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First time poster on this forum... so for some background I have been using common lisp for about three years now, but nothing too intensive. It is certainly the lisp language I know the most and indeed the programming language I know the most (done a bit of elisp and had a brief foray with LUSH recently... that taught me just how much I have been conditioned by common lisp and also just how convenient common lisp is). I have used a couple of languages (the usual suspects C/C++, java, bit of fortran and read about others python, ruby) and since Lisp has captured my heart, none of the others have been able to peel me away from it. I imagine the same is true of most people here; lisp seems to be quite polarising.
Well, at the moment I am using common lisp for some numerical simulations. Common lisp has got alot of libraries, but in a way very similar to linux, nothing seems to work painlessly; there's always something missing, broken or incompatible with your implementation or whatever. Recently I have had a look at some of the other lisps out there and, whilst they definately have their merits, these merits are not enough to sway me from common lisp (yet...). To reiterate what seems to be common opinion:
Scheme: small, tidy, consistent and with some specific features (its a lisp-1, continuations)
Common Lisp: HULKING BEHEMOTH-meaning lots of libraries, lots of variety but also lots of confusion. Although the lisp standard is very solid, its like they just standardised everything going (and it they did indeed, in an effort to get everyone on board). Good implementations, used in industry et cetera.
Clojure: Runs an java VM (good/bad), seems to be quite neat/focussed in its design, interact with java libraries.
Arc:Seems to have a fresh, clean look on things. Alot of dead weight seems to be removed with this, but is too much being removed?
This is just a brief list of somethings I have seen said about it or my brief first impressions on things and I would like to disclaim the above and say that I certainly haven't reviewed them thoroughly. Also, there are other things like picolisp, newlisp, LUSH and whatever that I have missed.
Now, it certainly seems that Common Lisp has a lot of luggage. There are inconsistencies in function names and whatever. Nothing is to stop you from simply avoiding these things or working around them and that is certainly possible with a language like lisp. A number of people/groups (as mentioned above) have tried to make their own new versions of lisp, often in an attempt to get away from this issue, however it seems to be to be a shame to waste all of the time, effort and goodies packed into lisp. On the other hand, it would certainly be desirable to get the language into shape. The common lisp standard seems to be too old now to expect any drastic additions/changes. People complain that the programming world has moved on, but CL is still stuck in the past, with the counter arguments "Yeah, but it was way advanced for its time" or "you can implement these new things with macros".
Lisp is certainly one of the best (if not, the best) language for customisation and flying solo, however it can't be denied that it's better to getting help from other humans, whether that is through collaboration or libraries - it is a shame for people to put in so much hard work and be themselves the only benefactor (from a programmer sense, not a user sense).
So, what if a new community standard was made that was bolted onto common lisp to exploit all of the hard work already done, take advantage of libraries et cetera, but was its own "standard" in a way, shedding any unnecessary baggage picked up throughout common lisps life time and inception. To clarify, things like sort being destructive, odd predicate names (and the sheer number of predicates), these thing would be shed or superseded. The language could be made tighter and more consistent. Certain parts of CL's standard would not be present in this new, refined standard. However certain other things, that were simply considered libraries, would now be considered part of the standard.
This might seem pointless, but my point is, that a fresh, new, redesigned standard would be easier/more attractive to learn, bringing in more fresh meat and keeping the veterans happy. It would also encourage a more similar/consistent programming style amongst people - for instance if you wanted to use sockets, you wouldn't implement your own or pick one of a number of libraries, because the standard one is already there - this would improve the sharing of content (and hard work) and also me that time could be concentrated on actually getting things to work. Individually, we can build a house, but together we can build pyramids (incidentally, why don't we build pyramids or towers of babel anymore?).
I believe it is important to provide a standard, but have it evolve faster than what the CL standard is currently able to. Python and Ruby seem to shed their skin/(get recut?) every new version (from what I have read.... No experience with these languages...). To this end, I would think that it would be best if a comittee was set up to regulate what went in (with some sort of overly complex voting system...) and what went out of releases. But it is important that this it would be a community project. There seem to be a lot of solitary lispers in the wild creating code that noone will ever see (and there must be some great ideas out there also). If this code and ideas could be amalgamated in a controlled way, then we all (especially those like me, with inadequate lisping skills) would all benefit.
Of course, there are libraries like CLOCC which have approached this from a different angle (i.e. a library) but I think a new standard would be a better mentality (anyway, CLOCC could just be stolen...). The fact that it would be inherently compatible with CL would require discipline, ofcourse, as there is nothing to stop people from using non-standard things from the rest of CL. The requirement is on the programmer to set out with the mindset of creating code conforming to the new standard.
I had a search through the forum and found this, which is VERY similar to what I am saying, only I have used more words...
So what are your thoughts on this? If such a thing was started, would you support it? Ofcourse, there are many pitfalls, and, as with everything community driven, there is a potential for it to never gain momentum or fizzleout eventually. There are very many lisp dialects, but I think the things that would set this apart would be its community driven nature, fast evolution and its grounding in CL (at least initially, one could imagine it going its separate way, if successful enough). On the other hand, it could languish in indirection, never getting anywhere because of so many opinions. At least, this is what the comittee would be for.
tldr: clean up common lisp, new standard, community driven, new functionality


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As everyone knows by now, Troy Davis passed from this earth at 11:08 p.m., Sept. 21. He was 42 years old and had spent more than half his life behind bars since his arrest for the shooting of off-duty Savannah police officer Mark MacPhail, and 20 of those years were on Georgia's Death Row.
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There was no DNA evidence in Troy Davis' case. The murder weapon was never found. Seven of the nine eyewitnesses in Mr. Davis' case now say they were mistaken or pressured by police into identifying him. And a new witness has sworn that another individual, who was present at the crime scene, confessed to her long after the trial that he murdered Mark MacPhail. Some of the jurors now say that had the new evidence been presented at his trial they would not have convicted Troy Davis or sentenced him to death. In 2007, NACDL's Board of Directors unanimously approved a resolution calling for clemency for Davis.
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Mr. Davis maintained his innocence to the very end. According to the warden, Davis said, "For those about to take my life, may God have mercy on your souls, may God bless your souls." Raising his head from the execution table, he turned toward the family of Mark MacPhail, and said "I did not personally kill your son, father and brother. I am innocent."
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United States v. Cotterman, 9th Cir., No. 09-10139, panel decision reported at 637 F.3d 1068 (2011), brief filed 9/19/11. Search and Seizure—Computers—Border Search. Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Electronic Frontier Foundation in support of defendant-appellee's petition for rehearing en banc. In a prosecution for production, possession and importation of child pornography and obscene materials, the panel held that a search of the defendant's laptop that began at the border and ended two days later at a government forensic laboratory almost 170 miles away fell within the border search doctrine. Argument: Brief argues that the suspicionless, indefinite seizure of an individual's laptop at the border raises constitutional concerns, and the suspicionless forensic search was outside the scope of a permissible investigatory detention and is abhorrent to the Fourth Amendment. Authors: David M. Porter, NACDL Amicus Curiae Committee, Sacramento, CA and Michael Price, Brennan Center for Justice, New York, NY.
Gonzalez v. Thaler, U.S. Sup. Ct., No. 10-895, case below 623 F.3d 222 (5th Cir. 2010), brief filed 8/12/11. AEDPA—Certificate of Appealability—Jurisdiction—Procedural Default. Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the Innocence Network in support of petitioner. Argument: Appellate jurisdiction under Sec. 2253 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act (AEDPA) does not depend upon a COA's conformity with technical formalities; direct review of a state criminal conviction cannot conclude for purposes of Sec. 2244(d)(1)(A) before the highest court to review the case relinquishes jurisdiction by issuing a mandate or its equivalent. Authors: Douglas Hallward-Driemeier, et al., Ropes & Gray LLP, Washington, D.C.
Lafler v. Cooper & Missouri v. Frye, U.S. Sup. Ct., Nos. 10-209 & 10-444, cases below 376 Fed.Appx. 563 (6th Cir. 2010) (unpublished), 311 S.W.3d 350 (Mo.App. 2010), joint brief filed 7/22/2011. Plea Bargaining—Ineffective Assistance of Counsel—Sixth Amendment. Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation. Argument: A defendant who validly pleads guilty should be allowed to assert ineffective assistance of counsel in a case where counsel failed to communicate a more favorable plea offer; the trial court is the proper forum for crafting a remedy to ineffective assistance at the plea stage. Authors: Jonathan D. Hacker and Loren L. AliKhan, O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Washington, D.C.
Maples v. Thomas, U.S. Sup. Ct., No. 10-63, case below 586 F.3d 879 (11th Cir. 2010), merits brief filed 8/11/11. Habeas Corpus—Capital Punishment—Procedural Default. Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Civil Liberties Union, and the ACLU of Alabama in support of petitioner. Issue: Whether there was no "cause" to excuse a missed filing deadline in a habeas case where the petitioner was blameless for the default, the state's own conduct contributed to the default, and petitioner's attorneys of record were no longer functioning as his attorneys at the time of the default. Argument: Brief argues, inter alia, that Alabama's death penalty system is inadequate at every state in the process: Inexperienced, underpaid and ineffectual lawyers are appointed at trial and on direct appeal; racial disparities exist in the application of the death penalty; and politics encourages judges to override a jury's sentencing recommendation of life imprisonment and impose the death penalty. Authors: Lisa S. Blatt, et al., Arnold & Porter LLP, Washington, DC. NACDL's brief in support of granting the writ, filed 8/11/10, is here.
Norris v. United States, U.S. Sup. Ct., No. 11-91, case below 419 Fed.Appx 190 (3rd Cir. 2011) (unpublished), brief filed 8/19/11. Self-Incrimination—Attorney-Client Privilege—Obstruction of Justice. Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers in support of granting certiorari. Argument: Persuading another to assert a valid Fifth Amendment or other privilege regarding incriminating information is not obstruction of justice. Authors: Joseph D. Mancano and J. Peter Shindel, Jr., Pietragallo Gordon Alfano Bosick & Raspanti, LLP, Philadelphia, PA.
Smith v. Cain, U.S. Sup. Ct., No. 10-8145, case below 45 So.3d 1065 (La. 2010), brief filed 8/19/11. Brady Violations—Cumulative Effect of Failures to Disclose Exculpatory and Impeaching Evidence. Amicus curiae brief of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Argument: The Louisiana Supreme Court erred in failing to grant post-conviction relief where the prosecution suppressed a clutch of exculpatory and impeachment evidence and the confession of another suspect where the petitioner's conviction hung on a single eyewitness and there was no physical evidence linking him to the crime. The cumulative effect of the Brady/Napue/Giglio violations sufficiently undermine confidence in the jury's verdict as to warrant a new trial. Authors: Daryl Joseffer and Adam Conrad, King & Spalding LLP, Washington, D.C.
Written Statement of NACDL Board Member Timothy P. O'Toole Before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security on "H.R. 2572, the 'Clean Up Government Act of 2011.'"
Written Statement of NACDL Director of White Collar Crime Policy Shana-Tara Regon Before the House Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime Terrorism, and Homeland Security, on the "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act"
Written Statement of NACDL President Jim E. Lavine Before the United States Sentencing Commission on "Retroactivity of Fair Sentencing Act Amendments"
Comments to the United States Sentencing Commission by NACDL President Jim E. Lavine on "Proposed Permanent Amendments"
Written Statement of NACDL President Jim E. Lavine Before the United States Sentencing Commission on "Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines and Issues for Comment"
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Wisdom from the sea: 'React fast or be swept away'
By Sheena McKenzie, CNN • Updated 23rd May 2013
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Coming face-to-face with 25-meter waves, spending months on end without human contact, and shrinking your world to the confines of a 10-meter boat.
Who are the superhumans who single-handedly sail around the world?
In many cases they are ordinary people forced to survive in the most extraordinary of circumstances.
Here, three of those record-breaking sailors reveal what they learned from their time on the waves -- from coping with loneliness to confronting their own mortality and reaching deep within for inspiration to continue their remarkable journey.
Jessica Watson
At just 16-years-old, Australian schoolgirl
Jessica Watson
became the youngest person to single-handedly sail nonstop around the world.
She completed the epic seven month journey in 2010, in a 10-meter yacht called Ella's Pink Lady.
In 2011, Watson was named Young Australian of the Year and has since written a book on her experience called
True Spirit.
How did you cope with loneliness?
Jessica Watson:
From the moment I sailed out of Sydney I missed everyone back home. I wouldn't just miss family and friends, but also simple things like going for a walk along the beach. But despite missing these things badly, I can honestly say I never felt lonely. Lonely is a Friday night on land when no one has asked you out! It's somehow different when you've chosen to put yourself out there alone.
What did you discover about yourself?
I learned that you really can achieve anything if you set your mind to it. Before dreaming of sailing around the world I was a scared, shy kid, but it was something I wanted to do enough that I overcame those fears. And these days, on dry land, I'm the biggest wuss again!
Did it affect your idea of mortality?
I can't say that voyage affected my idea of mortality. Although it was during one of the most terrifying moments out at sea that I realized how important the people close to me are -- not so much being with them, but not wanting to put them through so much hardship.
What inspired you?
It was the stories of other people who sailed around the world that first put the idea in my head. But it wasn't so much the adrenalin pumping, adventurous side that appealed to me. As boring as it sounds, it was thinking about how the risks of such a voyage might be minimized and wondering if I really could do it, that had me hooked. Another big part of my motivation was wanting to make people question their perceptions of what a young person or girl is capable of.
Read: Return to waves for Richard Branson's retro speedboat
How do you view nature?
When you sit on a boat for 210 days straight with only the very rare glimpse of land, you start to take a lot of notice of nature. One experience I had with a dolphin was a standout. It was during the first storm of the trip, and throughout the worst hours a dolphin swam along next to Pink Lady -- a pretty incredible, reassuring presence.
Robin Knox-Johnston
In 1969,
became the first person to single-handedly sail nonstop around the world.
The yachting legend smashed the record books again in 2006, when at the age of 67 he became the oldest person to circumnavigate the globe solo.
Knighted in 1995, the 74-year-old Londoner is founder of the annual
Clipper Round the World Yacht Race
for amateur sailors.
Read: The people who quit their jobs to sail in Clipper Race
Did it affect your idea of mortality?
Robin Knox-Johnston:
It certainly did. When you see a 25-meter wave stretching from horizon to horizon, with the top leaning forward and breaking as it rushes towards your boat, you don't have much time to think. You have to react fast or be swept away. It is afterward, when the wave has swamped over the boat and you emerge wet, shaken and deafened by the roar, that you begin to think that you could have been killed.
How did you cope with loneliness?
I think people can either cope with loneliness or they can't. In my case, because I was sailing a boat which requires full concentration, I never really had time to feel lonely for more than a few minutes as there was always something to do. When I got back 312 days after starting, I really was totally happy with my own company and had to adjust to being with people again.
What inspired you?
A combination of boredom -- I was first officer on a passenger ship and beginning to wonder if I really wanted to do that for the rest of my life -- and the fact that Francis Chichester had just sailed around the world with one stop, thus leaving the last thing to be done: to go around alone and without a stop. Once I had thought of the idea it would not let me go.
How do you view nature?
From watching the sun glittering on the sea in the Trades to working through huge icebergs, seeing the birds moving with the seasons; the miracle of spring; the puzzlement as to what caused the Big Bang and what was there before. I view it all with curiosity, respect and awe.
Dee Caffari
In 2009, the former British schoolteacher
Dee Caffari
became the first woman to sail solo and nonstop around the world -- in both east and west directions.
That same year, Caffari and an all-female crew
smashed the mono-hull speed record
around Britain and Ireland, completing the voyage in six days.
The 40-year-old Briton is also the only woman to have circumnavigated the globe three times.
How did you cope with loneliness?
Dee Caffari:
Prior to my first solo voyage I had never spent any length of time on my own -- in fact I had never even lived alone, so it was quite a culture shock for me being at sea with just myself for company for six months. I think being busy and preoccupied with an activity is probably quite a good antidote to loneliness and when you sail solo there is always something to be done on-board. The one thing I really did miss was non-verbal communication. Until it is taken away, you don't quite realize how much you pick up on from facial expressions and just being present.
What did you discover about yourself?
I realized that however strong you think you are, when faced with adverse conditions you can always dig that little bit deeper and surprise yourself. On my first voyage I wasted emotional energy at times by getting frustrated and upset, mainly if I was tired or hungry. I learned that looking after myself physically had a huge impact on my emotional stability and once you know what the triggers are, you can learn to manage yourself better.
Read: Life of daredevil sailing photographer
What inspired you?
:My father was a strong influence on me and his encouragement to get on and do things instead of talking about them is a bit of a mantra for me in life. Of course, sailing legends such as Sir Peter Blake and Sir Chay Blyth have also been key figures that have inspired me in my career. When I am out on the water, I find that the elements themselves are inspirational.
How do you view nature?
I am privileged to have sailed in some of the most remote environments on the planet and I have seen nature at its rawest and most hostile. I have also seen the most beautiful things like stunning sunsets, amazing wildlife, and even humans look pretty good after being at sea for six months!
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Feb. 27, 2008
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. -
The Schedule
Friday, February 29, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Northern Arizona Lumberjacks
Flagstaff Athletic Club, Flagstaff, Ariz.
Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos vs. Arizona Wildcats
At the LaNelle Robson Tennis Center, Tucson, Ariz.
Sunday, March 2, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
UC Santa Barbara vs. Arizona State Sun Devils
At the Whiteman Tennis Center, Tempe, Ariz.
Back to Action
After having both of their matches rained out against San Jose State and Santa Clara, the Gauchos finally hit the courts again this past Monday easily handling Eastern Michigan, 6-1. With the victory UC Santa Barbara improved their overall record to 3-2 on the year.
It Takes Two to Tango
The Gauchos continue to steamroll the competition in doubles play this year, boasting an impressive 13-2 mark for the year. UC Santa Barbara has swept the doubles point in four out of five matches played this year, with the lone blemish coming against No. 37 UC Irvine earlier this season. The senior pair of Marta Simic and Charlotte Scatliffe has started the year red hot in doubles play and remain a perfect 5-0 at the No. 1 slot for the Gauchos.
Desert Foes- Northern Arizona
The Lumberjacks come into Fridays duel with the Gauchos having already completed fourteen matches. Northern Arizona started the year out blazing, winning seven of its first nine matches. Since then, the Lumberjacks have dropped four out of five games and are now 8-6 overall. These two teams have met four times with the Gauchos owning a 3-1 record all time over Northern Arizona.
University of Arizona
The No. 52 University of Arizona has been struggling mightily of late, losing their last five in a row. The last two were especially not pleasant as the Wildcats got blanked at home by USC and UCLA 6-1, 6-1 respectively. Arizona stormed out of the gates to begin the year, winning their first five matches on the schedule. The Wildcats and Gauchos have squared off thirteen times over the years with Arizona holding a 9-4 mark over UC Santa Barbara.
Arizona State University
The No. 18 Sun Devils may prove to be the toughest opponent the Gauchos will face this season. Arizona State is 7-1, and has victories over No. 27 Texas, No. 32 Florida International University, and No. 38 Long Beach State. The Sun Devils also upset No. 7 UCLA this past Friday as well. The only loss for Arizona State this year was against No. 12 USC. The Sun Devils hold a 4-1 overall record against the Gauchos.


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Trustees voted to name Northside's newest elementary schools after two founding fathers of the Northside Education Foundation.
"It is proven that when schools and families work together to support learning, children do better in school, stay in school, and like school more," says Katie Reed, Board President. "There are many ways that you can encourage and support your child in school and this video highlights some of those ways."
Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: named two elementary schools; received a boundary proposal for Fields ES that will relieve Krueger, Scarborough, and Henderson elementary schools; approved designs for eight additional elementary school security lobbies; and signed a Declaration of Respect.
Northside ISD, Bexar County's "Destination" School District, offers a wide range of course offerings, variety of extracurricular activities, highly-rated experienced teachers, and additional services to help all students be successful.
When Roxanne Brown, GT teacher at Clark HS, was told by her principal, Dr. Jerry Woods, that NISD-TV would be coming to take video of her classroom Tuesday morning, she had no idea it was all a ruse.
Ross Middle School in Northside ISD, along with Congressman Joaquin Castro, State Senator Jose Menendez, and State Representative Justin Rodriguez, will hold the 11th annual Health and Community Resource Fair on Saturday, Sept. 26.
Now is the perfect time to empty medicine cabinets, bedside tables, and kitchen drawers of unwanted, unused, and expired prescription drugs as the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) holds its annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Sept. 26.
The Northside Education Foundation (NEF) ends its Annual Pledge Drive on Oct. 2 with some new exciting changes for the campaign. Anyone who donates $100 or more will join the Cornerstone Club and receive a Cornerstone Club plaque.
Celebrating its 20th year, the Northside Education Foundation (NEF) will recognize six outstanding NISD graduates as Pillars of Character at its annual gala. These six outstanding graduates include philanthropists, a military musician, a cutting-edge surgeon, multi-tasking physician, and a former intelligence officer.
Northside ISD is hosting a Job Fair to fill 60 positions for food service workers and food service manager trainees in the Child Nutrition Department.
The 2015-16 school year may be in full swing, but that hasn't stopped students from reminiscing about their summer adventures. For some students that included a fun and active summer spent at Northside's Learning Tree Summer Camp. Click here to learn more.
A sea of bright blue t-shirts filled the neighborhoods near Ross MS, and Esparza, Linton, Martin, Powell, and Villarreal elementary schools as 500 teachers took to the streets for the fourth annual Community Block Walk.
Construction Careers Academy finished its second year of student-built small homes. They ended the 2014-15 school year with a Parade of Homes that featured three shipping containers turned into homes. Click here to see the video highlights.
Around 105,000 students and 7,200 teachers headed back to the classroom when 117 schools opened their doors on Monday. Joining the District is Herbert G. Boldt Elementary School. Boldt is the 75th elementary school in NISD.
Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: approved a $1.24 billion budget for 2015-2016, appointed members of the School Boundary Advisory Committee, approved members of the School Health Advisory Council, and approved facilities items and administrative appointments.
Visit Northside ISD's Back to School website to find out the answers to such questions as to what school supplies to get, when bus schedules are announced, or where to register your child for school.
Before 105,000 students arrive for the first day of school on Aug. 24, a brigade of new teachers first have to be schooled. More than 800 new and new-to-Northside ISD teachers went "back-to-school" during New Teacher Academy, an intense three-day professional development designed to share the culture and the expectations of South Texas' largest school district as well as learn about the dozens of resources and curriculum support specialists available to them.
For the seventh consecutive year, Northside ISD can claim a Region 20 Teacher of the Year. The 2016 Region 20 Elementary Teacher of the Year is Teresita Villa, a fourth grade teacher at Kuentz Elementary School.
The Northside Independent School District will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Aug. 18, 2015 in the Board room in the Central Office administration building, 5900 Evers Road, San Antonio, TX 78238.
For Jay Sumpter, Principal of the Jay Science and Engineering Academy, leading students down the path of innovation in STEM fields is reward enough. But, in front of several hundred of his peers at the annual Administrator Institute, Sumpter was named the recipient of the 2015 Ed Rawlinson Innovator of the Year award.
For students who have yet to have update their immunizations, University Health System will have its mobile clinic available at Gustafson Stadium, located at Loop 410 and Culebra. The "shots bus" will be there from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24 through Wednesday, Aug. 26. Parents should be aware that by waiting this late, students may miss the first day of school.
Last night, Trustees discussed and took action on several items: appointed several campus administrators, including new principals for Vale MS and Fernandez ES, and approved various facilities projects.
For families in the midst of back to school shopping- a reminder that the Annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for August 7 through August 9.


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Finding No Evidence Of A "War On Coal," Fox Cries Cover-Up
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Emails obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request reveal no evidence of the Environmental Protection Agency's so-called "war on coal," denying the conservative media ammunition against Gina McCarthy, President Obama's nominee to lead the agency. But Fox News is now using the lack of evidence to attack McCarthy, suggesting the administration is engaging in a cover-up to protect her.
Chris Horner of the fossil fuel-funded Competitive Enterprise Institute (CEI) released more internal EPA emails this week as part of his ongoing effort to uncover the agency's crusade against coal. Instead, he found correspondence on the subject to be "remarkably absent," leading him to wonder: isn't it a little suspicious that the emails didn't uncover anything suspicious?
Remarkably absent are what should be the dominant class of records covered by our request seeking records: Gina McCarthy discussing her biggest assignment, the Obama administration's "war on coal".
The question is no longer whether they are hiding things, it's what are they hiding now. And the answer apparently is: Whatever they have to hide to protect Ms. McCarthy's nomination.
Fox News seized on CEI's report to claim that McCarthy is "under fire for a batch of internal emails just out," only to later admit that she is almost entirely absent from the emails:
Fox News, which has long pushed the "war on coal" narrative, went on to identify McCarthy as "the author of new EPA plant restrictions which basically put coal-fired plants out of business." In reality, the shale gas boom -- and the resultant decline in the price of natural gas -- has created market conditions that favor gas over coal:
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I am a superwoman. I had my second child last week. I am happy to report she is doing well and we are very happy. I am sure my labor story is not the greatest but it was quite eventful and at first I felt very strong, even heroic for the way I handled it.
Last Saturday morning I told my niece it felt like the baby was trying to tunnel her way out. I didn't think much of it. Saturday evening I went to work. While working I felt the baby tunneling every now and again. I wouldn't say it was painful but very uncomfortable. It never occurred to me that this uncomfortable feeling was labor.
While I was working the lights went out. I texted my boss and told him I would come back if the electricity came back on. During those couple of hours with no electricity I decided to take a shower and laid down for a little while. I still had that uncomfortable feeling. It still didn't occur to me I was in labor. When the lights came back on, back to work I went. I was having issues with my Internet and took a couple of phone calls but had to leave work since my Internet connection was slow.
"Are you sure you are not in labor," said my darling husband. I don't remember what my response to him was but according to him, I almost bit his head off and accused him of being mean. I still didn't realize I was in labor.
In my defense, I didn't think I was in labor because the pain was in my back and my hips. I thought contractions were in the front and everyone else said your stomach will tighten up. Mine never did. You would think I would know I was in labor since this was my second child, but I was induced the first time and got my epidural fairly early.
I don't know what made me decide I was in labor but I told my husband to go ahead and call the doctor and tell him I was on the way to the hospital because I thought I was in labor.
Now this is where I felt like superwoman. I decided to drive to the hospital by myself. What choice did I have? Someone had to stay with my son and mother, so I left. I don't know if the cool air made the pain come but it seems like as soon as I put my car in drive, the uncomfortable feeling I had turned into severe pain. I knew I was in labor.
I started timing the contractions as I drove. They were coming every three minutes. With each contraction, the hotter I got. I rolled down the window and turned on the air to the max.
As I pulled into the emergency room parking, I saw an employee coming out. I waved him down and asked for help. I couldn't tell if he was a nurse, a security guard, or a paramedic but I could tell he worked there.
"Playse halp," I yelled. His response was huh? In that moment a million things ran through my head including taking off my shoe and throwing it at him. I realized my please help came out as, "playse halp," but couldn't he see I was very pregnant and at the emergency room? With all my might I was able to get out something more recognizable, "Help me, please."
At this point, I was leaning on the trunk almost sliding down the car. His response was, "Oh, do you need help? Like a wheelchair." Once again a few choice words flooded my brain but all that came out was, "Yes, wheelchair, please."
They rushed me up to delivery and it was quickly determined I was nearly 8 centimeters dilated. Every time someone new came into the room, they all commented on how they couldn't believe I drove myself to the hospital.
I pleaded for an epidural. The anesthesiologist said she didn't think the epidural would take by the time I gave birth but I told her just to give it to me anyway. Actually, I think my response was, "'Playse' just give me the epidural."
My husband finally arrived and so did the baby with no relief from the epidural. I felt like superwoman right after they handed me my baby. I had just driven myself to the hospital in the middle of labor, gave birth with no epidural, and did not cause bodily harm to anyone. Yes, I felt like a superwoman.
Shortly after the baby was born, there were a few complications and at one point they said my baby stopped breathing. Then I realized, I wasn't superwoman and a million things ran through my head. What if my water broke while driving and I had to have the baby on the side of the road by myself and the baby had stopped breathing? What would I have done?
No, me driving myself to the hospital while in full blown labor was not heroic but very risky. I am not a superwoman just blessed. I am very happy to be blessed with my daughter, Bliss Bellissima Beyonce.
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I pitched Tod and Rob and they definitely have different styles. Tod is very friendly and engaged. Rob, as some have said here, does seem a little more arrogant, and I found it hard to tell if his attitude was justified. But overall the meeting was productive. Tod was very interested in our space and asked excellent questions. He was very helpful with feedback and open with his concerns, which was refreshing. He definitely knows his stuff.PRIVATE: Members Only


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Under the leadership of Dean Evelynn Gioiella, the Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing Alumni Association was created in 1986. Dr. Gioiella convened a small group of alumni who created a Nominating Committee chaired by Dr. Joanna Hofmann. As a result of the first election in the Spring of that year, the late Dr. Ellen Lloyd Gallagher (BS, 1960) was elected President and guided the Association through its formative years. During the first Annual Meeting (10/25/86), we installed our officers, accepted the Bylaws (which have been adapted over the years) and enjoyed Dr. Louise Fitzpatrick's presentation.
In recognition of Ann Dillon, who was both an alumni and a HBSON faculty, the Ann Dillon Award for Caring was created in May, 1990 and is awarded to two graduating undergraduates during every Convocation since that time.
During 2004-05, in recognition of the vast contributions to HBSON of Professor Joyce Hope who passed in 2003, major fundraising efforts resulted in the creation of the Joyce Hope College Nursing Laboratory where HBSON students can learn and refine clinical practice skills.
The Alumni Association continues to be involved in a number of activities including: a) organizing class reunions, b) participating in the Hunter College Hall of Fame Committee and the Hunter College Birthday Luncheon each Spring; c) Annual education programs offering continuing education units; d) contributing to the HBSON annual newsletter; e) purchasing books for the library and the special podium which is used during many programs; and f) supporting different HBSON events such as the Spring Forum.
We hope to increase communication among active members, alumni, and HBSON through this website. According to the Bylaws, all graduates are members of the Alumni Association but only active members have paid dues. The percent of active members is very low in comparison to the number of members. We are hoping that you will become an active member to support the ongoing work of your Alumni Association. We would also appreciate your input as a Committee or Executive Board member.
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As with any successful professional, mixed martial artists eat, sleep and breathe their craft. They put everything on the line when they wake up, hit the gym and pour their blood, sweat and tears into the sport we all love. When they enter that cage, for the fan, it's all about the entertainment, but these athletes go through the daily rigors with more in mind. For some fighters, it's a paycheck. For others, it's the glitz and glamour, but for some it's a lifestyle fueled by a deep passion and connection to the sport of mixed martial arts.
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We blogged a while ago about thieves taking third row seats from SUVs.
Now in a continuing trend of stealing parts of vehicles instead of the entire thing itself, we find thieves are making off with truck tailgates.
What some people may find truly shocking about this is that it only takes 30 seconds to remove the tailgate. Yikes!
Meanwhile for the owner it'll take a lot longer to replace and at a cost of around $1,000! This is a relatively new type of theft but the National Insurance Crime Bureau says that it's definitely on the rise.
See the article for which truck models are most likely targets (beware Ford owners) and the states where it happens most. And follow the recommendations to avoid losing your tailgate.
Read more about the tailgate theft spree from The Car Connection here.


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At one with the mountains
Sébastien Montaz-Rosset grew up in the French Alps, and has spent most of his life enjoying and working in the mountains. A childhood spent skiing, snowboarding and climbing led to qualification as a mountain guide and a ski instructor, allowing him to share his passion and enthusiasm for the great outdoors. Taking photos and video footage for clients sparked an interest in film, and this quickly became a full-time obsession.
Naturally enough, Seb's subject matter reflects his interest and background in extreme altitude sports. He tracks skiiers, climbers, runners and tight-rope walkers as they pit themselves against the elements and dangers of their latest challenge. Which means he not only has to keep up with his formidable subjects, but keep out of their way as he captures their feats of daring and exhilaration. "It's about finding new angles and new narratives," says Seb, "The audience should feel they are close to the athletes, skiing and jumping with them, part of the action."
Ingenuity and imagination
Seb is entirely self taught, using the Internet, intuition and ingenuity to create the style and effects he's after. He believes that you don't need bulky paraphernalia like rails and harnesses to create interesting techniques – and just as well, as he needs to travel light to get the best possible shots on inaccessible, inhospitable terrain. Seb relies on being nimble and prepared, being in the right place at the right time, and compact-but-reliable gear, like his G-DRIVE Mini.
"Making a good film is much more about the story you tell, and the connection you make between your subjects and your audience... Passion, curiosity and patience are as valuable as the equipment I make films with. I like to find ways to get a reaction from the audience, and to challenge people's perceptions in whatever way I can."
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Even so, Seb uses a variety of kit to give him a choice of angles and moods, which all come together in the edit. Summits of my Life, documents the quest by the Catalan world champion ski mountaineer Kilian Jornet to run up the highest mountains in the world – starting with Mont Blanc in 2012, and finishing with Mount Everest in 2015.
Shooting the first stages at nearly 11,000 feet on Grands Montets in France, Seb used a wide range of camera types. From high-end Cineflex, DSLR, to the $100 plastic lens Digital Harinezumi, with its grainy Super 8 film look, as well as a radio-controlled aerial mini drone, for spectacular overhead shots. On location, he uses an extremely portable G-DRIVE mini to save and store his footage securely. To be doubly sure, he backs up with an ultra-reliable G-RAID, while a G-SPEED Q helps make the editing process fast and efficient.
For Seb, G-Technology offers high capacity and reliability at a low cost, helping him take his extraordinary films to new heights."


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The big winner of the South Carolina primary, obviously, was Newt Gingrich. The former House speaker routed his three remaining rivals for the Republican presidential nomination in the first-in-the-South primary. But Newt wasn't the only winner (or loser) in the Palmetto state. Here are some of the others:
Presidential debates
If you had any doubt that the presidential debates have been important in the 2012 primary season (just ask Rick Perry), the South Carolina debates last week reinforced that notion. Gingrich delivered a pair of powerful performances, capped by his perfectly calibrated rage in response to CNN moderator John King's question about his ex-wife's allegations of marital infidelity. These debates have become the must-see reality TV show of the season.
Rick Perry
The Texas governor ended his campaign on a high note by jumping on the Gingrich bandwagon at just the right moment. Although Perry had few supporters, his endorsement of the Georgia Republican added to Gingrich's momentum in the closing days of the South Carolina primary.
South Carolina
South Carolina shook up the presidential race as conservatives coalesced behind a "non-Romney" candidate. The Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary — which attracted such attention for so many months — seem to have taken place so long ago.
If Romney had swept to victory in South Carolina, as the polls indicated just a week ago, the Florida primary might have been an afterthought on the road to Romney's coronation as GOP presidential nominee. The Sunshine State is now an important contest. It's Romney's "firewall." If the former Massachusetts governor craters — again — with his massive edge in money and campaign organization, he could be in deep trouble. But Florida also could make Romney the frontrunner — again.
Mitt Romney
That one's obvious. To mix our metaphors, we've gone from a coronation to a marathon. Does the richest candidate in the race have the stamina — and the skill set — to run a marathon? We'll see.
Rick Santorum
He wasn't the first choice of very conservative voters. He wasn't the first choice of social conservatives. He wasn't the choice of the most religious voters. He wasn't the first choice of economic conservatives. Those are his target audiences. If he can't win them, he can't win the nomination.
Ron Paul
The Texas congressman boasted that he had quadrupled his vote in South Carolina since 2008. That may be true. But he finished dead last. You don't win a presidential nomination — or build a national movement — by finishing last in a four-person field. Paul's not campaigning in Florida (although he'll debate). He'll need to score in the caucus states he's targeted: Nevada, Colorado and Maine.
Nikki Haley
The South Carolina governor embraced frontrunner Romney but couldn't deliver. The next hot primary in South Carolina could be her battle for renomination.
John King
Several Gingrich voters told my colleague Joe Holley that they'd like Gingrich to name CNN anchor John King as his running mate, if he wins, because King asked the question that changed the dynamic of the 2012 campaign. As debate moderator, King served up a fastball about Gingrich's philandering past and the former House speaker hit it out of the park. King propelled Newt to victory in South Carolina. And beyond?


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7 things to know about epilepsy
(CNN) -- An estimated 2.3 million adults in the United States have epilepsy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Actress Sky McCole Bartusiak, who passed away Saturday, was one of them.
Bartusiak's mother said her daughter had suffered from epileptic seizures since she was a baby. Epilepsy is a general term for several diagnoses that involve recurring seizures. The seizures are triggered by abnormal electrical activity in the brain that results in involuntary changes in body movement, behavior, sensation and, in some cases, loss of consciousness.
Here are seven things to know about epilepsy:
1. There is no identifiable cause in 50% of cases.
About half of diagnosed epilepsy cases have no known cause, according to the Mayo Clinic. For the cases that are identifiable, epilepsy is the result of:
-- Genetics. It's estimated that up to 500 genes could be associated with epilepsy, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, but genes are only part of the cause. Genes also make certain people more sensitive to environmental conditions that can trigger seizures.
-- Head trauma after a traumatic fall or car accident.
-- Brain conditions such a strokes, Alzheimer's disease and tumors. Strokes are the leading cause of epilepsy in adults over age 35.
-- Infectious diseases such as AIDS, viral encephalitis and meningitis.
-- Prenatal injury, such as poor nutrition or oxygen deficiencies. Developmental disorders such as autism or neurofibromatosis can also play a role.
2. Having a seizure does not mean that you have epilepsy.
In order to be considered an epileptic seizure, "the seizure has to be unprovoked and occur two or more times," according to Dr. Lawrence Seiden, a board certified neurologist and psychiatrist at the Peachtree Neurological Clinic.
While it may be difficult to identify between epileptic and nonepileptic seizures, nonepileptic seizures are provoked by a temporary medical condition such as a high fever or low blood sugar levels. In addition, epileptic seizures are caused by an electrical problem in the brain, unlike nonepileptic seizures.
3. Symptoms of epilepsy can vary.
Epilepsy symptoms vary from a blank stare during a seizure to repeated twitching of one's arms and legs, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, even mild seizures can be dangerous especially while driving, swimming or being at another unsafe location at the time of the seizure.
Epilepsy is also associated with other chronic health problems such as depression, obesity, bone loss and reproductive disorders.
4. Up to 18% of people with epilepsy die from SUDEP.
It's known as Sudden Unexplained Death in Epilepsy, according to the Mayo Clinic. The cause of SUDEP is unclear, but doctors have several theories.
Epileptic seizures can cause pauses in breathing, also known as apnea. When these pauses are long enough, oxygen levels in the blood can be reduced to dangerous levels. SUDEP may also be caused by an irregular heart rhythm or cardiac arrest.
5. Epileptic patients don't suffer from mental illness.
One of the common misconceptions about epilepsy, Seiden said, is the belief that epileptic patients are not normal and suffer from mental illness or mental retardation. While people with mental retardation may experience seizures, most epileptic patients have normal or above-average intelligence.
"The majority of people with epilepsy are completely normal except for the few seconds they are having seizures," said Seiden.
6. Medical marijuana may help.
The verdict is still out on medical marijuana among epilepsy experts. Some scientists believe the healing compound in marijuana called cannabidiol, or CBD, has medicinal properties that quiet the excessive electrical and chemical activity in the brain that causes seizures.
While much research is still needed, some children and adults who suffer from severe seizures have responded to medical marijuana when other medications did not work.
Anti-epileptic medications are effective in nearly 50% of the people who are newly diagnosed with epilepsy, according to the Mayo Clinic. When medications are not effective and the exact area of the brain where the seizure is generated is identified, surgery is recommended.
Doctors also recommend a high-fat, low-carb ketogenic diet for children who suffer from epilepsy.
7. People can thrive with epilepsy.
Some of the more famous sufferers (or rumored sufferers) of epilepsy include the philosopher Socrates, French military and political leader Napoleon Bonaparte, Nobel prize founder Alfred Nobel, Russian novelist Fyodor Dostoyevsky, and several Olympic medalists, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.


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Tony Cotten, publisher of The Oldham Era, recently presented a $670 donation from the newspaper and its subscribers to Blessings in a Backpack CFO Kevin Beam.
The Oldham Era hosted a subscription drive this fall with the promise that $10 from every full-price subscription would benefit Blessings in a Backpack, an organization designed to ensure students don't go hungry on weekends.
Every Friday, kids in schools that participate in the Blessings in a Backpack program get a backpacks filled with easy-to-prepare and ready-to-eat food. On Monday, the kids return the backpacks, ready to learn. Then the cycle begins the next Friday.
The backpacks include ready-to-eat food items such as granola bars, peanut butter, tuna, crackers, mac & cheese, cereal, juice boxes, etc. Blessings in a Backpack reviews its standard menu with a nutritionist annually to make sure the food is kid-friendly, nutritious, non-perishable and easy-to-prepare.
Many of the students who benefit from Blessings in a Backpack qualify for free breakfast and lunch at school. But that only covers weekdays.
Students who participate in the Blessings in a Backpack program show marked improvement in school attendance, test scores, behavior and health.
From left, the Rev. Owen Dolin, Covenant United Methodist Church, Beth Hamby, Blessings in a Backpack coordinator for Camden and Locust Grove Elementary Schools, Bonnie Brown, coordinator for Centerfield Elementary School and Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church, Tony Cotten, Kevin Beam, Victoria Motyka, coordinator for Covenant United Methodist Church and Joy Abel and Pauline Moore, coordinators for Liberty Elementary School and Shiloh United Methodist Church.
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Harassment Across Arab World Drives Women Inside
Women in Arab world driven inside by sexual harassment, says 1st regional conference on topic
By SARAH EL
The Associated Press
Women in Arab world driven inside by sexual harassment, says 1st regional conference on topic
By SARAH EL
The Associated Press
The sexual harassment of women in the streets, schools and work places of the Arab World is driving them to cover up and confine themselves to their homes, said activists at the first-ever regional conference addressing the once taboo topic.
Activists from 17 countries across the region met in Cairo for a two-day conference ending Monday and concluded that harassment was unchecked across the region because laws don't punish it, women don't report it and the authorities ignore it.
The harassment, including groping and verbal abuse, appears to be designed to drive women out of public spaces and seems to happen regardless of what they are wearing, they said.
Amal Madbouli, who wears the conservative face veil or niqab, told The Associated Press that despite her dress, she is harassed and described how a man came after her in the streets of her neighborhood.
"He hissed at me and kept asking me if I wanted to go with him to a quieter area, and to give him my phone number," said Madbouli, a mother of two. "This is a national security issue. I am a mother, and I want to be reassured when my daughters go out on the streets."
Statistics on harassment in the region have until recently been nonexistent, but a series of studies presented at the conference hinted at the widespread nature of the problem.
As many as 90 percent of Yemeni women say they have been harassed, while in Egypt, out of a sample of 1,000, 83 percent reported being verbally or physically abused.
A study in Lebanon reported that more than 30 percent of women said they had been harassed there.
"We are facing a phenomena that is limiting women's right to move ... and is threatening women's participation in all walks of life," said Nehad Abul Komsan, an Egyptian activist who organized the event with funding from the U.N. and the Swedish development agency.
Open discussion of the harassment issue first emerged in Egypt three years ago, after blogs gave broad publicity to amateur videos showing men assaulting women in downtown Cairo during a major Muslim holiday.
The public outcry sparked an unprecedented public acknowledgment of the problem and drove the Egyptian government to consider two draft bills addressing sexual harassment.
Sexual harassment, including verbal and physical assault, has been specifically criminalized in only half a dozen Arab countries. Most of the 22 Arab states only outlaw overtly violent acts like rape, according to a study by Abul Komsan.
Participants at the conference said men are threatened by an increasingly active female labor force, with conservatives laying the blame for harassment on women's dress and behavior.
In Syria, men from traditional homes go shopping in the market place instead of female family members to spare them harassment, said Sherifa Zuhur, a Lebanese-American academic at the conference.
Abul Komsan described how one of the victims of harassment she interviewed told her she had taken on the full-face veil to stave off the hassle.
"She told me 'I have put on the niqab. By God, what more can I do so they leave me alone,'" she said, quoting the woman. Some even said they were reconsidering going to work or school because of the constant harassment in the streets and on public transpiration.
But even in Yemen, where nearly all women are covered from head to toe, activist Amal Basha said 90 percent of women in a published study she conducted reported harassment, specifically pinching.
"The religious leaders are always blaming the women, making them live in a constant state of fear because out there, someone is following them," she said.
If a harassment case is reported in Yemen, Basha added, traditional leaders interfere to cover it up, remove the evidence or terrorize the victim.
In Saudi Arabia, another country where women cover themselves completely and are nearly totally segregated from men in public life, women report harassment as well, according to Saudi activist Majid al-Eissa.
His organization, the National Family Safety Program, has been helping draft a law criminalizing violence against women in the conservative kingdom, where flirting can often cross the line into outright assault. Discussion of the law begins Tuesday.
"It will take time especially in this part of the world to absorb the gender mixture and the role each gender can play in society," he said. "We are coping with changes (of modern life), except in our minds."