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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – After a thorough two-month investigation, Penn State Police have determined that a reported kidnapping on Shortlidge Road on Jan. 28 near Simmons Hall did not occur.
Police have charged 20-year-old Samantha N. Sernekos, a student from New Jersey, with one count of "unsworn falsification to authorities" and a separate charge of "false reports to law enforcement authorities" for knowingly providing information that was not true. These actions are violations of Pennsylvania law and considered second-degree misdemeanors.
"Our preliminary investigation turned up no evidence that a crime had occurred. As the investigation progressed, the victim admitted to investigators that the incident did not happen as it was initially described," said Tyrone Parham, chief of University Police at University Park. "We spoke with witnesses and friends, looked at video from the area, obtained phone records, carefully worked through the times and dates provided and used all available technologies to determine that this individual was not kidnapped and there was no crime committed."
After learning of the alleged incident on Feb. 28, the University immediately sent out a "Timely Warning" as required by the federal Clery Act to advise the community and ask for help in solving the reported crime, and urging community members to use caution.
Parham said a kidnapping in the community is an unusual occurrence, however, he stressed continuing vigilance for community members:
-- Use the buddy system and walk with a friend or use the Safe Walk Service at 814-865-WALK (9255)
-- Report suspicious persons and activity immediately to 911 or 814-863-1111
-- Be aware of your surroundings and seek help if you feel endangered.

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My boyfriend Charlie australian and I, Diana (ecuadorian), are looking to live in Guayaquil.
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Sept 22 (Reuters) - Fairfax Media on Friday said it received approval by an Australian court to hold a shareholders meeting to vote on the separation and listing of its classified ads business for properties, Domain Holdings Australia Ltd.
If the separation is approved in the Nov. 2 meeting, shareholders would receive one Domain share for every 10 Fairfax shares held, the company said in a statement.
Australian media companies have been under pressure as customers seek content more cheaply online and advertisers focus their spending on internet giants like Facebook, Google and Netflix.
Domain, however, has benefited from a property boom in Sydney and Melbourne.
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Fairfax shares were steady after the announcement.
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: Exhibitions
November 15 - December 01, 2018
September 29 - October 20, 2018
New Work by Erin Loree
Opening Reception: Saturday, September 29
7 - 9 pm
Artist in attendance
Fields I Figure
April 06 - April 24, 2018
Opening Reception: Friday, April 6 7-9 pm Q & A Saturday, April 7 @ 3 pm
Clay Ellis
November 17 - December 03, 2016
Opening Reception
Thursday, November 17
7 - 9 pm
February 11 - March 01, 2016
' Topographies ' - Graham Peacock at 70
Opening Reception
Thursday, February 11
7 -9 pm
Artist in attendance
I paint topographically, flat on the floor, and compose colour and surfaces by pouring paint over collage. By manipulating and inducing and shrinkage in the paint skins, I create the formations you see before you. My paintings closely resemble the Earth's surface in the way it was formed, when matter was irrupted and land and sea found their equilibrium. Some also look like magnified microorganism, as they are formed by a natural rheological process and invite chance behavior of and seeming chaos. All of this under my orchestration and my stewardship.
In 1981-2, I discovered this new way of painting, and the potential I found within this 'paint crazing process' has led me to explore both regular and irregular shaping, collages and prints using these 'natural' formations as the starting point for my work. In this exhibition, in some works I am again composing within the rectangle for the first time since 1987. This way of painting is my approach to 'pure painting'; painting that is generated directly from the process and act of painting itself. Each painting beginning as a considered hypothesis, an act of discovery, and a challenge of resolution.
Although my painting may be referred to as abstract, my work is representational, although perhaps not in the tradition sense, it is so, by the associative imagery it contains.
My inspiration comes largely from art, travel, life encounters and my past work. I usually start with imagining and compose a visual hypothesis, then formulate paint, pour, manipulate and dry my compositions, changing and guiding them to a conclusion. Each work, although initially 'composed ', has a high degree of 'random' built into the painting process, allowing me the freedom to capture what's best, as the work develops. Once dry, I edit, crop and adjust each work on the wall, before and after stretching, until it becomes a unified reality. Since the mid 90's I have been employing the arabesque, in various ways, as a unifying and compositional motif. In these works the collage and canvas twists together with painted bands, modeling and shading all contribute to the spatial illusion of the painting.
It is a pleasure to show this work with Peter Robertson I hope you enjoy this exhibition
in the we manner
September 11 - September 30, 2014
According to the artist: The exhibition "in the we manner" represents a mix of images, patterns, and forms derived from previous work, which for some reason, I have safeguarded. The pieces in the exhibition are perhaps more of a collaboration between present and past, than a remix."
James Olley
March 08 - March 25, 2014
James Olley : Between the Gaps
simple equations, sticks, and mascots for dirty little cities
February 16 - March 06, 2012
Ellis' confounding of sculptural and illusionistic space becomes ever more complex in his most recent body of work. Innovations in his process allow the physicality of paint to become more evident, while keeping the maker's hand relatively obscured. We encounter the work first as objects in space rather than contained instances of expression. Visceral protrusions convolute fictitious spaces of graphic, high chroma form and pattern, all bound by various sculptural and drawn framing devices. Ellis is interested in the way we swiftly navigate shifting modes of perception in our contemporary image rich world.


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Ancient Near Eastern Terracottas (ANET)
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Terracotta: AN1911.311
Object: Upper part of a warrior
Period: Iron Age
Dimensions: H: 6.9cm. W: 3.3 cm.
Region: Anatolia
Find Spot: no provenance
Description: broken off at the waist; baked; crudely modelled by hand; burnished, chocolate brown fabric wears a partly broken conical helmet or leather cap; pierced eyes; pointed nose; roughly indicated mouth, chin and beard; spear held in right hand, round shield with boss in left.
Reference: Moorey (2004) 384
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Explore the cities, villages and forests of Bangkok and Chiang Mai on this active family adventure.
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This trip includes an overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai. Accommodation is simple but comfortable – soft sleeper class multishare compartments with air-conditioning and bunk beds, with sheets and a pillow provided. Overnight trains are a real Intrepid experience and one of the best ways to come face-to-face with the country and its people.
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I worked temporarily with confidential files on someone else's computer. Although I deleted the files, can an attacker still gain access to data in them?
Your concern is warranted. When you delete a file on an NTFS volume, NTFS doesn't actually erase the data in the file--it just deletes the reference to the file in the file table. The clusters once allocated to that file are now unallocated, but the data is still there until NTFS uses those clusters for a new file. An attacker could use a low-level sector-analysis tool to view unallocated data on the drive and possibly find your files. Microsoft has released an updated version of the Cipher (cipher.exe) tool that lets you overwrite all the unallocated space on an NTFS drive. You can download Cipher from http://www.microsoft.com/tech net/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/ itsolutions/security/tools/cipher.asp. After you install the new version of Cipher, you can clean up your C drive by simply running
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IRS to Investigate Church's Political Activities
In a news story published on its website, the United Church of Christ has announced it has received notice from the IRS that it is initiating a church tax inquiry "because reasonable belief exists that the United Church of Christ has engaged in political activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status." The inquiry stems from U.S. Sen. Barack Obama's address at the UCC's 2007 General Synod in June of 2007.
Click here to visit the UCC website to read the full story.
Full Text of IRS Letter:
Date: FEB 20 2008
United Church of Christ
700 Prospect Ave E
Cleveland, OH 44115
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Internal Revenue Service (the "Service") is responsible for administering the Internal Revenue laws of the United States, including those that apply to organizations exempt from federal income tax. To carry out that responsibility, section 7602 of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") authorizes the Service to determine the correctness of any tax return, to make a return when none has been filed, and to determine the tax liability of any person or organization. However, IRC section 7611 imposes restrictions on the Service in conducting tax inquiries and examinations of churches and conventions or associations of churches.
In passing IRC section 7611, Congress intended to ensure that the Service carry out its obligation to resolve questions concerning the tax liability, if any, and the tax-exempt status of churches and organizations claiming to be churches, with due regard for both the rights of church organizations and the responsibility of the Service to enforce the Internal Revenue laws.
Because a reasonable belief exists that the United Church of Christ ("church") has engaged in political activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status as a church described in section 501(c)(3) and exempt under section 501(a), this letter is notice of the beginning of a church tax inquiry described in IRC section 7611(a). We are sending it because we believe it is necessary to resolve questions concerning your tax-exempt status as a church described in section 501(c)(3) and in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i) of the Code.
Our concerns are based on articles posted on several websites including the church's which state that United States Presidential Candidate Senator Barack Obama addressed nearly 10,000 church members gathered at the United Church of Christ's biennial General Synod at the Hartford Civic Center, on June 23, 2007. In addition, 40 Obama volunteers staffed campaign tables outside the center to promote his campaign.
All section 501(c)(3) organizations, including churches, their integrated auxiliaries, conventions or associations of churches, are prohibited from participating in, or intervening in (including the publication or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. This is an absolute prohibition, violation of which results in denial or revocation of exempt status and/or the imposition of certain excise taxes, if applicable.
The prohibition against political campaign activity does not prevent candidates from being invited to speak at an event of an organization described in section 501(c)(3). If a candidate is invited to speak in his or her capacity as a candidate, then other candidates running for the same office must also be invited to speak and there should be no indication of support for, or opposition to, any candidate by the organization. Also, the prohibition does not prevent an organization's officials from being involved in a political campaign, so long as those officials do not in any way utilize the organization's financial resources, facilities, or personnel and clearly indicate that the actions taken or the statements made are those of the individuals and not of the organization.
A list of specific questions about your operations/activities is attached. Please answer each question completely. If your response resolves our concerns about your exempt status and tax liability, it will not be necessary to pursue this matter further.
Attached as required by section 7611(a)(3)(B)(ii), is a statement of your administrative and constitutional rights during a tax inquiry and examination. Your rights include the right to a conference with Service representatives to discuss our concerns before the Service begins an examination. The Service will formally offer you the opportunity for a conference in a Notice of Church Examination Letter, if such a notice of examination is sent to you.
Please reply within 15 days of the date of this letter to:
Internal Revenue Service TEGE Division
Attn: Kenneth Roton
1601 Market Street, 19th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19103
If you have any questions, please contact the person whose name and telephone number are shown above.
Thank you for your cooperation.
- Sincerely yours,
Marsha Ramirez
Director, EO Examinations
Statement of Administrative and Constitutional Rights
Submitted by William Kimball on Thu, 03/13/2008 - 16:51
The Rules and FaithAs one theologically trained, and slightly legally trained (took some constitutional law), I must say that this will be an interesting investigation. The most coherent comment by Charles Watkin, a tax attorney, helps delinate the issues, including the call for more clear guidelines for churches. It seems clear to me that I have rights and privileges as an American citizen under the Constitution, and I have responsibilities as a Christian to express my faith and live out the Gospel. I believe we are blessed in this country to have this debate and dilemma, and look forward to the ongoing process as it will help us all articulate our religious expressions within the framework of a free society.
Submitted by Charles Watkins on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 00:31
IRS Church Tax InquiryI am a tax lawyer, and have represented several churches and other tax-exempt organizations in IRS audits, some of which have inquired about political activity. The IRS letter opening a church tax inquiry relating to Sen. Obama's speech at the UCC convention is not an "attack" on the UCC. Instead, it is the initial procedure that the IRS is required to follow to ascertain the facts necessary to enable it to make a determination regarding whether the UCC improperly intervened in a political campaign. There is alot of controversy regarding whether the prohibition on political activity should be retained in Section 501(c)(3). Politicians from both parties, and churches on both sides of the political and theological spectrum, disagree. Some conservatives and liberals think the prohibition should be scrapped. Others think it should be retained. The Supreme Court has ruled that the prohibition does not violate the First Amendment. So for purposes of this discussion, let's assume that it is valid and should be enforced evenhandedly. We can also disagree about how the prohibition should be enforced. But the IRS has published a number of revenue rulings, and has released technical advice memoranda arising out of audits, that provide alot of guidance. Again, we may disagree about the IRS' application of the law, but I hope we can agree that the rules should be evenly enforced against all parties. I reviewed the video of Sen. Obama's speech to the UCC convention, and although it is not overtly "political" in many places, Sen. Obama refers in one instance to action he would take as President, and there are several other references to public policy issues that are significant in the presidential campaign. The IRS guidelines for Sec. 501(c)(3) exempt organizations are clear: A candidate may be invited to speak in his or her capacity as, e.g., a public official. However, there can be no references to the campaign or candidacy. Sen. Obama's speech violated this principle. (I don't think the UCC can be held responsible for the presence of Obama campaign volunteers outside the convention center--on space not controlled by the UCC. In contrast, if the UCC permitted the volunteers to set up inside the convention center in space controlled by the UCC as part of its use agreement with the convention center, then the UCC could be held responsible for their presence.) Based on my experience, and given the limited nature of the references to the campaign and Sen. Obama's candidacy, the IRS will find that the speech was an improper intervention in a political campaign, it will ask the UCC to adopt and enforce policies designed to prevent a recurrence, and unless the UCC wants to fight the issue in the way that All Saints Church in Pasadena, California did, that will be the end of it. This case is much less egregious than the sermon preached at All Saints Church, but the IRS was not able to pursue that case because the Justice Department wouldn't authorize enforcement of the subpoenas issued to the Church. (Funny, I didn't see any praise for the Justice Department from liberals for that decision.) In addition, a potential legal question related to whether the sermon preached by the retired rector of the Church could be attributed to the Church. One commenter asked why the IRS has not gone after the churches "used blatantly by J. Kenneth Blackwell in Ohio for his last campaign." The IRS is prohibited by law from disclosing whether it is auditing any taxpayer, including an exempt organization. The only reason we know that the NAACP, or All Saints Church, or the UCC were or are being audited is that the organization--not the IRS--released that information, presumably for tactical reasons. However, of the more than 160 audits related to political activity that were referred to by the IRS in a 2006 news release, we know the identities of only a few who have chosen to release that information. Thus, it is entirely possible that the churches in Ohio, and many elsewhere, are being audited, and only the IRS and the organization (and not even the pastor's hairdresser!) will know for sure. Am I happy about this state of affairs? Not at all! The IRS relies too much on "facts and circumstances" analyses that wind up chilling free speech because in many situations, neither the law, nor the regulations, nor the IRS rulings provide churches and other charities with any clear rules delineating what can and can't be done. Congress ought to provide such rules. The IRS has also got itself into a position in which it has invited complaints from political and ideological opponents of charities and churches that are in any way associated with a political candidate. There are undoubtedly many such complaints that are unfounded, or where the conduct is only superficially political. However, the IRS appears to feel compelled to open a church tax inquiry, or an audit, with respect to conduct that is either not political at all, or that should be dealt with by a summary letter noting the conduct and the nature of the information received by the IRS, and reminding the taxpayer of the prohibition, with no inquiry or audit. This would minimize the need for the IRS to devote extensive resources to the problem, and would avoid imposing substantial legal fees--disproportionate to the conduct complained of--to respond to an audit. Only repeat offenders would be audited, and the excise tax imposed or their exemption revoked. Until the rules are clarified and the IRS uses a more rational process (and don't hold your breath for either of those!), everyone needs to "chill," and let the church tax inquiry/church tax examination process run its course.
Submitted by David Southwell on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 00:28
As a PastorPastors who use their pulpits to promote individual candidates or parties have forgotten the power of prayer and have put thier faith in political power. They have forgotten the words of Jeremiah: "Cursed is the man who trusts in man and makes flesh his arm and whose heart departs from the Lord." God is simply using the IRS to get their attention and to shut them down if they do not get His message. As the pastor of a multi-cultural, multi-racial congregation whose members cover the political spectrum, I teach our members to invest prayer first, then time and money to support the candidate of their choice. I want to have godly people actively participating in the process. I am not concerned that the candidates will destroy the faith of my members, I am believing that my members will impact the lives of their candidates and the supporters of those candidates. God's word says: "When the righteous bear rule the people rejoice." So, we send our folks out to use prayer and every other thing in thier arsenal to turn candidates, office holders and officials from wickedness to righteousness. That is what churches should be doing - touching the lives of people of every political persuasion - Pastor David Southwell
Submitted by W Larson on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 15:32
IRA Attack on the UCCNo where is it asserted that the UCC actually took a position supporting one candidate or another; it simply invited one of its members to provide some remarks. The IRS's investigation of the UCC is, unfortunately, of a piece with so much of the current administrations activities - - - using the agencies and departments of government to advance a narrow political agenda or to attack perceived political enemies.
Submitted by Adam Wiensch on Thu, 03/06/2008 - 21:50
IRS Attack on the UCCWe do not have all of the facts yet, so it is unclear whether there was a violation or not. The purpose of the IRS's letter is to gather the facts. W. Larson's comment that "no where (sic) is it asserted that the UCC actually took a position supporting one candidate or another . . ." is misguided on two counts. First, it is misguided because it is a misstatement of the law. It is possible to violate the law without formally taking a position. For example, inviting one candidate in his or her capacity as a candidate but not inviting other candidates violates the law. At this point we do not know whether this occurred or not. Second, it is misguided because it fails to understand the purpose of the IRS correspondence. The purposes are to explain the reason for the inquiry (postings on websites, including the UCC's) and to request information.
Submitted by Brian Shetler on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 05:45
The frog in the slowly heating pot . . .
The indirect regulation of religious practices and gatherings by the government creating regulations regarding what qualifies as tax-exempt practices and what does not would have been rejected, I believe, by the writers of the first amendment to the constitution.
Of course, the writers of the first amendment did not labor under the provisions of the later amendment allowing for direct federal taxation of incomes for individuals and entities. It may be time to take stock of the freedoms we have relinquished by our 20th-century subscription to this invasive system of financing our government. If we don't, why should we complain when the government decides it is only right to tax our gatherings? (Or, for now, merely tax the organization that promotes the gatherings that it finds too political to qualify for its allowed religious exemption?)
I suspect there are other ways to design our tax system to raise our needed taxes that would not result in such restrictions being indirectly imposed on our freedoms to gather, speak, or worship.
Submitted by Gary Duell on Fri, 03/07/2008 - 01:08
Tax exemptionThe solution is simple; just end the indirect subsidy of all "nonprofits" (including hugely profitable HMOs, hospitals, churches, etc.) by eliminating the exemption altogether. Why shouldn't my small business be tax exempt? Is it any less virtuous or valuable to society than a megachurch that's rolling in cash?
Submitted by Robert Muschany on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 01:40
Well within UCC's rightsThis investigation is questionable at best. The speech was about faith in public service and was not a speech promoting his candidacy. The Senator's campaign staff was not allowed on the premises. And, the Senator is himself a full and participating member of this denomination.
Submitted by Gerald Hundt on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 14:57
The rules are the rules
As a staff member of a non chuch NPO for 35 yrs. who has ALWAYS played by the IRS rules, its about time all churches etc. are put on notice, left ,right, middle. Why should churches be any different. This has always irritated me to see politicians using the pulpit to get votes.
Submitted by Charles L. Stanley CFP on Fri, 02/29/2008 - 02:01
bout time
I say its about time the IRS began taking a serious look at the political activities of lefty churches. They have done it on the right. Churches should be kept out of certain political activities involving candidates, not issues.
Charles L Stanley CFP ChFC AIF
Submitted by Raymond Young on Wed, 03/05/2008 - 05:41
UCC Denomination and Obama Speech
As a member of this denomination and in attendance at this speech, I would suggest that under the IRS interpretation, no-one, none, zero, candidate for any political office who is a member of any denomination or organization would ever be allowed to talk to or express in that body any ideas as to their faith journey or passion for that organization that brought them to this place and time. This IRS ruling, if allowed to stand, would apply to any organization (right, left, or center) whose own member spoke in any organization gathering. Is that what the words "freedom of speech" stand for? Be careful of what you wish for, it may effect your own organization. The speech I heard was not political - but discussed his faith found by becomming a member of a church within this denomination. Peace.
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When you get up in the morning, do you find yourself experiencing a sore jaw? Or do you have a headache that hits you like a ton of bricks before you've even opened your eyes? We hate to break it to you, but it's possible that you're grinding your teeth at night.
Teeth grinding is often an overlooked condition because many people dismiss it out of hand. To them, it's nothing more than an annoyance that they are forced to endure. What they don't realize is that grinding your teeth can lead to damage if you don't get it under control. It will often case erosion of your tooth enamel and may even cause damage to any dental work you've had done, both of which are an obvious concern that can worsen if the problem isn't handled.
There are a few different causes of teeth grinding — medically known as bruxism — that you should be aware of. The most common causes are physical. Perhaps you have an abnormal bite or crooked/missing teeth. Other causes are mental, primarily stress or anxiety. No matter the cause, it's a good idea to see a dentist to help you deal with the problem. Until then, you can try these countermeasures:
Relax Your Jaw
Once you've been grinding your teeth, your jaw is going to feel sore. What you want to do is help it to relax. You may be surprised to learn that massaging your jaw can do wonders. Doing this throughout the day in short intervals can relieve the pressure and give you a great deal of relief. Also, if you have a habit of chewing on non-food items such as nails or pencils, cut it out. You're just making the problem worse.
Relieve Your Stress
If there doesn't seem to be a physical source of your grinding, then you may be under too much stress. We're not experts at stress, of course, but we've learned some things over the years that have helped patients out tremendously. Exercising and meditation are two fantastic ways to lower a person's stress level. Other treatments include taking a warm bath, splurging on a spa treatment or massage, reading a book in bed, or anything else that relaxes you.
Wear a Mouth Guard
A serious problem often calls for a serious solution. A mouth guard, which can be custom-made by your dentist, can be used to help protect you from teeth grinding in the same way that one can protect an athlete while playing sports. This won't stop you from grinding your teeth, but will keep your enamel safe when you do. It may appear a bit unsightly and take some getting used to, but this may be your best bet if the problem persists.
Be Aware of the Problem
Most people who grind their teeth during the day have no idea that they're doing it. What you need to do is pay attention to what you're doing, and if you find yourself grinding your teeth, relax your jaw. The biggest defense against this specific area of the problem is to stay aware of it at all times. If, however, you're grinding your teeth at night, a visit to the dentist is the way to go.
Whether you're grinding your teeth, trying to improve your smile, or need a thorough cleaning, visiting your dentist on a regular basis will help improve your dental health. Everyone at the office of Dr. Bruce McArthur, DDS, is dedicated to giving you the very best service — and the very best teeth — possible. Contact us today to make an appointment.
We all want to take care of our teeth, but the unfortunate truth is that many people don't take the steps necessary to do so They always have the best intentions, and perhaps they even make a plan and attempt to stick to it, but the truth is, many people are failing at what should be a simple, yet important, task.
Some people don't think that proper brushing, flossing, and overall dental health is essential because the worst that can happen is a cavity, which they can get fixed at the dentist in a single afternoon. They treat it like it's no more eventful than a haircut. Unfortunately, they couldn't be more wrong.
Rather than get into the specifics as to of why a cavity isn't something to be taken likely, what we'd like to address right now is the fact that there are other dental problems that can be caused by poor care. So if you're not brushing or flossing your teeth and are thinking that a cavity or two is the worst thing you can experience, this article is definitely for you.
Bad Breath
Whether you're on a date or simply going to work every day, having bad breath can spell bad news. This is something that doesn't just affect you — it can affect everyone around you. At some point in our lives, there's a good chance that we'll work at a job or have a class where there's that one person who is known for having bad breath. Of course, no one wants to say anything to him (or her). Instead, the person gets avoided or, even worse, snickered about behind their back. Making fun of someone is never a nice or honorable thing to do, but can you imagine approaching someone and telling the person he or she has bad breath? The embarrassment will be felt by both parties. The good news is that proper dental hygiene will solve most problems with bad breath. If not, then ask your dentist about it, because you could be suffering from gum disease or some other underlying issue.
Pregnancy Complications
Who would've thought that oral health was somehow linked to pregnancy complications? It may sound odd, but it's true — studies that shown that poor oral health can lead to certain complications. The fears typically include premature birth and a low birth weight, but improper oral health of the mother can also put the infant at risk of tooth decay. You obviously don't want to start a child's life off in this way, so it's important that an expectant mother be diligent when it comes to proper care of her teeth and gums. It's also a good idea to schedule a dental visit in order to discuss extra steps that can be taken for even better protection for the baby.
Various Medical Issues
When you don't take care of your teeth and gums, the inside of your mouth isn't the only thing you need to worry about. Truth is, outside of your mouth has plenty to worry about as well. Poor oral and dental health have been linked to such problems as dementia, pneumonia, kidney disease, cancer, and diabetes. Some of the precise links are unclear, so it's best to be on the safe side by brushing and flossing on a regular basis to improve your overall dental and oral health.
Do you have cavities that need to be taken care of or any other possible dental problems? Dr. Bruce McArthur, DDS, is ready to help you take control of your dental and oral health by finding ways to keep your teeth and gums as healthy as possible.
Your alarm clock goes off to alert you to the beauty of yet another day. You drag yourself out of bed and stumble down the hallway, bleary-eyed and barely awake. You walk into your kitchen, brew up your tastiest coffee blend, and take a big ol' sip from your favorite cup. Just another typical day of damaging your teeth.
Wait… what?
We're sorry to break it to you, but certain beverages that you love are unhealthy for your teeth. As hard as it may be to hear, we're going to give you some tough love and provide you with some examples:
Oh, sweet coffee. The aroma. The warmth. The caffeine. Drinking a cup of coffee — or four — has become part of what millions of people refer to as their "morning routine." Unfortunately, coffee has two negative effects on your teeth. First, it will stain your teeth. Second, the highly acidic nature of coffee will erode the enamel, leaving your susceptible to cavities and other problems.
We won't be too harsh on tea, because studies have shown that it has a number of health benefits, including the possible reduction of gum disease. Plus, it doesn't damage your teeth enamel as much as other acidic drinks. That being said, keep in mind that tea can also stain your teeth. To keep the negative effects low, we suggest that you avoid loading it up with sugar.
Orange Juice
Many people turn to orange juice as a healthy alternative to other morning beverages, especially when kids turn up their noses at drinking milk. That's why it's so disconcerting to learn that many types of orange juice should be avoided. That's because they're often loaded with sugar and can be as unhealthy for your teeth as a can of soda thanks to its acidity. If kids are making a stink about drinking milk, we suggest that you provide them with water, even if it's a zero calorie, sugar-free flavored water from time to time.
Energy Drinks
For years, energy drinks have been touted as healthy alternatives to soda and other beverages. That's why so many people have been drinking them as a way to start their day. But have you ever taken a gander at the nutrition label on the back? You know what you'll find on the majority of them? That's right… SUGAR! And even if you select a sugar-free option, the drink's acidity and carbonation can damage your enamel.
Whether you prefer to call it soda or pop, one word we can all agree on to call this type of drink is simple: unhealthy. Although you may not think of soda as a morning beverage, many people do grab a soda in the morning. Many of them will nurse the drink for hours, which means you're constantly bathing your teeth in acid. Do your body and your teeth a favor, and at least cut down on how much you drink.
Are we saying that you should completely cut out all of these beverages? While some like soda and energy drinks should definitely be considered a part of your "do not drink" list, it really comes down to moderation. A daily routine of coffee might keep you going throughout the week, but it's important to know the negative effects and do what you can to avoid them.
The best way to ensure dental and oral health is to follow common sense when it comes to care, in addition to visiting your dentist on a regular basis. If you're in need of a check-up or dental work, we encourage you to contact Dr. Bruce McArthur, DDS, right away.
Halloween is in a few days, so it won't be long before ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will be in our midst. As adults, the holiday can be a whole lot of fun, but for parents, the real focus is toward their children.
There are numerous safety concerns that are tackled each year, from avoiding costumes with masks to wearing reflectors if kids are going to be walking up and down neighborhood streets. Being a dentistry website, though, what we'd like to take on is the aftermath of Halloween — the candy feast!
What can you do to ensure your children's dental health while they scarf down their Halloween candy like there's no tomorrow? We suggest that you try these simple tips:
Limit the Amount of Candy
There is absolutely no reason for your child to be given full access to dozens of pieces of candy. Eating an entire bagful of candy will not only harm your child's teeth, it's likely to make them sick if they gorge themselves. Instead, tell them to pick out a certain number of their favorites, whether it's 10, 15, or maybe more. To avoid arguments, it's best to inform them of this plan before Trick 'r Treating and make their agreement to this idea contingent on getting the candy in the first place.
Set a Treat Time
No matter how well-behaved your child is, the allure of candy may turn them into a ravenous beast who will lie, cheat, and steal to obtain it. You can help prevent this by setting a specific treat time. This goes for all instances of treats — not just Halloween. When your child knows that they will be able to enjoy a piece of candy at a given time, they are less likely to attempt a coup and eat your hidden stash.
Organize a Brushing Schedule
This is something every parent should do, regardless of the impending holiday. Children do best when they are provided with a structure around certain activities. Brushing and flossing both fall into that category, so it's important to establish a daily brushing schedule and stick to it as much as you can. And obviously, don't allow your children to eat any of their Halloween candy after their teeth have been brushed for the night.
Check Their Teeth with Disclosing Tablets
Many parents have never heard of disclosing tablets, and they're definitely something to be aware of. They are chewable tablets that will temporarily stain plaque on a child's teeth so that you can see the build-up of such plaque for yourself. It's a good idea to schedule a weekly "disclosing session", and if you don't like the use of tablets for whatever reason, there are swabs and solutions you can pick up as well.
Make Brushing Fun
Whether it's Halloween or not, young children are more likely too brush their teeth regularly if you make the activity fun. A great way to do this is to purchase a toothbrush of their favorite character. You should be replacing the toothbrush every few months anyway, and Halloween is a great opportunity to switch it out with something they'll like. And if you let them choose the brush, even better.
Are you interested in more ways to help maintain your child's dental health? Do you have an adult sweet tooth and plan to eat a lot of candy in the next few days? Are you using your children to help you score said candy on Halloween? Dr. Bruce McArthur, DDS, cares about a person's dental and oral health, so if you're ready to get started on making improvements for you and your children, contact us right away for an appointment.
Let's talk about a topic today that many people shudder to think about — oral cancer. Other types of cancer get a lot more attention, but the truth is that oral cancer is a big problem in our country. This is mostly due to the fact that it's difficult to diagnose and by the time you receive a diagnosis, the cancer is late in its development. This increases its mortality rate substantially. In fact, once diagnosed, there is a 57 percent chance that a person will succumb to the disease within five years.
We're not trying to scare you — at least not too much — but this is an important issue that should be addressed, and one that many people don't even think about until it's too late. Each year, several thousand people die from oral cancer, and while that might not seem like a lot compared to other cancers, it comes out to roughly one related death every hour. And even if you do survive oral cancer, you are likely to spend a lot of money for treatment and may find yourself disfigured and in need of reconstructive procedures.
Did we say that we weren't trying to scare you? Sorry about that. But this is an important topic.
The good news is that there are ways to help avoid oral cancer. Here are some actions you can start taking today:
Avoid Tobacco
It will come as no secret to anyone that smoking tobacco is bad for you. Smoking causes many types of health problems and one of the greatest things you can do for your body as a whole is to quit. Oral cancer is also very common for those who use chewing tobacco, so if this is something you enjoy — stop right now! But whether it's smoking or chewing that you're trying to stop, you're not alone in getting help. These days, there are support groups, gums, and many other helpful ways to stop.
Eat the Right Way
A lesser concern, but one that you should think about, is the ingestion of processed meats. These meats contain nitrosamines, which are also found in tobacco and can increase your chances of oral cancer. It is also recommended that you eat plenty of fruits and vegetables to decrease your chances as well.
Avoid Risky Sexual Behavior
The idea of risky sexual behavior isn't something that typically pops up while discussing dentistry, but when it comes to oral cancer, it definitely needs to be addressed. In recent years, the number of oral cancer cases among young men and women has been increasing. This has been attributed to oral sex, thanks to the transmission of a particular strain of the human papilloma virus (HPV-16). So in addition to proper dental care, be careful out there.
Check Your Mouth
If you experience any unusual bumps, sore, or other changes in your mouth or throat, contact your dentist or doctor immediately. As previously stated, oral cancer's mortality rate increases substantially because it gets caught too late. Instead of being a statistic, treat these types of changes as an emergency. And when you call your dentist, tell them what you're fearful of, so that they'll make every effort to get you in as soon as possible.
Visit Your Dentist Regularly
Like all other dental issues, visiting your dentist on a regular basis can help when it comes to oral cancer. A dentist will be able to identify the early stages of oral cancer, and will help you get started on treatment right away. And the earlier you get diagnosed, the better the outcome is likely to be.
Whether you're worried about oral cancer or have a lesser dental problem that you need to have dealt with, Dr. Bruce McArthur, DDS, can help you out. Our trained staff will help ensure your oral and dental health, and will assist you with caring for your teeth in the future.


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Does working in PR make me a kissing cousin to Darth Vader?
After all, I used to be a reporter – I was one of the hundreds of casualties of the declining fortunes of The Miami Herald.
I know the withering contempt with which some journalists view PR people – and the vitriol they reserve especially for journalists who make the leap to the other side of the story pitch and become PR pros. So my decision to switch career paths wasn't an easy one.
But what happened at the Herald is taking place in print newsrooms across the nation and the world. And I haven't seen a more eloquent and heartbreaking illustration of what's happening to American newspaper reporters than "Final Edition," the farewell video produced by Colorado's Rocky Mountain News, which was forced to shut down just short of its 150th anniversary.
It made me cry when it was first uploaded to the Web back in early 2009, and I still had my reporter's job then. Now, it's almost unbearable. Watch it. I challenge you to remain unmoved.
This is the reason why so many reporters are choosing to go into PR. We're in the unique position of having been on the receiving end of countless press releases and pitches. Many of my former Herald colleagues are now doing PR work for both businesses and nonprofits. Some have started PR firms of their own.
So, reading a recent Buffalo News article about TV reporters joining the PR ranks made me think about how annoying it is when I'm told I've "gone over to the dark side." This is not Star Wars and it's not that simple.
First and foremost, many of us simply reached the point where we needed a little more job stability than newspaper reporting could provide. Because right now most people working in print newsrooms are enduring increased workloads – picking up the slack after all the layoffs and resignations – while having their pay slashed.
And, unless they are star reporters, they're basically waiting to be laid off. And even veteran star reporters and editors are taking buyouts.
However, there is a Bright Side to joining the so-called Dark Side. And that's the reporter's mindset that we bring to the industry. After all, we know what kinds of press releases and pitches make for a good story.
I think the reporter's mindset will prove a great boon to PR because we're always looking for a real story, even if there's a marketing aspect attached to it. And PR is good for us, too, because we're learning to use our skills in different ways.
And we get to pay the bills.
Dark side? No, I don't think so. As with everything – including reporting – it's all a mix of dark and light. I can live with that.
Check out the Buffalo News article here. Then come back and share your thoughts with the ThinkInk team.


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So What Do Matt Damon and Ben Affleck Have Against Bones?
Both 'The Town' and Damon's live episode of '30 Rock' allowed them to crack 'Bones' jokes.
In last night's live episode of 30 Rock, which was the bigger dealbreaker committed by Matt Damon's Carol: that he forgot girlfriend Liz Lemon's birthday, or that his potentially final request to her was to make sure to TiVo Bones? As E! points out, Damon's buddy Affleck also scored an easy laugh at the expense of Bones in his film The Town, faux-crediting the David Boreanaz–Emily Deschanel forensics procedural with boosting his bank-robbing acumen. Has Bones become a go-to middlebrow punchline, or are all the references simply a preemptive strike at its total ratings dominance over 30 Rock? [E!]


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that allowed people to live in cities and work together. These still affect our lives today. Let's check some of them out.
Mesopotamia means "between two rivers." Mesopotamia was located between the
rivers in the Middle East.
Mesopotamia was part of the
Fertile Crescent
means the area was able to produce a lot of crops
is a shape - like a crescent moon. The area is in the shape of a crescent
Mesopotamia was located in what is now
Let's head to Iraq to explore ancient Mesopotamian artifacts!
Here is all that exists now from ancient Uruk, a major city of Sumer. What do historians think these cities looked like? Let's take a look...
Here are ruins from the city of Babylon. Babylon was located in what is now Baghdad, Iraq. Do you notice any differences or similarities from the previous picture?
Here is how an artist thinks these ancient cities might have looked. What do you notice about the buildings?
The inside of a Mesopotamian home. What do you see?
Artifacts we've found in Iraq and other surrounding countries have helped us hypothesize what kind of jobs Mesopotamians may have had. Remember, farmers created a surplus of food so citizens had time to focus on other trades. Here are a few.
wrote important information down on clay tablets. Here is a statue of a scribe named Dudu. He must have been important to get his own statue!
bought and traded necessary materials from other city-states. In this uncovered stone carving, Assyrians bring wood back home from another place. Who do you think they were trading with?
With so many people in one area, a
was needed to maintain order. King Hammurabi (standing in the picture) is famous for creating a set of
for all the people to follow.
The first form of writing appeared in Mesopotamia. It was called
, which means wedge-shaped. See how the marks look like wedges? This tablet is a record of a farmer's number of goats and sheep.
They wrote by using a pointed
to make marks on wet
. They wrote about important matters like recording their trades. Remember Hammurabi's Code? That was written in cuneiform too.
The earliest known
was in Mesopotamia. Wheels helped carry heavy items and people faster and farther. This artwork from the ancient city of Ur shows a man using a four-wheeled
for transportation.
The Mesopotamians contributed the
to our present-day architecture and design. This arch is from the ancient city of Ur. Look familiar?
Hammurabi wrote these laws on giant statues called stele so everyone knew the laws. The laws are called the Code of Hammurabi. This stele was probably found in the ancient city of Susa.
Here's what the code looks like close up. Here are a few of these laws:
If a man put out the eye of another man, his eye shall be put out.
If a son strike his father, his hands shall be hewn off.
If a slave say to his master: "You are not my master," if they convict him his master shall cut off his ear.
Mesopotamians discovered how to forge weapons, jewelery and other items out of metals - particularly
A bronze sickle sword used in battle by the Sumerians. How do you think they made this?
Bronze axes used in war to pierce armor by the Sumerians.
Craftsmen made pottery, jewelery, clothes and more for the people of Mesopotamia. How do we know?
This headband with gold leaves was found in a royal tomb in Ur. A very skilled craftsman must have made this.
This pottery and all of the bronze tools were found in the ancient city of Susa. A potter spent many hours on a pottery wheel to make these goods.
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What that means, say Delta aerial applicators, is further jeopardy to jobs, increased suspicion of their profession, and a fear that future regulations will be incredibly burdensome.
Signifying Class B airspace, there is an invisible line circling Memphis and outlying areas. That line, radiating out from central Memphis, sets a boundary up to 30 miles out. Inside the line are towns like Senatobia, Miss., and Earle, Ark. — places with an abundance of row crops.
"This whole situation — which isn't just in Memphis, but is repeated around municipalities across the nation — is very problematic for farmers and pilots," says Mark Hartz, owner/operator of Grand Prairie Dusters in Almyra, Ark.
"Right now, we're denied access to Class B airspace due to a supposed threat from terrorists. We're working with the NAAA (National Agricultural Aviation Association) and our congressional delegations to try and see if there's some way we can work around that. At some point and time, there's got to be some guidelines approved that will allow applicators back into that area."
Congressional staffs are certainly aware of the aerial applicators' plight, says Hartz. But there's not a whole lot they can do because "no one seems to know who's in charge. We can't get a clear read on who is most concerned about that airspace. The FBI claims it's the FAA and the FAA claims it's the FBI. We suspect it's the FBI, though."
Day of terror
One of the first recollections Hartz has is of ag planes flying over the family farm. "I was hooked from then on — I had to do that. It called to me."
Having answered that call for many years, on Sept. 11, Hartz was spraying fields when a radio message came in saying terrorists had hit New York and Washington, D.C. He finished the job, went back to base and started watching TV. About 10:30 that morning, the sheriff called and said Hartz's operation was grounded.
"That was perfectly reasonable, and we didn't start asking questions about when we could get back into the air until the next day. By Thursday, we were told we could go back to work. That same Thursday, we got one load out before our secretary called and said they'd shut us down again," says Hartz, who serves as treasurer for the NAAA.
The next day, Hartz and colleagues started work again and were able to stay in the air until Sunday, Sept. 16. Then reports came in about several of the Arab terrorists having approached aerial applicator operations in Minnesota and Florida.
"That threw all the federal law folk into a tizzy, and they shut us down again," Hartz said. "They've since shifted the majority of attention from us to truckers with hazardous material licenses. But ag pilots are still left twisting in the wind."
Aerial applicators' jobs are stressful even in the best of times. "There's plenty of external pressures on a normal day that applicators must deal with," he notes. "This just adds to that burden.
"Personally, it didn't hurt our operation that much," says Hartz. "We were just lucky. We had some rice fields that needed spraying, but we aren't in the same boat with applicators who were grounded knowing they have boll weevil eradication contracts to fulfill or cotton to be defoliated. Some of those pilots stand to lose $10,000 to $15,000 per day while grounded.
"Many operations are devastated, and in this business, once an opportunity for spraying is lost it isn't coming back," says Hartz.
Nationwide, 3,400 pilots fly ag planes. In Arkansas alone, the total is about 400.
"That's a lot of families of both pilots and support staff being affected by this," he says. "Between Texas and Arkansas, we have the largest number of ag pilots in the nation because of the amount of rice being grown. A rice crop requires much more fertilizer, and that's where we come in."
Pilots in cotton areas may go out and spray 5,000 acres in a day. Spraying for boll weevils, a pilot may spray 300 acres per load. However, a pilot spraying rice may cover 50 acres per load. That's why there are so many more airplanes in rice country, says Hartz.
The bailout
As a result of their being grounded for a couple of days, Congress has allotted the major airlines a multi-billion dollar bailout. Is there a movement under way to get applicators the same consideration?
It is being looked into, says Hartz, who admits the airline bailout is a bitter pill to swallow. "The airlines have been allowed to begin flying again when the fact is that their planes were the instruments used to terrorize our country. General aviation and ag aviation didn't have a thing to do with those attacks. But we're the ones suffering. We're paying for security mistakes made by the airlines."
When asked for a profession under the same regulatory microscope, Hartz jokingly says, "People working with nuclear energy. Ag pilots have to keep the state plant board, the EPA, the FAA, and the Department of Environmental Quality happy."
After the latest terrorist actions, the further restrictions the industry will be placed under will likely come from the FAA.
"As an industry, we're trying to find out what will alleviate the regulators' fears. Hopefully we'll be able to provide them with input that will address their security concerns yet allow us to do our jobs."
Several weeks ago, at the behest of the FBI, airplanes that had no hangar were disabled in some fashion — props chained, batteries removed, parked between tractors. In the coming months, such actions may not be enough. However, many of the safety proposals being floated are "simply ridiculous and only provide a false sense of security," says Hartz.
An example: A Florida proposal that pilots be required to call a tracking entity every time they take off, providing his plane number, coordinates for where the plane is going, the chemical being sprayed, how long he'll be in the air and when he'll be returning to base.
"That won't work, and the proposal is clearly a result of hysteria. In Arkansas, we make 50 to 75 loads per day. You think any terrorist with anthrax in the hopper is going to phone it in and admit it?"
Also, Hartz points out that his work is very dependent on weather, wind and a whole host of other factors. Most of the time Hartz doesn't know exactly where he's going with the next load.
"We know where we'd like to go but oftentimes that location isn't available to us. To hamstring us with additional crazy regulations won't work for us, and agriculture will suffer tremendously."
Hartz says the situation "really hasn't touched farmers too much yet. But when they understand what some of the proposals are, I assure you they won't be happy."
As an example, Hartz points to this year's test with flying Command onto rice. The test was conducted over a portion of the state and was a minor nuisance in relation to what's being looked at now, says Hartz. The Command test required farmers to declare what fields they wanted Command applied to. They then had to supply GPS coordinates so the fields could be monitored.
"That one little thing caused a lot of hurt feelings and concern because farmers felt it was an intrusion on their way of doing business."
Imagine the decibel level if every application made on a farm has to go through some bureaucratic tangle, says Hartz. Farmers don't realize what's potentially coming, he says.
"You know, it's very easy for bureaucrats to sit at their desks and pass judgment on us. If someone isn't intimately aware of the day-to-day workings of our industry, they can't know how much their ideas for future regulations will affect the diverse aspects of agriculture collectively. It's easy to say, 'Just ground the crop dusters.'"
The regulations ag pilots worked under prior to Sept. 11 were "problematic," but Hartz says his industry understands the current climate. "Everyone wants low cost food and a clean environment. We know that's a balance that needs maintaining. As an industry, we've been very proactive in addressing safety issues. We're aware of our neighbors and we want to be as unobtrusive as possible."
But in light of recent events, ag pilots have a severe sense of foreboding about "what might be coming down the pipe," he notes. "This was an awful thing, and it occurred at a bad time for us. But imagine what would have happened if this attack had come in May or June when crop health literally depended on us getting the spraying done."
While Hartz has no idea what new regulations are coming, one of the first things the FAA brought up was the use of transponders. A transponder is a device employed in airliners and most general aviation airplanes. It sends out a signal that, when interrogated by ground radar, provides a code that a controller has assigned to a specific plane. That means the controller knows the pertinent details of the plane.
The planes that were hijacked had transponders. But as soon as the terrorists took over, they turned the transponders off. So instead of being a clear, distinct signal on a controller's screen, the planes became little blips. They could still be tracked, but without key flight information.
After the attacks, the FAA first said it would allow any ag planes with transponders to get back into the air. Hartz says that hardly helped. "The number of ag planes with a transponder may be 1 percent of the whole fleet."
False security and stable designs
How safe are we really? Hartz insists his comments aren't meant to incite anyone. It's obvious he has the utmost respect for his country.
"But it seems like shutting us down was the easiest thing for law enforcement to do to make it seem like they were garnering control. Shutting us down was a highly visible step that had no cost to them whatsoever. National news coverage sensationalized the ag aircraft aspect of this, and we feel besieged."
Hartz hangars his planes every night.
"Our planes are inside every night. But what do you do? How much security is enough? In a typical hangar, all it would take is a heavy-duty drill to take some siding off the building to gain access."
But even if they somehow got the planes out on the runway, the tail wheel design of ag aircraft would almost assure that the plane would never get airborne.
"These terrorists were only concerned with flying the planes once they were airborne. They weren't concerned with taking off or landing."
Agricultural aircraft are normally one-seaters with a tail wheel. Such a design is better when taking off and landing on unpaved airstrips. A tail wheel can handle a lot more abuse. Planes like Cessnas have the third wheel in the front of the plane, which makes them much more docile and easy to control when on the ground. Ag planes, sometimes called tail draggers, require direct intervention by the pilot in order to keep the plane straight on the runway — both taking off and landing.
"Believe me — and this has been mulled over by many ag pilots — unless a terrorist has had a good many hours training in an ag plane, he'd never get off the ground. Someone without specific training couldn't get it done."
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Talk:Dark Ages
I am talking about Britain here...I do not know a reputable historian of any ideological stripe, from H.A.L. Fisher, writing in the 1930s to that good ol' Anglophile, Arthur Bryant in the 50's to the modern Simon Scharma and Norman Davies, writing from different perspectives, and even the TV people like Kenneth Clarke, Michael Wood and the (gulp) "Time Team" crew; and many others, who have not made a point about the rise of Christianity during this period and the work of those like the Venerable Bede, and the Irish missionaries and the beginning of the monastic system and all the other "Good Things" that happened.
If some popular historians want to concentrate on the Germanic "invasions" and the turbulence of the period it's no different to many popular wildlife programmes concentrating on predators. It sells. It's nothing to do with Liberals or Conservatives. The phrase was coined in the very early Renaissance. I am sure there are some way out there on the left fringe who may deny the lights in that dark time, but they are not mainstream. In other words it is not a "Liberal Myth".
Me... whilst knowing the standard definition, I've always thought of the Dark Ages really being from the departure of the Roman garrisons to the 7th century. Things started to brighten up a lot then. But that's me. I'm just a twit who has been known to have the "Anglo-Saxon Chronicles" on the bedside table for a month or two occasionally. (At the moment it's Peter Ackroyd's "Albion".)
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As our societies change and become more diverse, universities are asked to be more open and inclusive, finding new ways to enable everyone to participate, including students or staff who are traditionally less represented.
There are different drivers that lead institutions to develop specific strategies in the area. In several systems there are certain legal requirements that request universities to foster equal opportunities e.g. through specific policies or offices, but many also reported that they see it as an important part of the university's mission to serve society as a whole. While at first many institutions approached the topic from a gender equality perspective, several participants reported that more recently the approaches had been broadened to encompass diversity in various dimensions such as gender, age, physical/mental condition, socio-economic background, ethnic origin or cultural and religious background. Several also referred to the increased influx of refugees that had put the issue again on the agenda.
While the topic of diversity and inclusiveness is very broad and encompasses policies and initiatives for very different groups, be it students or staff, participants of the focus group could identify some common issues as far as developing and implementing strategies and concrete projects at the university are concerned. A lack of data and evidence as well as the problem of legal barriers to data collection was often mentioned as an issue which makes it difficult for institutions to develop effective policies. This is often linked to the matter of discrimination. Another common challenge is the need for a change in mindsets and the organisational culture of the university to mainstream openness and inclusiveness.
The focus group was a step ahead to explore the topic of diversity from a comprehensive institutional perspective, including both learning and research, building on other activities such as the EUA Learning and Teaching Initiative and the EUA Refugees Welcome Map showcasing initiatives for the integration of refugees in higher education. EUA will now collect further material and try to structure the outcomes of the focus group with a view to facilitate a further exchange of practices among its members. Issues around diversity and inclusiveness will also be discussed at the EUA 2018 Annual Conference on 5-6 April 2018 and the 11th EUA-CDE Annual Meeting on Excellence through Diversity: Doctoral education in a globalised world which will take place on 6-8 June 2018.
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Originally posted by davespanners
Waits patiently for a girl cat to turn up in the thread
Until that happens...to tide you over Dave.....Happy Valentine's Day...
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Originally posted by smyleegrl
My Avatar would choose either SublimeCraft, Hefficide, or Slayers....
She needs a real man, you know...
Originally posted by Sublimecraft
Originally posted by smyleegrl
My Avatar would choose either SublimeCraft, Hefficide, or Slayers....
She needs a real man, you know...
Hmm, our 2-Dimensional cyber selves must have been in a painting together in a past life Smylee.
If you are taken by Daryl or one of Slayers many handles then I will understand
But, I also have a secret crush on Natalia, vkey08 and Kaylaluv......
Must be that strong independent woman thing!!
Happy Valentines Day mate
Originally posted by snowspirit
Since this is me, and I'm female, I need another canine, has to be male, it's the only way I swing
The only male canine I can think of is Jude11's old avatar.
There are a few female canines on here, so I think I have lots of competition
**i just realized there's a wolverine up above ^^^^
He's part canine ? Or close?edit on 14-2-2013 by snowspirit because: (no reason given)
Does your avatar like the spirit world. Mine would very much like to meet females, the more the merrier. He does get in to the spirit of things.


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A new poll finds that nearly half of parents whose kids had been prescribed pain medications, kept leftover medicine in their home.
"Nearly one-third of the parents who participated in the poll reported that their children had been prescribed at least one pain medication, most often related to surgery, illness or injury. Of these prescriptions, 60 percent were for opioids such as oxycodone or hydrocodone, according to the results from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health."
"We found that the amount of pain medication prescribed for children is frequently greater than the amount used, and too few parents recall clear direction from their provider about what to do with leftover medication," Dr. Matthew Davis, a professor of pediatrics and internal medicine at the University of Michigan and the director of the poll, said in a statement."
"This is a missed opportunity to prevent prescription drug misuse among children," Davis said. Indeed, "for adolescents, a known point of access to narcotic pain medication is leftover pills from a prior prescription," he said. The poll suggests that doctors need to do a better job of explaining this risk to parents." Read more.


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.I was taking pictures of the new puppy and came to the realization that this pup is a very good impersonator.
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