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On Wednesday, I participated in the anti-Trump rally on the Gizmo Patio and the subsequent march. After a campaign with such explicit racism and misogyny, Donald Trump's success in the election was demoralizing for many, including myself. I appreciated the opportunity to hear students share their grievances, and I was comforted by the idea of uniting with my fellow students in a time where so much hate is celebrated.
At the rally, I was pleased to hear positive messages celebrating a new commitment to political involvement and standing up for our values of equality and justice. Unfortunately, I struggled to truly find unity. While I empathize with the angry feelings that were shared, I was disheartened to see my fellow students actively antagonizing Trump's supporters. I saw our fellow conservative students standing on the sidelines, and I felt their isolation. When we began the march, I heard my fellow students actively shouting derogatory terms toward some of our conservative students. How is it that we were calling for peace while simultaneously firing shots of hate?
On the march, our movement vocalized how black, brown and all lives mattered. Subsequently, we shouted "F*** Trump" and "F*** his supporters." Did all lives matter to us then? We demanded that our democracy be protected, but are we not being hypocritical by refusing to accept Trump's electoral success? We called for unity, but did we not just perpetuate the divide in our very own community? We shouted that love doesn't discriminate, but didn't our actions actively marginalize our fellow conservative students? I think it's interesting we go to such great lengths to ridicule Trump's idea to build a wall when it seems that we stacked the bricks pretty high on our very own campus today.
I'm sorry, Knox College. I'm sorry, Galesburg. I'm sorry, United States. I can't speak for anybody else, but I know I let you down today. While I kept silent when I didn't agree with the words being shouted, I was complacent in an effort that isolated those who I must embrace most. I admit I am hurt by the election results, but I am not angry at Trump. If I cannot understand the movement that built his success, then I am not equipped to truly solve any of the problems I'm far too quick to identify. It is easy to be tolerant in my echo-chamber of liberalism at Knox, but my humanity is only realized when I accept the differences of others.
President Teresa Amott always says that we learn the most from those least like us, but the only way we can do that is if we open our ears and hearts to them. Now is not the time to grip our egos and be divisive. Now is the time to pull out a chair for those we disagree with, join them around the table, and truly start to craft holistic solutions together.
Great article. Great writing. Awesome observation with so much humility. Hoping you engage in these conversations to help others have the same humility. It takes a lot to see something in self, and furthermore to come out and tell others about it, so good job.
Sofia means wisdom, doesn't it? Sounds as if you gained some and are growing into your name. Well done.
Thank you. When I was attending Knox (years ago) I always felt that we were encouraged to be a loving and caring community. While I understand some people are upset with the outcome of the election I didn't understand how promoting hatred solved anything.
Well said. And thank you.
I know plenty of people twice your age who have yet to realize this. And a few that don't want to, that seem to want to keep hating.
Thank you for speaking this truth that is happening all over America. We'll never have unity & peace with this type of behavior.
Dear Sofia Tagkaloglou, Thank you for your column entitled "I am sorry, Knox." It shows remarkable maturity and impressive writing skills. It also shows, in my opinion, a respect for all of your fellow-men and women and your ancestors. The attitude you display here is rare indeed. And more than anything it shows a spiritual sense of Patience which we all must have before passing judgment upon anything. Time changes all, and in time we may find ourselves on a side we once never would have imagined ourselves championing. And finally, then, in our wisdom, we may see that, as Bob Dylan once said, "You're right from your side and I'm right from mine."
I am 71 years old. I was 18 years old in 1963 and at Beloit College. I lived through the rigid rules of the Fifties and the profligate indulgences of the Sixties and all of the changes in between. There is not enough room here to say all the ways in which I have changed through these times. But I do know this: I no longer think I'm right and I'm not even sure anymore if my opinion is ultimately worthy or if it will last long, but it is necessary to indeed show love and respect for Everyone, not just give them some empty ideological benefit or not just to love people who confirm us. People are not wrong because they hold different opinions, and indeed it is true now that all of these people who voted for Donald Trump are not wrong. They are hopeful, hopeful that their burdensome plight will change. Wait and see, maybe it will, maybe things will get better. Give Mr. Trump a chance now. He has won. Show him the respect he deserves. If he fails you, vote him out.
Peter Gorham
This 61 year old says yes to what you said sir as well. Listening creates understanding but you must truly hear and not just wait to set your next dig in.
This page and post is full of wisdom. I hope it reaches the streets.
I voted for disruption of the political overlords.
Donald Trump set the tone for hatred. I am 76 and have voted for Republicans in the past. But Nixon broke the mold in trampling ethics and respect, resigning in guilt to avoid impeachment! His actions brought extortion, dirty tricks, and criminal acts to our highest office. Al Gore won the popular vote only to be denied office with help from SCOTUS to win. President Obama was never granted respect. He was hated for helping people gain healthcare. Republicans in Congress took a vow to make him a one term president. I don't know where you live or if bias lives there but in TN there are people here, many of them Christians or profess to be that call our President hateful names that I can't repeat here. Trump said he was the worst president ever, to his supporters. Claimed he should not be president, in his birther lies. The horrible things said about women, disabled and Hillary embarrasses and shames our country. I wonder how we got to a place where insults, threats and lies are the norm. Trump suggested NRA supporters 'take care of his opponent'. Invited Russia to interfere and they did. Too many appalling untrue claims All this just to name a few! Anyone here expects people to not demand accountability?
Did decency and respect live in Trump? Why would anyone ignore Trump's venom filled rallies inciting his supporters to reject election results ,if he lost, and then cry foul when people react to his election in anger!
Support the first amendment in peaceful protest. That is your right and don't let anyone discourage you.
No trump did not set a hatred tone, Americans did. Stupid people did
Thank you for your reply to this young lady and for encouraging those who are the future.
I wish I was a business owner, I would hire you on the spot! Thank you for your mature, well thought out introspective. You are spot on so many points. Your compassion, and your honesty will take you far. You, as a representative of your generation, make us proud. Please thank your parents and role models. You have learned well the difference between right and wrong. Your writing makes me smile and gives me hope. Thank you!!
Thank you…
Well written and well said. In case you don't see all the Facebook chatter your article is garnishing, know that there are many who are impressed by your level of self reflection that seems to be missing on both sides of the aisle as echo-chambers come in all shapes and sizes. Some are institutional and some are self-made. Hopefully more can take your approach, and I hope you don't get too much backlash from either side.
Beautifully put. I've not seen such a well thought out response to this insanity that is gripping our nation. Bravo!
You GET it! I so appreciate this! You are a wise young woman!
"… President Teresa Amott always says that we learn the most from those least like us, but the only way we can do that is if we open our ears and hearts to them. Now is not the time to grip our egos and be divisive. Now is the time to pull out a chair for those we disagree with, join them around the table, and truly start to craft holistic solutions together…"
Yeah, as one of those "Trump supporters" who wasn't voting for the Man more so than voting to give the whole Status Quo a swift kick to break the grip of elitist politics, let's do that. If everybody can back-off the emotional rhetoric. "Ying/yang" instead of "us vs. them"…
Give it a shot; I think it would go better than folks expect.
very well said
You amaze me! You give me hope for the liberal movement. May your heart spread like a wildfire through the movement! Thank you.
I think you have to have had something happen to you before you have a grievance. Donald Trump is not the President, Obama still is. You are crying over spilled milk that hasn't been spilled yet. You are projecting your fears of things that haven't happened and that may not actually affect you when, and if, they do happen. As an example, if illegal immigration is stemmed to some degree, that will only directly affect people who have broken the law to get here or who may have been forced to cross the border by a drug cartel with threats to their extended family. You may, in effect, by having a safer country with greater job opportunities for people who pay the taxes that benefit most college students through loans and grants by the government. Social security and medicare will benefit by a lessening of the drain on their already overextended. California alone id paying $25 billion dollars annually to support educate and give health care to illegals. That is $658 a year out of the pocket of every person in that state to support an illegal activity. unfortunately, only 13.5 million Californians filled taxes, that means that the burden for those actually paying the taxes jumps to $1850 a year. Imagine the financial boom in that state if all that money were allowed to be spent by the people who earned it and the thousands of jobs created to fill the void of those returning to their mother countries. This is a small part of one state whose problems infect all states. Any improvement of this problem can have a positive ripple affect on the entire nation that could allow for increased LEGAL immigration and better jobs and benefits for those people. The election is over> Mr. Trump is the President-elect and only his death can change it. Until them, Mr Obama is still in charge and the boogie man isn't coming to Knox College to cart you away. Get an education and get busy making it a better country instead of placing your hopes and fears in a system that changes back and forth every decade or so. And remember that legitimate protest is designed to aggrieve the violation of human rights. It was never put in the Constitution for people who simply didn't get their way
You have said this so eloquently and hit the nail on the head,Sir..I would like to share this because it states just how I feel…
Shirley, you are so wise. I feel the exact same way.
Well said! In all my years of voting only but a few times was I happy with the outcome. I didn't express my disappointment in the violent manner that we are witnessing. I have been truly unhappy for the last 8 or more years. Back in "the day" we protested the war, we protested discrimination and we protested environmental issues we were passionate about. To see these protesters hateful and screaming obscenities and talking about revolutions …..I wonder if they do not understand that they were and are in the mist of the biggest political revolution of our time. Those of us that voted for Trump, did so because we were not happy with the direction our country was headed. We saw a government that no longer listened to the people. We saw that laws in this country were no longer equal for everyone. We felt that Washington was no longer for the people and as much as we begged for change and promised change, things never did. We voted the way we did because we feared for the future of our children and our grandchildren. My heart is filled with hope again. I hope that President Trump will begin to make the changes that need to be made to ensure a safe place to raise families. I hope he can bring job opportunities where they have been taken away and sent to other countries. I hope he can bring about term limits to the Senate and the House as these positions were never meant to be career. I hope once again our country is for the people by the people. May God Bless You all and May God Bless America ❤
Well said M.Tessier and praises go to Sofia for her maturity and wisdom!
You are a strong lady. As you grow and learn more every day about life, you will make mistakes and learn from them. I wish people would just come to a better place with all these problems. The people have gone to the poles and that is water under the bridge! Lots of things need to change I am 69 yrs. old and think some people have gotten very, very lazy and only on earth to take the easier way out and expect someone else to take care of them. I could go on and on. Best of luck to you and stay strong you will be fine.
I have to say that I've been shocked and deeply appalled by seeing the wave of protests against the Trump election this year. And it's not that I deny that the protesters have the RIGHT to protest. I am an ardent supporter of the First Amendment, and I would defend to the ends of the earth a person's RIGHT to protest. But the Constitution protects a great many rights, even when the exercise of those rights is profoundly stupid. And it's not that I don't understand disappointment. I was part of the #NeverTrump movement; I though he was economically illiterate (his positions on free trade are incredibly wrong, and his opinions on the economics of immigration are badly misguided), boorish, xenophobic, misogynistic, and generally temperamentally unfit to be President. But I didn't like Hillary Clinton any more that Trump; she has a long and very sordid history of dishonesty, corruption, abuse of power, and a dedication to a failed ideology that is ultimately destructive to the Nation. The 2016 Presidential Election looked like being given a choice between Hemlock and Arsenic – pick your poison, but make no mistake, they were BOTH poison. And I, too, was sorely disappointed in the outcome. But I would have been equally disappointed in the outcome had Hillary Clinton won, and just as concerned about the future of our country.
But for people claiming to adhere to democratic values to protest the outcome of an election – well, that takes a special kind of stupid. There are only two valid reasons I can think of to protest the outcome of an election: (1) you honestly believe, based on evidence that amounts to more than unhinged paranoia, that the election was stolen, that the outcome was determined by vote fraud, or rigged by those counting the votes; or (2) you are against the whole concept of democracy, you think that "the masses" are too stupid to be allowed the priviledge of self-government, and must be subjugated by a leader selected by their betters. But to pretend to be proponents of democracy and protest the election because you didn't approve of the outcome is transparent hypocrisy. If you only approve of democracy when your preferred candidate wins, and willingly seek to overturn any election when your preferred candidate loses, stop pretending that you support democracy; you're just another power hungry tyrant. I can only hope that the students who participated in these protests stop long enough to think through their actions, and realize just how stupid this whole exercise was.
Daniel Artz, Knox Class of '77
It is very encouraging to start reading comments by people who make sense, no matter who they supported. Thank you.
Daniel – So well said! Thank you for putting into words all that I have been struggling to say.
As a Trump supporter and college student, this article is wonderful. Can't tell you how many explicit posts I've seen on Facebook and twitter directed toward Trump supporters from fellow millennials. You can be angry, you can be sad, you can be whatever, but stop the hate (but wait. I thought only conservatives were hateful??). Its not okay, and at this point it looks a lot like whining because you didn't get your way.
This gives me hope. If you can reach out to your peers who think and feel as you once did, you may become the bridge between these groups of people. The walls between us are growing higher and higher and without some sort of
Ceasefire, the war rages on. I appreciate your bravery in speaking from your heart. I do hope that our nation can come together to stop the hate. To stop the divide.
Beautifully written and lovely to hear.such a refreshing change from the last couple of days! Best of luck to you, I'm sure you will go far.
Ms. Tagkaloglou, your wisdom belies your tender age. I think you are a young woman destined for great things! Many on both sides could stand to be a little more introspective and respectful, and a lot less hyperbolic.
Well said…you are a wonderful soul!
Fantastic article…such a wise woman beyond her years. I shared on my FB page and I hope this goes viral…all Americans need to read this!
It would appear to me to students at Knox need to take a refresher course in civics so they we have no reason to protest something that cannot be changed or apologize for their derelict actions. A protest is for a violation of human rights otherwise it is just crying for not getting your way. As a citizen of Galesburg I do not accept your apology, you and your fellow students made yourselfs look ignorant and blemished the name of Knox College.
I only wanted to compliment you on a well written apology & let you know I was honored to share it on my Facebook page. Since my comment is going to follow Mr. Tessier's, I will only say "boogie" man is a racist term so you might need to offer him a chair.
Dear Ms. Tagkaloglou, In rereading your commentary I must apologize in that my comments were directed toward the student body doing the protesting, not at you personally. In rereading my comments, I realize that I probably did not come off that way. Again, my apology to you for that. I am pleased that you were courageous enough to put in print, and sign your name to your observations. As a conservative and a lifelong union member, I understand how you can be it that situation and be fearful of speaking out. No one wants to be hated by their peers for noticing these kinds of discrepancies. You have the makings of a future conservative because you see the needs of one portion of the population but the rationality to understand the fruitlessness of blatant hatred without the willingness to compromise to find solutions. Again, I commend you for your willingness to at least speak out in a forum more comfortable than the one you found yourself in at the rally. Study the protests of the 60's civil rights movement. They called attention to the problem of inequity. They did not call attention to themselves as a problem except by those who were themselves the problem. Hard work is more valuable in life than good luck, but I wish you both…Max Tessier, Galesburg
I'm glad you reread your entry!
Congrats! You seem to be a level headed and fair liberal. Unfortunately most are not (unless you think like them of course)
You give me hope that there are pockets in the next generation that 'get it'.
I'm sure our political views are different, but with more people on both sides of the aisle that have your attitude a united and proud America can once again be found for a generation that deserves the same opportunity to fulfill dreams that mine has enjoyed.
I wish you the best in the future. You are truly a leader for your generation
Smart girl, I'm sure your parents are proud of you.
Refreshing to read and it provided me with a glimpse of hope that some involved in this protest will eventually realize what you have come to so much quicker. I applaud you for your honesty, humility, and courage to share your journey in the past few days. It is the individual that is able to see their mistakes and grow from it that elevates them to greater success. Embrace the past, grow from it, so that you can be a valid voice of reason to others. You will excel in all you do.
So glad Mr. Tessera wrote a 2nd comment!
Ms Tagkaloglou, Thank you. Your humble apology encouraged my heart.
Students like you are going to be the campus voice of reason. The isolated conservatives won't be heard right now because they're 'the enemy'. But you will be heard.
Wow. I am so relieved to know that there are intelligent, respectful, compassionate young people like you in this world. With my social media so consumed with hate and passionate spewing of discontent toward other Americans who are simply trying to make the best choice based on their convictions, it is so comforting to hear your message. Sure, there will always be a minority of people who are racist, hateful, misogynistic morons. But that is not the majority of Ameirican citizens. It will never benefit any group or cause to treat the opposing view with such absolute hatred. You have my greatest respect and admiration. Thank you for giving me hope for our future.
Wish everyone had the same mentality as you. The world would truly be a wonderful place.
A lifelong liberal, I am one of the many whose heart was broken this week. I have a lot of fear for what is coming….promises trumpie made against different groups, comments he made against women. If trumpie turns out to be like most Republican presidents, then ok….but for now I'm very afraid. I'm going to give him one year to see what he does and if he follows through on the things he said…
And then what? What happens after a year?
Very good points. Great job!
This Trump voter says thank you. You've just laid the first brick on your side of the bridge that will help reunite us.
You're a very mature young lady with great character. Wisdom will take you a LOT further than anything you can learn in a book. We do better when we know better. Wishing you nothing but great things in life.
thank you for this. i cannot tell you how painful it is to watch friends and family who i love express hatred toward people that i love. it is such an encouragement to hear you express a desire to understand and really love people.
Sitting with your enemy is the first step of any conversation. Common ground softens hate. Equal compromise assures that all sides are respected.
I'm glad to hear that more and more protesters are starting to realize: it's not your message we disagree with, it's your tactics.
Understanding comes with a handshake. Oppression comes at the end of a bayonet.
I think you'll find Trump supporters are more than happy to welcome you and discuss your point of view. I look forward to reaching peace in this country again.
This has been an ugly, divisive campaign, and judging from the low voter turnout, about 55% of those registered, many Americans were disgusted by both major candidates. Even among those who did vote, Hillary received a thin plurality of around 47.5% You don't have to be a math whiz to figure this out. Most Americans did not want EITHER of these two to become President of the United States.
Freedom is not free, and democracy is messy. Somebody else said those things, but they bear repeating. Another thing which needs to be said at a time like this is: We are where we are, so grow up, get on with your life, and do your part to make America great. The president is not an emperor, and the republic will endure. It always has. It has seen worse.
Carrying signs and shouting slogans and insults at those who do not share your preferences is immature and not productive.
Thank you for taking an important step forward.
Michael Leo Morrison, class of 1963
Thank you for writing this article and for sharing your experience. You show a great level of maturity and expressed yourself well. As with all elections, we must set aside our differences and work together to move our country in a positive direction. It seems such a simple idea to treat others the way we would have others treat us, but somehow that idea has, as yet, to find its place in much of our world, which is, surprising, given most of us are striving for the same goals.
Thank you for being a voice of sanity.
As a Tea Party member and editor of a local chapter newsletter, I encouraged our group to quit preaching to the choir and start engaging liberals on their own ideological turf. Unfortunately, it seemed impossible to find a liberal with a mature constitution. They all seemed to be parrots, no owls among them. However, many of us were parrots as well, unaware that the divide was manufactured by the entrenched power structure manipulating the dialog we were all to hurl at each other. If I could have found someone like you to introduce to our group perhaps a few of us would have recognized we have the same dreams for our future and begin working together to achieve it.
Young lady, you turned a negative into a positive, learned something and chose compassion and humility. Brava.
Did you vote? If not, and you are 18 or older, you have zero to demonstrate about.
I'm sorry too, Sofia
Thank you for your well written words. I am a 57 year old Hispanic Rep female in Michigan with a 26 year old son in Portland, Oregon. This has been a difficult week for both of us…polarizing in fact. We are literally miles apart on our views. You have reminded me how proud I am of your generation. You are intelligent and seek justice and are optimistic for real change. You are concerned about the lesser of society and are actively involved in community service. You research issues you are passionate about and make informed decisions.
We have failed to hear your generation and have been to quick to dismiss your views and opinions. Have we so quickly forgotten our Vietnam protests and our railings against "the establishment"? I think I will take some time today to reach out to my son and seek to listen, to refrain from making "my point" and just seek to understand his. Thank you, Sofia.
Thank you for your honesty and words. Well said like others have said shows maturity and caring. We live in a free country God fearing country and can share our thoughts. Again Thank you
To Quote Willy Wonka "And so shines a good deed in a weary world". Great job, Sofia!
Beautiful humble article and beautiful replies. Makes me feel a bit better about the judgmental statements posted by my liberal friends about friends on the right. I've seen more judgment from the left on my feed although I'm sure it could go both ways. People would do well to give others the benefit of the doubt regarding their hearts and have dialogue instead of screaming demonstrations. I've just offered a friend of opposing viewpoint to have dialogue and to ask me questions. She felt safe with me and was so happy i offered! I am sure i can clear up many years of "how can you love the poor and all people and vote Republican?" At least that's what i imagine many Democrats do not get. My vote was not about hate, not at all. Sometimes people just believe in different ways to solve problems.
Thank you, Knox Student! Thank you for owning your actions and for seeing both sides! I would gladly converse with you ANYTIME in an effort of understanding, unity, and compassion!


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Milwaukee museum harnesses power of the sun
234 solar panels to be installed
The Milwaukee Public Museum has a bright future ahead as tons of marble panels are peeled from a huge exterior wall.
The faded marble, which has been up for about 50 years, is showing its age and the museum decided it's time for the panels to go.
A total of 234 solar panels will be installed once the marble is gone. The change will help the museum reduce its carbon footprint, become more energy-efficient and produce its own energy.
"We estimate that we'll be generating about 77,000 kilowatt hours every year, which is equivalent to about seven households," said Ellen Censky, the museum's senior vice president.
The solar panels are about the same size as the marble ones, but much lighter.
If the replacement project goes as planned, the eight-story solar wall should be up by Thanksgiving.

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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University is rolling out a comprehensive online interactive database of the campuswide Purdue Arboretum for students and visitors to enhance their learning and appreciation for plants and the environment.
The Purdue Arboretum Explorer allows mobile device users to quickly locate and learn about the nearly 779 types of trees, shrubs and vines that comprise over 40,000 plants that are mapped throughout campus. It also allows users to learn about the university's environmental stewardship initiatives as well as historical landmarks, campus art, and other landscape features at Purdue.
The goal of the arboretum is to enhance the university's educational, research and outreach mission, promote environmental sustainability and add to the beauty of the 956-acre campus.
"It is an opportunity to reach out not only to our students and researchers but to the public so they can interact with nature and better appreciate plants," said Paul Siciliano Jr., a professor of horticulture and landscape architecture and the arboretum's director.
The arboretum is a "living laboratory" and "classroom" for many courses taught in the life science fields such as horticulture, landscape architecture, botany, forestry, plant pathology and entomology as well as in the earth sciences and liberal arts.
In addition, elementary and secondary school students as well as community groups and other visitors benefit from the arboretum as they often use the campus to study plants and learn about sustainable landscape practices by exploring the many "green" initiatives implemented throughout the grounds.
Michael Gulich, director of university sustainability, called the Purdue Arboretum Explorer "an unparalleled educational resource for our campus community."
"It is a great example of the living laboratory initiative, where students and faculty can be involved with the ongoing sustainable maintenance of a world-class arboretum," Gulich said.
The arboretum features signage of the 779 unique taxa – species, subspecies, variety, formas and cultivars – on campus so they can be readily identified. The signs are labeled with QR codes that anyone can scan with a mobile phone and link to that plant's information in the Purdue Arboretum Explorer database on the arboretum's websitehttp://www.arboretum.purdue.edu/. Plants can be searched by their common or scientific name or by special characteristics such as flower color, leaf color and plant function. Users also can enter a set of dates to learn which plants are likely to be flowering or fruiting during that time.
At least 25 students have been involved with the arboretum since its inception in 2008, mapping the location of plants throughout the university, installing plant signage, taking pictures of the plants and entering plants' characteristics in the database, among other arboretum tasks.
"The best part about this project is the involvement of students," Siciliano said. "It's through the hard work and dedication of the students that this has been a success."
Siciliano has received inquiries from faculty members at other universities throughout the country inquiring about how to start a similar online plant database of their campus landscape.
The arboretum has regularly updated and extended its woody plant inventory and obtained international accreditation through Arbnet, administered through the Morton Arboretum. The university has earned the Tree Campus USA title, administered through the Arbor Day Foundation, every year since 2009.
In the fall of 2013, the arboretum was integrated into the woody landscape plants (HORT 217) class and began implementing a small native woody plants nursery at Purdue's Meigs Research Farm, about 10 miles south of Lafayette. This nursery will serve as a resource for the planting of Indiana native trees throughout the campus landscape.
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As the weather gets cooler and darkness falls earlier and earlier, our tastes in wine shift, too, from lighter, fruitier whites to fuller-bodied, richer reds.
So we asked Stu Levine, owner of Vino 100 in White Plains and our wine expert-in-residence through Thanksgiving, to choose eight great red wines to enjoy on these chilly nights.
"The wines I chose represent the shifting tastes of autumn," says Levine. "And the final wine, a Port, works right through winter with its dark, sweet fruits and being fortified with brandy. Port is very warming and welcoming on a cold night!"
Here are his selections. (Click here to read 8 Great Red Wines for Fall on lohud.com).
2010 Loranque Tempranillo ($14). The same grape used in the famous Rioja's can be had for a bargain from other regions in Spain. A medium-bodied wine with enough flavor to stand up to most foods without being too heavy. Fruity nose with hints of vanilla and oak. Velvety finish. Region: Toledo, Spain. Pair with: Tapas, roasted pork loin.
2009 Haraszthy Family Cellars Solus Sto Zinfandel ($15): True Zinfandel — not that pink sweet stuff — is big, rich, bold and in-your-face delicious. This big wine has chewy plum, berry, leather and black pepper flavors. Region: Amador County, Calif. Pair with: steaks, prime rib or even roasted turkey.
2009 Teorema Garnacha ($12): Grapes are harvested from vines from 40 to 100 years old for a fuller-bodied and more concentrated flavor of sweet black fruits and soft tannins. Region: Calatayud, Spain. Pair with: Roasted meats, cheeses or stews.
2009 Chateau des Mille Anges ($24): This stellar vintage produced many great wines, but a wine of this caliber for this price is outstanding. Oak, dark cherry, cassis, leather and a touch of earthiness make this a classic-style Bordeaux. Region: St. Germain De Graves, Bordeaux, France. Pair with: Rack of lamb, filet mignon or a nice Camembert cheese.
2011 Michel Torino Don David Tannat Reserve ($18): What a wine! An underappreciated grape varietal slowly becoming more well known. A great Cabernet Sauvignon substitute. Big dark fruits, chewy tannins and a lingering finish that makes this wine seem like something twice the price. Region: Calchaqui Valley, Chile. Pair with: Beef kebabs, strong cheeses.
2010 Collemattoni Rosso di Montalcino ($21): Many think the famous Brunellos from Italy are out of reach for everyday drinking. But for a fraction of the price you can enjoy its baby brother … Rosso di Montalcino. Basically the same wine, but aged for less time and under less-strict guidelines. The result is you get to enjoy this wine's red fruits, bright acidity and elegant style for a pizza- night price. Region: Tuscany, Italy. Pair with: Grandma's famous Lasagna, pizza, Italian cheeses.
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The March 17 kickoff of the Virginia Festival of the Book means more than wearing o' the green to local fiction writers: It's also when the winners of the John Grisham-judged Hook short story contest are announced. Megan Alix Fishmann, Michelle Damiani and John Davidson took home checks for third, first and second places, respectively.
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Law and the Library Webcasts
Law and the Library is a series of debates and discussions on a wide variety of contemporary legal issues. The series presented by the Law Library of Congress ranges from talks by current or former Members of Congress to pressing foreign, comparative, and international legal issues. The series can also be found on YouTube and in iTunes.
Title: How Different Jurisdictions Treat Foreign Law 1 & 2
Speaker: Stephen Clarke, Ruth Levush, Edith Palmer, Vicki C. Jackson
Event Date: 3/23/2010
Running Time: Part 1, 100 Minutes Part 2, 40 minutes
Description: Three Law Library of Congress Senior Foreign Law Specialists discussed this topic while Vicki C. Jackson, Professor at Georgetown University Law School, provides a unique perspective on the use of foreign law in different legal systems.
The Law Library of Congress (LLOC) co-sponsored this program with The American Society of International Law (ASIL), the Law Librarians' Society of Washington, D.C. (LLSDC), and the Federal Law Library Caucus (FLLC). The workshop provided an increased understanding of the use of foreign law in different legal systems.
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Title: Frederic R. and Molly S. Kellogg Biennial Lecture on Jurisprudence
Speaker: Ronald Dworkin
Event Date: 10/26/2009
Running Time: 67 minutes
Description: The Law Library hosted the inaugural Frederic R. and Molly S. Kellogg Biennial Lecture on Jurisprudence. This biennial lecture series presents the most distinguished contributors to international jurisprudence, judged through writings, reputation, and broad and continuing influence on contemporary legal scholarship. This year's speaker was Ronald Dworkin, Professor of Jurisprudence at University College London and the New York University School of Law. His lecture, "Is there Truth in Interpretation? Law Literature and History," focused on the philosophical aspects of the law.
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Title: Legal Challenges Facing NATO at 60
Speaker: Richard L. Prosen, Peter Roudik, Maj. Gen. Melvin G. Spiese Moderators: Yonah Alexander and Edgar Brenner
Event Date: 07/09/2009
Running Time: 1 hour 41 minutes
Description: The Law Library of Congress, in conjunction with the Inter-University Center for Terrorism Studies, held a panel on July 9 about the North American Treaty Organization as it turns 60. NATO's expansion in Eastern Europe, its training mission in Afghanistan and its anti-piracy operations off the coastline of Somalia were discussed.
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Title: The Approach of the Halakah and Sharia' to Contemporary Legal Issues
Speaker: Various Speakers
Event Date: 06/17/2009
Running Time: 93 minutes
Description: Judaic and Islamic legal systems (based on Halakah and Sharia', respectively) have endured for centuries despite the rapid changes and challenges of the modern world --from exploration of outer space to human cloning. They serve as a testimony to the relevance and universality of their underlying values and principles.
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Title: Law Day 2009: Emancipation Proclamation
Speaker: Various Speakers
Event Date: 05/01/2009
Running Time: 80 minutes
Description: What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the Civil War? Did it have a broader effect on the slave trade throughout the Americas? In celebration of Law Day, these questions and many more were discussed by Congressman G.K. Butterfield, Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr., Dean Kurt Schmoke and Professor Emeritus Roger Wilkins, with PBS Newshour's congressional correspondent Kwame Holman moderating. Presented with support from the Friends of the Law Library of Congress.
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Title: Human Environment Challenges, Domestic and International:
A Talk by Barry Hill
Speaker: Barry Hill
Event Date: 04/27/09
Running Time: 60 minutes
Description: Distinguished EPA senior counsel Barry Hill defined human environment challenges and discussed the relationship between the rule of law and government enforcement of protective environmental laws to address these challenges. He stressed the importance of measuring governmental performance through appropriate performance measures, using Jordan as an example of how he works with other countries.
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Title: Legislating in Heels--An Anecdotal Journal: The Honorable Constance "Connie" Morella
Speaker: Constance "Connie" Morella
Event Date: 03/18/09
Running Time: 69 minutes
Description: In her talk, Connie Morella recounted tales from her trajectory from Maryland's state senate to the U.S. House of Representatives and onward to an ambassadorship for the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
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Title: Looking Beyond Gitmo: U.S. and Foreign Approaches Toward Legal Treatment of Terrorist Suspects
Speakers: Clare Feikert, Louis Fisher, Ruth Levush, Charles "Cully" D. Stimson
Moderator: Peter Roudik
Event Date: 02/18/09
Running Time: 102 minutes
Description: The Law Library of Congress presented a panel discussion which dealt with U.S. legislation, Supreme Court decisions, and policies regarding the detention, interrogation, and prosecution of terrorist suspects as well as the points of view and legislation in some foreign states.
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Title: Law Day 2008: The Rule of Law in Established and Emerging Countries
Speakers: Rubens Medina, Lindsey Graham, Harry T. Edwards, Rob Boone, Rosa Brooks, Thomas Carothers, Kurt L. Schmoke
Event Date: 05/01/08
Running Time: 87 minutes
Description: On May 1, 2008, the Law Library of Congress presented a panel discussion in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Law Day. The panel, moderated by Judge Harry T. Edwards, examined what the Rule of Law means to established and emerging countries. Opening remarks were provided by Senator Lindsey Graham, South Carolina.
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Title: Former Oklahoma Representative Mickey Edwards Discusses Book on Conservatism
Speakers: Rubens Medina, Mickey Edwards
Event Date: March 5 , 2008
Running Time: 49 minutes
Description: Former Representative Mickey Edwards (R-Okla.) discusses his new book, "Reclaiming Conservatism: How a Great American Political Movement Got Lost--And How It Can Find Its Way Back." Edwards argues that conservatism has been taken over by beliefs and policies which threaten the constitutional system of government.
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Title: No Greater Challenge: Assessing Legal Responses to Terrorism
Speakers: Rubens Medina, James Renwick
Event Date: January 14, 2008
Running Time: 59 minutes
Description: A lecture by Dr. James Renwick, Australian Barrister and Visiting Fulbright Scholar. "No Greater Challenge: Assessing Legal Responses to Terrorism" focused on the United Kingdom's and Australia's legislative response to terrorism since 9/11, the supporting policy issues, and how they compare to the response of the United States.
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Title: Extraordinary Rendition: Constitutional Issues
Speakers: Rubens Medina, Louis Fisher, Heather Sawyer, Daniel Huff
Event Date: December 5, 2007
Running Time: 89 minutes
Description: A discussion on "extraordinary rendition"— the transfer of suspected terrorists to countries known to employ harsh interrogation techniques that may rise to the level of torture. The panel also examined the role of the judiciary in the cases of Khaled El-Masri and Maher Arar.
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Title: Indian Religious Freedom: To Litigate or Legislate?
Speakers: Louis Fisher, Kevin Gover (Pawnee), Suzan Shown Harjo (Cheyenne & Hodulgee Muscogee), Dean Suagee (Cherokee)
Event Date: November 28, 2007
Running Time: 65 minutes
Description: Experts in the field of Native American Law discussed the difficulties of protecting American Indian religious rights through litigation and explored recent cases such as San Francisco Peaks and Cave Rock. Co-hosted by the Office of Workforce Diversity and the Law Library, the panel discussion served as the closing program of Native American Heritage Month.
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Title: Strickland v. Washington: How Effective is the Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel Standard? Panel 1
Speakers: Rubens Medina, Virginia Sloan, E. Michael McCann, Vanessa Ruiz, Bryan Stevenson. Moderated by Emma Schwartz
Event Date: November 7, 2007
Running Time: 1:36:27 minutes
Description: The Law Library and the Constitution Project cosponsored a day-long conference on the right to the effective assistance of counsel and, in particular, the case of Strickland v. Washington. Sandra Day O'Connor, retired Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, provided the keynote address and took questions from the audience. Justice O'Connor spoke of the impact of Strickland v. Washington and cited it as one of two cases that she will likely be most remembered for. Three panels explored why the effective assistance of counsel standard is important, the significance of Strickland v. Washington, and federal and state reforms to protect the right to the effective assistance of counsel. The panelists included prominent district and state attorneys, appellate judges, law professors, and experts from legal rights organizations. Dr. Rubens Medina, Law Librarian of Congress, and Virginia Sloan, President of the Constitution Project, provided opening remarks. Dr. James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress, addressed the audience prior to Justice O'Connor's keynote.
Speaker Names and Titles:
Opening remarks by Dr. Rubens Medina, Law Librarian of Congress and Virginia Sloan, President of the Constitution Project
Moderated by: Emma Schwartz, Associate Editor for US News & World Report
E. Michael McCann, former District Attorney for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
Vanessa Ruiz, Associate Judge, District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Bryan Stevenson, Director of the Equal Justice Initiative in Alabama
View Webcast Panel 1: "The Effective Assistance of Counsel: Why it is Important and is the Strickland Standard Working?"
Title: Strickland v. Washington: How Effective is the Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel Standard? Panel 2
Speakers: Alan Spellberg, Colin Starger, Carolyn Engel Temin, Donald B. Verrilli, Jr. Moderated by Dahlia Lithwick. Introduction by Scott Messinger.
Event Date: November 7, 2007
Running Time: 1:16:27 minutes
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Introduction by Scott Messinger, Chief Operating Officer of the Constitution Project
Moderated by Dahlia Lithwick, Senior Editor for Slate.com
Alan Spellberg, Cook County, IL States Attorneys Office
Colin Starger, Assistant Professor of Lawyering at the New York University School of Law
Carolyn Engel Temin, Senior Judge, Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
Donald B. Verrilli, Jr., Partner at Jenner & Block LLP who successfully argues ineffective assistance of counsel claim in Wiggins v. Smith in the United States Supreme Court.
View Webcast Panel 2: "The Significance of Strickland: The High Stakes of Failing to Ensure the Effective Assistance of Counsel"
Title: Strickland v. Washington: How Effective is the Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel Standard? Keynote Address
Speakers: James H. Billington, Joan Biskupic, Sandra Day O'Connor
Event Date: November 7, 2007
Running Time: 43:28 minutes
Welcome by Dr. James H. Billington, Librarian of Congress
Introduction by Joan Biskupic, Supreme Court Reporter for USA Today and author of Sandra Day O'Connor: How the First Woman on the Court Became Its Most Influential Justice
Sandra Day O'Connor, Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court (ret.), author of majority opinion in Strickland v. Washington
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Title: Strickland v. Washington: How Effective is the Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel Standard? Panel 3
Speakers: Stephen B. Bright, Rodney Ellis, Norman Lefstein, Ronald Weich. Moderated by Linda Greenhouse. Introduction by Scott Messinger
Event Date: November 7, 2007
Running Time: 1:33:27 minutes
Speaker Names and Titles:
Introduction by Scott Messinger, Chief Operating Officer of the Constitution Project
Moderated by Linda Greenhouse, Supreme Court reporter for The New York Times
Stephen B. Bright, president and senior counsel of the Southern Center for Human Rights
Rodney Ellis, State Senator representing the 13th District of Texas, leader of indigent defense reform efforts in Texas
Norman Lefstein, Professor and Dean Emeritus at the University of Indiana School of Law, Indianapolis and coauthor of "Gideon's Broken Promise: America's Continuing Quest for Equal Justice"
View Webcast Panel 3: "Promises for Justice: Federal and State Reforms to Protect the Right to the Effective Assistance of Counsel"
Title: Native American Heritage Month Keynote Address by Rep. Tom Cole
Speakers: Rep. Tom Cole
Event Date: November 6, 2007
Running Time: 54 minutes
Description: Five years to the day after being elected to represent Oklahoma's 4th congressional district, Rep. Tom Cole delivered the keynote address for the Library's 2007 celebration of Native American Heritage Month.
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Title: Law Library of Congress: "National Security and the Rule of Law" Panel Discussion
Speakers: Rubens Medina, Charlie Savage, Mickey Edwards, James Thurber, Virginia Sloan
Event Date: September 17, 2007
Running Time: 93 minutes
Description: Law Library Speaker Series and Panel Discussion presented in partnership with the Constitution Project featuring Charlie Savage, The Boston Globe; Mickey Edwards, Aspen Institute; James Thurber, American University.
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Title: Law Library of Congress: "National Security and the Constitution" Panel Discussion
Speakers: Louis Fisher, Brian McKeon, Michael O'Neill
Event Date: September 12, 2007
Running Time: 88 minutes
Description: A Panel Discussion presented by the Law Library of Congress featuring Louis Fisher, Law Library of Congress; Brian McKeon, Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; and Michael O'Neill, Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
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Title: 175th Anniversary Gala
Speakers: Jeffrey Toobin, Rubens Medina, Ted Poe
Event Date: July 14, 2007
Running Time: 48:38
Description: The Law Library of Congress 175th Anniversary Gala featuring Jeffrey Toobin, Chair of the Honorary Committee; Rubens Medina, Law Librarian of Congress; and Ted Poe, United States Congressman.
Title: A Panel Discussion: "Torture, Detainees and the U.S. Military"
Speakers: Gary Solis, Patrick Finnegan, James C. Walker, Jacki Northam, Lee A. Casey
Event Date: July 11, 2007
Running Time: 1:31:03
Description: A panel discussion on Guantanamo, "high value" detainees, military commissions, fair trials, and allegations of torture by agents of the United States, including military personnel.
Title: Law Library of Congress: Law Day 2007 "Perspectives on Childhood and the Law"
Speakers: Karen J. Mathis, Rubens Medina, John Milewski, Antoinette Sedillo Lopez, Stephen J. Morse, Karen Pittman, David Young, Michael Zuckerman
Event Date: May 1, 2007
Running Time: 1:34:12
Description: A panel discussion presented by The Law Library of Congress and the American Bar Association Division for Public Education to commemorate Law Day 2007.
Title: Law Day 2006 "Separate Branches, Balanced Powers: Madison's Legacy"
Speakers: Jeffrey Rosen, Richard Matthews, Hon. Adner Mikva, Gary Rosen, Hon. Patricia Wald, Ruth Wedgwood, Michael Greco, Peter Kalis, Harry Yee
Event Date: May 1, 2006
Running Time: 83:30.122
Description: The Law Library of Congress and the American Bar Association Division for Public Education commemorated Law Day 2006 with a panel discussion on "Separate Branches, Balanced Powers: Madison's Legacy."
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Man, 20, arrested in crash that killed local teacher
Lemmo to be arraigned Wednesday
A 20-year-old man has been arrested and charged who driving under the influence in a crash that killed a beloved Middleborough teacher.
James Braga, 61, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash Saturday night on Route 44.
Zachery Lemmo was arrested Tuesday. He will be arraigned on charges of motor vehicle homicide while under the Influence of intoxicating liquor on Wednesday in Wareham District Court.
"My father was extremely privileged to live in this town and spent every day enjoying this community," said the victim's son, James Braga. "My father was not afraid of this moment, and I think what he would be most upset by is how upset this town is right now."
Family and friends say Braga was a Middleborough native and Vietnam-era Air Force veteran who was dedicated to the children of town. He taught business at the high school until retiring several years ago, and also coached boys' soccer.
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[The following article is courtesy of the Hampton Union and Seacoast Online.]
Cause of a three alarm beach hotel fire Sunday at the height of the Fire Prevention Week observance has not yet been determined according to Acting Fire Chief Robert Fitz.
The Four-story Tides Hotel on Ocean Blvd. burst into flames shortly after 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon while Hampton firefighters were assembled uptown at the High Street Parking lot demonstrating firefighting techniques and equipment.
Because the firemen were all suited up and ready to go, Chief Fitz said the department was able to respond to the fire with more men than usual. In addition, the North Hampton ladder company was already in town for the fire prevention demonstration and was able to respond immediately to the fire.
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Lya Station Alpha was a Federation Spacedock-type space station that was in service with Starfleet in the late-24th century. This station orbited a planet.
In 2368, the USS Enterprise-D traveled to Lya Station Alpha with survivors from the attack on the Solarion IV colony. Ensign Ro Laren came aboard the Enterprise at this station, and Captain Jean-Luc Picard met with Admiral Kennelly there regarding suspected Bajoran terrorist activity. (TNG: "Ensign Ro")
The exterior of Lya Station Alpha was a reuse of footage of Starbase 74 from "11001001", which in turn was reuse of footage of the Earth Spacedock from Star Trek III: The Search for Spock.
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Richard Branson is launching an adults-only cruise line and, TBH, it sounds amazing. Bookings are open for Virgin Voyages with it's first batch of departures set for April 1 - October 25 2020. The ship, named The Scarlet Lady, will arrive at PortMiami in 2020 for her inaugural sailing season. She will sail to exciting destinations, such as Key West, Mexico, and the Bahamas.
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Midway's Harvey "Deus Ex" Smith has a bit to say about the development of environments and "gameplay ecologies" for his new shooter, Blacksite:
I suspect Blacksite might actually be worth getting moderately excited about. Smith is at the controls, and there's both Gears Of War jump in/out co-op, Stranglehold's destructible environments, and some Brothers In Arms squad-control stuff. Area 51 might have been a bit arse, but this looks like it might have some value. Blacksite 2, says Smith, will be even more interesting.