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Minority youths are arrested and in the Washington state's court system more often than their white counterparts, a recent study commissioned by the state Supreme Court shows. But researchers said counties aren't keeping complete data on ethnicity, and the gap between minority and white youth is larger.
Between 2007 and 2011, black youths were nearly 250 percent more likely to be referred to juvenile court for prosecution than their white counterparts. Their ratio is followed by American Indian youths, who are 80 percent more likely to be deferred. Overall, minority youth are 22 percent more likely to be deferred.
To determine the ratio, researchers calculated the number of minority youth in a particular aspect of juvenile law and the overall population of each county.
In arrests, minority youths were nearly 85 percent more likely to be arrested than white youths statewide, the study found. But researchers said that number is likely much higher because counties count Latinos as white in their record keeping. Latino is an ethnicity, not a race.
Sarah Veele, one of the researchers from the Washington State Center for Court Research, said there isn't a federal or state requirement for local agencies to track ethnicity in their juvenile arrest data, so Latinos are put in the "white" category.
Researchers looked at eight categories, ranging from arrests to diversion program enrollments. Still, about 40 percent of all cases were missing data on whether the youth was Latino and 5 percent of cases had no indicator of race or ethnicity.
"Increasing the quality of data collected by courts is key to fully understanding how and where racial and ethnic inequality arises," Chief Justice Barbara Madsen said in a statement.
Once minority and white youths get to sentencing, the disparities begin to even out, Veele said, because judges usually follow sentencing guidelines.
Pierce County is one of the counties that has worked with private foundations working to find alternatives to detention. After examining their own data in 2003 and seeing disparities among black youths, the county began seeking remedies, including axing pricey one-on-one therapy programs that weren't yielding results.
Now, Pierce County provides in-person visits to remind youths of court dates and transportation to court hearings if needed.


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Good play twelve Summer Olympics are all officially under -- in London and we're getting our first look at the opening ceremonies which organizers have kept so secret.
The spectacle of all things British wrapped up moments ago here you see several Mary Poppins dropping in the stadium.
There also was a huge Baltimore.
Villain from the Harry Potter series.
Along with a giant baby and a lot of nurses were told that was to honor Britain's national health service.
The Olympic Torch arrived in style on a speedboat racing down the river -- You might notice soccer star David Beckham on board.
Noticeably absent from those marching with teen USA superstar swimmer Michael Phelps we're told he's resting up for his first race early tomorrow.
Understandable considering he is just three wins away from becoming the most decorated Olympian of all time.
Phelps already has fourteen gold medals and two bronze he made history in the 2008 Beijing Games grabbing gold in all eight of his races.
But the push to perform even greater this time because it's his last chance Phelps has long said he'll hang up his trunks after the London games.
He talked about that with reporters.
I have had a lot of moments where you know whether I don't know if I'll say -- choked out you know kind of be more emotional because these are the last.
In a competitive moments that I will have my career so it you know it is it's it's big.
One teammate has criticized Phelps as a slacker who gets by on raw talent.
Phelps seems to be taking it in stride tweeting his fans today quote last -- ever and signing off with now let's have some fun this week.
Here's Gallagher is live with the news -- -- analysts expect a repeat of his Beijing performance.
Well -- -- -- -- in the life of the Olympic athlete four years is an awfully long time not just because they're getting older but the up and coming competition is also a lot younger.
And there had been reports and critics have said that Michael Phelps simply is not training as hard this time.
As he did four years ago but Michael Phelps says we all know is an amazing athlete and I will tell you.
That he looked awfully good.
At the Olympic trials plus you -- know he's still the best ever here's Michael Phelps followed by an analyst -- I've prepare myself the best way that I think that we can and then on the stuff about a block them on Saturday and -- -- -- it.
I don't think that there's any way that he could be as dominant as he was in 2008.
But I do think that he's gonna get.
-- the medal count that's gonna make him the most decorated Olympian of all time they might not.
All -- goals but they'll be medals.
By the way you mentioned John -- Michael Phelps says sixteen gold medals I know you wanna know low risk so Latin Nina former Soviet gymnast is the all time leader with.
-- -- So he says he's going to retire anybody believe that.
Well the last time he stopped swimming you know he kind of made some bad decisions let his guard down a little bit he -- some -- we all know -- got caught smoking pot and partying a lot.
Even things that Michael Phelps says that he certainly was not proud but if he can win those three more medals at these Olympics.
Then suddenly Michael Phelps will become a one man money making machine -- When Michael Phelps is introduce first speechwriter corporate event or in any sort of sponsorship deal to say the most decorated Olympian of all time -- certainly the most decorated US Olympian of all time but just to have that title and that -- That's something that could be untold millions of dollars to him just from a branding standpoint.
But as we've learned money is not the biggest -- better for the greatest athletes from Michael Jackson or Michael Jordan to.
Mohammad Ali they love competition so a lot of swimming analysts believe that Michael Phelps will in fact at some point.
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dysfunctional [dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənəl] adj
1. (Medicine) Med (of an organ or part) not functioning normally
2. (especially of a family) characterized by a breakdown of normal or beneficial relationships between members of the group
European leaders launched the euro project in the last century as an experiment to see whether political hope could become economic reality. What they have done is create one of the most dysfunctional economic systems in history. And the distortions inherent in that system are now playing out in an increasingly dysfunctional social order. Today we look at some rather disturbing recent events and wonder about the actual costs of that experiment. What type of "therapy" will be needed to treat the dysfunctional family that Europe has become? And maybe I'll throw in a "fun" item to finish with, so let's get started.
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Michael Lewis has documented quite tellingly in Boomerang the dysfunctional country that is Greece – how citizens avoid taxes, how over 600 categories of workers can retire at the age of 50 with full pensions, and how fraud and corruption are endemic. Other stories have surfaced about how few doctors report more than 10,000 euros of income and how few professionals pay their property taxes.
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KEWANEE — Samuel N. Jackson, 78, of Kewanee passed away at 5:49 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2013, at his home.
He was born July 7, 1934, in Winchester, Ill., the son of Nicolas and Ethyl (Inskip) Jackson. He married Shirley (Stewart) VanDamme on Nov. 23, 1983, in Kewanee. She survives, as do children, Andy (Lori) Jackson, Randy (Kelli) Jackson, Jane Damn, Christy Jackson and fiancé Al Ehnle, Thomas (Dawn) VanDamme Jr. and Tammy (Stan) Johnson, all of Kewanee; his sisters, Hazel Fengle, Norma Dyer, Irma Calhoun and Charlotte Plasencia; his brothers, Gilbert, James and Nicholas Jackson; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters, Martha Jackson, Alice Click, Betty Dober and Cora Lene Lashbrook; five brothers, Carl, Edward, Franklin, Jerry and Rowland; and a daughter in infancy, Sandra Ann Jackson.
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Don Melton, former Engineering Director of Internet Technologies at Apple, returns for a special follow-up episode with Guy and Rene to discuss the newly announced Google Blink and Mozilla/Samsung Servo HTML rendering engines, and to tell us what us which new bear he's trying to get dancing.
H.265, the next generation video codec from the consortium that brought you the current Apple standard, H.264, has been approved by the International telecommunications Union (ITU). In a press release, the ITU said:
Google has recently announced that they're removing H.264 -- the video compression open standard used by everything from iPad and iPhone to YouTube and Netflix -- from their Chrome browser. Up until now Google has been the only company to support all the major video codecs, including H.264, OGG Theora, and their own, newly open-sourced WebM. Apple supports H.264, as does Microsoft, and Firefox supports only OGG Theora.
Why the sudden change? Some might say to hurt Apple, whose iOS and iTunes depend heavily on the technology and have shown no signs of slowing down even after Google decided to stop so much partnering and start much more competing with Apple directly in the mobile OS and media services space. Others might say it's simply to give Google a competitive advantage and push adoption of their own WebM format. Neither motives are mutually exclusive but again put the advancement of standards-based web technology on the back burner -- something Google once championed. (Hey, you know it's bad when Microsoft is chiding you over lack of standards support, okay?)
Skyfire is a browser on other mobile platforms that was at one point purely proxy-based like Opera Mini (where everything was pre-rendered on a server then pushed out to the device via compressed files) but is now an all-grown up WebKit engine where Flash content is still proxied (processed server side and sent out as iOS friendly video).
They're submitting it to the App Store -- we know because, also like Opera, they announced their intent to submit -- for iPhone and some concerned internet denizens are wondering whether or not it will get accepted, and what if anything it may mean about Apple's current stance on Flash.
Short answer: nothing.
Long answer: Skyfire for iPhone would use the built-in WebKit viewer any app could use, and would probably proxy Flash the same way Microsoft claimed they worked with Apple to serve Silverlight. That means you'll have a way to watch video, but probably not interact with punch-the-monkey adds. Win.
Why is it an apparent issue then? Because Skyfire posted about submitting it, because Apple conspiracy theorists love to conspire about theories concerning Apple, and because the App Store approval process remains utterly opaque and at times seemingly arbitrary.
Hopefully Skyfire gets approved and works well. My guess is it will get approved partly because it won't work well -- on-the-fly transcoding Flash to H.264 is a daunting task for developers (getting Flash to run native on Android is still hit and miss), and will be an exercise in patience and perseverance for users accustomed to things that just work.
We'll see.
H.264, the video codec Apple supports for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad playback, and for the HTML5 video tag in Safari, and now Microsoft is supporting it as well, which means its 66% share will likely go up. Add to that Steve Jobs think the competing, Firefox-supported license-free alternative, OGG Theora, will face patent infringement claims, and it's looking like we have a web video standards winner.
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Excited about this. Non-flash version of http://ted.com is now live for iphone. Videos, comments, ratings. Hurrah!
For those maintaining score at home, that YouTube and Vimeo, countless porn sites, and an experiment by CBS.com. Still waiting on Hulu...
The Other Mac Blog and MacRumors have discovered and confirmed that CBS.com is at least testing iPad-compatible playback ahead of Apple's magical new device launch on April 3.
This new version of the video does not yet work but appears to be based on HTML5. The css files reference HTML5 and have a number of "webkit" specific calls. Webkit is the browser engine used in the iPad's mobile safari. While the videos don't currently play, the "fullscreen mode" reportedly already works in the iPad simulator.
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Marvel Studios delivers the ultimate comic-book film, which ties together such characters as Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) for a big-screen franchise team-up like no other. Taking center stage this time is Nick Fury (played once again by the note-perfect Samuel L. Jackson), leader of the peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D. Fury, along with former Russian spy Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), recruits a super team to combat Thor's ever-deceptive brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) after he brainwashes ace archer Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) while stealing a cosmic cube from an underground base. Thus the heroes must learn to work together alongside outlaw scientist Bruce Banner (Ruffalo), who can track down the artifact's gamma signals when he's not hulking out into a giant green monster. Show runner Joss Whedon (Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly) adapted and helmed the script by Zak Penn. ~ Jeremy Wheeler, Rovi
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Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – "B. Amore: Naples – New York" on view from September 30 through December 4, 2011 in the Hofstra University Museum's David Filderman Gallery, will feature two site-specific installations and over 18 other mixed media works created for this original exhibition by the highly regarded American artist B. Amore. The works focus on the cultural and historic connections between Naples, Italy and New York, NY and examine the connections between people and the issues of assimilation, specifically those experiences linking Italy to America. B. Amore's work combines a variety of materials, found objects, historical data and writings.
"B. Amore weaves together, in her installations and wall mounted works, the ephemera, music, and other historic, cultural and artistic elements that bring to life, for the viewer, the Italian-American immigrant experience," said Hofstra University Museum Executive Director Beth E. Levinthal. "Her talents are quite evident in this unique and vibrant exhibition."
A fully illustrated four color catalogue with an essay by Hofstra University Professor of Comparative Literature and Languages Pellegrino D'Acierno accompanies the exhibit.
Public programming planned to accompany the exhibition includes Between Two Shores, a poetry reading featuring poems that touch upon the life and cultures of both Naples and New York, on October 15, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the David Filderman Gallery. The chosen poems will be read by B.Amore as well as invited guest poets of Italian-American descent including Louisa Calio, Pellegrino D'Acierno, Fred Gardaphe, George Guida, and Bob Viscusi. Bella Notte: A Beautiful Night of Italian Song, on November 12, 2011 at 8 p.m. in the Rochelle and Irwin Lowenfeld Conference and Exhibition Hall, will feature Hofstra University Department of Music faculty member Marilyn Lehman and other performers in selections of Neapolitan standards and favorite Italian arias. On Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 1 p.m., Looking at Art 101 will be offered in the David Filderman Gallery. This popular program led by Museum Education Director at the Hofstra University Museum Nancy Richner, will draw on the participants' life experiences and use works from B. Amore: Naples – New York to enhance personal capabilities to interpret and discuss works of art.
This exhibit coincides with a three-day conference Delirious Naples: For a Cultural, Intellectual and Urban History of the City of the Sun, sponsored by the Hofstra University Cultural Center and the Hofstra University Museum, on November 16 - 19, 2011. For more information on this conference please visit http://www.hofstra.edu/Community/culctr/ .
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A middle management sandwich
I want to share an observation with you. People ask me if new things get started from the top or from the bottom. Is it executives or developers who get things started? How was it with maemo and Nokia's open source work? The answer is that is started from both ends.
There are basically three kinds of people in a big corporation: company executives, middle managers, and then workers – in our context developers. Nokia is very fortunate because we have some really bright and innovative executives as well as many world class developers. So, even with our average middle management, we're ok!
So what's with the middle management then? There is this sandwich where the middle management (=cheese) is squeezed between the executives (=bread) and the developers (=bread). Picture this:
- A corporate executive has just red "The World is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman. He is spiritually and emotionally engaged. He believes that all labor goes to India and that open source is the answer to the software crisis. He just learned that some guys in communities will do the work for free, and that we just need to use free software to get things done. Just do it! Party on!
- A developer has just participated debconf. He has not taken a shower after the trip. He believes that if we just use free software everything will be great. If problems arise the community will fix them. He believes he can get his driver ready with product quality for tomorrow – and if not, somebody will fix it soon. Just get it out. No worries!
- Now the corporate executive, the developer and a middle manager meet in a room. After two minutes it seems that the developer and the executive connect – they talk the same language and they agree at all levels. So it seems. The executive leaves the room saying to the middle manager: I totally agree with your developer. He is so bright. Now you just go and get things done his way. What's stopping you?
In most cases the middle management does not have the luxury of being innovative or bright – they just need to get the products out. The middle management is under heavy workload, with unrealistic release schedules, managing primadonna engineers. These middle managers never initiate change or generate new ideas because they are too busy running arons. So the change never starts from the middle.
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In some usages, refers to any person who attacks Christianity, such as the Roman Emperor Nero. In others, refers to the Beast 666 mentioned in the Revelation of John, aka the Book of Revelation or the Apocalypse.
Also used to refer to any person regarded as being exceedingly evil.
a quick search on "antichrist" in the king james version of the Bible reveals some things (see below), which make it sound to me like antichrist is an (idea), not a (person).
1John 2:18 Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 1John 2:22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son. 1John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 2John 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.
it's interesting to note the number of churches that tell you that there's this big evil antichrist dude, and he's completely indistinguishable from the real Christ.
another interesting thing is to compare the description of the "antichrist" in revelation to the catholic church.
Anti-Christ, anyone who denies the Father and the Son; or who will not confess that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh, or who, leaving the Church, pretends to be the Christ (or Messiah), and thus becomes the rival and enemy of Jesus, the true Christ.
Entry from Everybody's Cyclopedia, 1912.
An"ti*christ (#), n. [L. Antichristus, Gr. ; against + .]
A denier or opponent of Christ. Specif.: A great antagonist, person or power, expected to precede Christ's second coming.
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Screenplay : David Klass
MPAA Rating : R
Year of Release : 1998
Stars : Peter McCabe (Michael Keaton), Frank Connor (Andy Garcia), Jeremiah Cassidy (Brian Cox), Samantha Hawkins (Marcia Gay Harden), Nate Oliver (Erik King), Matthew Connor (Joseph Cross)
Barbet Schroeder's "Desperate Measures" gets under your skin from the get-go, and not in a good way. In the opening sequence, two men are stealing into an FBI office to tap into the government's computer. The sequence is shot with dark shadows, moody music, and odd angles; on it's own terms, it's effective and suspenseful. Except for . . . the damn credits.
It is rare that I would ever complain about the opening credits getting on my nerves, but whoever designed this sequence for "Desperate Measures" needs to have his head examined. During the whole scene, actors' and production names are scrolling along parts of the building -- across floors, along windows, winding their way along walls and over corners. It's a neat graphics trick, but it's annoying and distracting, and it doesn't do much for getting you into the mood.
Which, in the end, doesn't really matter because it turns out that "Desperate Measures" is desperately in need of something. The movie is supposed to play as a combination action and psychological thriller, but all its thrills and chills are lifted from better movies and plopped into a contrived, implausible plot that shocks us only by insisting that we constantly accept situations and developments that are well beyond the phrase "suspension of disbelief."
One of the men in the opening sequence is Frank Connor (Andy Garcia). He is breaking into the FBI computer because he's looking for a bone marrow match for his son, Matthew (Joseph Cross), who has leukemia and is close to death. The computer shows that the only donor available is Peter McCabe (Michael Keaton), a tough and brilliant sociopath locked in a nine by nine foot cell for multiple murder and several escape attempts (hint, hint).
When Frank first meets with Peter, the tone is right out of "The Silence of the Lambs." Frank is warned about not letting Peter get into his head, which is lesson one in the Hannibal Lector School of Dealing with Psychopaths. Of course, that advice turns out to be unneeded because the whole "Silence of the Lambs" mood is quickly exchanged for action mode more worthy of "Die Hard" or "The Fugitive." Maybe screenwriter David Klass found it was much easier to write action sequences than psychological wordplay.
After McCabe agrees to the bone marrow transplant, he is taken to a hospital where he puts an elaborate and utterly ridiculous escape plan into motion. Of course, all the cops want to shoot him dead, but Frank can't let that happen because if McCabe dies, so does Matthew. You see, his bone marrow will be useless if he is dead, so Frank is caught in a three-prong web: he has to single-handedly capture McCabe alive while keeping the cops from killing both of them while also keeping McCabe from hurting anyone else.
Although "Desperate Measures" was nicely shot by cinematographer Luciano Tavoli, and it has a few intriguing set-pieces, almost every sequence stretches the limits of disbelief, which creates a jarring effect that keeps us from getting truly involved in the action. Every time you question something in a movie, that all-important spell has been broken. The spell can only be broken so many times before all hope is lost. In "Desperate Measures," it doesn't take long at all.
For example, when McCabe first escapes off the operating table, he is shot in the leg and has at least a dozen cops combing the corridors for him. Yet, despite leaving a trail of blood behind him, he has enough time to force a laser surgeon to cut his leg shackles, and then steal into the ER and sew up his own leg so he can spend the rest of the film running on it full speed. C'mon. I won't even go into the ludicrous highway chase that serves as the grand climax.
Schroeder has tested the limits of genre films before with "Single White Female," and there he managed to raise the level of the slasher pic with a keen sense of black humor and strong performances from his leads. In "Desperate Measures," the humor is too suppressed and the performances don't stand out like they need to. Keaton's sociopath offers nothing new to the genre; he plays like a hybrid of Hannibal Lector and a muted version of Harry Connick Jr's. redneck serial killer in "Copycat." Keaton is never truly creepy or threatening. Garcia is mostly relegated to the background because he has no emotional vibrancy, and Marcia Gay Harden has little to do as Matthew's doctor.
"Desperate Measures" is finally upended not so much from bad plotting, but because of Frank's character. In his mad rush to save Matthew his contempt for any other human life other than his son's withers away all our sympathy for both his character and his plight. This is ultimately destructive because the plight to save his son's life is the only real drive the movie has, and once that is drained of gas, there's little left but a lot of empty sound and fury.
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Amid fierce fighting, Syrian TV on Thursday showed video of President Bashar al-Assad, the first images broadcast of him since a deadly attack on top officials a day earlier.
The development came as rebels fought government forces in Damascus and its suburbs and made significant attacks on strategic border points, officials said.
Half a world away at U.N. headquarters in New York, Russia and China vetoed a new Security Council resolution aimed at halting the violence, prompting fierce criticism from the United States.
The video, showing al-Assad with newly named Defense Minister Gen. Fahd Jassem al-Freij, came amid growing speculation about al-Assad's whereabouts. Some reports suggested he might have left the capital.
There was nothing in the video to indicate immediately when it was taken, but Syrian TV reported that al-Freij had taken his oath in front of al-Assad.
Although al-Assad has not often appeared on television or in public events during the near 17-month crisis gripping his country, it is unusual for a leader not to address a nation in the wake of a major bombing, and as violence rages in the capital.
Wednesday's blast at a government building in Damascus killed three top officials, one of whom also was the president's brother-in-law.
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Rebel fighters fought Thursday for control of the country's borders with Turkey and Iraq, with success reported in the latter.
Two main crossing points, Albo Kamal and Al-Waleed, and seven additional security posts were in the hands of the rebels, a senior Iraqi Army official in Anbar province told CNN.
Iraqi security forces have increased their military and security presence at the border in Anbar as a precautionary measure, the official said.
The Free Syrian Army and other rebels were no longer in control of a compound they had seized at the Turkish border.
Forces attacked three to four border crossings, according to Col. Malek al-Kurdi, deputy head of the rebel Free Syrian Army.
"There was a battle at the border crossing, Bab al-Hawa, and government forces withdrew from the new gate to an older gate, al-Kurdi said.
Outnumbered rebels eventually were forced to withdraw from both gates, al-Kurdi said.
Videos posted to YouTube from inside a border station at the new gate showed a rebel tearing up a poster of al-Assad, while another rebel smashed portraits of the president and his father, Hafez al-Assad, who led the country until 2000.
Numerous world leaders slammed al-Assad's regime Thursday and condemned Russia and China for vetoing the Security Council resolution.
Russia, China veto sanctions on Syria
Western countries were pushing for a resolution that threatened new sanctions if government forces don't stop attacks against civilians. The resolution also called for renewing the 300-member U.N. observer mission for 45 days after it was suspended because of violence.
Russia and China, which have major trade deals with Syria, have said they want more balanced resolutions that call on all sides to halt the violence. Russia said Thursday's vote should never have taken place.
Russia had "very clearly and consistently explained" that it would not accept a resolution that "would open the path for pressure of sanctions and further to extend military involvement in Syrian domestic affairs," said Vitaly Churkin, Russia's ambassador to the United Nations.
Western diplomats "could have done something, anything, to promote dialogue" rather than "fan the flames of extremists," Churkin said. He described the draft resolution as "biased," saying it threatened sanctions exclusively at the Syrian government.
Susan Rice, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, told CNN's "The Situation Room" that the United States will push other approaches to the conflict, including through the Friends of Syria Group.
"What Russia and China did today by vetoing a third resolution was really to slam the door, at least in the short term, on any effective action out of the U.N. Security Council," she said.
She called the two countries "isolated outliers" on the issue.


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Love Label Leopard Print Midi Bodycon Dress
This bodycon midi dress by Love Label is a roaring take on the animal print trend that we've fallen head over heels for this season.
This wildly glamorous dress will add plenty of animal instinct to your wardrobe – flirt with your feline side as you wow in this midi piece. Slip this jersey number on, hold your head high and throw on a smile as the bodycon shape shows off just how flawless you really are. Full-length sleeves mean you can embrace your inner stylist and play around with layering options.
Wear this dress with studded heels, stacks of bangles and your fiercest statement necklace. Slick on some long lasting lipstick – you'll be too busy being adored to re-apply.
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- Bodycon midi dress by Love Label
- All over leopard print pattern
- Full-length sleeves
- Wide scoop neckline
Love Label Knitted Long Sleeve Bodycon Dress
This season we're rocking Baroque and this figure-flattering bodycon dress with romantic detail by Love Label was simply designed for parties this season.
This stunning knitted mini dress features long sleeves and a wide, soft scoop neck. The black baroque motif is so hot right now and looks gorgeous on a background of shimmering silver grey thread. The bodycon fit makes this piece one of the most perfect party dresses of the season!
Simply slip this bodycon dress on over a pair of thick black opaque tights and team with high heels for legs that go on forever. For more casual occasions it'll look good with black leggings and knee high boots.
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- Bodycon dress by Love Label
- Knitted mini-dress
- Silver grey with baroque detail
Love Label Embroidered Shirt Dress
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4 reviewsLove Label Shirt Dress
With pretty embroidered hearts to the fabric this Love Label shirt dress is a beautifully detailed piece that's packed with playful personality and colour.
This shirt dress has longer sleeves, making it the ideal transitional piece. The keyhole cut-out to the back is a gorgeous finish and we love the cut for instant flattery. The contrast of coloured embroidery on black is eye-catching for an outfit that pops.
Wear with court shoes for evening or ankle boots for an ultra stylish day look.
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- Shirt dress by Love Label
- Embroidered hearts to fabric
- Three-quarter length sleeves
- Keyhole cut-out to the back
- Lined to the inside
- Length: 34 inches
Love Label Short Sleeve Printed Tea Dress
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A day dress is an essential for your off-duty wardrobe. This printed tea dress by Love Label is packed with cute colours to brighten up your look.
With its candy colours this dress is fun, flirty and will satisfy your fashion sweet tooth. An elasticised waistband nips you in to show off your gorgeous shape, while short sleeves keep your look super stylish.
Match your accessories to this dress by wearing with pink flats, multi-coloured bangles and sweetie coloured nails!
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- Tea dress by Love Label
- All over print
- Short sleeves
- Elasticised waist
Love Label Open Shoulder Skater Dress
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This skater dress by Love Label is an easy pick when it's instant style you're after. In purple or grey marl this dress is a versatile piece that can be glammed up or pared down.
To the shoulders, cut-out detail gives this dress a unique finish. Pleats to the skirt give it a gentle flare while three-quarter length sleeves make it a great transitional piece as we head for cooler days.
Wear this skater dress with tights, shoe boots and a light cardigan. Pair with your favourite flats for a pared down day style.
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- Skater dress by Love Label
- Cut-out detail to the shoulders
- Three-quarter length sleeves
- Length: 34 inch
Love Label Spot Print Shirt Dress
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5 reviewsLove Label Printed Shirt Dress
With a retro inspired design this shirt dress by Love Label turns back the style clock this season.
This long sleeved dress is the perfect transitional piece as we head into autumn. The flared skirt gives you a gorgeous silhouette and we love the spotted detail for a playful retro finish. This dress has contrast sleeves and a contrast collar and placket for an eye-catching outfit.
Wear with patent court shoes or lace-up shoe boots. Add a tailored blazer for a collegiate finish.
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- Printed shirt dress by Love Label
- Long sleeves; contrast placket and collar
- Flared skirt; stripe and spot detail to fabric
- Length: 34 inches
Length: 33 inch.
Colour: Multi. 50% cotton, 50% acrylic.. Machine washable.Love Label Open Bead Sleeve Knit Dress
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0 reviewLove Label Knitted Dress
With a pull-on style, this knitted dress is a go-to piece when it's chic simplicity you're after.
This Love Label dress is a striking pick for evening and can be glammed up or pared down with a wave of the fashion wand. The bodycon fit gives you plenty of confidence for a dinner date or the dance floor. The bead detail to the cut-out gives this dress a truly unique style.
Wear this bodycon knitted dress with sheer tights and ankle boots. Add a beaded bag to set off the sleeve detail.
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- Knitted dress by Love Label
- Cut-out detail to the sleeves
- Round neckline; bead detail
Love Label Printed Shirt Dress
With a zig-zag print this shirt dress by Love Label inspires a retro revival. Contrast colours make this a striking piece that's packed with personality.
This shirt dress has a tailored feel and the long cuffed sleeves lend an elegant feel to this essential piece. The collar adds structure and pleats to the skirt guide the fabric to a perfect fit. All-over spots are a subtle and stylish finish.
Wear this t-shirt dress with lace-up ankle boots. Add a tote bag for a unique day style.
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- Printed shirt dress by Love Label
- Long sleeves with cuffed finish
- Collar; pleat detail to the skirt
- Length: 34 inches
Love Label Illusion Bodycon Knitted Dress
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0 reviewLove Label Long Sleeve Knitted Bodycon Dress
We're smitten with this bodycon dress by Love Label – a retro piece of knitwear that contrasts vivid colours and prints for an attention-grabbing clash
Bodycon is here to stay and this chic little number will show you how to work it this winter. The prints create an illusion and the centre panel gives you a super streamlined style. Long sleeves make your transition from autumn to winter sleek and effortless.
Team with calf high boots and a slouchy shoulder bag for a casual daytime outfit. With tights and suede shoe boots you'll transform your look into an after dark delight.
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- Bodycon dress by Love Label
- Knitted with an illusion style
- Long sleeves with contrast cuffs
- Contrast prints to centre and sides
- Easy pull on style
- Length: 33 inches
Love Label Three-quarter Sleeve Fit and Flare Dress with Animal Print
In warm, earthy tones this fit and flare dress by Love Label shows you how to work animal print into your autumn look.
Fit and flare is the hottest way to show off and flatter your figure this season. The leopard print works colour and cat couture into your style. The skirt is fitted at the top and gently flares for a gorgeous silhouette. Three-quarter sleeves make the transition to autumn easy and super stylish.
Grab your best leather clutch bag and slip into your tallest platform heels for a fierce party look. Belts are a fashion fave this season and a cute patent belt will cinch your waist even more for a flirty feminine finish.
Please note the belt is not included.
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- Fit and flare dress by Love Label
- Contrast colour leopard print
- Three-quarter sleeves
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Chimp's NFL Week 6 Pick Em
Week 5 was a whole lot of more of the same, I got a little too cute with a few picks and ended up going 7-6 with my picks. I was perfect on my Upset Specials and Locks of the week though, so for the season we're at 39-35, 3-2 on locks of the week and 2-3 on upset specials. Really, I am the most mediocre prognosticator there is, but it appears in the long term, you should finish enough over .500 to maybe break even…which is not good enough my friends. You deserve more. This week, we're shooting for near perfection. Its been a long work week (hence why this place has been a ghost town this week), so my writeups will be quick, but here are the picks. As always, all lines are from TheGreek. Hot cheerleader is Tiffany Jimenez from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Scroll to the bottom if you want to skip to the Upset Special and the Lock of the Week.*
KANSAS CITY +6.5 at Washington
Washington is playing with just 2 actual offensive linemen, the other 3 are just getting a headstart for halloween. I dont care how stout their D can be, Chiefs are, more than likely, winning this one straight up. If the Redskins do pull it out, it certainly wont be by a touchdown. Feel safe with this one.
Houston at Cincinnati OVER 46
All the Bengals do is play in close games, why should this one be any different against the occasionally high flying Texans' offense. I thought about taking Texans +5 because of that, but I also expect this game to be a shootout. Each team scoring in bunches. Just play it safe and take the over.
Cleveland at PITTSBURGH -14
I'm not sure if the Browns will gain over 100 yards here. Only way the Steelers don't win by more than 2 scores is if their horrible 4th quarter prevent D blows another huge lead. Lets hope they've figured that 4th quarter out. You'd think a team that won the Super Bowl the year before would have an inclination as to how to finish out a game strong. Its like they only really know how to come from behind, not play with a lead. Nevertheless, the Browns suck. Stillers dominate this one.
Baltimore at MINNESOTA -3
The Ravens defense is good but their offense is in the starring role this season. Unfortunately for them, the Vikings have a defense that can bottle up their newly dynamic offense and savvy/gritty/gutty/grizzled/tough/wise/veteran QB BRETTFAVRE will yet again perform well enough to solve any blitz thrown at him. Percy Harvin scores here too I think…just a random Peter King like guess there. You like that, I know it.
St. Louis at JACKSONVILLE -9.5
Sure the Jags got shut out last week, but the Rams have been shut out twice this year! Its scary laying this many points on the Jags, but I just have that little faith in the Rams ability to get in the end zone…that and I have a huge man crush on MJD.
Carolina at TAMPA BAY +3
This one is a pure gut feeling play here. I just think that Tampa's running game and their super mobile QB will present a lot of problems for Carolina. Also, after 2 tough road games, this could be the Bucs' last chance at a win in a while in a home game against a mentally beaten down team. I think the upset happens and Tampa wins its 1st game of the year.
Detroit at GREEN BAY -13.5
It is looking more and more like Calvin Johnson won't be playing on Sunday. This news is horrible for my fantasy team, but excellent for my wallet. Take the Packers here and rest easy knowing your money is about to double up.
ARIZONA +3 at Seattle
Its tough to play in Seattle for sure, but Arizona does it twice a year and know what they are getting into. Well, that and the Seahawks really aren't a good team despite what they did last week to Jacksonville. Kurt Warner flies high this game Arizona will win straight up, if the moneyline was better i would be all over that.
Bills at Jets UNDER 37.5
If you don't live on the east coast, you might not know this but…it is friggin wet. REAL WET right now. This deluge wont stop for days, its Friday morning when i'm writing this and it wont stop raining until sometime next week. It will be raining on Sunday and with the Jets starting a rookie QB from Southern California and the Bills just being one of the worst teams in football playing one of the best defenses in the league…I am thinking all of this will keep the score loooooow.
Tennessee at NEW ENGLAND -9
The Patriots are going to flex their muscles here and show that they can, at times, play like the dominating team they used to be. The Titans will just stand idly by watching as it happens to them. No shocker here when the Pats win.
Chicago at ATLANTA -3.5
After last weekend's offensive explosion, how do you not roll the dice and pick the Falcons here? You have to like what Ryan and White are doing in the air and Turner seems to be gaining his footing this season as a RB. Their D is also playing some decent football. I think the Bears hit a wall in Atlanta.
Denver at SAN DIEGO -3.5
The Chargers are coming off a bye week having rested and licked their wounds and they are going to come out, at home, on Monday night and put an end to the amazing win streak the Broncos are on right now. Believe in NORV! Chargers will win!
NEW YORK GIANTS +3 at New Orleans
In my mind, the Giants are the most complete team in the NFC and possibly the NFL, unless they prove me otherwise by getting their asses handed to them, I think they should be favored in every game this year. So, in light of that, any time they are underdogs I am taking them…even though New Orleans is at home and coming off a bye week. 2 things that mean that I will probably soon be parted with my money…but i'm still liking the Giants here.
PHILADELPHIA -14 at Oakland
I think there is some rule to NFL sports betting that if the home team is a 14 point underdog, you really just have to take them…but screw that rule. This year in the NFL has been no stranger to some crazy blowouts. The difference between the the haves and the have nots is HUGE this season. Take the Eagles, they cover this huge line easy. And if you're ever up in Philly, hit up Monk's Belgian Cafe…seriously the best mussels and fries in the city and a great selection of Belgian beers.
*Deuce of Davenport is only doing this column for entertainment purposes only, you'd be a fool to actually follow any of this advice and/or these picks. We accept no responsibility for anyone actually gambling with these picks.


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Introduction During his 27 years in prison, Nelson Mandela became a symbol of resistance to racial oppression and injustice. He emerged to become the leader of post-apartheid South Africa. In this activity you will read about his life, his writings, and the views of biographers, colleagues, and friends.
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Intergroup Dialogue, a component of the Taylor Leadership Institute (TLI), is a program at UNF that brings together individuals from two or more social identity groups in a facilitated co-learning environment. The program is designed to help students, faculty and staff build the skills and knowledge needed to take part in and to lead multicultural group interactions.
There are currently two opportunities for Intergroup Dialogue involvement at UNF:
Students – The Intergroup Dialogue course is open to all undergraduate students for elective credit. This course also satisfies selected requirements for the Minor in Community Leadership.
Faculty and Staff – Workshops and professional development opportunities are periodically offered for UNF employees.
The Intergroup Dialogue Committee includes representatives from the Taylor Leadership Institute, Disability Resource Center, Intercultural Center for PEACE, Interfaith Center, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Resource Center, Women's Center and the University Conduct Office.
Current Intergroup Dialogue Committee members include:
In Spring 2013, Intergroup Dialogue, a three-credit course, is being offered to all undergraduate students (LDR 3240).
Intergroup Dialogue Among Diverse Populations
LDR 3240 – Wednesday 1:40-4:20 – CRN 12333
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What is Intergroup Dialogue?
Intergroup Dialogue is a process through which students of different social identities learn to hear and respect each others' positions, first, by coming to understand how the various labels people assign to one another affect their own and others' lives, and then, by discussing the commonalities, differences and conflicts between groups.
How does it work?
The three-credit course, LDR 3240 Intergroup Dialogue Among Diverse Populations, is designed to provide foundational skills and knowledge needed to participate in and lead multicultural group interactions. The topics of this course include social identity development; prejudice and stereotyping and their effects on groups; difference and dominance and the nature of social oppression; and basic group facilitation skills and their applications in multicultural settings. Topical areas are explored through readings, videos, facilitated in-class dialogues, activities, simulations, role-plays, and reflective journal and writing assignments.
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The course satisfies an Elective requirement for the Minor in Community Leadership. The course is open to ALL undergraduate students for elective credit.
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Campfires fizzle at Sage Hen County urges Forest Service to reopen once popular campsite
For decades, families and tourists camped at Sage Hen, a San Juan National Forest campground that is one of a few areas suitable for camping on the shores of McPhee Reservoir.
But beginning in the 1990s, the area a few miles west of Dolores became overrun with partiers, many underage, leaving piles of garbage, firing up huge bonfires, and driving recklessly off-road.
The mess triggered a camping closure in 2007, and an earlier ban on off-road motorized use. Sage Hen is now regulated as picnic, day-use area only from dawn to dusk.
Six years later, Montezuma County is urging forest service officials to reconsider opening Sage Hen to overnight camping.
"McPhee has very little shoreline, and Sage Hen is one of the few places people could pull their boats up to and camp," said Commissioner Steve Chappell.
The recent Boggy Draw Travel Management Plan continues the nighttime closure, but the plan could be amended.
"The area was very popular among locals. The impression when it was closed was that it would be revisited, but there has been no target date to re-engage with a plan to allow camping there again," said James Dietrich, community-service director for the county.
District Forest Ranger Derek Padilla told the county that there was never an intent to re-open the campground. Efforts to control destructive activity at the site failed before it was shut down. Padilla said the county's request would be considered, but he could not promise any immediate action.
"It could be something to look at in the future, but it is not going to happen right away. It is a little ways out at this point," he said.
The county pressed for working out a solution.
"Economically, Sage Hen is a piece of the action at McPhee Reservoir," Dietrich said. "People want a place to pull up their boats and camp, and that area is good for that because it has a more solid lake bottom."
People from Farmington would drive to McPhee to escape the heat, park their vehicles at Sage Hen and then bring the boat around.
"A lot of local families used to camp there, stay the weekend and go boating and fishing," added commissioner Larry Don Suckla.
"It is easier to control campers than all the hunters. I would like to see the issue revisited to see if there is a way to get camping there again for the public," he said.
Chappell suggested using the Montezuma County Sheriff to increase patrols in the campground to keep order and quell over-the-top rowdiness.
"The sheriff can go out and control under-age drinking," he said.
Ranger Padilla stated that the area would remain closed to off-road motorized travel. But he said allowing boat access for camping "could be a possibility."
"We would need to see what level of review that would require."
One issue is the numerous archeology sites in that area. Additional studies would be required, Padilla said, to identify sites and steer public access away from them. A comprehensive shoreline survey would also be needed to determine ideal docking areas for boats.
"As a county, we are investing in a breakwater at the McPhee boat dock, so we have some skin in the game," Chappell said. "Recreation has dried up on the lake and we want to work with the Forest Service to get it back."
These days the area appears to have recovered to a degree from overuse. Rabbits, deer, coyotes and an occasional bald eagle enjoy the after-hours peace and quiet and amazing sunsets at Sage Hen.
Lloyd Powers used to frequent Sage Hen for family camping trips. He remembers it as a fun community gathering spot.
"All the RVs would pull in and camp for the night, enjoy the evening. It was not all rowdy youth. Why close it off? It's public land close to local towns. It was a favorite spot, and people miss it. A lot of us can't understand why it has not been re-opened for camping."
To access the Sage Hen area from Dolores, drive south on Highway 145 and west on Highway 184 for about 7 miles to County Road 25. Turn north into the McPhee Recreation Area complex, drive over the Dove Creek canal and take a right on Road X.