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Blame For High Oil Prices Is Misplaced — Even By Conservatives
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March 30, 2012
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By Merrill Matthews
There has been some media grumbling lately - including from some who are viewed as conservative leaning - about U.S. oil companies exporting oil. The complaint: The U.S. imports and refines lots of oil, so why isn't that oil being sold to and used in the U.S. rather than to other countries?
Fox News' Bill O'Reilly recently blamed U.S. oil companies and the Obama administration for high oil prices. He got it half right - the second half. On Feb. 20, O'Reilly asserted:
"There is plenty of oil in the U.S.A. Prices should not be at record levels. But they are because the oil companies are sending their products overseas to make more money. And what is the federal government doing about that? Zero, nothing. Nada. ...
"Right now we are all being taken advantage of by an administration that has an anti-fossil fuel agenda and an oil industry that manipulates the U.S. market. Who is looking out for us? Nobody."
O'Reilly's solution? An oil export tax to force U.S. oil companies to sell their products in the United States.
To begin with, there's a big difference between unrefined crude oil and refined oil products - just as there is a big difference between component cell-phone parts and a finished iPhone.
The U.S. imports about 8.4 million barrels of crude oil a day, down from about 11 million barrels when demand was higher and domestic production lower. That imported crude is then refined, a manufacturing process in which the U.S. is the world leader - China is second, refining about half of the U.S. level.
The United States exports almost no crude oil, just 0.3% of our stock. We do, however, export refined oil products - about 3 million barrels a day. Only about 20% of those refined exports is gasoline that can be used for cars. The other 80% is composed of various oil products and byproducts - e.g., diesel, kerosene and heavy fuel oil - some of which is unusable or unwanted here because of environmental laws and other reasons.
Why export refined gasoline at all? First, the U.S. doesn't always need it. When the economy is down, as it has been, Americans use less gasoline. Refined gasoline that doesn't have an immediate U.S. buyer could be stored if there's space, which costs money and adds to the price, or sold and shipped to another country, which sometimes makes more economic sense.
For example, Mexico provides about 10% of U.S. crude oil imports, which the United States then refines - i.e., value-added manufacturing. Mexico buys back some of that oil at the higher refined price for its own use. If the U.S. couldn't refine that oil for Mexico, our southern neighbor and trade partner would have to get it elsewhere.
What U.S. refineries are doing is essentially what China does so effectively in many manufacturing areas - and some in the United States seem to envy and complain about. Raw materials or parts are shipped to Chinese companies, which are then processed or assembled, and the finished products are exported to other countries. That's the story of the iPhone. U.S. refineries are a huge American success story.
Second, location plays an important role. Have you ever bought more-expensive gasoline at a nearby station, even though the price is lower at a station several miles away? It's a cost-benefit calculation: Is the time and cost to travel to the lower-priced station worth it? Sometimes the answer is no.
Is it possible that refined oil purchasers might make the same cost-benefit assessment that we as consumers engage in regularly?
Suppose the state of Washington needs gasoline and a Texas Gulf Coast refinery has some available at the lowest price, but it would take time and money to ship it to Washington.
However, a Canadian tanker has just arrived with refined oil to sell; it's a little more expensive, but not by the time the transportation costs and wait-time are added to the Texas gas. Should Washington wait - perhaps paying more with shipping added in - just to "buy American"?
Yes, there are efforts to manipulate oil prices: That's one reason why OPEC (Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries) - made up mostly of Middle Eastern countries - was formed.
But those are countries, not U.S. oil companies.
The good news is that oil producers and refineries are increasingly able to meet U.S. consumer demand. The bad news is that some believe that oil companies were engaged in economic manipulation when companies weren't able to meet U.S. demand, and now even when they are.
Merrill Matthews is a resident scholar at the Institute for Policy Innovation in Dallas, Texas.
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Rock'n chair Rambler
Over Taxed, TX
April 1, 2012 8:08am
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Finally, the truth about a complex problem!!!
"some of which is unusable or unwanted here because of environmental laws and other reasons." ...
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Finally, the truth about a complex problem!!!
"some of which is unusable or unwanted here because of environmental laws and other reasons."
Regulations also prevent gas from being transported around the country to where it is needed. Different grades are sold in different areas due to climate and enviro regs.
Which begs the question, why do we not have tons of refineries all over the country? .... The answer: The ENA, or Enviro Nazi Administration, once again.
"Fox News' Bill O'Reilly recently blamed U.S. oil companies..."
O'Reilly should have this guy come on his show... and let him talk, which he wouldn't. He won't because this guy actually knows something and he'd make O'Reilly look like an idiot, which he o'really is. He'd explain it and then O'Reilly wouldn't have "Big Oil" to kick around just to look fair and balanced.
That's why O'Reilly has Lou "Mumbles" Dobbs on the show to "explain" things. Poor Lou, (he must have had a stroke), can barely get a coherent sentence strung together. He makes O'Really look smart.
Elaine K.
March 30, 2012 1:13pm
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If you've got diabetes, the right meal plan can help you keep blood sugar under control. Fruits and vegetables, lean protein, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products -- even sweets now and then -- all have a place in your plan.
"A meal plan provides a specific approach to controlling blood sugar," says Dianne Davis, RD, LDN, CDE, a dietitian with the Vanderbilt Eskind Diabetes Center in Nashville, Tenn. "If you have diabetes, a meal plan is necessary."
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That's because a meal plan helps ensure you eat a balanced diet high in fiber and low in fats. It can also "help you lose weight, by controlling portion sizes and calories," Davis says.
Which Diabetes Meal Plan Is Right for You?
Your lifestyle and the type of diabetes treatment you're getting -- whether you're taking premeal insulin or not -- will determine the type of meal plan best for you, says Davis.
Carbohydrates, proteins, and fats are all factored into a plan. But carbs are an especially important component since they have the biggest impact on blood sugar.
"Your meal plan can also include your favorite foods," Davis adds. "No food is off-limits -- it's a matter of how much you eat, when you eat it, and what it will do to your blood sugar."
With that in mind -- and understanding you should talk with your doctor before making big changes in your diabetes diet -- here are four meal-planning systems.
The Diabetes Food Pyramid
The diabetes food pyramid is similar to the USDA food pyramid you see on food labels. It is a pyramid in which a healthy diet means eating more grains, fruits, and vegetables, and less meat, sweets, and fats.
The diabetes food pyramid's general recommendations are:
- Grains, beans, and starchy vegetables: 6 or more servings/day. One serving: 1 slice bread; 1/2 small bagel; 1/2 cup cooked cereal, pasta, rice; 3/4 cup ready-to-eat cereal; 1/2 cup cooked beans, corn, peas.
- Fruits: 2-4 servings daily. One serving: 1 medium-size fresh fruit; 1/2 cup canned fruit; 1/2 cup fruit juice.
- Vegetables: 3-5 servings a day. One serving: 1 cup raw vegetable; 1/2 cup vegetable juice.
- Meat, Fish, Cheese: 2-3 servings/day. One serving: 2-3 ounces cooked lean meat, skinless poultry, or fish; I egg; 2 tablespoons peanut butter; 2-3 ounces cheese.
- Milk and Yogurt: 2-3 servings daily. One serving: 1 cup (8 ounces) milk or yogurt.
- Fats, Sweets, and Alcohol: eat these in small amounts. One serving: 1 teaspoon butter, margarine, or mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon cream cheese or salad dressing; 1/2 cup ice cream.
Combined foods, like eggplant lasagna, for example, will include servings from several food groups (1 vegetable, 1 meat, 1 fat).
This meal system has limitations, says Davis. "When you follow the diabetes food pyramid, you are not controlling specific grams of carbs and might not be able to achieve very tight blood sugar control," she tells WebMD. "However, the pyramid helps you see which foods are carbohydrates -- to get you acquainted with them."
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The ball didn't help him time his shots, help his hand-eye coordination and placement etc. All of which Gilchrist displayed. He was out of form after the 2005 Ashes, but still hit the odd great innings. Tendulkar has been out of form for a long time but hits the occasional good innings. Lets not start a double standard.
Anybody who saw that innings saw Gilchrist in-form because he was hitting the ball cleanly. That ball doesn't stop him from mistiming balls etc.
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The only people I've seen agree with the idea that the ball was unfair and was the reason Gilchrist scored 149 are bitter and biased Sri Lankans. Shut up already and acknowledge a magnificent innings. The squash ball wasn't timing those shots, the squash ball wasn't seeing the cricket ball like a beach ball....
While Sri Lankans captain and team may be gracious the same can't be said for their fans.
WTF? How the hell does Gilly break any rules by having a squash ball in his glove, if anything that should make gripping the bat a bit more difficult.
And if Gilly was trying to cheat why would he ever disclose the fact that he was he having a squash ball inside his glove.
So all the Sri lankan fans who are behaving like pathetic losers and calling Gilly a cheat, you guys just "**** OFF"!
I guess I am trying to understand where does one draw a line.
How is the ball-in-the-glove different from a bowler using a bandage on his finger? Both are used to get a better grip on the equipment, bat and ball, respectively.
Obviously the ball-in-the-glove was a one-off but what if it does give rise to Gilly-clones as everybody tries to exploit this (if it is at all possible)?
Why should bowlers be denied the opportunity to get more traction on the ball by using bandages?
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I guess the problem people (like me), will have with this, is that batsmen don't need any more leg-ups when it comes to not middling it/timing it, and still hitting boundaries. If I had my way then anything that aided batsmen like this should be outlawed to make the game a fairer contest.
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Was this not mentioned in other countries during the actual game? On Sky over here Slater called it more-or-less straight away. He said Gilly had felt as if he was playing with too much bottom hand all through the tournament & the squash ball helped that.
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Medical Marijuana
Topic Overview
What is medical marijuana?
Medical marijuana is the use of this drug to help treat symptoms like pain, nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite. It's often used by people with cancer, AIDS, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, and other conditions.
Is it legal?
It's against federal law to possess, sell, give away, or grow marijuana for any purpose. It's also against federal law for doctors to prescribe this drug. But more than a dozen states have passed state laws that allow people with certain health problems to buy or grow a limited amount of marijuana for their own use. Some states also allow or license people to provide medical marijuana to those who need it.
If you use medical marijuana to treat approved medical conditions, the federal government may not prosecute you. But there's no guarantee that they won't.
Medical marijuana laws are different from state to state. If you think you might want to try medical marijuana, talk to your doctor. You can also call your state department of health or health services to learn more about the laws in your state.
What do the experts say?
The medical use of marijuana has been studied for decades. But experts still don't agree on how safe it is or how well it works.
Some medical experts don't recommend marijuana because:
Other medical experts sometimes do recommend marijuana because:
Be sure to let your doctor know if you are using medical marijuana. If you're pregnant, it's best to avoid alcohol and drugs, including marijuana.
How do you use medical marijuana?
Marijuana is usually smoked. It can also be brewed into tea, vaporized, applied to the skin, or eaten—usually mixed into food recipes.
Your mood, behavior, and ability to function may be affected for hours after you take marijuana. How quickly you feel the effects of marijuana—and how long the effects last—depends on:
Side effects include dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, and red eyes.
Is it addictive?
Some people who regularly use marijuana become addicted. This means that they keep using marijuana even though it's having harmful effects on their lives.
If you've been using marijuana regularly and then quit, you may have withdrawal symptoms. These may include:
Are there alternatives to medical marijuana?
Doctors can prescribe two legal alternatives: dronabinol (Marinol) and nabilone (Cesamet). Both of these drugs contain a man-made form of THC, the main chemical in marijuana.
Nabilone is used to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by cancer chemotherapy. Dronabinol can relieve this kind of nausea and vomiting too. It may also improve the appetite of people who have AIDS. Both drugs come in pill form.
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The driver in the fatal one-vehicle crash near Ralston on August 12 is unknown. Previous Tribune stories, based upon a press release issued by Sgt. Steven Townsend of the Wyoming Highway Patrol, had identified Misty D. Walbert, 28, of Cody, as the driver of the vehicle.
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The truck's other occupant, Gerald D. Brown, 43, also of Cody, died en route to medical care in Billings. Walbert's grandmother, Sandra Walbert, said Misty has not regained consciousness and is in critical condition at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings.
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The Lawsuits at SPA Noontime Series: Folk for Folks
Posted by Stephen Smith on 03/23 at 10:29 AM
The Lawsuits graced the first floor of the HUB for the SPA's Noontime Concert Series last Friday. Based out of Philadelphia, this indie folk band combined Dylan-esque lyrics and vocals with a strong rhythm section and female harmonies throughout their entire act.
It was a very sunny and unusually warm day for State College in mid-March, which probably explained the initial turnout. There were perhaps ten people in attendance when they started their set. However, that number grew when they started playing, as it always does during these concerts.
The band achieved the folk look. Frontman Brian Strouse had long stringy hair pulled into a pony tail that crawled down the back of his vest. Vocalist Vanessa Winters performed the entire set without shoes. And Bassist Brendan Cunningham sported purple flannel and a black hat and wore his sunglasses (indoors, mind you).
Overall, they had a laid-back demeanor, but did not sacrifice energy or crowd appeal because of it. Strouse was cool and likable, making the audience laugh by retelling how different Penn State was now than when his dad was a student back in the '70s—the girls didn't wear bras then. Also, a hat was passed around in the beginning of the show containing nine free CDs for the crowd to take as they pleased; the hat was empty when it got around to me. The band made it a point to get the hat back, showing their humility, while also making the implied joke that the hat was more valuable than the CDs.
Throughout the show, everybody in the audience was bopping some body part or the other. The rhythm section, comprised of drummer Josh Friedman and bassist Cunningham, was very tight for the show's duration. True to folk style, the beat and bass lines were simple without being overly simple. They also had subtlety within them that displayed their craftsmanship. There were several timing transitions during some of the songs that were very tight and displayed experience and preparation. Due to the acoustics of the HUB, the drums overpowered the other instruments a bit, which made it difficult to make out some of the vocals, but it wasn't too bad that it impacted the quality of the show.
Much like the rhythm section, Strouse's melodic duties consisted mainly of fills between simple chord structures and little riffs to fill out the bass line. However, there were a couple moments during the set where he flexed his solo muscles and let it loose. His solos were impressive, playing a flurry of notes between hard bends and vibratos. They were flawless, too, as far as I could tell.
Vocally, Strouse has a very unique voice that distinguishes him from other artists. It was very similar to Bob Dylan in its drawl, muted overtones, lazy adherence to the meter, and writing style. His voice was complimented by Winters', whose smoothly melodic voice contrasted well with Strouse's subdued singing. Cunningham sang several songs, but his voice was not nearly as strong as either Winters' or Strouse's. He did a duet of sorts with Winters, but their voices did not mesh well together.
A few songs stuck with me. One was "Beautiful Anger," which was the second song that they performed. Lyrically, it was very well written and the chorus was catchy. Winters' lofty harmonics are best shown in this song, and the chord progression is relaxing, yet stimulating. "Someone Else Blues" had a driving beat on the toms that emphasized the driving three-chord progression. Solos separated the choruses and raised the energy level of the song. Winters sang lead on "Shooting Star," which put the strength of her vocals on full display. She received a loud applause after the song, and it was a nice change of pace for the set. Cunningham sang a cover of Carl Perkins' "Bopping the Blues" for their last song. The song fit his voice better, but it still did not measure up to the other singers' performances. Still, solos throughout the song kept the energy high and left the audience with a powerful outro.
The Lawsuits embody the true spirit of folk with excellent lyrics and musical subtlety through a down-to-earth demeanor. It was hard not to enjoy some aspect of their show, whether you love folk or are indifferent. If you are a lover of folk, this is definitely a band to check out. If you're just someone who likes to listen to new music, they're worth a listen, too.
The Lawsuits have a new album, "Darleen," due to be released soon in mid-April.
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Overlooking a black sand beach, the waterfront Reva Teahupoo offers self-contained accommodation with a private terrace and lovely garden or ocean views. The property also features a Tahitian restaurant with ocean views. Reva Teahupoo is a 10-minute boat ride from Teahupoo Village and Mahora Beach. Tahiti-Fa'a'ā International Airport is a 1.5-hour drive awa...
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With a stay at Manava Suite Resort Tahiti in Punaauia, you'll be on the waterfront and close to Museum of Tahiti. This 4-star hotel is within the vicinity of Place Jacques Chirac and Parc Bougainville. Make yourself at home in one of the 121 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchenettes. Flat-screen televisions with satellite programming provide entertainment...
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We stayed here for one night before taking off for Moorea. Great location; updated rooms and fantastic facilities. Staff was very accommodating of a couple special requests and even helped us with an issue regarding transfers. The room was modern, clean and very comfortable. The entire resort was well kept. Highly recommend this resort to anyone.
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I came here alone thinking this would be a dream vacation in a beautiful picture postcard locale. Wrong. Do not stay in Tahiti. Go to Moorhea or anywhere else. If you don't speak French...do not stay here. If you want the gritty aspects of city life this is the place for you. The bus stop is close by and you can get as native as you want. Skip the shuttle and just take the city bus. You must go to the Marketplace. It was the most interesting thing on the island. The shuttle will have you spending 4 hours there. You can easily see everything in 2. If you go on a tour of the island with X, the only English speaking tour guide. Make sure he picks you up first or second. Otherwise you will be stuffed into the very back of a very hot van with small back windows. You'll pay the same price but feel very cheated. Just get off this island as quickly as you can.
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With a stay at Hotel Sarah Nui in Papeete, you'll be in the business district and minutes from Papeete Town Hall and Papeete Market. This hotel is within close proximity of Black Pearl Museum and Cathedrale de L'lmmaculee Conception. Make yourself at home in one of the 75 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and espres...
|Good - 618 reviews
With a stay at Hotel Tahiti Nui, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, walking distance from Papeete Town Hall and close to Papeete Market. This spa hotel is within close proximity of Black Pearl Museum and Cathedrale de L'lmmaculee Conception. Make yourself at home in one of the 91 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and plasma televisions. Complimen...
Overall Rating - Good - 618 reviews
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With a stay at Hotel Tiare Tahiti, you'll be centrally located in Papeete, steps from Parc Bougainville and minutes from Cathedrale de L'lmmaculee Conception. This hotel is within close proximity of Black Pearl Museum and Papeete Market. Make yourself at home in one of the 38 air-conditioned guestrooms. Conveniences include phones, housekeeping is provided d...
Overall Rating - Good - 243 reviews
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Offering a private beach, a swimming pool and stunning lagoon waters, Punatea Village is set on 9,000 square metres of tropical gardens. Guests enjoy free use of kayaks, snorkeling equipment and bicycles. Accommodation options include bungalows and private rooms. All include access to either private or shared bathroom facilities with hot water. Bungalows wi...
|Good - 401 reviews
With a stay at Le Meridien Tahiti in Punaauia, you'll be in a shopping district and minutes from Museum of Tahiti. This 4-star resort is within the vicinity of Marae Arahurahu Temple and Punaauia Beach. Make yourself at home in one of the 149 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and minibars. Rooms have private balconies. 32-inch LCD televisions wit...
Overall Rating - Good - 401 reviews
Good 8.0
Great hotel. Clean rooms. Very beautiful snorkeling off of the beach. Taxi was expensive traveling back and forth to the airport. Can't wait to go back!
Excellent 10.0
We stayed two nights- the first in a regular room (second floor) - nice view of the courtyard - nice room with a cool bathroom. The electricity went out in our room so they moved us to a nicer room with a beatuiful view of the ocean (5th floor). Very nice accomodations - both rooms had balconies and same floor plans. This room included robes and slippers for use in the room! The buffet breakfast was nice - open to the outside - a bit pricey - but then everything in Tahiti is expensive! Our second night was in a bungalo over the water! A very unique experience - the downside was that this one does not have a glass bottom floor and no real easy access to jump in and snorkel. We had a few minor things that did not work and/or were broken - to get someone out to fix them took a bit of time. Looked like they needed to do a few repairs like calking in the bath tub. This was only $450 a night - so I guess compared to the more expensive places at $1000 a night- it was nice! ( I say only like ...
|Good - 1052 reviews
With a stay at Tahiti Airport Motel in Faaa, you'll be connected to the airport and close to Place Jacques Chirac and Parc Bougainville. This hotel is within close proximity of Cathedrale de L'lmmaculee Conception and Black Pearl Museum. Make yourself at home in one of the 46 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and LCD televisions. Your room comes...
Overall Rating - Good - 1052 reviews
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The perfect place to explore French Polynesia, the Tahiti Resort is located on 32 acres of lush tropical garden alongside an idyllic lagoon. The hotel offers fine dining at two restaurants and an internationally renowned performance group delivering the best dinner show in Tahiti. Guests can indulge in a host of activities, from diving amongst coral reefs to...
Overall Rating - Excellent - 670 reviews
Good 8.0
The pools were awesome! One pool was half swimming pool / half ocean lagoon with fish where you could snorkel and the other swimming pool was a sand-bottom infinity pool looking out onto the ocean. AMAZING! The cleaning staff and concierge were super nice
The check-in staff and food staff were not as friendly. They were pleasant but did not make us feel as welcome as the concierge and cleaning staff.The resort is beautiful but once you go outside of the resort, the main island of Tahiti is pretty dirty. Locals are super nice but everything is super super expensive. Twice to three times the price of things in Hawaii. We were living on baguettes and cheese. If I had a choice I would save some money and pick Hawaii or I heard that Fiji is cheaper as well.
Good 8.0
The grounds were the best part of our experience. They were beautiful and well maintained. The different pools were a nice part of the experience also with the infinity pool ending at the ocean and the pool with the sand covered bottom and swim-up bar.
Even though we were forewarned about the food and drink prices being very high, it was still a shock to see a mixed drink costing over $20. The food prices were high, but the portions are large enough that we were able to split a meal between us.The chef was very accommodating when we ordered a meal that turned out to be RAW fish instead of cooked fish. They took it back and brought us something else. The bathtub area needed some work, and the baggage delivery to our room was very slow.
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Participating in Converse's many clubs and organizations is a great way to make new friends, learn new skills, even effect positive change on our campus and in the community. Not to mention they're fun. And with such a wide variety, you'll find things you know you like, and have the opportunity to try things you never thought of before. Whether that's debating on our Model Arab League team, performing with the Palmetto Players, trying out a brand new sport through the Active Student Association, working to end global violence or learning about sign language – there is a club for you.
Ally is dedicated to providing a focus for discussion and education relating to a variety of issues surrounding social perception concerning heterosexual, bisexual, and homosexual students.
Colleges Against Cancer is a national collaboration of college students, faculty, and staff dedicated to fighting cancer, volunteering for the American Cancer Society, and improving college communities by instating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society. The main goal of Colleges Against Cancer is to fight cancer by supporting, instating, and volunteering for programs of the American Cancer Society. Further goals include, but are not limited to: establishing advocacy programs on campus, bringing cancer control programs to campus and promoting cancer awareness and prevention, raising money through American Cancer Society-approved fundraisers on campus, promoting Society-approved fundraisers on campus, making Colleges Against Cancer a collaborative effort among all students and student organizations on campus (as well as with members of this chapter, the local American Cancer Society office and staff, nearby chapters, and the National Leadership Council) and establishing Colleges Against Cancer chapters at surrounding colleges and universities.
The Converse College STAND chapter is a branch of the student-led division of the Genocide Intervention Network, and works with an international community to protect civilians from genocidal violence.
The students of WISE are committed to promoting environmental awareness throughout the student body and surrounding community. WISE encourages a fuller understanding of the environmental issues in our area and the rest of the world. Membership is open to anyone interested in preserving the environment and environmental reaction.
Our mission as The Art Club is to represent the art department at Converse College as well as maintain a support system for our art majors and all Converse students interested in art. We seek to promote the work of our club members and Converse College, support local art activities and artists, and serve in our community.
Any student at Converse with an interest in dance is encouraged to participate in the annual auditions for the Dance Ensemble. The Ensemble produces two public concerts each year that showcase the work of student dancers as well as faculty, student, and guest choreographers. The Ensemble also performs and does workshops in local schools, and participates in special campus events such as the annual Martin Luther King celebration, Women's History Month, and the Spartanburg Humanities Festival.
One of the oldest collegiate theatre groups in the state, the Players organization welcomes anyone on campus with an interest in theatre. Members provide support to Theatre/Converse through participation in the various aspects of productions, annual fund-raising events, and occasional student-generated productions—such as the improv-based Vegetable Soup Troupe—which are included in the Theatre/Converse season.
The purpose of the Association of African American Students is to promote a spirit of cooperation and provide a forum in which issues, problems, and concerns, common to minority students can be addressed, and to promote diversity on campus through any and all students.
HAA provides support and guidance for Hispanic students while attending Converse College. This organization also educates and shares the many facts of Hispanic culture with members of the Converse College community who are not Hispanic. HAA is open to all students.
ISO promotes cultural awareness and engages the campus community in celebrating diversity. ISO helps international students voice their opinions and concerns to the administration. Additionally, ISO assists the Assistant Dean of Students in planning International Student Orientation. An important feature of ISO is that it is for everyone, international and American students alike, who believe in creating cultural awareness. Some of ISO's social events include the International Dance Party, International Festival and hosting the Ten Thousand Villages among many others.
Sign Seekers/CEC is the American Sign Language and special education organization at Converse College. The purpose of this organization is to involve all persons interested in sign language and the welfare of the Deaf and/or exceptional children. Sign Seekers is designed to enhance the awareness of students regarding the culture and education of Deaf and exceptional children through social settings. Activities include Deaf drum club, silent meals, volunteering and hosting parties at the School for the Deaf and Blind, tutoring children with special needs, practicing American Sign Language, watching movies, and playing ASL games. All students and friends are welcome to participate in any and all of the activities regardless of major or previous experience with sign language.
The Baptist Collegiate Ministry serves students from the Spartanburg area: USC Upstate, Wofford, Spartanburg Community College, and Spartanburg Methodist. For more information, please visit our website:
The Newman Club is the Catholic organization on campus. It provides resources to all Catholics on campus. Its activities include: monthly socials, weekly Bible studies, and weekly rosary.
The New Age Exploration group welcomes students who want to learn about New Age religions, practices and beliefs as well as promoting an educational and open-minded approach to a changing society.
The Presbyterian Student Association is a group of college students from Converse, Wofford, USC Upstate, and SMC. PSA strives to create an environment to build the community by developing a stronger faith among its members. This group includes Bible study and discussions, as well as group excursions. For further information, please visit our website:
This is an ecumenical group of Christians that meet regularly for worship, service to others, small group Bible studies and fellowship.
The purpose of this organization is to provide gospel music at events on the campus of Converse College as well as in the Spartanburg community. This organization is open to all members of the student body. Please contact the president for further information.
Alpha Lambda Delta is a national honor society for the recognition of high academic achievements in the freshman year. To be eligible for Alpha Lambda Delta, the student must have a cumulative average of not less than 3.5 and carry a full class load through the January Term of the freshman year.
Alpha Psi Omega is a National Theatre Honors Society that serves to recognize those students who have earned distinction in a variety of the areas of theatre art. New members are inducted annually based on an accumulation of points earned through participating in campus productions.
Beta, Beta, Beta, better known as TriBeta, is a Biological Honor Society for students of the biological sciences focusing on sharing and furthering knowledge through research in the area of biological sciences. There are different classes of membership for TriBeta, regular members, associate members and graduate members. Regular members must be majoring in Biology and have a certain number of credit hours in the discipline as well as have at least a B average in these courses. Associate members are non-biology majors who have a strong interest in the biological sciences and have a certain number of Biology credit hours as well as a certain average in those classes. Graduate members are those who have already graduated and have majored in an area of the biological sciences.
This professional music fraternity, open to all music students of outstanding scholarship and musicianship, fosters service and fellowship through music, develops character and leadership, and gives material aid to worthy music students.
The Gamma Sigma Society is the honorary scholarship society of the College of Arts and Sciences of Converse College. The purpose of the Society is to encourage scholarship among the students of Converse College and to honor by election to membership in the Society those seniors, not to exceed ten percent of the graduating class, who have demonstrated superior scholastic attainment throughout their entire college course. To be eligible for election, students must be candidates for a bachelor's degree in the liberal arts and sciences. Criteria for selection to Gamma Sigma are based on the Phi Beta Kappa standards.
Kappa Delta Epsilon is a national honorary organization in education. Its purpose is to promote the cause of education by fostering: 1) a spirit of fellowship; 2) high standards of scholastic attainment; and 3) professional ideals among members. Membership in the Gamma Chi Chapter of Converse College is by invitation to undergraduate applicants who have a major or minor in education; at least 45 semester hours; and a GPA of 3.5 or better.
Mortar Board is a national honor society of college seniors whose purpose, in part, is "to support the ideals of the university, to advance a spirit of scholarship, to recognize and encourage leadership, and to provide the opportunity for a meaningful exchange of ideas as individuals and as a group." Qualifications for membership in Mortar Board include outstanding leadership, scholarship, and service. All juniors with a cumulative scholastic average of 3.0 or above are considered for membership. Selection and tapping of new members occurs in the spring of their junior year.
PHI SIGMA IOTA is an international honor society whose members are elected from among outstanding advanced undergraduate and graduate students of foreign languages and literatures. Its primary objectives are the recognition of ability and attainments in languages and literatures, the stimulation of advanced work and individual research in this field and the promotion of friendship, communication, and understanding among the United States and the nations using these languages.
Pi Gamma Mu is an organization is available for juniors and senior who are in the upper 35th percentile and at least twenty semester hours in social science with a "B" average or better. Freshman and sophomores are allowed to join if they have declared the appropriate majors.
"Strive always for the beautiful" is the motto of this national music honor society. Membership is by invitation to those upperclassmen and graduate students in the field of music who show outstanding scholarship and musicianship.
Theta Alpha Kappa is the national honor society for Religious Studies and Theology. It promotes excellence in the study and teaching of these fields and seeks to bring students, teachers, and writers of Religious Studies and Theology together both intellectually and socially. Membership is open to students who have completed 12 hours in religion or related courses, who have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0, who have a grade point average of at least 3.5 in religion courses, and who are in the upper thirty-five percent of their class.
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In order to promote a better America, with equality, opportunity, and freedom within a just and strong society, we dedicate ourselves to organizing the participation of Democratic college students at Converse. As citizens of today and leaders of the future, we shall strive to shape our Party, community, state and nation. In this mission we call for full participation of Converse students without regard to sex, race, ethnic origin, religion, physical handicap, socioeconomic status or sexual orientation.
The goal of College Republicans is to promote political awareness and involvement on campus. We do not restrict membership to those who identify themselves as Republicans, but instead to anyone who may be interested. The College Republicans also attend many local, state, and national party events.
Model Programs consists of several component simulations for students interested in international affairs and debate. Selection to the delegation comes through a tryout process that assesses each student's potential to develop research, writing, public speaking, and diplomatic skills to compete at the national and international level. All undergraduate students are eligible to tryout, and students receive academic credit for participation. Presently Model Programs participates in Model UN, Model NATO, and the Regional and National Model Arab League competitions. The delegation serves as the permanent Secretariat for Model NATO responsible for running that event, and annually the Southeast Regional Model Arab League convenes at Converse.
South Carolina Student Legislature is a mock legislature comprised of students from schools around the state. We write legislature and meet biannually to present and debate our ideas with our peers. This organization provides a forum where students may experience the full range of legislature activity. SCSL not only promotes interest in government, but also gives the members an opportunity to interact with students from many other schools who share similar interests.
ASID is a student charter of the professional organization for the interior designers. The organization is open to all interior design majors. Membership in ASID provides interactions with professional interior designers through regional ASID conferences, continuing education seminars, off site learning experiences, and community service. Dues are required for this organization.
The American String Teachers Association promotes excellence in string orchestra teaching and playing. ASTA pursues its mission through sharing ideas, benefits for members, development of strong state leadership and chapters, enhancement of the image and visibility of string teaching and studying, advocacy for string education, and an inclusive community of string teachers and players. Student members are an essential asset to the ASTA community. By having an ASTA Student Chapter at Converse College, Converse women are able to expand their networking opportunities with other students and teachers across the United States. The ASTA Student Chapter is able to gain valuable knowledge from other masters in the string profession. Women from Converse are able to participate in the National Conference held annually by ASTA, which includes master classes with well known artists, lectures on performance practice, lectures on famous artists, and many other wonderful opportunities. The ASTA Organization serves to expand the knowledge and growth of the string department on campus and within the Spartanburg Community.
Collegiate MENC (CMENC) is a pre-professional organization for future music educators and others interested in music education. Converse CMENC members participate in chapter activities as well as conferences of the SC Music Educators Association and the national MENC. Membership is geared toward music education majors, but open to all music majors.
America's oldest professional music association, the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA), exists to support music teaching and the art of music. Today, MTNA is a nonprofit organization of 24,000 independent and collegiate music teachers committed to furthering the art of music through programs that encourage and support teaching, performance, composition and scholarly research. The chapter at Converse College is one of the few student chapters in the Southeast.
Concept is Converse College's student-edited literary journal, publishing original poetry, fiction, non-fiction, and art. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to submit creative works for consideration. In keeping with the college's liberal arts mission, it is the goal of Concept and of Converse's English department to provide students with an opportunity to write and publish in a professional environment.
This is Converse's campus newspaper. Distributed monthly, the Conversationalist provides students with campus, state, national and International news. The paper is open to all who would like to submit ideas, stories, and pictures.
Y's and other Y's is the Converse College yearbook. It is produced entirely through student efforts and is issued in the spring. It gives students experience in the areas of photography, layouts, publishing, and teamwork. The team is composed of five executive positions and a staff of volunteers.
Crescent is a community service and leadership organization for sophomores. Every month, the group organizes a project to better their surroundings and the lives of others. They live by the motto, "What we keep we lose; only what we give remains our own."
Musicians Helping Others (MHO) is an organization devoted to helping people through music. MHO wants to raise awareness about Music Therapy around the campus and community. Membership is geared toward music therapy majors but anyone who enjoys helping others and music is encouraged to join.
Project Serve is a student service imitative established to create a culture of service on campus through effective communication between organizations involved in service, advertising volunteer opportunities to the student body, and communicating with agencies in the surrounding area.
The purpose of Rotaract is to provide young women and men with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge and skills which will assist them in personal development, to address the physical and social needs of their communities, and to promote better relations between all people worldwide through a framework of friendship and service. The goals of Rotaract are to develop professional leaders and leadership skills, to emphasize respect for the rights of others, and to promote ethical standards and dignity of all useful occupations; to provide opportunities for young people to address the needs and concerns of the community and our world.
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The purpose of the Valkyries Club is to promote a spirited & engaged atmosphere as we support the Converse College Valkyries athletes, while also providing exciting athletic Intramural activities for the entire student body.
The Day Student Association promotes the involvement of commuting students in the campus community and serves as a link between commuting students and the Student Government Association. Every commuter is a member upon enrollment and must pay a $10 fee per semester to be considered an active member.
The Converse Fencing Club offers weekly instructional and practice sessions for Converse students and community members alike, at both beginning as well as advanced levels. Instruction is primarily in Olympic sabre fencing, and all equipment is provided with membership. The Converse Fencing Club is a fun and exciting way to exercise, unwind, meet friends, and get involved with one of the fastest growing and most popular sports around!
Garden Variety is a club that hopes to aid, support, and inform on the subject of vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. All forms of healthy living are included in this goal and involvement is not limited to vegetarians. Garden Variety's mission is to actively advocate socially aware choices in the Spartanburg and Converse communities. Community service and campus involvement is the core of this mission. Recipes, cooking nights, herbal remedies and essential oils are only a few of the exciting events hosted by Garden Variety. You need not be vegetarian or vegan to attend. Those of all walks of life are invited and encouraged to be involved.
The Granddaughter's Club is an organization committed to serving as ambassadors for Converse College alumnae events and assisting the Alumnae Office with the organization of campus alumnae events (such as Reunion Weekend and Golden Club Luncheon). The membership of Granddaughter's Club consists of undergraduate students who have a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, stepmother, step-grandmother, or step-great-grandmother who attended Converse for at least one year.
The Converse Philosophy Club is an informal organization designed to celebrate and promote philosophy at Converse College. Open to anyone interested in philosophical issues, the club is a forum for building community around a shared enthusiasm for all things philosophical as well as a way to keep up-to-date with current trends in academic philosophy and up-coming course offerings. The club meets for movie showings to discuss the philosophical implications raised by such movies. The club also met privately with YouTube co-developer (and philosophy enthusiast!) Brent Hurley to discuss the benefits of a philosophical life.
Science Forum is a student organization for Converse students interested in learning more about the sciences. We encourage participation from students in all areas of study as this group is not intended to be just for science majors. The science forum sponsors a wide variety of speakers and activities, both for members, the Converse community, and Spartanburg at large. Science Forum also collaborates with campus organizations such as WISE and off campus groups such as USC's and Wofford's science clubs.
The club presents an opportunity for students who love to swim to use their skills in a different setting. Membership is open to all students, even if they have had no prior experience. During the fall semester, students are involved in perfecting their already learned skills and in learning new and different skills and stunts in preparation for the college show, presented annually each spring. During Jan term and early spring term, students practice and prepare for the show in March. They are encouraged to think outside the box and use their creative abilities to write, choreograph and direct their own routines for the show.
Swimmers are encouraged to audition in the fall for the Tarpon Sharks. The following is a list of figures and other requirements that prospective members should be able to perform. For the novice synchronized swimmer, workshops are held before tryouts so that they can learn these stunts.
Students who are interested in trying out for the club may contact Margaret Moore at 864.577.2057 or a current Tarpon Sharks member.
The purpose of the Converse Activities Board is to provide a diverse calendar of social and educational events in order to unify and entertain Converse and surrounding communities. A chair and co-chair are elected in the spring. Within the committee there are five sub-committees. Six students are also elected from each class to serve are representatives. CAB meets weekly and welcomes students to attend.
A Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC officers input on the rules, regulations, and policies that affect student-athletes' lives on NCAA member institution campuses.
The purpose of SGA is to represent the many interests of the Converse community and to serve as a link between the Student Body and Administration. The Executive members and Representatives are elected in the spring and the freshmen are elected in the fall. Within the association there is a student senate which meets bi-monthly on Thursday at 11:30 in the Bain room and is composed of umbrella organizations and class officers. The President's Council of Organizations (PCO) meets every other Tuesday in the Barnett room at 5:25. Every organization on campus is represented in this body and students are encouraged to attend. Every student is a member of SGA and is invited to participate.
CEC promotes programs designed to enhance the professional development of its members in serving exceptional children and youth and disseminates information to inform the public of the needs of exceptional persons at the local level. It is open to anyone concerned with the welfare of exceptional children and youth.


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Maricopa County prosecutors say 41-year-old Robin Ramirez entered into a plea agreement Thursday and is facing a jail sentence of up to two years plus supervised probation.
Ramirez also would be required to pay restitution to victims. Her sentencing date hasn't been set yet.
Ramirez was arrested last July after an eight-week investigation, along with Marilyn Johnson and Amiko Fountain.
Police say they seized more than $25 million worth of fake coupons and $2 million in other assets from the women's Phoenix-area homes.
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Prosecutors say Ramirez's co-defendants both pleaded guilty to counterfeiting and are facing up to 18-month jail terms.
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Disappointing news this morning as Jayson Stark reports the Phillies have agreed to a three year, $30 million deal with 36-year-old left-handed outfielder Raul Ibanez. Ibanez is a very good hitter, but so was longtime Phillie Pat Burrell. It's hard to imagine the financial commitment the Phils appear to be willing to make to Ibanez is much less than it would have taken to bring back Burrell. The Phils will apparently be paying Ibanez about $10 million a year when he's 39 years old and will give up a draft pick to bring him in.
The addition leaves the Phils just about naked from the right side of the plate. Jayson Werth was fantastic in 2008. The second-best right-handed hitter on the team is Pedro Feliz, Chris Coste or Ronny Paulino. Take your pick. Switch-hitter Shane Victorino hit lefties well last season, 282/345/537. Fellow switchy Jimmy Rollins was a little better against righties than lefties. He hit 288/341/436 against left-handed pitching. The Phillies needed two right-handed bats without the addition of Ibanez. Still do, and if Ibanez joins the team there's less places for them to play.
None of this is Raul Ibanez's fault. Ibanez has pumped out at least 20 home runs four years in a row and put up 338 RBI in the last three years. He strikes out far less often than Burrell — over his career, Ibanez has struck out in 787 of his 5,301 plate appearances, which is about 14.8 percent of the time. Burrell has struck out 1,273 times in 5,388 plate appearances, about 23.6 percent of the time. It should also be pointed out that Ibanez has put up his recent numbers at Safeco Field, which is not a particularly good place to hit. Curiously, however, in three of the last four years his numbers have been better at Safeco than away.
Other than his age, the downside with Ibanez as an offensive player as I see it is his 268/322/411 career line against left-handed pitching. That .733 OPS is worse than Burrell's 251/352/467 (.819 OPS) against his same side. Burrell's .950 career OPS against his opposite side (left) of .950 is also better than the .849 OPS Ibanez has put up against righties. There are more right-handed pitchers than left, though, and Ibanez pounded lefties in 2008. In 2008 he hit 305/368/497 against left-handed pitching, after hitting a miserable 256/294/356 against them in 2007 and a miserabler 243/301/362 against them in 2006.
Interesting question about who will hit behind Howard in 2009 for the Phils. The answer is almost surely Jayson Werth at this point, assuming Utley and Howard continue to hit three-four.
It's a little tough to separate how this will affect the Phillies on the field and the disappointment with the realization that it means Burrell won't be back. I do think Burrell is the better hitter and will be this year as well, but not by a huge amount. All the left-handed hitters is a problem for the Phils that needs a solution. Overall, though, I would have to disagree with Amaro who suggested previously in relation to Burrell that it was not the time to be sentimental. I think it was a perfect time to be sentimental.
Cole Hamels has some stuff to say about the Mets and their ability to finish. Interesting question for me has been how Hamels is going to motivate himself after winning the World Series and being named the MVP of the NLCS and World Series all before he turned 25. That may be the answer.
If you're every wondering if the article about Brad Harman you're reading is from an Australian news source, learning that he was "overawed" by facing Randy Johnson and that Tim Lincecum throws 150km/h (that's 90 miles an hour) should clue you in. No word on how things came out between Victoria and Queensland, though.
This suggests that Derek Lowe will get about four years, $65 million.
This says the Brewers are interested in Jamie Moyer.


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I got this the other day and I really like it. It is very bright and is warm as well. It is very comfortable and works well under your snowboarding jacket.
The red is, as I had hoped, darker in person. This makes the shirt look great, the fit is good. The stripes are different pieces of fabric stitched together, instead of one dyed piece. Good craftsmanship, and cool styling.


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Wi-Fi Services @ UM
High speed wireless access is available in the majority of our buildings and select outdoor areas on our campuses. These coverage areas are provided in order to complement our extensive existing hardwire network infrastructure. The Univerity Office of Information Technology has recently expanded the capabilities of our wireless services and many buildings have undergone complete hardware upgrades. This progress will continue throughout the year.
The map above displays locations currently broadcasting the University's unified wireless signals. WebID holders can connect using either the original OleMiss or new OleMiss_v2 network. Your WebID can also be used to sponsor guest accounts for campus visitors. Eduroamers may access the campus wide network using their home university credentials.