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Historian Joseph Crespino wants to complicate South Carolinians' understanding of U.S. Sen. Strom Thurmond and his impact on contemporary Southern politics.
Crespino, a history professor at Emory University, will deliver the University of South Carolina's inaugural Phil Grose Lecture at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in the Hollings Library. The talk is free and open to the public.
Titled the same as Crespino's political biography, "Strom Thurmond's America," the lecture will explore Thurmond's place in the history of modern conservative politics.
"Thurmond was not merely one of the last of the Jim Crow demagogues –though he certainly was that – but he also was one of the first Sunbelt conservatives," Crespino said. "We tend to think of Southern demagogues and Sunbelt conservatives in opposition to one other, but in fact, from roughly 1948 through some time in the 1970s, Thurmond was both at the same time. Unraveling that paradox has a lot to tell us, I think, about both Southern and national politics over the last half century."
Released Sept. 4 by Hill and Wang, the biography addresses how Thurmond made his own brand of politics central to American life. One way Thurmond accomplished that was through his 50 years of service in the U.S. Senate.
"Another was by sheer ambition and force of will," Crespino said. "From 1948 forward, Thurmond was intent on having a say in national, not just regional, politics, and he was a forceful and tireless advocate for a variety of causes that at the time he first pursued them were on the far right of the Republican Party, but which today are thoroughly mainstream."
Crespino grew up in a small town in Mississippi where he says "the legacies of racial segregation and civil rights struggle were very real" and came of age politically in the 1980s in the midst of the Reagan Revolution. He said growing up in the deep South helped shape his future as a political historian and his research, which focuses on making better sense of the racial and political change in the South since the 1950s and its connection to the country's national political life.
He joined Emory's faculty in 2003 after earning his master's and doctoral degrees in history from Stanford University. Crespino is the director of undergraduate studies in the history department at Emory and is a distinguished lecturer for the Organization of American Historians. His first book, "In Search of Another Country: Mississippi and the Conservative Counterrevolution," was published in 2007. His current projects include ones on the history of civil rights struggles in the American South and a study of Atticus Finch, the hero of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "To Kill a Mockingbird."
The Phil Grose lecture is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences' Institute for Southern Studies and the History Center, and the University Libraries' South Carolina Political Collections. It honors Grose, a longtime Southern Studies Research Fellow and writer who died earlier this year. Grose's books include "Looking for Utopia: The Life and Times of John C. West" and "South Carolina at the Brink: Robert McNair and the Politics of Civil Rights.
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Wingate by Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Miramar features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measuring 864 square feet (80 square meters) include conference space. This family-friendly hotel also offers multilingual staff, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
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Chapter 12: Stoichiometry
Artists use paints to create beautiful images and those paints come in a wide variety of distinctive colors. However, an artist will frequently mix paints to get just the right hue for a certain subject that he or she is painting. Mixing blue and green in different ratios will give many different shades of turquoise, for example. Chemists also have to be concerned with the ratios of reactants that are required for a particular chemical reaction. In this chapter, you will learn how it is the specific ratio of moles of reactants that governs reactions and determines the amount of products that can be formed in a specific reaction. You will combine your knowledge of mole relationships with your ability to balance chemical equations in order to gain a complete understanding of the quantitative nature of chemical reactions.
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10 comments:
- Born for Joy said...
A very touching post. When I feel like I'm in a rut of wanting but never using, buying but not investing, having but not enjoying I find it's a relief to be on my own, away from outside influences. This is a bit that I really feel I can relate to; 'I'm a little softer than I once was to people, because I realize they will not put up with my shit (nor should they). I cry more during movies. I cry less over people.' For me, when I'd get angry at others and treat them like shit, I feel like it was because my own identity and worth had become too connected with theirs, to the point where their power over me would make upset me and make me cry. Anyway, I think I'm ranting! I hope that you feel much better soon. And if/when you come to London, I'll be here to show you around the shops if you like. :)
- January 8, 2012 at 6:20 PM
- Andie Bottrell said...
Indeed and well said. All the best in the year ahead!
- January 8, 2012 at 8:04 PM
- bobb said...
A very thoughtful and interesting post here:).
- January 8, 2012 at 10:12 PM
- christina said...
thank you for this beautiful and kind of (very much) inspiring post.
- January 9, 2012 at 6:03 AM
- MONSIEUR MAIKI said...
a powerfull post!
- January 9, 2012 at 6:09 AM
- MONSIEUR MAIKI said...
a powerfull post!
- January 9, 2012 at 6:09 AM
- diane said...
woa, watch out, Arabelle's back in the saddle!! Yea for us, your lucky readers. Your blog was one of my first to read, and the one that draws me back to local (american) fashion.
- January 9, 2012 at 6:35 AM
- Magnet said...
Ah, I can relate to the obsessive buying, constantly buying... kind of worrying when you realise how constant it is. I'm glad 2011 was a better year for you, '11 was the shit one for me, hopefully 2012 will be a lot better. Your make up really does look amazing, so, all the purchasing may have been worth it. :) Happy New Year and all the best for the year ahead of us.
One more thing, I also find the future far more 'romantic'... more intriguing, always have, always will.
- January 9, 2012 at 7:00 AM
- Jull GG said...
you're coooool. #LAD
- January 9, 2012 at 11:07 AM
- Kailey said...
"I think nostalgia can be a weakness sometimes"
I definitely agree with this statement! It's really refreshing when so many times I have come across people who stress the fact they think they were "born in the wrong era". It's upsetting to me that people have such a romanticized view of the past when it was really awful for multiple groups of people.
Your description of 2011 sounds wonderful, I am so glad you were able to surround yourself with people who value you.
Here's hoping 2012 has even more amazing things in store for you! (And also sorry for spamming you with questions on Twitter and Tumblr! YOUR JUST REALLY COOL OKAY)
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Alternate name: Knockaway, Sugarberry Knockaway, Sandpaper Tree
Family: Boraginaceae, Borage view all from this family
Description Sub-tropical evergreen tree, often with suckers or multiple trunks. Leaves large, black-green, oval with sandpaper texture. Clusters of showy, white blossoms. Bark in older trees reddish, flaking, gnarled, with narrow furrows and peeling scales. Fruits spherical. Drupes edible, orange to yellowish-orange, contain two stones, each with two seeds.
Dimensions Height: 12 m. (40 ft.)
Diameter: 0.3 m. (1 ft.).
Habitat Scrub, shrub & brushlands, Canyons & valleys, Watersides (fresh).
Range Texas.
Discussion Edible by humans, mammals and birds. Lifespan of an Anacua is at least 50 years.
Comments Needs lots of water to get established, but then becomes quite drought-tolerant. Not a true evergreen it replaces its leaves in early spring. Drought and disease tolerant. Extensive root system provides good erosion control on streambanks and hillsides.
Exposure Preference Partial shade.
Flower March - September; November
Native Distribution C. & s. Texas & e. Mexico
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Soil Preference Well-drained, alkaline soils.
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By Teresa Rivas
Garmin (GRMN) reports third-quarter earnings on Oct. 30—although the company is best known for its personal navigation devices, most investors will be looking elsewhere, says Avondale Partners analysts John Bright and Jeremy Henrard.
They argue that investors will mostly be focused on higher-margin, non-PND segments, and they're modeling for 9% consolidated growth in this category.
It's not surprising that investors aren't focused on PNDs—the threat to these devices from ubiquitous smartphone and tablet apps is well known, while Garmin has been working to promote higher-end specialized products.
Nonetheless, Bright and Henrard warn that with about half of Garmin's business still coming from PNDs, there's still a danger for these products to cause a meaningful beat or miss.
Avondale is more pessimistic than the Street about the quarter, projecting non-GAAP earnings per share of 55 cents on sales of $607.3 million. The consensus calls for EPS of 59 cents on $627.4 million in revenue. However, their estimates for the fourth quarter and full calendar year are more optimistic than average. They reiterated their Market Outperform rating and $50 price target on the stock.


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Hi, I'm trying to learn OpenGL 3 and 4, and I ran into a problem, I can't use the latest GLSL and OpenGL. Reason for this is because I don't have my graphics drivers installed on my system, which is Arch Linux. However, it's because running in a VM (VirtualBox, in my case), you can't install graphics drivers. The host OS is Windows 7 and the Guest OS is Arch Linux. So what I've done is install the latest Mesa 3D, which is Mesa 9.0.2.
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The extra archive of Vim is to be used in combination with the source archive
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- 4 tbs unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg , lightly beaten
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 12 ounces cranberries, fresh or frozen
Another yummy cake from you....
I would like to share an award with you pls accept it from my blog.
Vrinda, I LOve cranberries and I have some left over. I'm soon going to bake this awesome Cranberry Bread. Beautiful Click.
Please collect the Beautiful Blogger Award from my blog.You deserve it.You are a great blogpal.
That's one extremely delicious cake u got there:)
Thats a beautiful & healthy cake there...
Wow thats beautiful and healthy too... Looks so good and gorgeous...
A yummy n healthy Bread...
Vrinda, that's another delicious delicious cake!
yumm.....too good.
wowww.....so soft bread...
you aer a perfect cook..i made a mistake of showing your blog in my home yesterday..they all where shocked to see the cake snaps and presentations... now the problem is, achan and amma is not interested to see my blog..they are asking me to showyour blog again..they saw from fstpost to last post..ini njaan kaanichu kodukkoollaa..$%@$^@%
Perfect looking yummy bread...
Cranberry bread sounds delicious, looks perfect, too :)
very tempting....will this be sour?
Bread looks delicious:).
sallaja...u dont feel the sourness of cranberry in this one,i dont like fresh cranberries,but this tasted so good even after 1 week...
that's a première for me, have never tried with cranberries! looks delicious!!
Again a gorgeous cake ...yummm...
Soft and yummy bread...Looks perfect :-)
Scrumptious bread with cranberries, yum!
Such a beautiful and gorgeous cranberry bread Vrinda..
Hi there.Everything on this site looks BEAUTIMUS! Very impressive. I am now your loyal follower. If you ever have a spare minute, come visit my blog at www.samwich365.com. I would be honored to have you visit/comment or best of all follow. Happy New Year. Keri (a.k.a. Sam)
Looks so good. You try lot of varieties Vrinda.
wow....................it's such a perfect cake dear, vindra you are a pro.......good work.
Wonderful bread dear..Yummy..Will try one day.
Wish i could grab a piece from the screen!
wonderful! looks soo moist!
Happy Pongal. I would like to share an award with you dear. Please accept it. Thanks.
I saw this yesterday in the martha stewart show..yours has come out so beautiful and looks delicious..
This sounds very good, doesn't have orange juice like so many other recipes. I am thinking that the cranberry taste shines through brilliantly. YUMMMM
Beautiful and tasty and - so happy - have cranberries in my freezer! This is calling to me so I must answer. Doing this.
Wonderful cake...nice click
Gorgeous cake! Always love cranberry cakes. I mis here.
That is such perfect!
Wow, another perfect dish from u. It looks awesome,so fresh and the color mmmmmmmmmmm :):)
Dear adipoliyennu prathekam parayendalloooo..Soft and yummy bread...
wow cranberry cake looks mouthwatering...
Soft and yummy cake...perfect. Nice clicks as always :).
Hi Vrinda
You are perfact..looka at all these yummy cakes..wish i can have it now..
thanks for visiting my place..keep visiting..
Wow...lovely and delicious bread Vrinda...looks so good :)
wow...awesome...looks yummy..
Cran looks like jewels! Delicious bread!
The cranberry bread looks vey soft and spongy.
Your cranberry bread looks absolutely fantastic! I really love this simple recipe, thanks for sharing:)


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Relevant research or a project under the direction of the planning faculty. Prerequisite: approval of a written project or research proposal. A total of 9 hours of credit may be earned.
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ALEGRÍA | This Cirque du Soleil 10th-anniversary show, which made its Boston debut at Marine Industrial Park in 1995, has been reconfigured for indoor performance and is back out on tour. It's spiritual as well as spectacular, its populace of sleek, white-clad androgynes and heavy-haunched grotesques more angelic and unearthly than the madcap, Fellini-esque denizens of CdS's previous show, Saltimbanco. Even the clowning is poignant. "Alegría" means "happiness" in Spanish, and that's apt to describe your state when you see it. | Agganis Arena, 925 Comm Ave, Boston |www.ticketmaster.com| August 26-30 | Curtain 8 pm Wed-Thurs | 4 + 8 pm Fri-Sat | 2 + 6 pm Sun | $45-$95; students, seniors $25
BAT BOY | The MIT Musical Theatre Guild starts its season with this show by Keythe Farley and Brian Flemming (book) and Laurence O'Keefe (music and lyrics) based on a series of hokum perpetrated by the Weekly World News about a "bat child" found in a West Virginia cave a decade ago. Winner of the 2001 Lucille Lortel and Outer Critics Circle Awards, the hilarious, if intentionally generic, cartoon showpiece makes hay of the capture, civilization, betrayal, and backstory of Bat Boy — a creature "half man, half bat" who proves as educable as Eliza Doolittle and as incorrigible as Nature. Kristen Hughes directs; vocal direction is by Shawn Gelzleichter, orchestra direction by Stephen Peters, choreography by Dawn Erickson. | Kresge Little Theater, 48 Mass Ave, Cambridge | 617.253.6294 | August 28–September 12 | Curtain 8 pm Thurs-Sat | 3 pm Sun [August 30] | $12; $9 students, seniors
THE DONKEY SHOW | The Diane Paulus era at the American Repertory Theatre kicks off with this 1970s-disco gloss on A Midsummer Night's Dream that she concocted with writer husband Randy Weiner in 1998 and set to the dance-fueled anthems of Donna Summer and Sister Sledge. The show, which ran for six years Off Broadway and has become a signature of the Obie-winning director's propulsive, audience-immersive style, will play in the newly christened nightclub Oberon (formerly known as Zero Arrow Theatre), and Paulus compares it with a trip to the Bard's stomping grounds. "The audience, very much like in the Globe Theatre, is standing like groundlings, watching the action. There are VIP boxes, just like there were in the Globe, if you prefer to sit and watch. You have kind of royalty side by side with the working class, which was also very Studio 54. It was considered democracy on the dance floor; you could be a kid from Queens dancing next to Elizabeth Taylor." And you will get to dance at The Donkey Show. You will also get to drink, socialize, and text your digits off if you feel like it. | Oberon, Mass Ave + Arrow St, Cambridge | 617.547.8300 | August 21–October 31 | Curtain 8 pm Tues [September 1] | 8 pm Wed [September 2, 16, 23] | 8 pm Thurs [no August 27] | 8 + 10:30 Fri [late show September 18, 25] | 8 + 10:30 pm Sat | $25-$49
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Re: TV coverage, I have yet to hear where they got their money to live here. The oldest brother was married and has a small daughter. It's been reported he had no steady job. How did he support a family and
Re: TV coverage, I have yet to hear where they got their money to live here. The oldest brother was married and has a small daughter. It's been reported he had no steady job. How did he support a family and
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He had a good obiedient wife who worked 70-80 hrs per week to provide him all those pressure cookers.
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and the older brother drove a Mercedes, and dressed like he fell out of the pages of GQ magazine..... I agree.... the money trail may explain a lot........but that might uncover something our government doesn't want us to hear.
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They were on the handout system too. At least the older brother and his wife got welfare checks...
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Evidently, the taxpayers of Mass have been supporting the family for years:
Statement on Tsarnaev Brothers Department of Transitional Assistance Status:
"The brothers were not receiving transitional assistance benefits at the time of the incident and have not received any transitional assistance benefits this year. The Tsarnaevs' parents are former recipients of transitional assistance benefits, and both Dzhokhar and Tamerlan Tsarnaev received benefits through their parents when they were younger. Separately, Tamerlan and his family received benefits until 2012, when the family became ineligible based on their income."
— Alec Loftus, communications director, MA Health and Human Services
Not surprising the MA Government call 'Welfare' Transitional Assistance.....Don't want any of us to know they are taking money that was earned hard working Americans and giving it to foreigners that are not working! The Socialist Republic of Mass at work!
They were on welfare. The whole family was. Good use of the your tax dollars huh?
The Obama borrowed the money from China and your kids and Grandkids will be paying the bill...!


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CORINTH – On an evening when Corinth honored its seniors, it was a freshman who stole the show in the regular season finale.
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"He's a young kid that's still got some things to learn as far as defensive positioning, but he's lengthy, so quick to the ball and anticipates really well," said Warriors coach Keith Greene. "We think he's got a tremendous future."
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I ran a variety of tests this summer. Some AKC Senior, some Master, and some HRC Finished. Some were recorded by my wife with video-cam from behind the line. Some have a lot of vocalization going on as the dog is coming to the line and preparing to run. Some comes from the judges talking to bird stations via radio and some from the judges talking to handlers in the last holding blind, and to late comers who want to view the test. While my dog was not distracted, I must confess that I was to some degree distracted.
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When José Manuel Godinez-Samperio was 9 years old, he traveled with his parents from Pachuca, Mexico, to the United States on a tourist visa. When the visa expired, his parents stayed, and so did José.
José learned to speak English, excelled in school, became an Eagle Scout, and earned the distinction of valedictorian of Armwood High School in Seffner, east of Tampa.
The National Honor Society scholar won scholarships to New College of Florida in Sarasota. Candid about his undocumented status when he successfully applied to Florida State University College of Law, he graduated with honors and took classes taught by Sandy D'Alemberte, a former ABA president, FSU president, and FSU law school dean.
Now, D'Alemberte and his partner, Patsy Palmer, are representing Godinez-Samperio pro bono in a case of first impression.
The Florida Board of Bar Examiners waived its 2008 policy to show proof of citizenship or immigration status and allowed Godinez-Samperio to sit for the bar exam — and he passed on the first try in 2011. The bar examiners also certified he passed the character and fitness investigation.
Here's the holdup. The board asked the Florida Supreme Court this advisory question: "Are undocumented immigrants eligible for admission to The Florida Bar?"
That question asked in a petition filed with the court on December 13, 2011, (in Case No. SC 11-2568) has become a contentious swirl of legalities and politics and remains unanswered to this day, while 27-year-old Godinez-Samperio waits to become a full-fledged Florida lawyer.
Three former ABA presidents — Martha Barnett, Steve Zack, and the late Wm. Reece Smith, Jr. — joined in a chorus of support for Godinez-Samperio, filing an amicus brief: "The U.S. Constitution requires Florida to educate undocumented students through 12th grade. But few of them, no matter how promising they may be, can go on to college, because they are ineligible for federal loans, Florida Bright Futures scholarships, and federal financial aid. Therefore, only a handful of undocumented students attend college and then earn law degrees. Those who graduate from law school have overcome substantial barriers — language barriers, cultural differences, inadequate finances. Imposing a blanket ban on their admission to the Bar would be a waste of exceptional talent for our profession."
The U.S. Department of Justice filed its own amicus brief trying to block Godinez-Samperio's admission to the Bar, arguing 8 U.S.C. §1621 prohibits the court from issuing a law license to an "unlawfully present alien" because federal law limits categories of aliens who may receive a professional license that is "provided . . .by appropriated funds of a state."
That federal law had Justice Charles Canady raising his voice at the October 2, 2012, oral arguments: "Hasn't the Department of Justice taken the position that that federal law would preclude the issuance of a license to practice law in circumstances such as are before us? . . . I think we're using appropriated funds as we sit here this morning."
Here's what has changed since oral arguments: Godinez-Samperio is lawfully living in the U.S., because on December 24, 2012, he received notice that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had granted him "deferred action" under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program (DACA). He now has a Social Security card, a Florida driver's license, and a work permit, and he is employed as a law graduate at Gulf Coast Legal Services in Clearwater.
In light of those circumstances, D'Alemberte said, the proper question to put before the Supreme Court should be: "Whether an applicant who has complied with all requirements for admission, who has lawful presence in the U.S., and who has work authorization may be admitted to the Bar."
Rather than fight the feds, D'Alemberte has taken an unusual tack.
He gathered more than 75 signatures of Florida lawyers and took out an ad in this Florida Bar News of his "notice of intent to file a petition to amend the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar," specifically Rule 1-3 Membership and Rule 1-3.1 Composition. The proposed new language reads: "No person who has complied with the requirements for admission to The Florida Bar shall be disqualified because he or she is not a United States citizen."
The petition will ask the Supreme Court to amend the rules and "opt out of portions of a federal statute that potentially interfere with the court's exclusive constitutional jurisdiction over bar admissions and the practice of law."
The issue is on the agenda of The Florida Bar Board of Governor's July 26 meeting.
"It's strange to me. Look at the dynamics. Here the Obama administration announces a policy that allows someone like José to apply for and have a lawful presence in the U.S. and have work authorization and a Social Security card. And now, with all of that, what in the devil is the Department of Justice doing trying to block his admission to the Bar? I think it's another example of a dysfunctional Department of Justice," D'Alemberte said.
Waiting to Launch His Career
Why does Godinez-Samperio want to be a lawyer?
"I want to serve my community. I want to make a difference. I want to bring justice to those who need it the most," he answers.
Saying he is "very committed to public interest law," Godinez-Samperio wants to practice immigration law and help others with language and economic barriers.
"I have lived here most of my life. I have to wait for what the future holds for me. My main concern is getting my law license," he said. "I can't apply for any jobs."
He is not surprised his legal career has been put on hold this long.
"I know the court is considering everything they can, as they should. I am very hopeful. I have a Social Security number and a work permit. And now they are talking about immigration reform. I think all the energy is very positive. I think the court will take a lot of those things into account. I have never been in trouble or arrested for anything."
He points to an amicus brief by the Americans for Immigrant Justice that argues immigration law is so complex, and there are so many unique situations, that determining who is undocumented is a "very problematic question" for the court to issue a bright-line rule.
"I have a work permit, but I don't have a visa," Godinez-Samperio said.
That brief also notes that the Bar Board of Governors "recognizes that those with diverse statuses should be included in its vision of diversity," quoting this May 2010 statement from the BOG to define diversity: "The term 'diversity' has a dynamic meaning that changes as the demographics of Floridians change. Apart from differences in race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, and geography, to mention a few, the public and our profession will experience changes in thought, culture, and beliefs. These demographics are constantly in flux."
The Bar's goal is that the legal profession in Florida "will accurately reflect the makeup of society."
"There is no question that immigrants of every status make up a significant and valuable part of society," the Americans for Immigrant Justice brief argues.
While he practices patience waiting for a law license, Godinez-Samperio said he is "very frustrated with Congress in particular."
"Honestly, this issue would not have come up if they would have passed immigration reform when they should have. If Congress had passed immigration reform, I could have adjusted my status."
Godinez-Samperio has not shrunk back watching from the sidelines.
He went public with his predicament before a Florida legislative committee in April 2011.
"I decided to come out with my story because I'm undocumented, unapologetic, and unafraid," he told NBC News at that time. "In telling the truth, I am risking my liberty. But that's what a lawyer is about — telling the truth."
He went to Capitol Hill lobbying for the DREAM (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors) Act, which aims to allow students who entered the U.S. before their 16th birthday, who have lived in the country for at least five years, who are in good moral standing, and who have graduated from high school to be classified as permanent residents and pursue a path toward citizenship.
He met President Obama. And he co-founded the DREAM Bar Association, an organization describing itself in its amicus brief as welcoming "undocumented and allied legal professionals, law students, and aspiring law students."
One of Godinez-Samperio's supporters is U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-FL, who filed a letter with the Supreme Court on March 16, 2012: "We must encourage our nation's next generation — not place obstacles in their path to success. It would be so unfortunate to see a young person, like José Godinez-Samperio, Hillsborough County Armwood High School's 2004 valedictorian, work so hard and achieve the success of graduating law school and passing the bar only to be prevented from ever working a day as a lawyer because of misguided policies. It is short-sighted and arbitrary to deny students like him acceptance to The Florida Bar because of decisions that were made for him as a child. The correct result certainly is admission."
Waiting for the Court to Rule
In its original petition asking for an advisory opinion, the Bar Examiners explained how its policy came about to require information from applicants about their citizenship or immigration status.
"In considering this issue, the board had before it information regarding a decision from Georgia. In that case, a Georgia bar applicant sued the Georgia Office of Bar Admissions alleging that the Fitness Board's practice of requiring certain immigration documentation from non-citizens and 'all foreign-born applicants' is violative of the Supremacy and Equal Protection Clauses as well as his substantive due process rights," according to the petition. But a federal judge found in favor of the Georgia bar examiners.
At oral argument, Florida Board of Bar Examiners General Counsel Bob Blythe explained Godinez-Samperio filed a petition with the board asking for a waiver of that requirement. The board agreed and allowed him to sit for the exam.
That caused Justice Fred Lewis to say: "It just seems very strange that we would have taken all these steps and you bring a person right to the edge and then you push him off the cliff. . . . Now the position being advanced is we have an individual, I mean a highly qualified individual, a very good character person, but that it would be a crime if somebody employs the person. . . . I'm at a loss how the board got the state in this kind of position."
Blythe answered: "Certainly, with hindsight, perhaps it would have been a better course to try to address this issue at that time, but that is not what happened."
Later, Blythe said, "This is the only person who approached the board proposing to apply for admission to the Bar that was not able to provide the documentation" — but he stressed from the board's perspective the case is about the bright-line rule, not just one individual.
Upon hearing that the process was moving forward for Godinez-Samperio to get a Social Security card and work permit, Justice Jorge Labarga asked: "If he is able to obtain a Social Security number, then what is the issue here?"
"Your honor, you just summed up my argument," D'Alemberte responded.
In court pleadings, D'Alemberte argued that the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's public policy on licensing many professionals, as well as the policy for professionals licensed by Florida Department of Health and the Florida Department of Financial Services — set forth by F.S. §456.019 and F.S. §455.10 (2012) — states: "No person shall be disqualified from practicing an occupation or profession regulated by the state solely because he or she is not a United States citizen." "My real prediction is that the court will deny my petition and use their inherent authority to either admit José or change the rule and have The Florida Bar rule consistent with the statutes governing the licensing of other professions," D'Alemberte said.
"That may show I still have a streak of stubborn optimism in me. In my judgment, that is what they should do. I still believe in the court. I don't really want a drawn-out rulemaking procedure.
"José has complied with all the rules that would allow him to be admitted to the Bar. I would be quite happy to have all these side-show motions denied. I've got a client, and I want to see his interests served and to get on with his life as a young lawyer. I think he is likely to have such a distinguished career as a lawyer. I hope the court will understand that to rule with José, they will be on the right side of history."
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thanks for all the advice
too bad smitty is about 1.5 years backed up to make me a nice custom one
Jeff, since I gather you'll be fishing a few more days than I will this season, feel free to borrow my #9 RPLXi.
Next time you and Mike head down the Cape just swing by the house, it's on the way.
Every one has offered good info, so I'll throw my opinion into the mix. I own the XP #10 and have fished the RPLXi #10 quite a bit. The XP is a little harder to cast not only because it demands better timing, but since the tip is nice and soft, it is easily over powered by the ham fisted or overly excited. This rod casts into the wind very well untill you get psyched out and lose your composure. I like this rod for a floating line. The soft tip loads quickly, so it is good for sight fishing(a perfect permit rod, good for false albacore too). The soft tip makes it maybe not the best choice for heavy shooting tapers.
As for the RPLXi, it is a very nice rod. It will do anything you ask of it, and do it better than most other rods(I think). It is easy to cast, and does equally well with all line types. It will cast a 400gr. AirFlow a mile...all day. As Juro said, the RPLXi's are surpriseingly good fish fighters. When I first fished them I complained. Then I learned how to fight a fish. The XP is no slouch in this department either. A 10# false albacore might not take you into the backing(I saw the backing twice in two days at Harkers last year, but I only caught 8 fish). Back to the RPLXi...If you could only have one 10 weight, I would go with that one.
I would also check out the T&T Horizon and Vectors. The Loomis GLX. The Scott STS and the Powel AXS. These are all good all around rods as well.
Cast and decide for your self.
I have no experience with Sage rods but own both GLX and GL3 in 9wt. The difference between them sounds like the Sage model comparison.
GLX is a fast action / tight loop rifle. GL3 is softer - I'll probably use it for light wind conditions also but especially when fishing multiple flies (droppers).
Does anyone have experience casting both the RPLXI and Loomis GLX 10WT. I have cast both but am a beginning caster and am not sure if the differences I feel are my stroke or the rods. I will be using an 8wt Loomis GL3 for light wind days and light flies and will use the 10WT for the opposite. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
RPLxi vs XP
You will definately have to take what I say with a grain of salt. I have cast almost everything in the Sage line with the exception of the larger weights (and the spey lengths). In the lighter weight rods the action between the two is night and day. In the lighter weights the XP has a tip action that lends itself to tight loops and accurate casts. It is still a powerful rod by industry standards. The RPLxi is a progressive action rod. The blank will bend deeply for long, smooth, powerful casts. Like Juro said they are really two different rods with two different actions, for two different missions. Personally I wish they had made the SP+ in a 12 wt. I do think it probably says something that they only make the XP up to a 10wt though. Maybe its just marketing, or maybe the fishing conditions of the larger rods require a progressive action of an RPL blank. Although, I don't think anyone casting a 14 wt at a billfish is really worried about how tight a loop they make. They probably are looking for a rod they can fight the fish with.
It all depends on what you are doing with the rod...
I own a 796 XP and can not wait to get my hands on the 896-3 RPLXi. The 796 XP is a dream to cast and fishes a dry line like no other rod but when throwing larger flies or more wind resistant flies, the light tip seems to lack the power (the same light tip that makes the XP such a pleasure a cast). This is where the 'Xi' is going to come into play for larger saltwater flies or when throwing big strike indicators and such for steelies. Plus the 'Xi' comes with two oversized stripping guides and a hidden hook keeper.
The XP is lighter then the 'Xi' and eventhough the ligh tip doesnt seem to handle large flies for me as well as I would like, it throws a 350 grain sinktip with ease.
But I am speaking based upon experiences with the #7's and #8's and not the #10 so take my advice with a grain of salt...
And do yourself a HUGE favor...stop by a reputible shop and cast both rods and only then will you really know which rod is right for you.
Delmonico or tenderloin? Crabmeat or lobster? Each has it's endearing characteristics, I own one and will soon own the other.
The RPLXi is a rod that can be described as 'sweet' and often is. It's fast, but not stiff. When you load the rod, you do not feel undue pressure on your forearm flexors (like stiff rods do) yet the taper knows when to stop giving and takes over. As the stroke progresses, the heart of the blank kicks in and as the load deepens in the blank it accelerates the line speed over the shoulder with great ease. You simply wait for the shock wave to extend the line, then with a crisp motion (timing is important with this rod) the forward stroke loads just as easy and accelerates even more sharply, shooting a tight loop with little effort albeit requiring good timing.
As powerful as it is, it still fights fish with finesse. Just as in the casting motion, it gets tougher as the rod gets loaded more. Smaller fish sometimes feel like they are beating you up on this rod because they are not getting down to the butt section. I've found that bigger fish are tamed just as well as with any broomstick rod because you're fighting them with the powerful lower end. Ever watch the profile of a rod with a big fish on? The top end is straight and doing nothing except pointing th way while the butt is doing all the heavy lifting. Under these loads the RPLXi is a tough rod on big fish. I've had no problem with big fish on the rod, but I did notice smaller fish feel big sometimes - not sure this is a bad thing. I've fished the RPLXi in all kinds of conditions and it's been my go-to rod. I am very pleased with my purchase and contend that the rod lives up to it's reputation 110%.
I recently cast Eddie's 4pc 9wt 9ft XP. It's a laser beam rod. You need to have crisp timing once again, but it is a feather light high-energy lightning stick. When (not if) I get mine and fish it hard, I will be able to give a better review - but at first glance I would say that it seems to have higher modulus, once again without being stiff.
I hate stiff flyrods. You end up doing all the work. A flyrod is a recoil machine, and stiff rods offer a small recoil window which requires a lot of weight to energize. When you combine those two factors, you are going to work hard all day and destroy your shoulder or elbow. Just as the line taper defines the unraveling of the loop on the water, the rod taper defines the progression of energy through the stroke. The RPLXi, although not a beginner rod, has that progression down to a science. It takes some folks a little trying to find the stroke but once you do it's happy to throw the whole line for you without much effort on your part.
You can't go wrong with either but you will have to find the stroke as with any rod.
Let me throw another one in the mix... the 10wt VPS 4pc Sage. I am building this rod, and cast the factory version the other day... It's the legendary RPL Sage blank in a travel config and as a 10wt it has a little more authority than the 9wt RPLXi in terms of lifting power yet is not stiff and I believe you could cast it all day long. Significantly less $ than the other two you mentioned too.
Can't wait to get the guides wrapped!
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What's the future of the Fans' Choice poll finalistis? Find out in Hasbro's answers to SSG questions for June 28th, 2010.
Thanks again to Hasbro for the answers, to all the folks who sent in questions and especially those who voted on them. Here come Hasbro's answers.
Hasbro Q&A for the week of June 28th, 2010SSG: Hasbro hasn't really elaborated on your take of the most recent ToyFare Star Wars fans' choice poll finalists, other than to say in a very broad sense that it was clear collectors were most interested in all-new characters over resculpts and that the results would provide a "road map" for future lineups. So specifically, apart from Jocasta Nu and Jaxxon whom you've already addressed, are there any totally unlikely candidates on the list such as the Queen / handmaiden figures? Any choices that really made you wince because you know they would be retail poison? If you want to avoid giving away too much info now by addressing each character individually could you at least tell us how many characters from each source (i.e. OT, PT and EU) off the finalists list will be turned into figures in the next 18 months or so?
Hasbro: One way to look at the list is to consider that we will not be able to do all of these figures, or even come close, over the next 3-4 years when we will probably wan tto look at another Fan's Choice poll to reflect the latest wants at that time. As for which ones would be retail poison, we feel we have a strong handle on the "new" floor for even the most obscure figures (like the Willrow Hoods of the world) so we can manage just about the anything. The question is....do we want to? That's why it is better to look at the list as a general guide for hotspots of demand rather than a mandatory list. With that perspective, the figures least likely to have a chance to be done in that time are Queen/handmaiden figures, Jocasta Nu, Jaxxon, and the most obscure movie figures like Tey How. We don't have a lot of EU slots to play with currently, and aside from Jaxxon, these are very good choices but EU in general will likely struggle to get fit in with what is coming up (especially among strong candidates emerging from TFU2 and TOR that need to be put into consideration). Finally, as for how the list has impacted development, here is what is confirmed to come out before the end of 2011 (always subject to change, of course): two Prequel Trilogy figures, four OTC figures, and Bastila Shan. Not a bad start...
SSG: One of your answers from the April 8th round said that, as we expected, due to the troubles with running changes, there will be no more of those running-change figures. The statement is clear, running changes from wave to wave didn't work out too well during the TLC line, but it leaves open the question of whether simultaneous, planned production variations could be released concurrently within the same wave. The line has done so before, similar to the way the TSC line's Endor Rebel Troopers were released, or some Saga Legends troopers, the Imperial Officer head variants, the Clone Wars Micro Series clones; and the GI Joe line has more recently had success with concurrently-released chase figures as well. While concurrent variants do make specifics a little tougher to get, it provides a lot more flexibility for army-building troops without waiting years to release a variant. So would those sorts of simultaneous-production, same-wave variant figures still be a possibility, or do these go down in flames along with the running change figures?
Hasbro: There is no difference - all of the examples you cite were running change figures executed against the exact same item number, and that is exactly what is taboo. The only way to do variants would be to plan two item numbers and make releases against each. This would burn one of our precious items. We are under strict item count lockdown each year, so ding this would occupy a slot that otherwise might have gone to an all new or very differentiated figure. Since that is not a good tradeoff, we are retiring the notion of any kind of running change or slightly differentiated release for good. Instead, we'll have to pick up variants in others ways, like multi-packs and exclusives.
And our questions at CollectionStation.com:
- Mace Windu has been represented in action figure form for 12 years now, and a large portion of those figures were released with some unique, non-standard aspect. Mace has been the first "sneak peek" in the modern line and was a mail-away, the first hard-shell "choco" robe, AOTC had a deluxe before basic which had a smiling face and a second figure, AOTC basic had the screaming face, 2003 AOTC basic had the "ultimate lightsaber control" stick gimmick, ROTS had the Force Lightning throw-off gimmick, and now the Clone Wars version with removable armor and saber-swinging waist. While there have been a few normal Mace figures, and even a super-articulated one finally, it seems as if Mace Windu has been tapped by Hasbro to be the sculpting and gimmick guinea pig. Is this pattern intentional, do you think he can't sell without these sorts of things, is it just happenstance, or does someone there subliminally not realize they keep picking Mace to be the test guy?
- Why is it that modern realistic R2-D2 figures are oversized? Our math says that the modern R2 stands a whole centimeter too tall, which is a scaled visual difference of 7 inches. That's a pretty significant amount of extra height. The Clone Wars R2 is roughly the right height, as is the classic Kenner Artoo, while the build-a-droid astromech body splits the difference between the extremes. But the regular modern astromechs are all too tall. Why is this, and will this be addressed on the upcoming R2 redesign?
- Recent Hasbro images show the upcoming Saga Legends Battle Droid 2-pack both using the mold based on the new Battle Droid figures from the Target Geonosis Arena Showdown sets. Is that what we will actually be used to make this Saga Legends 2-pack? If so, will we see any of the issues we raised in a previous Q&A addressed, like a left arm that can hold the blaster similar to the Clone Wars Firefighter Droid, or properly-sized eyes for every droid, or the neck piece facing the right way? Also, will we be seeing any running deco changes on this set, switching from Geonosis red to Naboo tan? Will there always be a commander droid and a regular grunt? Army-building Battle Droids only in red and at a 1:1 ratio with their commanders would be quite limiting, and many previous Saga Legends army builders have enjoyed running changes like this without any problems expressed.
- Have you considered taking figures from the Comic Packs and putting them together into Battlepacks with perhaps 1 new figure, and making these sets exclusive to someone more focused on a comic-friendly audience, such as Diamond Distribution or one of the many fine e-tailers out there? This could help spur interest in the line along and satiate EU fans who crave more of their favorite characters. Star Wars comics still have a big audience, SW: Legacy is Dark Horse's 2nd best-selling line (despite the line apparently ending soon). If not Battlepacks, what about more Comic 2 Packs exclusive to those outlets with more focus on reusing the parts created for the line for new characters or at least character updates, since they're not likely to get used in the mainline?


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Bare with me as I rant on humanity.
I have been around the world and seen a lot of things… some good, some bad. Today I had a day which caused me to ask What the hell is wrong with people?
Excuse me if the language is strong or the message makes you feel uncomfortable.. but What the hell is wrong with people?
I am going to assume that if you take the time to read this blog, at some level you agree with the Scout Oath and Law. You may not agree in total, but we can again assume that you believe that people should be helpful and that we have an obligation to treat others as we wish to be treated. Right?
Ok.. so lets go from that point then.. we agree at least this much.
Today in the fair city of weirdness (I am glad to say I do not maintain an address within the city limits of Portland) I witnessed to acts that almost got me throwing punches.
The city of Portland has a rather larger transient community.. call them hobo's, bums, homeless, whatever, the fact is this population has made Portland home. I am not opposed to this. Portland has many outreach organizations, shelters, and government sponsored (paid) opportunities for these people. This has in one way or another made Portland a desirable place to be homeless. Before I go any further.. please know that this post is not in any way shape or form bashing those that find themselves in these dire straights. There are many reasons for one to find themselves on the streets and I have the utmost compassion for those in real need.
The story here is how one of Portland's finer citizens treated one of these folks out on the street.
I was at an intersection waiting for the light to change. It was a rather long light, so I found myself watching as a BMW pulled up next to me. A pan handler approached the BMW with his sign asking for "Anything helps" .. you know the typical verbage on your average Portland pan handlers sign. The man holding the sign looked like a fellow just down on his luck. He was clean and dressed in modest clothing. With him was two kids, I would guess 10 and 14 years old. They looked embarrassed to be standing on the corner begging.
Then I heard yelling coming from the BMW. The pan handler said "Thanks anyway" and turned around. This is where I lost it. The driver of the BMW then asked, in a loud voice, if the guy wanted a drink. The man turned around just in time to take a large drink thrown at him. It soaked him from about the belly to his knees. The look of shock on the kids faces brought my blood to an immediate boil. I threw my UPS truck into park and jumped out of the driver's seat. I ran up to the driver of the BMW and asked "What the hell is the matter with you?" He looked at me with a surprised look and then the light turned green and he sped away.
The pan handler had moved back to the curb and told his kids that it was time to go. I jumped back in my truck and pulled over to clear the intersection. I had a couple of oranges and a banana in my truck, so I gave it to them. I told the guy I wished I could do more. He said "I understand". Looking at those kids my heart drop. I have three at home and would never want to be in that position.
Now to be honest, I probably won't be down at the shelter tomorrow handing out blankets or serving meals, but I would never treat someone like that guy got treated today. I know that there are lots of "Street People" that have made that their choice. Drugs, addictions to alcohol, run aways, many have made the choice to live off of the generosity of the people who pay taxes, give freely of time, talent, and money. But then there are those, like this guy and his kids that just got a hard knock.
I had to fill my truck up tonight on the way home. Yep, $100 later I thought I may be standing on the corner with a sign, the penalty for driving a F150 I guess, but it holds 21 backpacks and so I will keep on driving it. I'd rather pay the $100 then let the Prius lobby win! Anyway, I pulled into the gas station and braced for impact. As I sat there chatting with the attendant (yeah in Oregon we can't pump our own gas) A lady pulled up, rolled down her window and started yelling at the attendant. I thought for a minute, what the heck is she yelling about? The attendant said he would be right over and started walking toward her car. Well by now you could hear a pin drop and all attention was on this loud mouth lady. She said she needed her car filled up and she was not about to pay $3.90 a gallon. The attendant politely told her that with her Safeway card she would save 3 cents a gallon. "3 cents!" the lady yelled.. "What the *&$# I am going to do with 3 cents?" This is where I finally had to ask, "What the hell is wrong with people?".
After the 3 cents tirade she began a barrage of profanity and berating this young man the likes I have not seen since basic training in the early '80's. The attendant stood silent and took the verbal beating. Finally, I had enough. I got out of my car and asked if there was something that I could do to help. She snapped her head in my direction and told me to mind my own "F'" ing business. I informed her that she pretty much had made this everyone's business with her loud attitude. I asked her to take it easy on this kid.. he's just pumping gas, doing his job, he doesn't set the price of gas. She then warned me to mind my business. I told the attendant to get his manager and that may he could work something out with this lady. She told him that he needed to start pumping gas and let loose with a bomb shell of profane words. As the manager arrived, I turned to her and asked "What the hell is wrong with you". The best part of the story is that as she got in her car and drove away.. the back of her car was filled with bumper stickers proclaiming her faith. "God is my copilot" and "WWJD?" I am sure he would not have acted like her.
I got home tonight and thought about this incredible day of humanity. I thought.. naw.. this is just a freak thing… but then I thought, if I saw two of these acts today.. me.. all by myself, how many more are happening everyday all over?
It makes me upset.
What the hell is wrong with people? At the outset, I assumed that if you read my blog, then you believe in at least parts of the Scout Oath and Law.
"To help other people at all times", "To do my DUTY to God and my Country", to be "Helpful, Courteous, and Kind." And at the end of the day something that every major religion on Earth preaches.. "To do unto others as you would have done to you".
Simple. So what the hell is wrong with people?
I really mean it when I say…
Have a Great Scouting Day!
"Do unto others…"
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Monday, January 26, 2009
Franklin Habit & Black Sheep!
Six sheep traveled to Lansing to meet up with Franklin Habit at Threadbear to get our copies of "It Itches" signed. Other Black Sheep joined us (Iris and the Perrones. We all had a great time chatting with Franklin and walking around Threadbear trying to decide what to buy. It's so difficult, you know. We all enjoyed ourselves and some, I think, were even visiting Threadbear for the first (but I'm sure not the last) time.
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- Julie said...
Franklin also posted about his trip to Threadbear :D
- January 29, 2009 at 11:21:00 AM EST
- Rob said...
Thank you, one and all, for coming over for the "It Itches" signing recently.
It's always fun to see the Black Sheep!
- February 17, 2009 at 1:42:00 AM EST
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Track In light snow, hindprint 5/8" (16 mm) long, with 5 toes printing; foreprint 1/2" (13 mm) long, with 4 toes printing; hindprints ahead of foreprints, with distance between individual walking prints 1/2 7/8" (1322 mm); straddle approximately 1 1/2" (37 mm). Print patterns vary greatly, but most often show as alternating series of tracks very close together. Jumping distances between tracks range from 1 3/4 to 4 1/4" (45110 mm).
Sign Grass cuttings, 11 1/2" (2540 mm) long, in piles along runways in dense vegetation. In winter, pushes debris into tunnels under snow; in spring, these cores, about 1" wide, are exposed by melting snow.
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Pull cords tight.
Step 7
Congratulations! You have now created a square knot!