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Tomorrow Mitt Romney will deliver a "major foreign policy address" at VMI. His speech is titled "The Mantle of Leadership." Today his campaign distributed the following excerpts from the speech, embargoed until midnight. I will reproduce the excerpts in their entirety, and then comment on them:
Of all the leaders who have called Lexington, Virginia their home, none is more distinguished than George Marshall—the Chief of Staff of the Army who became Secretary of State and Secretary of Defense, who helped to vanquish fascism and then plan Europe's rescue from despair. His commitment to peace was born of his direct knowledge of the awful costs and consequences of war.
General Marshall once said, "The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it." Those words were true in his time—and they still echo in ours.
The attacks on America last month should not be seen as random acts. They are expressions of a larger struggle that is playing out across the broader Middle East—a region that is now in the midst of the most profound upheaval in a century. And the fault lines of this struggle can be seen clearly in Benghazi itself.
The attack on our Consulate in Benghazi on September 11th, 2012 was likely the work of the same forces that attacked our homeland on September 11th, 2001. This latest assault cannot be blamed on a reprehensible video insulting Islam, despite the Administration's attempts to convince us of that for so long. No, as the Administration has finally conceded, these attacks were the deliberate work of terrorists who use violence to impose their dark ideology on others, especially women and girls; who are fighting to control much of the Middle East today; and who seek to wage perpetual war on the West.
I know the President hopes for a safer, freer, and a more prosperous Middle East allied with the United States. I share this hope. But hope is not a strategy. We cannot support our friends and defeat our enemies in the Middle East when our words are not backed up by deeds, when our defense spending is being arbitrarily and deeply cut, when we have no trade agenda to speak of, and the perception of our strategy is not one of partnership, but of passivity. …
… It is time to change course in the Middle East. …
I will put the leaders of Iran on notice that the United States and our friends and allies will prevent them from acquiring nuclear weapons capability. I will not hesitate to impose new sanctions on Iran, and will tighten the sanctions we currently have. I will restore the permanent presence of aircraft carrier task forces in both the Eastern Mediterranean and the Gulf the region—and work with Israel to increase our military assistance and coordination. For the sake of peace, we must make clear to Iran through actions—not just words—that their nuclear pursuit will not be tolerated. …
… I will champion free trade and restore it as a critical element of our strategy, both in the Middle East and across the world. The President has not signed one new free trade agreement in the past four years. I will reverse that failure. I will work with nations around the world that are committed to the principles of free enterprise, expanding existing relationships and establishing new ones.
I will support friends across the Middle East who share our values, but need help defending them and their sovereignty against our common enemies.
In Libya, I will support the Libyan people's efforts to forge a lasting government that represents all of them, and I will vigorously pursue the terrorists who attacked our consulate in Benghazi and killed Americans.
In Egypt, I will use our influence—including clear conditions on our aid—to urge the new government to represent all Egyptians, to build democratic institutions, and to maintain its peace treaty with Israel. And we must persuade our friends and allies to place similar stipulations on their aid.
In Syria, I will work with our partners to identify and organize those members of the opposition who share our values and ensure they obtain the arms they need to defeat Assad's tanks, helicopters, and fighter jets. Iran is sending arms to Assad because they know his downfall would be a strategic defeat for them. We should be working no less vigorously with our international partners to support the many Syrians who would deliver that defeat to Iran—rather than sitting on the sidelines. It is essential that we develop influence with those forces in Syria that will one day lead a country that sits at the heart of the Middle East.
And in Afghanistan, I will pursue a real and successful transition to Afghan security forces by the end of 2014. President Obama would have you believe that anyone who disagrees with his decisions in Afghanistan is arguing for endless war. But the route to more war – and to potential attacks here at home – is a politically timed retreat that abandons the Afghan people to the same extremists who ravaged their country and used it to launch the attacks of 9/11. I will evaluate conditions on the ground and weigh the best advice of our military commanders. And I will affirm that my duty is not to my political prospects, but to the security of the nation.
Finally, I will recommit America to the goal of a democratic, prosperous Palestinian state living side by side in peace and security with the Jewish state of Israel. On this vital issue, the President has failed, and what should be a negotiation process has devolved into a series of heated disputes at the United Nations. In this old conflict, as in every challenge we face in the Middle East, only a new President will bring the chance to begin anew.
Now, there is little if anything to quarrel with in that speech. By the same token, the casual voter will not see anything in it to sway his or her vote. Its best line–"Hope is not a strategy"–is borrowed, and these excerpts do not clearly differentiate Romney's foreign policy from Obama's.
It is odd that foreign policy has been deemed one of Barack Obama's strengths–maybe his principal one!–in his re-election campaign. Surely that was not something that Obama himself intended. But American voters have low standards when it comes to foreign affairs. They don't want any new wars, but they also don't want the U.S. to be humiliated. Those are relatively easy standards to satisfy, and for the most part, Obama has done so.
Still, below the surface some things are obvious. Most voters want the U.S. to be a strong and preferably dominant power. Barack Obama, on the other hand, grew up marinating in the leftist belief that America is too powerful, and needs to be taken down a peg. Those who actually care about American influence in the world will, for the foreseeable future, favor the Republican candidate.
Then there is the matter of Israel and its enemies. The vast majority of American voters are far more supportive of Israel than is President Obama. There isn't much that Mitt Romney can do to emphasize this divide other than to pledge his own commitment to the alliance with Israel, which he has done repeatedly.
The biggest danger to Obama in foreign policy is the current debacle in Egypt and Libya. The administration has tried to cover up what really happened in Libya, with mixed success. Voters who rely on the New York Times, the Associated Press, etc., may not know what happened there, but most people have more sophisticated sources of information and are generally aware of what a disaster recent events have been for America.
Almost in the form of samizdata, information circulates that confirms the general impression that the Democrats are weak when it comes to foreign policy, while Republicans are advocates of American power. There probably isn't much that Mitt Romney can do to reinforce that perception, other than to make the kinds of statements that, as the above excerpts indicate, he will articulate tomorrow at VMI. On the surface, they don't differ much with Obama's expressed views. But for once, conservatives really are talking in code–code which signals Romney's determination to defend and extend American power around the world. If voters get that message, foreign policy will be a plus for Romney when voters go to the polls next month.
UPDATE: This Heritage Foundation video makes the case for Obama administration duplicity with regard to the Libya disaster more effectively than Romney probably can:


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Easy Stir-Fried Beef With Mushrooms and Butter
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It may not be traditional in the strictest sense of the word, but the combination of soy sauce and butter is quickly becoming a favorite both in Asia and here at home. Koreans like to add a pat of butter to their Shin ramyun, while the Japanese serve ramen with sweet corn and butter. Even McDonald's in Japan has a soy-butter powder for their french fries. Want something a little more familiar? Check out this Grilled Corn with Garlic and Ginger and Soy-Butter.
One of my favorite ways to combine them? In a stir-fry, like this simple one with marinated flank steak, stir-fried with mushrooms.
To start, you'll want to thinly slice some flank or skirt steak against the grain, which will maximize its tenderness down the line (check out this video for a closer look at how to cut meat for stir-fries).
Next, it goes into a simple marinade of salt, sugar, pepper, Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oil, and cornstarch. The salt and soy sauce serve to bring out flavor in the meat and keep it moist by breaking down muscle proteins. Sugar aids in quicker browning in the wok, while oil and cornstarch insulate the meat, preventing it from toughening up as it cooks. Finally, wine and black pepper add flavor.
A brief 30 minute marinade is all it takes for the marinade to work its magic.
Rather than overwhelm the dish with fresh ginger flavor, I like to use a milder approach: sizzling a chunk of fresh ginger in a little bit of oil before removing and discarding it. This allows its flavor to infuse the oil and coat each piece of meat as it cooks.
Next, the beef goes in. It's important to get your wok smoking hot before adding the beef so that it has a chance to sear and take on color instead of steaming and losing moisture. Cook it in a single layer until it browns, then stir-fry until it's about half-way cooked.
Remove the beef to a bowl and set it aside. We'll finish cooking it in the sauce later.
You need to remove the beef, because once the mushrooms go in (a mix of oyster and cremini is what I've got here), they'll start to steam away. If you leave the meat in the whole time, it'll overcook by the time the mushrooms are done.
Check out how much moisture they release! The key is to keep cooking them until all that moisture evaporates (this can take five to ten minutes)
Then they can finally start to brown.
To finish off the dish, stir in the butter, some soy sauce, and some minced garlic. The butter and soy sauce should emulsify into a nice creamy sauce. Add the beef back in, toss to coat, and you're ready to serve.
The beef and mushrooms come out tender, rich, and packed with flavor.
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Thursday, April 03, 2014
the Heritage Foundation hosted a forum entitled, "Evaluating Feminism, Its Failures, and Its Future." and conservative, female speakers took the chance to stick their collective thumbs in the eye of feminism. At the conference the conservative columnist Mona Charen chided, "Millions of women have taken feminist advice, and it has led to unparalleled misery."
Did she really say that?
Oh, yes she did!
I feel a little like De Niro, "Are you talkin to me?" Rather presumptuous to speak so boldly for millions of women, no?
Take that you feminist…
The assault on feminism was on full view and the barbs flew with sharpened tips aimed directly at the efforts of girls to move forward. No secret here, I am a "Lean In", "Ban Bossy" kind of gal.
The likes of Sheryl Sandberg, Arianna Huffington, Mika Brzezinski and Maria Shriver are some of the women who make the authoritative case for the empowerment of girls and women. Setting the example of how to pay it forward by mentoring and assisting girls and even women who have been carelessly passed over in life. It was made clear that for many of the conservative women at the Heritage forum, gender is irrelevant on many levels.
Conservative Columnist Mona Charen stated, "It doesn't interest me whether a person who happens to share my chromosomes sits in the Oval Office. It doesn't interest me how many women members of the Senate there are."
And while that may be fine for her, it is not fine for me, as the policies which impact women are drafted and carried out in both institutions. And, more and more women are a big part of the results at the ballot box, so perhaps that is what has the "Heritage gals" all in a lather. The topics of date rape, marriage and real family values rolled right off the tongues of the panelists.
You would think that after the comments of Representative Todd Akin and Richard Mourdock revolving around rape the conservatives particularly conservative women would stay out of that fray. But, at the Heritage Forum, Mona Charen jumped in with both feet, putting forth criticism of college campus behavior, when she stated in part, "where hooking up is considered normal and date rape is difficult to prevent." Mona FYI, I am pretty sure date rape is still the fault of the rapist. But, I guess that is why according the the Heritage gals, you simply must be married, you know the good old fashioned nuptials, It's a cure all.
Hitch yourself to success
I found so much of the commentary coming from the forum stunning. Unfortunately, at the heart of these positions is politics. President Obama carried unmarried women in the last election by 36 percentage points. So logically, if more chicks tie the knot, they may move toward the right. Right? Mollie Hemingway, senior editor at The Federalist and Heritage panelist said in part, "Marriage has enabled elites to have a lot of money and stability. We should show concern in extending marriage to everybody so that everybody can benefit. Everybody go out right now, if you're not married, go get married and that will solve all these problems." So girls throw away the books, grab your high heels and go snag yourself a hubby. Just think you can mix the martinis, whip up a Chateaubriand and greet your mad man at the door. Problems solved!
If this is the position of conservative women, I feel as if I just stepped into the Wayback Machine with Mr. Peabody and Sherman as Peabody barks, "Sherman set the Wayback Machine for 1959. "You know it was a time when men were men and women were home, (barefoot and pregnant). "Peabody where are you taking us?" I query. "211 Pine Street, Mayfield, Ohio." He replies "Oh no will Eddie Haskell be there? Please Peabody take us forward to 714 Delaware Street, I know Roseanne can help!"
The time to go back is done, we must move forward empowering our girls and celebrating our victories. Make no mistake along the road I have encountered women who lay land mines, set up fellow females and are just plain jerks, luckily the older I get the less they exist. Feminism is doing something right. For me a favorite Sandberg quote is still:
"There's a special place in hell for women who don't help other women." - Sheryl Sandberg, Lean In
Carol Costa is a public relations and community outreach specialist; she has experience in both the public and private sectors. She is the Chairwoman of the Scituate Democratic Town Committee and has extensive community affairs and public relations experience. She previously served in the Rhode Island Judiciary for nearly 17 years. Carol also enjoyed a successful development stint at the Diocese of Providence as Associate Director for Catholic Education and is currently the Executive Director of the Warren Housing Authority. Her work has been published in several local outlets including GoLocal, Valley Breeze, The Rhode Island Catholic, and Currents Magazine.
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Carolyn Rafaelian
The founder and Creative Director of Alex and Ani, Rafaelian started the company in 2004 to produce jewelry to "adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit."
Prior to founding Alex and Ani, Rafaelian produced designs for and co-owned Cinerama, her father's jewelry manufacturing company. Now, in addition to Alex and Ani, Rafaelian owns Carolyn's Sakonnet Vineyard, and the café franchise Teas and Javas. Rafaelian received the 2012 Rhode Island Small Businessperson of the Year Award as well as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in the products category for New England.
Cheryl Merchant
Merchant is the CEO and President of Hope Global, an engineered textile solutions company centered in Cumberland with plants and sales offices all over the world.
Merchant began her career as a production supervisor at General Motors, then worked at Mazda, Ford Motor Company, and Lear Corporation, and managed manufacturing plants in Mexico, Canada, Poland, England, and America.
In addition to her work with Hope Global, Merchant is an active member of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, the Rhode Island Commodores, and the Governor's Economic Development Council, and is a trustee of Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council.
Cheryl Snead
Snead is the CEO of Banneker Industries, Inc., a supply chain management company in North Smithfield that has performed e-procurement, assembly, packaging, inventory management, warehousing and distribution services since its founding in 1991.
Snead has served as state delegate on the U.S. Small Business Administration's National Advisory Council and received the 2009 New England Businesswoman of the Year Award and Women Business Enterprise National Council Star Award, among numerous others in year prior. She now serves on the Board of Directors of AMICA Insurance Company and is a member of the Rhode Island Commodores.
Cheryl Zimmerman
Zimmerman is the CEO and Chairman of the Board for FarSounder Inc., a Warwick based company specializing in sonar technology and born of Zimmerman's achievement in the 2002 Rhode Island Business Plan Competition.
Since its inception, the company's sales have grown exponentially and it has expanded to different markets within the nautical navigation industry.
Previously, Zimmerman has run numerous other businesses including a company for wholesale book selling and one for engineering services.
Christina Paxson
The nineteenth President of Brown University, Paxson had previously served as Dean of Princeton's Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs and Chair of its economics department, as well as Director and founder of an NIA Center for the Economics and Demography of Aging.
Paxson is an expert in public health, having conducted research on childhood health, AIDS in Africa, and Hurricane Katrina, among other topics.
Laurie White
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Nancy Carriuolo
Dr. Carriuolo is the ninth President of Rhode Island College. She has previously served as the Director of the Office of School/College Relations at NEASC and the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences the University of New Haven.
She has written over thirty publications, featured in, among others, The Chronicle of Higher Education and Education Week. In 2009, she was named a CLADEA fellow, and she has served on the boards of many organizations, including the Journal of Developmental Education and New England Dollars for Scholars.
Sally Lapides
Lapides is the co-founder, President, and CEO of Rhode Island real estate firm Residential Properties.
Lapides has been quoted in many local and national publications as a real estate specialist. During her career, Lapides has served on the boards at the RISD Museum, Roger Williams University, Smith Hill Center, and Trinity Repertory Company, among others -- and as Chair of the Board of the Rhode Island Foundation's Equity Action Campaign Committee, helped raise a million dollars for the Fund for the LGBT community.
Sandra Pattie
Pattie, the CEO and President of BankNewport and OceanPoint Financial Partners, MHC, began her career with the bank in 1984 as a consumer loan officer, rising through ranks and across different areas of expertise.
Pattie is a board member of the United Way of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Bankers Association as well as a trustee of the Community College of Rhode Island. She is also a certified financial planner and a member of the Board of Governors for Newport Hospital.
Trudy Coxe
Coxe is the Executive Director and CEO of the Preservation Society of Newport County. Before holding this position, Coxe served as the Massachusetts Secretary of Environmental Affairs, Executive Director of Rhode Island's Save the Bay, and Director of Ocean and Coastal Resource Management in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Coxe has received numerous awards for her business success, including the 2011 Business Women Award for Overall Career Achievement from the Providence Business News. She also does extensive volunteer work, including sitting on the boards of Grow Smart Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Commodores. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Conservation Law Foundation and the Alumni Board of the Wheeler School.
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Sept. 11, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - Rookie Christian Therkelsen was recognized as the New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference Player of the Week in men's soccer on Monday, following a pair of explosive performances in the Engineers' first two games of the season. The freshman sensation burst onto the intercollegiate scene in a big way, recording four goals - including both game-winners - in Tech's two victories.
In his first ever intercollegiate game, the Nesbru, Norway native entered the match as a substitute and scored the decisive goal in the 57th minute, as MIT opened the season with a 2-0 victory over Salve Regina University. Therkelsen's heroics earned him his first ever intercollegiate start in the Engineers' next match against Rhode Island College, and the rookie didn't disappoint, bagging all three goals in the Cardinal and Gray's 3-2 win over the Anchormen.
Despite the Engineers having played fewer games than every other team in the NEWMAC, Therkelsen's four goals are currently tops in the conference.
The award was the first weekly honor of the season handed out by the NEWMAC.


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In our Western society, we have a sanction against public nudity and especially against public sex. That's not to deny that in certain singular centres...licensed whorehouses do legally display their lascivious flesh in public spaces. Stanley Park is not one of those places.
Stanley Park is a dedicated green space meant for the enjoyment [and] leisure...of citizens. As much as some gay men wish the park were an approved sex arena, it's not! The odorous, sticky little paths some gay men haunt in the depths of the park are not their private property. The entire park is public property. Men who wish to romp around waving their erections, looking to fuck and get fucked need to do that on their own private property. They need to get a room!
The community at large knows full well that public nudity and public sex are illegal and, in the eyes of most citizens, immoral.
Any sentient gay man knows that violent homophobes exist, that they are real people with a real hate-on, and that they patrol the same dark, self-licensed "play spaces" as the treacherous spot where Aaron Webster was assaulted.
You have to ask: What rational person would do what Aaron did? What rational, socialized man would deliberately enter a park after dark, strip down to his buck nakedness, and expose himself in pursuit of thrill and debauchery? Was Aaron surprised when they came to get him? Only a fool would take the kind of risk Aaron took [p. 4].


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Two members of the East Central University women's basketball team have been honored by the Great American Conference for their performance in 2012-13. Sophomore Dilan Webster was named to the All-GAC Second Team and junior Ashley Robison claimed a spot on the All-GAC Honorable Mention Team, as voted on by the league's head coaches.
Webster leads the Lady Tigers with 13.0 points and 6.7 rebounds per game heading into the quarterfinal round of the 2013 GAC Championship Tournament, March 7-10. The Oklahoma City, Okla., native is ranked No. 2 in the conference in blocks (2.4), sixth in field-goal percentage (.466) and ninth in defensive rebounds (4.9). She was named the GAC Player of the Week for Jan. 14 after recording a career-high 31 points at Southwestern Oklahoma State. During the season she set the ECU career blocks record, which currently stands at 92.
Robison is third on the team with 8.5 points and first with 7.5 rebounds per game and has recorded a .401 shooting percentage for the season. The Tulsa, Okla., native is ranked in the top-10 in the GAC in five categories after the regular season. She is No. 6 in three-point field-goal percentage (.384), seventh in rebounds (7.5) and three-point field-goals made (1.5/gm), eighth in offensive rebounds (2.6) and tenth in defensive rebounds (4.9).
The Lady Tigers, who finished No. 4 in the regular-season standings, will battle with No. 5 Ouachita Baptist, Thursday, March 7 at 8:30 p.m. in Bruin Fieldhouse in the quarterfinal round of the 2013 GAC Championship Tournament.


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Promotion Eligibility
- 8th grade students must earn a passing grade in at least nine of their twelve classes taken during the year
- If a student receives an unsatisfactory mark ("U") in citizenship from two or more different teachers during fourth quarter, he/she will be excluded (6 accounts of Tardiness = "U").
- A student must maintain acceptable behavior. Excessive truancies and suspensions from school may affect participation in promotion activities. The principal shall have the option of removing any student from participation in the ceremony because of unacceptable behavior either on campus, at a school activity, or in the community if the action is related directly to a school situation.
- Administrative transfers and any involvement related to drugs, alcohol, graffiti, violent behavior, or weapons may exclude a student from the Promotion Ceremony and end of the year activities.
- Students must participate in Portfolio Day.
- Students must pass Advisory Semester 2.
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PHOTOS: First marriage licenses issued to same-sex couples in the South
May 10, 2014
This morning, after yesterday's landmark ruling in Wright v. Arkansas, where a circuit judge struck down an Arkansas law that prohibits same-sex couples from marrying in the state, same-sex couples began marrying in Eureka Springs, AR.
The first couple to receive a marriage license was Kristin Seaton and Jennifer Rambo (right, photo by Kendall Wright), who have been together for more than four years. The couple's witness was Cheryl Maples (center), who filed the Wright v. Arkansas challenge last summer and has worked tirelessly to win marriage in the state.
The AP reported more about Kristin and Jennifer:
The first couple in line at the Carroll County Courthouse was Kristin Seaton, 27, and Jennifer Rambo, 26, both of Fort Smith, Arkansas. The couple has been together four years.
Upon hearing about the judge's ruling, Seaton said her first thought was "Is this really happening?" The couple set out for the Pulaski County Courthouse, but learned on the way there that it wouldn't be open Saturday. Eureka Springs, a popular site for destination weddings in the Ozarks, was their next stop, after someone told them it was the most likely place to get a license.
Seaton and Rambo slept in their Ford Focus after arriving at 2 a.m. Saturday, waking up every 30 minutes to make sure they were at the head of the line. The moment they saw another couple pull up, Seaton and Rambo bolted to the courthouse.
"I don't think I ran that fast," Rambo said.
Here is the moment that Kristin and Jennifer said "I Do" and became the first couple in the South with a legal marriage license, captured by @RettPeek:
Another great photo of Kristin and Jennifer, captured by Grav Weldon.
Another couple in line to marry this morning has been together for more than 50 years. They shared their photo with Rett Peek Photography, too:
The happy day was made possible through yesterday's ruling in Wright v. Arkansas. In the decision, which was not stayed, announced at 5:00 CT, Judge Chris Piazza wrote, "Our freedoms are often acquired slowly, but our country has evolved as a beacon of liberty in what is sometimes a dark world. It has been over forty years since Mildred Loving was given the right to marry the person of her choice. The hatred and fears have long since vanished and she and her husband lived full lives together; so it will be for the same-sex couples. It is time to let that beacon of freedom shine brighter on all our brothers and sisters. We will be stronger for it."
Trella & Marie are another couple who came to Eureka Springs to marry. (Photo by @RettPeek)
Throughout the course of the day, the line at the Carroll County courthouse grew and grew. Initially, same-sex couples were told that they were not permitted to marry, but by 11:00 a.m., the county clerk's instructions had changed course, and marriage licenses were being issued. Grav Weldon, a photographer from Little Rock, was on the scene in Eureka Springs to take pictures and share messages of love.
Congratulations to all of the happy couples who will marry today in Arkansas!
Read more about the exciting news out of Arkansas, and meet 8 more amazing families from the state - including four of the Wright v. Arkansas plaintiff couples.


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September 2, 2008
The growing town-gown relationship between Wabash College and Crawfordsville strengthens each year with the annual Community Fair. More than 70 businesses and organizations filled Knowling Field House Tuesday to share with students information about the community.
See photo album from community fair here.
"This is a huge benefit for the students, especially incoming freshmen," Co-Student Chairman Pat Patterson '09 said. "When you first come to a new school you're not sure where to go to eat, where you can get clothes cleaned, and other places to hang out and have a good time. This is a great time for students to come in and see what the community has to offer."
There were churches, social service agencies, banks, clothing stores, hair salons, and even a couple of tow services and body shops. Whether Wabash men need or want a sweatshirt, dinner or a tattoo, they could find options Monday.
"We have about 20 more vendors than we've had in past years," said Patterson, who worked on the project this summer with sophomore Jake German. The two were summer interns in the Schroeder Career Services office, which organized the event.
"We made a real big effort to get to as many shops from the community as we could," Patterson said. "Jake and I went around personally to as many places as we could and talked to business owners to make sure they were included."
Students aren't the only big winners. Dave Long, Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, said merchants see a big benefit.
"We think it helps local business just by being visible and to connect with the college," Long said. "There are a lot of times there's not an opportunity for students to get to see the local businesses."
Long added there is a hidden benefit that businesses can do some internal networking with each other while all are gathered in the same spot.
The merchants are not charged for the booth space and hand out lots of food, key chains and coupons to get the students' attention.
"When I was a freshman, I didn't know the places to go," Patterson admitted. "But I came to the community fair and I realized the town has a lot to offer. It might not be the little town everyone might think it is."
Prize winners: Luke Zinsmaster and Chris Zabriskie were selected winners for a Wabash College TrackPack Cooler. Ben Lampkins is the selected winner for a St. Clare bag filled with goodies. Please go to the Career Services office to pick up your prize.


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Thursday, July 15, 2010
Guess What?
14 comments:
- Moonra said...
Nooooooooooo *jealous me*
- July 15, 2010 at 12:54 PM
- Niniel said...
Weeeeee! :D
- July 15, 2010 at 1:25 PM
- Tunin of Mok'Nathal said...
How long till we get your thoughts on the new tree heals?
- July 15, 2010 at 2:47 PM
- Bell said...
I'm downloading patches at the moment, but it may be a few days still. My siblings are coming over from Ireland and I haven't seen them in a year, so they take precedent!
- July 15, 2010 at 2:49 PM
- Lawgnut said...
Post some stuff about hunters too please.
Have fun!
- July 15, 2010 at 3:00 PM
- Keredria said...
I'm so glad to know that you'll be able to provide your insights Bell. I think the more trees talking about the resto druid stuff the better.
But also just have fun with it!
- July 15, 2010 at 3:03 PM
Good! Now hopefully they will actually listen to you and to Lissanna and they won't make a mess of the expansion!
- July 15, 2010 at 4:35 PM
- Xerian said...
Oh, how very horrible of you to tease us so :S
I'm still hoping for one myself.
And looking forward to your impressions of Druids in Beta, because I'm considering leveling one in Cataclysm :)
(also: kinda new reader here. hello. :D)
- July 15, 2010 at 6:16 PM
- Keeva said...
:rolls on the floor and whines pitifully:
- July 15, 2010 at 7:28 PM
- Askevar said...
Were you able to install? Mine stops at 1% every time - no matter what I do :(
- July 15, 2010 at 8:10 PM
- jeffo said...
These days when I see 'guess what?' in the context of WoW, I think either 'the slime's flowing again!' or 'The Ice Stone has melted!' I'm glad it wasn't either! Grats on getting into Betaclysm, I look forward to hearing about it.
- July 15, 2010 at 9:57 PM
- lxsli said...
lol @ Keeva.
Grats Bell!
- July 16, 2010 at 3:07 AM
- bobreaze said...
Grats on your beta invite. I've been praticipating since alpha theres still going to be a good bit of major changes before they release cataclysm.
- July 16, 2010 at 3:54 PM
I'm so jealous ^^ I wonder how resto druid will work out in the end.
- July 21, 2010 at 8:02 AM


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NCAA Basketball Roundup / Top 25
Colorado 75, No. 6 Kansas 72
Askia Booker brought Colorado fans spilling onto the court by swishing a 30-footer at the buzzer Saturday to lift Colorado to a victory over Kansas, marking the program's first victory over the Jayhawks in its last 20 tries.
Colorado (9-1) squandered a six-point lead with 1:44 left and Kansas tied the game with a bucket by Perry Ellis with 4 seconds left. But after a timeout, Buffs forward Xavier Johnson got the ball to Booker, who dribbled a few paces past half court - about even with where John Elway's courtside seats were located - and launched the shot that hit nothing but net.
Andrew Wiggins had 22 points for the Jayhawks, who had been ranked second but have now lost two of their last three.
No. 2 Arizona 63, UNLV 58
T.J. McConnell had 13 points, six assists and seven rebounds, and made critical plays down the stretch to help Arizona escape with a victory over UNLV.
Brandon Ashley also had 13 points, and Nick Johnson and Kaleb Tarczewski added 12 apiece for the Wildcats. However, Johnson shot just 4 for 15.
Bryce DeJean-Jones scored 16 points, Khem Birch had 12 and Roscoe Smith 10 for the Rebels (3-4) in their first road game of the season.
No. 4 Syracuse 93, Binghamton 65
Trevor Cooney and C.J. Fair each scored 17 points and Syracuse hit Binghamton with a long-range barrage.
Syracuse (9-0), which beat Indiana 69-52 on Tuesday night, upped its nonconference home winning streak to 48 games in the Carrier Dome and figures to move up to No. 2 next week after top-ranked Michigan State and No. 3 Kentucky lost this week.
No. 5 Ohio State 74, Central Connecticut 56
LaQuinton Ross scored four of his career-high 23 points in a 10-0 second-half run to lead Ohio State past stubborn Central Connecticut State.
Lenzelle Smith Jr. added 17 points and Amir Williams had 11 for the Buckeyes (8-0), who finally pulled away midway through the second half.
Faronte Drakeford led the Blue Devils (2-6) with 12 points and Matt Mobley added 10.
No. 7 Louisville 113, Louisiana-Lafayette 74
Montrezl Harrell scored 20 points to carry Louisville past Louisiana-Lafayette.
What looked like a challenge midway through the first half for the Cardinals (8-1) ended with them reaching a season high for points, helped by 38-of-62 shooting from the field (61 percent). The Ragin' Cajuns (6-3) rallied from an 18-9 deficit to grab the last of several small leads at 41-39 before Louisville turned up the intensity on both ends.
No. 8 Wisconsin 70, Marquette 64
Sam Dekker had 20 points and 10 rebounds, and Wisconsin withstood a late Marquette rally to snap its two-game losing streak in the intrastate rivalry.
No. 14 Villanova 98, Saint Joseph's 68
James Bell had 25 points and 14 rebounds, JayVaughn Pinkston scored 27 points, and Villanova beat Saint Joseph to remain unbeaten.
Darrun Hilliard scored 14 points to help the Wildcats (9-0) win their second game this week since joining The AP Top 25. Pinkston and Hilliard pounded the Hawks from inside and out, and the Wildcats dominated the second half to thump their city rival.
No. 16 Memphis 96, Northwestern State 76
Shaq Goodwin scored a career-high 21 points and Memphis shot 54 percent in defeating Northwestern State.
Goodwin finished 8 of 11 from the field for Memphis (6-1). Joe Jackson scored 18 points with five assists and Michael Dixon Jr. had 14 points, connecting on 6 of 9 from the field.
No. 17 Iowa State 91, Northern Iowa 82
Melvin Eim scored 20 of his 22 points in the second half and overtime, and Iowa State rallied from 18 points down to beat Northern Iowa for its best start in 10 years.
Georges Niang added a career-high 22 points for the Cyclones (7-0), who also snapped a 3-game losing streak against the rival Panthers (3-5).
Missouri 80, No. 18 UCLA 71
Jabari Brown scored 22 points and Jordan Clarkson added 21 to help Missouri upset UCLA.
Two free throws by Johnathan Williams III gave Missouri (9-0) a 62-60 lead it wouldn't relinquish with 9:30 remaining.
No. 21 UMass 105, BYU 96
Chaz Williams had career highs of 32 points and 15 assists, and Sampson Carter scored 20 to help Massachusetts remain undefeated with a victory over Brigham Young.
Raphiael Putney added 15 points for UMass (8-0) in the third annual Hall of Fame Holiday Showcase, played down the street from the basketball shrine in the town where James Naismith invented the sport.
No. 4 Notre Dame 90, UCLA 48
Madison Cable scored a career-high 21 points and Jewell Loyd added 15 as Notre Dame dominated inside to beat UCLA its 16th straight home win.
Kayla McBride and Natalie Achonwa each added 12 points as Notre Dame (8-0) beat UCLA (3-5) for the fourth time in the past five games, but the Bruins still hold a 9-6 advantage in the series. Atonye Nyingifa led UCLA with 19 points and Thea Lemberger added 17 as the Bruins shot just 28 percent.
No. 7 Louisville 99, Wright State 40
Shoni Schimmel scored 17 points, including five 3-pointers, and Louisville cruised to a 99-40 win over Wright State in its first game since starting guard Antonita Slaughter was diagnosed with a season-ending blood clot in her lung.
Slaughter, released from the hospital Friday, sat on the bench and cheered her teammates. Doctors determined the senior had a cardiac event when she collapsed on the bench early in Tuesday night's victory over Missouri State.
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Date: Friday, August 22, 2008
Contact: Alyson Kakugawa-Leong, (808) 974-7642
For Immediate Release
The University of Hawaii at Hilo was selected as one of 39 two-and four-year colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico to receive a 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant, which is designed to transform teaching and improve learning in the classroom through innovative uses of technology.
UH Hilo will receive an award package of HP products and a faculty cash award valued at more than $77,000.
Each of the HP Technology for Teaching grant recipients will use wireless HP Tablet PCs to enhance learning in engineering, math, science, or computer science.
UH Hilo Computer Science students, under the direction of Dr. Keith Edwards, will use the tablet PCs to develop custom software applications for field volcanology applications in conjunction with the Center for the Study of Active Volcanoes. The tablet PCs and associated software will be used in conjunction with the advanced field volcanology courses offered by CSAV to enhance the reliability and quantity of data collected in the field.
"The HP Technology for Teaching Grant will enable us to provide our students with access to the latest technology in the classroom while allowing them to create tools that will advance the abilities of volcanologists to collect data that protects the lives and property of people who live in volcanically active regions of the world," said Edwards.
The Computer Science department at UH Hilo offers a B.S. degree in computer science, certificate programs in database management and e-commerce technology and business as well as many specialized courses for non-majors. Students in the program have scored above the national average on the major field achievement test for 19 out of 20 years, and graduates are employed by major companies in Hawai`i and on the mainland.
HP is awarding 149 two- and four-year colleges and universities, and K-12 public schools in the United States and Puerto Rico more than $7 million in mobile technology, cash and professional development as part of the 2008 HP Technology for Teaching grant program. Since 2004, HP has contributed a total of $60 million in HP Technology for Teaching grants to more than 1,000 schools in 41 countries worldwide. During the past 20 years, HP has contributed more than $1 billion in cash and equipment to schools, universities, community organizations and other nonprofit organizations around the world.
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September 2012 Drivelines Off-Road NewsPosted in Features on September 1, 2012
Bye-Bye Avalanche
After a dozen years in production, the Avalanche will disappear from Chevy's truck lineup after the '13 model year. Chevy is marking the end of the truck/SUV hybrid's lifespan with a Black Diamond edition, which will have special badges on the sail panels, body-color bed surrounds, and, on the LS and LT models, higher levels of equipment. Prices will also be reduced across the Avalanche model line.
When it was introduced in 2001 as a '02 model, the Avalanche pushed the extended-cab truck envelope with its innovative Midgate. The foldable bulkhead behind the back seats converted the truck from a five-seat SUV with an abbreviated bed to a two-seater with an 8-foot cargo box. It also had cargo storage built into the bed walls, beating Dodge's RamBoxes by quite a few years.
After a peak of 93,000 '03 models sold, sales have dwindled, down to 20,000 or so for the '11 Avalanche. Sources at Chevrolet say the growing popularity of light-duty crew-cab trucks and crossovers has taken away potential Avalanche customers.
"We know there are many Avalanche enthusiasts among Chevy customers," said Mark Clawson, Avalanche marketing manager. "The Black Diamond Avalanche is our way of saying 'Thank you' and making it just a little more attractive to own one more Avalanche."
Taco TRD T/X Baja Pricing
The TRD T/X Baja Series Package that Toyota is offering on its Tacoma pickup will cost $5,015. Sort of. It includes Bilstein race shocks, LT265/70R16 BFG T/A KO tires on 16-inch TRD alloy wheels, a TRD cat-back exhaust, a 2-inch front ride-height lift, and special graphics, and must be ordered along with the TRD Off-Road Package. That option group—with an electric rear diff and an assortment of electronic traction and stability aids—adds $3,455-$3,670 to the sticker depending on which truck it goes on. To make things even more complicated, Toyota deducts a "Baja Series Factory Credit" of $650 from the Baja Series trucks because of the package combination, though we're not sure why.
Bottom line: A $25,055 Tacoma Access Cab 4x4 with a manual trans costs $32,990 with the Baja Series Package. At the high end, a $27,335 Tacoma Double Cab with an automatic transmission goes out the door for $35,255 with the Baja Package on it. Those prices don't include Toyota's $810 delivery fee, by the way.
This Just In
SCORE has announced a partnership with Aura360 to release digital versions of its Baja television broadcasts, which previously were available only on DVD. You can now stream events like the Baja 1000, Baja 500, and Baja Unlimited Series. Find out more at The Moto Network (www.themotonetwork.com).
Toyota has issued a voluntary recall of '05-'09 Tacoma pickups to fix an issue with a cable in the steering assembly. Friction between the spiral cable and its retainer can cause a loss of connectivity to the driver-side airbag, which would disable the bag.
Toyo driver Kurt LeDuc is main- taining his winning streak in the Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series, driving his Pro 4 Ford F-150 to victory at the Lake Elsinore race in Southern California.
Rob MacCachren also had a good weekend at the LOORRS race in Lake Elsinore, but it didn't start that way. He and his team weren't able to dial in his new Rockstar/Makita–sponsored Pro 2 truck on Saturday, and when the dust settled after Saturday's race he had to settle for Sixth Place. After wrenching most of Saturday night, though, tweaks to the suspension and a new gear ratio helped Rob win the main event Sunday, and he set the fastest lap for the weekend.
Wrangler Altitude
Apparently the Altitude equipment package is infectious. After bringing the upscale trim package to the Grand Cherokee, Compass, and Patriot, Jeep has announced it will build a limited number of Wrangler Unlimiteds as Altitude models.
Based on the Sahara trim level, the Wrangler Unlimited Altitude will offer a monochromatic paintjob (in red, black, or white), unique five-spoke wheels with painted spokes, leather upholstery, and piano-black interior trim. Just 4,500 Wrangler Altitude models will be built, offered at an MSRP of $33,740.
Spendy Euro SUV, Part 1
At the Beijing Auto Show, Lamborghini unveiled the Urus, the "SUV Super Athlete" as the maker of Italian exotica is calling it. The AWD four-seater is powered by a 600hp, 5.0L V-10 engine and sits on 305/35R24 rolling stock. Extensive use of carbon fiber in the body and interior keeps the Urus lightweight, which aids not just performance but also fuel economy and carbon dioxide emissions.
Named for a wild ancestor of domestic cattle, the Urus just a concept at this point, but it could be on the market in less than four years, with a retail price of around $200,000, reports Automotive News.
This isn't Lamborghini's first venture into SUV territory, of course. It built the '86-'92 LM 002, a brawny off-roader powered by a 444hp Countach engine that appealed to Middle Eastern royalty and the ultrawealthy. Time magazine recently called the LM 002 one of the "50 worst cars of all time" because of its "appalling clientele."
Spendy Euro SUV, Part 2
Mercedes-Benz's boxy G-Class (also known as the Geländewagen to us old-timers) has built a reputation as a go-anywhere SUV for the privileged classes who usually don't take it anywhere more challenging than the hills of Beverly. There are those, though, for whom the $107,000 G-Class just isn't powerful or exclusive enough. For them, Mercedes has its in-house tuning arm, AMG, build a hot-rodded version.
The latest result of that union is the G63 AMG, which is powered by a twin-turbocharged, 5.5L V-8 making 544 hp and 560 lb-ft of torque. All that motive force is routed through a seven-speed automatic transmission and the G's AWD system to 20-inch wheels and tires. Top speed: 130 mph. Price: Not set as of this writing, but the less powerful '11 G55 sold for $124,000.
VW Unveils Alltrack
It doesn't have the off-roading chops that the Touareg used to, but VW's Alltrack concept vehicle sounds like it could be fun on the right trails. Revealed at the New York Auto Show, the Alltrack gets off on the right foot with its 2.0L TDI powerplant, which makes 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. The engine is mated to a six-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and VW's 4Motion AWD system, which in the Alltrack is modified with an electronically controlled "off-road driving program." At the push of a button the program changes the throttle map to give the gas pedal a longer, more precise feel; the ABS to allow for longer brake intervals on loose surfaces; the diff locks so they'll react more quickly; and the shift points to hold gears longer before upshifting. Or, if the DSG is set to manual, the trans won't upshift automatically at all.
This sounds like it could be a lot of fun on graded roads, packed sand, or anywhere you'd like a diesel's grunt but don't need low range and a lot of wheel travel.
Earth Watch
Three trails have earned the Outstanding Trail designation for 2012, which is awarded by BFGoodrich in collaboration with Tread Lightly! and United Four Wheel Drive Associations. The Blanca Peak Trail in Blanca, Colorado; Mirror Lake Trail in the Sierra National Forest, California; and Bents and Dents Trail in Mount Olive, Alabama, were recognized for their uniqueness, terrain type, and enthusiast following. As part of the award, local clubs—the Creeper Jeepers Gang for Blanca Peak, the Lock and Low 4-Wheel Drive Club for Mirror Lake, and the Central Alabama Offroad Society for Bents and Dents—received a $4,000 grant from BFG to help preserve and maintain the trails.
Tread Lightly!, the land-use organization, has a new blog with news and information. Check it out at treadlightly outdoors.wordpress.com.
U.S. Wins Eco Driving Challenge
The Rallye Aïcha des Gazelles du Muroc is unique in motorsport: an eight-day rally raid that traverses the Moroccan desert and is open to female competitors only. Teams cannot use GPS; instead, they must rely on old-fashioned navigation techniques to get through the rally stages.
There is an environmental component to the rally too. In the Logica Challenge teams are judged by the emissions their vehicles produce. Organizers developed a tool, hooked to the vehicle's OBD-II port, to measure carbon dioxide emissions in real time.
In the 2012 rally, Americans Amy Lerner and Tricia Reina drove their AEV-modified Jeep Wrangler efficiently enough to win the Logica Challenge. "If I can perform strongly during the dunes and this intense competition, that means a driver can practice eco-driving on the road as well," said Lerner. She and her sister finished Fourth in the Logica Challenge last year and came back in 2012 "hypersensitive" to her driving techniques shooting for the win.
July 28–Aug. 4: All-4-Fun Week by the Mile-Hi Jeep Club, Empire, CO. Info: mhjc.org
Aug. 2-4: Coal Mountain Jeep Jamboree, Shamokin, PA. Info: www.jeepjamboreeusa.com
Aug. 2-4: 4x4 Blast by the Two Rivers Jeep Club, Pittsfield, IL. Info: 866.483.3982, trjc.com
Aug. 4: Getting Started Off-Road Driving Clinic by Badlands Off-Road Adventures, Hungry Valley SVRA, Gorman, CA. Info: 310.374.8047, www.4x4training.com
Aug. 4-5: 4Wheel Parts Truck & Jeep Fest, Atlanta Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, GA. Info: www.4wheelparts.com/events
Aug. 4-5: W.E. Rock Western Pro Series Round 4, Goldendale, WA. Info: werocklive.com
Aug. 5: Advanced Beginner Off-Road Driving Clinic by Badlands Off-Road Adventures, El Paso Mountains, Mojave, CA. Info: 310.374.8047, www.4x4training.com
Aug. 9-12: Rubicon Trail Jeep Jamboree, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Northern California. Info: www.jeepjamboreeusa.com
Aug. 9-12: Sierra Trek by the California Association of Four Wheel Drive Clubs, Meadow Lake near Truckee, CA. Info: www.cal4wheel.com
Aug. 10-11: Dirt Riot Pacific 2, Straddline Offroad Park, Olympia WA. Info: werocklive.com
Aug. 10-12: Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, Butler, PA. Info: www.bantamjeepfestival.com
Aug. 11-12: 4Wheel Parts Truck & Jeep Fest, Orlando Orange County Center, Orlando, FL. Info: www.4wheelparts.com/events
Aug. 12: All Breeds Jeep Show by Adirondack Jeeps, Saratoga Springs, NY. Info: 888.310.2939, www.adkjeepshow.com
Aug. 13: Rubicon Trail by Badlands Off-Road Adventures, Sierra Nevada Mountains, Northern California. Info: 310.374.8047, www.4x4training.com
Aug. 16-18: General Tire Vegas to Reno desert race by Best in the Desert, Las Vegas, NV. Info: www.bitd.com
Aug. 17-18: Great Northern Trail Ride by the Wisconsin Off-Highway Vehicle Association, Mole Lake, WI. Info: email firstname.lastname@example.com
Aug. 23-25: Big Horn Mountains Jeep Jamboree, Dayton, WY. Info: www.jeepjamboreeusa.com
Aug. 23-25: Tall Corn Cruiser Classic by the Toyota Land Cruiser Association, Hamilton, IA. Info: www.tlca.org
Aug. 25-26: Applegate-Lassen trail ride by Off Road Experience, near Reno, NV. Info: 925.606.8301, www.offroadexperience.com
Aug. 25-26: Iron Range Off-Road Driving School, Iron Range OHV Park near Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. Info: www.ironrangeoffroad.com
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Aug. 31: HDRA Point-to-Point desert race, Pahrump, NV. Info: hdrarace.com
Aug. 31–Sept. 3: Superlift Fall 4xAdventure, Superlift ORV Park, Hot Springs, AR. Info: 501.625.3600, www.orvpark.com
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"It's totally absurd," the prime minister's press secretary, Dimitri Soudas, said. "The priest offered the host to the prime minister, the prime minister accepted the host and he consumed it."
"The story today alleges he put it in his pocket and did not consume it which is false. It's totally absurd and ridiculous."
There's nothing worse than damage control which actually causes further damage. What Soudas has done with this obvious fabrication, is demand further clarification. Making such a clear assertion, that Harper did consume the host, when the video clearly shows he did NO SUCH THING does the PM no favors:
As a recovered Catholic, I've seen people at funerals unsure what to do with communion. It can be awkward, and it's not reasonable to expect non-Catholics to understand the nuances of mass. As an aside, my childhood friend and I were "fired" as altar boys because of hunger pangs prior to mass. The bowl of little round bread bits was very inviting- the priest was not amused to say the least, but I felt very "godly" afterwards, either that or it was acute "host" gas.
Anyways, I'm prepared to cut Harper some slack on host protocol, apart from a criticism directed to his handlers who should have foreseen any potential awkward moment. However, with the stance of Soudras we now have a situation of apparent dishonesty, political considerations trying to mask the obvious visual. Will the PMO cling to this apparent disconnect, has Soudras painted the PM into a embarrassing corner? I want to know what happened to the host- in the garbage, in the wash, etc? You want to see outrage, tell people he consumed only to see a video where he did no such thing.
For they have sown the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind... ~Hosea 8:7


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Step 1. Go the Command Room and accept the Field-Op.
Step 2. Go to the Plaza and enter the tunnel for the Underground Pool. Walk to the middle window.
Step 3. Puzzle found! Click on the circles to find the right symbol and break the code.
You've finished the Field-Op mission! Here's your medal!
With these medals, you can buy Elite Gear! Each item is worth a certain amount of medals.
Visit us next week for the new Field-Ops cheats!
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bigswarm brauchte ein neues Logo Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 263 Designs von 76 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
Create a logo that can function across print and digital, and for many purposes (business cards, web sites, etc.)
Swarm is an independent company that creates original entertainment and interactive projects driven by mass audience participation and opinions, with several online projects launching next year. The idea behind what we do is to break the mold of who is reached and how ... predominantly by using the Internet as our platform. We might produce an animated sci-fi epic or help plan a revolution, and our brand needs to feel that way. Because we are in such broad domain, we may operate as Swarm Agency, or Swarm Toys, or Swarm Entertainment, etc. ... so "swarm" is the key element of the brand, and may end up being used without the secondary definers. From a 'feel' standpoint, Swarm should feel like a powerful and dangerous collective. A gathering. Something that cannot be stopped. It's dangerous, maybe even hazardous, but not haphazard. Subversively precise. Exuding a confidence without trying too hard. (PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME VARIATIONS ON A MORE 'COLLECTIVE' FOCUS, WITH ROUNDER, MORE PLAYFUL FEEL HAS EMERGED AS WELL ... THIS WAS BEYOND THE BRIEF, BUT HAS EVOLVED A BIT .... SO TAKE YOUR BEST SHOT AT WHATEVER YOU THINK WILL WORK)
Some concepts/ideas are below (all up for debate):
- Possible 60s retro feel (like a secret government agency from that era).
- Possible seal or mark (not necessarily literally, but when you see one of our projects, it could be like a noticeable stamp of approval).
- Possible abstract representation of a gathering(NOTE: western union added as payment option - additonal WU fees to be deducted from total via this option)
- Ideally in 2D (flat space) ... or at least a flat version
- Should be able to hold up for years (with evolutions rather than do-overs)
- Must work well in both color and B&W (and inverted) - color scheme up to designer
- Must work well at small sizes (top corners of letterhead, etc. - can it pass the postage stamp test?)
- Should lend itself to an animated ident for use at the front of film or animation projects
- Should include symbol or graphical mark
- Should feel subversive, but also substantial (a certain element of sophistication)
- Would be great to have a combination word mark and symbol mark that could be broken apart (even better if the symbol mark is cool enough on it's own to sit on the front of a t-shirt or something).
- 3D (unless there is a very good flat variation)
- Bevels (unless you know something I don't about bevels)
- Web 2.0 chrome or reflections
- Absolutely no literal representation of bees, hives, hornets, or anything else to do with that type of swarm
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Published Opinions are available for viewing with Adobe Acrobat® Reader™.
Cite Published Opinions Using a Generally Recognized Reporter System. SCR 6.08
Docket Number / Case Name
100666 - Holmes v. State.
101811 - Board of Miami County Comm'rs v. Kanza Rail-Trails Conservancy.
103371 - Martin v. Kansas Parole Board.
Docket Number / Case Name / Judge / Disposition / County
The Kansas Supreme Court did not release any unpublished opinions on June 10, 2011


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The lists below are for book keeping purposes only, so no worries if your figure hasn't moved from one list to the other. This simply provides a quick reference for those helping out.
The following figs have been constructed or obtained:
Elephant Knight
forest boy
Bruce N H
Shadow Viking
Albatros Viking
The following figs have signed up:
Hello, Classic-Castle!
With all the whispers of the upcoming BrickCon 2010, it's now time to put the all call out for your sigfigs.
For newcomers to the community, your sigifig is your plastic representation of yourself. This does not have to be castle-y for our purposes; not everyone has a castle oriented sigfig. While preferred, it's certainly not required.
The ultimate goal is to get as many sigfigs from CC as possible, line em all up, and take a picture. Pretty simple, right? Here's a look at previous photos:
BrickFest 2007
BrickCon 2007
BrickCon 2008
BrickFest 2009
And finally, BrickCon 2009:
There are ALL sorts of figs there. It's a ton of fun. Don't worry, though: sigfigs will be treated with the utmost respect, and will not be placed in compromising situations. Mostly. Probably. Then again, Josh is in charge of Castle (with help from his minions) and I'm coordinating the photoshoot, so who knows?
I try as hard as I possibly can to make sure that every fig posted in this thread is present in the photo. I'm not perfect, and conventions are chaotic. I guarantee you ever single figure is built, but it can be awfully difficult . Sometimes it's hard to see your figure since there are so many figs, but I can assure you, everyone will be represented. (Keep in mind that LEGO is not an easy medium to photograph under the best conditions, and this is taken at a convention. With lots of bad lighting.)
FOR ATTENDEES: Please be sure to bring your sigfig with you! The photo will be taken Friday night, after the Classic-Castle dinner and before the LEGO Store event.
FOR NON ATTENDEES: You have a choice! You can either A) Post in this thread or send me a PM detailing what your fig looks like, or B) if you have a custom fig, you can send it to me and I'll be sure it gets returned to you.
For Option A: You MUST provide picture reference for your fig. For example, my sigfig is this:
It's a clear photo, and it's easy to reference the torso, face, hair, and legs. If you don't have a photo and aren't able to take one, please browse either Peeron or Bricklink and give us the references. This makes it easier on us, the attendees, to construct your figs. If you have a particularly rare piece for any of it, please also consider alternatives: If your sigfig uses the forestwoman torso, for example, or the white ninja, please give us a cheaper, easier-to-find alternative. With the massive collections between the attendees, we should be able to construct your fig, but we'd like a back-up plan.
For Option B: Please send me a PM, and I will let you know what snail-mail address to send your fig to. If at all possible, Option A would be best, because it has less room for the USPS to err and lose your fig. But if you really want YOUR fig to be there, we'll do what we can. Just shoot me a PM.
After BrickCon, photos will be posted in a myriad of sites. I'll have mine in my flickr account, and I'm sure plenty will be on various image hosting sites that are used by the community. You'll find most pictures from BrickCon in the Flickr Group.
Pleas post photos of your fig prior to SEPTEMBER 18, 2010. This is earlier than before; it will give us more time to construct them all. If you are sending me your fig, PM me no later than September 15. I must receive the fig prior to September 30.
(Attendees: shoot me a PM to let me know if you would be able to help construct SigFigs. I'd like to avoid duplicates, but I'd rather have those then not at all. Thanks!)
If you have any questions, feel free to ask! Just post em' here.


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Scrap Yard: Does God Exist?
Victor Stenger, professor emeritus of physics and astronomy at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, recently released a book, God: The Failed Hypothesis—How Science Shows That God Does Not Exist. We asked Charles Hayes, dean of the University of Hawai'i's College of Natural Sciences, to offer an opposing viewpoint on the relationship between God and science.
Victor Stenger
Professor Emeritus of Physics and Astronomy, University of Hawai'i; adjunct professor of philosophy, University of Colorado
By this moment in time, science has advanced sufficiently to be able to make a definitive statement on the existence or nonexistence of a God having the attributes that are commonly associated with the Judaic-Christian-Islamic God. This God should be readily detectable by scientific means, given that he supposedly plays such a central role in the operation of the universe and in the lives of humans.
The process I follow is the scientific method of hypothesis testing. Many of the attributes commonly associated with God have specific consequences that can be tested empirically.
If God is the intelligent designer of life on Earth, then we should find evidence for that in observations of the structure of life. We do not. If God has endowed humans with immaterial souls and is the source of morality, then we should find evidence for that in observations of human behavior. We do not.
If God answers prayers, then we should see miraculous effects of prayer. We do not. If God has revealed truths to humanity, then those truths should be empirically verified. They are not.
If God is the creator of the universe and the laws of nature, then we should find evidence for that in astronomy and physics. We do not. If humans are a special creation of God, then the universe should be congenial to human life. It is not.
My search for evidence of God is conducted according to the same standards that are applied in the investigation of any extraordinary claim in science. After evaluating all the evidence, we conclude beyond a reasonable doubt that the universe and life look exactly as they can be expected to look if there is no God.
Charles Hayes
Dean of the University of Hawai'i's college of natural sciences
it's true that many scientists do not believe in a personal God. However, there are also well-known scientists who do. Francis Collins, director of the National Human Genome Research Institute, for example, says, "As a believer, I see DNA, the information molecule of all living things, as God's language, and the elegance and complexity of our own bodies and the rest of nature as a reflection of God's plan."
There is scientific evidence that God exists. Take, for example, the anthropic principle: If the values of certain physics parameters were changed, life as we know it could not exist. The existence of life implies a designer. Atheists argue that perhaps there are other universes that do not have life. However, there is no evidence for the existence of other universes or other life. If you accept that no evidence means no existence, those options are not possible.
Other atheists point out that carbon, which is needed for life, makes up only a small percentage of the mass in the universe. Why, they ask, would God create such a big universe for man, who exists in only a small portion of it? We do not know what God has in mind for his creation, but our inability to explain it does not disprove God. If he created things by evolution, the evidence for evolution does not disprove God, but simply shows how he created. Consider the Genesis passage, "God formed man from the dust of the earth." The Hebrew word for "formed" is also used in the book of Isaiah to describe God forming the nation of Israel, something he did slowly, step by step. We could then translate the Genesis passage as, "God evolved man from small particles."
For every argument that claims to use science to show that God does not exist, there is another side that shows he does.


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May 10, 2004
Dean of Students Tom Bambrey has announced the George Lewes Macktintosh Fellows at a recent Student Honors, Awards, and Prizes Chapel held at the College.
The Mackintosh Memorial Fund was established by the late James Putnam Goodrich in memory of the sixth president of the College. The income from the endowment provides scholarships for six graduating seniors who will be going on the graduate or professional schools.
They are:
* Michael B. Bricker of Indianapolis, Ind. * Galen A. Collins of Cranbury, N.J. * Nathan L. Lundquist of Wabash, Ind. * Benjamin J. Scanlon of Lafayette, Ind. * Robert A. Shaver of Carmel, Ind. * Isaiah C. Sumner of Cedar Lake, Ind.
The Student Honors, Awards, and Prizes Chapel is held every year at Wabash to honor students with awards and prizes for their outstanding work they have demonstrated throughout their college years.


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Selena Gomez Chats Up Barbara Palvin, Appeared Tipsy at 2013 Golden Globes
Uh oh. Is Justin Bieber's brain about to explode since his ex Selena Gomez and Barbara Palvin, the Victoria's Secret model that reportedly came between them, were chatting it up at the 2013 Golden Globes?
Jelena have been on-off since late last year and while the status of their relationship seems perpetually up in the air, the latest is that she shut it down last week in effort to stop the drama that follows the relationship and The Biebs.
Sel and Barbara were both on hand for the Globes and were photographed deep in conversation. Were they discussing The Biebs? Smiling through gritted teeth while exchanging barbs over The Biebs? They posed nicely, but who knows what the lovely ladies were gabbing about. Chances are it involved their bone of contention. Or not.
We're not sure why either starlet was at the Golden Globes, since neither were up for awards. Just sayin'.
Fans were also suggesting that Sel was a bit tipsy at the afterparty. She was talking super fast, slurring her words and was a bit giggly during her interview, which you can watch below.
Sel was living it up with her girlfriends at the event, since she reportedly wants to give up guys for a while in order to get her head back on straight now that's she's free of a relationship.
A source told RadarOnline, "Selena has sworn off men for the time being. She just wants to be free to do what she wants to do and not have to worry about anyone else but herself. It's been a while since she's been able to do that."
The source continued: "So, for now, she wants to go out with her girlfriends or have slumber parties at her home without being committed and in a relationship with a boy."
Yeah, but don't the rules change when "a boy" is the one and only Justin Bieber?
Watch Selena Gomez's Golden Globes Interview


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Say 'Ahhhhh!' — Buffalo's Best Haunted Houses
Did I scare you?
Probably not, but don't worry. There are plenty of local haunted houses that are gearing up to give you goose bumps and make you scream as loud as you can. Leave the scaredy-cats at home because these houses will be bringing you the most terrifying experiences imaginable for Halloween 2012.
House of Horrors and Haunted Catacombs
3757 Union Rd in Cheektowaga (October 17)
This haunted complex provides not one but SIX different houses to scare you! Each house has a different theme -- buried alive, toxic gas chamber...even a house that requires you to wear 3-D glasses.
Check out their preview video for this year's Gates of Hell house!
Frightworld America's Screampark
3097 Sheridan Drive in Amherst (September 21)
Frightworld has been terrifying Buffalo for over 10 years! This complex also features multiple themed houses to keep the experience new and exciting. Frightworld is known for its attention to detail, including a vast graveyard with two 400-gallon swamps. They're so scary that the Travel Channel even featured them as one of "America's Scariest Halloween Attractions."
Final Fear
5600 McKinley Parkway in Hamburg (September 29)
Final Fear boasts that it is "WNY's Scariest Haunted House." The Hamburg Fairgrounds will never look the same once you enter their five different themed houses. Last year was a first for Final Fear -- they featured Western New York's first-ever interactive Haunted House, Zombie Attack.
Check out the video of their Chaos in 3D house!
District of the Dead
2309 Eggert Road, Tonawanda (October 4)
District of the Dead is a newcomer to the haunted house game, but it's certainly making an impact. One of their newest houses for 2012 is the Lake Effect House. This is a frozen wasteland, where the power has gone out, and there is nothing but a flickering flashlight to see with.
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1968 Jeep J2000 Build-Up Finished! - Project J2008Posted in Project Vehicles on August 1, 2009
Lemme explain the method that is my madness. I originally purchased this '68 J2000 from a reader a few years ago after my F-250 tow rig died on La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles. I sent the Ford to take a dirt nap and planned to use the J2000 to haul engines, greasy parts, and other junk. And I did just that (for a couple days). But then I discovered the kingpin bearings were bad in the front axle. So rather than rebuild it, I started researching front axle swap options. Then, the bearing noise in the stock 232 engine started getting louder. Then, I started using a hand-held GPS to see how fast I was really able to travel on the road with the truck's 4.27 gears and 31-inch tires. I got tired of the brick-truck ride and spooky handling, so I added a lift, some 33s, a new engine, and an overdrive tranny to the wish list. And so on.
By the time I was done with the late-night bench racing and parts scrounging, I had turned a perfectly good, running factory Jeep into a magazine project. Crap. First, the scary and broken factory suspension was replaced with a Hell Creek Suspension 4-inch spring lift and the rolling stock got the heave-ho for some smooth and durable Pro Comp 33x12.50R15 A/T tires on 15x8 Eaton heavy-duty steel wheels with simulated beadlocks from National Tire & Wheel. Then I took an early '80s Dodge Dana 44 front axle and later-model J2000 rear Dana 44 to MIT in El Cajon, California, to have them fully rebuilt with 4.56 gears and Eaton Truetrac differentials from Randy's Ring & Pinion before slinging them under the springs. And along with a ton of other odds-and-ends, I put in an injected '92 XJ 4.0L from Scotty's Jeep, Truck & 4x4 in Fontana, California, between the framerails and wired and fired it with a killer harness from Hotwire Auto. An NV3550 and other drivetrain components from Advance Adapters gave me a modern overdrive and a nice place to hook up the Dodge NP208 T-case. Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts hooked the T-case to the Dana 44 axles and that just left the roached interior to take care of.
And that's where BJ's Off-Road comes into the story. If you're a fullsize Jeep guy, you owe it to yourself to check out the company's website and drool over the very complete selection of replacement and performance parts for Wagoneers, Cherokees, and J-trucks. BJ's offers everything from suspension, drivetrain, interior, braking, you name it. So I had little trouble finding some interior refurbishment parts to make the '68's interior comfy and quiet. And since the factory bench was completely broken and missing every spring under the driver's butt, I ordered up a pair of affordable Smittybilt reclining buckets in black vinyl along with a Smittybilt security stereo console. With the interior finished, I'm gonna call this project finished.
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War of Words Between Japan, Russia
Japan said Russian fighter jets intruded on its airspace, raising tensions between the two countries at the same time that Tokyo is engaged in a similar territorial dispute with China. The WSJ's Chester Dawson has the story.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
I ... the the ... another day another territorial dispute involving Japan ... welcome to Asia Today Ahmadi the Sanchanta ... joining me now is Chester Dawson senior reporter with The Wall Street Journal in Tokyo ... just read the latest report of a territorial dispute involves Russia ... aam ... tells a little bit about what happened what we know about the latest deatails ... well according to Japan ... two Russian fighters ... entered Japanese airspace about three pm yesterday ... up for only about a minute or so before they were chased out by four ... Japanese have two fighters ... aam but it's interesting because first of all Russian tonight is ... that that ever happened ... and secondly on the true will be the first time in five years that the Russian aircraft of thought ... actually penetrated were allegedly penetrated Japanese airspace ... now let's just denying therefore also just carrying a few minutes ago the Chinese government officially released a statement saying that ... regarding that Japanese allegations that the Chinese had lost a radar on one of their naval ships ... that had never actually happen can you give us a little bit more input on on ... this breaking news ... yes it's all very strange a mean there's really no we did and it would be confirmed this it's kind of a he said she said type of story but ... um you know I mean they be it's a little odd that these disclosures from Japan didn't come out and sell ... um you know of quite a few days after both of these um purported incidents happened in January but only were disclosed aam ... and this month so aam you know whether that's ... this is because ... you know the Japanese decided to go public with that um to ... you know somehow browbeat China and the not repeating this in the future or whether ... there some other things going on the back stage we don't know of that is just hard to say but don't ... you know ... Willie the war of words if nothing else is certainly getting up in this part of the world ... at the way I describe it interesting that both Russia and China are denying ... but the Japanese to alleging ... what the experts saying about the veracity of what the government is saying now regarding these two separate incidents ... well certainly here in Japan and um I mean everybody takes the government of this word ... on you know you could argue that again by going public with this ... um you know there may be some ... potential Policy Warbler public opinion swaying benefits ... aam and you know as opposed to keeping it private through diplomatic channels but ... um you know I think this and that the consensus in Japan on the among the most experts is that ... Japan would really have any reason to lie about this um ... but ... it you know who knows I mean no and why the Chinese and Russians would then go out and say this never happened it's all ... he apparently fabrication and adjusted really Monday so will others on on all sides ... just to tell me we all know alot about Japan China Tensions become a little bit of on the background regarding Russia ... Japan tensions though if you mentioned earlier this is the first time in five years ... that this is happen but there have been tensions simmering throughout these years ... oh yeah this goes back decades amino ... Japan a Russian every been concluded a peace treaty at the end of World War two ... because of the dispute over the steering issued to these ... islands that um you know basically run show occupied at the tail end of World War two ... which canceled still claims the rights to other therefore islands north of Japan's northernmost island of Hokkaido ... I it's kind of simmered mostly on the back burner um for ... you know that many many years to the case to the creeps up on you know when there's ... efforts to somehow seek a diplomatic approach meant ... aam there been various proposals over the years whereby ... you know Russia you know me train two of them in return for some economic concessions or something but ... it didn't ever really come to much so what remains of born in the side of some ... relations between these two ... powers in northeast Asia ... and where does the US come into the equation in olive this obviously Japan of us are very close allies military allies ... but have they come out with the position on either one of these incidents ... well um I believe that the U S government's um did is ... beyond tax sorcery aam ... except Japan's administration of ... the of the islands in the East China seas that are now the subject of the dispute between Japan and China ... aam and as far as these ... northern islands are concerned ... it's a little more um ... the guy believes that the US cover immense ... and it is basically backs the Russians because in World War two this was kind of a ... somewhat of a subtle business even though Japan wasn't happy about it but ... you know that issue hasn't been as much on the front burner it does complicate things are because for years and years Japan's ... entire defense profile was geared towards ... aam warding off an attack from the north ... and now you've got to um these rising threats in in Japan Celso ... Japan's really being pulled into different directions and then also complicates U S defense policy because ... of you know when the limited resources that the US can bring to bear in Asia ... I have to be spread present also ... doubtful that these incidents come at the same time it may not be entirely hukou incidents but it certainly shows the tremendous pressure ... aam on the um ... the U S and Japanese militarism as part of the world ... at that point ... we will be updating this story throughout the day today with that for the comment from both sides ... tester thank the much feared time for Asia Today Ahmadi the Sanchanta