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A9 TV; 7 May 2012
(Statements about paradise)
In Surat al-Kahf, Almighty Allah says, "They will have Gardens of Eden with rivers flowing under them." The golden rivers of the Garden of Eden: Allah has caused human beings to have a great love of water. One's heart melts when one sees water. One does not know why, it is purely instinctive. It delights one to see water flowing, even just a little from a fountain. Because we will love it in paradise, insha'Allah. "They will be adorned in them with bracelets made of gold,..." What is gold? A metal you wear on your arm. Allah has made us love it. Women love gold. They love to be adorned in gold. Its appearance is most attractive. People delight in seeing it. It is lovely to see it on a woman. Why? They know it from paradise. Instinctively. Gold would be just another metal if Allah did not make us love it. You may as well wear iron or copper. But Allah makes us love it. It takes one's breath away to see it. People will also love gold in paradise. Touching gold and looking at gold. "and wear green garments made of the finest silk and rich brocade,..." people also like silk and bright fabrics. Hazrat Hassan and (pbuh) and Hazrat Hussein (pbuh) always wore silk, masha'Allah. They delighted in it. "reclining there on couches under canopies." (Surat al-Kahf, 31) They recline on wide chairs or couches.
Look, Almighty Allah says, "Why, when you entered your garden, did you not say, "It is as Allah wills, there is no strength but in Allah'?" So what will a Muslim say when he enters a garden with vines and fruit trees? "Masha'Allah, there is no other power than Allah." This is something unknown. When you enter a vineyard. Millions of people have vines. Just one vine can count as a vineyard. And if there are fruit trees there, it is an orchard. "Masha'Allah," how finely Allah has created. "There is no other power than Allah. All power belongs to Allah. "Why, when you entered your garden, did you not say, "It is as Allah wills, there is no strength but in Allah'?" (Surat al-Kahf,39) People always boast of their possessions and children in this world. Yet children die. They die themselves. Possessions decay. There is not much in this world, but Allah causes people to love it. They are so greedy for it that they forget Allah. One important aspect of the test is this love of possessions and children.
(Statements from Surat al-Ahzab)
In the name of Allah, the Beneficient the Merciful, Surat al-Ahzab. Verse 35; "Men and women who are Muslims, men and women who are believers," Allah sets out the qualities of Muslims. "Men and women who are Muslims, men and women who are believers, men and women who are obedient," because unbelief is disobedient and troublesome. Whatever you say, it wants to do the opposite. They are very difficult people. "men and women who are truthful," to Whom? To Allah, the Book, the religion, faith, those they love and the cause. "men and women who are steadfast." People are unsteadfast. They end friendships in a moment. They end love in a moment. They explode like gunpowder. That is why their loves lasts only a few hours before they end it. But since Muslims are steadfast they maintain their love. They never relinquish it. Their love grows with the years. But unbelief is not like that. It gets tired at one as is not steadfast. It becomes angry and ends things. "men and women who are steadfast, men and women who are humble,." Someone says, "I fear Allah," but it is weak and watery. He makes jokes about paradise and hell. What does that mean? He has no respect and fear of Allah. But when asked, he says, "I fear Allah." That is not real awe. Because he has no respect, he is disrespectful. Respect is a sign of fearing Allah. That is why Allah says, "men and women who are steadfast, men and women who are humble," a woman who fears Allah is very beautiful. She will be mild, gentle and sweet. The other way, abominations descend, may Allah forbid. A kind of pollution.
"men and women who give alms." Who spend for Allah's approval, who can give their money away with ease. "men and women who fast." Because fasting requires willpower.
"men and women who guard their private parts," Men and women who do engage in illicit sexual relations. Because if men engage in illicit relations, they themselves become prostitutes. In the same way the face of a woman engaged in illicit relations immediately gives her away, she develops a kind of repulsiveness, an ugliness, doesn't she? A coldness, an oddness. Well the same thing happens to men who engage in prostitution. A man who engages in illicit relations is also a prostitute. They also develop a coldness and oddness, and a mental oddness. Something odd happens in their behavior. That is why Muslim women have such luminous faces. There is a sweetness in them. One feels a profound love for them, and beauty forms in their faces. They develop a majesty, an attractiveness, a divine attractiveness. But the flesh of people who prostitute themselves is polluted. Frozen and polluted. One can tell, as soon as one looks. Or from their language. But a chaste woman has a light and radiance, a sweetness in her face. That is what the Qur'an is referring to. Look, "men and women who guard their private parts," who do not enter into unlawful relations.
"men and women who remember Allah much:" some people remember Allah no more than twice a day. Or three. But Allah is always in a Muslim's mind. He constantly remembers Allah. Remembering Allah does not mean saying, "Allah, Allah" all the time. If you like somewhere and you say, "How well Allah has created it," that is also remembrance of Allah. Remembering Allah means constantly keeping Him in mind. People may have a wrong idea about remembering. They imagine it means saying the words, "Allah, Allah." It means keeping Allah in one's mind, knowing one loves Him and being aware of that. Remembrance means constantly keeping Allah in one's heart.
"men and women who remember Allah much: Allah has prepared forgiveness for them and an immense reward."
(Surat al-Ahzab, 35) Allah says He will forgive people even if they make mistakes. And He says He has "prepared an immense reward." Merit. What is the reward for merit? Allah's approval. And what is the reward for Allah's approval? Paradise. But it would be meaningless to be in paradise without Allah's approval. His approval is why paradise is delightful.
(The difference between believers and unbelief)
If a woman becomes a prostitute, one can expect all kinds of calamity. She becomes very dangerous. Maniacal. And physically unclean and mentally unclean. Bad, may Allah forbid. But that does not mean we have to hate her. We will pity and try to save her. Some idiots say, "This is a prostitute. She is accursed." So what should we do? "You must beat her with sticks, that is what you must do," they say. This is immoral. There were women, prostitutes, around Jesus the Messiah. That is in the Gospel. He felt affection for them. He loved them. There were many female prostitutes in the time of Rasulullah (saas). They became Muslims, believers, Companions. There were men who engaged in illicit relations. There were men who prostituted themselves. They entered Islam and became Companions. Rasulullah (saas) always showed them love. That happened in the time of every prophet. Prostitution is not limited to sexual relations. You also engage in prostitution when you fail to abide by Allah's commandment and do illicit things. You assume the position of a prostitute. Prostitution means wrong things, abnormal things.
Allah beautifies us with faith. Our lives become beautiful. Life has a value. People would be repelled by one another were it not for faith. Life would seem very terrible. American soldiers commit suicide all the time. Why? They are disgusted by themselves, by life and by other people. They are repelled by women. "Let me die and end it," they say. That is the reason in many places. But everything would be lovely with faith. Very valuable. You respect people then. Because when people are not valued and respected, love disappears. For instance, a woman can love when she knows she is respected and valued.
Prostitutes are not all women. Men can be prostitutes, too. If they act appropriately. But they regard it as something to be proud of when a man engaged in prostitution, as a false belief. But that is the really degrading thing. The woman is passive and helpless there. It is disgusting for a man to prostitute himself.
Men boast of prostituting themselves. That is most degrading. Why boast of it? You have been degraded. You have lost your worth. That is why quality and intelligent women are disgusted by men who prostitute themselves. He may be very handsome. He may have a car. But he is still filthy. He can still be a prostitute. He will frighten people. There is a saying about "Fear him who does not fear Allah." That is very dangerous.
Matthew 21 in the Gospel reads, "John came to you to show you the way of righteousness..." Look, "John came to you to show you the way of righteousness, and you did not believe him, but the tax collectors and the prostitutes did." He says that tax collectors and prostitutes believed him. "And even after you saw this, you did not repent and believe him," he says. Look, the prostitutes save themselves. Prostitution comes to an end if they believe. It is not a permanent stain, in other words. If you have faith, if you cling to the Qur'an and to faith, and if you repent, that is an end of it, at that moment. That person becomes a radiant Muslim. It is not a permanent stain that will never come off, in other words.
(Muslims are modern and high quality)
It is quite normal for ladies to be beautiful and well groomed. What do they say? "Muslim women cannot be attractive and well groomed. They cannot laugh. They must be beaten a lot. That stick needs to be hung on the wall. They are like dogs and pigs. If a woman passes in front of someone praying, that prayer is spoiled. When one asks them something, one must do the opposite of what they say." They ask them, "No would you accept such a model of woman?" Look, "you must be covered up, you must have a beard and a moustache, you must be like an ape, you must be repellent, stink like hell, be filthy, degraded and never step. The windows must be closed up in case of illicit liaisons. You must not be able to see the street. Is that the kind of life you want?" "Or do you want the kind of life where you can wear low tops, be modern, go to the cinema, watch TV, play as you like, speak and laugh?" And the person says, "The other one is hellish. I do not want that." "So you have become an unbeliever," he is told. And he replies, "May Allah forbid. In that case I accept." And that is how they have made great masses of people irreligious. They have turned people away from religion and being Muslims. But I have thwarted that satanic ruse.
People who wear low-cut clothes are also 100% Muslims. And those who cover up are 100% Muslim. One must reach out to them all, and talk to them all. One must respect and value them all.
You can have ladies wearing low-cut clothes and who cover up entirely all in the same place. And you must respect them all. You must demonstrate that in practice. If you do not, you are dishonest. Because it is easy to eliminate the devout by such a method.
(Verses pointing to Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) and his community)
Surat al-Baqara, 148. "Each person faces a particular direction so race each other to the good."
Look. Note this. "Wherever you are," wherever you are in the world. "Allah will bring you all together. Truly Allah has power over all things."
Qulayni says that Abu Jafr says the verse refers to the friends of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). The followers of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will come together wherever they are in the world. He says that is what the verse is about. A hadith, insha'Allah.
Surat al-Fussilat, 53, "We will show them Our Signs on the horizon and within themselves..." in themselves personally, and also in the outside world. "until it is clear to them that it is the truth. Is it not enough for your Lord that He is a witness of everything?"
Here again, Qulayni says that the verse is clearly pointing to Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). Narrated from Abu Jafr. Look, "We will show them Our Signs on the horizon and within themselves until it is clear to them that it is the truth. Is it not enough for your Lord that He is a witness of everything?"
Surah Sad, 88, "You will come to know what it is talking about after a while." He says, "This is also a reference to the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)." "That is what the Qur'an is pointing to," he says. Look, "You will come to know what it is talking about after a while." Who is this transmitted from? Abu Jafr. "You will come to know what it is talking about after a while." The coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). In a verse from the Qur'an.
Surat al-Jinn, 24, "So that when they see what they were promised," the unbelievers and the hypocrites and the satan. What was promised? The coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh), wasn't it? "So that when they see what they were promised, they will know who has less support and smaller numbers."
People was, "Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) will have few followers, so how will they cope?" Look, "they will know who has less support and smaller numbers." In other words, Allah is saying in the verse that "they will learn how the few will bring them to their knees." This also appears in Ibrahim al-Qumi's commentary. "The coming of the Qaim will take place at the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)," he says. Another account.
Surat at-Tawba, 33, "It is He Who sent His Messenger with guidance and the Religion of Truth to exalt it over every other deen, even though the idolaters detest it."
He says in a hadith that "this verse refers to Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh."
Surat an-Nur, 55, "Allah has promised those of you who believe and do right actions" To whom? Believers. He has promised the sincere. Allah's promise. Some people have doubts, but Allah says it is certain. "that He will make them successors" Who were the forerunners of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) and his followers? The Prophet Solomon (pbuh) and the Prophet Dhu'lQarnayn (pbuh). "He will make them successors in the land as He made those before them successors," where will almighty Allah do that? On earth. In the whole world. What will He do? He will give them power and dominion. "and will firmly establish for them their religion with which He is pleased and give them, in place of their fear, security." No imprisonment, beatings, defamation or surveillance. He says the whole world will be in peace. Allah sets out their characteristics . "They worship Me, not associating anything with Me." They do not ascribe equals to Allah. What do they do? They act solely in the light of the Qur'an." "Any who are unbelievrs after that, such people are deviators."
Again in the hadith he says, "This verse is also about the appearance of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh)."
Surat al-Qasas, 5, "We desired to show kindness" To whom? Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh) and his followers. What happens to them? They are imprisoned, beaten and sworn at. They are few in number. "to those who were oppressed in the land and to make them leaders and make them inheritors."
What does that mean? To make them the rulers of the world. He says in a hadith that "this verse is also about the coming of Hazrat Mahdi (pbuh). That is in al-Qafi, from Abu Abdullah, of the Companions. It is in al-Qafi.
Qulayni is known to the Shia as the Shia Bukhari. The person who relates the most trustworthy hadiths. Qulayni is as famous to the Shia as Bukhari is to us. If Qulayni says a thing, that settles it. So Qulayni is also an eminent scholar among the Sunni. As eminent as Bukhari, insha'Allah.
The jinn pass through matter. The majority of them do not believe in Allah. They are irreligious. You are now a spirit. They see. They pass through matter. "I do not believe in life after death," they say. The majority of jinn think like that. Very few jinn have faith. There are few Muslim jinn. It is amazing. You are a spirit and you see. What more do you need? There is no need for you to believe in the soul or the jinn. As you are in any case a jinn. But they still do not believe. The wisdom of Allah.
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Ashlee Simpson engaged to Evan Ross!
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Ashlee Simpson is engaged. The singer has announced that she's tying the knot with her boyfriend of seven months Evan Ross, who is also the son of diva Diana Ross. He confirmed the news on Twitter on Monday, saying "The love of my life said YES!!!"
Ashlee posted a photo of her new fiance and engagement ring, as well.
My baby love and I are ENGAGED!!! Hallelujah Hawaii !!!!! pic.twitter.com/KVwoltverE
— Ashlee Simpson (@ashleesimpson) January 14, 2014
She and Evan started dating last July, and it appears that he popped the question while the two were vacationing in Hawaii.
Since going public the couple has been seen spending time with Bronx, Ashlee's son from a previous marriage with musician Pete Wentz.

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Annual show and sale at Mount Saint Mary College draws 51
Stan Miller of Fishkill, NY, received the Sr. Francis Joseph
Egan Best in Show Award at the Mount Saint Mary College Artists on
Campus show for his watercolor, Oriental Poppies. He also received
a first place ribbon in watercolor media for this piece.
Other top award winners include Daniel Giordano of Astoria, NY,
Mary Evelyn Whitehill Award, for his mixed media Lapshoenberg
Rhapsody; and Jane Lawrence of Newburgh, NY, Gayle Clark Fedigan
Art of Food Award, for her pastel Apples and Strawberries. Giordano
and Lawrence also received first place ribbons in mixed media and
pastels, respectively.
First place ribbons went to: Bob Scully, Pine Bush, NY,
oil/acrylic; Sara Baloga, Binghamton, NY, Black & White
Photography; Carol Muise, New Windsor, NY, The Art of Food (all
media); Elaine Ralston, Olivebridge, NY; Hudson River Valley Scenes
(all media); and Newburgh, NY residents Tony Spano, Color
Photography, and Debra Femiak, Drawings & Prints. Ralston also
received an honorable mention ribbon in pastels.
Second place ribbons: Randy Chisholm, Chester, NY; Daniel
Cooney, Port Jervis, NY; Elysa Belessakos, Cross River, NY; Len
DeVirgilio, Newburgh, NY; Joan Kehlenback, Cuddebackville, NY;
Sandy Brandman, Monroe, NY; and James Amore, Warwick, NY.
Honorable mention ribbons: Newburgh, NY residents Michelle Card
and Tony Spano; James Steane, Middletown, NY; Dina Maston, Holmes,
NY; Michael Gancarz, New Hampton, NY; Veronica Plucinski, Sugar
Loaf, NY; and Russell Astrab, Salisbury Mills, NY. Astrab also won
the Artists' Raffle, a $100 gift certificate to Picture it Framed
in Newburgh, NY.
The outdoor show, now in its 37th year, is held annually and
features original paintings, prints, drawings, photography and
sculpture by numerous artists in the region.
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Statement by Legal Adviser Wasum-Rainer in the 6th committee on effects of armed conflicts on treaties
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Madam Chair,
Allow me to express Germany's gratitude for the significant achievements of the Commission on this topic. Let me on this occasion pay special tribute to Sir Ian Brownlie. He was at the forefront of the work leading to the adoption in a first reading of the draft articles and he provided an excellent basis for further work. Lucius Caflisch, the new Special Rapporteur, has skilfully taken up this work and adapted the articles in response to the reactions of States and the members of the Commission.
From the outset I think it is particularly important to keep in mind that the overall aim of written rules on the effect of armed conflicts on treaties should be to narrow the options of States engaged in armed conflict to terminate or suspend treaty relationships. The current set of draft articles successfully meets this objective.
Let me now comment on several issues which are of particular interest to us.
As regards the use of terms, I would like to concentrate on both the necessity for a definition of armed conflict and the question as to whether the effects of both international and non-international armed conflicts on treaties should be regulated by the draft articles.
As regards the definition of armed conflict, I understand that the scope of application of the present draft articles presupposes the existence of an armed conflict under international humanitarian law. Therefore I would suggest that there is no need for the draft articles themselves to provide for a separate definition of an armed conflict, which may be suitable today but outdated in the future. We should leave it to the rules of international humanitarian law to decide on a case-by-case basis whether there is an armed conflict and take this as a basis to trigger the applicability of the draft articles.
This leads me to the question as to whether non-international armed conflicts should be included in the draft articles. This is a difficult issue, considering the fact that the line between international and non-international armed conflicts can be blurred and the effects on treaties could be the same. Today's conflicts are mostly of a non-international character and the relative uncertainty with which one can prove that there is an internal armed conflict in the State in question has to be borne in mind. There is not just one form of non-international armed conflict. An internal civil war or insurrection will not, in general, affect the application of treaties between States. On the other hand, non-international armed conflicts may very well affect treaty relations between States. It is hard to draw up general rules for this multitude of possible conflict scenarios. Maybe at this stage is is better to leave this question open to further discussion.
Turning to the so-called indicia of susceptibility to termination, withdrawal or suspension of treaties in draft article 4, Germany supported the non-intention-based approach in the previous draft articles and would strongly suggest a return to this wording. In this context I would like to refer to Art. 31 of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties, which does not mention the intention of the Parties but rather objective criteria. At the time this was a conscious decision of the drafters of the Vienna Convention
Furthermore, the list of indicia in draft art. 4(b) is simply enumerative, without stating how these different factors should be weighed. In consequence, this draft article provides legal certainty only in a limited way and offers few guidelines that might lead to predictable results in case-to-case decisions.
I do, however, agree with the compromise solution proposed by the Special Rapporteur to annex an "indicative list" of different categories of treaties to draft article 5. This seems to be the only feasible solution. Hiding such a list in the commentaries would complicate the use of draft articles in practice, and incorporating the list into the treaty itself would render it less flexible to amendment. Draft article 5 in its present shape lays down the fundamental principle and allows for a certain amount of flexibility in determining which kind of treaty should continue in operation in case of an armed conflict. It has to be ensured, though, that this flexibility is preserved with regard to the present rather detailed list.
Passing on to draft article 8, I understand that the process of notification can only be triggered when the review of the indicia, as detailed in draft art. 4, leads to the conclusion that a treaty is indeed susceptible to termination or withdrawal.
I welcome the reformulation of and amendment to Art. 8. Fixing a time limit for an objection – e.g. six months – provides for more legal certainty. Furthermore, the new paragraphs 4 and 5 introduce a mechanism as to how to proceed with an objection. I am wondering, however, whether the means of peaceful settlement in case of an objection will make sense in the case of an armed conflict involving at least one or both parties to the treaty.
As regards draft article 11, which, at first sight, appears to stand for continuity and stability, I share the concern that it could be counter-productive. In anticipation of the irreversible effect that any express or implicit act directed towards a treaty that remains in force despite the outbreak of an armed conflict, States might choose to terminate, withdraw from or suspend treaties at the earliest possible stage in order to avoid problems caused by an unpredictable future. Likewise, given the typical difficulty in anticipating how an armed conflict will develop in the future, such a strict rule on the loss of the right to suspend or terminate a treaty at a later stage may not be the best solution.
With regard to draft art. 13, I understand that a State exercising its right of self-defence does not automatically have the right to terminate or suspend a treaty as a whole when only the the termination or suspension of certain divisible obligations of the treaty is necessary for the exercise of this right. We should ensure that we limit the abusive invocation of the right of self-defence.
With a view to draft art. 15 (Prohibition of benefit to an aggressor State), I agree with the mentioning of GA Resolution 3314 in this context. Although this resolution may not cover all forms of aggression, it seems to provide for the most accepted definition of aggression. This has been confirmed recently at the Kampala conference, which has affirmed the pertinence of this resolution.
Let me conclude by once again commending the Commission on its excellent work. We look forward to continuing the exchange on this and other ILC topics.
Thank you!


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Who will you be coming as and from which Tales of game?
Dark_Tsubasa - Sync the Tempest (Second Costume) (TotA)
LiptoreeaTrautux - Genis (ToS) (ToS Group too!)
Estellise - Estelle (ToV)
Starlett-chan - Zelos (ToS)
rin1782 - Regal (ToS)
PurePoison & Friend - Emil and Marta (ToS2)
pea - Rita or Judith (ToV)
There is also a Raven, a Yuri, and a group of ToS peoples!
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The Business Internships Website is designed to meet the information needs of students and employers participating in the Gonzaga Business Internship Program. The program allows qualified* students to earn academic credit with approved employers.
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In Spanish 375, we will study the Spanish found today in the United States, its history and characteristics, and the social and linguistic repercussions of its presence in contact with English. This guide will help you locate books, articles, and information on topics covered in class and for required research papers.
Suggestions for finding books on topics for this class:
Using the drop-down menu above, select "in Subject", then type any of the following phrases:
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After more than four hours of searching, police did not find anyone carrying a gun or any signs of a shooting Friday night at the University of Arizona in Tucson after receiving reports of a gunman on campus, authorities said.
A floor-by-floor search was conducted in the school's administrative building, where the gunman was first Friday, campus police spokesman Juan Alvarez said. Police concluded their search and reopened the school's Student Union just after 9 p.m., officials said.
Alvarez said the call came in at about 4:52 p.m. and other calls followed. The Tuscon Police Department's bomb squad was also brought in to search as a precaution, Alvarez said.
"We're covering all our bases," he said.
All other parts of the campus, except the administration building and student union, reopened around 7:30 p.m., school officials said.
Around 5:15 p.m., Friday school officials alerted students that there was a man with a rifle near the administrative building, located at 1401 E University Blvd. The alert told students to stay away from the area, which is at the center of the campus.
University officials told students that they are focused on their safety and reminded them to make sure their friends are aware.
The university told students to leave the building through the 2nd floor lobby out the north lobby doors. Students in the Modern Languages building were also told to evacuate through the east doors.
Asked if the call could be a hoax, he responded that "we're treating this as a valid call."
University spokeswoman Jennifer Fitzenberger said so far they have received no reports of any injuries. Police are restricting certain parts of the campus.
Members of the Tucson Police Department are assisting campus police, said Tuscon police Sgt. Maria Hawke. The UAPD is the primary agency investigating, Hawke said. Tucson's bomb squad also was on scene "as a precautionary measure," Alvarez said.
Both agencies are currently searching the administrative building and are reminding students to stay away, school officials said.
Paul Tumarkin, a campus marketing employee, said he was under lockdown in his office for about a half-hour before being escorted out by police.
He said there was a heavy police presence surrounding campus with police sharpshooters stationed on the upper level of a garage.
Sophmore Erica Bender said there were officers outside her sorority house and they weren't letting anyone leave.
"It's kind of creepy because we can hear the sirens but we can't see anything," she said.
Bender, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority at First and Mountain streets, said it was not unusual to receive text alerts about threats, but that "this one seems like it's a bit more serious than the ones we usually get."
She said that there are "lots of rumors flying" and that students in her sorority were watching television to try to figure out what was going on.
Crystal Villanueva, a senior in anthropology, said she was working her restaurant job at the IQ Fresh inside the Student Union when employees from another restaurant told them to evacuate.
Villanueva said she was waiting outside the union building because she did not have time to close down the restaurant before evacuating.
"I really don't want to be here right now," she said, "but our restaurant isn't closed and I don't want to leave it like that."
Tiffany Gervais, a family studies and human development major, said she was going to the student union to get dinner when she heard about the evacuation through the school's text message alert system.
Gervais made it about halfway to the union, when she saw a big crowd and police, she said.
"This is getting out of hand," she said. "I never thought this would happen on my (campus)."
The university has closed their Safe Ride program, a free car service that gives rides to students and faculty so they can avoid walking alone at night, in light of the situation, school officials said.


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Our customer has asked us to help him evaluate some cracking that occurred on a recent pour of a large parking lot. We believe that the cracks are caused by dry shrinkage, but the owner is concerned that the cracks are structural in nature. We have agreed to monitor the cracks for a year or so to help calm the owner's concerns. What is the best way measure any change in the cracks' width in order to monitor the slab's performance?
The best place to start is by reading the current version of ACI 224, "Causes, Evaluations and Repair of Cracks." Committee members provide a thorough review of current practices in evaluating cracks in Chapter 2.
Given the situation you've described, you'll probably begin by locating each crack on a drawing of the parking lot's plan view. At selected points along each crack's path, you will next need to measure its width. The key is to begin with an accurate measurement. For a fresh crack, the measurement should be at the parking lot's surface. For a weathered or spalled crack, you will need to measure both the depth of the spalling, as well as the actual crack's width, as long as it's not more than 1/8 inch below the original surface. If the crack is in an area where spalling or weathering has occurred, you will need to note the depth of the surface deterioration. If this depth is less than 1/8 inch from the original surface, you need only measure the width of the crack below the deterioration.
After measuring the cracks, you can determine whether they are tolerable by referring to Table 1 in ACI 224 ("Control of Cracking in Concrete Structures"), which lists tolerances for cracks in reinforced concrete. If the crack widths are smaller than the listed widths, there probably is not a structural problem. If larger, you may need to call in an expert.
The committee lists several methods of measuring crack width, but from the sound of your problem, the best tool to use is a comparator. It's an optical measurement device consisting of a microscope and measuring scale.
We spoke with a staff engineer at Edmund Scientific Co., a Barrington, N.J.-based manufacturer of precision instruments, and asked what would be the correct model for a typical concrete crack field examination. He recommended a comparator with a stock number of K02-047. It has an accuracy of 0.005 inch with its 9X magnification. The unit includes the reticle, the glass slide that serves as a scale. The engineer said the cost is about $70.
The engineer recommended the purchase of a 50X direct-measuring pocket microscope if you are looking for a device that offers a little more accuracy. Its reticle is equipped with 0.001-inch divisions and is priced about the same as the comparator.
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November 21, 2003
Francis Marion University
The Cottage, Hendrick Dining Room
Friday, November 21, 2003 – 11:30 am – 12:12 pm
Mrs. Gail Ness Richardson, Chair
Mrs. Teresa C. Anderson
Mr. James A. Brown, Jr.
Mr. William W. Coleman, Jr.
Dr. H. Randall Dozier
Mr. William M. Ellen
Mr. L. Franklin Elmore
Mrs. Melissa Johnson Emery
Mrs. Patricia C. Hartung
Mr. Kenneth W. Jackson
Mr. George C. McIntyre
Mrs. Carolyn B. Shortt
Mr. W. C. Stanton
Mr. Robert W. Williams, Jr.
Others Present
Mr. Garry L. Ballard, Executive Director of Communications Services
Mrs. Janet R. Braddock, Executive Assistant to the President
Mr. Darryl Bridges, Assistant Vice President for Student Development
Ms. Julie Bush, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management
Dr. Fred Carter, President
Dr. Richard Chapman, Provost
Mrs. Elizabeth I. Cooper, Director of Community Relations
Ms. Angela Crosland, Reporter, Morning News
Mrs. Kim Davis, Human Resources Assistant – Employment
Mr. Larry Falck, Multi-Media Specialist
Mr. Scott Faulkenberry, Executive Director University Development and FMU Foundation
Dr. Gary W. Hanson, Vice President for Administration
Mr. Murray Hartzler, Director of Athletics and Men's Soccer Coach
Dr. Joseph E. Heyward, Vice President for Student Affairs
Mr. Todd Hudak, News Editor/Writer
Mr. John J. Kispert, Vice President for Business Affairs
Dr. Kenneth D. Kitts, Associate Provost
Mrs. Kelly Sellers, Director of Alumni Affairs
Dr. Charlene Wages, Chairperson of the Faculty
Mr. Brad Wofford, Director of Media Center
Mrs. Gail Richardson called the meeting to order at 11:30 am. She noted for the record that media notification had been made in accordance with requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. Mrs. Richardson also noted that a quorum is present. Mrs. Richardson stated that Senator Hugh Leatherman and Representative Thomas Keegan send their regrets that they are unable to attend the meeting. She stated that Representative Keegan is in Athens, Greece. Mrs. Richardson also noted that Mr. Kiriakides, Dr. Knight, and Mr. Lee also have excused absences. Mrs. Richardson then asked Mrs. Jan Braddock to call the roll. Mrs. Richardson brought the minutes of the July 18, 2003, meeting to the Board for approval. Mr. Williams made a motion that the minutes be approved as written. The motion received a second by Mr. Coleman. The minutes received unanimous approval by the Board.
Academic Affairs and Shared Governance
Mrs. Trish Hartung reported that the committee heard a report from the Chair of the Faculty stating that the Fall 2003 semester is going very well. Mrs. Hartung also said she is proud to report that Dr. Charlene Wages has been appointed by Governor Sanford to the Advisory Committee to Study the Goals of the Commission on Women. Mrs. Hartung said that the committee also heard a report from the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management, Ms. Julie Bush. Ms. Bush reported that, for the first time since 1998, undergraduate enrollment has surpassed 3000. Ms. Bush also reported that the use of the electronic enrollment system continues to increase. In addition, the Admissions web site has been recently updated. Ms. Bush reported to the committee that the Financial Assistance Office awarded $12,494,000 for the Fall 2003 semester. Pre-registration for 2004 has been very successful, with applications for new freshmen increasing by 12% and total applications increasing by 13.9%. Mrs. Hartung stated that the committee heard a report that the faculty members in the History department have been very active in presentations. Also, usage of the Rogers Library has increased, with this increase being partly due to the new Progressive Energy Technology Center, which is now housed in the library. Mrs. Hartung also noted that the committee heard a report from Mr. Larry Anderson, Chair of the Fine Arts Department, concerning the accreditation process that the Fine Arts Department is currently going through. It is a five year cycle, and a little different from other accreditation processes in that the Fine Arts Department sets their own standards and are rated according to those standards. Mr. Anderson also reported that the majority of students in the Fine Arts Department are majoring in graphic design.
Alumni Affairs Committee
Mr. Stanton reported that during the fall the Alumni Office sponsored numerous events to encourage increased participation of alumni at Francis Marion University. These events included alumni receptions in Charleston, Darlington, Charlotte, Greenville, Columbia, Laurens, and Sumter. The Charleston reception was well attended by alumni, faculty, admissions staff, and senior staff. The reception in Darlington was held at the Darlington Raceway and was spearheaded by an alumnus of Francis Marion who works at the raceway. For the second time, an alumni reception was held in Charlotte and was well attended. An alumni reception was also held in Columbia, and Mr. Stanton thanked Mr. Bill Ellen for hosting that event. Mr. Stanton also thanked Mrs. Carolyn Shortt for arranging the first alumni reception held in Laurens. Mr. Stanton stated that upcoming alumni events are as follows: 1. On February 4, 2004, Alumni Night will be held at the Florence Civic Center with Francis Marion playing USC Aiken. There will be an alumni reception following the event. 2. On February 19, 2004, the Alumni Appreciation Dinner will be held. At the dinner, awards will be given to the 2004 Outstanding Alumnus, Young Alumnus, and Alumni Volunteer. Former presidents of the Alumni Association select these awards. 3. On February 28, 2004, Homecoming events will be held at Francis Marion. 4. A new trip to Ireland is being offered to interested alumni and Friends of FMU. The ten-day trip is planned for July 2004. Mr. Stanton then reported that on September 17, 2003, the Alumni Advisory Board met and established goals for 2004. Also, the Alumni Association has a two night phone-a- thon, during which ninety alumni joined the Alumni Association. Mr. Stanton stated that The Cottage had its grand opening in mid-September and has been well received by alumni, faculty, staff, and the community. A letter and brochure were mailed to all alumni in the Florence, Darlington, and Marion counties and all members of the Alumni Association to announce the new facility. Events have been booked through May 2004. This includes 58 campus events in the meeting rooms, 30 nights in the guest suites, and 10 reservations for the entire facility. Off campus individuals or groups have booked 16 reservations for The Cottage. Mr. Stanton then noted that the Past Presidents Council, made up of former presidents of the FMU Alumni Association, met on November 12, 2003, to select the 2004 Outstanding Alumnus. The Council voted to select Mr. Hal Campbell as the Outstanding Alumnus. Mr. Campbell is the president and CEO of ACS Technologies. His company employs over 300 people, of which 140 are FMU alumni. The Alumni Advisory Board will select the Young Alumnus for 2004. Alumni Association Officers and the staff of the Alumni Office will select the Alumni Volunteer of the Year. A copy of the Alumni Association Resource Guide was distributed to each Board Member at the conclusion of the report.
Executive Affairs Committee
No report was given.
Financial Affairs and Responsibility Committee
Mr. McIntyre first thanked Mr. Kispert for a very detailed and informative presentation to the committee. He also reported that the committee unanimously approved to bring before the Board two resolutions. The first is #06-03, Resolution for Salary Adjustment Due to Increase in State Health Insurance Rates. Mr. McIntyre stated that increased enrollment and vacant positions that have not been filled allows the University to be in a position to implement this increase. Mr. McIntyre stated that both points are directly related to the hard work of the employees. Mr. McIntyre brought the resolution to the Board for approval. Mr. Williams made a motion for approval. Mr. Brown seconded the motion. The resolution received unanimous approval by the Board. The second resolution is #07-03, Resolution for the Lease of Ground and Facilities to the Francis Marion University Real Estate Foundation. This is the next step in the incremental process of moving our existing housing and projected new housing to privatization. There is a target date of January 1, 2004, to begin construction of the new housing facility. Mr. McIntyre brought the resolution to the Board for approval. Mr. Williams made a motion to approve the resolution. Mrs. Shortt seconded the motion. The resolution received unanimous approval by the Board. Mr. McIntyre then stated that the committee reviewed the quarterly budget summary. Mr. McIntyre noted that there has been an increase in revenue due to increased enrollment and unfilled positions. After taking into account the resolution just approved for salary increases, a sequestering of 1% of state funds, and an adjustment in the summer school faculty pay scale, the University has approximately $200,000 in excess revenue. Mr. McIntyre also reported that the University has received the results of its annual audit. The University received an unqualified audit opinion. This audit included the general fund, operating fund, and federal programs.
anning and Accreditation Committee
Mrs. Anderson reported that, in the absence of Dr. Ron Faulkenberry, Dr. Wayne Pruitt gave the committee a report on the upcoming NCATE visit. Dr. Pruitt reported that work has been going on for about three years in preparation for an on-site visit from NCATE, which will take place in October 2004. Dr. Pruitt did indicate that the School of Education does expect to be re-accredited. The NCATE standards have changed somewhat in that they are more data driven. Mrs. Anderson stated that the College of Liberal Arts is working on its Strategic Plan. There will be an on-line survey early next year to determine what is most important in that document. This is one of three plans that will be rolled up into one to be adopted in Spring 2004.
Student Affairs and Athletics Committee
Mr. Coleman reported that the Student Government Association now has 30 senators. He also stated that Mr. Murray Hartzler gave a report on the athletic department's process of evaluating the coaches. Mr. Hartzler stated that areas such as recruitment, academics, and retention are considered in coached evaluations. Mr. Hartzler also stated that athletic fund raising is still going well. Mr. Coleman stated that Dr. Joe Heyward and Mr. Darryl Bridges gave a report on the student affairs area. There are 50 international students with either J1 or F1 visas. The University now has 57 registered student organizations on campus. In reference to student housing, there are 1,132 residents for Fall 2003. As of November 10, offers have been made to 1,012 students for Spring 2004, which includes 984 current or returning students and 28 new persons from the waiting list. In Health Services, they have had great success in giving flu vaccines and meningitis vaccines. Mr. Coleman concluded by thanking the Morning News for giving Francis Marion University athletics such great coverage.
University Development Committee
Mr. Brown reported that the capital campaign currently has $10.7 million in cash and signed commitments. There are 8 verbal commitments totaling $739,000. This is a total of $11.5 million, equaling 95% of the goal. Mr. Brown also stated that Mr. Scott Faulkenberry presented brochures on The Cottage and the marketing plan to promote the new facility to the committee. Prior to the President's Report, Mrs. Richardson recognized Dr. Carter for his recent award of South Carolina Public Servant of the Year from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. She also showed a wonderful video that the chamber had compiled for the award ceremony showing Dr. Carter's outstanding academic and political achievements.
President's Report
Dr. Carter began by thanking the Board for allowing him the opportunity to serve as Chief of Staff to the Governor and for the support they have shown him during that time. He also thanked the senior staff for the superb job they have done in carrying on the business of the University while he was serving in Columbia. Dr. Carter reiterated previous reports that the increase in enrollment and unfilled positions has given the University excess in revenue. He also stated that because enrollment is increasing, it might become essential to fill some of the positions that have remained vacant. Dr. Carter also stated that applications to the University remain strong both in quantity and quality. Dr. Carter noted how beautiful the new Cottage turned out. He thanked Mr. Jay Kispert, Mrs. Libby Cooper, and Mrs. Cathy Swartz for the wonderful job they did with the design and decorating of The Cottage. Dr. Carter then mentioned the new student housing that would be built soon. He stated that this is part of an effort to put a new look to the campus, while retaining our superb academic mission. Dr. Carter then stated that the Board members are invited to all of the upcoming Christmas events and should make plans to attend if possible.
Unfinished Business
No unfinished business.
New Business
Mr. Williams stated that he and several other Board members would be up for re-election soon. He thanked the Board for their support during his term of service. He also encouraged Board members to continue to support the University even if they are not elected to the Board for another term. Mrs. Richardson then stated that she had gone with Mrs. Shortt to a one-day conference called "Agenda for Higher Education." She noted that there will be a study coming out soon on this same topic and encouraged the Board members to review it when it is published.
Executive Session
No executive session needed.
Mrs. Richardson adjourned the meeting at 12:12 pm.
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Have been hearing great things about milk thistle seeds. Does anyone know where to find them online or what line of stores to try in the US??
Hi Sarah;
I get mine from my chiropracter/accupuncturist. There is also a herbalist locally that I think has them. I don't know where you would get them online but if no one else has ideas I can ask my local supplier if they have any ideas where you could get some. At first I took capsules that I got from our veterinarian and they may be more readily available online. You might want to try and do a search for herbalists or accupuncturists in your area. Let me know if you want me to ask my local supplier.
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Sarah.....there are some suppliers listed in the search function. Unfortunately, I don't remember the postings. If you have some time and the inclination you might want to look there, also. Also, I know that Whole Foods carries it. Good luck and my best wishes coming your way.
If you want to take them in capsules (or a standardized extract) any health food store has them-- and even chain pharmacies like Rite Aid, CVS, and Walgreen's. A good online source is iherb.com (which has very good prices on all kinds of supplements.)
I've been taking milk thistle for five years, and I'm convinced it's one reason I'm doing so well.
Sarah....be sure to read the ingredients some milk thistles contain wood alcohol something that you dont want.....ron
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Will follow up with local herbalists to see if they can supply the seeds. I appreciate your responses very much!
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Date: 04-01-12 20:41
What should I see? Arrive Tuesday, leave Sunday.
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The best resource for what to do in Austin is the
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(for whom I sometimes write). You can check them out online, and I highly recommend picking up an issue on Thursday. It's free and you can usually find copies everywhere.
For food, I would recommend Chuy's for Tex-Mex (it's actually a chain, but a very good one), or there's El Jacalito, which is right around the corner from my apartment and has long been my favorite Tex-Mex place. It's a secret, though - shh.
The Salt Lick is the best place for barbecue - it's in Dripping Springs to the South of us, but it's worth the drive. If you need to stay in the city limits, the County Line is also very good, and the Green Mesquite is pretty good if you want "fast food" barbecue.
If you want a good old fashioned hamburger, there are a couple of places: Hut's, which has the advantage of being just up the road from Waterloo Records, and another local chain called Texadelphia. The latter is best known for its cheesesteaks, but I think its burgers and, surprisingly, its chips and queso are superior.
Austin loves its Asian food, and in that area I'd recommend Madam Mam's, an excellent Thai restaurant, especially if you like it spicy, and 888, which is mainly Vietnamese.
If you're a vegetarian, every place in town has veggie options, but the places that specialize are Kerbey Lane Cafe, Magnolia Cafe and Veggie Heaven.
Austin is also the headquarters of that equally beloved and villfied chain Whole Foods, which has a pretty good cafe. The similar but more cost-effective equivalent (Whole Foods is known as Whole Paycheck by some wags around here, including me) is HEB Central Market.
I'm not very up on high culture, but we do have the Blanton, a great art museum on the UT campus. Also on the campus (and just a block or two away from the Blanton) is the Harry Ransom Center, which has hosted great exhibits on Poe,
On the Road
, American censorship and more. Right now they have an exhibit on the King James Bible. They also have a Gutenberg bible on permanent display.
If you want to go record shopping, the best place is
Waterloo Records
. Lots and lots of local music and a very knowledgeable staff. If you're on a budget, just up the road from Waterloo is Cheapo Records, which is mainly a used CD place. Both have vinyl as well as CDs. We also have several vinyl-only shops, though they tend to come and go as demand waxes and wanes.
I should also mention that Waterloo is across the street from both the national Whole Foods headquarters and Book People, a very cool independent bookstore.
If you want go see some music, while you're here (and why wouldn't you?), you have a shit-ton of options. The Chronicle is the best place to check out what's happening in the clubs (or Google, of course). But here's a rough (very rough) guide:
If you want more roots rock/Americana sounds, the Continental Club on Congress is the place to go. They're also one of the most local artist-heavy clubs in town. They have touring acts (Dave Alvin and Chuck Prophet play there regularly), but locals are the meat of it. Alejandro Escovedo has a Tuesday residency when he's not touring and uses it to workshop new material, and James McMurtry plays every Wednesday if he's not on the road. Former Merle Haggard guitarist Redd Volkaert, probably the best country picker on the planet, also has a free Saturday matinee show.
If you want metal, Emo's East is the place to go. Its sister club the Beauty Ballroom hosts more eclectic music and is only a block away. Red 7 will also give you heavier sounds, as well as punk.
The most famous club in town is Antone's, but I gotta warn ya: it's no longer the home of the blues. It diversified like crazy to survive, and usually has blues only one night a week, unless it's a touring act or the club's anniversary. Otherwise it's pretty eclectic - I saw Robyn Hitchcock there a couple of years ago.
Other choices: Stubb's, which has an outdoor amphitheater for midsized and big touring acts and an indoor club for smaller tours and local acts. La Zona Rosa, which splits its time between triple-A acts and popular alternative bands. (And Nick Lowe, who's playing there with his band on May 8. He outgrew Antone's, which is where I saw him last.) ACL Live at the Moody Theater also handles the midsized touring acts, everyone from Bonnie Raitt to Ziggy Marley to Megadeth. Upcoming shows include Howard Jones doing
Human's Lib
Dream into Action
and Dead Can Dance.
If you want more offbeat roots music, visit the White Horse. If you want strictly local indie and punk, go to Skinny's Ballroom (where my buddies Leatherbag/No Future and Wiretree play a lot), the 29th St. Ballroom (which also hosts a spoken word/poetry slam every Tuesday) and Frank (a hot dog joint that has live music). If you want reggae, hit up the Flamingo Cantina. The Hole in the Wall is 99% local artists and covers roots rock, punk, power pop, folk and everything in between. The Parish covers indie rock and electronica, mostly touring acts. The Scoot Inn will give you roots rock, punk and metal. I'm also fond of the Mohawk, an indoor/outdoor joint which has hosted everyone from Bob Mould to Boris to Wire to Ghost, plus plenty of local bands.
Threadgill's will also fill your Americana needs, as well as give you some good ol' Southern comfort food. I recommend the south location rather the north. The Saxon Pub also has food, is mostly (but not exclusively) local and supports mainly singer/songwriters and Americana acts. And Stan Ridgway, who plays there every time he comes to town.
I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the Broken Spoke - if you want to two-step to old-fashioned C&W and Western swing, that's the place to do it. Always a live band, usually the best country Austin has to offer. And if he's not touring, Ian McLagan holds down a free happy hour residency every Thursday at the Lucky Lounge, which is next door to Antone's.
I don't know if this is unusual, but for a midsized city we seem to have an inordinate number of strip clubs (though not as many as Dallas, which is a much larger city, of course) and those "adult modeling" places, if your tastes incline in that direction. We also have plenty of porn shops.
We also have plenty of parks if you want to just take a walk and chill. Dog parks as well, if you're bringing your canine family member.
That's all I can think of at the moment. You can Google most of the places mentioned above to look at their calendars and see what's what. Questions?
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Date: 04-03-12 15:23
That was impressive, Michael.
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Re: Austin next week
Michael Toland
Date: 04-03-12 16:37
thanks. You know, I've always felt I don't know my town very well, but maybe I know it better than I thought. This is all filtered through my personal preferences, of course.
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Re: Austin next week
Date: 04-03-12 19:11
Impressive indeed. Good to know this is here if and when I ever make it to your fair city. Which I want to do even more now....
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Date: 04-03-12 19:17
I forwarded this to my sister who is vacationing this week. If she doesnt seek out any cool music or book spots based on Tolands advice, than she cannot genetically be my sister.
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Date: 04-03-12 20:06
Hats off to you. That's awesome. Gig tonight that seemed interesting is Coffee Sargeants - compared to Bevis Frond and Green Pajamas. Up my alley. Email email@example.com if it sounds good!
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Michael Toland
Date: 04-04-12 11:08
I love the Coffee Sergeants - one of the best psychedelic rock bands anywhere! (I'm old pals with a couple of the guys, which is the only reason I haven't done a TP entry on them.) I didn't realize they were playing tonight - their bassist unexpectedly passed away a few months ago and I thought they went into permanent hibernation after that. I may have to make that gig.
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Re: Austin next week
Date: 04-05-12 10:56
Michael, that's a terrific guided tour of your town! Here's hoping I can eventually be as useful a resource for my soon-to-be-adopted city of Seattle. Hats off to ya, brother.
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Re: Austin next week
Date: 04-08-12 22:21
Just back to DC, and although were never able to get together, (other) Michael, thanks so much for being an awesome virtual tour guide. Saw the Coffee Sergeants, as mentioned, at Carousel. Saw Devon Sproule last night at Flipnotics, pleasant coffee shop place. Was at Hole in the Wall for an hour or so a few nights ago but the band - whomever it was - was taking forever to start so I eventually bailed. Nice bar though. Popped into Waterloo Records for awhile last night too.
Foodwise, ate at Chuy's, picked up takeaway at Green Mesquite, had a decent barbecue tofu at Mother's, and enjoyed the baked goods at Quack's on 43rd.
Otherwise, mostly entertaining a three-year-old, so my other activities don't really fit into your concise but remarkably comprehensive lists, but it was a great visit!
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Michael Toland
Date: 04-09-12 08:57
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Austin is a great town to hang out in.
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Date: 04-13-12 22:03
gonna grab my 'true stories' dvd n head doowestXsw.
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Declining species in deteriorating habitats become extinct, almost inevitably, after reaching a "tipping point" in their demise, but a researcher at the University of South Carolina and his partner have found a way of predicting that elusive point, which could lead to improved measures of protection.
A paper in this week's journal Nature demonstrates that the approach of the tipping point can be predicted using simple signatures in the dynamics of declining populations, such as changes in the variation and symmetry of the species.
Blaine Griffen, assistant professor of marine science and biology at USC, and John Drake of the University of Georgia, used zooplankton to detect subtle fluctuations in a population that can provide early warning signals for extinction. Anticipating those tipping points in time to act preventatively has remained elusive.
Their experiment imposed deteriorating environmental conditions over several months on laboratory populations of the small, freshwater plankton, daphnia magna. They followed the populations throughout this time and documented "critical slowing down," a phenomenon found in physics, but which also may be used to develop new techniques for assessing the viability of populations, the researchers reported.
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The researchers were able to get a lead time of eight generations of warning that a population was in serious trouble, he said. The findings are significant because of the large numbers of species currently at risk of extinction due to environmental degradation.
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The arrest of Berkeley County murder suspect Jacob Philip
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A lot of new developments in the double murder of a mother and her daughter in the Sangaree area of Berkeley County. Earlier today the victim's identities are released--then Wednesday afternoon word of an arrest as well as results from the coroner.
How did the 8-year old Riley Burdock and her Mother 26-year old Ashley Kaney die? Investigators say Riley was strangled, asphyxiation by strangulation. Her death has been ruled a homicide her mother Ashley's cause of death has not yet been determined.
Also on Wednesday afternoon the Berkeley County Coroner's office called it outstanding police work and coordination by the Berkeley County Sheriff's Department.
Several agencies that included investigators from the U.S. Navy, SLED and the US Marshals Office made the arrest outside a 7-Eleven store in Virginia Beach Virginia.
The suspect is 23-year old Jacob Philip. The Arresting officer Clint Bagwell from the Virginia Beach PD talked to the media following the arrest.
"Is this going to be the right person? He looks like him he gave the name. Is this the right person? The second was getting him into custody without any further acts of violence."
News 2 has is told Philip a Petty Officer 3rd class in the U.S. Navy and is stationed here in Charleston at the Nuclear Power Training Facility. Investigators say after being taken into custody he confessed to the crimes. Officer Bagwell said the arrest went without incident.
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Investigators say the deaths came from an isolated domestic incident. The bodies were discovered Tuesday. Daughter, Riley hadn't been seen at Sangaree Intermediate School. After a person from the school visited the home she called deputies and the bodies were discovered inside the Kershaw road home.
Meantime the Berkeley County Coroner says the autopsy results on Ashley Kaney are pending due to toxicology and microscopic tests -- her exact cause of death may not be determined for a few more weeks.
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"The biggest insecurity I had was my singing," she admits. "Even though I had sold 70 million records, there was this feeling like, I'm not good at this. And while I was married to Marc [Anthony], he helped me get over it. He kept telling me, 'You're the only one holding yourself back from reaching your full potential as a singer. You have to let go' … I was always so insecure and just kind of going along. Then I grew, little by little, and realized, wait a minute, this is not a fluke. I'm not a mistake — I work my ass off. And I know what I'm doing."
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Park City • Sarah Polley may be just 34 years old, a mere green sprout alongside most filmmakers, and the actor/director credits the Sundance Film Festival for her rapid rate of artistic growth.
She attended her first Sundance in 1999, when she starred in "Go" and "Guinevere." The next year, at the ripe old age of 20, she returned with her own short film, "The Best Day of My Life."
"Sundance was the first film festival that took me seriously as a filmmaker," she said, sitting down for a short interview at Main Street's Grey Goose Lounge during this year's festival. She credits Trevor Groth, now programming director, and John Cooper, now festival director, for connecting her with other filmmakers and making her feel part of the indie film community.
Polley entertained interviews to promote her documentary, "The Stories We Tell," about her mother's secret affair and the ripples it cause in her family life growing up in Toronto, while her publicist and husband tended the couple's infant daughter.
Polley's documentary premiered at last year's Venice Film Festival, and screened in Sundance's Spotlight category ("a tribute to the cinema we love," as programmers say in the Sundance film guide). Her 2006 adaptation of fellow Canadian Alice Munro's short story, "Away From Her," marked Polley's directorial debut and earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay, which led to last year's "Take This Waltz," with Michelle Williams and Seth Rogan and Sarah Silverman.
In an interview, Polley talked about being Canadian, the personal story of her documentary, and the poison nature of celebrity.
Polley entertained a number of topics and questions:
On directing documentaries vs. feature films • I've always liked documentaries more than fictional narrative films. I can sit through any documentary and it will be educational even if it's terrible, but a bad feature film can make me want to die.
On being Canadian • It's a huge part of my identity and certainly a huge part of my work. There's not as much focus on the individual, there's more a focus on the collective. I think that's just in our makeup, our history and our social programs. What's great about being known in Canada is you're never too well-known. The word 'celebrity' wouldn't even apply to what I am in Canada.
On "Stories We Tell" and the striking moment in the film where she makes her father cry • Not being able to escape your family history for five days a week, 10 hours per day, was an exhausting process that would be claustrophobic for anybody. There were times I wanted to quit, and times when I was never sure why I kept going. … The film's setting of the recording studio allowed me to direct [my father] in a way that shocked me later as being quite callous.
On her latest project • Margaret Atwood's Alias Grace is a novel I'm adapting right now. It was the first film I ever wanted to make. I've spoken to her about it so far in a four-to-five-hour conversation. She's so generous. It's great to ask someone every question you ever wanted to know about one of your favorite books.
On how celebrity status is like poison • How destructive is it to sit for days on end and speak to people only about yourself, and not ask them any questions in return? In terms of promoting a film, I don't mind it at all, but there's something toxic about it. It's no wonder people go off the rails and become hideous and self-involved. It's a kind of brain-washing into becoming a total narcissist. What's awful is that after a day of this, I get used to it. How awful is it that I sit here and display no curiosity about your life, and be totally comfortable with you displaying all this curiosity about mine? I feel a certain sadness, and sense of disease, that we don't analyze the process more.
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