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Posted on 01/30/2003 4:49:20 AM PST by condi2008
In order to buy a gun one must first be persuaded that gun ownership is both reasonable and responsible. Let us then first establish that Matthew 5:38,39 does not mean that, if someone breaks into your home intending to harm your family, you must submissively point the way to your children's playroom as you sheath the criminal's knife with your belly. Jesus here explains to us that God allows no room for personal vengeance. Leave that to the Lord and the temporal responsibility for punishing evil doers to the civil magistrate (Romans 13:4).
God immutable says, "If the thief is caught while breaking in and is struck so that he dies, there will be no bloodguiltiness on his account. But if the sun has risen on him, there will be bloodguiltiness on his account. He shall surely make restitution; if he owns nothing, then he shall be sold for his theft" (Exodus 22:2,3). In other words if you, unable to discern his intentions, kill a night-time home invader, you bear no guilt before God for his death.
Even if you are with me thus far, you may still be asking, "But why a gun?" In case you haven't noticed, not only do we have military foes abroad but there are plenty of fiends domestic: thugs across town, thieves down the road, and murderers at the rest area by the interstate (and possibly a terrorist cell downstate). If one is to defend himself and his family against the black hats, it is best to have the most practical and efficient means for doing so at your disposal. For an Army Ranger that might be a grenade launcher. For an individual in Jesus' day it was a sword. Since the "weapons of our warfare are not carnal" (II Corinthians 10:4), why else would Christ have commanded His disciples to barter their cloaks for swords (Luke 22:36) if not for self-defense? For us civilians, the most practical and efficient means is a personal firearm.
By the way, if you insist on statistical evidence for the benefits of gun ownership, I encourage you to find a copy of Dr. John Lott's book More Guns, Less Crime or any number of articles by him available on the internet. The gun-control crowd has certainly tried to discredit his findings, but the best they have been able to offer is "if it really is the case that the results aren't good then he's really peddling a false message."
Let us consider how to go about purchasing a firearm. First decide what you need. Looking for something suited to home defense? A 12-gauge shotgun with a short barrel will do nicely. A shotgun is preferable because if it is aimed in the general direction of the criminal you will hit your target. Actually just racking a pump-action shotgun might be enough to scare him away. Mossberg and Remington offer shotguns designed specifically for home defense (the HS 410 and the 870 Home Defense models respectively) as do other manufacturers.
Handguns are a little more particular (as far as the need to aim carefully goes), but if you intend to keep your firearm with you, let's face it, the greeter at Stuff Mart might be a wee bit intimidated if you walk in toting a 12-gauge. There are many options available to you so I am just going to offer some general guidance. Handguns are available as revolvers and semi-automatics. I prefer a semi-automatic simply because in my humble, unprofessional opinion they are marginally safer. I say marginally only because I do not consider firearms unsafe when handled, maintained, and stored properly. Frankly, the tiller in my shed causes me more concern than my pistol does.
Ladies might consider a .38-caliber revolver (such as the fairly compact Smith & Wesson model 60 or its cousin the Lady Smith) or 9mm semi-automatic. As for the gentlemen, the aforementioned will do, but I encourage you to think about something with more stopping power such as a .40- or .45-caliber semi-automatic. Glocks are nice if you have no qualms about the safety being part of the trigger mechanism. My pistol, however, has a safety that decocks the hammer, disengages the trigger, and blocks the firing pin. Having children around, those are features that I appreciate. Those on a tight budget might consider various Ruger models. If you have more cash to spend, take a look at Beretta, H&K, SIG Arms, and Walther models to name a few. There are also the ever-popular Colt 1911 and Browning Hi-Power.
Once you have decided between a shotgun and a handgun (not that you can't have both), it is time to go shopping. Visit a gun shop and handle as many different guns as you can. Take note of which ones feel most comfortable in your hands and which ones have easily disengaged safeties and engaged slides and magazines. Gun shows are wonderful places to see and handle lots of guns at one time. Whether you are at a shop or a show, however, do not buy anything there (unless you buy from a private individual at the show). Better to buy from a friend or neighbor, than to have to go through the background-check rigmarole and risk losing your weapon should Uncle Sam come asking for it. Also, if you know a gun enthusiast, ask if he or she will take you out shooting so you can get a better feel for a few different guns before you buy.
My final suggestions are 1) familiarize yourself with state and federal laws governing the bearing of arms and their use in self-defense. Constitutional guarantee notwithstanding, laws vary considerably from state to state. The National Rifle Association is a good source for such information. 2) Don't obtain a concealed-carry permit. I am not encouraging you to break the law; I am saying there are legal ways to at least transport firearms (dependent upon your state of residence). Look up the Firearm Owner's Protection Act (18 USC §926A). 3) Practice as often as possible once you obtain the gun. The best gun available will not be of much benefit if you aren't prepared to use it in the tension-filled moments of an assault.
Here in CT you MUST have a CCW in order to purchase a handgun. There are no exceptions here. Long guns, i.e. shot gun, rifle, can be purchased w/o a CCW however, there's a 2 week waiting period.Most ant-gun people I know say that the Police will come to their aid, however these very same people have fire extinquishers in their home....hmmm, shouldn't they just call the Fire Dept. to come to their aid then?
The article isn't arriving at this suggestion out of some deep-seated Constitutional conviction, so I don't know where this is coming from. Why deny yourself the opportunity to legally carry for personal defense unless you are trying to make a Constitutional point? Seems kind of silly. Unless you are the ultimate stealth gun owner, you're probably on several "lists" already, so it can't be concern over "registration".
Oh, boy. You've stirred the caliber war hornets nest up now. I do carry a .380 regularly (.45 ACP occasionally), but expect the 9mm and .45 ACP contingents to soon show up here to deride the .380 as a mousegun.
BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ the hornets are flying.
I'm a firm believer that a person's first firearm should be a good revolver and a shotgun. (oh- that's two, isn't it?)
If you scored high in spatial reasoning and mechanical aptititude, get that fancy autoloader you've been drooling over in the magazines -- just be sure you get to know it real good before you learn to depend on it.
That is really good. And absolutley true.
Thanks and bump
Then their first gun should be a ruger double action revolver. Works like a champ :)
This needs repeating so I'll repeat it
If you buy an autoloader just be sure you get to know it real good before you learn to depend on it
You should be able to work it in your sleep or under extreme stress or wounded etc.
Two of my autos have never had a malfunction in many thousands of rounds. Yet I've seen a revolver that routinely bound up after five rounds. Lesson: shoot the heck out of any gun you plan to stake your life on. Regardless of action type, never just assume it is reliable. (BTW, I do agree that on average revolvers are more reliable than autos. I've found autos ranging from jamomatic to flawless and everything in between).
This is a good choice, likewise Taurus I prefer taurus, but this is a personal thing.
I suggest that in the realm of reliability and usability, battlefield experience is probably the most severe test of a firearm. Military type firearms are usually engineered so that even the dimmer lights can work them (My translation of the AK-47 manual stresses that ammunition is not to be thrown in fires) They have proven reliability , and adequate stopping power. My current Uzi fits all of my criteria of an ideal home defense weapon except one (cost).
Some recent research has suggested that in a high-stress situation, perceptual narrowing usually occurs and the brain "shuts down" that kind of input. Many individuals in shootings report that they never even heard their own shots.
Never seen that particular elephant myself, so your mileage may vary. In any event, take it into account before risking your upper frequency hearing on that little experiment. (I wouldn't suggest it with a ported Magnum, certainly),
It worked pretty good when I got it back -- but I'd never trust that sucka . . . .
We all have our favorites, but when it comes to concealed carry, there are many factors to be considered to determine what is optimal, and as those conditions change, so do the selection. For example, as much as I like my Sig P229 in .40 S&W, I'm not going to carry that here in Florida in the summer when wearing anything heavier than shorts and a tank-top will quickly reduce one to a puddle of perspiration. During the winter, though, my Sig goes everywhere I do, no problem.
With the developments in ammunition over the last decade, just about anything, even a .22lr (check out CCI's "Velocitor"), will work when you quickly dump the entire magazine into the goblin at five yards. At the very least, it will screw up the BG long enough for you to beat a hasty retreat!
I can vouch for this. I shot my first deer from an enclosed tree stand, without hearing protection. Ruger M-77 in .308. Should have reverberated and echoed like anything.
I never heard a thing. So it probably would be about the same inside a house . . .
What about the S&W angle? Last I knew, no self respecting conservative would buy an S&W.
A revolver is probably the simplest sidearm to operate point and click and the job is done. A semi-automatic has the advantage of usually more shots and quicker to reload. Although some revolvers have eight or nine shots these days, some semi-autos have up to 17 in the magazine.
Just remember a .22LR slug in the brain of an assailant will do a whole lot more to stop said assailant than a .44 magnum bullet in the wall.
Another consideration is the cost of practice ammunition. A .357 magnum allows one to use relatively inexpensive .38 spl ammunition rather than the more expensive .357 ammunition. These considerations very much affect such calibers as .40 S&W, .357 Sig etc. For full bore defensive sidearms the .45acp and the 9mm Parabellum round seem to have the most relatively low cost ammunition available.
What do I carry usually? The answer for me usually is a ten shot magazine .45 acp. I have also at times carried a 9mm, a ,38spl, a .357 magnum, and some other sidearms.
LOL- That would make a good 'Surgeon General's Warning" for ammo boxes!
Your UZI sounds like a potent package -- lighter than a shotgun, with more range. But you can't hunt birds with it! (Can you?)
Do get your permit if your state allows it. If not move to where you can carry a sidearm.
I don't leave home without mine.
I never tried. Legally in GA you're not supposed to use any full auto weapon for hunting, but with the coyotes getting more numerous ... :-)
Well Said!
A great point!
As far as all 'round home defense, I like the 'ol tried and true 12 ga. shotgun
for me its a 12 gauge full size and I have a .410 with a short barrel and a pistol grip. It's handy and it fits in a bug-out bag along with the MREs and first aid kit.
How accurate is it in slow fire -- ballpark figure, and try to be fairly honest here . . .
You are absolutely correct, but this isn't the first class III I have and I figure I'm already on all of their lists anyway. The ma deuce probably put me somewhere near the top of the hit list a long time ago :-(
This would imply that I would do something as blatantly illegal as shooting out the window at a coyote on my lawn at night. I would certaintly never consider admittting to doing something like that :-)
Kidding aside, the Uzi on single fire is reasonably accurate to 50 yards which is the max distance I've fired it at silhouette targets. I can usually keep it in the 6 or higher, and almost always in the black at 50 yards. Of course at indoor distances accuracy isn't a problem
Actually just racking a pump-action shotgun might be enough to scare him away.
Getting ready to confront a home invader is not the time to chamber a round. I notice they never seem to mention doing this with any other gun. It must be something they saw in a movie.
The next thing I noticed was this:
Don't obtain a concealed-carry permit.
The goal of every person who fought for a Concealed Weapons license is a "Vermont Law". By increasing our numbers, that goal becomes closer. If this writer is so frightened about being on a list, they probably don't support any gun group.
Getting ready to confront a home invader is not the time to chamber a round. I notice they never seem to mention doing this with any other gun. It must be something they saw in a movie
I agree and
The goal of every person who fought for a Concealed Weapons license is a "Vermont Law". By increasing our numbers, that goal becomes closer. If this writer is so frightened about being on a list, they probably don't support any gun group.
If you're going to carry you ought to do it legally. It avoids all sorts of legal problems.
My husband is the first aid officer for his plant (somebody found out that he was a BSA troop leader and took the first aid course). One morning one of the guys from the back of the plant came strolling in with a .25 bullet lodged under the skin of his skull right between the eyes. He said that his common-law wife had had a quarrel with him and shot him the night before. Hubby referred him on to the industrial clinic; he came back in about an hour with a bandaid over the spot where they cut it out.
He went home after work and threw her out.
There is a postscript . . . about six months later we heard through the grapevine that this rather short-tempered lady had taken up with another man and . . . somewhat predictably . . . had a quarrel with him too. Only this time she used a kitchen knife, and the object of her affections was Tango Uniform before the police got there.
The employee's only comment: "She was a d@mn mean woman, but she sure could cook."
Wow. That sounds a little better than the average 'lawn aerator' . . .
You'd probably be able to hit a running coyote before the average bolt-rifle shooter . . .
Would 22 long rifle hollow points.... in a Ruger semi...Each tip filled with mercury, do a nice job if four or five of these hit the target in extremely rapid succession?....Kind of a poor man's dum-dum?
I like the 12 gauge pump best but think the latter is a nice (probably illegal)more friendly alternative for a lady.
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Bilal Powell
Posted 07 February 2012 - 01:54 PM
It seems like Greene is gonna get the start next year.
I really like Bilal Powell. I like the little that I saw from him in the preseason even though our line was horrendous, he looked very powerful. He also looked deceptively fast. He caught out the backfield a few times and I liked his burst.
We haven't had a big sample from him so maybe some of you guys know a little more about his talent. I honestly felt the only reason he wasn't in the lineup over Joe McKnight is because McKnight plays special teams. I think he's an all around better running back than McKnight.
So with that said, do we bring someone else in or do we work with what we have?
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Jetsfan0099, on 07 February 2012 - 02:31 PM, said:
Here's something to think about. The Giants won the Super Bowl with running backs that are okay - no great one in the group. They beat the Patriots who had even less. The Packers last year certainly didn't have great backs nor did the Steelers. The Saints don't exactly have killer backs either. So I think we can say with a fair degree of confidence, we have the backs to win a Super Bowl. Open holes and they will bring it.
It's the offensive line that is crucial.
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McKnight is more of a situational, scat back/Wr.
Bilal? Just need to see more.
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chocomag, on 07 February 2012 - 02:50 PM, said:
It's the offensive line that is crucial.
I agree 100% greene averaged 5YPC as a backup and TJ 4.5 cause our o-line was dominating
games are won in the trenches
S-Dubb, on 07 February 2012 - 03:28 PM, said:
McKnight is more of a situational, scat back/Wr.
Bilal? Just need to see more.
I think greene was a solid starter. wasn't great but our o-line didn't play well at all. he still had 1000 yards and higher then a 4YPC and didn't get hurt. thats basically your average starter. can we get a better back? sure but its not worth it. as pointed out before when was the last time a team with a great RB won anything? barry sanders, adrian peterson, chris johnson etc. the last 2 i can think of is faulk with the rams and lewis with the ravens since 2000. the other 8 or so winners didn't have good RBs at all
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chocomag, on 07 February 2012 - 05:50 PM, said:
It's the offensive line that is crucial.
Yes but the Giants have a great quarterback. The Jets do not. The Giants can afford to have their running game simply be complimentary to the passing game since the offense literally runs through Manning now.
When Powell had his opportunities in the regular season he was unspectacular to say the least, particularly against Denver. I was not impressed and am left to believe that the Jets will need to draft a running back to compliment Greene. And I don't want to hear about McKnight. He is not as good of a runner as Leon Washington and should just be relegated to kick returner and maybe third down back.


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- The student agrees to comply with the rules, regulations, and conditions as contained in this agreement, together with such rules, regulations, and conditions as contained in the Student Handbook and the University Bulletin. Resident students are accountable for the behavioral conduct and physical contents within their assigned living accommodation should either represent a violation of University, federal, state or local regulation.
- If any provision of this contract shall be declared illegal or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.
- The student shall be expected to follow the check-out procedures established by Community Development and to vacate University residence buildings within 24 hours after withdrawal or his or her last final examination or termination of this contract. End of semester and holiday closing dates and times are published annually by Community Development.
Housing Assignment Matters
Room Changes
Room changes may only be requested by submitting a properly completed Room Change Request form to Community Development during a room change period (See Housing Assignment Information ). When a resident changes rooms, the resident is responsible for the condition of both the former room and the present room. Rooms or room assignments cannot be changed without authorization from Community Development. Check-in and check-out forms are to be signed and completed at the actual time of each room change by the student and the Resident Assistant (RA) or (CA) Community Assistant. A $100 fee is assessed for improper room change, and the change may be nullified.
Single Rooms and Consolidation
When vacancies occur in double occupancy rooms during the academic year by no-shows or room changes, the University reserves the right to reassign students in order to consolidate occupancy. Space permitting, requests to retain the same room will be considered by Community Development. An additional premium single room fee will be assessed if approval is granted.
Withdrawal from Residence
See the Housing Selection Process for more specific information.
If a resident seeks to withdraw from housing, an Application for Housing Contract Release must be submitted to Community Development. There is a charge for failing to notify Community Development and/or not following the prescribed check-out procedure if withdrawal is approved.
Housing contracts are binding for the entire academic year, fall and spring semesters. Release from financial obligation for room rent for any subsequent semester in the contract can only be granted by the Director of Technology and Housing Operations when an application form is received prior to the beginning of that semester. Marriage, off-campus matriculation or job co-op, withdrawal from the University, financial hardship, or part-time or evening division status constitute the acceptable grounds for release from the housing contract. Residents withdrawing from school during a semester are eligible for a refund of room rent for that semester according to the tuition refund schedule noted in the University Bulletin.
Pro-rated refund or alteration of the Food Services contract can only be obtained by contacting the Bursar and the Dining Services Department.
Check-out Procedures
Any time a resident student withdraws from school, graduates, gets married, goes home at the end of the academic year, or even CHANGES ROOMS, he/she MUST OFFICIALLY CHECK-OUT OF HIS/HER ROOM! Listed below are some important check-out procedures.
- Each person must check-out of his/her own room. No one else can do it for him/her.
- All possessions and items to be discarded (including anything on walls, doors, bulletin boards, and windows) must be removed from the room, and it must be broom-cleaned. Bathroom and kitchen facilities in townhouses and apartments are to be cleaned as well.
- The RA must do a final check of the room. Damages (if any) will be assessed and noted on the room inspection sheet.
A check-out is NOT complete until THE ROOM INSPECTION SHEET IS SIGNED AND KEYS ARE RETURNED. THIS MUST BE COMPLETED BEFORE LEAVING. Failure to do this results in a $25 charge for failure to check-out properly in addition to charges for key replacement. If the room/apartment/townhouse has been abused or vandalized, the resident may also be subject to disciplinary action for abuse of University property.
Hall Closing During Holiday Break Periods
The residence hall-style buildings are closed for occupancy during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring breaks. Students who need to remain in any on-campus residence, including apartments and townhouses, beyond the posted closing times at each break period during the academic year may request such by submitting a Housing Extension Request form to Community Development. All students who have a University-related reason are automatically approved (free of charge). Students with later exams, athletic commitments, on-campus work responsibilities, etc. all fall within this category. For more information, including dates and procedures, please refer to the Housing Assignment website.
Guests are not permitted during these vacation break periods in any residence facility.
Care of Facilities
Residents are expected to maintain reasonable standards of cleanliness and care for the residence buildings. Students are responsible for cleaning their own living quarters and are to refrain from abusing common area facilities. Requests for maintenance and repair can be submitted 24 hours a day by logging onto the mylasalle portal and clicking on the Maintenance Request Form.
Property Damage
When damage occurs to residence hall property, Community Development reserves the right to assess charges for damages to the responsible party.
The cost of the repair or replacement of damaged property in a student room will be charged to the responsible occupants. When damages occur on a particular floor or hall in a common area, the persons responsible will be assessed if they can be identified. Otherwise, all of the floor or hall's residents will be collectively (as a group) assessed for the damage. Damages within a townhouse or apartment will be assessed to the group of residents in that unit.
Damages to common indoor and outdoor areas within residential complexes will be assessed to persons responsible if they can be identified. Otherwise, the repairs will be charged to the smallest identifiable group of students in the residential area.
Painting Rooms and Hallways
The current Painting Policy Guidelines are available at Community Development.
Health, Safety, Maintenance Checks
Periodically each semester Community Development Staff will conduct announced health, safety and maintenance checks of rooms, apartments, and townhouses. Residents need not be present. Violations will be referred back to the resident(s) for correction. Failure to comply with pertinent health, safety or maintenance standards and laws will lead to disciplinary action.
Furniture is placed in the common areas of the residences for use by all residents. It may not be taken out of a building or into a private living space. If University furniture is found in a student room, a minimum $50 charge would be assessed for each piece, and the return of furniture to its original location within 24 hours will be required of the residents.
Emergency Repairs
Emergency repairs should be immediately reported to the nearest building staff or telephoned to Security and Safety at 215.951.1300 or 215.991.2111.
Medical Holds
All full-time day undergraduate and residential graduate students must fulfill specific health requirements. Noncompliance with these requirements will prevent registration for the next semester's classes. In order to be in compliance, a completed University Health History Form needs to be on file in the Student Health Center, including the following vaccinations:
- Three doses of DPT and tetanus booster, preferably the new Tdap vaccine booster, within the last 10 years.
- Two doses of MMR vaccine if born after 1956 or a positive lab test.
- Three doses of Hepatitis B vaccine or a positive lab test.
- 2 doses of the Varicella vaccine or a positive blood test (history of disease IS acceptable).
- TB testing (PPD) for all students born in or traveling to high risk countries located in S. America, C. America, Africa, Asia, or E. Europe.
- Meningococcal Meningitis vaccine or a signed waiver.
Acceptable forms of proof can include medical documentation from a health care provider with the dates of the above vaccinations or your high school immunization record signed by the school nurse. This information should be included with your health form and sent to the Student Health Center. Completed health forms are due July 1st for entering fall semester students and February 1st for entering spring semester students.
Security and Safety Requirements
The La Salle residence community includes a capacity of over 2,000 undergraduate students in varied accommodations ranging from single and double residence hall style rooms in eleven halls to fully-furnished three, four, and five person apartments and townhouses. Services and programs intended to enhance the quality of life and to assure the safety and security of the resident student body are a major priority for the Community Development staff. Each residence facility includes a 24-hour security desk receptionist, and/or a magnetic photo identification card access system. All are served by live-in professional Resident Coordinators, and undergraduate Resident Assistants and Community Assistants. Staff members are available for each building from 6:00 p.m. every evening until 7:00 a.m. the next morning, and staff make regular rounds in each building as part of the safety and security system provided for resident students. The following policies relating to the use of facilities and individual responsibilities are intended to provide a safe living environment.
The University has trust that the great majority of students do not intentionally violate policies or contribute to events in which harm, threat to person, or destruction of property occurs. However, in the event that these factors are imminent, University personnel have a responsibility to react accordingly to protect students and property from harm on University property.
Enactment of Additional Policies
In this regard, University Community Development staff reserve the right to enact additional policies and procedures it deems necessary to respond to foreseeable circumstances (such as, but not limited to, the restriction of alcohol sign-in privileges and/or building access privileges). Such circumstances may include:
- Events in which alcohol and/or large numbers of people are regarded as contributing to an anticipated lack of civility, harm to students, or destruction of personal and/or University property.
- Events during which threats to persons have occurred, and/or it seems likely that they may occur without intervention by University staff.
Building Safety
- Fire doors and any locked access ways must remain closed and secured for all but emergency use.
- All non-staff persons must avoid roofs and other limited access areas, including boiler rooms and electrical equipment boxes. Walking on the building roofs causes both immediate and long-term damage to roof surfaces.
- Windows and screens are intended to secure student rooms, to keep out insects, and as a safety precaution. Removal of, or damage to, window screens will result in a damage charge. Where screens are not available, students should continue to observe safety precautions. In all cases, any person found throwing objects out of a window or hanging anything out of a window will be subject to disciplinary action. In addition, persons found to be throwing objects at windows may be subject to disciplinary action as well.
- All persons must enter and exit residential facilities through designated access points. Persons may not climb over walls, gates, fences, or through windows.
- Smoking is prohibited on all University property with the exception of identified Designated Smoking Areas. Students found responsible for smoking any substance within a University residential facility are subject to a minimum $100 fine or educational alternative (evidence may include cigarette butts, used pipes/bongs, towels laid under or against the door, etc.).Students found responsible for smoking any substance within a University residential facility are subject to a minimum $100 fine or educational alternative.
Safe Living and Individual Responsibility
- All persons must carry an appropriate form of La Salle identification (La Salle Student ID Card, La Salle Staff ID Card, or a currently issued guest pass) when inside a residential complex. All students and employees are issued photo ID cards and are required to present them upon request to University officials.
- Students without their La Salle University ID card may seek assistance from the Security Desk Receptionist for access to a residential facility; or they will need to go to the ID card office to receive a new ID; or they may be denied access to residential facilities.
- Lost or stolen ID cards must be reported immediately to the Department of Safety & Security to prevent unauthorized use. Use of a La Salle University Identification card by anyone other than the identified person is prohibited. Any student found responsible for facilitating another person to use their card for access to rooms/facilities or dining services will be subject to a minimum fine of $100.
- Trespassers are escorted off campus and may be detained by authorities.
- Resident students may host the guest(s) of their choice, providing that the resident student has not had her/his guest privileges revoked as a result of disciplinary action, the guest has not lost visitation privileges as a result of disciplinary action, and both guest and host are willing and able to abide by all University standards.
- Guest passes may be issued at the North Halls Security Desk, the Saint Basil Court Security Desk, the Sts. Edward and Francis Halls Security Desk, the St. John Neumann Hall Security Desk, or the St. Miguel Court Security Desk.
- No guest will be allowed to enter a residential complex who is unable to present an approved government issued photo ID. It is the responsibility of the host to ensure that their guests are aware of this requirement.
- All guests must be escorted by their host at all times while inside a residential complex. It is the host's responsibility to ensure that this occurs. A host will be held fully accountable for the actions of his/her guest(s). Guests are not permitted during vacation periods.
- All resident students and staff must use their University ID card to activate the turnstile or security door each time they enter the St. Miguel Court Complex, Sts. Edward and Francis Halls, St. John Neumann Hall, St. Basil Court, and the North Halls Complex.
- Assistance with malfunctioning cards or equipment is available from the Security Desk Receptionists, or the ID Card Office. A malfunctioning card will not admit an individual to a residential complex and will require an individual to ensure that his/her card is functional or replaced at the ID Card office.
- In order to best ensure the safest educational environment within the residential community, the University strongly encourages the community to follow the recommendations noted below.
- Lock room door and always carry key. Remember room door and mailbox combination.
- Do not loan keys or door combinations. Report lost or misplaced keys immediately. There will be a small fee charged to change a lock or a door combination.
- Report strangers or suspicious behavior of unfamiliar persons in the building. Contact a Community Development staff member immediately or call Campus Security at 215.991.2111.
- Report incidents of vandalism, theft or property destruction to the Community Development Staff immediately.
- Park in designated University parking areas. Avoid street parking.
- All students and employees are encouraged to promptly report all crimes to Security and Safety and/or the Philadelphia Police.
- All persons must carry an appropriate form of La Salle identification (La Salle Student ID Card, La Salle Staff ID Card, or a currently issued guest pass) when inside a residential complex. All students and employees are issued photo ID cards and are required to present them upon request to University officials.
To promote the health and safety of the University community, and to conform with various local, state and federal laws, the following are strictly prohibited in University residences:
- Any weapon or item defined in the University weapons policy
- Any item in violation of University alcohol and other drug policy guidelines
- Beer pong tables or beer funnels/bongs; and empty containers, if resident is a minor
- Prohibited from Residence Halls: Full size refrigerators, electric skillets (including Forman Grills), toaster ovens, or devices with open heating elements in residence halls.
- Prohibited from Apartments and/or Townhouses: Appliances with open heating elements or additional full size refrigerators in apartments or townhouses.
- Connections to outside aerials or antennas
- Wireless routers
- Radio transmitters
- Amplifiers and sound equipment
- Waterbeds, or other water filled toys or furniture (pools, chairs, etc.)
- Air conditioners and space heaters
- Candles (lit or unlit), incense, and hookahs
- Darts or dartboards (electronic dartboards are okay)
- Petroleum powered devices (gas engines, etc.)
- Pets of any kinds (yes, even fish)
- Halogen lamps or sun lamps
- Live Christmas trees, garland or swags made out of real trees
- Extension cords without circuit breakers
- Free weights and other body building equipment
Solicitation of any kind is not permitted on or in the private property of the University without permission. This includes commercial salespersons, outside organizations, representatives of political parties, vendors, small businesses, etc. Campus-based student organizations, individual students, as well as individuals or groups not affiliated with La Salle interested in a solicitation in a residential facility must receive authorization from the Office of Community Development.
Community Courtesy Guidelines
The residential student community is an interdependent group of individuals. However, needs and behaviors of individuals can be in conflict with the needs and behaviors of small groups of residents or the entire residential community. The University facilitates the resolution of this conflict through three bodies of authority whose responsibility it is to define when and where the rights of individuals end and the needs of the community begin. These three authoritative bodies include the Community Development Office, the Community Development Advisory Board, and the Resident Student Association. All-campus policy issues are the responsibility of the Student Affairs Committee, the Provost and the Vice President for Student Affairs/Dean of Students. The preponderance of resident student-specific policies are the responsibility of the Community Development Advisory Board and its membership which includes students, faculty and administrators.
Noise Annoys
Each resident has the right to an environment that promotes courtesy and respect for individual study, sleep, and living habits. Excessive noise or behavior that infringes upon student residents or off-campus neighborhood residents is not appropriate at any time. In particular, sound equipment should not be placed facing an open window nor should it be played at such a volume to disturb others (Closing a room door and windows makes a lot of difference!).
Courtesy in response to a request to lower the volume of sound from a room, hallway or outdoors is expected 24 hours a day. Courtesy Hours, as described below, specifically require a sound level conducive to sleep and study. Each living unit/floor may vote to establish guidelines beyond those listed below as minimum.
Quiet Hours
Sunday Evening through Friday Morning - 8:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Friday Night through Sunday Morning - 1:00a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
Visitation Policy
Currently enrolled La Salle University resident students who are under no disciplinary or other sanctions that would prohibit them from doing so may enter and visit all La Salle University student residences (residence halls, apartment complexes, and the townhouse complex) under the following conditions.
- Students must carry valid La Salle University identification cards at all times and must present ID cards to University officials/staff members upon request. ID cards are required to access the student residences either by presentation at a Security Desk Reception booth or in access card readers.
- Students may visit residence hall floors or wings designated for the sex opposite their own only during the following hours:
8:00 a.m. through 12:00 midnight Sundays through Thursdays
8:00 a.m. through 2:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays
(Undergraduate Community Development staff members, and professional/support staff members of the Division of Student Affairs, Security and Safety, and Physical Facilities are exempt from the hours limitations when fulfilling their job responsibilities.)
- Overnight visitation in the student residences that are not comprised of floors or wings designated for single sex occupancy (i.e., St. Basil Court, St. La Salle Apartments, St. Miguel Court, and St. Teresa Court), while permitted in recognition of such residences' structural designs and the possibility of legitimate needs for group study, is not encouraged by the University. Students are asked to be mindful and respectful of Catholic moral teachings and of others' rights to privacy and to conduct themselves accordingly.
- Students may visit residence hall rooms, apartments, or townhouses only with the permission of all those who reside in the rooms, apartments, or townhouses they visit. Such permission must be freely and expressly given and may be expressly withdrawn at any time. Students are expected to clearly communicate their permission or withdrawal of permission and to call upon Community Development staff members for assistance in addressing and resolving persistent disputes or concerns.
- Visitors must adhere to all standards for community conduct formally adopted by and posted in the areas they visit, in addition to all other published and/or posted University rules and regulations.
- Visitation privileges may be temporarily or permanently suspended or restricted for individuals or groups, in response to incidents requiring disciplinary action or in the event of emergency or other situations of concern.
Guest Policy
Currently enrolled La Salle University resident students who are under no disciplinary or other sanctions may host guests, defined as anyone other than currently enrolled La Salle University resident students, under the following conditions.
- Students must register their guests at one of the five Security Desk Reception booths (North Residence Halls, St. Basil Court, Sts. Edward and Francis Halls, St. Miguel Court, St. Neumann Hall) for up to twenty-four hours at a time. Hosts may re-register a guest within the twenty-four hour window to extend a visit for a second or third twenty-four hour period or must sign the guest out through the Security Desk Receptionist where the guest originally registered. Failure to sign the guest in for the additional time within the 24 hour registration period or sign the guest out will place an immediate block on that guest being registered as a guest for 48 hours, and the guest will be denied access to all residential facilities during that time.
- Hosts must present valid La Salle University identification cards. Guests must produce valid and appropriate identification, as defined in the guest registration procedures posted at each of the Security Desk Reception booths. Guests who are not current La Salle University students must be at least 18 years of age, and must present a valid government issues phot ID confirming age.
- Non-resident La Salle students may be registered as a guest of a host using their La Salle student ID card.
- It is the University's general policy to not allow Minors on campus without appropriate adult supervision. However, prospective guests who are not La Salle University students, and who are 16 or 17 years old, may be permitted access to University residence facilities when the following actions are taken:
- The University must receive written parent/guardian consent for the Minor to be present in La Salle residential facilities during the specified time,
- The University must have the opportunity (usually 3 days) to verify the written consent, and
- The University must review and approves the request for the Minor to be present during the specified period of time.
- Hosts and guests must fully comply with all those procedures, including but not limited to those that restrict the duration of each guest's visit, normally to be no more than three (3) consecutive nights. Hosts must accompany their guests at all times. Guests must carry the guest identification cards issued to them upon registration, must produce those cards to University officials/staff members upon request, and must adhere to all standards for community conduct formally adopted by and posted in the areas they visit, in addition to all other published and/or posted University rules and regulations.
- Hosts are responsible for their guests' behavior. Guests' violations of published and/or posted University rules or regulations may result in the revocation of guests' registration, the requirements that such guests leave University premises, and may result in disciplinary action for their hosts.
- Students may host guests of the opposite sex in their own residence halls that are comprised of floors or wings designated for single sex occupancy (i.e., North Residence Halls, Sts. Edward and Francis Halls, and St. Neumann Hall) only during the following hours:
8:00 a.m. through 12:00 midnight Sundays through Thursdays
8:00 a.m. through 2:00 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
In addition, guests registered by hosts of their own sex may be present in or on floors or wings designated for the sex opposite their own only during those same hours.
- Overnight registration of opposite sex guests in the student residences that are not comprised of floors or wings designated for single sex occupancy (i.e., St. Basil Court, St. La Salle Apartments, St. Miguel Court, and St. Teresa Court), while permitted in recognition of such residences' structural designs and the possibility of legitimate needs for group study, is not encouraged by the University. Students and their guests are asked to be mindful and respectful of Catholic moral teachings and of others' rights to privacy and to conduct themselves accordingly.
- Guests may be present in residence hall rooms, apartments, or townhouses only with the permission of all residents who reside in those rooms, apartments, or townhouses. Such permission must be freely and expressly given and may be expressly withdrawn at any time. Students are expected to clearly communicate their permission or withdrawal of permission and to call upon Community Development staff members for assistance in addressing and resolving persistent disputes or concerns.
- Guest privileges may be temporarily or permanently suspended or restricted for individuals or groups, in response to incidents requiring disciplinary action or in the event of emergency or other situations of concern.
Suspension of Housing Privileges
The privilege of residing in or visiting University residential facilities is provided to all La Salle University students until or unless an individual demonstrates behavior which affects that status. The residential community requires that its members make an effort to respect one another as well as the facilities they share.
Students found to be physically abusive or neglectful toward University residential facilities may risk losing privileges regarding their choice of living accommodations or their ability to live in or visit University residential facilities.
Students found to be violators of University regulations, and/or their guests violating University regulations, either through "Serious Misconduct" or through consistent or continuous violations of policy, risk losing certain privileges. This may include the ability to self-select their living accommodations or the ability to live in or visit University residential facilities.
The following examples describe "minimum" responses and disciplinary action regarding housing privileges:
Intentional damage to common area of University property
First Offense
Specific probation, restitution and loss of privilege to self-select living accommodations for next academic year.
Second Offense
General probation, restitution, loss of all housing privileges for one academic year (may not live in or visit University housing facilities).
Damage or neglect of assigned living space
First Offense
Conduct warning, restitution, and loss of two priority lottery points in the next room reservation period.
Second Offense
Specific probation, restitution, and loss of privilege to self-select living accommodations or limited choices for the next academic year.
The above listed examples are for general reference only. Extent of damage and other circumstances will affect sanctions necessary for individuals in specific circumstances.
Emotional Support Animal Policy
Any resident student requesting to have an emotional support animal (also known as a Therapy Animal) in on-campus housing is responsible for knowing and adhering to policy and procedures that are available upon request in Community Development (Union 205 or 303), Student Affairs Suite (Union 123), the Student Counseling Center (McShain Hall), and Student Health Services (Adjacent to Blue and Gold Dining Commons).
Student must submit all required documentation to Community Development for review and consultation with Counseling Center, Student Health and Community Development professional staff. If approval is granted the student must follow all standards described in the policy. Please contact Community Development (215-951-1916), the Student Counseling Center(215-951-1355), the Student Health Center(215-951-1565) or the Student Affairs Suite (215-951-1017).


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Lat, Lon (Depth) 46.88749, -121.75359 (2634 m)
X, Y, Z Position -2299065.2053, -3714727.714, 4635148.4346
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Highlights from the Marine Division at GRID-Arendal for April 2012
Wadden Sea Climate Training
From 23 to 28 April, 21 young people from 15 European countries participated in the Wadden Sea Climate Training, and got the opportunity to experience first-hand the world's most important inter-tidal zone on the frontline of climate change. The training, organised by the British Council in collaboration with experts from GRID-Arendal and with the support of Youth in Action, took place on Langeness, a low-lying island in the Schleswig-Holsteinisches Wattenmeer National Park (Germany).
The region is an important testing ground for policies and measures to adapt to climate change, the effects of which are already being felt in the ecosystem. The participants, aged between 18 and 30 years, examined the environmental, cultural and socio-economic impacts of climate change on the Wadden Sea ecosystem. They were also encouraged to develop projects under the EU's Youth in Action programme, which will be implemented locally after their return.
GRID-Arendal has expertise in nature-based experiential trainings for policy makers, organizational officials and government representatives. Experiential nature-based trainings promote scientific communication. Transformative learning builds the capacity to communicate good science and develops environmental knowledge for change. These trainings use sustainable tourism as a means for inspiring and educating people about issues affecting a particular region and the linkages to the rest of the world.
Please visit http://www.grida.no/tourism/ for further information about sustainable tourism activities.
For more information, please contact Peter Prokosch or Christina Cavaliere.
State of the Mediterranean Marine and Coastal Environment – Highlights for Policy Makers
As Contracting Parties to the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean (Barcelona Convention), the Mediterranean countries, together with the European Union, are determined to meet the challenges of protecting the marine and coastal environment of the Mediterranean while boosting regional and national plans to achieve sustainable development.
To improve the environment in the Mediterranean Sea area, it is essential to determine whether progress is being made and to identify where better performance is needed. Reporting on the state of the Mediterranean environment should provide information about trends and serve as feedback to improve the effectiveness of work undertaken within the framework of the Mediterranean Action Plan (UNEP/MAP) – Barcelona Convention.
The full State of the Mediterranean Marine and Coastal Environment report will be launched in June. Meanwhile, the Highlights for Policy Makers can be acessed here.
For more information, please contact Joan Fabres.
Green Economy in a Blue World – Economy
Green Economy in a Blue World tries to harmonise the traditional world economy and the ecosystem dependent economy values. Economic productivity is often harmful for worldwide ecosystems. With a greener and more sustainable economy there can be a better alignment between ecosystems and economy. The UNEP Green Economy in a Blue World report looks at the opportunities of greening six economic sectors of particular relevance for the marine environment – fisheries and aquaculture, tourism, shipping, marine minerals, renewable energy and nutrients.
The map illustrates some characteristics of the world economy, especially focusing on three capitals (natural, produced and intangible), the GINI Index, which measures inequality among values of a frequency distribution, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the Human Development Index (HDI). The full map can be accessed here.
For more information, please contact Jonas Bartholomay.
Recent events
Seminars/meetings/conferences related to the marine environment where representatives from GRID-Arendal have participated:
Upcoming events
1-4 May
Orcas Island, USA: GeoHab 2012 – Eleventh International Symposium. GRID-Arendal will host a special evening session to discuss the project Rocky Bottom, a policy focused look at global benthic habitats. This is a follow on from the scientific compilation, the GeoHab Atlas of Seafloor Geomorphic Features and Benthic Habitats.
For more information, please contact Elaine Baker.
8-10 May
Praia, Cape Verde: 4th Liaison Committee Meeting under the Agreement on Technical and Financial Cooperation between the six West African coastal States and the Kingdom of Norway on the outer limits of the continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles. The main focus of the liaison meeting will be the data acquisition programme.
For more information, please contact Morten Sørensen.
21 – 24 May
Panama City, Panama: Inter-regional Workshop on Broad-scale Marine Spatial Planning and Transboundary Marine Mammal Management.
For more information, please contact Jean-Nicolas Poussart.
Did you know that...
...the tidal flats between Den Helder in the Netherlands and Esbjerg in Denmark are the largest continuous tidal flats in the world?
Source: Schleswig-Holsteinisches Wattenmeer National Park
...the islets off the coast of Corsica only add up to 0.025% of its total land surface, but are home to one-fifth of local flora?
Source: The Guardian
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For previous editions of this Marine Newsletter, please visit our Marine Programme website.


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NHLnumbers Podcast: All About Tracking
NHLnumbers Podcast
August 10 2012 02:23PM
In this edition we covered all things tracking with an expert panel on the subject: Neil Greenberg from the Washington Post and ESPN Insider, Geoff Detweiller of Broad Street Hockey, Eric T. of BSH and NHLnumbers and our own tracking addict Corey S. We went over Eric's article on the link between scoring chances and shot differential and what it means for scoring-chance tracking, Geoff and Eric's very promising project tracking zone entries, tracking zone exits and what the future holds for tracking/advanced stats.
NHLNumbers Podcast Episode 5: Trade Deadline Edition
NHLnumbers Podcast
February 26 2012 10:18PM
For this special edition of the NHLNumbers podcast, Jonathan Willis, Rob Vollman, Justin Azevedo and myself (Kent Wilson) came together to talk all things trade deadline.
NHLNumbers Podcast Episode 4
NHLnumbers Podcast
December 08 2011 10:03AM
The first three episodes of the NHLNumbers podcast focused mostly on definitions and theory in general. In episode four, we move on to applying what we've talked about to particular teams/players/news in the league. This week, we decided to focus on the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers - a couple of clubs with a lot to talk about and great writers to talk with. Neil Greenberg of the Washington Post and ESPN as well as Geoff Detweiler of Broadstreet Hockey stop by to share their insights.
NHLNumbers Podcast Episode 3
NHLnumbers Podcast
November 30 2011 04:03PM
In the third installment of the NHLNumbers podcast, the regular cast including myself, JW and Justin Azevedo is joined by Robert Vollman, Flamesnation contributor and Hockey Prospectus author and one of the senior figures in quantitative hockey analysis. This episode features discussions of the psychological biases and habits that make objective analysis in hockey paradoxically counter-inuitive to the way we see and think about the game.
NHLNumbers Podcast Episode 2
NHLnumbers Podcast
November 16 2011 11:01AM
The second iteration of the NHLNumbers Podcast features the regular crew from episode one (myself, Jon Willis and Justin Azevedo) as well as Gabriel Desjardins of behindthenet.ca and Arctic Ice Hockey fame. Gabe is one of the best minds in the world and pioneer when it comes to advanced hockey analysis so we were thrilled he was able to appear for the whole show.


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DaidalOS wrote:Interesting, but... um, I think there is one mistake - clone troopers in The Old Republic battle pack? There were no clones in that era(/game), or were there?
darth_fett wrote:Stoked for the TIE Bomber! I'm gonna need all my TIEs in gray now to match the new colorscheme. Somehow, mixing the old blue and the gray doesn't look right . . . Can't wait to see this asteroid piece. Hopefully it's not just a BURP, although i suspect it may just be a base to display the fighter on.
darth_fett wrote:I'm gonna have to look up what an Assault Striker is.
darth_fett wrote:Also can't wait to see an official Z-95 Headhunter. I hope TLG does it justice. Not just a reskinned, slightly color altered X-Wing.
Ibiscribe wrote:Oh, they're going to be making Old Republic minifigs and stuff? I'd been hoping for something like that, but it seemed pretty far out there.
fallenangel327 wrote:Someone on Eurobricks explained earlier that the "Republic Assault Striker" included with Coruscant is in actuality a poorly labeled Acclamator. While it makes sense, it doesn't follow any colloquial convention I've ever come across. (And I needn't mention the fact that 'Hulk_Smash' quite literally appeared out of nowhere claiming to have seen a retail catalog, tends to post in an unseasoned manner, sports a n00bish username and avatar, and could be feeding those kids lies for all we know. Not that anyone over there really seems to care. )
Robzula wrote:Check that first link and also this one for two sets already on the market.
SDIronClaw wrote:As a OT collector, I'm not really impressed.
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Skip to comments.DeMint takes parting shot at Boehner
Posted on 12/06/2012 5:44:17 PM PST by Bigtigermike
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Boner needs to go as Speaker, even if if takes re-electing Pelosi in Jan.
Boner needs to go as Speaker, even if it takes re-electing Pelosi in Jan.
I wonder if the Orange Pussy's little Stalinist purge was the last straw for DeMint. It wouldn't surprise me.
Who is replacing DeMint?
Hell no with that. We need a conservative replacement who will stand up and run against boehner. Who is it? No one will do it. If conservatives don't have someone in the house with the balls to do that then conservatives don't deserve to run the house.
Sounds like Tim Scott has a good shot at it - and would be a great choice:
While I think it is certainly time for Boehner to go, you are stark raving mad to surest it's worth getting Pelosi back.
Stop what you are doing, call 911 and asked them to send someone to take you in on a mental hold. They will keep you warm, dry, feed you and fill you full of drugs to help you get through this moment of insanity.
Good for DeMint
If only DeMint would replace Boehner.
while I don't want speaker Pelosi..
If I PM you my address will you drop the quarter on me? what you say sounds better than living through Obama in a non-drug induced state.
Wait.. If Palin was a quitter for stepping down before the end of her term what does that make DeMint?
A quitter. Hope he likes he new job. I'll never vote for him.
Now that he's retired from the Senate, the House Republicans should make DeMint Speaker of The House. It's my understanding that the Speaker doesn't HAVE to be a sitting Congressman. I wonder if getting a non-Congressman would net them an extra vote as well.
DeMint has stated many times that he was not running for re-election again in 2014 - he has said that no senator should serve more than 2 terms, so he is practicing what he preaches.
He has very little power in the senate anyway, and Tim Scott would be huge bonus as senator.
Jim DeMint is the real thing.
May he have much success at Heritage.
Pelosi can only be speaker if the democRats had control of Congress
Only Governor Nikki Haley knows.
surest = suggest.
"Wait.. If Palin was a quitter for stepping down before the end of her term what does that make DeMint?"
Possibly a strong CONSERVATIVE candidate for President. DeMint is going where he can be most effective. Building the conservative base and pulling them together as a coalition.
No racing to the left with the RINOS. Sitting under the Dems and Reed in the Senate is no a no man's land for a conservative.
He will be much more effective at the Heritage Foundation and his voice will not be drowned out by the leftists in Washington.
Palin did the right thing too. She has been very effective since she left the Governorship.
Gee Whiz, give it a rest already. Are you still working the first job you ever had? Have you always worked at each job exactly as long as everyone else thought you should? What if you made a commitment to doing what was best for the company, and it turns out at a particular moment, you quitting was the best thing for the company? Is that still quitting? Or what if you're a commander with troops who trust your judgment, and you decide to strategically withdraw from one battle so you can regroup for a more important one? Are you still a quitter then? Even George Washington was a quitter by those standards.
Look, if we don't keep and nurture our own best talent (Palin, DeMint, etc.), who will we have left? Brainless people who dont know enough to quit a dead end when they ought to, that's who. We can't afford to be leaderless, least of all over non-issues. You give up your vote for DeMint if you must, but I promise you this; I will see that vote and raise you two more (No, not cheaters votes, persuaders votes, the good kind), just to make the point. If an army is going to win, it needs troops and it needs commanders. If we "shoot" all our own commanders, and especially those with exceptional strategic skills, how does that help us?
DeMint could have stuck around till Boner was deposed. You know. But It seems he has plans outside of DC to help the conservative movement. He was feeling like being in the senate was not enough.
There are millions and millions of us with you Jim.
Follow Sen. DeMint on Twitter.
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Starve the beast and it will crumble.
This government doesnt need any more money, this country needs less government.
That should have been the theme of this election cycle. We could have earned a lot more votes with this message. Instead it was....the economy sucks. I can do better...and that just made it a battle of two personalities, not two ideologies.
They are ALL captured by the system.
They are all P'sOS, Romney was an absolute Republican through the whole "circus" of running...
No message, spine, fortitude and like a republican he caved on every issue, and just like McCain in 08 did not even try to win or run for that matter.
There is no difference between Dem or Repb....
It is them vs us and we are too stupid or apathetic to stand up to them
I am ready.
A $800 billion tax hike would be the undoing of America's economy. This is money that will be taken out of free enterprise. It will be money that would go to capital now being flushed down the toilet of big government. Democrats will never use new taxes to reduce the deficit. Instead they will increase state workers and more government waste. This tax hike will take away investment money to grow new plant and pay for new government regulations.
The direct consequence would be to slow economic growth which would impact employment. It would be our nations future when our sons and daughters cannot find jobs in the areas they were educated. Will it be one more reason for corporations to move their operations out of the country?
A revolution now and again is a good thing, don't you think?
the Hunt For Red October.
Back the Tea Party! Rinos in the Republican party are not going to do it for us.
I remember Dick Army saying the say thing back in the 90's I believe. "I can do more on the outside than I can do from within" What a load of shit, translation, I can make a shitload more money in the private section than working for the people of my state. Army is leaving Freedom works with @ 8 million?
The Speaker of the House serves entirely at the pleasure of a majority of the members of that chamber. An election for Speaker can thus be held at any time during a Congressional session, so long as a majority of the House support such a vote.
And this is different than all the people around here that jumped on Palin for doing the same thing?
Yet the Speaker is 3rd in line. Things that make you go - HHhmmm..
Boner needs to go... but Pelosi?
Get a grip.
On Rush's show today he had DeMint and the retiring president of the Heritage Foundation on the phone. When Rush joked, "Now, Boehner didn't force the two of you out, did he?" The two guests laughed and DeMint replied, "No, in fact it could go the other way."
Rush didn't follow up (and maybe he didn't catch DeMint's reply at all) but I found it VERY interesting.
Maybe instead you should rethink your branding of Palin as a quitter.
Go for it Jim
It is probably the intent of the Constitution that the Speaker should be a member of the House. After all, how can you speak for the House without being a member of it? There is also a strong historical precedent that indicates that the Speaker of the House must be a member of that body before he is elected. Never in US history has the House even attempted, so far as I know, to elect a Speaker who is not a member of the House. In fact, not only has the House never elected a non-Representative to be the Speaker of the House, none of the original 13 colonies legislatures, nor any of the 50 states, so far as I know, ever elected a speaker who was not also a member of the chamber who elected them; also the the Speaker of the British parliament's House of Commons, from whom our government in a large part derives is always a member of the House of Commons. There is absolutely no reason or precedent that suggests that the Speaker of the House can be someone who is not already a member of the House of Representatives.
However, that being said, it is true that the constitution does not explicitly say that the Speaker of the House must be a member of the House of Representatives at the time of his election, so I suppose according to the letter of the law the House could try to choose a non-member to be their Speaker if it wanted to. After all, it is the House who is given the sole power to "chuse (sic) its Speaker and other Officers." However, doing this would violate convention and parliamentary tradition.
We can all sleep well knowing that many of the idiots that ragged on Palin as a supposed 'quitter' and other things...
...were the very same people that promoted the non-border control of Perry as 'conservative', trashed Cain along with the MSM on a trumped up witch hunt and cheered Bachmann for hiring an uber RINO to run (tank) her campaign.
It's so comforting to know that these same people are still at work torpedoing anyone who displays conservative tendencies and sticking to principle while calling liberal actions and politicians 'true conservatives.
With their 'help' I'm sure we'll get to the point of looking back fondly on the Romney run.
" Its my understanding that the Speaker doesnt HAVE to be a sitting Congressman."
Yet the Speaker is 3rd in line. Things that make you go - HHhmmm..
With the Vice President as Senate 'leader', the states then had control of who succeeded the President, and after that the people, with the house.
DeMint's in the Senate, Weepin Johnny is in the House.
So true!
Rush didn't follow up ON AIR.
Thanks. It's good to know what Jim said - it IS interesting.
IMO, It was a sarcastic remark meant for those that called her a quitter. He wasn't.
Thank you very much for the very thorough explanation and bit of history! If either House ever has a job opening for a Parliamentarian, you should sign up and apply! Feel free to use me as a reference. :p
Our FR resident Parliamentarian, old republic, is a member of the class of '05 of which I am a proud member. He is approaching his seventh anniversary on FR!
I ditto your 'feel free to use me as a reference'!
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Skip to comments.FLOTUS Goes After Obese Parents
Posted on 03/10/2013 7:05:29 PM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
First Lady Michelle Obama
"But in the end, we also know that it's not enough to simply change the way our children eat we have to change our own habits and behaviors as well. And this is final point I want to make today. We as parents are our children's first and best role models and this is particularly true when it comes to their health. . .
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Ehhhhh, swaddup, Michelle!
Nanny State PING!
They are busy overreaching. There may not be a country anymore, after they are finished.
She is prejudice against over-weight people.
I wonder how many times a day their two daughters lie...just askin'
Pot, meet kettle.
Personally, I think she has an eating disorder ....
If leaning her elbows on the table and shoveling the chow into her gaping maw is an eating disorder, then she most certainly does!
"I like big butts, but this is ridiculous."
Look in the mirror Michelle.
How 'bout changing your spending habits, biOtch?
These two are straight out of Bizzaro land.
Having this Fat Ass constantly preaching to us about OUR eating habits with her Billion dollar "Lets Move" program is a pretty good example.
Now THAT is an awesome pic! You know, I already have my own mother and father. I don't need Papa Barack and Missy Moochelle telling me how to live. Unfortunately, some Americans apparently want to be ruled. How else can one explain the sick people who elected Nanny Bloomberg?
News flash: Dog Chases Tail
Wow, that's just disturbing.
Gotta love that look on 0bungle's face. Bwaaaa
It's a little thing, but I don't think I'd ever wear blue shoes with that outfit she has on.........
'Cause she can make it more painful if you resist.
When miss 'two lobster snacks at the Waldorf' gets her caboose back under standard gauge, then she can think about telling who what to eat.
What is she going to do? Keep herself after class?
Or do African descendants get a pass? Obesity affirmitive action, as it were.
White people be eating all the food.
You're right... they don't match. That being said, I don't care what she wears.
Is childhood obesity a problem? Yup. Will mushy vegetables forced on school children help? Nope. Will lectures about healthy lifestyles from a FLOTUS who jets all over the world eating lobster and caviar help? Nope.
The elephant in the room is radical feminism has made kids fat. We have 20 ( maybe more) television channels dedicated to cooking yet many women in the USA can barely boil water ( on a stove not in a microwave) The feminist movement tells women that cooking is slave labor and has little to no value and to get out of the kitchen to be self fulfilled. Women not cooking = kids eating prepackaged food loaded with salt and fat. Get traditional roles and family values back into American towns and cities and many problems will get better not just the "obesity epidemic."
The worst lady is such a affirmative-action goof...what a clown. Bwahahaha.
How many tens or hundreds of millions of dollars of OUR MONEY were wasted just in order to give this resentful, idiotic, pampered, imperious interloper the forum for spouting the most obvious cliches WE'VE ALREADY BEEN HEARING
That makes this the human equivalent of a dog chasing its own tail. And for her, that should be pretty darn easy, as it would appear her tail is very easy to find.
She's already starving the public school kiddies with her low cal lunches. Now she wants to starve parents. N.T.
Somewhere I saw a story titled "Sir Mix-a-lot issues retraction".
"final point I want to make today"
She'll never have a final point, because she will never shut UP.
Take your own advice and stop shoving burgers and fries in your mouth, you trough-snuffling hog.
If she weighs an OUNCE under 250 I would be amazed...
I would say to Michelle Bite Me., but she probably would.
Thanks for the ping!
[[First Lady Michelle Obama "But in the end, we also know that it's not enough to simply change the way our children eat we have to change our own habits and behaviors as well. And this is final point I want to make today....]]
Is this- If parents refuse to get on board with my husband's mandates and edicts, then they wikll be arreswted for 'potential endangerment to the children' that are in their care (temporarily)-... and beleive me, we WILL be askign hte kids whiel they are at school if they are eatign healthy at home, and we ARE watching you parents... We WILL fundamentally change the way this country operates irregardless of whether anyoen objects or not"
Starting with yourself, Moochelle?
FLOTUS Goes After Obese Parents
1. Why, was she still hungry?
2. Why, did they get into her lobster cache?
3. Why, did they raid her wardrobe?
4. Why, was it a group picture?
5. I suppose the line for the bathroom might be long.
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St. James' Universal Letter 4:7-17; 5:1-9
Prokeimenon. Mode 4.
Psalm 18.4,1
Their voice has gone out into all the earth.
Verse: The heavens declare the glory of God.
BRETHREN, submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you men of double mind. Be wretched and mourn and weep. Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to dejection. Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you. Do not speak evil against one another, brethren. He that speaks evil against a brother or judges his brother, speaks evil against the law and judges the law. But if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge. There is one lawgiver and judge, he who is able to save and to destroy. But who are you that you judge your neighbor? Come now, you who say, "Today or tomorrow we will go into such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and get gain"; whereas you do not know about tomorrow. What is your life? For you are a mist that appears for a little time and then vanishes. Instead you ought to say, "If the Lord wills, we shall live and we shall do this or that." As it is, you boast in your arrogance. All such boasting is evil. Whoever knows what is right to do and fails to do it, for him it is sin. Come now, you rich, weep and howl for the miseries that are coming upon you. Your riches have rotted and your garments are moth-eaten. Your gold and silver have rusted, and their rust will be evidence against you and will eat your flesh like fire. You have laid up treasure for the last days. Behold the wages of the laborers who mowed your fields, which you kept back by fraud, cry out; and the cries of the harvesters have reached the ears of the Lord of hosts. You have lived on the earth in luxury and in pleasure; you have fattened your hearts in a day of slaughter. You have condemned, you have killed the righteous man; he does not resist you. Be patient, therefore, brethren, until the coming of the Lord. Behold, the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient over it until it receives the early and the late rain. You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand. Do not grumble, brethren, against one another, that you may not be judged; behold, the Judge is standing at the doors.
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