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Cozumel, the island that the Mayans considered their Eden from where they believed they came to populate the continent, like bees from a hive, is located near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula. It's tiny, approximately 10 miles wide and 30 miles long-but like the Eden it was for the ancient Mayans, it is a paradise for today's travelers and cruise passengers.
According to Mayan legend, the goddess of love and fertility, Ixchel, resided in Cozumel and the island was a pilgrimage site. When residents built temples in her honor, the goddess sent them, the legend goes, her favorite bird, the swallow, and the Mayans named the island Cozumel, which in their language meant "the land of the swallows."
There are a number of archeological ruins on Cozumel including an archeological park in the north of the island, the sanctuary of Ixchel in San Gervasio, and El Cedral in the south--the latter the oldest Mayan structure on the island dating from the year 800. Other points of interest include the town of San Miguel, with its pretty main plaza; the Benito Juarez Park, that is ideal for strolling, buying souvenirs, and enjoying music on Sundays; the Museum of the Island of Cozumel with exhibits about the island including its reefs; Discover Mexico Park, with scale models of Mexico's pyramids, monuments and modern structures; and the lighthouse Faro Celerain that offers panoramic views of Cozumel and has an ecological reserve where visitors can see mangroves and other examples of the native flora as well as fauna.
A popular shore excursion sold onboard ships is to the ecological reserve, the park and lagoon, Chankanaab. Chankanaab means "Small Sea" in the Mayan language, a reference to the park's lagoon, fed by an ocean current that transforms it into a natural aquarium with some 60 types of marine creatures.
In Chankanaab's botanical gardens visitors can see 350 different types of tropical plants from more than 20 nations. The Zona Maya, another of Chankanaab's attractions, is a modern reproduction of an ancient Mayan village that allows visitors to learn about the construction and agricultural methods of the Mayans. Other attractions are aquatic adventures including Snuba, Sea Trek and Dolphin Discovery--the latter offering an opportunity to get to know these fascinating marine creatures up-close. Chankanaab has changing rooms and four dive shops.
Beaches are, naturally, one of the main attractions of Cozumel, which is known world-wide as an ideal site for diving due to the clarity of its waters. A very popular beach is San Francisco on Cozumel's west coast--with fine sand and placid waters. Others on the west coast include Playa Mía, Palancar and Paradise. On the east coast, there is a mixture of sandy and rocky beaches including Punta Morena, Punta Chiquero, Playa Bonita and Chen Río. These beaches generally have wave action and currents and are often less frequented than those on the west coast.
Other pastimes include golf on an 18-hole championship course designed by Jack Nicklaus, tennis, horseback riding, hiking and tours by jeep and other vehicles. Cozumel is also a paradise for shoppers--with duty-free prices on merchandise including gold and silver jewelry, imported watches, fashions, perfumes and local crafts.
For a lunch while in port, Cozumel has more than 90 restaurants and cafes that serve varied cuisines including Mexican, Italian, Mediterranean, Caribbean and others.
Among the lines offering cruises to Cozumel are Carnival, Celebrity, Costa, Disney, Holland America, MSC, Norwegian, Princess, Regent Seven Seas and Royal Caribbean.
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The nation's largest cellular phone provider is looking to install a 100-foot-high cell tower in a field off Multnomah Road, which the company says is necessary to improve cell coverage for its customers in the Hood River Valley.
Verizon Wireless, which is headquartered in New Jersey, has proposed building the cell tower on 32 acres of land zoned exclusive farm use at 1247 Multnomah Road, located about a mile outside the Hood River city limits. The land is owned by Andy von Flotow under Alpha to Omega LLC, who has submitted a land use application to the Hood River County Planning Department, along with Proland LLC — a Spokane-based company specializing in site acquisition, zoning, and project management for wireless clients, according to its website.
A 60-by-60-foot section of the land would be leased in order to house both the tower and the equipment necessary for its operations. Application documents show the tower would be a monopole design with a triangular panel antenna on top and would be surrounded by a 6-foot-tall chain link fence topped with barbed wire. Other features would include multiple equipment cabinets, a transformer, a diesel generator, and a 12-foot-wide gravel driveway with turnaround.
Verizon — which currently has cell towers in Odell, Underwood, White Salmon, Bingen, the east hills, and two within Hood River's city limits — says it needs to build the tower in order to help offload traffic from its Underwood site and establish a better connection between Odell and a cell tower located next to the Hood River Fire Department. According to a letter sent to county planning by Jeff Culley, a radio frequency engineer with Verizon, construction of the tower is supposed to improve cell coverage primarily in areas south of Hood River and will "help create a quality network that will have low dropped calls and access failures with good voice and data quality." Culley also referred to the proposed site as an "essential communication facility for public service as part of Verizon Wireless' communication network providing enhanced 9-1-1 services as well as serving many governmental agencies and emergency responders."
American Tower Corporation made similar statements about cell coverage last year when it was attempting to build a 140-foot-tall cell tower for AT&T just a few minutes' drive north of Verizon's current proposed site. Hood River County Planning Commissioners denied ATC's National Scenic Area permit request last November after they deemed the tower was too high and not "visually compatible" with its surroundings — which included a nearby community trail — though the structure was to be disguised as a Douglas fir. That site was located off Fairview Drive on land that was zoned rural-residential.
According to Eric Walker, the county's principal planner, Verizon's proposed site is located outside the NSA on exclusive farm use land. Walker said cell towers are a "permitted use, subject to review" on EFU land, but that the county zoning ordinance requires applicants to provide a list of "reasonable alternatives" to the proposed site.
Application documents show Verizon looked at approximately 12 other sites in the surrounding area before settling on 1247 Multnomah Road, which is located in an area largely consisting of orchards, farm fields, and residences. Other sites were deemed less desirable by Verizon due to reasons that ranged from unwilling landlords to higher residential densities.
The alternative site analysis submitted to the county states that the chosen parcel "blends in most harmoniously with surrounding structures, existing uses, vegetation, tall trees and offers the lowest visual impact to surrounding properties within this concentrated geographic area. The subject's location is nestled into a corner, will sit amongst a cluster of mature trees which provide natural screening and will predominantly only be visible from the underlying landlord's 32 contiguous acres."
Public comment on the cell tower will be accepted until 5 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 20, with an anticipated decision date of March 6. The planning department can be contacted at plan.dept@
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|Pete and Nellie Martinez, 1951
63 years ago my parents were married at La Placita. I now know that the more formal name is La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles, but formality seems a bit pretentious when a place has been a part of the family for a long time.
My dad was born and spent his youth in the area; he likely was baptized at the La Placita around 1913. In any case it was natural that he and my mom decided to wed at La Placita. I'm not sure we had a Roman Catholic church in my part of town and I think St. Vibiana's would have been beyond their financial reach.
They were married when they were 39 years old. Neither had been married before and both had idealized visions of what married life would be like.
They were children of immigrants and both had learned to walk the line of those who are first generation in a new country. Their personalities and their surroundings had a clear impact on how they took that walk. Dad was a street kid who eventually came to be disciplined about work and his home life. He was the baby and loved to be spoiled. Mom was the bright, bilingual older girl in the family where literacy was valued. She loved to spoil my dad. In that way they were a great match.
For nearly 50 years they loved, laughed, and verbally boxed with each other. My mom had quite the sharp tongue. You know the person who can make the quick retort that stings. Dad had his charm and humor to diffuse a rough spot…or he would stormed out of the house to work outside.
But if you had talked to either of them about being separated, one from the other, a horrified look would have come on their filled their face. She was his WIFE. He was her HUSBAND.
They always, always, always remembered special days and gave each other cards. I think my mom expected it and my dad loved that making that small gesture made him a little heroic. I learned to follow suit and got in the habit of small acknowledgements on special days.
There was one time when I didn't follow suit and recognize their anniversary on July 28th.
On the early afternoon of July 27, 1975 I gave birth to an 8 pound 4 ounce little girl. The birth was Cesarean so I was physically present, but not very articulate. I remember seeing the baby when the nurse showed her to me and next seeing her sometime during the night. The time between was a blank. It somehow didn't exist. Needless to say, my parent's anniversary was not remembered. Being awake and nursing, counting fingers and toes, and learning to deal with stitches was my focus.
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Following the accusation that Tori Spelling's husband, Dean McDermott, had cheated on her with a younger woman comes the bombshell allegation that Dean's infidelity resulted in a pregnancy.
A source close to Dean's other woman — 28-year-old Canadian Emily Goodhand — reveals to In Touch that "Dean and Emily had sex several times over the weekend of Dec. 6," referring to their Toronto hookup. "She isn't on birth control — and they had sex without a condom."
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As fate would have it, Dean almost got a vasectomy last year. But Tori revealed in October that he never scheduled surgery because of their ongoing financial troubles. "The rumor around town is that Dean isn't careful," Tori's friend explains to In Touch. "That's why he wants a vasectomy."
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MONTREAL (AP) — Tight security surrounded the arraignment Monday of three murder suspects who police say used a helicopter to break out of a Quebec prison. The men were later arrested over the weekend while hiding out in a luxury condominium.
Yves Denis, 35, Denis Lefebvre, 53, and Serge Pomerleau, 49, looked weary in the prisoners' dock as they were charged with escaping lawful custody and prison breach. The men were facing murder and gangsterism charges before the jailbreak.
Police say a helicopter plucked the three men from a courtyard of the Orsainville Detention Centre in suburban Quebec City on June 7, triggering an international manhunt. Interpol placed them on its list of the world's most wanted fugitives.
The men were found in a condo in Old Montreal at 1:30 a.m. on Sunday. Police did not divulge details about what led them to the condo where the men were hiding out.
The men were swept up in a major 2010 police operation called Project Crayfish, aimed at bringing down a drug trafficking ring in northwestern Quebec. Denis was charged with first-degree murder, while Lefebvre and Pomerleau were charged with murder and conspiracy to murder, according to the Quebec provincial police website. Their trial on these charges, which started in April, is still continuing.
Quebec provincial police were seen carrying several containers from the condo after searching it. A car was seized and police said Monday they also found $93,000 in cash in the residence.
The Quebec government has ordered an internal investigation into the jailbreak.
Quebec Superior Court Justice Louis Dionne on Monday also suspended two earlier rulings that had eased the men's conditions behind bars before their brazen escape on June 7. Dionne took away computer privileges for Pomerleau and revoked permission allowing the men to circulate together in the prison yard.
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Lindsay Lohan may be easy fodder for tabloids and Twitter, but perhaps not as much for prime-time talk shows.
The premiere of Lohan's sit-down with Oprah Winfrey, in which she opened up about her drug and alcohol abuse, drew about 892,000 viewers to "Oprah's Next Chapter" and gave the show a modest ratings boost.
The one-hour conversation, which aired Sunday on OWN at 9 p.m. and encored at 10 p.m., revealed the "Mean Girls" star's drug of choice, which is alcohol. She also said cocaine allowed her to drink more.
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The total viewership for the 9 p.m. telecast of the star's troubled star's appearance was 7% higher than the show's average this season. The program also got a 6% boost in the key women 25-to-54 demographic.
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Darth Vader Deluxe
Sixth Scale Figure by Sideshow Collectibles
Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Limited Edition
About This Sixth Scale Figure
Sideshow celebrates the 30th anniversary of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi with the new Darth Vader Deluxe Sixth Scale Figure. Recreate every memorable scene with this essential Vader figure, featuring a fully articulated body, faithfully reproduced costume, and detailed helmet, mask, and portrait options. To complete your display, we've included an impressive Imperial-themed light up figure stand and a meditation chamber stand for Vader's helmet and mask.
- License
- Star Wars
- Type
- Sixth Scale Figure
- Manufacturer
- Sideshow Collectibles
- Nathan Eakins and Bernardo Esquivel (Paint)
- Tim Niver, Adrienne Smith, Andy Bergholtz, Nathan Mansfield, Pascual Wawoe, Bigshot Toyworks (Sculpt)
- Kevin Ellis (Costume Fabrication)
- Joe Allard, Pascual Wawoe, Jared Chapman (Design)
- Jesse Lincoln (Development)
- The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team
Additional Details & Dimensions
- Product Size
- 13.75" H (349.25mm) x 4.5" W (114.3mm) x 3" D (76.2mm)*
- Box Size
- 13.00" H (330.2mm) x 13.00" W (330.2mm) x 20.00" L (508mm)*
- Dimensional Weight
- 15.0000 lbs*
- Int'l Dim. Weight
- 25.0000 lbs*
* Size and weight are approximate values.
Learn more
- 100076
- 747720218208
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What Collectors Are SayingLeave Feedback
I want this — Reviewing the Exclusive Edition
Please make this figure available again.
— Bjorgvin Johannsson
Excellent Vader
Sideshow always puts out great work for Star Wars. I purchased the Anakin vs Obi-Wan from Revenge of the Sith a few years ago and some other Star Wars items. I have been very pleased . Thank you
— Sean
This is the 2nd figure that I have purchased. Simply put BEAUTIFUL. The detail and quality just has to be expedience for yourself. From the box (HUGE) to the lightsaber hilt, no detail was left out.
Dallas, TX
An unbelievable work of art. It amazes me that Sideshow is able to make each new figure better than their last. Keep up the great work.
— Paul Harrison
Bensalem, PA
I want won!
I've wanted to collect Darth Vader for many years, but wife said No. Don't get me wrong, I actually do wear the pants in the family.....when I'm home alone:)
— Matt Parsonson
Perth West Australia
Darth Vader
I just received my Darth Vader today and just finished setting it up! This is my second Sideshow statue, the first being General Grievous, and I love them both! Darth Vader has always been my favorite and this statue looks so awesome in my room. I am very happy to add this to my collection!
— Jeff Olson
Portland, OR
Best Vader figure EVER!!
Ive had this figure for some time and I think it's the finest Darth Vader money can buy! He stands on his red lit up stand impressively and the detail is totally stunning! Love it with my Hot Toys "Empire strikes back Luke Skywalker"
— Stephen Innes
This figure is truly a thing of beauty! I just got mine yesterday, and I can't stop staring at it. I've been wanting a Sideshow/Hot Toys Darth Vader for YEARS, and I am sooo excited to finally have one!! Thank you for this beautiful figure, Sideshow Collectibles!!!
— Carly Vanessa
Rohnert Park, CA
Submit to the dark side...and Sideshow club
Received my collectible yesterday! Simply put, Sideshow has done an astounding job. The details are perfect from mask to toe. Now on to buy more collectibles...
— Piyush
Virginia Beach, VA
I am so happy I ordered this figure. Pictures do not do it justice! I finally have the figure of my favorite villian...ever! Well worth the money. Thank you Sideshow for making my dream figure. I am one happy Star Wars nerd.
— Adam
Springfield, MO
It is one hell of a figure and I've been studying it and posing it for several days now. All the detailing and the lighting really make this thing pop! After reviewing some scenes from the films, he seems quite accurate (yes, even the arms).
— Scott
Eden, NC
This is my 2nd 1/6 Figure but my Very First DARTH VADER they just get Better, and Better WOW!!!! Love It
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THE Dark Lord
This figure absolutely BLOWS every other release of Vader out of the Galaxy. I'm impressed, VERY impressed. Sideshow didn't miss anything on this figure. I don't know how this figure could get any better? Breathing sounds? I hope I'm able to continue to afford these guys, as the price has jumped.
— Sean M
Athens, GA
The best Darth Vader figure you'll find
There isn't enough ways to say it - if you are looking for a perfect Star Wars 1/6 figure, THIS IS IT. Absolutely screen accurate with the perfect subtle touch of his lighted belt and chest plate to bring him to life. The entire package is just amazing
— Chris
Pompton Lakes, NJ
Dark Father
The greatest movie villain of all time. My first ...of many I hope...sideshow collectible.
— John N.
Walterboro, SC
This is the first figure that I have purchased from Sideshow Collectibles. There was an issue that the elbow was not able to move. Sideshow Customer Care helped me by troubleshooting and the issue was fixed. The Technical support and customer care is very good. I am extremely impressed and very pleased to own this figure. It truly is a fantastic work of art. It is incredible. The amount of detail and work that has gone in to it is just amazing. I am very happy to have become a customer of Sideshow and I am now collecting more of these incredible art pieces. To own something like this makes you realize that this is not just a collectible but it truly is a work of art. I would recommend that if you have never owned a Sideshow collectible. Buy it. If you would like to own something unique and true art. Buy it. If you are a Star Wars fan and you like the character of Darth Vader. You must buy this figure as it is very rewarding to own it and makes a fantastic display. I have also purchased the Bobba Fett Prototype figure and my review towards that figure would be just the same as this one. Keep up the great work Sideshow and to all the artists at your company please keep creating and sharing your incredible talent by sharing this art with us.
Lord Vader
This is an absolute masterpiece. Everything from the box to Vader's lightsaber are 100% spot on! I could not be more impressed, and as a lifetime Darth Vader Fan, I am excited to display this masterpiece in my home. What a fantastic work of art.
— Chad
Greenville, SC
The force is strong with this one
WOW! Wow! Thank you for the outstanding figure! Detail is amazing, every piece is crafted with care, light-up functions are incredible. A must-have for Vader fans. Head sculpt is particularly impressive, exactly look and proportions that you want in a Vader figure. Thanks again! ROTJ Luke now
— Rob
Kenosha, WI
VADER-BEST OF THE BADDEST — Reviewing the Exclusive Edition
great job on Vader and Boba Fett. Another definite sale would be Gen. Grievous;and a replica of The Walking Dead.
— thomas larson
Philadelphia Pa
Hands Down best Star Wars figure!
Ok, once this arrived to my house. I opened the box and was amazed how big the box was and when I actually looked at the figure i was blown away of how awesome Darth Vader looks and how detailed it was. This for sure is the best figure i bought and own. Worth the money for sure! Thanks!
— Andrew
Los Angeles, Ca.
Articulated Art
This figure is one of the "Signature" items that you will be having in any Star Wars Collection, it's a "must-buy" for every Star Wars and Darth Vader Fan!
— Marc Calingo
Alberta, Canada
Best Vader out there by far.
its great piece of art, but i didn't expect to be that in that big box maybe because of the items inside but still its a big freaking box.. Outstanding good job
— peter
Dark Lord of the Sith — Reviewing the Exclusive Edition
Definitely exceeded my expectations! The attention to detail is fantastic! This is my 8th sixth scale, first from the Star Wars universe, and one of my favorites! The Force is definitely strong with this one!
— Jonathan C.
Buffalo, NY
You know it to be true
A must have for any star wars fan. Love the light up display and chest box. Goes great with my bespin Luke.
— Angel Almonte
Ozone Park, NY
my next sideshow collectible
I want it so bad, as soon as I finish paying my General Zod, I'll be getting this piece of art
— robert chavez
Las Vegas, NV
lORD VADER — Reviewing the Exclusive Edition
Awesome figure!! Vader is the ultimate villian and it shows with this masterpiece! love it. Def. the prize in my collection! Now how bout a. 1/6 Scale count dooku?? Im sure the incredibly talented artists at sideshow can bring him to life for another masterwork.
— john hades
princeton in.
Its Vader ..Nuff Said
One of the finest examples of the Number 1 Villain in Star Wars. A must have for any self respecting fan. Whether you collect figures or not this is one item you must get if you are a fan of Star Wars.
— Nabil Abdulla
Dubai , UAE
Awesome — Reviewing the Exclusive Edition
This figure is so awesome and i'm very glad I bought it. Thank you SideShow for making this awesome figure! Next figure, Anakin maybe?
— Kevin
Sideshow knocks the ball out of the park!
With the exception of the lifesize model, this is this best Vader made to date. Fully posable with ten sets of hands, masked and unmasked head and a bonus mask and helmet with a light up stand. The cape sits perfect on the figure and the blinking chest lights look most impressive. MOST IMPRESSIVE!
— Richard Jones
Sideshow's Darth Vader
This figure is top knotch. The detail on the chest ( working lights)and the belt is amazing.The Anakin head sculpt and the finish on the helmeted head ... Well I speechless...
— Carey Bayless
Love this figure ... the quality is fantastic awesome base for the figure and for the helmet .. I give the cape 10/10 ... the feel of it is great love the articulation and the light up features on the figure gives it that extra panash... so happy I own it
— fabian
The Darth Vader Figure is unreal! The pictures only show the figure but when you get it and hold it in your hand it blows you away! The best Sideshow Figure I own hands down. Get one before they are gone! The box alone is cool.
— Chris
Phoenixville, PA
Best Darth Vader Figure Ever Made
Hands down, this is the absolute top of the line, best Darth Vader figure ever made. Everything from the helmet detail, light up stands and figure far exceed anything the mind could conceive. Now, if Sideshow would make a companion Padme in her wedding gown, the SW collection would be complete!
— Brett A. Tolino
East Windsor, NJ
I am a new collector and have acquired a few of the slightly older Star Wars Sideshow figures, but this one is in another league. The cape flows great over shoulders and drapes perfectly. The hands are covered in soft leather making them look amazing. I highly recommend this figure to any collector.
— Charlie Cottrell
Chandler, AZ
Perfect — Reviewing the Exclusive Edition
I'm writing this with the figure next to me. I just can't believe the details it has, it exceeded my expectations. Please continue making this awesome figures. Thank you Sideshow!!
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Debate in Washington over a controversial school lunch waiver has spread into the Bluegrass State, where proponents say the innocuous proposal helps rural schools, and which critics argue threatens years of work combating one of the nation's largest childhood obesity rates.
The House of Representatives is expected to vote next week on a provision that allows schools to apply for a one-year waiver to opt out of new federal school lunch nutritional standards if the schools can prove that adhering to those guidelines would force them to operate at a loss. The rider is part of an overall agriculture spending bill developed this spring by the House Appropriations Committee, which is chaired by Rep. Harold Rogers, a Somerset, Ky., Republican.
Should the bill become law, the Fayette County Public Schools lunch program is not expected to apply for a waiver, as the system already operates in the black, said Director of Child Nutrition Michelle Coker.
But Coker, who supports the implementation of waivers, said the option to opt out of newer and stricter standards by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for a year could help smaller school districts in Kentucky with less buying power ease into the standards.
In nearby Scott County, where the school district serves 9,000 kids, Nutritional Services Director Mitzi Marshall said students are "balking big-time against the whole grains" and the school district has lost money from fewer students purchasing the healthier lunches. Even some of the 48 percent of students who receive free or reduced-priced lunches have opted to bring lunch from home, she said.
The USDA guidelines, imposed in 2012 in response to the Healthy and Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, require schools to serve a fruit and vegetable with every meal. The guidelines also mandated a switch to 100 percent whole grains by this summer, required milk servings be one percent or fat-free, and imposed calorie and sodium limitations based on age group. Standards also were set for a limited amount of saturated fats per serving, while banning the use of trans fats.
According to the Federal Register, compliance with the law is expected to add $3.2 billion in school lunch costs over the five-year period that began in 2012.
Marshall, who said the new guidelines have "gone a little overboard," said she supports the waiver because of its potential to help smaller districts such as Scott County. However, Marshall said, she did not foresee applying for a waiver if offered because her district has already fully implemented the new guidelines, though at what exact cost she could not say.
For example, Coker said, the Fayette County Public Schools _ which serves 40,000 students, 51 percent of whom are free- or reduced-lunch eligible _ saw produce prices increase at an average of $100,000 annually for the past five or six years. After USDA guidelines forced the district to offer fruits and vegetables with every meal, the district saw produce costs jump $400,000 in 2013.
But children don't eat the healthy foods, Coker said school cafeteria workers told her, and the district also has had to increase weekly trash collections. She estimated that as much as 75 percent of the fruits and vegetables were thrown away.
"You can put the best meal out there, the most healthy meal, but if they are not eating it they are not healthier," Coker said, adding that prior to the new USDA guidelines the schools offered fruits and vegetables as a choice option for all students rather than a requirement.
Defenders of the new guidelines say it should be the schools' duty to find creative ways to introduce healthy foods to students that they will enjoy and eat. A 2012 survey of Kentucky parents sponsored by the non-profit Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky found that 88 percent of respondents described school lunches meeting minimum nutritional guidelines as "very important." That same poll found that 23 percent of Kentucky parents described their children's food as "very nutritious."
"The respondents resoundingly said they wanted the schools to step up to the plate," said Susan Zepeda, the president of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. "Our schools need to be an environment that makes the healthier and easier choice for our children."
Kentucky, which ranks eighth in the nation in obesity among 10- to 17-year-olds and third among high school students according to a report by the Trust for America's Health and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, has made efforts to reduce childhood obesity through public schools. In 2005, the state senate passed a law requiring schools to give children a minimum of 30 minutes of daily exercise, and set requirements for foods served outside the school lunch program in vending machines and a la carte lines.
While obesity rates among children in Kentucky have fallen slightly among children in the two to four and 10 to 17 age brackets, rates have seen small increases for children in high school, the report said.
In Lexington, Anita Courtney _ who helped found the Better Bites program that aims to offer healthier food items for children at swimming pools, public parks and after-school programs – called the House provision "short-sighted."
"Great work has been done to shift the food that our tax dollars pay for our kids," Courtney said. "It just boggles my mind that (Congress) would consider pulling the plug on that."
At the center of the debate is the School Nutrition Association, an industry group representing school lunch providers, which supported the guidelines when they were put in place in 2012 but now is calling on Congress to approve the waivers. A list of donors for the trade group includes industry giants such as the National Dairy Council, Schwan's Foods, Cargill, Campbell Soup, General Mills and Tyson Foods.
"The people who are profiting from selling highly processed school lunches… are being heard louder than parents trying to protect their kids," said Casey Hinds, a food blogger, activist and mother of two who raised her children in the Fayette school district. (Hinds now lives with her family in Colorado).
Coker, a member of the national and Kentucky branch of the School Nutrition Association, said she attended a national conference in Washington in March where she and others from Kentucky lobbied Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Rep. Andy Barr, a Lexington Republican, to allow schools the option of applying for a waiver.
"(Getting a waiver) makes it sound like you're doing everything the old way _ when it was grease and fat and lard and sugar _ but you're not. You're continuing on you're way," Coker said, noting that some schools might need a year to switch over for some requirements, such as serving whole-grain pasta.
Hinds, the mother from Lexington, said she has sent letters to Kentucky lawmakers, including McConnell, Rodgers and Barr, pleading with them to hold firm on USDA guidelines.
In an emailed statement, Barr said, "While I look forward to reviewing the specifics of the Agricultural Appropriations bill . . . I have always supported providing flexibility over one-size-fits-all mandates written by Washington bureaucrats."
Once the spending bill gets through the House, the Senate would take it up. Asked about the waiver provision this week, Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., said he would not make a decision about the waiver until the legislation goes to the Senate.
McConnell's office said he has not commented on the issue.


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Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival Hostel
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Nineteen Martyrs Street Kalibo, Aklan
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Ati-Atihan Festival Hostel is conveniently located along 19 Martyrs Street Kalibo, Aklan, Philippines.
The hostel is located between Toting Reyes Street and Mabini Street, and is near the Kalibo Public Market. We are located in a secured, clean and homely place within the residential zone and near the commercial area of the town. The hostel has easy access to nearby basic comforts such as food and public utilities.
The hostel has 20 furnished rooms, all specifically made to ensure the comfort and satisfaction of all the guests.
Our friendly and approachable staff will always see to it that the requests of all our guests are catered and attended to.
We have economy rooms good for two (2) guests on twin single or double beds.
Our family room has two double beds good for four (4) guests. We also have a family room with Dining area and good for six (6) guests.
Budget rooms are ideal for youth travelers and backpackers looking for a safe, convenient and peaceful place to stay in town.
Rooms have cable TV for international and local shows, hot/ cold shower, air conditioners and other basic amenities.
Breakfast (if not included) can be availed at our dining area.
Ati-atihan Festival held every third Sunday of January each year is a major festival in Philippines. Hundreds of foreign and local tourists and devotees flock town to join and witness the most colorful, exciting and enjoyable fiesta of the country. We encourage visitors to book their reservation as early as possible.
For traveling in groups and/or planning an extended stay, we also offer affordable rates.
We can also organize side trips for guests who plans to visit nearby towns and events.
Guest planning to visit or coming from Boracay Island, a major tourist destination, is about 2 hours bus and ferry ride from Kalibo, can also request assistance from our front office.
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The Best of Brussels from the Director of One of the City's Hottest Galleries
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Image rights: Photo: Jean Vong; Courtesy of the artist and Casey Kaplan, New York
Matthew Brannon is best known for his letterpress and screen prints of incongruous combinations of images and text. These prints are rendered in a subtle, stripped-down aesthetic, evoking mass production and marketing design. For a 2006 series of blue and black silkscreen prints, Brannon paired representations of potted plants with grim subtitles such as Sick Whore and How It All Ends, in keeping with his thematic interest in pathology and personal struggle. Brannon's sculptures exhibit a similar pictorial simplicity, often executed in few colors and with meticulous attention to symmetry and balance. Like a stage set for the performance of a play set on board a ship, the mixed-media installation Nevertheless (2009) features a minimalist turquoise and white model of a bedroom, adorned with curtains and decorative bottles carved from balsa wood—a space both beautiful and somehow bereft.
American, b. 1971, St. Maries, Idaho, based in New York, New York
The Best of Brussels from the Director of One of the City's Hottest Galleries
Artsy Editorial
The Manifest Destiny Billboard Project featured in W Magazine
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Percival E. Fansler papers | Purdue University Libraries, Archives and Special Collections
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Scope and Contents: Fansler, P.E. (1928). Oil Burning For the Architect: part I. What the Oil Burner is and What it Does. The Architectural Forum, vol. XLVIII, no. 2, February, pp. 249-254. [2 copies]


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PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — ABC is launching its own entry into the crowded market of singing competition shows, hoping to attract viewers with a format that rewards their instant feedback.
The series, "Rising Star," will begin in June, said Paul Lee, ABC entertainment president.
Based on highlights shown to reporters on Friday, the show is visually arresting. A singer performs in front on a wall filled with dozens of video screens, where pictures of viewers pop up when they vote in favor of the performance. If the contestant reaches a certain number of positive votes, the wall rises to reveal a live studio audience.
There will be a group of four judges, who haven't been selected yet, but their opinions have much less weight than the audience's, Lee said.
ABC is adapting a format that was successful in Israel and attracted a bidding war when it was made available to U.S. television networks, he said.
"It's sort of a combination of a massive talent show and 'The Gong Show,' " Lee said.
Singing competitions already fill broadcast network schedules, and many in the industry wonder if viewers are tiring of them. "American Idol" launched its new season on Wednesday before 15.2 million viewers. That's down 15 percent from last January's season debut and the smallest audience for an "American Idol" launch since the series' first year in 2002, the Nielsen company said.
"Idol" has been hurt by NBC's "The Voice," which continues to gain momentum. Its run of shows last fall averaged 14.8 million viewers, up 4 percent from the spring. Fox's "The X-Factor" with Simon Cowell has plunged so precipitously in the ratings that there is doubt about whether it will return.
Lee's hope is that viewers are tired of the formats of "Idol" and "The X-Factor," but not necessarily of singing competitions.
"We definitely felt it was so different, definitely a 21st century show, that we felt it was a risk worth taking," he said.
Producers have developed a simple app that makes it easy for viewers to participate, Lee said. One wrinkle producers will need to work on — and they haven't fully figured it out — is how to include West Coast viewers in the process. Prime-time shows that air live in the East and Midwest are frequently shown on tape delay in the West because of the time difference.


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In December 2006, we are setting up a new system for wireless access on campus, so that is this week's topic.
Why the new system?
The company that provided our previous system has gone out of business. The new system also has other benefits besides being actively supported; it allows instant registration, has less administrative overhead, and makes the network more secure. The cost to you is the same as under the old system, and student access is still half-price.
How do I get started?
First, you need to fill out a purchase form on the web. After filling out the form, you will download and install a wireless access program, which will also verify that your computer is secure enough to be allowed on the network. If your computer is not secure, you will have the chance to download any updates needed to secure it, including an antivirus program that is free to members of the WOU community.
Where is the purchase form?
Go to http://www.wou.edu/wireless. Naturally, you'll have to use a different machine than the one you are registering, unless you can plug it in to the campus network with a cable. You can always go to one of the campus computer labs and fill out the form from there. On that page you will need to log in using your email username and password.
On the form, make sure that your WOU email address is correctly listed. Next, choose the term for which to purchase access; there is also the option to purchase access for one month, starting at the date of purchase. After making this choice, click the "Get Wireless!" button to continue.
You will then see a confirmation screen. Note that if the confirmation says you have purchased access for "200602", that means Winter Term; "200603" is Spring Term. The cost will also be shown. Click "Continue" if the correct period and cost is shown; click "Back" if you want to return to the form and make a different choice.
When is my account charged?
As soon as you click "Continue" on the confirmation page, the charge is placed on your account. You will receive a confirmation email at your WOU account, from "email@example.com". Your access is active immediately, but before you can use it, you will need to register the computer you want to use and install the wireless client program on it.
How do I register the computer?
Bring the computer to a part of campus where there is wireless access, and make sure it is not plugged into the network with a cable. Open any web browser, and you will be taken automatically to the registration page. Note that there are separate sections for Residence Hall users and WOU Wireless users; be sure to click the registration link in the WOU wireless section.
You should next see a page that states that wireless access must be purchased. This is intended for people who have not read this FAQ, and have not already purchased their access; if you have already done that, just click "Continue with Registration". The next page is a login page, but first please notice the link to more detailed instructions for downloading the wireless client; please review them carefully, then click the browser's "back" button to return to the login screen. (Optional note: if your browser supports tabs, you might want to right-click the instructions link and choose "open in separate tab" so you can have the instructions and the login screen open at the same time.)
Enter your username and password; be sure to use the same one you used when buying your access. Click the "Continue" button to go to the download page for the wireless client. Follow the instructions from the previous page; in short, you will need to download the program, find the icon for it, and double-click it. This will install the client and scan your computer to make sure it is up-to-date. Since some system updates may need to be installed, the scan may take several minutes; do not run any other programs or open any other documents while the scan is in progress. Follow any instructions you receive.
If the scan completes successfully, simply restart the computer and start using your wireless access!
I got a message that said "Failed to meet policy requirements." What does that mean?
This means the scan found something that it could not fix automatically. Your web browser should show you a page with more details of the problem; if you do not see this, quit your browser and re-open it. The page should say "Your computer has been placed in a remediation area" and include a description of the problem and some links to help solve it. Most likely, this will happen because your antivirus software is not up-to-date, or is missing entirely. You will be given the option to download and install Sophos Anti-Virus, which is free to all members of the WOU community.
How can I tell when my wireless access will expire?
At any time, simply log in at http://www.wou.edu/wireless. If you have purchased access, the start and end dates will be shown.
I think this is too confusing! Where can I go for help?
Please feel free to contact the UCS Service Request Desk if these instructions are unclear, or the process gives you trouble at any step. Telephone extension 88925 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Speaking of red, Fiona Ellis checked in this weekend with this dispatch about her feminine cabled design, Rebecca.
When choosing the yarn for Rebecca, I felt strongly about going with a red colour. Winter is after all the season when, if you are anything like me, we are inclined to wear more red. It happens to be one of my favourite colours and I consider it a classic, so I don't save it for just the holiday season. Sure it looks wonderfully dramatic worn with black for this season's parties. But I think that it also goes well with the glowing fall colours of oranges and brown. In fact, don't we describe the leaves as turning red anyway? So I begin wearing red in October and then right through the holiday season. But I'm not tempted to put it away after New Year because there is still Valentine's and Chinese New Year in February to think of.
So why is it such a classic colour I hear you ask? One of the reasons that it's a perennial fave is because I have dark hair (well I seem to remember that my natural shade is dark) and pale skin, so I pick bright fire engine reds or dark purpley tones. These would also work if I had dark skin. If you choose the right shade, red can look great on everybody. So if I were blonde I would look good in coral tones or if I looked like Julianne Moore I would choose strong orangey reds, or if I looked like Halle Berry…well no I digresses.
I always chose to wear red when I need a kind of pick-me-up. I guess I never got over seeing Dorothy's ruby slippers, so I have a great pair of red boots that always cheer up me when I wear them. I have found that you can't shrink into the background when you wear red, so when I put it on I have to put my shoulders back and my best foot forward and live up to the drama that it imparts- it does wonders to lift my confidence!
Of course I have spent a lot of time studying colour theory, but my expertise with reds came from my former life as a cosmetic formulation scientist. A lot of us who now work professionally in the knitting business have had former working lives in another industry. So for me, coming up with new shades for lipsticks for 8 years means that I have a really great eye for the subtle differences between reds. In fact the very first colour of lipstick that I formulated was for a winter season - a classic "true" red. I eagerly awaited to see what it's name would be, I was at first disappointed but then basked in the knowledge that I must have come up with a classic when it was named "Lipstick Red". To compliment my lip colours I also have a wide range of red nail polishes, and I love the names that OPI come up with for their polishes- what a fun job that must be. I'm with Paolma Picasso on this one, that the classic colour for nails and lips is red all the way!
When I was researching material for the anecdotes for my book Inspired Fair Isle Knits, I loved finding out what meaning and emotions colours evoke for us. In our age and culture (they change depending on culture and eras), red is seen as having lots of energy, it is therefore considered a passionate, aggressive, even dangerous colour. It is eye catching (because it is an "advancing" colour) so it is used for signage and for warning symbols. It makes us think activity and drama - nothing is sportier looking for cars than red. Women of questionable morals are described as being scarlet women, and red letters where used to denounce such behavior in ages past – I prefer to overlook this when wearing it myself of course. But in both India and China red is worn by brides to bring good luck. And in the practice of Feng Shui red is placed carefully for the best use its high energetic value.
Creativity tip: I keep a photo journal taking a photo everyday regardless of whether I am doing anything exciting or not. But just recently I have decided to keep a colour journal and take snaps of everyday items in a particular colour - red seemed like a great place to start. Hey: Paloma's more famous father (Pablo Picasso) had his blue period so I can have my red one can't I?
By the way, if you are more of a shrinking violet than an attention grabbing red wearer, I think Rebecca would look equally stunning in lavender or blue. And if you want to make this sweater a wardrobe building, rather than statement piece, camel or tan would also be great.


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The world's original 'exotic' Asian city, Hong Kong is still all that – with a twist. There were concerns that this former colony of the British Empire would become more like China after its handover to the People's Republic of China (PRC). However, as a special administrative region (SAR) for the PRC, Hong Kong has a high degree of autonomy, meaning the city-island has simply become more of what it was before – chaotic, contradictory and utterly captivating.
After the First Opium War (1839–42), Hong Kong Island became a British colony, later expanding to include Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories in 1898. While many British traditions were adopted, such as the schooling system and a laissez-faire economy that was central to the colony's prosperity as a business hub, Hong Kong stayed essentially Cantonese in spirit and culture – but a version of Cantonese that was unique to the region.
One look at the Hong Kong skyline and the prosperity of that era is very apparent. Hong Kong (or 'heūng gong' – Cantonese for fragrant harbour) had to grow skyward to house the 7,000,000 inhabitants, 95% of which are ethnic Chinese, making it one of the most densely populated territories in the world for its compact size.
Taking the Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour – one of the world's busiest harbours – is essential to understand the scope and size of the city. On the ride over from Central on Hong Kong Island to Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon you can take in the skyline that's just as famous as that of Manhattan or Paris. Every day you'll find dozens of photographers – amateur and professional – with cameras on tripods lined up along Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade trying to capture that perfect shot of the city lights going on at dusk and the city spectacularly illuminated. Taking the somewhat hair-raising Peak Tram to the top of Victoria Peak gives you another perspective on the city, from the highest point on Hong Kong Island.
However, it's at the micro level that you really begin to make sense of Hong Kong. Essentially there are three main parts to Hong Kong that are of interest to the visitor: Hong Kong Island, which is on the southern side of Victoria Harbour; the Kowloon Peninsula, on the mainland across from Hong Kong Island; and the New Territories, to the north of Kowloon.
You could spend your time in Hong Kong noting the countless contrasts, such as rickshaws and Rolls-Royces sharing the same road, but you're better off just embracing everything that comes your way. From local dim sum places with plastic tablecloths to glamorous Michelin-starred restaurants with degustation menus, dusty Chinese medicine shops to shiny mega-malls; it's all authentic Hong Kong.
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By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama wants Americans to take time out and volunteer for community service projects to give back to others.
Obama is highlighting a National Day of Service and the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on Saturday, the beginning of a whirlwind weekend of inaugural events marking the end of his first term and start of his second.
The president and first lady Michelle Obama stained a bookshelf at Burrville Elementary School in D.C. They were joined by about 500 volunteers for the school makeover project.
Obama praised the volunteers, from adults to children, for understanding the importance of giving back.
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The Makers and the museum
The feature article "The Makers" in your summer issue was both upbeat and highly informative. I had no idea that the campus was teeming with such a wide variety of artistic expressions, often intertwined with an overarching goal of inculcating, as the article read, "core skills and values to students."
I was especially happy to see the de Saisset Museum credited with a pivotal role amid these artistic endeavors. It is a gem of a museum ably led by its innovative director, Rebecca Schapp. As a longtime volunteer curatorial assistant at my funky local museum, I can appreciate all the more the true professionalism of the de Saisset. This museum is accredited by the American Association of Museums, and to earn—and retain—this prized accreditation a museum has to jump through many strict curatorial and financial hoops. As an alumnus, I am so proud of it that I even feel impelled to pry loose money for an annual gift to its operations.
Joseph B. Young '53
Grazie, victor vari
Many folks shared memories and appreciation for Dr. Victor Vari as part of Ron Hansen's "Bella vita" in the summer edition. Here are a few.
Many thanks for the fine article on Dr. Vari, one of my favorite instructors at SCU. Some of my fondest memories of my undergraduate days are of that fine man reciting from memory poetry and passages from the treasures of Italian literature. If anyone truly loved the subject that he was charged to teach, there was no better example than that of Vittorio Vari for Italian literature and culture. I am honored to be among the many that he taught over his 66 years at Santa Clara. Auguri, dottore, e grazie per tutto quello che ci ha insegnato, sopratutto la vostra umanita e l'amore per la "lingua pura"—l'Italiano. [Or, in English:] Best wishes, Doctor, and thank you for everything you taught us, especially for your humanity and love of "the pure language"—Italian.
Mike McDonell '66
Hilton Head Island, S.C.
Dr. Vari greatly influenced my years at SCU as an Italian Studies major. He served as mentor, teacher, counselor, and guide. Dr. Vari would personally phone you if you missed class (how could he not notice?) and supported me during the time of my father's death in my senior year. He had a profound impact on my life and for that I am grateful.
Monica Crosetti Lalanne '83
Naturalmente, un uomo appassionato della cultura, Dr. Vari, mille grazie! Thank you to Dr. Vari for showing us the passion of the Italian culture. He took us from the sweet sounds and landscapes of Italy—from the streets of Venice to the sights in Tuscany while we studied the Italian language ... exposed us to the beautiful places our eyes had not yet seen.
Marisol Escalera '02
San Jose
The first time I saw Dr. Vari was my freshman year, 1961, when he drove into the parking area between Nobili and O'Connor Hall. Out stepped this very dapper gentleman in a European suit and Italian shoes, a striking figure of elegance. I thought, as he parked his Jaguar XKE, "There is a man with flair." He was probably 44 at the time, while I was 20. Little did I think that I would retire from teaching seven years before he did.
Dr. Vari changed my life. He gave me an appreciation for language and the cultures they reflected. His Spanish classes were inspiring and personal. He was instrumental in encouraging my studies with NYU in Madrid my junior year and my master's program there. My life of Spanish and ESL/bilingual teaching was a direct result of his influence.
R. Terry Handley '65
Greenfield, Calif.
Dr. Vari helped me to navigate the complicated waters of academic life, but he also knew when to take a step back in order to allow me to make my own decisions. It was evident that he was born to teach, to encourage and to challenge all who crossed the threshold into his classroom, and because of him, we all went out into the world as better people.
Dr. Vari's intellect and integrity, along with his dedication and compassion, have inspired generations of students at Santa Clara University. While I am a bit saddened by the thought of his retirement, I am so pleased to hear of the Italian Studies Initiative because it means that his influence will be felt for generations to come.
Loredana Harrison '83
North Andover, Mass.
Professor Vari: I wanted you to know how grateful I am for what you did that allowed me to graduate. After I left Santa Clara, I played professional football for eight years, then farmed in Northern California for 20 years—growing almonds, tomatoes, and other crops—and became involved in the food processing industry for another 20 years. I want to wish you the very best. I hope you have a long, healthy, and happy retirement.
Gern Nagler '53
Portland, Ore.
Storybook season
I enjoyed Mark Purdy's article about the storybook season of the 1962 Bronco baseball team, and I was fortunate enough to see them honored at the basketball game in January 2012. As an avid baseball card collector in my youth, I have John Bocabella's cards from 1970 and 1971 when he was with the Expos. The back of his 1970 card says that in his first pro season, 1963, he was voted Pioneer League Rookie of the Year. His 1971 card says, "John hit .333 his sophomore year at Santa Clara and as a junior hit .357 in 47 games with 10 homers and 58 RBIs in helping lead team to 1961 California Interscholastic Federation and NCAA District Eight championships."
I also attended St. Francis High School during Ron Calcagno '64's tenure there as a teacher and coach. Good to see that SCU team recognized for their accomplishment 50 years ago!
Damien Palermo '85
Mountain View
Women who've made a difference
Women's sports ["The sporting life," Summer SCM] has come a long way in 50 years because of women like Marygrace Colby M.A. '91. She fought hard and long to give women an opportunity like the men were enjoying. I am very proud of her being such a strong advocate for women. She still is today. As she enjoys retirement, she is helping young girls attend sport camps and sparking their interest in attending college in their future.
Cathy Kitterman
When I arrived on the Santa Clara campus in the fall of 1963, I was a 32-year-old high school P.E. teacher with little coaching experience, hired to "direct and instruct women students in various recreation and athletic pursuits." No parameters given, nor printed material on how to proceed, except that recreation was the emphasis. With the help of department secretaries Kathy Ivers and Dolores Gisi, I began new programs and activities and hired qualified coaches for women students who wanted to be involved in Intercollegiate Athletics.
I have always admired those first female student-athlete pioneers at Santa Clara, who were provided with little in terms of finances, equipment, and qualified coaches. Fifty years later, Santa Clara's women's athletics and female participation at institutions all over the country have come a long way.
In 1988, at the suggestion of Lee Mahon and Jo Ann Vasquez, the administrators of the counseling psychology and education administration graduate programs, I started attending classes at SCU. In 1991, I received my M.A. in educational administration. At the graduation ceremony, I was inducted into Alpha Sigma Nu, the National Honor Society of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. Awarded for distinguished achievements in scholarship, loyalty, and service, this honor made me a real believer in Santa Clara and all it stands for. Lee and Jo Ann became my mentors, not only while I was in their program, but also because of their special interest in equality for all of our female student-athletes.
For 32 years I gave a lot of my life to Santa Clara University and it has continued to give me a lot in return. Once a Bronco, always a Bronco!
Marygrace Colby M.A. '91
Former Director of Women's Athletics at SCU
Elemental—in paint and chocolate
It's been a pleasure to work with Mark Alsterlind '76 for the last eight years and develop a friendship enriched by art, food, and wine. We look forward to many, many years to come.
Jacky and Michael Recchiuti
San Francisco
Living by Mark's side is a constant wonder. So sometimes, I ask: What drives Mark's endless energy to create? I have yet to come up with an answer to that question. If any of you knows what soft and secret madness drives artists' lives and choices, please let me know!
Severine Gaspari
Manosque, France
A vision for Jesuit education
Two areas that perhaps could be explored in future SCM articles: first, how the Ignatian Center for Jesuit Education, under Mick McCarthy, S.J., will expand its activities in response to Fr. Adolfo Nicolas' "Challenges to Jesuit Higher Education Today" (SCM, Winter 2010), an address reflected in the Center's vision statement. Second: how the resources of the Jesuit School of Theology may be blended with University resources to "establish Santa Clara as a national and international leader in theological study and scholarship," in accord with the No. 1 priority in the 2011 Strategic Plan (SCM, Spring 2011).
As a longtime reader, it has been with delight that I have seen SCM evolve into one of the most consistently engaging publications I receive.
Wiley C. Wilson M.A. '68
Holland, Mich.
The stuntwoman
We are very proud of alumna Tara Macken '08. And we were pleased that she joined us on Oct. 5 as a participant in our department's annual workshop "The Business of this Business."
Barbara Murray
Chair, SCU Dept. of Theatre and Dance
Educational innovation and collaboration
The mission [Sara Soledad Garcia has undertaken in Mexico] is so important in getting all the key players involved in what's happening to the environment and being able to teach how we can make it better. I love her work and am very supportive of it.
David Luna
Ventura, Calif.
What will you be?
A local group is in the midst of a feasibility study to determine if Silicon Valley can sustain a co-ed Cristo Rey High School [like the one profiled in your spring magazine] in East San Jose. SCU Chancellor William Rewak, S.J., is participating in this project. See cristoreysanjose.org for details and to help with jobs for these underserved children of the working poor.
Davide Vieira '81
San Jose
Commencement memories
My little sister, Jacqueline Taylor '12, just graduated from SCU, along with my sister-in-law Gina Guglielmi '12 and my first cousin Stephanie Carmassi '12. This was a special graduation because we are the fifth generation to attend this fine university, yes, fifth. It dates back to Adolph Gericke 1889, followed by Emile Maloney '26 and his brother Harold Maloney '24. Emile's son and my uncle, Richard Maloney '52, is our grandmother's (Sheila Carmassi's) brother. Sheila married Herm Carmassi, from the dynamic class of '56, and their son Steve Carmassi '84 is Stephanie's father. I even attended his graduation in the Mission Garden back in the day. To go a step further, my husband, Tony Guglielmi '06, and I were married by Father Tony Sauer '56, good friend and classmate of Herm Carmassi. Fr. Sauer also baptized a future Bronco: Giuliana. We took a photo at the picnic, which I hope to find, of three of the five generations who recently attended this warm ceremony last Saturday. They included my grandfather Herm, his son Steve, his daughter Stephanie, my brother Ryan Taylor '10, my sister Jacqueline, my husband Tony, and his sister Gina. We are so proud to be a part of this fine institution. Let the tradition continue.
Bently Guglielmi '06
San Carlos
The lost decade: The print edition of "Why women professors?" in the Spring 2012 SCM said that Professor Emerita Karen Fox, the first woman to become tenured at the Leavey School of Business, began teaching at SCU in 1990. Wrong. She came to the Mission Campus in 1980. Fox writes that she was glad to see the photo of colleague Nicole Sault and students in Chiapas, Mexico, as part of the article—and she noted that she was the other faculty member along for that journey: "I ended up deciding to stay as a volunteer for over a month." She translated reports from indigenous people terrorized by the military so that their stories could be disseminated in English over the internet.
While we're reeling in the years: The print edition of the Summer 2012 SCM misstated the grad year for our second Rhodes Scholar, runner and student of philosophy extraordinaire, Noelle Lopez '09, now working on her doctorate at Oxford.
Fall 2012
Table of contents
Engineering with a Mission
The engineering work being done today was the stuff of imagination when the School of Engineering started a century ago. Where do we go from here?
We, robots
Adventures with the Robotics Systems Laboratory by land, sea, and sky. And in orbit.
Can you stand the heat?
It took months of space flight for the Curiosity rover to reach Mars. And, to survive the heat of entry, it took a shield that a team led by Robin Beck '77 designed.
Mission Matters
A grand new gateway
Step inside the Patricia A. and Stephen C. Schott Admission and Enrollment Services Building.
A rivalry like no other
It's only a game, right? Not if we're talking soccer and USA vs. Mexico.
Player of the year
Computer engineering major Katie Le '14 becomes the first Bronco to battle in the NCAA women's singles tourney.


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$1.4 million returned to Finizio's New London's budget plan
New London - The City Council Finance Committee on Monday restored about $1.4 million to the mayor's proposed 2013-14 budget, vowing to keep the library and the senior center open, continue to fund youth activities and restore nearly all the cuts proposed in the fire and public works departments.
But the police budget, which was cut $1.4 million and would require 20 layoffs, was not fully funded Monday. Police are still short about $1 million, but Council President Michael Passero, a member of the finance committee, said the budget is not complete and more changes will be made.
Despite the added spending, the additions to the budget would be offset by about $838,000 in new revenues, a $400,000 cut to the school budget, a $458,000 reduction in the unemployment compensation line and a $37,600 reduction in the disability compensation line.
Mayor Daryl Justin Finizio's proposed $81 million budget, a 3 percent increase in taxes, will remain the same, according to the finance committee. The tax rate would go from 26.60 mills to 27.42 mills.
The committee voted 2-1 to forward the proposed changes to the finance director to recalculate the budget. The committee will review the budget again next Monday before it is forwarded to the full council for a vote.
Councilor Donald Macrino, chairman of the finance committee, and Council President Michael Passero, a member, voted in favor of the changes. The third member of the committee, Councilor Adam Sprecace who brought his own set of proposed changes, voted no.
"I'm not able to support this at this time,'' Sprecace said, because the changes do not reinstate all positions in the police department. He said he would need more time to digest the proposed changes. His proposal would have eliminated any layoffs.
But Passero said the committee has to start somewhere and the changes he voted for are a start.
"I don't see anything that contradicts what Councilor Sprecace has come to the meeting with,'' Passero said. "In all fairness, I think we should be able to repair some of these issues."
The changes, if approved by the full council, will restore $250,000 to the library, $88,000 for youth affairs, $176,000 to recreation, $229,000 to the senior center; $350,000 each to public works and the fire department and $50,000 to the Office of Development and Planning.
The Board of Education's proposed 2.5 percent increase was cut to 1.5 percent.
But last month, school officials said they could probably find the $400,000 to hire five new elementary school teachers and a counselor at the middle school with savings in the special education and transportation budgets.


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Man convicted in deadly stabbing of Camp Lejeune-based Marine
Man convicted in deadly stabbing of Camp Lejeune-based Marine
A Marine who fatally stabbed another Marine on a Washington street near the barracks has been convicted of manslaughter.
A Superior Court jury on Monday convicted 22-year-old Michael Poth of Washington in the death of 24-year-old Philip Bushong, a lance corporal based at Camp Lejeune, N.C.
Prosecutors say Poth and Bushong, who did not know each other, got into an argument on April 21, 2012. Authorities say when Bushong pulled back his fist to hit Poth, Poth pulled out a small pocket knife and stabbed Bushong in the chest. Bushing died two days later.
Poth faces a maximum of 60 years in prison at sentencing Feb. 7.


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It's been just under a week now since Christmas Carol was released and I was expecting a flood of Scrooge-y merchandise to hit me but in actual fact I've found nothing. I even went to the Disney store and still no sign. I thought this strange, the film being Disney and the christmas film of the year and all.
Does anyone have any ideas if any merchandise is planned for the film, perhaps closer to xmas?
Also if there is merchandise would you buy any of it and what do you think it would be?


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A dessert that has all the smooth creaminess and great taste of pumpkin cheesecake — without dairy products? Yes, it's possible.
First of all, forget jack-o'-lanterns. The best-tasting pumpkin desserts come from pie pumpkins. You can go to a lot of trouble to roast, de-string, sieve and puree a small, round sugar pumpkin, but canned puree is just as good and much easier.
Then, to counter the occasional soy aftertaste tofu-based desserts can develop, add some rich ground cashews to the mix.
Tip: Purchase plain canned pumpkin, not pumpkin-pie filling, which will have additional spices and ingredients.
Pecan-crunch pumpkin tart
Prep: 30 minutes
Soak: 1 hour
Cook: 60 minutes
Cool and chill: 2 hours
Servings: 12
1 ½ cups (178 grams) whole-wheat graham cracker crumbs
2 ½ tablespoons nonhydrogenated margarine
1 cup plus 3 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup
2 tablespoons grapefruit juice
1 box (12.3 ounces) firm tofu
¾ cup raw cashews, soaked at least 1 hour, rinsed, drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons vanilla
¼ teaspoon sea salt
1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin
¼ teaspoon each: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg
1 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
1. Set oven to 350 degrees. Spray the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
2. Place the graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons margarine and 1 1/2 tablespoons maple syrup in a bowl. Mix with fingers until blended; press into bottom and slightly up sides of pan. Bake crust 10 minutes; let cool 5 minutes.
3. Place 1 cup maple syrup in a blender with the grapefruit juice and half the tofu. Place cashews on top. Blend until cashews are totally smooth, about 1 minute. Add remaining tofu, canola oil, cornstarch, vanilla, salt, pumpkin, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg. Blend until combined, 1 minute. Pour mixture into the cooled crust; bake 20 minutes. Remove from oven.
4. For the topping, stir together pecans, remaining 2 tablespoons maple syrup and remaining 1 tablespoon margarine. Sprinkle on top of cheesecake, delicately pressing down. Bake until top is puffy and the edges lightly browned, 30 minutes. Remove from oven. Place pan on a wire rack; let cool 1 hour. Carefully run a knife along the inside of the springform ring; remove the ring. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before slicing. (If it is difficult to remove the ring from the tart, leave it on until after the tart chills completely.)
Nutrition information:
Per serving: 328 calories, 17 g fat, 2 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 40 g carbohydrates, 6 g protein, 154 mg sodium, 3 g fiber.
Kay Stepkin is a vegetarian cooking instructor and former owner of a vegetarian restaurant/whole-grain bakery. Email her at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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There are several copies of the United States Census online and it occurred to me that some of them are much lesser known than others. One reason for having more than one copy of any particular Census is to see if the copies are better from one company to another. So I decided to make a random comparison of images from the 1930 U.S. Census to see the differences. In each case, you can click on the image to get an enlarged view. I use a 27 inch high resolution Apple iMac monitor and so my opinion about which is best may be colored by my equipment.
The first image is from the most popular and well known online source for viewing the Census records, Ancestry.com. Here is a page from the 1930 U.S. Census for Joseph City, Navajo, Arizona, showing my Great-grandfather:
This is a very good, clean image. the information is readable and in good contrast.
So what happens with an image from a different website, this time from FamilySearch.org? Guess what? FamilySearch.org does not have images for the 1930 U.S. Census. You are sent to Ancestry.com for the image. So in this case, the images are the same.
What about HeritageQuest? After spending some time paging through the 1930 U.S. Census records, because of an absence of an index, I finally did find a copy of the same page. I had to save it to my computer as a .tif file and then it would not save in Photoshop as a .jpg so I saved it as a .png. Here is the copy of the same page from HeritageQuestOnline.com:
A careful comparison of the quality to the images indicates that they came from the same source. There is a small tear in the paper on the left margin and it appears in both images, so the images are the same. However, the Heritage Quest image is slightly easier to read and quite a bit clearer.
Who else has copies of the 1930 U.S. Census? Well, Archive.org for one. Here is the Archive.org image of the same page:
Hmm. You can probably tell just by looking at the small version of the image that it is better than the other two. You can tell that the "tear" in the page is not a tear, but a piece of paper. You can also see the details much better. They all come from the same source, but so far Archive.org wins on this particular page.
The next set of images come from Archives.com. This image took much, much longer to load than the others, in fact, I came back and wrote the rest of this information about the image while it was loading. I knew it couldn't be either my connection to the Internet or the speed of my computer, but the image took forever to load. I finally decided to go take a nap and see if the image ever came up. It didn't, so I decided to go to the 1920 U.S. Census and see if Henry Tanner would come up. I had the same problem in viewing the 1920 image. Maybe Archives.com was just having a bad day on the Internet? So, you will have to wait to see images if they ever come up.
Genealogy.com also has a copy of the U.S. Census online, but I do not have a subscription to that website. But you also need to know that Genealogy.com is part of Ancestry.com but the images come from ProQuest.com or the parent company of Heritage Quest.
In my opinion, the free images from Archive.org are probably the best of the batch. But, of course, the reason for comparing the images is because they may vary from one image to another and so if the images are are looking at are unreadable, try one of the other copies.
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Comparing Census Image Quality
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Thanks for the image comparison. I've thought about doing it, but never gotten to it. You are a prince among men and a true asset to our Genealogy community.ReplyDelete
FYI as a fellow Mac User, I can report that Graphic Converter by http://www.lemkesoft.com/ does a quick conversion of .tif to .jpg and never looks back. His software tackles lots and lots of image conversion, rotation, cropping and batch resizing tasks and MUCH more with aplomb. And his pricing is phenomenally reasonable.
- B. GrunwaldJuly 15, 2012 at 7:51 PM
Hi, I just wanted to comment that I can view 1930 Federal Census images from FamilySearch, as well as 1920 and 1910 Censuses, but only if I log in. I am not an LDS member but I index a lot (maybe that's why?).ReplyDelete
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Alan Dershowitz addresses the subject of "Israel, Hamas and moral idiocy" in a Christian Science Monitor column that bears the stamp of his characteristic verve. On the same subject, Victor Davis Hanson offers seven moderate proposals that in their own way get at the moral idiocy Dershowitz addresses:
1) Request that 50% of Israel's air-to-ground missiles be duds to ensure greater proportionality.
2) Allow Hamas another 1,000 free rocket launches to see if they can catch up with the body count.
3) Have Israeli soldiers congregate in border barracks so that Hamas's random rockets have a better chance of killing military personnel, to ensure it can claim at least a few military targets.
4) Redefine "holocaust" to refer to deaths of terrorists in numbers under 400 to give greater credence to Hamas's current claims.
5) In the interest of fairness, allow Hamas to establish both the date that war is supposed to begin and the date when it must end.
6) Send Israeli military advisers to Hamas to improve the accuracy of their missiles.
7) Take down the barriers to return to Hamas a fair chance of getting suicide bombers back inside Israel.
Fans of the idiotic version of "proportionality" that Hanson mocks will be glad to know that Hamas is pounding southern Israel with rockets. Michael Totten, Ramesh Ponnuru and Andrew McCarthy also shed light on the question of "proportionality."
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From the city to the suburbs, salt truck drivers were working hard trying to keep ice from accumulating on roads.
Scraping, salting and hopefully not slipping. The off and on rain, combined with freezing temperatures made for some slick streets and sidewalks Sunday night.
"Been in most the weekend trying not to come out in the and now I see why," said Raymond Bird. "It's like an ice skating rink out here."
"At my age I don't want to break any bones," said Hyde Park resident Susan Alitto.
So, Hyde Park resident Susan Alitto took it slow as she salted her stairs and side walk after returning from a short trip in the car.
"I went slowly not taking any chances, started, crept around the corners," said John Corrigan.
That is how Corrigan plans to drive as he heads to the airport to pick up his wife, but first he needs to de-ice his car.
"When I got out here the entire car was marble tabletop covered in ice," he said.
The icy roads caused a few accidents. However, between Chicago and IDOT, there were plenty of salt trucks to keep the main roads clear.
"If you see the trucks, please give them a wide birth, not plowing just spraying...that is out there," said Mike Claffey, IDOT.
Because it took a while for Mother Nature to figure out what she wanted to do Sunday, salt trucks were in standby mode until later in the afternoon when the freezing rain arrived.
Despite the threat of an ice storm, many didn't let it stop them from enjoying a crummy weather day. The ice rink was busy and so was the Sled Hill at Soldier Field, where manmade snow makes it possible for kids to have a real winter.
The weather also caused problems at Chicago's O-Hare Airport, where officials there say more than 200 flights have been cancelled so far, and some flights have been delayed for up to 45 minutes.
There are minor cancellations and delays being reported at Midway Airport, as well.


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Midnight Clear (US - DVD R1)
Troy Anderson wonders why did the religious movies get Left Behind?
Eva might want to kill herself. Mary and Jacob are visiting their brain-dead father/husband in a long-term care facility. Kirk sits alone in his convenience store, while Lefty has lost his job due to being late all the time. Mitch tries to cope with being the survivor of the car crash that placed Mary's husband into a permanent coma. Every one of these people will have their lives come together over the course of this film.
That's not to make comparisons of Altman like greatness. The film wants to use its six degrees of separation to form a loose frame to explain how Christian teachings perpetuate throughout human life. It's a dumbed down version of the interpersonal connections that help outcasts and downtrodden people to come together. The rose-tint upon this tale is unmistakable, as Director Dallas Jenkins uses the narrative to reinforce that all of these people are going to be saved by their faith in a Judeo-Christian lifestyle.
The transfer is pretty forgettable, as Lionsgate doesn't spend a lot of cash to improve upon the 1.78:1 transfer. Shot as an independent movie, you get the impression that Jenkins and company were looking towards a longer life on home video and cable television to keep the film alive. The result is A/V Quality that is soft and frequently washed-out when not in the midst of an evening exterior shot.
The audio is a standard Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo track that again backs up my point about this being a film for mass television and DVD viewing. It had done the Festival circuit at one point, so I wonder how a larger theatre sound system must've been able to handle this weak audio. The front channels get all of the dialogue, but still manage to muddle and drop lines.
Outside of the weepy words, you get some ambient noise and background filler that seems to be too overpowering on the mix. I'm not sure if that was an aesthetic choice, but it's distracting and only served to take me out of the film.
Midnight Clear is really light on the extras. You get a quickie featurette that takes a looking at the making of the film. Then, there's the self-congratulatory commentary with the Jenkins Brothers. The director, screenwriter and author of the original story take their time to overly praise the actors and act like this lukewarm morality play was one of the greatest films of the last decade. Nothing new is gained about the production from what they have to add to the common knowledge. All you find out is that good intentions don't necessarily make for quality viewing material.
Midnight Clear is a film that represents a growing media concern in the United States. Christians and their like-minded comrades have decided to take a chunk of the media space and push their message via films and other tools of the masses. While this film isn't pushy, it represents something else that is threatening to destroy the American way of pop culture.
It's a boring mess that does nothing but take up around two hours of your viewing time. That's time that you can spend watching porn, mindless violence or the delightful works of Lloyd Kaufman. If you spend any amount of personal time listening to weepy morality plays, then you deserve the rotting cerebellum that comes along with the viewing. This is a junk disposable film that's meant to inform the masses that Christ saves and all others pay cash. That's why I can't even recommend it for a rental.
Review by Troy Anderson
Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
Disc Details
Release Date: 4th December 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.78:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Extras: 'Behind the Clear' Featurette, Audio Commentary with Author Jerry B. Jenkins, Director Dallas Jenkins and Screenwriter Wes Halula
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Dallas Jenkins
Cast: Stephen Baldwin, K Callan, Mary Thornton, Richard Riehle, Victoria Jackson and Mitchell Jarvis
Genre: Drama
Length: 102 minutes
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Bucknell University will host leading scholars and experts on Chinese politics, economics, history, foreign affairs, and science and technology April 3 and 4 for the "China and Innovation: Past, Present and Future" conference.
The conference, which is free and open to the public, will include panel discussions and two keynote addresses.
"We will examine the role of innovation in China — what it has done, what it is doing now and where the country is headed in the increasingly competitive world," said Zhiqun Zhu, associate professor of political science and international relations at Bucknell. Zhu also serves as director of the China Institute at Bucknell which has organized this conference. || See complete conference schedule
Keynote talks
John Mearsheimer will give the opening address, "Can China Rise Peacefully?," Thursday, April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in Trout Auditorium of the Vaughan Literature Building.
A renowned international relations theorist, Mearsheimer is the R. Wendell Harrison Distinguished Service Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago. A graduate of West Point and five-year U.S. Air Force veteran, Mearsheimer received his Ph.D. in political science from Cornell University. He was a post-doctoral fellow at Harvard University's Center for International Affairs from 1980–82 and has taught at the University of Chicago since 1982.
He is the author of five books including The Tragedy of Great Power Politics (2001), winner of the Joseph Lepgold Book Prize which has been translated into eight languages; The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy (with Stephen M. Walt, 2007) a New York Times best seller which has been translated into 21 languages; and his most recent, Why Leaders Lie: The Truth about Lying in International Politics (2011), which has been translated into 10 languages.
Mearsheimer has written numerous articles in academic journals and many op-ed pieces for the New York Times and the Los Angeles Times dealing with U.S. foreign policy issues. In recent years, he has attempted to use his theory of "offensive realism" to interpret and predict China's rise as a global power and what it means for the international system.
Dongbai Ye will give the luncheon address, "China's Innovation-Driven Development Strategies," on Friday, April 4, at noon in the Center Room of the Elaine Langone Center.
Ye is the counselor for science and technology in the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in New York. He has served in China's Ministry of Science and Technology for nearly 30 years and as the Vice Mayor of Anshan City in Lianoning Province. Before his assignment in New York, Ye was the Minister-Counselor for science and technology in the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Japan.
Other invited speakers include scholars from Cornell, MIT, UPenn, Virginia, Iowa, Pittsburgh, West Chester, California State, US International Trade Commission, etc. as well as senior managers from GE and IBM. The conference also will highlight research by several Bucknell faculty.
Members of the Bucknell community are welcome to join with speakers for several panel discussions on April 4 in Walls Lounge of the Elaine Langone Center. Topics include Chinese Innovation in History, beginning at 8:40 a.m.; Innovation in Business and Economics at 10:50 a.m.; Innovation in Politics and Governance at 1:30 p.m.; and Innovation in Science and Technology at 3:20 p.m.
Following the panel discussions, a reception will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Gallery of the Samek Art Museum on the third floor of the Elaine Langone Center. The reception will feature an exhibition of paintings by primary school students from Yunnan Province, collected during Bucknell University's first service-learning trip to China last May.
"The China Institute aims to promote teaching, learning and research about China at Bucknell University. This is the Institute's first international conference that brings leading scholars and experts to campus," Zhu said.
"Events like this are great opportunities for anyone who wishes to learn more about China and engage in discussions and debates about China. My colleagues and I at the China Institute hope that our community, especially our students, will benefit from the conference."