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A little more than an hour northwest of our studios in St. Paul, Minnesota is the small town of Melrose. And, on September 21, 1896, in that rural farming village just off of what is now known as Interstate 94 was born Walter Breuning, "the world's oldest man" as officially declared by the 2011 Guinness Book of World Records. He died on Thursday in Great Falls, Montana at the age of 114.
Breuning started working for the Great Northern Railway in 1913 and retired when he was 66. The railroad man, whose life spanned three centuries, leaves some sage advice to the rest of us:
"Tell the truth from the go" (it works out better and doesn't kill you).
Eat only two meals per day (breakfast and lunch).
Pay cash for everything (you'll spend more if you charge).
Embrace change (even the computer).
Keep the body busy (even strolling the halls with your walker).
And be kind to others:
"Everybody learns from life what's going on. And if they pay attention to everything that people do, especially helping people, that's one big thing. A lot of people think they're born for themselves; I don't think that. I believe that we're here to help other people all the way through."
Oh, and one other important piece of advice, don't fear death:
"So many people are afraid to die, and there's no use being afraid. You're born to die — everybody. Eventually that's what happens, and maybe it's good, maybe bad. It depends on what you did during your life. If you take care of your life, God will take care of you. Amen."
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CALUMET – Members of the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium & Keweenaw heard about Gov. Rick Snyder's school aid budget proposals and how they could affect the district during their regular meeting Tuesday.
Darryl Pierce, C-L-K superintendent, said Snyder's proposal includes 2.2 percent increase for education. Part of the proposal is for $24 million to school foundations.
"It's an increase of $34 per pupil," Pierce said.
If approved, that would bring the C-L-K per pupil amount of state aid to $7,000 per pupil, Pierce said.
Snyder's proposal also includes $25 million for districts which meet the Michigan Department of Education's Best Practices requirements, Pierce said.
Meeting the Best Practices requirements will bring just $16 per pupil, Pierce said.
"This is actually a decrease of $36," he said.
However, Pierce said with other state funding possibilities, what the district receives would actually be about the same as it has recently received.
"It's more of a level budget," he said.
There was discussion in Lansing of a $150 per pupil cut, Pierce said, so if Snyder's budget proposal is approved, the district shouldn't lose funding.
"Even if it's not an increase, at least we're not going back," he said.
Pierce said the district may not be losing anything with its retirement funding, also.
"Our retirement rate will stay the same," he said. "I look at that as revenue for us."
Snyder's budget proposal includes $10 million for his Digital Learning Initiative, which is for online learning, Pierce said.
Pierce said the State Senate and House will now present their budget proposals, which will then have to be reconciled with the governor's. A final budget should be ready by June 30.
Before their meeting started, board members listened to a presentation by Mark Bonenfant, Calumet High School computer assisted design teacher, about a rapid replicating machine the school received as part of a program with Michigan Technological University.
Bonenfant said representatives at Tech are hoping to use CHS as a test site to see how well students work with the machine, which uses computers to design and cut out items to be replicated.
"It's kind of neat to watch," he said.
Since all the parts on the machine can be replicated by itself, Bonenfant said eventually there will be more of them in the school.
"Our hope is to get all students building their own," he said.
The software is open source, Bonenfant said, which means it's available free online.
It takes a maximum of seven minutes to replicate an item on the machine, Bonenfant said.
The Tech representatives want the CHS students to come up with their own enterprise plan for the machine, Bonenfant said.
In other business, board members:
accepted the resignation of 10-year school board member Matt Vertin, who will now be working for the district as a Career and College Readiness Assistant with Good Marks for Schools, which provides contracted services to school districts, such as school administrators, coaches, secretaries, custodians, substitute teachers, food service workers, child care providers and other non-certified personnel.
heard from Pierce that a new portable automated extended defibrillator is now available to be used at various athletic events.
heard from Pierce the Copper Country Intermediate School District received a $65,567 business consolidation grant, much of which will be used for new business software.


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Local clergy attend annual Priest's Appreciation Dinner
The 15th annual Priest's Appreciation Dinner recently held at St. Anthony's Parish Center was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus from Cardinal Mindszenty Assembly 727, Dunkirk Council 929, Fredonia council 7921, Gowanda Council 15113, Silver Creek Council 5356 and Westfield Council 3100. In attendance were 173 people, 14 priests, three nuns and one deacon.
This year, the Knights once again decided to include the local sisters as well as the deacons to be honored for their dedication. The large number of people attending is a testament to the religious personnel for their love and support.
Prior to the dinner, in the absence of Fr. C.J. Westfield, who is currently hospitalized for heart surgery, Charles St. George, trustee of St. Anthony's Church, welcomed all the attendees on his behalf. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Fr. Charles Zadora, Faithful Friar of Assembly 727 gave the invocation. Following dinner, St. George, chairman of the event and master of ceremonies, welcomed newcomers, Monsignor Albert Clody, retired; Fr. Mark Wolski of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Silver Creek; and Sister Grace Deleon of the St. Columban's. In lieu of introductions of the head table, the chairman passed the microphone to each priest who introduced himself with his comments and entertained the crowd with stories. The chairman then had the three nuns from St. Columban's introduce themselves. Those attending enjoyed their comments, giving their enthusiastic applause.
St. George then thanked all the councils and introduced the Grand Knights of each Council who were Dr. James Strychalski, council 929; Paul Taddio, Council 7921; Francis Perry Jr., Council 15113; Walter Waligora, council 5656; and David Betz, deputy grand knight of Council 3100. St. George then introduced Paul Harvey, Faithful Navigator of the Cardinal Mindszenty Assembly who made a few comments and thanked everyone responsible for making this event successful. Following that, St. George introduced Ernest Maslach, district deputy of the 76th District, and Mark Walter, former district deputy of the 76th District, who presented David Betz of Westfield with a large plaque recognizing the Westfield Council for sponsoring a seminarian.
In conclusion, Chairman St. George gave special thanks to John Mackowiak, Lou Sinare, Jake Proper and Paul Taddio for handling the refreshments. Special thanks also went to Privitera Farms for the flowering plants that enhanced the head table, which were then presented to all the sisters.
St. George, who has chaired the event for 15 years, announced that this would be his last one. He commented that he has enjoyed doing this for the many years, but sometimes age creeps up and it's time to slow down. Chairman St. George received a standing ovation for his remarks.
Closing prayers were given by Faithful Friar Fr. Charles Zadora.


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Debates of Dec. 2nd, 2009
House of Commons Hansard #122 of the 40th Parliament, 2nd Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was self-employed.
- Question Period
- Community Spirit
- Syme 55+ Centre
- Climate Change
- Nelson Leeson
- Bruno DaSilva Community Service Memorial Award
- Egypt
- United Way
- Diane Couët
- Economic Action Plan
- International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
- Liberal Party of Canada
- Status of Women
- Firearms Registry
- Charter for a World without Violence
- National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
- The Economy
- Afghanistan
- The Environment
- Government Accountability
- Harmonization Tax
- Afghanistan
- Employment Insurance
- Infrastructure
- Finance
- Infrastructure
- Olympic Winter Games
- Tax Harmonization
- Labour Relations
- Infrastructure
- Public Works and Government Services
- Tax Harmonization
- World Conference against Racism
- Pickering Lands
- Democracy
- Point of Order
- Government Response to Petitions
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Treaties Act
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Motions for Papers
- Fairness for the Self-Employed Act
- Business of the House
- Fairness for the Self-Employed Act
- Canadian Northwest Passage
- Patent Act
- Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker Peter Milliken
It being Wednesday, we will now have the singing of the national anthem led by the hon. member for British Columbia Southern Interior.
[Members sang the national anthem]
Community Spirit
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Colin Mayes Okanagan—Shuswap, BC
Mr. Speaker, every community has its pioneer families who have contributed to the spirit in the community in which they live.
In the city of Salmon Arm, in the riding of Okanagan--Shuswap, the family I wish to celebrate today is the Askew family. Lloyd and Dorothy Askew founded a meat shop and later expanded it to a supermarket.
Their legacy in the community of Salmon Arm is not only the great business they and their children operate but it is their generous support to every community event and project undertaken to build the great community of Salmon Arm.
Lloyd passed away some time ago and Dorothy died on November 2 of this year, but today, through their children, this legacy still continues.
On behalf of the citizens of Salmon Arm, I thank the Askew family and their staff for all that they have contributed to the community in making it a better place to live. They are truly a shining example to all of us as to the essence of community spirit.
Syme 55+ Centre
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Alan Tonks York South—Weston, ON
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend my congratulations to the George S. Syme Seniors' Centre of York, better known today as the Syme 55+ Centre, as it celebrates 25 years of service to the York South--Weston community.
The Syme 55+ Centre is a charitable, non-profit community-based agency. Since its inception it has been engaged in a mandate where the priority is to improve the lifestyle of seniors by improving their quality of life and by providing opportunities that encourage individuals to achieve their maximum potential.
Throughout the years the centre has continued to bring forward programs and services that have added value to its members, and has shown a dedication and commitment that has changed the lives of many.
I invite the House to join me in honouring the staff and volunteers of the Syme 55+ Centre for 25 years of wonderful service to our community.
Climate Change
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Johanne Deschamps Laurentides—Labelle, QC
Mr. Speaker, today, the "Make your mark, change the world!" petition, signed by more than 55,000 people, was presented to the Canadian government.
The purpose of this protest campaign is to urge the governments of rich countries to adopt measures to decrease their greenhouse gas emissions and work together to reach an agreement that is fair to developing countries and takes the needs of vulnerable populations into account.
Climate change largely affects the poor in southern countries, and they will increasingly be forced to make changes in their way of life.
The Canadian government must make financial commitments to support initiatives to fight climate change in poor countries, and, before leaving for Copenhagen, the Prime Minister must agree to support a binding agreement on climate change.
Nelson Leeson
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is my honour today to rise to pay tribute to the great Nelson Leeson who passed from our presence some time ago.
Nelson was elected president of the Nisga'a Lisims government. He was also the co-chair of the land claims agreement coalition. Nelson was a living symbol of what true leadership and courage in politics looks like. He is a lesson to all of us who seek elected office in speaking on behalf of his people with courage and conviction.
Nelson was a rare man indeed. He had compassion for those who suffered most. He was a bridge always between the first nations and non-first nations of this country. He was always dignified in his actions.
Nelson was also a true friend and mentor to me. He revealed to me the rich and complex culture and history of the Nisga'a people. He guided me through the politics of first nations government and the treaty process.
Nelson Leeson's passing is a true and great loss for his family, for the Nisga'a people, and for the people of this country.
Bruno DaSilva Community Service Memorial Award
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Ed Holder London West, ON
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize Lindsay Sleeth, a fourth year health sciences student from London's University of Western Ontario.
Each year a student at Western receives the Bruno DaSilva community service memorial award, a major scholarship given to recognize a student who leads and understands what it means to give back while carrying a full academic workload. It was my privilege to make this presentation.
The award is given to honour the memory of a young man who died 13 years ago. Bruno inspired, even at his young age, those around him. He was a leader.
Lindsay Sleeth is amazing. In addition to her studies, she is a student mentor and volunteers at Parkwood Hospital with stroke patients. She also heads the health sciences dream team, a student-run group that raises money for the southwestern Ontario chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Congratulations Lindsay. Lindsay embodies the spirit of the Bruno DaSilva award in every way. Bruno's mom, sister and I miss him every day.
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Bernard Patry Pierrefonds—Dollard, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to convey my sincere congratulations to the Association des amis Égypte-Canada, a friendship organization, on the success of its fifth Egyptian festival in Canada, which was held in Montreal from November 4 to 15, 2009.
The festival gives Canadians an opportunity to experience the richness of Egyptian art and culture. This year, Reda, an exceptionally talented international folk performance ensemble, wowed the audience.
It goes without saying that organizing this kind of activity involves a lot of work and planning.
The festival organizers, Nancy Youssef and Adel Iskander, spared no effort. The event was a huge success. They received financial support from the Egyptian ministry of culture thanks to minister Farouk Hosni, whose support for Canadian multiculturalism has been unwavering.
What a wonderful example of co-operation. Thank you all, my friends, and I wish you great success in the future.
United Way
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Patrick Brown Barrie, ON
Mr. Speaker, today I rise in the House to pay respect to my local United Way branch that is celebrating 50 years in Barrie and Simcoe county. In late 1959, the Barrie united appeal was incorporated into the United Way and from day one it has been an indispensable asset to the greater Simcoe county area.
Dennis Terry and honorary chair Jennifer Robinson have taken the vision and passion from that first campaign in 1960 and inspired a new passion to succeed in our community.
This year, the United Way of greater Simcoe county has funded 22 agencies and will help over 150,000 residents. Community groups such as the David Busby Street Centre, the Big Brothers Big Sisters, and the Elizabeth Fry Society are just a few of the organizations that have tremendously benefited. They will be working with a focus on reducing poverty, ending the cycle of abuse, and living with independence and dignity through healthy and stable communities.
On November 26 our United Way celebrated its 50th anniversary of public service. It gives me great pleasure to honour its service and to express my sincere gratitude to all the volunteers and donors of our United Way chapter.
Diane Couët
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Monique Guay Rivière-du-Nord, QC
Mr. Speaker, this December, the Société Nationale des Beaux-Arts will exhibit works by 27 Canadian artists at the Carrousel du Musée du Louvre, and its jury has chosen a work by Quebec artist Diane Couët.
Diane Couët, a professional watercolourist who lives in Prévost in my riding, will exhibit one of her paintings, entitled Les blues de l'Himalaya at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris from December 10 to 13.
After studying plastic arts in the 1970s, she received an attestation of collegial studies in advertising layout a few years later. She publishes her drawings of the Laurentian flora in the Saint-Hippolyte community newspaper, Le Sentier. Diane Couët is one of the few Quebec artists who has illustrated French wine bottle labels. In 1991, she received the award of excellence from the Société canadienne de l'aquarelle. Today, her paintings are held in public and private collections in North America and Europe.
I am proud to draw the attention of the House to the outstanding talent of Diane Couët, and I wish her a future as bright as her paintings.
Economic Action Plan
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Bernard Généreux Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup, QC
Mr. Speaker, today the Minister of Finance presented our government's fourth report on the implementation of Canada's economic action plan.
Faced with this unprecedented crisis, Quebeckers and Canadians wanted a government that takes action. That is what we have done.
We have helped boost the economy, create jobs and protect Quebeckers and Canadians affected by the crisis.
Unlike the Bloc Québécois members who sit on their hands when Quebeckers are in need, we are taking action. Our government is determined to see this through. We will continue to work hard to ensure a lasting economic recovery for all Canadians.
International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Marlene Jennings Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine, QC
Mr. Speaker, I am proud to point out that today marks the International Day for the Abolition of Slavery.
The abolition of slavery represents more than just freedom for millions of people. It also represents the fight against poverty, illiteracy and violence against women and children.
Unfortunately, this system of slavery, thought to have been entirely eradicated, still exists in our world today. Slavery continues in Benin, Chad, Ethiopia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sudan and Togo, to name just a few countries.
Today should be a celebration marking the end of oppression, which unfortunately still exists, and the beginning of a new world in which all people can live without fear of discrimination, and with the enjoyment of equal human rights.
Liberal Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Russ Hiebert South Surrey—White Rock—Cloverdale, BC
Mr. Speaker, a year ago we learned that the Liberals would do anything to take power, including forming a coalition that would give a blank cheque to the NDP and a veto on legislation to the Bloc. When Canadians made it clear they did not support such a blatant lunge for power, the Liberal Party moved to politicize everything.
In the last week alone we have seen the Liberals politicize our soldiers to fundraise and attack a sombre celebration ceremony to promote their gun registry.
Today the Liberals' plan to politicize the Olympics has been discovered. The Liberal member for Vancouver Quadra wrote, "The Liberal Party must capitalize on the positive publicity, excitement and feel-good attitude surrounding the...Games".
Below that, the member encourages her colleagues to raise concerns about the games when asked by the media, noting her office would provide talking points.
We have the only talking points they need. We are proud of our athletes and we wish each and every one of them well.
Status of Women
Statements By Members
December 2nd, 2009 / 2:15 p.m.
Jack Layton Toronto—Danforth, ON
Mr. Speaker, today marks the 20th anniversary of the election of the first female leader of a federal party in Canada. On December 2, 1989, Audrey McLaughlin was elected leader of the New Democratic Party.
Audrey inspired women both within and outside our party to believe that they could play an important role in politics.
Sadly, there has not been enough change since then. Women still only represent 22% of the members of this place.
A great deal of work remains to be done if we want to achieve gender parity in the House of Commons. This is an important goal for advancing women's equality in this country.
Without parity, issues affecting women time and time again get shunted aside, issues such as child care, pay equity, violence against women.
Women deserve better.
Today we want to congratulate Audrey McLaughlin on her pioneering achievement, and we simply want to say, we need more leaders like Audrey.
Firearms Registry
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Candice Bergen Portage—Lisgar, MB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday the opposition members for Laval and Winnipeg South Centre embarrassed themselves by politicizing a sombre non-partisan event. During their shameful smearing of the ceremony that remembered the victims of the December 6 tragedy in 1989, the opposition members chose the politics of the long gun registry over respect and honour.
We will not let the Liberal attack stop us from holding important ceremonies. We will not allow the Liberals' calculated callousness to stop us from being a strong caucus of Conservative women.
How can we tell our sisters, daughters and nieces to get involved in politics when the members opposite wilfully attack a woman MP for attending a ceremony dedicated to stopping violence against women?
My constituents and I believe the ineffective and wasteful Liberal long gun registry must come to an end, but I would never hijack a ceremony of remembrance to promote my view. The opposition should be ashamed for doing just that.
Charter for a World without Violence
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Meili Faille Vaudreuil—Soulanges, QC
Mr. Speaker, today I would like to invite my colleagues to support the Charter for a World without Violence, drafted for those who wish to spread a message of peace and who feel that it is necessary to reach beyond their borders and raise the global social conscience in order to encourage a culture of non-violence.
The charter calls for an end to war, the non proliferation of nuclear weapons, the destruction of stockpiles, respect for the rule of law, the abolishment of all forms of violence—including physical, economic, racial, religious, cultural, sexual and psychological violence—and it implores its adherents to share these ideals.
It is an honour for me to welcome today on the Hill the international delegation of the World March: Pierre Hennico, from Belgium, Emilia Giorgetti, from Italy, and Miguel Angel Fernandez, from Spain, as well as Anne Farrell, from Vaudreuil-Soulanges, who coordinates the francophone section of the World March. Welcome to them all.


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Charter students should be nation builders, says Seth Andrew, the founder of Democracy Prep Public Schools. The seven-school charter network is featured in the first policy brief in American Enterprise Institute's new series of charter schools and civics education.
Andrew's passion for civic activism and academic rigor are at the center of Democracy Prep's model. The network's motto—"Work hard. Go to college. Change the world!"—couples the "no-excuses" charter school movement's emphasis on student achievement with a decidedly civic focus. This pairing is in the schools' DNA; students and parents are exposed to an explicit and unapologetic emphasis on civic education from day one. As Andrew quipped at a 2012 event at the Brookings Institution, "We are called Democracy Prep, not Generic Prep."
. . . Andrew views charter schooling as an ideal venue for experimenting with exactly how to teach citizenship. When it comes to civic education, Andrew argues, "The charter sector can start to model best practices . . . and really take risks"—such as sending a fleet of students to the streets of Harlem in a GOTV (get out the vote) campaign."
Democracy Prep teaches "what it means to be a citizen by doing—mobilizing voters, lobbying state legislators, and teaching their own family members about the importance of voting rights. Meanwhile, classroom lessons about history, government, rights, and responsibilities provide students with the foundation and context necessary to understand why civic engagement is so important."
Of course, preparing students to be good citizens can take many forms. National Heritage Academies, a for-profit charter network based in Michigan, stresses character education. I wrote the Counting on Character brief for AEI.
Character education is ubiquitous and relentless at NHA schools. Each month is assigned a "moral focus" or virtue, which teachers are supposed to weave into their lessons and students write about from kindergarten through eighth grade. Signs in classrooms and hallways honor examples of virtue.
Like other charter schools, NHA promises parents to teach a rigorous curriculum that will prepare their children for success in college. It also promises a moral education imbued with traditional values such as love of country and family. Good character is not just a private asset, NHA leaders believe. It leads to good citizenship.
The AEI series will look at a variety of ways to teach civics and citizenship.


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NEW! Did you know you must now apply to change or declare a major? There are two separate forms: One for students with fewer than 90 units and one for students with 90 or more units.
- Visit the new Alternate Majors webpage on the Hub to find suggestions for similar, non-impacted major and/or minor combinations to those majors which are impacted.
- Visit the new Change of Major Department Admission Requirements webpage on the Hub to view links to major department websites which explain the requirements to get into their major.
Check out the FAQ webpage for assigned undeclared incoming students.
Finding and Submitting Paperwork to Declare or Change Your Major or Minor
Undergraduate students who wish to apply to change their degree major objectives should obtain a change of major form at the Registrar's Form webpage. The form requires the approval of the appropriate university official(s). There are two forms, one if you have earned under 90 units, another if you have earned 90 or more units. Please note that applications to change the major or add a major or minor for those with 90 or more units require a signed major or minor form and the signature of the Associate Dean.
The change of major is not official until the completed form is on file with the Registrar's Office. This form may also be used to move from undeclared to a major; declare a second major, or change a minor. For graduate change of major, apply here.
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Changing a Major and the Presidential Directive
Highlights from PD 2009-05 Guideline 3 - Declaring a Major
- Newly admitted transfer students and students returning from disqualification who are "admitted undeclared" must apply for and be accepted into a major before completing 30 new or additional units at SJSU.
- Students who have been disqualified from a major and assigned to undeclared generally must be reinstated to the original major or apply to a new major by the end of the semester following the disqualification.
- A student wishing to declare an impacted major must submit to the appropriate department an application to change a major no later than November 1 or April 1 (unless the department sets a different deadline), to be considered for the following semester.
- Students applying to an impacted major must meet the eligibility criteria set by the department for admission to the impacted major. Departments will decide admissions into impacted majors.
- Students who apply to an impacted major but are not admitted should find an alternative major in the semester subsequent to being denied admission.
- Students who apply a second time to an impacted major will face the enrollment restrictions for high unit seniors if their second application is unsuccessful.
Highlights from PD 2009-05 Guideline 4 - Changing a Major
- Students who have earned 90 units or more at the end of Fall 2009, and who request to change a major, add a major or minor, or change a minor, must have their application for such changes reviewed by the Associate Dean of the college of the new requested major and/or minor program.
- Students with more than 120 units have further guidelines to follow when applying to change or add a major and/or minor.
- A student wishing to apply to an impacted major must check with the advisors in that major to learn what impaction criteria are to be met; this may include a time frame and/or deadline for application.
- Students must meet the department's eligibility criteria and follow the department's admission procedures.
- Students who apply to an impacted major but are not admitted should find an alternative major in the semester subsequent to being denied admission.
- Students who apply a second time to an impacted major will face the enrollment restrictions on high unit seniors if their second application is unsuccessful.
- Students may choose to appeal a denial.
Having Trouble Getting into the Major of your Choice?
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Im pretty new here and quite new to tea in general as well. I've had a bad habit of drinking a lot of soda for quite a long time, and have developed an interest in the health benefits of green tea lately.
Because of this I've decided to attempt to ween myself off soda completely and acquire a liking for green tea. I've never been much of a tea liking person in the past but these days Im growing more and more interested in promoting good health in myself. About the only tea I've ever enjoyed was the tea served with the food at a chinese restaurant I used to frequent (I don't think it was a green, and it was very mild).
I recently purchased the green tea starter set from Adagio and have tried two of the teas with it so far, but Im wondering if Im doing something incorrectly? I've tasted the genmai cha and citron green, and both seem to have come out fairly bitter to my taste, even after the addition of some honey.
Now, this likely could be because of my normal consumption of exceedingly sweet drinks, but Im wondering also if Im steeping incorrectly? I heat the water up to near boiling, add it to the infuser, add the leaves and let sit for 3 minutes before draining.
Now assuming Im doing things correctly, is there any other types of green tea any of you more familiar with greens could recommend to me as I work to acquire this new taste? Im thinking I may order a sample of the raspberry flavored tea but am not sure what to expect after the citron green.
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CHULA VISTA, Calif. – The U.S. archery team, which features the No. 1 men's recurve archer in the world, is aiming to be even better.
In a historic signing ceremony held Wednesday, the U.S. Olympic Committee, in cooperation with Easton Foundations, announced a joint agreement to construct a 40,000 square foot (3,716 square meter), state-of-the-art archery field house to be located at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Chula Vista, near San Diego.
"This facility will advance the art-science of archery to new levels," said Bob Easton, a member of the Easton family, which started the company that is now Easton-Bell Sports with a line of archery products in 1922. "We are proud to join USA Archery to make a dream like this come true."
The facility will aid in the development of archery on two plains, both competitively and at the grassroots level.
"For our national and Olympic teams, this indoor facility will eliminate the weather element and greatly improve training," said Greg Easton, the president and Board of Directors member of Easton Foundations. "It will allow us to reach out to the community with camps and other community events.
| U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Scott Blackmun, left, and Easton Foundations
president Greg Easton sign the archery field house agreement.
Leading the list of supporters is Team USA's Brady Ellison, a seven-time World Cup gold medalist and the No. 1 ranked recurve archer in the world in 2011 and 2012. He has qualified, pending approval from the U.S. Olympic Committee, to compete this summer at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
"The ability to now train harder and smarter is certainly going to raise the bar to a whole new level," said Ellison, of Glendale, Ariz. "I would just like to thank everyone who helped us get to this level."
The facility still needs to go through the permitting process prior to construction, which is slated to begin this fall. It will be built near the center of the OTC, close to the visitor's entrance.
Ellison, 23, has been a part of the OTC's resident program for six years as he has developed into a world-class archer.
"When I first came here, everywhere I went, I was meeting world champions and Olympic gold medalists, and silver medalists, in a wide range of sports," Ellison recalled. "It's just great to now know I am one of them.
"A training center like this, which also provides weight-training and nutrition, is a main reason why Team USA is one of the best in the world."
The new venue will provide athletes a space to fine tune their equipment and give them access to a premier training facility tailored specifically to the needs of their sport. The agreement also will bring additional on-site housing to the training center.
"Jim Easton and the entire Easton family have given an extraordinary amount of time and energy to the Olympic Movement, and by creating a new and improved training site for U.S. archers, have added an incredible physical reminder of the Easton family's Olympic legacy," said USOC CEO Scott Blackmun said in a statement.
"We're grateful for the Easton Foundations' support in this new endeavor and thrilled to have a permanent home-base that will aid in the development of current and future Olympic and Paralympic archers in the U.S."
The indoor facility will provide athletes with element-free training at the official Olympic distance of 70 meters.
In a late addition to the news conference, Denise Parker, Chief Executive Officer of USA Archery, announced a contract extension for KiSik Lee, the national head coach of the U.S. Olympic Archery Training Program.
"A world-class facility deserves a world-class coach," Parker said. "So we are proud to announce a contract extension through the year 2016."
Lee, the former coach of Korea's Olympic archery team, has held this position with Team USA since January 2006.
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At the Opening Session of the We Are All Jordan Forum
Dead Sea, Jordan
26 July 2006
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Dear Brothers,
May God grant you good health.
I am here today to welcome all of you, and wish you success. God willing, this meeting will be productive and fruitful, and the results will meet people's ambitions and hopes.
The challenge laid before us in this meeting is extraordinary, and requires all of us to work with a team spirit, guided by a sense of responsibility and national duty to our homeland, eschewing personal interests.
We, all of us gathered in this hall, are Jordan. There should be no formalities between us, no need for appeasement and no personal agendas. The priorities, as you well know, have been defined, and the individuals you chose during the last meeting, have striven over the past days, with utmost devotion, to define the sub-topics and objectives of these sessions, according to the priorities identified in the last meeting.
I have placed great hopes in this forum, and I hope that by the end of the forum tomorrow that we will have reached a consensus on national principles and one national vision and plan and on a definition of the goals and priorities whose implementation should be accelerated to protect Jordan and its achievements and keep our country moving forward.
It is important that we all agree on laws that are necessary to safeguard the nation and accelerate economic and political reforms, so that we may present them to the extraordinary session of Parliament.I ask you to suggest mechanisms through which we can guarantee the implementation of your recommendations.
As you well know, the conditions and challenges we face demand that we work to the utmost of our ability and move as quickly as possible. Every one of us bears a responsibility: the government, senators, deputies, judges, the media, parties, professional associations, the private sector, and each citizen of this homeland.
As for the situation in Lebanon, we exerted great efforts over the past few days and were able, thank God, to overcome the air blockade imposed on Lebanon. The first Royal Jordanian Air Force plane arrived there today, carrying a mobile hospital and medical equipment for the victims of the Israeli aggression. Also on board are Royal Engineering Corps teams to reopen Beirut airport.
I will be with you, during these two days, to participate and assist in any way that you require. God willing, together we will see the results tomorrow, and they will meet our expectations.
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Posted on Pizza Brain facebook page 10 hours ago.CALLING ALL PIZZA SLINGERS: do u know how to bang out pies? Good. Send us a message. Team pizza brain would like to consider hiring you. Only serious inquiries will be considered. Seriously. Until then, xoxo team pizza brainNorma
There ya go Norma.... Time for a career move?
They don't call him Pizza Brain for nuth'in, right Norma!That world's first pizza museum idea is quickly putting that young man on the map....
Hey now, I'M from Philly!
There sure are a lot of famous people from Philly....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_people_from_Philadelphia
Steve from Philly is a jack of all trades and also a pizza lover. He should also be in the mural. Norma
+1Maybe that artist could change Ben's face into Steve's face?
How true...EV is a pizza industrialist. I jus thought it would be fun to see him dressed in 'ol Ben's clothing.
Sorry, I just had to share this facebook Pizza Brain post about national pizza month. May be considered "in poor taste" and I'll probably get in trouble for it, but here goes! On second thought, maybe I better wouldn't!
Another Pizzeria with a pedigree coming to that area.Is this a great town, or what ?http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/the-insider/Old-fashioned-pizza-for-Fishtown.htmlOld-fashioned pizza for FishtownBeer brewer turned pizza maven Joe Beddia has obtained zoning approval for his Girard Avenue parlor, Pizzeria Beddia, at 115 E. Girard Ave., replacing a deli at Shackamaxon Street.Beddia, a self-described pizza nerd, picked up management and pie knowledge with jobs at Tria, Osteria, South Philadelphia Tap Room and Madison, Wis.'s Pizza Brutta before he landed at Zavino.Unlike all those newfangled/oldfangled Neapolitan brick-oven pies out there, Beddia says he is going with a brick-lined Montague deck oven to do his 18-inch pizzas. He expects to open next yearWhether it's a brick oven or gas-fired, that's not the secret, Beddia says. "It's in the technique and the fermentation," he said."It may sound cheesy, but it's how much care you put into it."
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Human Rights Watch: Ban "Terminator" Robots Before We Lose Control
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Humanitarian group predicts war crimes and worse if robot AIs are trained to target and kill humans
Thus far, no nation has produced a fully autonomous robotic soldier.
I. Human Rights Watch Warns of Robotic War Crimes
However, many observers fear we are creeping towards an era in which automated killing machines are a staple of the battlefield. The U.S. and other nations have been actively been developing
, and
unmanned vehicles. Most of these machines are imbued with some degree of artificial intelligence and operate in a semi-autonomous fashion. However, they currently have a human operator in the loop, (mostly) in control.
But experts fear that within 20 to 30 years artificial intelligence and
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Current generation war robots, like the MAARS robot, have a human operator in the loop.
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, Arms Division director at Human Rights Watch, "Giving machines the power to decide who lives and dies on the battlefield would take technology too far. Human control of robotic warfare is essential to minimizing civilian deaths and injuries. It is essential to stop the development of killer robots before they show up in national arsenal. As countries become more invested in this technology, it will become harder to persuade them to give it up."
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The proposal, co-endorsed by the
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, also calls on a prohibition on development, production, and testing of fully autonomous war robots.
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robotic warfare saves the lives of soldiers
-- arguing that it makes war too convenient. They argue that an "autocrat" could turn
cold, compassionless robots
on killing their own civilian population. It would be much harder to convince humans to do that.
Countries could also claim their cyber-soldiers "malfunctioned" to try to get themselves off the hook for war crimes against other nations' civilians.
And of course science fiction fans will recognize the final concern -- that their could be
legitimate bugs
in the AI which cause the robots to either not properly calculate a proportional response to violence, to not distinguish between civilian or soldier, or --
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Comments Mr. Goose, "Action is needed now, before killer robots cross the line from science fiction to feasibility."
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Norwich — U.S. Sen.-elect Chris Murphy said Tuesday that he will work to exclude education, transportation and science funding from any federal budget cuts next year because he believes they are critical to reviving Connecticut's lagging economy.
"These investments matter more here," Murphy said in delivering a keynote speech at a breakfast meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of Eastern Connecticut before about 150 people at the Holiday Inn.
Murphy praised Gov. Dannel P. Malloy for increasing investments in the biosciences, primarily in the Farmington area, saying that he believes the benefits eventually will spill over to eastern Connecticut, despite the "agitas" of some economic leaders in this region who believe more should be done to revive fortunes here as Pfizer Inc. reduces its presence in Groton. He said these "overdue investments" can only help Connecticut's economy, which has failed to create any job growth over a two-decade period.
"We have generally been lacking a cohesive economic strategy in this state for about 20 years," Murphy said.
Murphy said his policy agenda includes a push to see that the Central Corridor rail initiative linking southeastern Connecticut with Canada and points north moves forward.
"I think it is economic genius to recognize the importance of commuter rail," he said.
But while Murphy favors holding the line on some federal budget cuts, he acknowledged the need to reduce defense spending even as he committed to protecting the Navy's projected two-submarines-a-year production schedule that benefits Electric Boat.
Murphy, saying "we're in the middle of a global recession," acknowledged the need to reduce the federal debt by $3 trillion to put the country on track to "leapfrog the rest of the world in terms of the economy." But Murphy said that, instead of across-the-board cuts, he would support targeted reductions that leave key economic drivers and investments in place.
"I see enormous economic rewards ahead if we do it right," he said.
In addition, Murphy said he could see benefits from lowering corporate tax rates and simplifying the federal tax code, which might include reducing itemized deductions.
But Murphy said any reductions should be accompanied by policy changes that would ease the impact of the cuts. Among his ideas is to lessen dependence on foreign contractors by instituting a more aggressive buy-American campaign on the federal level.
"As we shrink the pie ... we have to increase the slice spent on American companies," he said.
Murphy, who has been representing northwestern Connecticut as the 5th District U.S. congressman, introduced himself to business leaders as a die-hard Red Sox fan who has roots in the region. His great-grandfather, the ninth of 13 children, was born in Norwich, he said, and became a probate judge in the Windham area while also heading a construction company that built dozens of structures, primarily in eastern Connecticut.
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Around the world, economic forces are shaping global politics, from Arab youth demanding economic opportunity to financial crises toppling governments. And while our friends in Europe face their most severe economic test since World War II, we continue to have our own economic challenges here at home. As Harry Truman wisely said, "Our relations, foreign and economic, are indivisible."
That's why Secretary Clinton has placed economic statecraft at the center of our foreign policy. As she put it: "America's economic strength and our global leadership are a package deal. A strong economy…gives us the leverage we need to exert influence and advance our interests. It gives other countries the confidence in our leadership and a greater stake in partnering with us."
At the same time, our global leadership -- from the allure of our values to the network of American diplomatic posts to our unmatched ability to marshal international cooperation -- is essential to our economic renewal. In these tough times, we must not forget that our presence in the world's most dynamic regions supports job creation at home.
Every day, our ambassadors and civil and Foreign Service officers advocate on behalf of U.S. businesses, small and large, to find new customers, compete for contracts, navigate foreign regulations, protect intellectual property rights, and resolve investment disputes. Working to build an open, fair, and transparent global economic order, we negotiate international treaties and agreements that open new markets for U.S. goods and services and lay the foundation for sustainable growth. Around the world, we work to create the stability that underpins our national security and our economic prosperity.
Here are just a few of the ways that the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) are working to support job creation and economic growth here in America:
We advocate on behalf of American businesses: Each day, the State Department helps American firms of all sizes win contracts abroad to create jobs here at home -- from helping Boeing sell airplanes to Russia, Thailand and the United Arab Emirates to supporting Los Angeles-based Solar Reserve in its successful $650 million bid to build a solar power plant in Spain. We also help American businesses navigate foreign regulations and, when issues arise, help them resolve payment and investment disputes. Our economic officers and the Commerce Department's Commercial Service Officers wake up every day thinking of new, creative ways to assist American businesses and create American jobs.
We help bring foreign investment to the United States: The State Department leads negotiations of Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs), which facilitate foreign investment in the United States and open new markets for U.S. goods and services in emerging economies. Our ambassadors lead foreign investors on trips to the United States, introducing foreign business executives to potential opportunities and commercial partnerships. We negotiate these treaties, organize these delegations, and make the case for economic opportunities in America for one simple reason: foreign investment directly supports over three million American jobs and over $400 billion in wages per year.
We help eliminate obstacles to selling in foreign markets: The State Department helps U.S. companies tear down barriers to trade, investment, and fair competition. Too often, American companies don't get a fair shake when they compete abroad, so we try to level the playing field. From protecting intellectual property to fighting corruption and "red tape," American diplomats are working every day to make foreign markets more accessible to American companies.
We help cultivate the next generation of markets: The State Department and USAID work together to accelerate economic development in countries that can become new markets for U.S. goods and services in the future. We help the people of other nations to build -- and rebuild -- their economies because it's the right thing to do and because it's an investment in our shared prosperity and security. South Korea, Eastern Europe, Germany, and Japan were major recipients of U.S. development assistance over the last 60 years -- they are now among our most important trading partners and allies. Today, we're working to ensure that the Arab political awakening is also an economic awakening. We're helping countries liberalize once-closed economies, engaging youth in civil society, and encouraging entrepreneurship because we understand that open markets and free societies contribute to regional stability and provide opportunities for American businesses. Just this week, the State Department brought together U.S. and Tunisian business leaders to help facilitate deals that will accelerate job creation and economic growth in both countries.
We facilitate legitimate international travel and bring tourists to the United States: Making travel safer and easier is a priority for the State Department, because it's one of our core missions -- and because getting foreign businesspeople and tourists into the United States is great for the economy. The travel and tourism industry supports more than seven million U.S. jobs. One American job is created for every 87 foreign visitors to our country -- and we need those jobs. Last month, we granted almost 375,000 visas to tourists and businesspeople so they could come to the United States to shop in our stores, eat in our restaurants, and invest in our communities. International students attending American colleges and universities injected more than $21 billion into the U.S. economy last year. In addition to issuing passports and visas, the State Department negotiates agreements which make it easier for airlines to fly between American and foreign cities. The U.S.-European Union Open Skies agreement was estimated to result in 75 million new passengers, the creation of 35,000 American jobs, and $16 billion in direct economic benefits to the United States and EU.
These are just a few examples of the ways the people of the Department of State and USAID enhance economic growth at home and protect our national security.
This was first posted at TheHill.com.
Han M. in New York writes:
I think in order for the U.S. to raise much higher the role than before in the international community, we must promote the involvement of our country in every part of the world. The U.S. is still one of the greatest and strongly country regardless of what is going on with the economy and political situation which I strongly believe to be resolved very soon. Recent events around the world from political changes in Arab nations to Burma (my native country but I am now a citizen of the U.S. and I am very proud) and natural disasters from Thailand to Turkey, there are a lot of rooms for the United States to help, invest and promote our good will around the world. I believe in might and strength of our country. We still have many smart people in our country but we must find out and promote these people; forget about superficialities of an individual such as color, religion, sexual orientation and country of origin. The brain matters the most.
Also, the U.S. is so vast and so many places to introduce the world. From Pacific to Atlantic and from Hawaii to Gulf Mexico, there are plenty of places for people from around the world to visit. We have great university and education system. We should be a bit more open to the world than we do now at the same time we must pay attention to our national security; many jobs will be created by that as well (in term of national security). I also like to wish the best to Mrs. Clinton for her trip to Burma. I hope she'll have a successful and fun trip. God bless the United States of America.
Zharkov in the U.S.A. writes:
If this program is so successful, how do you explain the US trade deficit - the largest deficit in human history?
Maureen in Massachusetts writes:
Creating Jobs at Home/Secretary Thomas Nides--
Imagine waking up every day asking yourself what can you do today to advocate for the U.S. and simultaneously create jobs, improve our economy, global leadership, foreign relations and our national security? This is economic statecraft Secretary Clinton/State style.
"After all, 95% of the world's consumer's live outside our borders†hence the foreign policy goal of economic statecraft is logical and necessary. As our nations companies make trade deals with the Asia- Pacific region for example, it is predicted that 130,000 American jobs will be created not to mention $25 billion in export trade transactions -(WhiteHouse.gov remarks President Obama, Nov.19 Bali...Fact Sheet U.S. Export Promotion and The Asia-Pacific Nov.17)
What a pleasure to read this post by Secretary Thomas Nides... the pen seems to flow with ease as he takes on this difficult subject of the US economy and global leadership. The many interlinked components have been broken down to understandable, interesting and really enjoyable reading. His writing serves as a true teaching tool for those trying to ascertain the valuable assets of our State Department/ USAID. How and why foreign investment in the US creates millions of jobs and billions of dollars in wages. Why trade, treaties, tourism and Tunisia are all part of the the leadership package deal.
L. Evens in Canada writes:
Business will require energy and so will the people. Currently we do not have anywhere near enough energy output in any country to support growing business and populations.
In my view some of our greatest advancement will require massive amounts of energy - beyond which few could possibly in vision. All options must remain on the table - energy from all sources will be needed.
In developing countries and there are lots of them - what can they buy or produce without energy?
Some of our current businesses would rather fight in courts over intellectual property rights to secure an ever diminishing group of customers.
Many of the tools used to enforce intellectual property rights actually destroy innovation and creation.
Companies spending huge amounts of money to protect their IP rights would have far greater returns if they invested money in developing countries - rather than fight over diminishing returns and higher and higher costs - they could help create the conditions for new customers, after all if you have no electricity - what good is a mp3 player or computer or the next app?
Businesses must also learn to give their customers what they want, where they want it and how they want it. Not what is currently in practice.
Our resources must be utilised to better efficiency and foolishness should not be rewarded. Imagine creating a product that blows away in the wind or is carried by insects and the owners of that property sue when their material ends up somewhere it shouldn't.(GMO) - Madness that people have invested in this and even greater madness the courts around the world accept any legal arguments from companies who knowingly develop something that blows away or is stolen by insects.The technology is useful but our world is not yet ready for this type of technology.
I read last week the DOJ wants people to use their real names on line and make it some sort of crime to use aliases. What a bunch of nonsense. First off- given how technology has been allowed to develop - it is harmful. We live with ever increasing amounts of fraud and impersonation and much of that comes from electronic data bases. We have watch how hackers make digital security efforts look hopeless but the DOJ want people to serve up their life digitally without protection - foolish waste of time and money - how would you even begin to try and police an enforce such a notion - given how most digital mediums are so hackable and weak - The DOJ could do little to figure out what is what and who is who. A waste of time and money. More foolishness.
What happened to the pipeline that was supposed to be built from Canada to the US? This should have been done years ago. This pipeline while not perfect is much needed for energy security, jobs etc for both countries. Seems the environmentalists would prefer to support despicable regimes and oppression - support some truly vile regimes.
The oil from the tar sands will still flow and will just go elsewhere to places that don't give a crap at all about the environment- so in a very global sense the environmentalists have ensured likely a far greater impact on the global environment by pushing the oil elsewhere.Foolish and so is the notion that solar panels will save us. Energy from all sources must be embraced, enhanced and innovated or else we should just go back to living in caves.
For us as a species to survive we do really have to do better - i think mandatory courses in common sense are called for - but then again - you either got it or you don't - the same with ethics.
Some nice programs are on the go but we need more punch - we need some critical parts of our society to change. Most of all we need to change the way we think and the rest will fall into place. Thought precipitates the action -- those actions shape our world.
Hilary - What are you going to do when you don't need to fly around the world? What will you do in 2012?


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Have just come across this video on Youtube tonight, showing a couple of interviews Paul did in 2001 around the time of "Freedom".
If you skip to about 17:40 to the performance of Freedom, I'm wondering who the musicians are on stage with him? The drummer certainly looks like Blair Cunningham (Off The Ground and subsequent tour) but I don't recognise the guitarist or keyboard player.
I guess this must have been one of the very last times that he performed live in a band set up without it being the regular Abe/Rusty/Brian/Wix line up?


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peeker643 wrote:Next year's flavor of the day will surpass Barkley. It happens almost every year. Someone like Cam or RGIII will be a breakout player.
I don't begrudge the kid staying. It's fine. If he's staying to be a kid and a student (and by all accounts he's a good one of each) then whatever. But I do agree a top 10 pick going back to hopefully improve his draft status (and again I'm not saying he is) is crazy in this new NFL financial environment. It would cost him more to Locker it then he stands to make if he nails it, no?
Agree with this. He's way more likely to follow Locker's path (or worse) than Luck's. Not a smart move career-wise, but, like Peeker said, if he just wants to enjoy his youth, then whateva.
Hopefully he hasn't carried that Uber-Christian thing to virginity like Tebow has, though. If that's the case, then he's got no damn reason to be staying in school.


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What do all of you make of the whole Paul is dead craze? Although I have never believed it, it does make for interesting discussions, and the so-called clues are very striking.
Anyone pick up any other "clues", other than the ones everybody already knows about?
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Today at Acton University, Fr. Michael Butler examined the history of Church-State relations in the Orthodox Tradition with special reference to the modern, Russian context in his lecture "Orthodoxy, Church, and State." The audio of his lecture will be available via Ancient Faith Radio sometime in the coming weeks. As a teaser, I would like to briefly examine two concepts of Orthodox political theory to which Fr. Butler devoted specific attention: symphonia and sobornost.
Due to the influence of Max Weber, symphonia is often mischaracterized as caesaropapism (a term he coined), the state in which a nation's sovereign is supreme in all ecclesiastical matters as well as those of state. It would be, then, a complete absorption of the Church by the state. Actual historical instances of this would include (to varying degrees) the Church of England where the monarch is the head and Imperial Russia from Tsar Peter the Great's Westernizing reforms to the Bolshevik revolution. In the latter case, as Fr. Michael noted, one can see a distortion of symphonia for the elevation of state power, but not its essence or, by far, the complete historical picture. (more…)


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2 min Sea for 2 guests Center - 3
Size22 m²
Floor No.2(with elevator)
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- Washer/dryer
- Smoking allowed
- Elevator in building
- Lockable room
- Pets allowed
- Suitable for events
Accommodation summary
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The flat was renovated in November 2012 with quality materials and furniture. It is well fitted, bright, elegant, clean, has a well-equipped kitchen, a pleasant bathroom and very high ceilings. It can accommodate up to 2 persons. Equipment and services provided consist of (but are not limited to) a fully serviced kitchen with stove, microwave, and TV, linen, towels, water, electricity and heating (all included in the price).
Feel free to contact us if you have any questions! With the hope that our apartment will allow you to make the best of our beautiful city of Nice, we are looking forward to seeing you!
How to reach the apartment: Our apartment is located at 14th avenue Grosso at the 2nd floor with lift. It is easily accessible by most means of transport. By car, take the "St Philippe" exit on the fast way. By train, take bus 23 until the stop "Gambetta Dante". By plane, take bus 23 or 98 until the stop "Grosso CUM". Then, whether it is by car, tram, bus or on foot, since the neighborhood is extremely well serviced, going around in Nice is not complicate at all. Visiting all Nice and its amazing surroundings (Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Italy etc.) is therefore nice and easy!
Last but not least, various public parking facilities (and also streets with free parking spots) are close by.
Everything that the seaside, the down-town, the historical center and the pedestrian zone have to offer is at your door! Whether you are looking for beach, walks along the seaside, cultural tourism, typical or modern restaurants, shopping or night-life, everything is at few minutes walking distance!
The city of Nice is the second biggest after Marseille in the Region that covers Provence, Alpes and Côte d'Azur. Nice is the most visited destination in France after Paris.
In Nice, you can enjoy a Mediterranean climate with mild temperatures most of the year. You have lots of cultural spots and museums like the Opera de Nice (constructed in the 19th century), the Marc Chagall Museum and the Matisse Museum, among many others. You also have the lovely botanical garden and several monuments and visit cathedrals like Sainte-Réparate, Saint-Jacques, Notre-Dame de Nice and the Russian Orthodox Cathedral. You can also enjoy lovely walks in the Promenade des Anglais, along the Baie des Anges (Bay of the Angels) and you also have a large selection of stores, restaurants and cafés where one can sit outside and enjoy an appetizer.
Cannes – 25 km
Antibes – 18 km
Saint-Tropez – 70 km
House rulesDepartures and arrivals: We will meet you directly at the apartment. The arrival times and departure must be agreed in advance. Arrivals are preferably after 5 pm. Departures are preferably before 10 am. When possible, you will be able to leave your luggage. We are not available to receive guests after 8pm from Monday until Saturday or on Sunday the whole day. Nevertheless, we can send a trusted contact person that will ask you on arrival an additional fee of 20€.
Security Deposit: €150
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The host is service-minded, reliable and flexible. The apartment was small though fulfilled all the basic requirements, incl. a reasonably comfortable bed, basic kitchen and a surprisingly nice bathroom and toilet. Though the furniture is mainly IKEA quality (or lack thereof) it is a good place to spend a weekend in walking distance from the promenade (5 min), place Massena (15 min) and the old city (18 min). It's even got a Blue Bikes (Velobleue) station right next to the entrance. Even though the street outside is heavily trafficed, the windows blocked most of the noise and we had a lovely time in Nice. I can recommend a stay at Blvd Grosso for any young couple on a low budget trip to Nice.
Salvatore is a nice and helpful guy. The contact before we arrived was good and our early check-out was not a problem.
The appartment looks exactly like the pictures and was clean, but it is quite small and I would not recommend it for very tall people, more than 2 people or for a stay of more than 2-3 nights.
The location is great, next to the old town, 10 min. walk to the beach and with a nice view of the Garibaldi Square and the mountains outside Nice. The square has some traffic which starts very early in the morning so bring earplugs if you want to sleep with the windows open.
I have been a month in Niza and I've stayed in the studio on the Boulevard François Grosso. The studio was very nicely decorated, very clean and very bright too well that the studio is so close to the beach. Shopping are also nearby. Of course it was not big bother me in the studio a little noisy due to road traffic, but nonetheless has. It would be beneficial if you would notify the tenants that you are responsible for the linens and towels. Salvatore was always courteous and very pleasant. I can recommend the studio to anyone.
Ich bin eine Monat lang in Niza gewesen und hab mich im Studio am Boulevard François Grosso aufgehalten. Das Studio war sehr nett eingerichtet, sehr sauber und sehr hell. Auch gut, dass das Studio so nahe am Strand liegt. Einkaufsmöglichkeiten befinden sich auch in der Nähe.
Natürlich war es im Studio ein wenig laut wegen des Strassenverkehrs, doch nicht desto trotz hat es mich nicht gross gestört. Es wäre von Vorteil, wenn man den Mietern mitteilen würde, dass man selbst für die Bettwäsche bzw. Geschirrtücher verantwortlich ist.
Salvatore war stets zuvorkommend uns sehr nett. Ich kann das Studio jedem empfehlen.
The studio was perfectly clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Everything was new and in good condition. The studio is well situated near the tramway station and walking distance from the centre of Nice and Vieux Nice.
Salvatore was very friendly and flexible about our late night arrival and early departure which was much appreciated. I would recommend this accommodation for a visit to Nice.
We are satisfied! The apartment is minimal, the sofa bed is not very comfortable and there is noise of traffic and nightlife in the square outside. But the location is perfect. With earplugs and a little patience in the cramped space, it's good value for money!
Vi är nöjda! Lägenheten är minimal, bäddsoffan inte särskilt skön och det bullrar av trafik och nattliv på torget utanför. Men läget är perfekt. Med öronproppar och lite tålamod på det trånga utrymmet, är det bra valuta för pengarna!
Salvatore is very sympatic and well organized. There where no problems with the studio. Everything was clean and in good conditions. Check-in and check-out was very straightforward. Thanks again.
I've stayed there with my wife for 4 nights.
I'd LOVE to recommend this place for those who are under 180cm (because it is very small and the ceiling of the bathroom and the loft are quite low.)
We enjoyed cooking with some fresh ingredients from Marche or super market Monoprix that was very close to the place.
Salvatore was nice person. We hope seeing him and staying there again!!
Thank you.
Good location. Studios are relatively ringhörig. But neighbors were quiet. Salvatore was very friendly.
Gute Lage. Studios sind relativ ringhörig. Aber Nachbarn waren ruhig. Salvatore war sehr freundlich.
beautiful little studio clean tidy and well located close to the old town and all amenities Piazza Garibaldi very nice with all amenities Well received by Salvatore Good quality / price ratio
beau petit studio propre bien agencé et bien situé proche du vieux Nice et de toutes commodités
place Garibaldi très agréable avec toutes commodités
Bien reçue par Salvatore
Bon rapport qualité /prix
We had a great time in nice. We lived four adults in the apartment. The apartment was very clean, light and pretty. It was placed in a very attractive environment; very close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. We could have stayed in the same flat again. The only minus was that the kitchen was a bit short on equipment, and what we missed the most was a coffe maker.
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