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Raising awareness
Raising awareness is an integral part of INTERPOL's Trafficking in Illicit Goods and Counterfeiting programme.
The common denominator in all types of illicit trade is the involvement of transnational organized criminals who control the manufacture and distribution of illicit goods worldwide.
INTERPOL has an established leadership role in combating transnational organized crime. This provides a solid foundation on which to develop and implement a holistic long-term strategy to combat all types of trafficking in illicit goods and counterfeiting in partnership with member countries and associated industries.
This awareness campaign uses online and offline communications channels to effectively communicate the threats of illicit trade and its links to organized crime.
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We work to highlight the issues around illicit trade and encourage conversation among diverse audiences in each of our member countries:
- General public (consumers)
- Governments
- Law enforcement
- Private sector and associated industries
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- Illicit trade funds organized crime – no product area is immune to counterfeiting.
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Think you know who'd win in a fight between a vampire and a were-wolf? Silly mortal.
Someone put a lot of time and thought into this list…
Here is the order, from least dangerous to most dangerous:
- Shambling ghoul zombie
- Mr. Hyde / Creature from the Black Lagoon
- Running angry zombie / Voodoo Zombie
- Unclean spirits
- Witches (conditional)
- Regular vampires
- The Mummy
- Wolf-man
- Frankenstein's Creature
- Dracula
- Malphas, a Mighty President of Hell (& al.)
- Cthulhu
and the #1 monster is…Nyarlathotep!
"Monsters are rated according to how dangerous they are against each other, and then according to how dangerous they are to all the other monsters on the list (Unclean Spirits and Wolf-Man have little to fear from each other, for instance, but Wolf-Man is more dangerous to practically everything else). Only if all other metrics are equal is the relative danger to the average human considered–because, let's face it, they're all dangerous to the average human. They are monsters."
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April Sadowski was born and raised in the Dayton, Ohio area. Books were always prevalent in her life and so was the fondness for writing. At the age of thirteen, April began her first novel, Lady From Day. It took over ten years to write, but since the completion of it, she has written several additional novels from middle-grade urban fantasy to dystopian sci-fi and has participated in NaNoWriMo, Camp NaNoWriMo, and Script Frenzy.
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There was a song of a rhymester in Kyrie that spoke of a girl born on the fifth day of the fifth month under a full luna and under her rule, the lands of Orinda would be at peace and the clans within it would be united as one.
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Bhani discovers she has an unusual and lost gift, but one that is forbidden. She must search her heart to find her path and that may require leaving behind all she knows and loves.
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This is the story of Lenno, a hero in exile. Born into a life he had no say in, and caught up in a political power-play he was not aware of, Lenno is thrown into hardship and must learn fast what it takes to survive on his own, but not without forgetting his quest for revenge.
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Given missions from God throughout the timeline of the earth, Astar is an Atlantean in the middle of a dangerous path – weeding out those who seek their own gain rather than following through the tasks they have been given.
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The land of Under was a place where DrinkME allowed the humans to enter the faerie world and EatME allowed the faeries to visit the world of Over. Hortensia, the juice maker's daughter wonders what it would be like to live above, and one day she does just that.
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There is mysterious door in the attic, one that appears to have the ordinary contents of a closet to most who open it. However, there is one girl that thinks there is something more to this door. She can see what appear to be ghosts, haunting the frames. What could possibly be behind the door? Why do the people look lost?


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With more than 500 cars and trucks on display at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, this is the American consumer's first glimpse at what next year will look like for the automotive industry. This year, 40 new models are expected to be unveiled, ranging from concept cars to hybrids.
U.S. auto sales are at their highest since 2008 — before sky-high gasoline prices and the financial crisis spooked consumers — but are nevertheless expected to continue climbing over the next couple years. With an estimated 750,000 visitors expected at this year's show, companies will be vying for their attention and gauging whether their newest offerings will satisfy consumer demands.
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One of the United States' most exciting alternative-energy events, the U.S. Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon, is about to kick off in Washington DC! Starting October 9th (and ending the 18th), 20 teams of college and university students, hailing from such diverse corners as Kentucky and Germany, will be competing to design, build and operate their very own solar-powered houses. The goal is to make them as energy-efficient as possible while still being aesthetically pleasing and practical to live in. In fact, one of our very own at Autonomie Project is down in DC competing himself. Kevin will be representing Boston Architectural College and Tufts University through designing and constructing the Curio House.
The Decathlon is split into three phases: first, the teams put their collective brains together to design their homes using high-tech solutions in unique ways, and then raise the funds and coordinate with contractors to build them. Next, each team must disassemble their house, transport it to the national Mall in DC and reassemble it. Finally, the competition begins as each team and home is evalutaed in ten different areas: architecture, market viability, engineering, lighting design, communications, comfort zone, hot water, appliances, home entertainment and net metering (reading how much energy the home consumes over the course of the competition). The juries assessing each area are compromised of scholars and working professionals at the head of their particular field.
This is the fourth Decathlon, the others having occurred previously at intervals of two years. The contest is always growing, involving more students and universities, and the event brings more than 100,000 people out each time to walk among and interact with the teams and their homes. This is a very special chance to venture into a world that may very well reflect the needs and hopes of a future in crisis. If you have the chance, we highly recommend you take it and go get lost in the solar village! All of the above information and much more can be found on the event website. We want to send our special thanks to the members of the Curio House and we wish Kevin and the rest the best of luck!


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PORTLAND, Ore. — The City Council approved a plan Wednesday to add fluoride to Portland's water, meaning Oregon's biggest city is no longer the largest holdout in the U.S.
The ordinance calls for city water to be fluoridated by March 2014.
Dental experts say fluoride is effective in fighting cavities. Opponents of public fluoridation say it's unsafe and violates an individual's right to consent to medication.
"Reasonable people can disagree, but the science is on the side of fluoridation," Mayor Sam Adams said after the unanimous vote.
Opponents also say council members rushed into action without a public vote. They plan to collect almost 20,000 signatures in the next 30 days to force a referendum early next year — before the mineral is added to a water supply that serves about 900,000 people in Portland and a few suburbs.
"There is no question that we are going to need a lot of financial and volunteer support to make this happen, but we are seeing a major backlash to how the City Council has handled this," said Kim Kaminski, executive director of Oregon Citizens for Safe Drinking Water.
Public fluoridation remains an emotional topic in many parts of the country. The issue arose in Phoenix this week when a public stir prompted re-examination of a policy in place since 1989. After a contentious hearing Tuesday, council members voted to continue adding fluoride to the water in the nation's sixth-largest city.
Wichita, Kan., residents will vote in November whether to add fluoride to the city's water supply.
Portland's drinking water already contains naturally occurring fluoride, though not at levels considered to be effective at fighting cavities.
Voters in Portland twice rejected fluoridation before approving it in 1978. That plan was overturned before any fluoride was ever added to the water. Before announcing his vote, Commissioner Randy Leonard said the passion from both sides showed why previous councils sidestepped the matter: "This issue is not for the faint of heart."
Dozens of opponents turned out for the vote that went as expected. They booed, hissed and held signs that said "Public water, public vote." When it became apparent that commissioners would indeed approve the ordinance, they stood with their backs turned.
Regina LaRocca, who had her back turned, said the "money and power" on the side of fluoridation was difficult to overcome, but commissioners might have altered their votes had more people flooded City Hall.
"I'm disappointed in the people of Portland, and their apathy," she said.
Last week, 227 people — most of them opponents — signed up testify at a public hearing that last 6 1/2 hours.
Commissioners said now is the time to act because Portland children have more dental problems than kids from neighboring states that fluoridate, and adding the mineral to the water is the most safe, effective and affordable way to address it.
Seventy-three percent of the U.S. population drinks water treated with fluoride — more than three times the rate in Oregon.
Fluoride opponents contend the dental benefits of fluoride are small and don't outweigh the cons. Several pointed to a recent study by researchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, which appeared in Environmental Health Perspectives. It showed that Chinese children who had high levels of naturally occurring fluoride in their drinking water had lower IQs than those who lived in villages with less fluoride in their water.
"These people are putting their children's teeth above their children's brains, and that's ridiculous," said Paul Connett, author of the book "The Case Against Fluoride," who traveled to the meeting from New York.
Residents with thyroid issues, kidney disease and multiple chemical sensitivity worry fluoridation will make their lives worse. Others are concerned it can cause cancer, autism and other problems.
Commissioners counter that more than 200 million Americans drink water with added fluoride, and it doesn't appear to have caused great harm. Moreover, it is endorsed by most health organizations, including the American Medical Association and Centers for Disease Control.
Fluoride supporters and opponents agreed that fluoridation alone won't solve Portland's dental problems. They say parents must stress proper hygiene and stop giving their children drinks loaded with sugar.
But the commissioners say fluoridation will at least give children, particularly those from families without money or education, some protection against tooth decay.
"A 3-year-old child can't be expected to take responsibility for their dental care," Commissioner Dan Saltzman said, to which a frustrated member of the audience shouted: "Their parents can."
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Benjamin Ravaru needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 130 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
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Sacred Eden is a Health, Beauty & Well-being Company that is dedicated to delivering health and healing to the world through health programs, supplements and health retreats.
We are 3 dedicated guys trying to make a difference in the world.
Our Mantra is 'Bringing People Back to Perfection'... and this is because the world is such a hectic place which is only getting crazier by the day... with an emphasis on quicker, faster, better!!
Which puts more stress and strain on everyday people... With fast food dominating the market it means obesity and disease is thriving... We are here to try and educate people and reverse these effects.
Not only do we have weight related products but we also provide health programs from increasing mental capacity to fighting fatigue...
We are dedicated about working with great people and the planet in a sustainable way so generations to come can benefit from our work...
Some things we are doing:
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The Sacred Eden Market is fairly broad. As you can see from the information above, we are doing a number of different things within the health space.
But generally it would be for people 25 and over
Slightly favored to the female market
It is the health, beauty and well-being market which has been done before.
The desired audience would be
moderate to affluent
Aged 25+
Health Conscious
Appreciates Nature
The person we are trying to attract to the Sacred Eden brand. Are people who are energetic... they love life... therefore they appreciate their most important asset - themselves... and because of that, they invest in themselves... they work out, keep fit... they eat healthy... they enjoy holidays and getting the most out of their lives...
They are open to all kinds of healing.. whether if be conventional western medicine or Chinese, Indian, Shamanic or Tibetan Medicine...
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On Holly's 50th birthday, which has been "rushing at me/like a cinderblock wall while I try/in vain to slam on the brakes," she has her first hot flash.
It happens for the first timeThis is light verse, yet it strikes close to the bone. Many of these feelings are covered up because no one wants to hear them. Menopause is a relief-- no more tampons or sanitary pads--but at the same time it means you're not young anymore. In our family we all have early menopause, which makes one feel MORE freakish.
on the very day I turn fifty--
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that evolution really did happen.
The light verse is engaging and well-wrought, though sometimes as a novel it breaks down. There isn't much conflict or plot. But it is "chick lit" for women of a certain age, very good of its kind, and I liked it very much.


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All government buildings and facilities have been directed by President George Bush to fly their U.S. flags at half staff until sundown Saturday, September 22. Governor Mike Johanns has extended the order to include state flags. Businesses and individuals are also asked to fly their flags at half staff if they are on poles. Flags not on poles can be dipped or displayed in any appropriate manner. Many web sites feature information on proper display of the flag.
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So we were kidding about this, and xbright spent the whole night putting that to bash!
He came up with a Tagada script that replace all the sudo, aptitude, install, remove and such with very funny aliases, all from SMS and kids language:
commands list: plop : updates package list pouet : (old fashion horn sound) downloads and upgrades gropouet : (big pouet) downloads and dist-upgrades padechichi : (no fuss) updates package list then downloads and installs updates osekour : (au secours = help) help and command list kiélkon : (who is the idiot, but in a more offensive way ;-)) copyright infos pabo : (pas beau = not beautiful) removes a package trépabo : (very not beautiful) purges a package konépa : (connais pas = dunnot know) looks for a package in the list - search kicésa : (qui c'est ça = who is this) gives info on a package - show kékive : (qu'est-ce qu'il veut = what does it want) gives a package dependence list - depends tsouin tsouin : installs a package
Follow the script updates on xbright's blog, as more is coming (install several packages for ex, as
tsoin tsoin only installs one package) and the brainstorming in u-fr thread or in firstname.lastname@example.com (all in French, sorry, the jabber room gets most of its traffic during the evening hours in France).
We've also spoken about getting funny insults from
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Saturday, September 03, 2011
superman amended
in honoring the new DC 52 relaunch this week, i thought id take a stab at continuing my redesigns for the justice league. first wonderwoman, now superman.
ill do others whenever i have time for it,
13 comments:
- Tyler (characters N' sketches) said...
the subtle push on your character designs are NICE!
- September 3, 2011 at 10:57 AM
- Pancho said...
great design!
remember me others superman in death of superman. the clone with yellow glass to more specifc.
- September 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM
- Bunx05 said...
Awesome. I think your use of red on the hips is a great alternative to the trunks. Recognizable as Superman, but definitely a more modern and forward vision.
- September 3, 2011 at 1:02 PM
- Carpincho said...
Beautiful. I invite you to look at my designs for Superman, I'm a big fan of yours:
- September 4, 2011 at 6:44 AM
- PLANET-PULP said...
I dig! hey, what's happening with the sketchbook? weren't you in the works on putting one together?
- September 4, 2011 at 12:37 PM
Brilliant. Its a shame that they didn't bring you in to help with redesigns. This is a million times better than the suit they have him wearing.
- September 4, 2011 at 5:12 PM
- Jonathan Lankry said...
wonderful !!
Much better than the original one (this is what i think ^^)
- September 5, 2011 at 3:30 AM
- pabloano said...
I'm with you on everything except the extra use of yellow/gold, for this redesign it's a little jarring and takes the eye away from the all important and iconic 'S.' Your designs are always so wonderfully clean with implied detail. I'd really like to see that continued in Supe's design much in the same way you redid the Cap. Just my unasked for two cents... Brilliant work per usual.
- September 5, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- nlombardo said...
really getting the alien or space vibe from this. Ace!
- September 6, 2011 at 6:47 AM
- Daybreak_ST said...
Excellent design. I'm not sure about some of the gold. If you have time please take a look at my Superman redesign and let me know what you think:
- September 7, 2011 at 8:23 PM
Very nice. I'm not a huge fan of what you did on the upper body, shoulder area. That looks a bit to complex for my taste. I am a huge fan of the two tone blue and the waist section though. You've really nailed an elegant solution to getting rid of the briefs, but still keeping an element of color. I could totally see this in an episode of the DCAU, which IMO has the best costume designs for most DC characters
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Mesmerizing. Nice touch on the subtle, two-toned blue!
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (seminoles.com) – A .357 hitting percentage by the ninth-seeded Florida State indoor volleyball team propelled it past a gritty Hofstra squad on Friday evening, winning 3-0 (25-21, 25-10, 25-20) in front of 917 fans in the NCAA First Round in Tully Gym.
The Seminoles (28-3) found the hitting lanes early and often on Friday night, as senior outside hitter Fatma Yildirim posted a .400 mark on nine kills while senior middle blocker Sareea Freeman added seven kills in nine attacks for a .778 hitting percentage. Freshman right-side hitter Mara Green finished with four kills in 10 swings for a .400 hitting clip.
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"Certainly we are pleased to win the match tonight," head coach Chris Poole said. "I feel like we played pretty well overall. I think what a lot of people don't understand is once your season is over and you go into the NCAA Tournament it's like a whole new season again so that's the reason you will see upsets. There were upsets last night, there were upsets tonight, already. You've got to be really careful and understand it's one and done right now and you don't always know how your team is going to respond to that, in whether they are going to step up and play or whether there's going to be some nervousness involved with that."
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The Seminoles got to the second round despite an outstanding day for Hofstra outside hitter Nikki Kinnier. The junior registered 12 kills in 23 attacks for a .435 hitting percentage but the rest of the Pride (21-14) collaborated for a .167 hitting clip.
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The USG is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to all students. USG institutions offer students with disabilities a variety of services and accommodations to ensure that both facilities and programs are accessible. The information provided on working with students with disabilities is an overview of the resources available and the policies and procedures in place that are intended to facilitate accessibility and academic success.
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Learning Disorders include Learning Disabilities, Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Pervasive Developmental Disorders, Acquired Brain Injury, and Psychological Disorders as described in Appendix E. The Board of Regents of the USG has established the following three centers for the provision of assessment, resources, and research related to students who have learning disorders that impact academic, cognitive and/or behavioral/emotional functioning.
- Regents' Center for Learning Disorders at Georgia Southern University
- Regents' Center for Learning Disorders at Georgia State University
- Regents' Center for Learning Disorders at The University of Georgia
Each Regents' Center for Learning Disorders (RCLD) is responsible for serving designated colleges and universities (referring institutions) within a geographic region. The host institution serves as fiscal agent for each RCLD. See Appendix F for a list of RCLDs and their assigned institutions.
Purpose of the RCLDs
The RCLDs provide the following services:
- Comprehensive standardized assessments for students with learning disorders
- Review of documentation submitted by referring institutions in support of student requests for accommodations
- Recommendations regarding appropriate accommodations and services
- Assistance to students, faculty and staff at referring institutions through consultation, networking, and program development
- Clinical training opportunities in graduate level psychology, education, and related programs
- Research focusing on assessment and accommodation of students with disabilities in postsecondary settings
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The RCLDs consist of professionals who are specialists in the assessment of adults and in evaluation of disabilities that impair learning. Each RCLD has, at the minimum, the following personnel:
Director. The director is responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the RCLD and for carrying out USG policy regarding student disabilities. The Academic Vice President of the host institution is the supervisor of record.
Psychologist. The licensed psychologist oversees the evaluation process, including training, interviewing, scheduling, testing, staffing, and report writing. The psychologist ensures that the professional and ethical standards of the American Psychological Association are followed.
Liaison. The liaison promotes and maintains contact between the referring institutions and each RCLD, assists in the referral and feedback process for RCLD evaluations and RCLD review of documentation of disability, assists referring institutions in the development of policies and procedures to serve students with disabilities on their campuses, and provides community outreach and education to support the mission of the RCLD.
Other qualified personnel are involved directly in interviewing, testing, and writing reports for students who are evaluated in the RCLDs.
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Evaluations performed by external professionals or organizations will be reviewed using the same methodology as if the evaluation was conducted by an RCLD.
Some accommodations for USG requirements must be approved by an RCLD. Students with learning disorders, who are requesting the accommodations outlined below, are required to submit documentation to an RCLD for approval:
Admissions - Substitution of the RHSC foreign language requirement. See Section 3.11.3, Admission Considerations.
Regents' Tests accommodations, beyond what can be granted with institutional approval. See Section 3.11.4, Regents' Test Administration.
Learning Support - Testing accommodations for the Collegiate Placement Examination (CPE), or COMPASS modifications or, additional semesters in Learning Support beyond what can be granted with institutional approval. See Section 3.11.5, Learning Support Considerations.
Substitution of core curriculum Quantitative Outcomes requirement (Learning Goal A2, 3 semester hours required) – See Section 3.11.6 Core Mathematics Course Substitutions
Each USG institution is responsible for providing approved accommodations or modifications, including assistive technologies. The Director of the Regents' Testing Office, the RCLDs, and the AMAC Accessibility Solutions & Research Center are available to assist institutions with arranging for these accommodations.
Outside Evaluations
Referring institutions must have institutional policies and procedures for reviewing documentation of disabilities that is not based on an evaluation conducted by an RCLD. Institutional policies and procedures must be consistent with BoR policy.
Referring institutions are required to submit documentation of learning disorders to meet USG requirements to an RCLD when a student requests accommodations. Referring institutions may also elect to send outside documentation for review to the appropriate RCLD under other circumstances.
Referral for Evaluations
Referring institutions are required to submit a referral packet containing the following items to the appropriate RCLD to initiate the evaluation process:
- Information letter and checklist completed by the Disability Service Provider (DSP)
- Questionnaire on academic strengths and weaknesses, historical information, and behaviors that can affect learning (completed by the student)
- Questionnaire on student's functioning ability (completed by a person who knows the student well and can provide an independent view)
- Academic transcripts from current and/or previous institutions
- Recent vision and hearing sensory screenings
- Samples of written work
- Copies of previous medical or psychological evaluations related to learning difficulties
The DSP at the referring institution is responsible for coordinating the completion of the referral packet and communicating with the RCLD regarding the student's referral, evaluation, and accommodations. See Appendix G for the referral process flowchart. For more information regarding disability documentation, see Appendices D and E.
Evaluation Considerations
Professional Standards and Confidentiality
- American Psychological Association ethical standards are upheld.
- Information gathered before, during, and after an evaluation will be kept strictly confidential.
- Information will not be released to any person or institution without written permission of the student.
- The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provide additional guidelines on right of access and disclosure of protected information.
Liability Issues
- Neither the referring institutions nor the RCLDs are liable for students while they are traveling to and from the RCLDs for the evaluation.
- A contact person at the referring institution must be designated for emergency purposes while the student is on the RCLD campus.
- RCLDs require liability insurance coverage for all RCLD personnel involved in the evaluation process. This liability coverage is necessary to meet the standards of professional practice as outlined in State Licensing Law.
Cost of Evaluations
- Students are assessed a $500 fee for each evaluation (subject to annual review).
- Payment schedules may vary across RCLDs.
- Evaluation scholarships may be available at individual RCLDs and/or referring institutions.
- Students may contact their local Georgia Department of Labor, Rehabilitation Services to determine if they qualify for services, which may include funding to offset evaluation costs.
Appeals Procedure
Students wishing to dispute a decision of an RCLD with regard to eligibility for accommodations may appeal by submitting a request for independent review of their documentation by the directors of the other two RCLDs.
The request must meet the following conditions:
- Specify the issue(s) of disagreement in writing
- Be submitted to the DSP at the student's home institution
- Be initiated within 30 days of receiving the disputed decision
A student wishing to appeal the decision of the independent review may appeal to the President of the home institution. The President's decision is final. The Board of Regents does not hear appeals for eligibility for accommodation.
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3.11.2 AMAC Accessibility Solutions & Research Center
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The AMAC Accessibility Solutions & Research Center, an initiative of the USG, is committed to removing barriers and providing access to knowledge for individuals with physical, sensory, and learning print-related disabilities. AMAC serves individuals with print-related disabilities in a variety of ways.
AMAC works with all USG institutions serving postsecondary students as well as high school students transitioning to postsecondary institutions. AMAC offers a variety of services to meet the individual needs of students with print-related disabilities and the institutions serving them, including access to the following:
- Alternative media production
- Electronic files (e-files) requested from publishers
- High quality scanned image files
- E-text formatting services
- NEON, AMAC's online repository of available alternative media that tracks students, orders, and media production
- Assistive technology software and hardware
- Other national repositories, services and products (e.g., Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic)
- Password protected electronic material delivery service
- Monthly student services reports
- Training and technical assistance
- Braille text conversion or contract services. AMAC specializes in math, science, foreign language Braille transcription services.
AMAC services and costs vary depending on membership status. AMAC services help institutions to:
Protect themselves against copyright infringement laws
Comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act standards and provide students with print-related disabilities equal and timely access to materials
Increase the knowledge of institutional information technology departments, faculty, and staff on accessible digital media and accessible information technology through the incorporation of universal design for learning environments
AMAC is not a replacement for disability services, but a resource that offers expertise in alternative media production and assistive technology software and hardware. The AMAC team works closely with disability service providers and students to ensure that they receive high quality and timely services.
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3.11.3 Admissions Considerations
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Applicants with disabilities are expected to have completed the Required High School Curriculum (RHSC) with the appropriate instructional accommodations. No exemptions or substitution are permitted for these required courses with the exception of the foreign language requirement.
Students who are unable to complete the RHSC foreign language requirement successfully due to a documented disability may petition for a substitution for the foreign language requirement (see Appendix H, Admissions Consideration Flowchart) using the following guidelines:
Foreign Language Requirement
Two years of a single foreign language or two years of American Sign Language is required for admission to USG colleges and universities. To receive permission for a substitution, students should do the following:
- Notify the Office of Admission at the time of application that they are petitioning for a RHSC foreign language substitution
- Contact the DSP at the institution for assistance in completing the petition.
- Submit their petition documentation with the admission application
If the petition is approved, the student will be allowed to satisfy the RHSC foreign language requirement by substituting another type of course. The approval of a petition for substitution does not waive the requirement.
Approval of a petition for a course substitution for the RHSC foreign language requirement does not extend to the foreign language requirements of certain degree programs at the University level. Students must submit a separate petition, following their institution's standard procedures for modifications to program requirements, to request a course substitution for foreign language coursework required for a specific program of study or degree.
Other Considerations
Students with disabilities will not be penalized for taking standardized admissions tests (e.g. ACT, SAT, GRE, LSAT, MCAT) with accommodations. Students seeking disability accommodation should contact the testing agencies (College Board and ACT).
To be considered for admission, students are expected to achieve the institution's admission requirements, including minimum SAT or ACT scores with the testing accommodations.
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3.11.4 Regents' Test Administration
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The Regents' Testing requirement for reading and writing skills courses may not be waived for students with disabilities, but appropriate accommodations will be provided. The Regents' Testing Program Office does not have to be informed when a student takes or passes an alternative test. However, the student record system must indicate that alternative procedures have been used.
Accommodations for students with learning disorders that can be granted with institutional approval are outlined in Section 2.8.10, Special Administrations of the Regents' Test.
For more information regarding special administration of the Regents' Tests for students with disabilities as described in Appendix E, see Section 2.8.10, Special Administrations of the Regents' Test.
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3.11.5 Learning Support Considerations
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Students with documented disabilities, who are required to enroll in Learning Support, must fulfill all stated requirements, including placement test and course requirements. Students will be provided with appropriate test and/or course accommodations. Documentation of accommodations provided must be maintained at the institution and summarized in the annual report on accommodations. See Section 2.9.1, Administrative Procedures for Learning Support Programs. Accommodations for students with learning disorders that can be granted with institutional approval are limited to the following:
- Extended time on placement tests
- Authorized use of a calculator for mathematic testing
- Separate test administration
- Maximum of two additional semesters of Learning Support at the Foundations level
Accommodations and test administrations other than those listed above must be approved by an RCLD.
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3.11.6 Core Mathematics Course Substitutions
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As a part of the core curriculum, all USG students are required to complete three hours of coursework that address learning outcomes in quantitative reasoning (i.e., core mathematics requirement; Learning Goal A2: Quantitative Outcomes)
Students who are unable to complete this core mathematics requirement as a result of a documented disability must still complete the core curriculum but may petition for a substitution of the requirement.
To be eligible for a core mathematics substitution, it must be determined that (1) a student has a disability currently impacting his or her mathematics skill that precludes the potential for academic success despite reasonable accommodations and good faith effort and (2) substitution of the core curriculum mathematics course will not result in a fundamental alteration of the nature of the student's major/program of study.
Eligibility determinations will follow the procedure as outlined below.
The student will submit petition materials to the disability services office of the student's home institution. The materials should minimally include the following:
- a formal written request for a mathematics core course substitution,
- documentation of a disability that substantially limits mathematics skills relative to most people in the general population as determined by a qualified professional,
- secondary and postsecondary transcripts documenting prior mathematics coursework, and
- a signed consent form authorizing release of the documentation to the reviewing parties.
The disability service provider will submit the request and associated documentation to the RCLD serving the institution.
A USG-level committee composed of the directors of the three RCLDs will determine if the provided documentation is sufficient to justify a substitution. Documentation should meet guidelines as specified in Appendix D: Disability Documentation and Appendix E: Specific Documentation Guidelines. The committee may seek additional information from the student to aid their determination.
If a request is made within a reasonable time after the start of the semester (to be determined by the institution), a decision on the student's request should be completed within a timely manner such that the student can make informed registration decisions for the next semester.
Should the student be deemed eligible for a substitution, an institution-level committee will determine if the core mathematics requirement represents an essential component of the student's major/program of study. The committee should, at minimum, include designees from the office of disability services, the department of mathematics, the petitioning student's school or college (e.g., the student's academic advisor), and the institution's committee charged with providing oversight of the general education curriculum.
If the student is found to be pursuing a major/program of study for which mathematics is not considered an essential component, the institution-level committee will identify a substitute course best suited to the student's major/program of study.
Each institution shall develop policies and procedures detailing the institution-level committee composition; committee responsibilities; title of the final decision-making authority; methods of communication between the committee, the final decision-making authority, and the student; time frames for the completion of each step; and an appeals process.
The approval of a petition for substitution does not waive the requirement. If the student changes major/program of study, the substitution may be re-evaluated. Approval of a petition for a course substitution for the core mathematics requirement does not extend to any Learning Support requirements a student must complete.
Further, approval of a petition for a course substitution for the core mathematics requirement does not extend to the requirements of certain majors/programs of study. Students must submit a separate petition, following their institution's standard procedures for modifications to program requirements, to request a course substitution for mathematics coursework required for a specific major/program of study.
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This informative, relaxed group is for parents and caregivers of infants. Each week focuses on a different topic of interest to new parents, and guest speakers are occasionally featured. Infants and children under 4 years of age are welcome to attend with the parent or caregiver.
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Sarah Silverman showed up to the 66th annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night and, while talking to E! News, the comedian pulled out a vapor pen from her clutch and joked, "That's my pot. It's liquid pot."
It all went down thanks to the new E! "Clutch Cam" where red carpet host Giuliana Rancic was asking female celebrities to show off their purses and what's inside.
Rancic asked Silverman what was in her tiny purse and Silverman willingly pulled the vapor pen out and discussed her "liquid pot," calling it "important."
Whether she was being serious or not, who really knows? Either way, we think E! may want to rethink asking what's in people's purses.


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This is my 2nd blog post for this year and for the end of 2014 summer.
I know swagging is not that "in" for this summer since you need to wear a light material clothing to be comfortable under the summer heat, but with this look things will be more lighter.
I just want to share this look for those guys who want to swag under the summer heat or just wanna wear them for some casual reasons.
In spring fashion, oversize and athletic themed looks are one of the "in" when it comes to styles.
And combining spring + summer heat is still an easy thing to do when your styling.
And combining spring + summer heat is still an easy thing to do when your styling.
But as you'll see on this post, i made this look a comfy' athletic and yet cool for you to wear not only on summer days but also when your strolling or even hanging out with friends.
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To achieve that swag look, Iv'e picked an over sized shirt. I found this "Davao Beach" shirt; a souvenir shirt from Davao.
If you wanna spend the end of your summer days one of the recommended hot spots in the Philippines for a vacation.
And another thing with this top is that the colors and prints concedes with the season; Tai-dyed.
For this over sized top to fit on my small framed but fat body, i folded the arms and tucked the front part of it.
At the back, I kept it hanged down so that the prints will be prominent and also to have a change of length. Another thing is that so the the top won't also be that puffy, since it's an oversize shirt.
I pick skinny black jeans to make my look be consistent with the top and so with my footwear.
I chose this kind of shoes (running shoes) to emphasize the athletic inspired look.
Incorporating an athletic inspired look during summer is kind-a cool thing coz' you'll be more comfortable in walking or even strolling with friends in the city.
Yes the highlight of my look. Though its a Tai-dyed swag, without the accessories styling won't be that much be successful as it appears to be.
Really, accessories are the salt and pepper of styling.
Yes the cap! Its an authentic New Era cap.
And yes its summer so you really need one, caps are designed similarly to our eyelashes, its flap is just like our eyelash it protects our face from the direct light coming from the sun.
And yes its summer so you really need one, caps are designed similarly to our eyelashes, its flap is just like our eyelash it protects our face from the direct light coming from the sun.
To check for authenticity of your New Era cap, the cap have these tags in it:
Even if it is not summer, it's essential and important to wear and to add a protection on your head and face against the heat of the sun; and boy as of these days, boys are not the only ones who wore caps, but also with girls like her.
Actually Korean girls started this trend specially on the stylish and "worded" caps.
Sunnies! Yes! Another essential accessory for summer to protect the eyes.
What i'm wearing right now is a Ray-Ban Wayfarer Aqua flash lens.
Here is a tip on how to chose an appropriate sunnies in reference with your face shape.
For men who have a SQUARE face shape
For men who have a DIAMOND face shape
For men who have a OVAL face shape
For men who have a ROUND face shape
For men who have a OBLONG face shape
I just want to inform you that i jut open my own online store named parTiTion by hause of JAN by clicking the Banner picture of my store this will give you access on the FaceBook page of my newly opened store where you can shop hand-picked, stylish and affordable sunnies.
More tips and More products to be posted on my store SOON
Last are my Bracelets From SM accessories
I chose this cyan colored bracelet to add some touch of "water colors" on my look and to pair it up with the flash-lens of my sunnies.
The leather brown bracelet and the beaded bracelet are picked to add a dark "nature" color on the look.
That's all what i have for this summer days folks!
Enjoy the end of summer and lets prepare our looks for the rainy days.


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