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Swords into Plowshares is the blog of the Peacemaking Program and the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations of the Presbyterian Mission Agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Seeking peace. Striving for justice. Together.
During the UN General Assembly meetings, world leaders gathered for a summit on international peacekeeping. Below is the declaration from 43 United Nations member states:
Declaration of Leaders' Summit on Peacekeeping
The Governments of Armenia, Australia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, France, Georgia, Germany, Ghana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Malaysia, Nepal, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Peru, Republic of Korea, Romania, Rwanda, Turkey, Senegal, Serbia, Sierra Leone, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Thailand, Ukraine, United States, United Kingdom, Uruguay, and Vietnam jointly declare their support for the following:
As the United Nations marks its seventieth anniversary ...
From the Presbyterian News Service:
The General Secretary of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon, a longtime church partner of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), sent a letter to the PC(USA) yesterday, expressing appreciation for PC(USA)'s "prophetic stand against all kinds of violence in Syria and your condemnation of the use of chemical attacks no matter who was the user." He also affirms the Synod's opposition to the use of force by the United States or any international power as it "will only multiply the suffering," and warns that "what happened in 2003 ...
by Anna Folz
On June 6, 2013, I attended a briefing titled, "Determined to Save Succeeding Generations from the Scourge of War". The title comes from the opening line of the UN Charter.
There were four speakers on the panel and each touched upon different aspects of war. Before the speakers started a video was shown. The video contained actual footage of the aftermath of war. The video showed the suffering of women, children dying, footage of men who had been shot. The video gave the viewer an opportunity to actually witness the human and environmental impact of war. The ...
In addition to the joys and concerns that are on your heart, the Presbyterian Ministry at the United Nations suggests prayers for:
Prayers for people of Libya as they struggle to find nonviolent, positive, and constructive ways to express themselves in the midst of armed attacks on their governmental infrastructure.
The situation at Guantanamo Bay prison facility
Prayers for President Barack Obama as he attempts to find a resolution to the hunger strike in the Guantanamo Bay prison facility that has reportedly spread to over 100 inmates; for leaders who make decisions concerning the facility; those who serve at ...
Post by Andy Gans, pastor of Fort King Presbyterian Church in Ocala, FL
So now what do we do? That's the question we all have after an incredible learning experience in Northern Ireland. How do we take this information and all we've learned back into our own context? These are the questions our group of 27 struggled with today as we engaged in a large group debriefing session. Through our discussion we observed that the stumbling blocks to peace and unity, not just here but back home as well, are ignorance, arrogance and the need for power. We felt what is needed is trust in the other and being able to see Christ in their eyes. Easier said than done isn't it?


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Vancouver and Whistler residents enjoyed the biggest return after hosting the 2010 Winter Games but Canadians across the country also benefitted from a boost in pride and nationalism.
Media Release | October 25, 2011
British Columbia's economy grew in 2010 with new businesses, jobs and an increase in visitor spending, all likely related to the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, says a University of British Columbia study that measured the impact of the Games.
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A rundown of events around North Platte and Lincoln County.
Thursday, Aug. 22
Downtown Maxwell Cruise night with music, food and car show. 6 p.m. Everyone welcome.
Friday, Aug. 23
Hershey Football Field - Outdoor Christian concert featuring Chye. Local Talent and hotdog feed at 7:30 p.m. Concert starts at 8:45. Free will offering. Bring your own lawn chair.
Saturday, Aug. 24
Farmers Market (Parkade Plaza parking lot) - Fresh produce, crafters, music. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Garden Glove (1800 E. 12th) Outdoor Market with local vendors. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Hershey - Fall Festival. Parade, water fight, meals, bake sales, car show, street dance and much more. Special prices around town on food & drink.
A to Z Books - 7-10:30 p.m. Open Mic Nite. Established performers and newcomers. Free-will donation. Refreshments provided or bring your own.
Wild West Arena (2300 N. Buffalo Bill) - Monster truck show. 7:30 p.m. Youth $14, Adults $19.
Lincoln Highway RV Park (4684 West Hwy. 30) - End of the Summer Mega Party featuring Dollarhyde, Jimmy Hooligan, Rukka Puff and more. 8 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at gate.
The Depot Restaurant Dine to the gypsy jazz music by Blue Swing 6-8 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 25
St. Patrick's Church BBQ (4th and Chestnut) - noon-3 p.m. $7 adults, $6 seniors. Raffle, silent auction, games, prizes.
Quality Inn and Suites - Miss Nebraska send-off reception for JaCee Pilkington, who is leaving for the Miss America pageant. She will perform and model her wardrobe. 3-5 p.m. Doors open 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 advance, $18 at door.
Tuesday, Aug. 27
North Platte Public Library - Author Karen Schutte speaks on German immigration to America. Book signing. Noon-1 p.m. Free event.
Lincoln County Historical Society (2400 N. Buffalo Bill Ave.) - Author Karen Schutte speaks on German immigration to America. 7-8 p.m.
Wednesday, Aug. 28
Senior Center (901 East 10th) - Dance to Doug Powers, Roger Anderson, Phil Merrill, Larry Jeffers. 7-9:30 p.m. $4. Bring finger food.
Thursday, Aug. 29
Sculley's Shooters (2221 E. Fourth) - Live music featuring No Justice. 9 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 31
Farmers Market (Parkade Plaza parking lot) - Fresh produce, crafters, a coffee bar, music. 7:30 a.m.
Cody Park - Nebraska State horseshoe tournament. Noon-1 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 1
Cody Park - State horseshoe tournament continues. Noon-1 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 7
Friday, Sept. 6
Holiday Inn Express and Suites - Col. Cody Show and Shine car show. Kick off BBQ for participants. Door prizes, food. Starts 6:30 p.m.
Downtown - Col. Cody Car Show and Shine on the bricks. Hundreds of classic cars on display 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Food vendors, snow cones, snacks. Restored car drawing @ 2 p.m. Pedal car raffle. At 4 p.m., participants return to Holiday Inn for dinner, dancing. Open to public with advance dinner ticket, must purchase ticket by noon Saturday.
Sunday, Sept. 8
Holiday Inn Express - Col. Cody Car Show and Shine - awards, raffle, 9:30 a.m.-11 p.m.
Cody Park - Arts in the Park. Arts and Crafts of all kinds on display for sale. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 12
Neville Center (301 E. 5th St.) - Town Hall Lecture Series featuring Bob Eubanks and Jamie Farr. 10:30 a.m. Series tickets $60 for four lectures.
Friday, Sept. 13
Saturday, Sept. 14
Wellfleet - Wellfleet Fall Festival. Many events. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Food, parade, tractor pull, games, more.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Neville Center (301 E. 5th St.) - Live gypsy guitar music from Olli Soikkeli of Finland, with Blue Swing of North Platte. 7 p.m. $15.
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Chelsea Duff: Finding Your Life's Passion
Chelsea, a 2013 graduate, is teaching English in South Korea and living in Hwacheon — a poor, rural military village about six miles from the Demilitarization Zone.
As an English teaching assistant, her role includes introducing methods on how to add fun and life to teaching — a different approach from the rote memorization techniques often associated with the Korean educational system.
"The best part of my experience has been living with a Korean family with very young children ages 1, 4 and 7," she says. "Through this, I have learned a lot about Korean culture and feel like a big sister who is truly making an impact."
Chelsea entered Alma, in her words, as a "shy freshman afraid of failure," but this soon changed as she began to get involved with the campus and community.
At Alma, she was involved in a number of student organizations and activities. She also worked with orphans in Ukraine through a Posey Global Scholarship and kindergarten students in Peru through a spring term service-learning course.
"Although my classroom experiences were engaging, albeit challenging, it was the experiential learning at Alma that changed my life the most," she says. "At Alma, I learned not to be afraid to try new things, because it may just be in something new that you find your true passion in life."


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Calling the 'Material Girl' singer 'irritant,' Piers Morgan says he will not allow her to his talk show unless she apologizes to him.
Newsman-turned-TV personality Piers Morgan has given Madonna hope after snubbing the pop superstar from his new CNN talk show - he'll lift the ban if she publicly apologizes for being an annoyance to him. Morgan famously clashed with the Material Girl several times when he was a tabloid editor in the UK - and he's launching his new show by insisting she isn't welcome as a guest.
He says, "She's kind of been an irritant in my life for 20 years, so I had to ban her from the show. It's probably quite childish, but it made me feel better." But Morgan insists the door is still slightly ajar for Madonna, should she want to appear on his show, which debuts next week, January 17 in America.
He adds, "A bended-knee apology on CNN might swing it. Other than that, it's a lifetime ban." And the British newsman already has plans to interview a major pop superstar: "Lady GaGa is half her age, twice as good-looking, twice as talented, and twice as hot. I mean, why would I bother with Madonna, seriously."


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Chapter was okay. Ichigo part was.....what a fucking loser. I bet his Quincy powers are making his Zanpakto/Shinigami half be fucked up.
Chapter was okay. Ichigo part was.....what a fucking loser. I bet his Quincy powers are making his Zanpakto/Shinigami half be fucked up.
Meh, i am more curious about Zaraki then Ichigo being QQ mode yet again, and needing to talk a lot now with his father about his and his mom their past...
His zankaptou will be repaired anyway, no way in hell that they let it the way it is.
Good to hear that the anime will return soon, some of the stuff that happened is just a MUST see!
It was so lame to see Unohana "die" so easily and without a PROPER fight with Zaraki. And the lamest thing ever was not to tell his Shikai's name in this episode.... #.# Next couple episodes might focus back on Ichigo now and his talk with his pops about mother, his Quincy side etc. Hoping for some major secret to be revealed though.
Can't wait for the anime to come back, was about time too :>
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YAY Anime's back that's awesome!.. Also kinda worrying, there's not been THAT many chapters and alot of them were so short we'll probably be seeing 4+ chapters per episode, either we'll be getting fillers in the Anime... or this arc (and by extension Bleach) is nearly over....
Back on the current Chapter....
I FUCKING TOLD YOU! I hate Kubo! I said he'd troll us and cut to Ichirenji this ep and he fucking did at the WORST possible time.
So..... Shocker, the interest character of Unohana is beaten by the boring fan favourite Kenpachi and despite the fact he has enough power now to kill one of the three strongest living captains, they give him MORE power, making the one interesting thing about him not matter any more. p.s. I still think Yachiru should/will be his Zanpaktou's spirit .
As for Renji... Looking pretty boss there so he's going to get a new Zanpaktou, hope they give him a slightly better one than Zabimaru, the bankai was so.. Pointless.. The question is, if he DOES get a new Zanpaktou.. Will he be starting from scratch, or will he still have Bankai etc?
Ichigo is a failure... Is anyone surprised? He's only got this far because of Dues ex Machina, he's a horrible fighter with less skill and technique than Zaraki, if he DOES go away and "Find himself" (more than likely by talking to Isshin, Urahara and maybe Inoue/Rukia) then come back at a later point with either a fixed Zangetsu, or possibly a Quincy Bow (which would be llaammee).
Overall a... wierd chapter, not sure I'm totally happy with the conclusion of the Unohana/Zaraki showdown, even though we all called the ending it still seems a little flat, as for the shift to the Ichigo/Renji arc, well, nothing special happened so there's nothing to really comment on.
yay the animes coming back though!
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I get the whole "only one Kenpachi" in an era thing but the whole point of this story line is that there's another massive enemy power so we need more powerful fighters. So they kill off their best fighter to make their 2nd best 1st. Um..... wouldn't you want all your best fighters at your disposal?
I've got to say... the "Senior Captains" aren't making much of a show for themselves. Yama-ji went godmode against "Juha" but it turns out that it was a trap, Unohana has now been killed by Zaraki, and Ukitake is still ill, so will more than likely not fight in the upcoming battles... Lets just hope Shunsui can represent, or the senior captains are all fairly anti climactic.
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I still find it weird how Ichigo lost to Renji.. i mean did he supress every sort of training he ever went through? Half of his Shinigami life was done training and controlling his hollow form, I'm gonna be pissed if he was stubborn enough to not go all Hollow on Renji's ass. Seriously.. RENJI.. that guy's the weakest supporting char I've ever seen. but w/e
That's something I disliked about the whole fight-to-the-death situation. No matter who wins, you end up with one less fighter. Of course, if Unohana won, she doesn't get any stronger, so Gotei doesn't gain anything. Now Zaraki was won, and is now stronger than Unohana, but he would have to be a lot stronger than her to make up for the fact they just lost a major fighter and healer.
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He finally knows his shikai's name, so he will release it's ability.
It's more that the w/e those things were called didn't acknowledge him because he didn't know his complete past, aka his Quincy blood/history. If he gets to know that he will beat Renji again.
Also; Renji didn't get send flying by the punch :P
If you're talking about This I don't think that's a punch... for a start... he doesn't punch him He uses the ever awesome double finger guns and pushes his back with Kido.
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I meant this. When they are just finished inside that healing pool. (Should have been more specific )
aaah yeah ok, I'd forgotten about that.
tbh Renji is a bit of a boss, he's just GODAWFUL at picking his opponents , he has a tendency to pick people that he has no hope of beating, due to them being pimped out super captains *cough* Byakuya *cough* and him being a fairly fresh promoted VC whose JUST descovered Bankai. I'm kinda hoping that once he gets a new Zanpaktou/fixes Zabimaru, he'll frak off, train up for a long time, them arrive just when he's needed to stomp on some bitches.
Also, speaking of the scarfed one, where the hell is Byakuya during all this training? He was sent with Ichigo and Renji right? I guess he had to spend more time in the healing pools due to being minced by that scary ass Stern Ritter... I really hope they bring him back and power him up as well, so he's at the same level as Zaraki, I really liked their rivalry, it would be a bit lame if they just left it alone now that Zaraki has been plot armored to stupid levels.
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Would be nice to see Renji be a savior for once, instead of the usual "Ichigo, save us all while you are not even a shinigami for a year and we all got +100 year experience"
Byakuya was (near) dead, so i guess he got a very special threatment. Remember; he thought himself (and every reader) that he was dead, and didn't Senbonzakura shatter?
Frankly speaking, Byakuya SHOULD have died. They only had one "big" loss; Yamamoto. Against what, 4-6? Zaraki killed 3, Yamamoto killed atleast 2.
I hope, that after this arc is over that they make a few more fillers. Like Gallahadd said; the rivary between Zaraki and Byakuya is just awesome, and seeing how both will get new powers(?)/powered up it should be great. Even if it's only a friendly sparring.
Somehow i can see them fight "together" too, just as they did with Yammy.
Aye tbh Zaraki and Byakuya should both be dead right now. But Zaraki is now suddenly top gun, so I think Byakuya needs to be powered up as well
I don't think Senbonzakura shattered... As Nodt stole the Bankai, then "Killed" Byakuya with it (which I still think makes Byakuya a pimp, the only way he could be beaten was by his own bankai ).
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What if the Kenpachi don't simply pass on the name but the Bankai aswell.
In this page http://mangastream.com/read/bleach/68118643/10 it looks like she gives him her sword and right after that he starts hearing the voice.
If this is the case having such a terible showing of unohana her bankai was because its gonna be shown on zaraki instead.


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Hi.. I am still finding my feet with ISPCONFIG and need to install Joomla 1.5. I have created a new site (under reseller, client) and set up as subdomain.domain.com. All is marked in DNS. Set up admin user for the site, given password, admin rights, and created database etc. Then ftped to the only account for that particular site (as ftp subdomain.domain.com), login with aforementioned username and password (which is not the main ISPCONFIG UID!) and ftped over the various files as per joomlacode.org/gf/download/docmanfileversion/ 630/16087/1.5_Installation_Manual_version_0.4.pdf. Whatever I do or try, typing post install http://subdomain.domain.com does not bring up Joomla installation as it implies. Just a "it works" message from ISPCONFIG. Looking at the ftp, when I log in it gives me the default of / and I have tried copying the files in /web and also when that did not work in /user/web6_test/web (web6_test is the given name to the user) and neither work. I had assumed the former should be the correct, but both don't work. What am I doing wrong, apart from losing hair in the process. Thanks..
Please make sure that you enabled the "administrator" option for the ftp user that you used to upload the files. Otherweise the files will go to the users home directory. Also make sutre that you uploaded all files into the "web" folder of the user account.
Hi. There is so far only one user associated with the web and administrator was checked. I had tried copying both the entire archive contents (unzipped) into both web directories (per original message) and then copying the entire directory, so you would either have /(default directory)/joomla/(files) and /(default directory)/(files) and ddn't work. I've not changed the logins from when you helped set up the system and there is only one web so far in the system in case it is something to check
You should not copy the files to the ftp root directory, you must put them inside the "web" directory.
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They might collectively manage billions of dollars of other people's money, but that doesn't mean they always get it right. Here's a look at five big-time money managers' moves from Q1 that had me scratching my head. See if you agree with my assessment, or theirs.
Soros Bought SPDR Gold Trust ETF
I hope the irony doesn't escape you. The bulk of George Soros' recent (since 2010) shtick has been that gold's rally was pushing the commodity into a terrifying bubble. Fair enough — everyone's entitled to an opinion. On the other hand, he still has not answered the question: If gold's in a bubble that's ready to pop, why did he buy triple his exposure to the commodity in Q1 by buying 319,550 more shares of the SPDR Gold Trust ETF (NYSE:GLD)?
Here's the irony: The bubble that Soros has been warning about but betting against finally did pop. Though we don't know at what point he bought those new GLD shares, we do know the fund is just a tad above its low point for the year, and has likely developed a bigger downtrend … the very one he's been talking about for a while.
Icahn Sold Chesapeake Energy
To be fair, Chesapeake Energy (NYSE:CHK) has been under fire for a while, and it's just prudent to cut loose of losers. In that regard, Carl Icahn technically made the right call by dumping the majority of his $475 million stake in the oil and gas company.
What was errant was the timing. Chesapeake struggled for most of last year and didn't have a great 2010 either. If anything, Icahn should have sold it earlier, or not at all. To shed it now — perhaps within reach of a bottom — just locks in a loss that he should have cut bait on long ago. The best choice as of Q1 might have been to just stick with it and wait for the rebound (which might well be unfurling now).
Paulson Bought Sara Lee
John Paulson also made a new acquisition of Sara Lee (NYSE:SLE), with the ultimate intent of spinning off its coffee and tea division, and subsequently listing that unit on the Amsterdam exchange. The remaining part of Sara Lee — which both Soros and John Paulson likely recognize is struggling — will pay a special dividend of $3 as part of the rather complicated breakup. Perhaps Paulson is trying to get in on Soros' action.
The thing is (and it seems fewer and fewer money managers get this anymore), there's still a struggling pastry maker being left behind, and the stock was overvalued — with a P/E in the 20s — even before the spinoff talk started and the struggle became clear. Though the split might well unlock the unrealized value of both divisions, those theoretical "value unlocks" don't always pan out, and I doubt Paulson or Soros know how to bake a cake any better than Sara Lee.
Pershing Square Didn't Sell J.C. Penney
I can't help but wonder if Pershing founder Bill Ackman's idea with J.C. Penney (NYSE:JCP) was a play borrowed from Edward Lampert's effort to rebuild Sears Holdings (NASDAQ:SHLD), which got off to an apparent great start, but has since fallen flat.
Here's a little secret about retailing: From the outside looking in, it looks easy. From the inside, though, it's anything but easy — things are not as simple as they seem. Lampert is learning that the hard way, and I suspect Bill Ackman is starting to see the same light. He now owns 39.1 million shares of Penney (about 18% of the company), or a $1.39 billion stake that started being built in 2010. Though he has poked and prodded, including picking a new CEO, little has changed for the struggling retailer. In fact, things are getting worse.
Soros Sold Google
Finally, call me an age-ist if you want, but I have to wonder if George Soros sold his entire $170 million stake in Google (NASDAQ:GOOG) because the 81-year-old investor just can't/doesn't want to embrace the digital era. I'm just sayin'.
In his defense, GOOG shares have gone practically nowhere since the beginning of 2010, and the company even posted a rare earnings miss a couple of quarters ago. So, why bother, right? Yet Google is an earnings-growth juggernaut and has continued to consistently crank up the bottom line since 2004 no matter what curveballs are thrown its way. Sooner or later, that 20%-ish growth rate is going to make that forward-looking P/E of 13.8 look too good to pass up.
As of this writing, James Brumley did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities.


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Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed are getting married! The couple's wedding invitation and announcement are officially out and full of family character. What else would you expect?
Click below for a look at Gene Simmons' wedding announcement and a hand-drawn sketch of the family!
With the Oct. 1 wedding of Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed just one month away, lucky guests have received an invitation made in part by the couple's children. Son Nick took to sketching on behalf of his parents' walk down the aisle while daughter Sophie played with the written word.
The kid's side of the Simmons wedding announcement reads:
"After 28 years of loose strings, our parents have finally decided to tie the knot.
Our mother will share our horrendous hyphenate of a last name and our father's life ... well, it doesn't change that much.
But we will be united as a Family in title and spirit forever.
There will no longer be team Tweed or Team Simmons, but instead a team Tweed-Simmons, as annoying as that is.
We hope you're on it."
The long-awaited proposal from the KISS rocker to the actress aired in July on the family reality show Family Jewels. "I come with so much baggage, but you're the only friend I've got. You're the only one I love... and you're the only one I ever will love," Simmons told Tweed. "I've never said those words to anybody. And I don't ever want to... funny, I used to watch movies where they say I can't live without you, but for me it's true."
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Since Kenneth J. Boshart went into business for himself in 1999, he has learned about going with the flow.
A chemical engineer with a lifelong love of cars, he founded Boshart Engineering to help Asian manufacturers of cars prove that their products could meet federal and state air emission regulations before mass producing them for the U.S. market.
Along the way, Boshart started helping manufacturers of SUVs, pickups and delivery trucks convert vehicles that had combustion engines to run on electricity as the next step in reducing emissions.
He also tried to build his own electric vehicle, but it proved too costly to manufacture.
But it wasnât entirely a loss. Out of that experience, Boshart became acquainted with SK Energy Co., Ltd., a $50 billion South Korean oil company that owned technology that could be used to remove the black particles that spews from the exhaust pipes of diesel trucks. âWe said California needs this technology and helped them get approval from the Air Resources Board to sell it in California,â Boshart said.
Two years ago Boshartâs company began selling SK Energyâs diesel particulate filter system in the United States, and he said now he is completing an agreement to buy the diesel filter business, which he expects to generate more work for his own Ontario-based firm.
Boshart said his business is being fueled in large part by a requirement in California for an estimated 250,000 diesel trucks to be retrofitted with particulate reducing filters or less-polluting engines or taken off the road. He figures the stiffening of diesel emissions regulations will keep him busy for the next five to seven years.
Q: Is being in the Inland Empire an advantage for your business?
A: It is a good place for distribution of our product and there are a lot of trucking companies here.
Q: Will you be hiring more people?
A: We could be hiring 10 to 15 more over the next year. It depends how sales develop for us.
Q: What kinds of workers will you need?
A: We will do some installation of the filters on the trucks and some diagnostic activity. So we would be hiring technicians, engineers, sales people and maybe a clerical type or two.
Q: How do you hire?
A: There are a couple of avenues we use. We hired an accounting person within the last couple weeks and ended up using a search firm, Robert Half. Also we advertise in Monster and go through the resumes that come in. After that we use an outside consulting company called Talent Plus. They evaluate whether people are fit for the position.
Q: Did you have trouble in the past with new employees not fitting in?
A. In the past we hired a lot of people to test drive the trucks from customers for durability and emissions. I wasnât doing any screening at that point and we had accidents that cost us quite a bit of money. I had started using the services of Talent Plus for management people. So we started using Talent Plus for drivers as well.
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Spatiality and Transpatiality in Workplace Environments.
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It is widely considered that the physical layout of workplace environments has an influence on social interaction and therefore the social structure of an organisation. However, there is little accordance among scholars from different disciplines on exactly how the relationship between space and organisation is constituted. Empirical studies often come to different conclusions: for example, on the influence of an open-plan office on communication patterns among staff, as many studies report increases as report decreases or unchanged communication behaviours. This evidence-base is further confused since few studies make a link between a profound spatial and an organisational analysis. We suggest that the inconsistency of results is for two main reasons: first, methodologies for operationalising variables differ significantly with each study tending to analyse a distinct notion of a phenomenon. This makes further comparative conclusions and predictive modelling problematic. Second, even where the same methods are used, contradictory evidence emerges, where one organisation reacts differently to another to similar spatial conditions. This suggests that, at the core of the problem, lies an apparent lack of understanding of the nature of the space-organisation relationship. This paper explores these phenomena by drawing on the results of various case studies conducted over the last few years in diverse organisational settings (a university, a research institute, and in corporate media companies). Two main lines of argument will be developed: first we will show that some influences of space on organisational behaviour seem to be generic. Understanding of these generic influences may be used to design spaces enhancing interaction and knowledge flow for any type of organisation. Second, we outline how organisations depend on context, culture and character, and may react to similar spatial configurations in a unique way. We will suggest why this may be the case, referring to Hillier and Hanson's notion of spatial and transpatial modes of social cohesion. The two underlying theoretical concepts, i.e. space as 'generic function' and spatial versus transpatial operations will be discussed concerning their application to, and meaningfulness for, workplace environments. Finally, inferences are drawn for the practice of evidence-based design.
Type: | Proceedings paper |
Title: | Spatiality and Transpatiality in Workplace Environments |
Event: | 7th International Space Syntax Symposium |
Location: | Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden |
Dates: | 2009-06-08 - 2011-06-11 |
Publisher version: | http://www.sss7.org/Proceedings_list.html |
Keywords: | Space Syntax, Complex Buildings, Office, Organisational Behaviour, Spatial, Transpatial |
UCL classification: | UCL > School of BEAMS > Faculty of the Built Environment > Built Environment Faculty Office |
URI: | http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/738459 |
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rachel from burnsville, mn
04/17/2016Reviewer is A current student here.
1 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety very safe campus.
Greek Life no greek life.
Clubs and Activities there is lots of different clubs to join!
Great for these types of students it is great for laid back students and students who want small population of students.
Bang for the buck it is a very reasonable priced college for what you get.
What to do for fun join different clubs and organizations.
Food and Dining the food is pretty good! there is lots to choose from the menu. there is only the cafeteria. the food gets tiring after awhile.
Dorm Life there is no dorm life. there are apartments right across from campus though.
Academic Rigor they are great in the academic section. they are not so hard where you can't pass but they do challenge you!
Tips for prospective students always attend classes. have a relationship with the teachers. they are great!
In three sentences inver hills community college has helped me in many ways. for staters they have helped me get into the college routine. this is the best community college!
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VALERIA from West Saint Paul, MN
12/26/2015Reviewer is A current student here.
2 of 29
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities clubs are the best, I currently join 3 and it have been challenging but great balancing the time between clubs and classes.
What to do for fun there is a club for almost every kind of personality or preferences, I would recommend go find a club and make a group of friends once you have that things flow themselves and I assure you that you would have an awesome time at college
Food and Dining The food is really great but not too healthy. The hamburgers are the best in the menu, I really enjoy eating there.
Dorm Life They do not have dormitories but there are apartments right in front of the college which I won't recommend, just personal opinion, it doesn't mean you would not like them
Academic Rigor For me I am going for Nursing School so some of the courses I've had to take were pretty hard, but doable, and rewarding. There is a lot of time to be spending studying and doing homework but I mean that is kind of the point if you are in higher education.
Tips for prospective students Focus on your test, specially for science course it can be challenging but use all the resources you can and you will success, there they have peer tutors, writing center, biology lab and SPEAK WITH YOU PROFESSOR they know best and can lead you to the best place in the subject
In three sentences A very ethnicity diverse campus, where you can find really good friends for all around the world, here you would definitively a place where you would fit, the awesome thing of Inver Hills is the peer help, students and professors are friendly caring and supportive.
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Nai from Saint Paul, MN
12/22/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
3 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety The campus is very safe. I have some classes that end at 9:40pm, and I have to walk through a parking lot to get in my car. There is always a police in their car out there plus the Parking lot is well lit.
Clubs and Activities There is a club for everyone.
Great for these types of students Students who for sure know what they want to do for a career. Very motivated students. Students who want a small class room, with a teacher who is more than available.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Nothing unusual from my experience so far.All the campus building was built around a oval walk way which is really cool. There is absolutely no way to get lost.
Bang for the buck I am a full time student pursuing a LPN degree for $5000 a year!! That is pretty cheep compare to other institute for the same degree. There is just a lot support from people who want you to succeed that you will never feel alone.
What to do for fun There are so many clubs to join, ones that even are for your major specific. lots of volunteering opportunity with many different organization. weight room which is free for students, and the gym if there is not a class using the space.
Food and Dining The cafe food is excellent and the staffs are super friendly.
Dorm Life There are no dorms for this college.
Tips for prospective students A lot of people here are willing to help you succeed. You have to learn how to management your time wisely. Some teachers will give you a list of work you for that class and you have until the end of the semester to complete it, but its up to you how soon you want to complete it.
In three sentences The Campus has a very welcoming environment. The college offers many help for student, such as academic work or even help getting free food for home. There are also many indoor and outdoor spaces for you to study or do homework.
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Megan from Rosemount, MN
10/06/2014Reviewer is A past student here.
4 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun Bring a group of friends to the cafeteria or outside at the benches.
Tips for prospective students Stay on top of your homework; professors wont remind you.
In three sentences I love this school: the view outside is breath taking. The professors are very kind and helpful.
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Karina from Eagan, MN
06/28/2014Reviewer is A past student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 5 of 29
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus One of the unique things about Inver is our garden. Students, faculty, or even local people, may reserve their own garden spot to grow food. Also, certain food we grow goes toward the mobile pantry -- which is accessible to any student on campus, regardless of their need of it. The mobile pantry is a nice way to feed students that may be hungry, and it comes around once a week and has healthy options.
Bang for the buck It is very affordable, class-wise and book-wise! There are many options of when and where to take your courses (nights, day, and online). It is a great environment for learning, as it is a smaller college, so professors are typically more invested in their students. It is definitely worth considering if you'd like an affordable, quality general education before you transfer to a four-year school!
What to do for fun Join clubs, hang out in the green room (sometimes there are free movies or snacks available), and join events that have free food and games!
Food and Dining It is a little pricey, but there a good amount of options, and of course healthy choices! During finals time, they typically give out free study food -- like bananas, apples, water bottles, and candy. Also, there are times when they give out free snacks after 5 pm.
Dorm Life There aren't any dorms for Inver, but there are affordable apartments right near the school. These apartments typically include room-mates to keep costs low.
Academic Rigor The work-load is not overwhelming, but the professors do give a fair amount of work. The difficulty of classes largely depends on what class subject it is, and what teacher you end up with.
Tips for prospective students Check out the Inver Hills website, and you might be surprised at what kind of programs and degrees are available! If you end up attending here, take advantage of your professor's office hours: they love it when students come in for clarification, or for any extra help. It will help you succeed in their class! Also, sign up for classes early, so that you can have the perfect schedule!
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Ntxhuav from Saint Paul, MN
02/20/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
6 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety It's quiet and there is security patrolling the lots.
Clubs and Activities There's a variety of clubs on campus, and they're really accessible.
What to do for fun There is the rec center. You can lift weights or just go to the workout room to use their equipment. There's a selection to it. Also there is own gym in available days. They provide a schedule fort you to view.
Food and Dining Good is okay. I early order from the cafeteria, but they have a good selection.
Dorm Life I live nearby, so I can not speak to this. But ice heard from other classmates that it's nice to live across the street from school.
Academic Rigor If there are any struggles with your studies here at inverhills, they have help available. Tutors and some online help as well. Most of the time they are your own classmates.
Tips for prospective students Parking can some times be hectic, so come early. The earlier you are, the more study time you get, and the better the parking.
In three sentences The staff here is great, they can almost always make time and take the effort to meet with you after class. Community is small, and not crowded. They have just upgraded their library and computer room and it gives us students now space to work with.
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Christine from Eagan, MN
02/11/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
7 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun Intramural volleyball and spanish club
Tips for prospective students Do well on your accuplacer to avoid redoing classes done in the past. Always rent or get used books. FILL OUT A FAFSA!!!
In three sentences Inver Hills is very close to home for me and was easy to get accepted. There are a lot of classes that the school makes you take that are classes you have already taken. There is no way around this and it is very annoying.
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Ashley from Inver Grove Heights, MN
02/11/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
8 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun Not much.
Food and Dining Food is okay, but very overpriced.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Academic Rigor Just do the work and you'll probably get a B.
Tips for prospective students Come here to get generals it's way cheaper. Take the bus or carpool because the parking lot is horrible.
In three sentences Most teachers care a lot about the students. Great way to get generals before transferring. Horrible parking lot.
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Kevin from Little Canada, MN
01/27/2014Reviewer is A current student here.
9 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety Security is available 24/7 you never miss to see someone who knows where to direct you need at any given time.
Clubs and Activities Something for everyone IHCC makes it easy for one to identify with a group that seems fit for their passions a career choices.
Great for these types of students From parents to student straight from high school IHCC would be your key to succeeding in your careers.
What to do for fun A lot of activities go on at IHCC. Soccer is my favorite based on the roots that trace back to my origin. There is a gymnasium and tonnes of sports from aerobics to weight-lifting exercise go on there. We have a variety of clubs one can join to meet people with common notions as well as perform in front audiences. Service learning project that go on in and out of the school. This is a good way to put what we learn in class to real life situations where critical thinking is required.
Food and Dining Great cafeteria with a cheap variety of food.
Dorm Life Cheap apartment around campus is available.
Academic Rigor Very sophisticated learning environment, everything is equipped to promote student success.
Tips for prospective students Plan your time well if you intend to join college. A lot of you will be leaving home to attend college that means you do not live under you parents supervision this makes you the master of your on choices. Pick your friends wisely as many people become swayed by parties that go on in college and tend to forget what brought them to school. A lifetime of comfort and prestige is far more worth than the four years blind-sightedness and constant obstruction from concentration on education. The hard work you put in will inevitably pay off so stay focused and keep in mind the end goal.
In three sentences It's the best place to pursue college education. The credit courses are rated at reasonable prices. You would never want take classes anywhere else due to the great professors at IHCC.
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Aweis from Saint Paul, MN
12/11/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
10 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun The activity's build has many different things to do for fun. You can go to the gum and play basketball with friend, or play pool and ping pong. If you want, you could also relax and watch some tv.
Food and Dining Food here is very delicious, although kind of pricey.
Dorm Life Have not lived in the housings that are available
Academic Rigor You get what you put in. If you put it a lot of time and dedication, you will succeed in your class. If not, you will fail. Teachers do well covering topics very clearly.
Tips for prospective students Learn building names and you will make it here!!
In three sentences It is a small, unscary, beautiful school. Faculty and staff are very nice and helpful. Students are fun and easy to get along with.
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Chi from Inver Grove Heights, MN
09/10/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
11 of 29
Categories Comments Great for these types of students PC Gamers you will find your click quick if you hang out in the student commons. Music fanatics hang out in the Fine Arts building. You'll meet all kinds of students throughout classes and keep an open mind.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus If you keep up to date with the weekly bulletin there will be student life activities going so if you're looking for peace and quiet keep an eye on that.
Bang for the buck Great school to start out at! Be wary of which classes transfer. But for most students grants tend to pay for most if not all the way through.
What to do for fun In the student commons there's always pc gamers around and if you have your little click of friends talking won't seem too much. If you're looking for otherwise in the activities building there is a game room although there tend to be a click there.
Food and Dining Food here is a little pricey but if you look out for the right deals they are fantastic. The dining area is nice during early and late points of the school day. There will at times be very obnoxious people and they can be very rude but if you mind your own business and have headphones you won't have a worry. If you're a pc gamer there's always a group you'll be able to talk to and maybe have a game or two while you're there.
Dorm Life I haven't experienced dorm life because there isn't a dorm to be had. But there is an apartment complex across the street that the school gives financial aid to students who are looking to live there and will provide a roommate. What I know of is that they are randomized and there's no request that I know of but the apartments are nice for a community school.
Academic Rigor Most of the generals will be based on the teachers. Talk to students in the student commons to get the exact scoop on certain teachers. But for the most part if you invest in the right amount of time you'll get the most out of it for the tests and assignments. They say about 4 hours of studying per credit a week, it really depends on your learning style and you'll find out what works best for you.
Tips for prospective students Be attentive to each teacher. No two teachers are the same and they have their own style of teaching and homework policies. What is put in will be given out.
In three sentences This school is great for new students and adults looking to continue their education. The student life is very laid back and will make any student welcome. With small class sizes you'll get the most out of education!
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Mariah from Cottage Grove, MN
07/24/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
12 of 29
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus You could ask some English teachers about the Goose story... Some feathered friends decided to make their home on campus and lay eggs. If you so much as went near one particular spot there was a possibility of getting attacked. Eventually it had to be roped off.
Bang for the buck Parking is free! Ans as it is a community college, classes are much less expensive than universities. You pay for tuition by the class, and every class is different. Also, most books are available to rent, which is much cheaper than buying them. However, if you do decide to buy your books, there is buyback at the end of each semester where you can sell the books back to the store and get some money back for them.
What to do for fun Many clubs are offered, and they depending on your area of study, there are some academic clubs as well.
Food and Dining The food is wonderful :) No meal plans are offered however, and if you are buying from the cafeteria everyday it can get expensive. But if you bring food, there are microwaves!
Dorm Life Apartments are offered directly next to campus, but there is no on-campus housing. I know many people who live/have lived there, and they enjoy it. :)
Academic Rigor Inver offers honors courses for those who have made the Dean's list (3.5 GPA or higher) and they can get pretty difficult. The other classes can vary as well, while the theatre class may not be as challenging as the math class, it all depends on the teacher. Make sure you leave more time to study for the more difficult classes.
Tips for prospective students It is a laid-back, friendly atmosphere, but it is a college, so if you don't care and don't study... you're going to have a bad time.
In three sentences Inver is fun, friendly, and cheap :) I have had some of my favorite professors here, and I think it is because most who teach here, really want to be here. IHCC is a non-research based college, meaning the professors' main goal is to teach and help the students, not anything else.
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Colleen from Inver Grove Heights, MN
07/11/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
13 of 29
Categories Comments Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Welcome week and finals week include free lunch (pizza) each semester.
Bang for the buck Great value for those planning on attending a four year college in the Minnesota State College system. Get your MnTC required credits done here much cheaper and while cheap/free at home.
Food and Dining Average cafeteria food. Custom made stir-fry's and pasta dishes.
Academic Rigor Fairly easy, however, I am a procrastinator, so I'd get stressed with a deadline fast approaching with nothing done yet.
Tips for prospective students Take speech and writing 1108 the first term, even if you dislike English. These classes will set you up for future sucess for the remainder of your college years. Most every class I had taken required some sort of 3 to 7 page written paper. Many others required giving presentations to the class.
In three sentences This school was perfect for me as a non-traditional student. Even though I was old enough to be some of the other student's parent, it was a great learning environment for all of us. Highly recommend for those just starting their college careers, no matter how old or young they are.
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Gabe from Lakeville, MN
03/07/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
14 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are many student activities like clubs and rentals if you think you want to go hiking or something along those lines. Not to mention movie days every once in a while!
Tips for prospective students All I have to say for anyone thinking about Inver, is to make sure you get help if your even remotely not understanding anything. Inver has many free tutors that are at your disposal whenever you need them.
In three sentences Inver Hills is a great college to start out at. With all it's student based activities and fun things going on every week (such as movies and magicians), it's hard not to have a bit of fun while learning.
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Kayla from Juneau, AK
02/27/2013Reviewer is A current student here.
15 of 29
Categories Comments Clubs and Activities Open gym, anyone?
Great for these types of students It's great for anyone that needs flexibility.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus The fine arts building is the best!
Bang for the buck Inver Hills is a community college. There's a great payment plan, where you can make small payments once a month.
What to do for fun There's tons of clubs, and our campus is beautiful. Sometimes it's just nice explore it.
Food and Dining Our cafeteria is always packed with students, and we have all kinds of exciting things going on down there.
Dorm Life We don't have dorms! However, there's a great apartment building across the street that works with college students and has a great set up.
Academic Rigor While my Literature class is challenging, my Painting class is lacking. Watch what you sign up for.
Tips for prospective students When you're signing up for classes, pay attention to where the class meets. Inver Hills does a lot of ASAP classes for full time adults, so my english class is off campus, and a few towns over.
In three sentences Inver Hills is incredibly friendly. Everyone makes an effort to work with your schedule, and go the extra mile. I've had a lot of fun there so far.
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from Hugo, MN
01/02/2013Reviewer is A past student here.
16 of 29
Categories Comments Food and Dining typical campus food. over priced and un-appetizing
In three sentences Good school, smaller class sizes than state universities.
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Therese from South Saint Paul, MN
12/07/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
17 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun I do not really do anything for fun at Inver Hills. I love studying so that is what I do here, but in terms of organizations, they could work on getting more students involved.
Food and Dining The food is great! The diner is nice and they make the food very quickly. I personally love the french fries, there is something about them that makes me want more!
Dorm Life There is not a dorm here, but there is an apartment across the parking lot that students can live in!
Academic Rigor The academics are great here! The professors care a lot about you and want you to succeed!
Tips for prospective students Look up your professors! ratemyprofessor.com is a great website to go to! Also, stay on top of your studies! DO NOT slack off because it will only hurt you in the end!!
In three sentences This school is great for starting out and people who want a degree in two years. The professors and administration are fantastic and they always try to help you do better! I am extremely happy that I chose to get my generals here, and would recommend this school to anyone!
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Sarah from Lakeville, MN
11/08/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
18 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety I never feel like I could be put in any danger
What to do for fun There are many clubs and events for this school
Food and Dining The food is great. There are a lot of choices and many of them are healthy.
Dorm Life There are no dorms at this school
Academic Rigor The work is challenging but not impossible
Tips for prospective students Navigating the website and many email adresses you are given is hard at first, but once you get help it is extremey simple to use
In three sentences Inver Hills is a great school to go to. The teachers and classes are excellent and you feel that they are there to help you. The campus is also beautiful, and there is a great library, cafeteria, and many places to study
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Kevin from Savage, MN
08/16/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
19 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety Security is on staff.
Great for these types of students Veterans Reserve Military members EMT students Law enforcement students
Bang for the buck Great degrees at great rates.
What to do for fun Lounge at the student lounge. Talk and attend learning communities. Meeting new people.
Food and Dining No cafeterias, but have vending machines for snacks and drinks.
Dorm Life No dorms.
Tips for prospective students Ask lots of questions.
In three sentences The school is known for its great EMT and Criminal Justice programs. The environment of the school is very friendly and welcoming. The staff and teachers of this school are very knowledgeable and helpful.
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Kyrsten from Hastings, MN
08/05/2012Reviewer is A past student here.
20 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety There is nothing to worry about on this campus. I have never felt uncomfortable or unsafe while attending this college. It is a cozy place to learn.
Bang for the buck You get the same education here with great, friendly professors as you would anywhere else. One of the best ways to get the education you need for half the price of a university.
Food and Dining I give three stars because I have only eaten on campus once or twice. I had soup and a pizza and what can I say...it was food!
Dorm Life This college has no dorms.
Academic Rigor Don't be fooled by the term community college--professors here do challenge you to the best of your ability.
Tips for prospective students Connect with your professors--I have not been a student there since winter of 2010 and I still keep in touch with some of my favorite professors. One has wrote me a letter of recommendation to study abroad in Australia.
In three sentences Caring, dedicated, and knowledgable professors! Campus is nice and small, it's own cute little community. Great value, bang for your buck.
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Stephanie from Cottage Grove, MN
08/01/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
21 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety Its a smaller campus so its less scary plus there are always people around.
Clubs and Activities There are a lot to choose from!
Great for these types of students All!
Bang for the buck So worth the money.
What to do for fun There's clubs, a gym open free to students and even a garden where students can have their own plants.
Food and Dining I don't eat in the cafe often, but there are a lot of choices and good food.
Dorm Life There are no dorms.
Academic Rigor It really depends on what classes you take, but treat every class like it is important.
Tips for prospective students Have fun, but work hard.
In three sentences Inver Hills is a great college for independent learning and one-on-one learning. Inver also gives the option for o campus and internet classes, which is really helpful for busy schedules.
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Molli from West Saint Paul, MN
07/31/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
22 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun A lot of recreational sporting teams and extracurricular activities.
Food and Dining Very good variety of food! Not bad prices either.
Dorm Life There are no dorms, but there are apartments available on campus.
Academic Rigor It is a little challenging. Not too bad compared to high school.
Tips for prospective students Stay on top of your homework. Get ahead of the game if you can.
In three sentences Everyone is very nice and accepting. Very easy to make new friends. Professors are great.
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Anthony from Eagan, MN
07/26/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
23 of 29
Categories Comments Tips for prospective students There are great transfer opportunities. These opportunities are welcomed by campus staff and staff is very helpful in the process.
In three sentences This is a friendly and caring school environment. Staff and professors are very helpful and welcoming. There are also tons of services and extra-curricular activities students can be involved in.
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Krysta from Cannon Falls, MN
07/12/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 24 of 29
Categories Comments What to do for fun There are tons of activities around campus. They have a lot of student functions during the year. The teachers often will offer extra credit for some of the events that are held on campus also!
Food and Dining The cafeteria at this school is great! They are pretty cheap, and they have a variety of food selections. Anything from pre-made sandwiches, to freshly cooked hamburgers. The also have plenty of vending machines around, so if you are low on energy in between or even during class, you can use those.
Dorm Life This community college does NOT offer dorms! They do, however, offer student housing down the street from campus. This is at a discounted rate, and the options vary from sharing a place with a few students, to having a simple place to call your own with some of your friends.
Academic Rigor The programs that they offer are very diverse. If they don't have a particular program that you want to enroll in, the generalized associates degree is an easy 60 credits. The teachers are very knowledgeable, and stay on topic! The classes are always fun, but they teach you everything you need to know to feel like you are getting your money out of it.
Tips for prospective students Research the classes that you need to take for the program you want. If you like a certain teacher, take them for as many classes that they teach! This is very helpful for returning students. Make sure you look at all financial aid options, before deciding to not go to school!
In three sentences Inver Hills is a great school with many great features! It offers many different classes and courses that appeal to just about anyone. The teachers are wonderful, and they are always willing to help out.
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06/22/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 25 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe but no phones in any parking lot for back up or emergency.
Greek Life do your job and study hard.
Clubs and Activities International club is sometimes fun.
Great for these types of students *Law *Math *English *Nurse *Transfering *And look for more information at www.inverhills.edu.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus Some class are out of campus (I did not mean online), and there is another public library near campus too.
Bang for the buck Instrutors, tutors and Student Success Day are very helpful for student to suceed.
What to do for fun Go to the gym to exercise.
Food and Dining Cafeteria is OK but the food is expensive and there is no discount for students.
Dorm Life No Dorms and no rooms.
Tips for prospective students Any questions, ask the student workers because they tend to know accurately than the faculties/staffs
In three sentences Inver Hills is the BEST!!
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Kellyn from Saint Paul, MN
05/19/2012Reviewer is Accepted here and planning to attend soon. Reviewer has been to campus.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 26 of 29
Categories Comments Food and Dining I have yet to try their food.
Dorm Life This school does not have on campus housing but there is an apartment complex right across the street.
Tips for prospective students Schedule for your classes early!
In three sentences This college is in a very nice location, the city reminds me of home and the people are so nice. The campus is gorgeous.. very outdoorsy and simple. The staff are very helpful and direct me to where I need to be.
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Ashley from Burnsville, MN
04/10/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 27 of 29
Categories Comments Campus Safety Very safe and neat. No smoking policy which is great.
Clubs and Activities There are LOTS of clubs there almost for every occupation your looking to get into.
Bang for the buck It is worth your money to go there.
What to do for fun Co-Ed softball team. Also there are plenty of fun events and games you are able to do. Also there is a room where people are able to socialize and play pool. ECT.
Food and Dining Good food and also have a lot of choices. It just can be very spendy.
Dorm Life No dorms, but there are apartments near by.
Academic Rigor The teachers there are a lot of fun. But some of the teachers I had taken just did not catch my interest.
Tips for prospective students Try to always be on time. Also make sure you have a relationship with your teachers it will help a lot.
In three sentences Its a very friendly school which has all age groups of people. Also the school is clean and has a lot of fun activities your able to do. Would definitely recommend this school.
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Marlea from Farmington, MN
03/16/2012Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 28 of 29
Categories Comments Great for these types of students busy people or parents
Bang for the buck The tuition is the cheapest I have seen for a great quality of learning
What to do for fun Free movie nights
Food and Dining Food is a little spendy
Dorm Life They do not have dorms.
Tips for prospective students If you are busy and still would like a obtain further schooling, this is the school for you. The rates are reasonable and the teachers there treat you as an equal.
In three sentences I rate this school a 10 out of 10 for having the fleixble hours, great rates and access to many academic resources. I appreciate that I am able to obtain my dream job qualifications while being a mother and working a full time job. This school has given me opportunity to do it all.
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Jessica from Farmington, MN
12/26/2011Reviewer is A current student here.
1 out of 1 people found this review useful. 29 of 29
Categories Comments Great for these types of students veterans, adult, traditional, non traditional.
Tips for prospective students Always ask for help when you need it. Never be afraid to approach your professors or reach out to other classmates for assistance. Join some type of club if you can find time for it!
Bang for the buck Financially, this school is great! You don't pay a lot of money and learn only from the book. The professors are knowledgeable and keep you up to date on the field that you are studying. There are also a lot of readily available resources.
Am enjoying being here I really like going to school here because it has given me the flexibility to live me life as I need to. There are many options for weekend, night, and online courses if that is a need for you.
Am learning a lot Most professors at this school are here because they actually want to teach their students about the subject. If they are involved with any research it is not their primary focus while on campus unless the students are involved. If you ever need any help or have questions, the professors are very approachable and always willing to help you. You have to able to ask for them to help though.
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Supreme Court vacates Ninth Circuit judgment dismissing motion to compel arbitration
Abby Cohen Smutny (Partner) and Lee A. Steven (Counsel), Leah Witters (Associate) and Daniel Hickman (Associate), White & Case LLP
The United States Supreme Court has vacated a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision that upheld a District Court's dismissal of a motion to compel arbitration, finding no statutory intent to override the Federal Arbitrational Act.
In CompuCredit Corp. v Greenwood, 2012 WL 43514 (Jan. 10, 2012) ( www.practicallaw.com/8-517-7004) , consumers brought a class action suit against CompuCredit, a marketer of credit cards, alleging misrepresentations in violation of the Credit Repair Organizations Act (CROA). CompuCredit responded with a motion to compel arbitration based on an arbitration clause in the consumers' credit card application. The United States District Court for the Northern District of California denied the motion, concluding that Congress intended for claims under the CROA to be non-arbitrable. The Ninth Circuit affirmed, and the Supreme Court granted certiorari.
The Supreme Court began by explaining that the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA) requires courts to enforce arbitration agreements - even when claims at issue are federal statutory claims - unless Congress overrides the FAA mandate. The Ninth Circuit found clear congressional intent to override the FAA in a provision of the CROA requiring credit repair organisations to provide consumers with a disclosure that the consumers have a "right to sue".
The Supreme Court disagreed and found that the "right to sue" disclosure did not create a right to bring the action in court. The court reasoned that the disclosure was only meant to inform consumers in a straightforward way of their right to seek damages when organisations violate the CROA. The court noted that arbitration clauses are common and Congress would have explicitly stated its intent to override the FAA if it intended to, as it has done elsewhere. Ultimately, the Supreme Court concluded that because the CROA was silent on whether claims under the Act could proceed in an arbitral forum, the FAA required enforcement of the arbitration agreement.
Justices Sotomayor and Kagan concurred because they found both parties' interpretations of the statute reasonable, the party opposing arbitration had the burden of demonstrating congressional intent to disallow arbitration and, given the underlying federal preference for arbitration of disputes, doubts are resolved in favour of arbitration. Justice Ginsburg, in dissent, argued that Congress intended to provide vulnerable consumers with a right to litigate in court, and to consumers the "right to sue" means the right to bring an action in court.
This case demonstrates that the federal policy favouring arbitration requires arbitration of even federal statutory claims, unless the FAA's mandate has been expressly overridden by the statute.


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Alex Yarbrough was not considered the favorite to win the Ferriss Trophy, which goes to Mississippi's top college baseball player, so when he did not, it was not a surprise.
The grace with which Yarbrough handled himself also was not a surprise as he described the other finalists, Delta State's Colton Mitchell and MSU's Chris Stratton, both pitchers.
"There's no disappointment at all. Colton's had such a great year, just unhittable, and to throw a perfect game in college baseball is unbelievable. Chris, we got to go and face him in Starkville, and he made our whole team look silly for nine innings, pretty much. He's probably the best pitcher that we faced. To only have one loss against the No. 1 team in the country and to put up the kind of numbers he's put up, he's more than deserving to win this award."
Elsewhere, Yarbrough repeated themes he's discussed the last several weeks, saying he's given very little thought to his position for the upcoming draft, focus is on a strong finish for Ole Miss, possibly a home regional, and he credited new hitting coach Cliff Godwin for a big part in his development this season.
The stretch run: "We've got to finish really strong. It'd be nice to win a series this weekend, and hopefully we can do well in the SEC Tournament. We know what we're going to have to have some help probably as well, but all we can do is focus on the games that we're playing."
Thought much about the draft? "No, I really haven't. I'm just trying to focus on finishing this season strong and playing well for Ole Miss, and hopefully we can make a little bit of noise in the postseason." (Yarbrough is projected between rounds 4 and 10.)
Improving as a hitter: "I missed too many pitches that were in the zone my freshman year. I would foul off a fastball that I was late on, and that would be the only pitch that I'd get to hit that at-bat. Coach Godwin, our new hitting coach this year, has been great with helping me with my approach, making sure my foot's down in time in my swing to make sure I can see every pitch. He's been great to work with this year."


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NEWTON, Mass. -- A week after sustaining a concussion against No. 3 Notre Dame, Nick Clancy started at his customary middle linebacker spot on senior day.
The Eagles are glad he did, as he made 10 tackles in the first half and finished with a game-high 20 tackles.
Clancy's biggest contribution wasn't a tackle, however. On fourth-and-3 from the BC 40 with just more than a minute to go in the first half, the Hokies decided to roll the dice. Logan Thomas stood alone in the backfield, with five wide receivers spread along the line.
The big quarterback saw Demitri Knowles running free across the middle and delivered the ball on the mark. But Clancy also saw Knowles and threw his shoulder into the wideout just as the ball arrived, jarring it free and causing the incompletion.
"It was one of those times where you have that intuition inside of you that you know what play is coming," Clancy said. "That's what happened there, just kind of felt it given the situation."
After the Eagles came out on the short end of the 30-23 overtime decision, falling to 2-9 (1-6 ACC), the linebacker admitted this one meant more than usual.
"We prepare the same for every game, but there was something about this week," Clancy said. "I wanted this one so bad -- to end on a good note and walk away from BC with my last home game a victory. So this one hurts."
Asked to assess the play of his seniors, specifically Clancy, coach Frank Spaziani said he was happy with the effort, if not the end result.
"Nick made a couple plays," Spaziani said. "I think the seniors came to play and played hard. Now how efficient they played? That remains to be seen."
Deuce let loose
For much of the season, circumstances -- in-game and injury-related -- have dictated that the Eagles become a passing team. But with Bud Foster's defense unleashing blitz after blitz Saturday afternoon, it was the running game that got things going for BC.
After a Hokies punt bounced out of bounds at the BC 14-yard line late in the first quarter, the Eagles' offense faced a long field. To that point, Chase Rettig hadn't completed a pass, going 0-for-5 and being sacked twice.
Enter Rolandan "Deuce" Finch. The burly back, buried on the bench most of the season for slippery hand syndrome, burst through a big hole and rumbled up the right sideline for a 38-yard gain.
That jump-started the offense and Rettig, who opened the second quarter with a 23-yard completion over the middle to Chris Pantale. The Eagles drove down to the 2, and Doug Martin dialed up play-action.
With three players lined up in the backfield behind Rettig, the Hokies were expecting a power run. But Alex Amidon was the first player in the formation, and he slipped out the right side ahead of Jake Sinkovec. Finch and was wide open for Rettig's easy TD toss.
It all started because of Finch.
"Deuce ran the football really well today," Rettig said. "Our offensive line played well today in the running game. Deuce is a guy that sees more. You can tell when he's about to cut it back. He has that in his game."
The junior finished with 26 carries for 133 yards, just his second career 100-yard game, and added five catches out of the backfield for 53 yards. He led the Eagles in rushing and receiving.
"Deuce was doing what Deuce is supposed to do," Spaziani said. "He did a good job. We're very happy for him and us."
Unfortunately for the Eagles, Finch suffered an injury in the fourth and sat out the final offensive series of regulation and the overtime possession. With Finch out, true freshman David Dudeck got the call. The freshman scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 12-yard run in the fourth quarter, but he couldn't get anything on the first play of overtime and was stopped short of the first-down marker on the final play, a screen pass on fourth-and-11.
For Finch, who came to the postgame interview with ice wrapped around his right forearm, it was a relief just to play.
"I'm just happy to be out there with my teammates," he said. "Last week, I was really excited for the game and I thought I played pretty well when I was in there. This week, the O-line did a great job opening up holes and I just had to hit the holes."
Senior defensive co-captain Jim Noel wore No. 31, rather than his usual No. 23, on Saturday as the recipient of the Jay McGillis scholarship. It's a BC senior day tradition that the recipient of the award wears No. 31. ... Nate Freese was money for the Eagles on Saturday, hitting all three of his field goals. He connected from 35, 36 and 42 yards. Freese is perfect this season on kicks of fewer than 40 yards, going 15-for-15, and 2-for-3 on kicks of 40-49 yards. ... Spaziani drops to 0-4 against Virginia Tech as BC's head coach. ... The overtime game was BC's first since a 27-24 win over Wake Forest on Sept. 26, 2009.
Jack McCluskey is an editor for ESPN.com and a frequent contributor to ESPNBoston.com. Follow him on Twitter @jack_mccluskey.


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Births- Dec. 11
Riverwood Healthcare Center, Aitkin
Jessa and Chris Hastings, Brainerd, a boy, Martin Patrick, 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces, Dec. 5, 2011. Grandparents are Robert and Pat Sanden, Barney, N.D., and Jane Hastings, New Brighton.
Cuyuna Regional Medical Center, Crosby
Jeff and Rhonda Hand, a boy, Braydon Joseph, 7 pounds, 9 ounces, Dec. 1, 2011. Grandparents are Roger and Maria Hand, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, and Rocky and Barb Bumgarner, Pine River.
Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd
Nicholas and Sarah Herron, Brainerd, a boy, Finn Nicholas, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, Nov. 14, 2011. Grandparents are Tim and Kari Lake, Brainerd, Bob Herron, Brainerd, and Patty Jo Herron, Motley.
Leah Stempf and Felipe Cruz, Onamia, a girl, Naielle Rosalynn Cruz-Stempf, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, Nov. 14, 2011. Grandparents are Jack Stempf, Onamia, Bobbi Reiger, Dover, and Liborio Cruz and Alemia Dominguez, Puebla, Mexico.
Krystal Efterfield and J.J. (James) Kern, Brainerd, a boy, Brayden Bentley Kern Efterfield, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, Nov. 15, 2011.
Anthony and Andrhea Robinson, Brainerd, a girl, Jameela Faith, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, Nov. 16, 2011. Grandparents are Nannette Fitch, Brainerd, Mike Eller, Brainerd, and the late Todd Fitch.
Russell and Jessica Clark, Brainerd, a girl, Haley Mae, 6 pounds, 11 ounces, Nov. 16, 2011. Grandparents are Bruce and Denise Hines, Nisswa, Linda Boyer, Brainerd, and Kent Clark, Brainerd.
Daniel and Suzanne Wise, Onamia, a girl, Angelina Dannika Gracie, 11 pounds, 1 ounce, Nov. 17, 2011. Grandparents are Jerry and Kathi Wise, Brainerd, and Carol Nickaboine, Mille Lacs Indian Reservation, and the late Lawrence Nickaboine Sr.
Justin Semmler and Shelby Fitch, a boy, Taylor Jon Semmler, 6 pounds, Nov. 17, 2011. Grandparents are Tina Perrin, Brainerd, Michael Fitch, Brainerd, Thomas Rudkin, Brainerd, Peggy Rudkin, Baxter, and the late Darwin Gerdes Sr. Great-grandparents are Rose Torgerson, Brainerd, Margret Fitch, Brainerd, Helen Herbon, Baxter, and the late Donald Herbon.
Shawn Baron and Kelly Rasinski, Nisswa, a girl, Ava Isabelle Baron, 6 pounds, 5 ounces, Nov. 17, 2011. Grandparents are Ken and Jody Rasinski, Nisswa, Ron Baron, Browerville, and Kim and Wendell Schultz, Randall.
Michelle Collett, Nisswa, a girl, Elizabeth Dawn, 7 pounds, 13 ounces, Nov. 17, 2011. Grandparents are Dawn Powell, Reno Powell, Eyvone Hall, Larry Hall and Harly Collett.
Jill Bjorklund and Sean Filkins, Brainerd, a girl, Penelope McKenna Filkins, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, Nov. 21, 2011. Grandparents are Rudy Bjorklund, Brainerd, Dixie Bjorklund, Brainerd, and Sandra Miller, Brainerd.
Steven and Molly Massey, Brainerd, a girl, Mary Lucille, 6 pounds, 14 ounces, Nov. 22, 2011.
Christopher and Sarah Thompson, Brainerd, a girl, Sophia Maureen, 7 pounds, 1 ounce, Nov. 22, 2011.
Greg and Melody Evans, Brainerd, a boy, Connor Franklin, 8 pounds, 12 ounces, Nov. 22, 2011. Grandparents are Sonia Evans, Shoreview, and Paul and Lynn Stull, Chambersburg, Pa.
Samantha Hamm, Crosby, a girl, Arianna Rose Nelson, 5 pounds, 3 ounces, Nov. 23, 2011. Grandparents are Chrissy and Tim Fox, Deerwood.
David and Kelli McKnight, Baxter, a boy, Grymm Alexander, 7 pounds, 15 ounces, Nov. 23, 2011.
Samuel and Nicole Philipson, Brainerd, a girl, Nikita Storm, 6 pounds, 8 ounces, Nov. 25, 2011. Grandparents are Tim and Mary Moss, Hill City, and Rick and Debbie Philipson, Brainerd.
Neil and Rhea Schmitt, Brainerd, a boy, Oliver Anthony, 8 pounds, 1 ounce, Nov. 25, 2011. Grandparents are Michael and Annette Sinotte, Pillager, and Christopher and Janet Schmitt, Stacy.
Danny and Amy Wynn, Brainerd, a girl, Alayna Lee Agnes, 8 pounds, 1 ounce, Nov. 27, 2011. Grandparents are Roger and Robin Rewitzer, Clarissa, Lydia Suttle, Newport News, Va., and Danny Wynn, Pine River.
Jolene Specht and Steven Santos, Baxter, a girl, Ellee Inez Santos, 8 pounds, 10 ounces, Nov. 27, 2011.
Robert and Lynn Orazem, Isle, a girl, Anne Elizabeth, 7 pounds, 7 ounces, Nov. 27, 2011. Grandparents are Greg Souther, Crosslake, Bill and Sue Souther, Crosslake, and Diane and Kevin Seefeld, Isle.
St. Gabriel's Hospital, Little Falls
Kenny and Melissa (Stuckmayer) Kasella, Royalton, a boy, Kane Michael, 8 pounds, Nov. 23, 2011. Grandparents are Robert and Marylou Stuckmayer, Morrill, and Kevin and Patricia Kasella, Royalton. Great-grandparents are Edna Stuckmayer, Pierz, and Bernard and Delores Miller, Morrill.
Mike and Ashley (Schneider) Gottwalt, Royalton, a girl, Aubrey Michelle, 6 pounds, 8 ounces, Nov. 26, 2011. Grandparents are Steve Gottwalt, Royalton, and the late Mary Gottwalt, and Roger and Michelle Schneider, Little Falls. Great-grandparents are Carol Gottwalt, Rice, Donald and Delores Fussy, Bowlus, Esther Schneider, Little Falls, and Audrey Welinski, Little Falls. Great-great-grandmother is Delores Emerson, Foley.
Justin and Krystle (Kruzel) Neyssen, Little Falls, a girl, Madison Rae, 9 pounds, Nov. 28, 2011. Grandparents are Mike and Irene Neyssen, Little Falls, and Ron and Deb Kruzel, Little Falls. Great-grandparents are Cecelia Dolney, Little Falls, Joe and Jean Kruzel, Long Prairie, and Pat Jelinski, Little Falls.
Kyle and Brianna (Hanson) Rodewald, Little Falls, a girl, Natalie Ann, 8 pounds, Nov. 28, 2011. Grandparents are Don and Lois Rodewald, Little Falls, and Charlie and Debbie Arnold, Little Falls. Great-grandparents are Leo and MaryAnn Veit, New Ulm, and Cathy Hanson, West St. Paul.
Robby Gall and Roxanne Koch, Clear Lake, a boy, Quintin Roy Gall, 8 pounds, 8 ounces, Nov. 29, 2011. Grandparents are Timothy and Scherry Koch, Hillman, and Marne and Lisa Gall, Pierz.
Jason and Alesha (Kordich) Harris, Little Falls, a boy, Jordan Moonette, 7.6 pounds, Dec. 1, 2011. Grandparents are Danelle and Brent Bryniarski, Little Falls. Great-grandparents are Del and Lois Vernier, Little Falls, and Jean Osfalg, Little Falls.
Micah Tanner and Kristina Veldkamp, Burtrum, a girl, Ashlyn Harper Tanner, 6 pounds, 10 ounces, Dec. 2, 2011. Grandparents are Terri and Bob Veldkamp, Burtrum, Brent and Danelle Bryniarski, Little Falls, and Tracy and Mike Wittmann, Little Falls. Great-grandparents are Terry Tanner, Little Falls, Pam Theimer, Little Falls, Ray Bryniarski and Kate Bryniarski, Cushing.
Matthew and Crystal (Bednar) Wenner, Pierz, a girl, Alexis Lee, 5 pounds, 9 ounces, Dec. 1, 2011. Grandparents are Gary and Deb Wenner, Royalton, and Bobby Bednar and Carol Krawiecki, Pierz. Great-grandparents are Leo and Joan Wenner, Royalton, Melvin and MaryAnn Stumpf, Little Falls, Roger and Mary Bednar, Pierz, and Sev Krawiecki, Buckman, and the late Darlene Krawiecki.
Matthew and Chelsey (Leukam) Bell, Pierz, a boy, Xavier Matthew, 7 pounds, 11 ounces, Dec. 4, 2011. Grandparents are Joe and Sharon Bell, Pierz, and Mark and Brenda Leukam, Holdingford. Great-grandparents are Carol Bell, Pierz, Irene Leukam, Melrose, and Don and Dorothy Jacobs, Sauk Centre.
Travis and Nicole (Ashby) Fuechtmann, Little Falls, a girl, Bryn Iris, 8 pounds, 3 ounces, Dec. 6, 2011. Grandparents are Brad and Carol Wallace, Little Falls, and Earl and Mary Fuechtmann, Little Falls. Great-grandparents are Louis and JoAnn Theis, Little Falls, Doris Radziej, Little Falls, and Ron and Mary Ann Ashby, Little Falls.
John and Jodi (Meints) Morrison, Bowlus, a boy, Alec John, 4 pounds, 11 ounces, Dec. 7, 2011. Grandparents are Doris Lampert, Elmdale, and Ingeborg Morrison, LeHigh Acres, Fla.
Lakewood Health System, Staples
Kaylynn and Ben Mertens, Staples, a boy, Kadyn James, 7 pounds, 5 ounces, Nov. 25, 2011.
Stacy and Nick Lamke, Pequot Lakes, a boy, Jesse Ryan, 6 pounds, 6 ounces, Nov. 28, 2011.
Crystal and Christopher Brinkley, Pillager, a boy, Jeremiah Daniel, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Nov. 28, 2011.
Jacqueline and John Miller, Baxter, a boy, Pierson Jack, 7 pounds, 5 ounces, Nov. 29, 2011.
Brienna Rodriguez and Joshua McAninch, Pine River, a boy, Joshua Allen Jr., 7 pounds, 14 ounces, Nov. 30, 2011.
Heather and Steve Rader, Motley, a boy, Mason Dominik, 7 pounds, 6 ounces, Nov. 30, 2011.
Carrie and Nick Jares, Verndale, a boy, Cody Ryan, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Dec. 1, 2011.
Brittany and Adam Dolen, Brainerd, a girl, Delaney Rae, 7 pounds, 3 ounces, Dec. 1, 2011.
Michelle and Dan Hoefs, Backus, a girl, Beth Isabel, 8 pounds, 4 ounces, Dec. 2, 2011.
Out of town birth
Michael and Valerie (Waldock) Schoepf, a boy, John Raymond, 8 pounds, 5 ounces, Nov. 7, 2011. Grandparents are Tom and Sara Schoepf, Cushing, and Bea Waldock, Little Falls. Great-grandparent is Mary Schoepf, Aitkin.
Travis and Daniell (Baum) Inwards, Little Falls, a girl, Ashlyn Rose, 7 pounds, 10 ounces, Nov. 25, 2011. Grandparents are Tom and Aeron Baum, Little Falls, and Don and Dianne Inwards, Brainerd.


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Combined technologies enable OEMs to deliver comprehensive WLAN offering for enterprise customers
Research Triangle Park, NC and Mountain View, CA - July 12, 2006 - LVL7 Systems, Inc. and AirTight Networks, Inc. signed an agreement today designed to give global network equipment vendors a more integrated approach for addressing enterprise WLAN opportunities. By combining technologies from both market-leading companies - LVL7 in production-ready networking software and AirTight in wireless intrusion prevention solutions - original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) will be able to offer a complete solution that covers WLAN deployments from start to finish.
The partnership leverages the complementary technologies and strengths resident in both companies' product portfolios. By combining FASTPATH WLAN Switching Software and WLAN Access Point Software from LVL7 with AirTight's SpectraGuard Planner and SpectraGuard Enterprise offerings, OEMs can enable enterprise customers to successfully implement a secure, scalable, and cost-effective wireless network.
As a total enterprise WLAN solution, the LVL7 / AirTight combination spans: