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|This starfish photo is by Mike Murphy at Wikimedia.
If you look at the underbelly of these critters, you will see lots and lots of little tubes with suction cups on the ends. These are the tube feet. Tube feet work through hydraulic pressure, the pressure created when incompressible fluids are pushed around. Tube feet extend when a muscular bulb at the top of the foot (called an ampulla) contracts, forcing water down the length of the tube. As the tube foot extends, it swings like a pendulum and then lands and plants itself on the surface. If the surface is smooth, muscles can contract causing the cup-shaped tip to form a vacuum, sticking the foot to the surface. When the ampulla relaxes, the tube foot retracts. To get around, the animal contracts and releases these ampullae in waves, causing the tube feet to extend and retract in a coordinated way that moves the animal in a particular direction (albeit very slowly). They can also use their tube feet in a coordinated way to manipulate objects, like food items.
|If you take a close look at this Pycnopodia helianthoides, you can
see the structure of its tube feet. Photo by Stickpen at Wikimedia.
But tube feet aren't just for movement! They can also be used for breathing, smelling, tasting, and even seeing! These abilities relate to the structure of the membrane in the tube feet. Echinoderms are slow moving and have a low metabolism, so they can get away with taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide at low rates. The membranes in the tube feet are permeable to both of these gasses, and thus play an important role in respiration in these species. Additionally, tube feet often have chemoreceptors (receptors sensitive to smell and taste chemicals) and photoreceptors (receptors sensitive to light). It is largely through their tube feet that echinoderms perceive their world.
Echinoderm tube feet are far simpler than our own feet, with fewer muscles, no bones, and no toenails to trim. Yet their feet can look out for predator shadows, grab and taste prey and walk up walls. Sometimes, simplicity is just cooler than complexity.
Want to know more? Check these out:
1. Lesser, M., Carleton, K., Bottger, S., Barry, T., & Walker, C. (2011). Sea urchin tube feet are photosensory organs that express a rhabdomeric-like opsin and PAX6 Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences, 278 (1723), 3371-3379 DOI: 10.1098/rspb.2011.0336
2. Santos, R. (2005). Adhesion of echinoderm tube feet to rough surfaces Journal of Experimental Biology, 208 (13), 2555-2567 DOI: 10.1242/jeb.01683

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MILLEDGEVILLE, Ga. – The Georgia College cross country program and head coach Joe Samprone announced the addition of Steven Cary as a first-year Graduate Assistant Coach.
"Steven is a valuable addition to the cross country program," said Samprone. "As an experienced cross country runner, Steven will be able to assist me in all aspects of team training."
Brother of former Bobcat harrier Tim Cary (2007-10), Steven Cary ran four seasons at Division II Valdosta State University from 2006-09.
He returned to the Blazer cross country squad as a student-assistant coach for the 2010 season under head coach Todd Smoot. Steven Cary received his undergrad degree in English at VSU and will pursue a master's in human performance.
The Bobcat cross country teams open the 2011 season at home, Friday, Sept. 2 to host the Bobcat Invitational.
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Thieves Steal Salvation Army Kettle from Inside Sioux Falls Convenience Store
Two people are accused of stealing a Salvation Army kettle over the weekend from inside a convenience store on West 12th Street in Sioux Falls.
Information Officer Sam Clemens says police were alerted early Saturday to a report of two people beating on a vehicle near the 1700 block of West 10th Street, and he says an officer who responded found a man and a woman about a block away on West 10th.
"As the officer drove up he heard the woman telling the guy to run. The guy stuck around for a short time. He ended up pulling out a Salvation Army collection kettle from under his coat," explained Clemens. "The woman was pushing the officer, trying to keep him away from the guy and still telling the guy to run. So the officer dealth with the woman and arrested her for obstruction and then she began to kick at the officer so he also charged her with resisting arrest. At some point the guy decided he was going to run, so he took off."
Clemens says police learned that the kettle had been stolen from inside a Get 'N Go store at 1500 West 12th Street. He says 27-year-old Kristin Marie Moller was arrested and charged with obstruction, resisting arrest, petty theft and intentional damage to property.
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Hi Vlad, The working group decided that the behavior of delete action when the nodeset obtains nodes from multiple instances is undefined by the specification, leaving it open in XForms 1.1 for implementers to handle the case as they see fit. Can you please let us know if this is acceptable to you for XForms 1.1? Thanks, John M. Boyer, Ph.D. STSM, Interactive Documents and Web 2.0 Applications Chair, W3C Forms Working Group Workplace, Portal and Collaboration Software IBM Victoria Software Lab E-Mail: email@example.com Blog: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/blogs/page/JohnBoyer Blog RSS feed: http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/blogs/rss/JohnBoyer?flavor=rssdw From: Vlad Trakhtenberg/CanWest/IBM To: firstname.lastname@example.com, firstname.lastname@example.com, email@example.com Cc: John Boyer/CanWest/IBM@IBMCA Date: 05/27/2009 07:53 AM Subject: XForms 1.1 - target of the xforms-delete event Dear WG, According to the current XForms 1.1 spec the delete action can delete nodes from more than one XForms instance (if no delete location specified - as in 10.4 step 4 ). If so, which instance the corresponding xforms-delete event must target? Regards, Vlad Trakhtenberg, IBM, Victoria Lab.Received on Thursday, 11 June 2009 15:12:02 UTC
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Former NCUA Board Member David Chatfield told CU Times he does not support the NCUA's proposed rule that would prohibit credit unions from operating in homes.
"I was saddened when I read about the proposed rule, since a great many credit unions began operation in homes of their founders or officers and many have continued in this way without difficulty for most or all of their existence," said Chatfield, who served on the NCUA board from 1988-1989.
"It just didn't seem right or consistent with credit union history and philosophy to prevent them from continuing in this manner if their leadership believes it to be in their members' interest to do so," he added.
After reading the full text of the proposal, Chatfield said he became more convinced the NCUA board should not approve the rule.
"The 'issues' raised in attempting to justify the rule have been around for more than 80 years without requiring such drastic action. Credit union leaders and NCUA examiners have been able to deal with home office operations and should be able to do so now," Chatfield said. "Valid issues such as records preservation and privacy may occur regardless of the office setting and can be resolved."
Chatfield, a Democrat who was nominated for the NCUA board by former President Ronald Reagan, told CU Times the proposed rule would result in unnecessary administrative and office occupancy expenses for home-based credit unions.
"I also believe it is presumptuous of NCUA to suggest that it has better judgment about where and how a credit union's members should be served than do the officials elected by and from that credit union's membership," Chatfield said. "If I were still a member of the NCUA Board I would not support this proposed rule and would work to prevent it from being adopted."


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|September 27, 2011
"Hello" is a song by Iggy Azalea from her debut mixtape "Ignorant Art".The song is a collaboration with Joe Moses.It's the second track on the mixtape.
[Verse 1: Iggy Azalea]
Look, we gettin' money
We spendin' money
There's June money and December money
There's summer money and winter money
Clothes on top of clothes
I'm flier than a bird
And I'm shittin' on you hoes
What you know? Bitch I'm on
And can't nobody turn me off
And if I was a dick I would be hard
But you would make me soft, my god
He choosin' like hello, hello
So pretty bitch, hair yellow, yellow
Blond, but please don't think I'm dumb
I'm gettin' to this bread
Where's the Grey Poupon?
These dudes is on my jock
Every time I come
And you would think that I was trippin'
Shit, the way they throw the ones
[Hook x2]
I can make you go
I can make you move
I can make you do what the fuck I want you to do
I walk in they like
Hello, hello, hello
[Verse 2: Iggy Azalea]
Fuck you bitches
You ugly bitches
You stupid bitches
You dummy bitches
You dusty bitches
Don't touch me bitches (whoa)
Whoa, whoa whoa
You're not on my level
You're not even close
And these are Ferragamo
Baby, what the fuck are those?
Since you sniff pussies and cry
Baby go and blow your nose
Bitch I'm on
And if I have to tell you one more time I'll blow
Like a bomb, or a horn, or a bitch behind a bungalow at prom
What I'm on
I swear these bitches not
It's pussy two times:
Twat, twat
Pussy two more times is exactly what he got
After I made it hot
And he spent up all his gwap
I'm talkin' racks on top of racks
And stacks on top of that
He took me to them shops and I got bags on top of bags
You dress like orphan Annie
Get a kitchen, back them rags
You're not lookin' too good
And that's too bad
So sad
[Hook x2]
I can make you go
I can make you move
I can make you do what the fuck I want you to do
I walk in they like
Hello, hello, hello
[Verse 3: Joe Moses]
My wrist yellow
My Benz black
Everybody know I did that
I live that
I am that
My watch blue
My bitch's phat
That's pretty, hot, and tempting, nigga
Earrings Bart Simpson, nigga
Fuck a duck, we fixin' nigga
Milk carton, you missin' nigga
I'm Brick Squad and I'm caso
I'm all out and I'm 5'4"
My squad is something I die for
Just point 'em out
And I ride on em
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Who talkin', boy?
Inside be bossin' boy
I shits beats, you coughin' boy
I ride tracks, you walkin' boy
I does me, you do you
I fuck bitches, you Youtube
You watch me, I watch hoes
You pillow talkin', I fuck stole
I'm JM, that's gettin' money
Fuck haters, them niggas funny
All out, we gettin' money
All out, that's good money
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We just came home from winning the Men's Gold Division at Narch Finals. Our team is comprised of 5 IW employees; the Chaloupka brothers, Charan Faucett, Matt Ward and myself. We also have three D1 Cal Poly roller hockey players; Brian Costello, Charlie Delkeskamp, and Kevin Middlekauf. To complete the roster, we have Josh Print (not pictured), former D1 ice hockey player at Air Force Academy.
Through pool play we went 3-1, dropping only one game to the eventual Silver medalists. We went on to play our first playoff game against the Patriots, winning by a score of 5-2. We went into the semifinals as the lower seed facing off against the Hustlers from Ontatio, Canada. After one period, we were down 1-3 with the lone goal coming from Matt "Che" Ward. We proved to be resilient, with goals from Steven Chaloupka and Josh Print in the final period we tied the game and sent it into overtime. I had a few key saves in overtime for our team before Kevin Middlekauf became the overtime hero with a rebound goal. The overtime victory in the semifinals set up the rematch against a tough Nor Cal Riot team that beat us 5-1 in pool play.
After losing Josh Print to work obligations and Charan Faucett to a broken foot in pool play, we were left with only 6 players in the championship game. Charlie Delkeskamp picked up the slack defensively for us and helped hold the Riot scoreless after the first. A solid performance by the Riot goalie left the score 0-0 after one period. With about 3 minutes left in the final period, Mike Chaloupka won a key power-play faceoff back to Brian Costello who ripped a slap shot past the Riot goalie to give us the first lead of the game. In the final minute of the game, Brian Costello was able to slap a sloppy clearing attempt out of the air and put it past the Riot goalie, who was on his way to the bench for the extra attacker. This clinched the Men's Gold title for Team IW!!!
Josh Print earned the Top Scorer honors for the tournament, with 11 goals and 5 assists, despite missing the final game.
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Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 244 diseños de 68 diseñadores freelance.
Decisionship - Train Your Entrepreneurial Eye
We are establishing an new brand to work alongside our current business, Accelerate Global. Both businesses are innovative and are aimed at entrepreneurs and business owners. The new business, Decisionship will be predominantly online with a decision making tool, a community forum about decision making and a business diagnostic.
The new logo for Decisionship needs to work alongside the Accelerate Global logo as sister brands. (Accelerate Global logo attached)
The tag line for Decisionship is: Train Your Entrepreneurial Eye
The logo needs to incorporate the theme of the entrepreneurial eye in some way
- An online forum and resource website for entrepreneurs
- Helping entrepreneurs and business owners make faster, more informed decisions with less angst businesses start, grow and exit business faster
- Helping businesses to grow faster
- Giving the entrepreneur knowledge and confidence (mastery)
- Creating a formula for how to make great decisions
- Getting them to be better and prolific decision makers
- Helping entrepreneurs get clear on their endgame
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- Help them exit their business
A logo for 'Decisionship' that looks good both large and small and in colour and black and white. It will also include the tag line – Train your Entrepreneurial Eye
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Feb. 9, 2005
Yale soccer players Andrew Dealy and Ryan Raybould, who both completed their Yale careers last fall, and Jay Alberts '03 and Brian Roberts '04 are all spending the week training with the Kansas City Wizards of Major League Soccer. Raybould, the captain of the 2004 Bulldogs, filed this report during a break from camp.
It's nice to be home in Kansas City. Staying at my house and hanging out with my family has been a major part of this experience. It allows me to seek refuge every night from the day's competitive training environment.
At the first practice we started off with a bit of conditioning in the morning, and then did some tactical one v one, two v two and three v three defending drills. Those drills were extremely tough considering the skill level of all the players in camp. It's cool to be doing drills alongside guys like Nick Garcia, Chris Klein, Diego Guttierez and Preki who have been the backbone of the United States National Team. I have also had the unbelievable opportunity to receive instruction from one of the game's greatest teachers, head coach Bob Gansler. His demeanor and the way he treats his players epitomizes professionalism. I have learned a lot already in just two days.
The second session of the day was dedicated to scrimmaging. Coach Gansler divided us into three teams to play a tournament. When all was said and done, Andrew Dealy and I were fortunate enough to be on the winning team. I did notice that during the game the speed of play and athleticism is a major jump from the college game. All of the players on the field make intelligent choices and seem to always be in the right place at the right time. I felt as though all the Yale guys (Raybould, Dealy, Brian Roberts, and Jay Alberts) held their own in the scrimmages.
The second day was more of the same with a fitness session in the morning followed by scrimmaging in the afternoon. The facilities that the Wizards use are second to none. We have been training inside the Chiefs/Wizards practice facility, which houses spacious locker rooms, an artificial turf/grass field and a huge weight room. It's also kind of funny to be in the middle of practice and see in the weight room a bunch of Chiefs players that I have been rooting for ever since I was a little kid.
All in all, I am grateful for the opportunity to compete at this level, and I look forward to giving it my best shot in the ensuing days.


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Jean-Baptiste Pierazzi has a rooting interest in France when Les Bleus face down Germany on Friday in an all-European World Cup quarterfinal at Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Pierazzi, 29, is childhood friends with French striker Remy Cabella, who plays for Montpellier.
"It's cool to have a guy from my island playing in the World Cup," said Pierazzi, a San Jose Earthquakes midfielder. "I would have preferred for the Corsican national team, but that is impossible."
Corsica, population 320,000, is one of many overlooked regions around the globe that have a strong national identity separate from the countries that govern them.
Not surprising, soccer has become one of the most important vehicles in which people can express their national pride, leading many to try to lobby FIFA for sanctioning. This is one of the crossroads where sports and politics mix, leading to grand disappointment and inspiring continued hope.
Such sentiment has played out during World Cup with Switzerland's reliance on players from Kosovo, a region in Albania that seeks independence. The Swiss reached the knockout stages with Kosovo players who are part of the region's diaspora.
The great club Barcelona FC identifies strongly with its Catalonia roots, elevating its rivalry with Spanish giant Real Madrid into a sporting civil war, sans bayonets.
Greenland, Monaco and quite a few islands such as Sardinia, Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Wight, etc., have entertained notions of someday playing in World Cup qualifying.
But in some places the national identity is more combustible.
Places such as Corsica.
The islanders begrudgingly have been part of France for centuries. But the island's natives have never given up hopes of independence. The Corsu language is similar to a Tuscan dialect. For decades, the French refused to accept it as a regional language although Corsicans enjoy a certain amount of autonomy.
Such feelings of persecution have made the mountainous island an outcast in French society.
Earning the right to qualify for the World Cup and European Championships on the soccer field would infuse pride in an island that lies just north of Sardinia.
"It's very important to play for your country," said Pierazzi, who was born in Ajaccio, the same city as Napoleon Bonaparte. "We'd love to prove to the world that Corsica is the land of soccer."
For now, the Corsican national team has played some exhibitions. Pierazzi was on the team that defeated Bulgaria and some African teams.
Perhaps the biggest soccer moment came in 1967 when Corsica defeated France 2-0 in a friendly in Marseille. The result is hardly a blip on the French radar but still a big deal to Corsicans.
Pierazzi played for hometown club AC Ajaccio in Ligue 1 until coming to San Jose. It's the second oldest club on the island and the biggest rival of Sporting Club de Bastia, founded in 1905. Corsicans like to stay their football style is distinct from France. But Pierazzi won't see a full-fledged national team in his playing days. For now, he resorts to supporting France.
"The thing is they have a really good coach," Pierazzi said of Didier Deschamps.
"He's making a good group. This team looks like they are all France. Of course, there is a lot of talent. In France, it's always big pressure from the fans. It's a lot of responsibilities. People in France just live for soccer."


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Wednesday, November 16, 2011
"Waiting On" Wednesday: The Affair
This week's pre-publication "can't-wait-to-read" selection is:
The Affair
Publication Date: March 13
From Goodreads:
As a writer, Celia Bayley's insights into the ways of the human heart made her famous. And why not? She had married a handsome war hero and produced three successful children. Yet, as her family gathers for her funeral, the diaries and notebooks and letters she left behind paint a very different picture, one that shocks those who loved her and will force them to confront the difficult conflicts in their own lives.
Utterly compelling and beautifully written, The Affair makes vividly real the agonizing choice one woman must make. Powerful and moving, the novel is about marriage, families, and the definition of happiness.
What's your "waiting on" pick this week?
Want to participate? Grab the logo, post your own WoW entry on your blog, and leave your link below!
46 comments:
The Affair sounds like something I'll have to check out. Thanks for sharing =)
- November 16, 2011 at 12:01 AM
- ashelynn hetland said...
i've waiting on this one too! it sounds so amazing.
- November 16, 2011 at 12:02 AM
- Greta is Erikasbuddy said...
Great pick!!
- November 16, 2011 at 12:02 AM
- mfay2 said...
Sounds dramatic!
- November 16, 2011 at 12:03 AM
- Burgandy Ice said...
I hadn't seen that one before... looks great!
- November 16, 2011 at 12:05 AM
- Sarah (saz101) said...
This sounds fascinating! Good pick--your choices always make me think :)
- November 16, 2011 at 12:07 AM
- Katie said...
this looks good. I'll look into it. :)
- November 16, 2011 at 12:08 AM
- Kat said...
That book sounds interesting :)
- November 16, 2011 at 12:11 AM
- Grace Fonseca said...
Interesting choice. I love WOW. Always find some new interesting books to read.
- November 16, 2011 at 12:22 AM
- Sonythebooklover said...
New follower, I haven't heard of this book before interesting choice it sound really good. Masterpiece theatre like good, happy reading.
- November 16, 2011 at 12:45 AM
- Heather said...
Looks great. I've added it to my wishlist. Thanks
- November 16, 2011 at 1:06 AM
- Books4Juliet said...
I have to check out this book.. Looks like a heartwarming read..
- November 16, 2011 at 1:10 AM
- Rebecca said...
The Affair looks good and I like the cover!
- November 16, 2011 at 1:49 AM
- Tina's Blog said...
This one sounds so good. I'm curious what secrets are hidden in her journals.
- November 16, 2011 at 4:14 AM
Thanks for hosting.
- November 16, 2011 at 5:11 AM
- Jennifer Stone said...
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- November 16, 2011 at 5:22 AM
Great pick, sounds really good!
- November 16, 2011 at 5:24 AM
- (Diane) Bibliophile By the Sea said...
This one has all the elements I love in a story--sounds great!
- November 16, 2011 at 5:29 AM
- Mimi Valentine said...
Aww, this sounds like an AMAZING book, Jill!! (Not that I'm surprised!) I love the fact that the main character (although deceased during the book) is a writer, and I love all the themes I know it'll touch on! This definitely sounds like a novel I'd love to pick up! :)
Here's my WOW! And you can enter the third giveaway and fourth giveaway in my Autumn BookFest if you haven't already!
Thanks so much for another amazing Wednesday post, Jill! :) Hope you have an awesome day!
- November 16, 2011 at 5:55 AM
- Daydreaming_Star said...
This one sounds so interesting! I may just have to add it to my TBR! Thanks for sharing! =]
- November 16, 2011 at 6:25 AM
- lsl_scrapper said...
I haven't heard of this one, but it sounds like one worth taking a look at.
- November 16, 2011 at 6:29 AM
First time hearing about this book and the story line sounds really good. Thanks for sharing!
- November 16, 2011 at 6:31 AM
- Chapter by Chapter said...
Looks like an interesting read!
MaryAnn @ Chapter by Chapter
- November 16, 2011 at 6:33 AM
- Creations by Laurel-Rain Snow said...
Oh, this one sounds like another one for my toppling stacks! Thanks!!
- November 16, 2011 at 6:54 AM
- Tiffany Drew said...
Hadn't heard of this but it sounds like a book I'd love. Gonna keep my eyes open for it :)
- November 16, 2011 at 7:24 AM
- Amy said...
That sounds like a great book! You always have books I haven't heard of, and probably wouldn't have come across otherwise. :)
- November 16, 2011 at 7:50 AM
- JC Jones said...
Books like that always make me wonder if people think about what they leave behind.
- November 16, 2011 at 8:25 AM
- bermudaonion said...
Ooh, that sounds like my kind of book!
- November 16, 2011 at 8:27 AM
- Andrea @ Cozy Up said...
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- November 16, 2011 at 9:15 AM
- Darlene said...
Nice pick! This one sounds really intriguing!
Here's mine: http://darlenesbooknook.blogspot.com/2011/11/waiting-on-wednesday-lover-reborn-by-jr.html
- November 16, 2011 at 9:25 AM
Oooh ... that one looks great!
- November 16, 2011 at 9:26 AM
- Joy said...
I like books written from letters and diaries..thanks for sharing and have fun reading!
- November 16, 2011 at 9:43 AM
- Gen L. said...
Good choice! Something I'll have to check out.
- November 16, 2011 at 11:07 AM
- Tribute Books Mama said...
The Affair sounds good to me, great choice.
- November 16, 2011 at 11:29 AM
- Jennifer said...
Sounds cool! Thanks for letting me know about it.
- November 16, 2011 at 12:40 PM
- Sarah said...
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- November 16, 2011 at 12:43 PM
- dying alive said...
Love this feature...I find so many books this way!
- November 16, 2011 at 4:29 PM
- The Book Faerie said...
Nice pick. It sounds good :)
My WoW:http://thebookfaerie.blogspot.com/2011/11/waiting-on-wednesday-11.html
- November 16, 2011 at 6:03 PM
- Giselle San Miguel said...
oooh interesting. I love all the themes that have been foreshadowed already. Thanks for letting me know about this new book :)
- November 16, 2011 at 9:05 PM
- Natasha @ Paranormal Goddess [Book blog] said...
The Affair sounds nice, just not my cup of tea for reading, but its still a great Waiting on Wednesday pick.
Natasha @ http://paranormal-goddess.blogspot.com
- November 16, 2011 at 10:17 PM
- Nicole said...
Great pick!
- November 16, 2011 at 11:17 PM
- Amy said...
I can't wait for this one too! This sounds like something I'd love, it is definitely being added to my TBR list. Thank you for sharing! :)
- November 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM
- Sana said...
I haven't seen this book before, looks pretty interesting!
- November 18, 2011 at 9:28 PM
- Carla said...
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Indiana Justice Boehm Recalls Year with Earl Warrenby Howard W. Hewitt • March 23, 2005 Share:
Indiana Supreme Court Justice Ted Boehm was an eyewitness to some of the most important United States Supreme Court decisions in history. He shared stories of law, personal insight and reflection for more than 50 Wabash students, faculty and staff Wednesday in a late afternoon presentation.
Boehm served as a law clerk for Supreme Court Chief Justice Earl Warren for the 1963-'64 term. The Warren Court handed down many landmark decisions in the 1960s and set law during Boehm's one year on redistricting, First Amendment issues, and cases involving civil rights.
"The atmosphere was dramatically different then," Boehn said. "If you wanted to walk into the United States Supreme Court and watch them argue a case you pretty much could do it any day you wished. Security was also pretty much non-existent."
He described a time of less political discourse and less government in Washington.
While the Warren Court has often been criticized for an agenda of social change, Boehn suggested the court did what it had to do.
"At the time I think I was somewhat more sympathetic to that criticism than I am today," Boehm said. "In my view there are some things where the court has to act because nobody else can. We have to have a way to resolve these situations short of tanks in the street.
"There are people who are still fighting that battle but the notion we need to have one person and one vote and we need to have an integrated society are pretty much accepted by everybody today even though they were battles in those days."
It was the unique historical perspective that pleased Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science Scott Himsel.
"This was a great speech and it exceeded my expectations because what he was able to do was take us back to an extremely important, controversial time and tell us what it was really like to be there," Himsel said.
The Justice's remarks discussed landmark cases often discussed in Wabash College classrooms.
"Justice Boehm touched upon New York Times vs. Sullivan, which sets the modern standard, for pursuing a libel action against a public official," Himsel said. "We just taught that case this semester. My students can now realize how important that case was and to hear again just how different things were in the courts then."
But Boehm's anecdotes also gave his remarks a personal insight a textbook can not.
"We have a picture upstairs in Rm. 212 of Earl Warren," Himsel said. "He looks a little forbidding. But to hear what he was like on a personal basis one-on-one with his law clerks, that he took them to baseball games, that he reported to them every week about how the conference with the court went … that treated them well and treated them as part of the team, it's just wonderful. It's really rare for a college student to have that kind of interaction and hear that directly from an eyewitness."
Boehm tackled a wide range of subjects in more than a half hour of questions and answers.
He didn't believe the Warren Court would have heard the 2000 Bush vs. Gore case which decided the presidential election. "I do not see that as Constitutional with any set of principles I understand other than I have the power to do it so I'll do it. It seems to me that was a matter of state law."
He also weighed in on the recent Congressional action involving the Florida right-to-die case of Terri Schiavo. He was surprised Congress intervened by passing legislation allowing the case to proceed to federal court after being rejected by Florida state courts. He warned that it opens the door for Congress to act any time it disagrees with a court's decision.
Boehm's appearance was sponsored by Wabash College's Pre-Law Committee.
Hewitt is Wabash College's Director of New Media and Web Content Editor.
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To left: Boehm speaks to more than 50 students, faculty, staff and community members.
Lower right: Boehm listens to a student question during a reception.


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Recorded in 1964, Jackie McLean's It's Time was only available on CD in the United States as part of a four-disc Mosaic set of his complete Blue Note recordings between 1964-1966. The band here includes trumpeter Charles Tolliver, pianist Herbie Hancock, bassist Cecil McBee, and drummer Roy Haynes. The music was written entirely by either Tolliver or McLean and walks the line between modal post-bop and free jazz. It came hot on the heels of McLean's first forays into these waters on 1963's One Step Beyond and Destination Out!. There is more to it than that, of course; chordal improvisation still plays a large part in the music on this fine record. Hancock's solo on the opening "Cancellation" is the most angular thing here, and the tempo is simply breathtaking. McLean's butt funky "Das' Dat," which follows, owes a debt to Horace Silver to be sure, but the blues element, which is in the tune's head, is pure Jackie McLean. McLean's own playing isn't particularly adventurous, though he pushes his tone to the limits at times. He swings tough with the hard bop sensibility that put him on the label in the first place, and "Das' Dat" is the most enjoyable thing here. The knotty head in the title cut is killer, with Tolliver and McLean going head to head and charging out of the gate, and the blues return in "'Snuff" by McLean. Here again is a complex, winding head for the horns in call-and-response with Hancock -- lean, spirited and full of crackling energy. Tolliver's solo in the cut is his best on the disc. Given that this has been issued as part of Blue Note's Connoisseur Series, it's a limited edition that won't be available for long. Just get it. ~ Thom Jurek


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Illinois lawmakers overrode Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of their concealed-carry bill on Tuesday, the last day before a federal court ruling was to invalidate the state's total ban on carrying concealed weapons in public.
House and Senate lawmakers in special session rejected Quinn's proposed changes – they had passed their compromise bill with veto-proof, three-fifths majorities.
All of McHenry County's representatives voted to override the veto, with the House voting, 77-31, and the Senate voting, 41-17. House lawmakers overrode the veto without comment.
"The governor's veto was not policy oriented. It was 100 percent for his own political benefit, so it got the debate it deserved – none," said state Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo.
However, the Senate first debated and passed a trailer bill that would incorporate several minor recommendations. That bill passed the Senate but failed to garner the needed three-fifths majority in the House.
Although the bill passed, it likely will not be until later this year at the earliest that concealed-carry licenses can be obtained. The Illinois State Police have six months to set up the permit system and start accepting applications. About 300,000 are expected in the first year, police spokeswoman Monique Bond said.
Lawmakers struggled during the spring session to come up with a concealed-carry bill after a federal court in December ruled that Illinois' total ban was unconstitutional. The other 49 states have concealed-carry bills of widely differing strictness on the books. Both sides – downstate lawmakers who support gun rights and Chicago lawmakers who support gun control – hammered out a compromise bill and passed it May 31, the last day of the session.
The law allows Illinois residents to obtain a five-year concealed-carry permit for a $150 fee after completing a 16-hour training course, the longest of any state. It forbids carrying in a number of locations, mandates increased mental health reporting requirements and allows local law enforcement to object to granting a license to anyone they feel is a danger to himself or others.
Quinn had the bill for a month before filing his amendatory veto July 2, one week before the extended court deadline was set to expire. Calling it a "flawed bill that jeopardizes public safety," he made 11 changes, which included limiting the number of concealed weapons a person can carry to one and limiting the weapon to one 10-round magazine.
He also banned concealed weapons in any establishment that serves alcohol, rather than places where it makes up more than half of total sales, and reversed signage requirements so that concealed carry would be banned in any private establishment unless signs expressly allowed it.
At a news conference late Tuesday, Quinn praised "heroic" lawmakers who supported him and said he would continue pushing for changes.
"It's very, very important that we protect the people," he said. "The legislation today does not do that. It has shortcomings that will lead to tragedies."
Critics alleged that Quinn, who faces a tough primary next year, was pandering to his Chicago base and playing with fire by forcing a last-minute vote hours before the state's ban was set to expire. Rep. Mike Tryon, R-Crystal Lake, was among those who said Quinn was absent while lawmakers spent months hashing out the hard-fought compromise.
"It's basically a bill that's been negotiated for months and months ... this was just a political stunt that allows [Quinn] to protect himself against any kind of fallout from those who are opposed to the bill, and unfortunately, that cost taxpayers a lot of money," said Tryon, referring to the $43,000 cost for lawmakers to meet in special session.
Sen. Pam Althoff, R-McHenry, likewise noted Quinn should have participated in the process if he felt strongly about it.
"I believe the governor should be much more engaged in many of the issues, especially pensions," Althoff said.
But while McHenry County's lawmakers supported the override, most of them opposed House Bill 1453, the failed trailer bill that incorporated several of Quinn's minor changes. The bill requires people stopped by law enforcement to immediately disclose that he or she is carrying a concealed weapon and expands requirements to place signs in locations where concealed weapons are banned. It also makes the state police, which issues the licenses, the reporting authority for schools and doctors reporting mentally unstable persons.
A provision of the new concealed-carry law gives municipalities 10 days to pass ordinances banning semiautomatic assault-style weapons if they so choose. A proposed ban in Richmond was defeated last week, 6-0, after public outcry. Experts are split as to whether the law allows all municipalities to enact such bans, or only home-rule communities.
Tuesday's override also nullifies a possible appeal by Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who asked the U.S. Supreme Court for a deadline extension in the event that lawmakers blew the deadline set by the federal court. Had they done so, there would have been no laws in Illinois as of Wednesday limiting carrying concealed weapons.
What it means
The General Assembly voted Tuesday to override Gov. Pat Quinn's amendatory veto of House Bill 183, its concealed-carry bill, which with the override is now law.
The House voted, 77-31, and the Senate voted, 41-17, to override. Seventy-one votes were needed in the House and 36 in the Senate.
The Senate took three minor recommended changes and put them in a trailer bill, House Bill 1453. That bill passed in the Senate, but failed to garner the three-fifths vote needed in the House.
How they voted
All of McHenry County's lawmakers – Reps. Mike Tryon, Jack Franks, David McSweeney, Barbara Wheeler and Tim Schmitz, and Sens. Pam Althoff, Dan Duffy and Karen McConnaughay – voted to override.
They all voted against the trailer bill except McSweeney, who voted yes, and Schmitz, who missed the vote.
On the Net
You can read House Bill 183, Quinn's veto message, and House Bill 1453, at www.ilga.gov.


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Christmas is only a few days away, so here are some last-minute ideas on which male grooming products to buy for your guy mates. Whether he's sporty, macho or metrosexual, there's guaranteed to be something in this list that suits him!
For more suggestions on which cosmetics to buy for your dad, boyfriend, brother or granddad this Christmas, check out the rest of Yesterface's Male Grooming Gift Guide.
What to buy for…
Your metrosexual mate
Fake Tan
Snow may be falling, but that doesn't mean your metro mate is succumbing to the 'pale and interesting' look. If your friend likes to sport sun-kissed skin all year round (and if he's desperately looking for a ray of sunshine amidst this dark and gloomy weather) then treat him to Fake Bake Unisex Bronzing Gel. He'll be delighted to find such a sunny surprise under his Christmas tree! Available from fakebake.co.uk for £25.
If your BFF loves styling his hair, why not get him a pair of Toni & Guy's Slim Definer Straighteners this Christmas? At 15mm, they're much slimmer than your average straighteners and as as result are easier to use. The straighteners have Ceramic Tourmaline Plates which reach a maxium of 200C. And the best news? They're only £20!
Heat Protection Spray
If your friend often uses hair appliances, then there's a good chance he's on the lookout for good heat protection products. Enter Guard by Neal & Wolf, a heat protection spray suitable for all hair types. The spray is light and doesn't leave any sticky residue. It also has an opulent, musky scent which I absolutely love.
I used the spray just before straightening my hair and received so many compliments afterwards on how silky my mane looked! It fended off the scorching effects of my GHDs and left my hair feeling seriously smooth. The Guard Heat Protection Spray costs £10.95, which may sound a little steep, but it's definitely worth it.
Your manly mate
If your best guy mate is strong, protective yet gentle too, then the Bulldog Washbag would make a great gift. The washbag contains a moisturiser, face wash and face scrub, all of which contain essential oils and a range of refreshing ingredients including green tea, green algae, and coconut shell. Available to buy at Boots for £15.
Your sporty mate
The name says it all when it comes to this washbag set, so if you have a sporty friend, "The Man is Feeling Competitive" could be right up his street. Or lane. Or swimming aisle. The washbag contains Body Spray and Hair and Body Wash, both of which have a fresh, lemon-like scent. The products are packaged in sleek black bottles and boast a masculine blend of ingredients such as spice, cedar, musk and sandalwood. Available to buy at Boots for £16.
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Adolf Hitler
Adolf Hitler, byname Der Führer (German: "The Leader"), (born April 20, 1889, Braunau am Inn, Austria—died April 30, 1945, Berlin, Germany), leader of the Nazi Party (from 1920/21) and chancellor (Kanzler) and Führer of Germany (1933–45). He was chancellor from January 30, 1933, and, after President Paul von Hindenburg's death, assumed the twin titles of Führer and chancellor (August 2, 1934).
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Hitler's father, Alois (born 1837), was illegitimate. For a time he bore his mother's name, Schicklgruber, but by 1876 he had established his family claim to the surname Hitler. Adolf never used any other surname.
Early life
After his father's retirement from the state customs service, Adolf Hitler spent most of his childhood in Linz, the capital of Upper Austria. It remained his favourite city throughout his life, and he expressed his wish to be buried there. Alois Hitler died in 1903 but left an adequate pension and savings to support his wife and children. Although Hitler feared and disliked his father, he was a devoted son to his mother, who died after much suffering in 1907. With a mixed record as a student, Hitler never advanced beyond a secondary education. After leaving school, he visited Vienna, then returned to Linz, where he dreamed of becoming an artist. Later, he used the small allowance he continued to draw to maintain himself in Vienna. He wished to study art, for which he had some faculties, but he twice failed to secure entry to the Academy of Fine Arts. For some years he lived a lonely and isolated life, earning a precarious livelihood by painting postcards and advertisements and drifting from one municipal hostel to another. Hitler already showed traits that characterized his later life: loneliness and secretiveness, a bohemian mode of everyday existence, and hatred of cosmopolitanism and of the multinational character of Vienna.
In 1913 Hitler moved to Munich. Screened for Austrian military service in February 1914, he was classified as unfit because of inadequate physical vigour; but when World War I broke out, he petitioned Bavarian King Louis III to be allowed to serve, and one day after submitting that request, he was notified that he would be permitted to join the 16th Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment. After some eight weeks of training, Hitler was deployed in October 1914 to Belgium, where he participated in the First Battle of Ypres. He served throughout the war, was wounded in October 1916, and was gassed two years later near Ypres. He was hospitalized when the conflict ended. During the war, he was continuously in the front line as a headquarters runner; his bravery in action was rewarded with the Iron Cross, Second Class, in December 1914, and the Iron Cross, First Class (a rare decoration for a corporal), in August 1918. He greeted the war with enthusiasm, as a great relief from the frustration and aimlessness of civilian life. He found discipline and comradeship satisfying and was confirmed in his belief in the heroic virtues of war.


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Tone Deaf NSA Officials Tell Reporter It's Time To Reform The First Amendment
from the how-about-reforming-the-nsa-out-of-existence deptDaniel Drezner has a fairly incredible short blog post over at Foreign Policy magazine about his experience visiting the NSA as the organization is seeking to ramp up its PR campaign about how it's not actually evil. We've already covered the 60 Minutes debacle, but in many ways this piece is just as enlightening, as he notes just how incredibly tone deaf NSA officials appear to be -- unable to understand why people are upset about what they're doing.
The NSA's biggest strategic communications problem, however, is that they've been so walled off from the American body politic that they have no idea when they're saying things that sound tone-deaf. Like expats returning from a long overseas tour, NSA staffers don't quite comprehend how much perceptions of the agency have changed. The NSA stresses in its mission statement and corporate culture that it "protects privacy rights." Indeed, there were faded banners proclaiming that goal in our briefing room. Of course, NSAers see this as protecting Americans from foreign cyber-intrusions. In a post-Snowden era, however, it's impossible to read that statement without suppressing a laugh.But, perhaps the most tone deaf of all, was the statement from one NSA official suggesting that it's time to reform the First Amendment, because he's not at all happy about how reporters have covered the NSA recently. As Drezner notes, he's not sure if it's a joke or not, but it really doesn't matter. That seems like something you should not joke about if you're an NSA person, given everything that's going on.
It might be an occupational hazard, but NSA officials continue to talk about the threat environment as if they've been frozen in amber since 2002. To them, the world looks increasingly unsafe. Syria is the next Pakistan, China is augmenting its capabilities to launch a financial war on the United States, and the next terrorist attack on American soil is right around the corner. They could very well be correct -- except that the American public has become inured to such warnings over the past decade, and their response has been to tell politicians to focus on things at home and leave the rest of the world alone. A strategy of "trust us, the world is an unsafe place" won't resonate now the way it did in the immediate wake of the Sept. 11 attacks.
The NSA's attitude toward the press is, well, disturbing. There were repeated complaints about the ways in which recent reportage of the NSA was warped or lacking context. To be fair, this kind of griping is a staple of officials across the entire federal government. Some of the NSA folks went further, however. One official accused some media outlets of "intentionally misleading the American people," which is a pretty serious accusation. This official also hoped that the Obama administration would crack down on these reporters, saying, "I have some reforms for the First Amendment."It seems that the public might have some reforms for the intelligence community as well. And those would actually be constitutional, unlike what that particular NSA officials had in mind for free speech and the press. There's even more in the Drezner piece that is well worth reading, including the how the NSA was unable to properly manage his own personal information which he had to send them in order to get his pass to come for a visit...
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Law Student Essay Competition columns.
Editor's Note: NACDL's Diversity Task Force sponsored a law student essay contest, asking students to discuss the difference between being "tough on crime" and "smart on crime." Congratulations to Michael Woodruff (first prize), DeAndrea Jackson (second prize), and Carol Celestine (honorable mention).
The most significant difference between the "tough on crime" and "smart on crime" paradigms of the criminal justice system is the range of policies they represent. There are at least four distinctions between these policies worth considering: first, their view on the role of incarceration; second, the model of criminal punishment they embody; third, their awareness of incarceration's future consequences; and fourth, the position they take on the level of discretion criminal justice practitioners should have. Fundamental to understanding the impact each paradigm has on minority communities is the fact that minorities are disproportionately represented within the criminal justice system. Therefore, either paradigm will have a significant impact on minorities.
Before discussing their differences, it is important to first acknowledge that these paradigms share the same objectives: increasing public safety and holding offenders accountable. Additionally, these varying approaches to the administration of justice are not mutually exclusive and are by no means diametrically opposed. For instance, each approach endorses the use of incarceration for violent offenders. Where these two paradigms diverge, however, is in their position on the role of incarceration for nonviolent offenses.
One of the main differences between these two approaches is their stance on incarceration. The tough on crime paradigm is characterized by policies that increase the number of people going to prison, while keeping them there for longer periods of time. Under this approach, incarceration is seen as an appropriate remedy for nonviolent offenses such as drug possession. These penalties arguably reduce crime and increase public safety by deterring potential offenders from engaging in criminal conduct, and by incapacitating offenders to prevent them from causing additional social harm. These tough on crime policies include mandatory minimums, habitual offender statutes, and truth in sentencing schemes.
On the other hand, the smart on crime paradigm generally aims to reduce the number of people who are imprisoned — and therefore burdened by its social stigma — by utilizing a range of evidence-based alternatives and practices. Smart on crime policies arguably reduce crime by indentifying and addressing the root cause of an offender's criminal involvement so that the offender may become a productive member of society. Moreover, such policies generally view incarceration as a valuable tool that should be reserved for violent offenses. Smart on crime policies include expedited charging, release on recognizance, problem-solving courts, and graduated sanctions for parole violations.
The second difference between these two paradigms, which is closely related to the first, is the varied theories of criminal punishment they embody. "Tough on crime" policies stress the importance of deterrence and incapacitation. "Smart on crime" policies, however, encompass principles closer to the rehabilitative model of criminal punishment.
The third area where these paradigms differ expands upon the previous two by focusing on the scope of their respective concerns. The tough on crime paradigm has a narrower scope, being concerned primarily with the immediate reduction of crime through deterrence and incapacitation. The smart on crime paradigm, by contrast, has a broader scope, which looks beyond the principles of deterrence and incapacitation by recognizing the collateral consequences of incarceration in search of methods that will have better future outcomes.
Finally, these paradigms take different stances on the importance discretion plays in the administration of criminal justice. Tough on crime policies generally restrict the discretion a criminal justice practitioner has, whereas smart on crime policies are more flexible in the degree of discretion permitted. For instance, under the tough on crime paradigm, mandatory minimums impose a definite term of incarceration for certain offenses, thus restricting the sentencing options a judge has. By contrast, under the smart on crime paradigm, a judge has the discretion to sentence an offender with a substance abuse problem to a drug treatment program rather than to a mandatory term of imprisonment.
Over the past four decades, the tough on crime paradigm has been the predominate approach to the administration of justice throughout the United States. Between 1972 and 2008 the state prison population grew by a staggering 708 percent.1 During the same period, the incarceration rate dramatically increased to the point where one out of every 100 adults in the United States was locked behind bars, either in local jails or state prisons.2 As of 2010, more than 2.3 million Americans were incarcerated.3
Nearly everyone who is incarcerated will eventually be released. At least 95 percent of all state prisoners will return to their communities.4 This statistic is startling because all formerly incarcerated individuals face the same challenges when they return home. For the formerly incarcerated, most states have enacted laws that create barriers to employment, education, access to affordable housing, and public assistance such as food stamps.5 Most states allow employers to refuse to hire, or even allow them to fire, individuals upon learning they have a criminal record.6 These policies further aggravate the challenges formerly incarcerated individuals face in their transition back into society. This approach only increases the chances they will reoffend and recidivate.
These policies, and their collateral consequences, have had a disproportionate impact on minority groups. When compared to their share of the general population, minorities make up a disproportionate share of all state prisoners. In 2010 minorities constituted approximately 67.8 percent of all state prisoners.7 If these trends continue, one out of every three African American males and one out of every six Latino males can expect to be incarcerated during their lifetime.8 By contrast, only one out of every 17 white males will.9 Furthermore, government surveys have shown that whites, Latinos, and African Americans use illegal drugs in roughly the same proportion.10 Therefore, any racial disparity in the prosecution and conviction for drug offenses is not due to varying levels of drug use within these communities.
The tough on crime paradigm has had a negative impact on minority communities. The likelihood of being swept into the criminal justice system under tough on crime policies is higher for minorities. Those who are incarcerated are separated from their families and other responsibilities. As a result, when members of these communities return home, they encounter a disproportionate share of the hurdles and barriers that formerly incarcerated individuals face in their transition. The smart on crime paradigm, by contrast, is more likely to reduce the number of minorities sentenced to prison, allowing them to maintain the ties they have to their communities. Smart on crime policies, such as drug treatment programs, instead help those with social issues from these communities find the resources and services they need to break the cycle of poverty and crime they struggle with in their daily lives.
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HOOVER, Ala. – Despite a valiant comeback, the No. 2 Maryland men's soccer team fell in penalty kicks after an epic 4-4 tie against No. 3 Georgetown in the semifinals of the 2012 NCAA Men's Soccer Championship Friday.
The Terps (20-1-3) picked up goals from Schillo Tshuma (2), Patrick Mullins and Christiano Francois and managed a gritty second-half comeback with a pair of scores in the final 17 minutes of the match.
Maryland, which competed in its 12th College Cup Friday, landed on the board first with the first of two scores from Tshuma. Senior John Stertzer's cross flicked off Mullins and Tshuma took care of the rest with a header from three yards in the 22nd minute.
Georgetown (19-3-3) answered with a staunch minute stretch in which Steve Neumann scored a goal at 32:11 and 33:40 to pick up its first lead of the match.
The Terps clearly outplayed Georgetown in the second half, outshooting the Hoyas 10-4, but the stanza started dreadfully for Maryland. An unfortunate Brandon Allen goal extended Georgetown's lead to 3-1 after a failed clear went awry from Terrapin keeper Keith Cardona in the 48th minute.
A steadfast Maryland unit cut the lead in half in the 59th minute when Tshuma tallied his second goal of the match after Mullins crossed the ball to the freshman from the backline.
Neumann struck again at 60:11 to complete his hat trick performance with a four-yard strike for a 4-2 Hoya advantage.
Mullins showed exactly why he belongs in St. Louis in January for the MAC Hermann Trophy presentation with a header rebound goal after an absolute rocket from Mikey Ambrose ricocheted off the cross bar in the 74th minute.
Francois, who was one of six key contributors off the bench for the Terps, would take matters in his own hands in the 77th minute, shaking off a defender, possessing for 10 yards and firing a 15-yard equalizer into the lower right for a 4-4 match.
Maryland held the advantage in overtime but was unable to convert and Georgetown overcame an early deficit in penalty kicks to advance 5-4.
"It's very difficult to cope with the reality that we are not advancing," head coach Sasho Cirovski said. "This was in my view the greatest semifinal in the history of college soccer. I love my team. I told them that. I love them even more after this game. They made not only me and our University but all of Terrapin Nation very proud.
"That was a classic game. We're going to get better from that game. We've got some great young talent. We're going to begin the process of getting back to next year's College Cup immediately."
The Terps compiled their fourth 20-win season in 2012 and registered their 19th consecutive winning season. Friday night's match was the collegiate finale for storied seniors Taylor Kemp, London Woodberry and Stertzer.


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Right-Wing Media's Deranged Attack: Obama "Sided With Terrorists"
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Right-wing media unleashed a crazed onslaught after President Obama's speech on the Middle East, outrageously asserting that Obama "sided with terrorists" by saying that the 1967 borders should guide negotiations over the formation of a Palestinian state. But this position is nothing new, and American Jewish groups praised today's speech.
Right-Wing Flip Out And Tie Obama To Terrorists
CNN's Dana Loesch: Obama "Sided With Terrorists". During her KFTK radio show, CNN contributor Dana Loesch claimed that in his Middle East speech Obama "sided with terrorists" and "people who believe that Israel doesn't have the right to exist." [KFTK, The Dana Show, 5/19/2011]
Limbaugh: Obama Urged Israel To "Destroy Itself" And "Submit Its People To Potential Genocide." Rush Limbaugh said of Obama's speech: "What kind of President urges a country to destroy itself and submit its people to potential genocide?" [Premiere Radio Networks, Rush Limbaugh Program, 5/19/2011]
Gateway Pundit: "Obama Proposed Today Giving Half Of Jerusalem...To Hamas-Fatah Terrorist Alliance." From Jim Hoft's May 19 post to his blog:
"Let's be clear.
Obama today proposed giving half of Jerusalem, the Wailing Wall, The Temple Mount, Old Jerusalem, The holiest Christian Church in the world, The Church of the Holy Sepulchre to Hamas-Fatah terrorist alliance." [Gateway Pundit, 5/19/2011]
Right-Wing Blog, Ace of Spades: Obama Is "Endorsing The Terrorists' Key Demand. From a May 19 Ace of Spades blog post:
"Obama pretty much announced that he wants Israel to return to its 1967 borders-- thus endorsing the terrorists' key demand without requiring any substantive concessions on their part." [Ace of Spades, 5/19/2011]
Sean Hannity: Obama Supports Radicals. Following the speech, Sean Hannity posted the following tweet linking Obama to "radicals":
But Obama's Position On The 1967 Borders Is "Nothing New"
Jeffrey Goldberg: "1967 Borders...Has Been The Basic Idea For At Least 12 Years". Jeffery Goldberg wrote of the speech under the headline, "Nothing New in the Idea That '67 Borders Should Guide Peace Talks." Goldberg added: "This has been the basic idea for at least 12 years. This is what Bill Clinton, Ehud Barak and Yasser Arafat were talking about at Camp David, and later, at Taba. This is what George W. Bush was talking about with Ariel Sharon and Ehud Olmert. So what's the huge deal here? Is there any non-delusional Israeli who doesn't think that the 1967 border won't serve as the rough outline of the new Palestinian state?" In a subsequent update, he added:
UPDATE: Here is what Hillary Clinton said in 2009: "We believe that through good-faith negotiations the parties can mutually agree on an outcome which ends the conflict and reconciles the Palestinian goal of an independent and viable state based on the 1967 lines, with agreed swaps, and the Israeli goal of a Jewish state with secure and recognized borders that reflect subsequent developments and meet Israeli security requirements." [The Atlantic, 5/19/2011]
And Jewish Organizations Commended Obama For His Speech
American Jewish Committee "Praised President Obama's Call Today." The American Jewish Committee issued a statement praising Obama's comments, specifically citing the president's comments on a "two-state solution":
"President Obama has sternly warned the Palestinians, and the international community, to stop this senseless drive to try to achieve a state without any negotiated agreement with Israel," said AJC Executive Director David Harris.
"The parameters of a two-state solution are just as clear today as they were when Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas walked away from the peace talks last September," said Harris. "The Palestinians must return now to close the deal." [American Jewish Committee, 5/19/11]
ADL: "We Support The President's Vision Of A Negotiated Israeli-Palestinian Settlement." The Anti-Defamation League also praised Obama's speech, stating:
We welcome President Obama's compelling speech on the priorities for American policy in the Middle East. We applaud his strong outlining of the principles which motivate that policy, including supporting the universal rights of free speech, equality and religious freedom, opposing the use of force and political repression, and promoting political and economic reforms. These are a reflection of American values and promote American interests.
We support the President's vision of a negotiated Israeli-Palestinian settlement with strong security provisions for Israel, and a non-militarized Palestinian state. We appreciate his direct rejection of a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state and his understanding that the Hamas-Fatah agreement poses major problems for Israel. [Anti-Defamation League, 5/19/11]
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