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Joined: 02 Feb 2005
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2005 2:18 pm
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From Bricks to Bothans Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: Sept. 3, 2007
This FAQ is not to be copied, reproduced or modified in any way without the express permission of FBTB and the FBTB Forums. This document was originally authored by Austin way back in the day.
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2. How do I join?
3. How do I get that little picture/lightsaber right underneath my name? *
4. How do I get that bigger picture below my name? *
5. Hey, cool, I want a custom title! How do I get one?
6. I want a signature how do I get one, and whats a reasonable size? *
7. Im all decked out; where should I post first?
8. I see you guys all have a lot of LEGO! Where do you host your pictures of them?
9. Where did you get all those LEGO?
10. Are there some general posting rules I should know about?
11. How do I Link to a website in a post? Show off an image? Are there any limits to what I can/cant link to/show?
12. Who are the moderators and what can they do to me?
13. I said something silly is there any way I can change what I said? *
14. How can I get the most out of my FBTB experience?
15. I still have a question where can I go for additional help? *
Advanced Questions:
1. What's with all the trouts and flounders?
2. AFOL AWOL? What does it all mean?
3. Why does it seem like I dont always get some of the jokes?
4. Ive been hearing about FBTBCNN, the FBTB Forum Awards and the FBTB Mayoral Election what is all this stuff?
5. How do I change my font color and size?
6. What does my Inbox do, and how do I check it? *
7. How do I go about trading on the B/S/T forum?
8. Who are the good members to trade with?
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1. Where am I?
Why, you've stumbled upon the From Bricks to Bothans Forums, one of
the largest Star Wars LEGO-based communities on the internet! Although
FBTB's main focus is on Star Wars LEGO, we welcome you to post and show any of your other LEGO creations! So come on, show us what you've got!
2. How do I join?
Easy! Click the 'Register' link near the upper-right corner of the screen, and then fill in your information! Membership is self-activated and can no longer be done using "freemail" services like Hotmail, Yahoo, or Gmail, unfortunately, but don't let that startle you - the only reason it's in place is to discourage spammers or multiple accounts.
3. How do I get that little picture/lightsaber right underneath my name?
The little picture directly underneath a member's name (like the row of Pac-man characters under Pac-man's name) is an indication that the poster is either an Administrator or a Moderator. It's our way, along with custom avatars, of designating moderators and administrators. Most of them also have custom titles underneath their name (Denise has 'Herder of Cats', for example) rather than just the 'Moderator' or 'Administrator' title.
4. How do I get that bigger picture below my name?
That picture's called an 'avatar', and there's a simple way to get one. Once you've registered, you'll have new options near the upper-right of the page. One of these is 'Profile'; click it. Here you can edit all your member information, but in the case of avatars, scroll to the bottom of the page. There it says 'Avatar control panel' -- click the button that says 'Show gallery'. From there, you can visit one of four themes: Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, Comics or Movies. Choose the avatar that best fits you, then click 'Select Avatar'. When you're returned to the Profile page, then click 'Submit' and voila, you have an avatar!
5. Hey, cool, I want a custom title! How do I get one?
Hold on, slow down. Custom titles are very special and aren't handed out all that often. There is no set-in-stone way to get a custom title; most members who have titles received them completely at random. The best thing you can do is to just be yourself. The more an Administrator gets to really know you, the better your chances that they may one day assign you a title based off your personality.
6. I want a signature how do I get one, and whats a reasonable size?
Just as you did to get your avatar, click the 'Profile' button and scroll to the relative middle of the page. There, where it says 'Signature', is an empty block of space. Whatever you type or insert there becomes your signature. Also, phpbb (our board) automatically inserts a heavy line above whatever you insert for your signature, just so we can tell
what's a post and what's a sig. For help on inserting links or images into your signature, please read here:
phpBB FAQs
. As for size, there is a 255 character limit on your signature. That basically means that yes, you can have text or a small image in your signature, but no, we don't want to read your life story or your manifesto every time you post. As I mentioned, small images (234 wide x 60 tall maximum, in pixels) are alright for signatures, but don't make them too large and gaudy. Also, we'll usually allow you discreet links in your sig to other sites, but usually not other forums. FBTB is a family forum, so we don't want you linking off to places we're not too sure about.
7. Im all decked out; where should I post first?
Excellent. The best first place to post is in the 'Hello! My name is...' forum. Start a new topic introducing yourself, and maybe reply to other people's topics introducing themselves. After that, the sky's the limit! A good place to get to know other members is the Community forum; just don't go too overboard with posting. Getting to know people takes time, after all!
8. I see you guys all have a lot of LEGO! Where do you host your pictures of them?
If you'd like to host pictures of LEGO (and LEGO alone) online, try out
. Their accounts are free, and allow you to upload and host all the pictures of your LEGO as you want. Also, as a relative rule, it's not a good idea to upload pictures of other people's LEGO into your own account without explicitly stating that they don't belong to you.
9. Where did you get all those LEGO?
Years of collecting. However, if you're looking for a certain part or piece to add to your LEGO collection, try
. It's a sort of online marketplace by LEGO fans for LEGO fans where you can look up and possibly even buy LEGO parts. Not sure of the name of the part you need? Check
, an online LEGO inventory where you can look up names or pictures of almost any LEGO part!
10. Are there some general posting rules I should know about?
Not really, as long as you keep this in mind: FBTB is a friendly, family-oriented Community. We don't allow profanity, hateful or explicit posts, or anything like that. Be sure to read the Code of Conduct for clarification. Other than that, the best rule around here is 'Do
Unto Other As You Would Have Them Do Unto You'. Be nice to everyone else, and everyone else will be nice to you... it's as simple as that!
11. How do I Link to a website in a post? Show off an image? Are there limits to what I can/cant link to/show?
Link to a website in a post:
Just type the name of the website, or, if you're Mr. Fancypants, click the 'URL' button.
Show an image:
Click the 'Img' button, type in the address of the image, and then click the 'Img' button again to close the tag. REMEMBER, if you're going to use any posting functions such as bolding, linking, underlining, etc., you have to have a 'tag' at the beginning AND the end. This is called 'closing the tag'.
12. Who are the moderators and what can they do to me?
This can best be answered by Jedi Master BJ in an older topic 'FBTB Moderators'... let me repost his article (changing a few things, though, to make them relevant since the ezBoard switch):
Jedi Master BJ wrote:
"Here is a list of the Moderators, and a few who are even higher on the chain of command:
onions (Administrator)
Denise (Administrator)
Chief (Administrator)
Count Blockula (Administrator)
Cello Collin
copyright (B/S/T/F only)
Kaminoan (Minifig MOCs only)
The Administrators (Denise & Ace) run the entire site and are above Moderators, and have even more control over the forums. For example, they have the power to ban people. They are the final word -- the legislative, executive and judicial branches all rolled into one. (Well, rolled into two, anyway.)
You should be aware that there are other "staff members" of FBTB, like Josh who handles the customs, and others who report news to FBTB's main page. Check out the
FBTB Staff Page
- What powers do the Moderators have?
Moderators have the ability to edit or delete posts from other members,
delete/lock/unlock threads, and move entire threads from one FBTB Forum to another. They can also split topics, if a thread takes off in an unexpected direction, and create a new thread. (They cannot move a single post from one thread to another, however.)
Moderators can't ban people, but can recommend members for banning to Denise or Ace. Banning isn't done arbitrarily, and Moderators must provide examples of misconduct. Nobody has EVER been banned solely for disliking/disagreeing with a Moderator.
One of the Moderator's most useful "powers" is their influence. Moderators are long-standing members that are well respected by most of the community. They do their best to inform people of the rules and appropriate behavior and give as many warnings as is reasonable.
- What are the responsibilities of the Moderators?
Moderators use their powers and skills to keep FBTB a family-friendly site and enforce the
FBTB Code of Conduct.
They edit out profanity and other inappropriate statements, move misplaced threads to the proper forums, and lock threads that are no longer needed or that have turned too negative.
Moderators also moderate discussions and arguments that get out of hand. Not everything can be solved by locking a thread.
- What are the benefits of being a Moderator?
It's a very difficult job, and there's no handbook to turn to for advice. Moderators aren't paid, and don't receive any special perks from FBTB. They are also held to a higher standard than everyone else, so if they screw up, everyone feels compelled to tell them about it immediately.
- Are Moderators allowed to express opinions?
Yes. This has been discussed several times in the past, and the general consensus of FBTB Members has always been that Moderators are allowed to participate in controversial threads.
Most of the time Moderators are just regular FBTB Members. Treat them as such. They only put on their "Moderator Hats" when we detect a problem, or a potential problem.
- What about these people who aren't Mods, but act like it?
A few veteran members will sometimes step in to offer advice and explain FBTB's rules to other members. (They know who they are.) Moderators aren't online 24 hours a day, and we find this helpful, as long as it's done in a friendly manner. Think of it as "members helping members."
So if a regular member asks you to tone down your language, or tells you that you've posted in the wrong forum, don't get defensive or say "Shut up! You're not a Moderator!" They're just trying to help you out.
Everyone else should try to let the Moderators do their job. If you detect a problem, or even a potential problem, send a private message to one of the Moderators, and we'll handle it as quickly as we can.
- What if I have a complaint about a Moderator, or any other member?
If you ever have questions, comments, or complaints about ANYTHING at FBTB, you are always free to contact any of the Mods or Denise via a Private Message. The forum staff will respond to you as quickly as we can, but remember that FBTB isn't a full-time job, and it might take a few days.
The forum staff does NOT mediate financial disputes in the Buy/Sell/Trade Forum. All transactions are done at your own risk.
Any complaints about another FBTB member should include as much evidence as possible, with links to threads with inappropriate behavior. The staff take accusations seriously, and you should take them seriously as well.
If you ever have a problem with a Moderator, or feel that one has stepped over the line, you can contact Denise directly to discuss it. Again, be prepared to provide evidence. (Denise's email address: fbtbforumadmin AT gmail DOT com)
13. I said something silly is there any way I can change what I said?
Below your post is a button listing 'edit'. Click that and you can change what was originally posted in that spot. If nobody has posted after you, your changes will be made unnoticed... if someone has, however, it will list when you edited your post and how many times you have. All in all, feel free to edit your post for spelling or syntax... it's just generally not
a good idea to completely remove something if people have posted after you in response to your post; it throws the entire topic out of whack to hear members referring to a post that you've since moved/deleted/changed.
14. How can I get the most out of my FBTB experience?
Post everywhere. Get involved with members. The sooner you get to become friends with the other members, the sooner you'll begin to really enjoy all that the FBTB Community has to offer!
15. I still have a question where can I go for additional help?
PM an Administrator, a Moderator or even a member of the Community you find to be particularly friendly (the PM button is listed below every post of every member... it's just a matter of clicking the right one for the right person). Everyone's here to have a good time, so if you need help, just ask and someone shall answer!
1. What's with all the trouts, Tony Danzas and such?
Trouts, Tony Danzas and waffles are all part of the unique spirit of the FBTB community. They're inside jokes, but as long as you pay attention and stick around long enough, you'll probably find out the reasoning behind the madness.
2. AFOL AWOL? What does it all mean?
LEGO abbreviations. Not everyone uses them, and so sometimes things can get confusing. Here's a handy, dandy chart of some of the most common ones found on the boards:
AFOL: Adult Fan Of LEGO
CAD: Computer-Aided Design
ISD: Imperial Star Destroyer
KFOL: Kid Fan Of LEGO
:D/:D/ROFLMBO/FOLMBAO: Laughter, in it's various forms
LUGNET: LEGO user Group Network
MOC: My Own Creation
MLCAD: Mike's LEGO Computer-Aided Design
RBR: Rebel Blockade Runner
SNOT: Studs Not On Top
SW: Star Wars
TLG: The LEGO Group
UBS: Ultimate Builders Set
3. Why does it seem like I dont always get some of the jokes?
What you're referring to is called an 'inside joke'... something that started a long time ago and most likely will never end or leave the collective consciousness. If you're new, these can be especially confusing, but just roll with it and eventually you'll be able to piece together enough information to understand what's going on. If you're still in the dark, though, just ask. We're more than glad to help confu- err, explain these jokes to you.
4.Ive been hearing about FBTBCNN, the FBTB Forum Awards and the FBTB Mayoral Election what is all this stuff?
FBTBCNN is Darth Duck's FBTB news broadcast, the FBTB Forum Awards are a yearly event to vote on 'The Best of...' from the last year, and the FBTB Mayoral Election is a little slice of craziness that occurs every so often where a FBTB Mayor is elected (or, in the case of the first ever election, two Co-Mayors {Austin and Darth Sillyus}). Just stay tuned... when these events are upcoming, you'll know.
5. How do I change my font color and size?
When posting, highlight the text you want to change and then do so with the 'Font Color' and 'Font Size' options directly above where you type. You can't miss them, I promise.
6. What does my Inbox do, and how do I check it?
It's a place for members to communicate with you without sending it to your e-mail address. If you send a PM, it ends up in their Inbox. If you receive one, you'll receive a notification near the upper-right of the page saying something along the lines of 'You have (__) new messages'. To access your Inbox, click where it says either 'You have no new messages' or 'You have (__) new messages'.
7. How do I go about trading on the B/S/T forum?
As a general rule of thumb, it's good to become known in the community before you start to use the B/S/T forum. That way, people know they're trading with someone reliable who they have seen around. Other than that, just look through the listings in the forums, and if something sounds good, either reply or send the seller a PM. The exchange of money or goods takes place through PM or e-mail, not through posting. For a more detailed overview, read the
Buy/Sell/Trade Guidelines
and remember that FBTB does not 'moderate' or 'cover' any trade.
8. Who are the good members to trade with?
Although we like to think everyone on the forums is a 'good member' to trade with, a fine way to find out is to check the
Straight Shooter's List
. Here is a list, complied by members, of who they've traded with and if they were agreeable to work with. Remember, the list is kept by members and run by experience, so if you've traded with a member not on the list who deserves to be, nominate them!
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There are worse things than being called the Troll Capital of the World. And actually, that's kind of a fun title to hold. Just ask anyone who lives in Mount Horeb, Wis., a village of about 7,000 just west of Madison, Wis. A dozen or so slightly mischievous trolls, largely carved from thick, old trees, populate Main Street, a k a "The Trollway." And when you see them, you can't help but smile. Many visitors try to find every one; others mug for the camera with their favorites. But the town is more than a handful of stumpy, big-nosed men and women grinning at you from the main drag. It's home to specialty shops, good restaurants and even a winery, all of which make it a great spot to explore for a day or two.
Mount Horeb was settled by Norwegians in the 1840s. It might have remained an anonymous little town overshadowed by Madison, the state capital, which sits just 10 miles away. But it didn't, thanks to a bit of luck and a bit of pluck. The village first garnered attention when Dr. C.S. Gonstead opened a chiropractic clinic in 1923, which quickly became wildly popular, drawing people from throughout the region and even nationwide. Then, in 1939, a huge tunnel and cave were discovered on a nearby farm; the two were transformed into Cave of the Mounds, a popular tourist attraction. In the 1980s, an abandoned railway bed that cut through town became part of the 40-mile Military Ridge State Trail right around the time a highway bypass was announced. The village cheered the new recreational trail, but feared the bypass would kill tourism. So the townsfolk brainstormed, and recalled how visitors and even passing truckers loved the trolls that a local Scandinavian gift shop had set out on its lawn since the 1970s. From that recollection, the plan to become the Troll Capital of the World was born.
Mount Horeb's main attraction is the Trollway. Pick up a map at the Welcome Center on Main Street, and find as many as you can. At one time about two dozen trolls guarded the compact downtown area. But, being made of wood, many fell prey to the elements over time. Today about a dozen are left, although three or four are set to make their debut within the next year. And the village plans to continue repopulating the Trollway for many more years.
Shoppers can spend their time browsing through Mount Horeb's specialty shops. Duluth Trading Co. is one. The store at 100 W. Main St. sells tasteful workingmen and women's clothing, gear and accessories, and is also home to the Wally Keller Tool Museum, a niche within the store that's filled with tools crafted between 1860 and 1950. Olson's Christmas and Collectibles (220 E. Main St.) is the spot for holiday lovers, while Artisan Woods Gallery (109 E. Main St.) attracts those who appreciate fine handcrafted wood pieces: tables, mirrors, bowls, boxes and more. Don't miss Open House Imports (308 E. Main St.), the Scandinavian gift shop that inspired the Trollway.
If you enjoy easy cycling, bring your bike and pedal along the relatively flat Military Ridge State Trail, which runs from Madison to Dodgeville, Wis. (www.startribune.com/a2430). More experienced riders might prefer to hit the roads. The Mount Horeb area is quite hilly, and its challenging terrain is part of Ironman Wisconsin's bike portion. If Chicago had won its bid for the 2016 Olympics, the biking events would have been held in this area, too.
When you're ready for a break, stop in at Fisher King Winery for a little wine tasting and a snack (102 W. Main St.; www.fisherkingwinery.com). Quality Wisconsin foods are available to pair with your wine, including Gail Ambrosius chocolates, Sartori cheese, Potter's Crackers and artisanal meats.
For a smaller village, Mount Horeb has several great dining spots. Chic Bistro 101 (101 E. Main St. #150; 1-608-437-9463; hoffbistro101.com) offers fine-dining Mediterranean fare with a Midwestern twist. A few blocks away, the Grumpy Troll (105 S. 2nd St.; 1-608-437-2739; thegrumpytroll.com) serves up tasty, traditional brewpub fare you can wash down with hearty craft beers. Don't leave without trying the Uff Da Pretzel, a massive 1.5-pounder you can enjoy with Spetsnaz Stout mustard. Later, grab a cup of joe and some handmade chocolates at Sjölinds (219 E. Main St.; 1-608-437-0233; sjolinds.com). You won't regret it.
Architecture buffs will love spending the night at the Gonstead Guest Cottage (602 S. 2nd St.; 1-608-437-4374; mthoreb.com/gonstead). Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, the 1952 cottage features a kitchen, living room with fireplace, bedroom and entertainment room. A fire pit awaits your use outside, and two bikes are reserved for your use. If you plan to spend time in Madison during your visit, the Hilton Garden Inn Madison West/Middleton (1801 Deming Way, Middleton, Wis.; 1-608-831-2220; hiltongardeninn3.hilton.com) is conveniently spaced between the two communities.
Call 1-888-765-5929 or see www.trollway.com.
Melanie Radzicki McManus is a freelance writer in Sun Prairie, Wis.

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My sweet aunt in Colorado sent the girls and me a wonderful surprise care package earlier this week filled with fun Halloween craft supplies. I can't explain what a perfect gift this is for our family. The Frog Princess and I love to create and craft in my art studio and Mini-Saurus is following right behind us with complete enthusiasm for all things crafty and messy!
We built these mini haunted houses after school today and the Frog Princess immediately decided we needed to build a diorama ("like your Peeps, Mom!") So we went to work. Rome wasn't built in a day, but our little haunted village only took an hour and it sure is cute. The Frog Princess drew the trees and street light, added her assorted spooky foam stickers, and is so proud of her little creation. She went to bed tonight brainstorming how to make mini trick-or-treaters to populate our tiny town. I see a pattern in our future of holiday-themed dioramas.
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Emma is making her first trip back to Kansas City next week... on the outside, anyway. While we are there she is going to be baptized at my family's Church in Lexington. She'll be wearing the same Christening gown that my Dad, my sister and I wore - in the same Church at which we were baptized. It is a beautifully simple gown that was handmade... by someone. I'll have to find out who - I'm sure my Grandma will be able to fill me in.
|my cookie decorating helper... snoozing on the job
After the service, we will be hosting a brunch for our family. I'm thrilled to actually get to plan a party! Since we've moved to Boston I've done a lot of writing about planning parties, but I haven't gotten to plan nearly as many as I did when I was an event planner and caterer in Kansas City. While I don't miss loading and unloading platters, flowers and linens from my car, I do miss the excitement of envisioning, then executing an event. Anytime I start to plan a party my head starts spinning with florals, whimsical desserts, linens, color schemes... really fun for someone like me. There is nothing that quite gets me going like planning a party.
Here's a link to my Sugar Cookie (and more Valentine's Day Cookies...) recipe!
My decorating area... when I decorate sugar cookies it takes over my entire kitchen. It is quite the project.
I just made 'dots' to form the clusters of roses, then used a pastry bag snipped at an angle to create the leaves. I think this is a cleaner, more modern way of creating that classic rosebud icing decoration that we're used to seeing on cakes.
Here's a link to my Sugar Cookie (and more Valentine's Day Cookies...) recipe!


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After three years of power divisions, the Peninsula Athletic League has gone back to a geographic alignment for basketball this season.
I attended the Mills at Aragon boys game Friday night, the first Friday of league play. The new gym at Aragon, which seats 1,800, was about 80 percent full. A nice crowd, plenty of students and parents from both schools and a good game in which Mills came from behind to upset the preseason PAL South Division favorite 59-55.
My colleague Darren Sabedra attended an Santa Clara Valley Athletic League De Anza Division game at Homestead the same night. He reported quite a contrasting atmosphere — bleachers pulled down on only one side of the gym, and that one side of seats only half full.
Part of the problem is inherent in the power league structure. The Homestead boys played Palo Alto. The Homestead girls played Monta Vista. The Monta Vista people left after the girls game. The Palo Alto people didn't come until the boys game.
Up at Aragon, it was Mills as the opponent in four back-to-back games: frosh-soph girls and boys and then varsity girls and boys. People have more of a reason to stick around.
The logic behind power leagues is to have strong play strong in the top division. But another problem the PAL encountered was determining which team belonged in which division. In basketball, one player transferring in or transferring out of a program can make a big difference.
The Mills-Aragon game was well-attended, but those two are not the biggest of rivals. There should be a number of capacity crowds around the PAL the next two Fridays. Mills plays Burlingame and Aragon plays San Mateo this Friday.
On Jan. 25, traditional rivals are slated to play all around the PAL South: San Mateo at Burlingame, Hillsdale at Aragon, Menlo-Atherton at Woodside, Mills at Capuchino and Sequoia at Carlmont.
Keep the fire marshals away.


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text: Beloved Jesuit and professor Fr. Charles Shelton leaves legacy of service and scholarship Perhaps the greatest testament to the life and work of Father Charles Shelton is this – on Monday, Jan. 20, the night of his passing, 35 current and former students gathered at the hospital to send their beloved priest and professor home to God. It was a fitting goodbye for a man who affected so many lives during his too-brief 64 years. Fr. Shelton entered the Society of Jesus in 1972 and was ordained a priest in 1982. He joined Regis' Department of Psychology in 1988 and from the outset dedicated himself to student growth and development. He became a trusted adviser and friend to countless Regis students. "Fr. Shelton mentored and walked with our students and alumni for so many years, through their moments of joy and gratitude as well as in times of tragedy and loss. He is beloved by all and will be deeply missed," said Father President John P. Fitzgibbons, S.J. Student-athletes, in particular, revered Fr. Shelton. He served as the chaplain for the men's soccer and baseball teams for more than two decades. He never missed a home game. "Students looked forward to Fr. Shelton's blessings," said Ann Martin, director of athletics. "He was part of their rallying cry, part of their success. We will always feel his presence on the sideline." Despite his popularity with students and renown as a psychology scholar, Fr. Shelton never sought the spotlight. He was the award-winning author of five books, including a groundbreaking guide to grateful living. Yet he went about his life and work in a humble, quiet way – letting his actions do the talking. Those who knew him will remember Fr. Shelton as an insightful scholar and diligent worker. He earned his doctorate from Loyola University Chicago and held degrees from St. Louis University and the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley. He also served as a licensed psychologist, operating a private practice for more than 15 years. But more than anything else, Fr. Shelton was a person who lived what he believed. He was a deeply holy man who was always there for the people who needed him most. He lived with gratitude for his many blessings. And the Regis community was a far better place having known his gracious presence. In lieu of flowers, Fr. Shelton's family and the Regis Jesuit Community suggest a donation to help student-athletes. Please be sure to designate your gift "in memory of Fr. Shelton."


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Murphy: Shutdown agreement is no reason to celebrate
U.S. Sens. Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy said earlier Wednesday that they supported a deal reached that night to reopen the federal government and raise the debt ceiling, but that it was not a cause for celebration.
"I'm certainly relieved this bipartisan agreement means our nation will avoid default and continue paying our bills. But simply and bluntly, this point should have never been reached," Blumenthal, D-Conn., said, noting that the dysfunction in Congress "damaged America."
Murphy, D-Conn., said no one should "be doing an end zone dance" because it should be a basic expectation of government that the doors stay open and bills are paid. The Tea Party Republicans who sought to defund or delay the Affordable Care Act by shutting down the government, he added, "got nothing out of this deal."
"If there is a thin silver lining to this two-week fiasco, it's that hopefully the Tea Party has recognized that they cannot advance their political aims by bringing the economy to its knees through a shutdown or threatened default," Murphy said.
The House vote that essentially ended the government shutdown Wednesday night was 285-144. U.S. Rep. Joe Courtney, D-2nd District, voted in favor of the bipartisan measure.
"This farcical shutdown became the most expensive civics lesson in history — costing American taxpayers up to $300 million a day — to educate extremist House Republicans that government provides invaluable services to keep our nation and our economy moving," Courtney said in a news release. "As I have in the past, I voted for a compromise, bipartisan measure forged in the Senate to break this impasse. It was the same deal we could have voted on in August, certainly a deal that we could have voted on three weeks ago to avoid this self-inflicted damage."
The bill funds the government through Jan. 15 and raises the debt ceiling until Feb. 7 so the Treasury Department can continue borrowing money to pay the government's bills. It also sets up a conference committee to address broader budget issues.
The bill next heads to the president to be signed.
The 16-day shutdown forced 1,500 local government workers to stay home during the furloughs at the start of the shutdown. Federal offices in the region closed, training was delayed for local soldiers, home and business loans stalled and the processing of veterans' disability claims slowed.
The government was slated to exhaust its borrowing authority today and have only the cash on hand and any incoming revenues to meet its obligations.
Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned Congress last week that failing to raise the debt ceiling could be deeply damaging to the financial markets, the ongoing economic recovery and the jobs and savings of millions of Americans. Large payments are due between Oct. 17 and Nov. 1 to Medicare providers, Social Security beneficiaries, veterans and active-duty service members, Lew said in testimony before the Senate Committee on Finance.
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced the deal jointly on the Senate floor Wednesday.
The bill avoids any major changes to the health care law. There is a provision to ensure that recipients of subsidies under the health care law meet the required income levels.
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives set up a showdown over the budget by passing a continuing resolution to extend the current government spending that would have also defunded the Affordable Care Act, which Senate leaders have said they will not do.
The government closed Oct. 1 because Congress could not agree on a budget or a continuing resolution.
The bill does not address the next round of automatic budget cuts under sequestration, which will take effect in January.
Blumenthal and Murphy said the bill also does not specifically reimburse states for any programs, such as Head Start, that states paid to keep running while the government was closed, but that they would work to make everyone whole. Both also said they received hundreds of emails from constituents affected by the shutdown.
Blumenthal said he is hoping "we can get back to the business of governing," and adopt a common sense budget that makes smart cuts in spending and raises revenue.
"There should be a clear lesson learned from this," Murphy added. "We should never put the country through this again."
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text: Does anyone have the Euro-Pro sewing machine? Have seen it advertised on HSN and saw it demonstrated there. Forget who makes them. Would like some feed back cause I can get a rebuilt one for $30 and a local Roses. Thinking about one for it's light weight as well as CHEAP price!


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Thanks to MindLoveMisery's Menagerie for hosting this week's photo challenge.
Aurora-borealis paints the sky
Hues of light to charm
Charm the cold from old man winter's grasp
Charm the sky hovering, colours delightful still
Still as the snow when it stops
Still as the young man in the living room
Room in a home where he's troubled
Room of the television — loud sports
Sports of the freezing weather
Sports loved best
Best loved is hockey
Best loved he watches, engrained
Engrained in the screen
Engrained in the game
Game on and he misses his wife as she drives away
Game of his wife searching for time
Time ended when she him left
Time is new for her; he doesn't care now
Now she moves on
Now she is but thrilled
Thrilled, yet in a storm she drives
Thrilled to have escaped without another fight
Fights always happen
Fights which got worse, never stopped
Stopped when she rethought her life
Stopped when she said, "I'm gone"
Gone while the new sliver of a TV loudly plays
Gone, he knows it it, feels depressed
Depressed at the mess of his life
Depressed, slight lines etched into his face
Face with red eyes
Face with mouth stifling sobs
Sobs because she's gone for good
Sobs because she gazed at him appalled
Appalled because he always yelled
Appalled because he's why 'they're finished'
Finished forever, she's free
Finished, but she's not safe in such a blizzarding storm
Storm outside flinging snow in his face
Storm outside, her car didn't make it far
Far off and tired the look in her eyes
Far off but tears streaming 'cause she's stuck
Stuck in the bank of snow
Stuck in her life, no escape
Escape life here, without him?
Escape yet, she's glad, for her, he came
Came, so she takes him back; he understands now
Came, so they return to times where they showed
Showed love, affection where no distance divides
Now acts of love, little things, change the future
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MANKATO, Minn. - Abby Arlt and Dustin Mershon had their dream wedding on Saturday.
Beautiful outdoor venue. Perfect pink bouquets. And a spotless white dress.
But it was the flower girl who stole the show.
At 92 years old, Arlt's grandmother, Georgiana, tossed a path of flower petals all the way down the aisle to a soundtrack of cheers and applause.
"That was hard work!" she said with a laugh as she finished her duties and took a seat.
Abby said she had always wanted her grandma and grandpa to be the flower girl and ring bearer at her wedding, but her grandpa passed away a year ago. Although he wasn't able to be at the ceremony, he had given his blessing to Dustin just a week before he died.
When Georgiana was offered the prestigious role, she told Abby she had never been in any weddings besides her own, 72 years ago.
Georgiana still lives on her own in Chaska. She has eight children, 17 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren – and now, a new grandson-in-law.


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Here are few Mettâtation videos to get you started. COMING SOON!
Introduction 2:40
The Air We Breathe 14:40
rejuvenate 4:20
I Give Myself Permission
(For Women) 12:10
Gratitude 13:18
Forgiveness 10:31
May your Mind be full of Peace, your Body full of Love, and your Heart full of Compassion.
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Peace is a cornerstone to a happy life. When you have more peace in your life you have more control in making your life the life you want. Your health is better, your relationships are better, your decisions are better.
Love is the answer. It all goes back to love. To learn to truly love, honor, and take care of yourself and others. When you feel love, everything in your life is easier.
Compassion for yourself and for others. Often we need to step outside of ourselves and see the bigger picture so that we can understand what truly is happening. We all make mistakes, we all want love, we all what to contribute.
Forgiveness for ourselves and others. Forgiveness can be a challenge. We need to learn how to manage our egos and let go of attachments. To focus on the future, positive solutions, and the things we can positively affect.
Gratitude is one of the keys to health and happiness. We are all dependent on one another and this planet. There are so many things and people to be grateful for, and when we practice gratitude we realize our connection to others and ourselves.
Freedom from Judgement - Freedom from self-judgement and judging others. We label things as good or bad too soon. We avoid discomfort when sometimes we need to deal with it and look for the lessons. We are all sacred, we are all learning, life is a constant growing journey to enjoy.
We need to develop our Strength and Confidence so that we can pursue our dreams. We all face challenges and we need the strength to take care of ourselves and do the work we need to do to full, happy, healthy lives.
Courage to live your life. Courage to stand up for what is right. Courage to follow your dreams and be the person you were meant to be, to reach your highest potential.
Wisdom to make good decisions. Wisdom to act, not to react. Wisdom to appreciate and respect everyone and everything in this world. And to act in it's best interest.
How we use our mind to help ourselves flourish is the most important thing to master. Happiness only comes from within our mind. What we think about things is more important than the thing that happens. Let's actively build positive thoughts and turn them into positive actions.
Air is literally energy. We take the breathe, the air for granted. The air we breathe holds the energy of the universe. We can bless the air we breathe and use it to heal and rejuvenate our body and mind.
Touching is essential for normal human development. Yet, in many cultures we don't touch. Unfortunately, touch, like love, can be misunderstood and make people uncomfortable. Yet it is an extremely powerful energy source that we can use to heal and energize our body and mind.
Movement during Mettâtation. Movement helps us to directly access the energy in our body so that we can replace it with positive energy. Movement is encouraged in Mettâtations. Move and do what makes your body feel good!
The meditation part of mettâtation practices is different. Mettâtations have a goal. Instead of trying to create space from our thoughts, we are actively creating positive thoughts and energy within our mind, body, and hearts.
Mettâtations fall under the larger 'Yoga' umbrella. It is a combination of the branches of Yoga into a new practice with the added advantage of integrating the latest benefits of positive psychology research. Move, Breathe, Live Well.


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We've been hearing so much about tomorrow's end of the world that we figured today is a good time to consider a fresh start–after the world ends tomorrow. Funny, the Mayan's don't think the world will end tomorrow. But that hasn't stopped crazies around the world from fearing 12/21/12. According to this article, the Mayans will "mark the new calendar with prayer and traditional ceremonies."
So perhaps we should too. After all, it is the winter solstice, a time when people of all traditions look to the return of the light — both physically (days will start getting longer on Saturday) and spiritually. A good time to open Pandora's box back up and grab the hope that still lies at the bottom.
Here's a hopeful view of the world as sung by the great Louis Armstrong.
You wouldn't think of this song as controversial, would you? But it was when it was released in 1967, because of it's subtle, anti-racist tone, mostly due to this stanza:
The colors of the rainbow
so pretty in the sky
Are also on the faces
of people going by
ABC Records refused to promote it, so it sold fewer than 1000 copies in the U.S., while becoming a huge #1 hit in the U.K. Of course, it's a standard now and was performed beautifully by Gloucester's youngest rock star, Snoop Maddie Mad this past June:
So much for the genius of record labels.
No major label artists in town this weekend, but who cares? Check out Gloucester's major talent (see complete live music schedule here) and get ready to party like it's the end of the world!


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The emerging market for residential gateways (RGs) will more than triple over the next five years, growing from sales of 8.6 million units in 2001 to more than 33 million units in 2005, according to Parks Associates, a Dallas-based market research firm specializing in emerging technologies and services for the home.
Driven primarily by the demand for broadband Internet and high-definition entertainment services and recent advances in home networking technology, the cumulative value of the RG market is expected to approach $3 billion by 2005.
According to The Residential Gateway Report: Third Edition, the U.S. market for residential gateways will also witness the deployment of new forms of RGs. These devices will incorporate a variety of different features and formats, ranging from set-top boxes to whole-house RGs.
"The early market for residential gateways suffered from the absence of both sufficient home networking technologies and consumer demand," says Michael Greeson, Parks Associates analyst. "Today, however, the technologies most essential to the development of more functional and less expensive residential gateways — including advances in semiconductor design such as system-on-a-chip solutions — will soon be readily available."


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As recently announced on AHP, a new book by historian of psychology, and magician, Peter Lamont has just been released. AHP had the pleasure of interviewing Lamont about his new book: Extraordinary Beliefs: A Historical Approach to a Psychological Problem. The full interview follows below.
AHP: How did you become interested in the history of extraordinary beliefs and the role of psychologists in supporting and challenging the existence of extraordinary phenomena?
PL: Well, I used to be a magician (but I'm alright now). As a history student, I funded my studies by working as a close-up magician. Later, I joined the Koestler Parapsychology Unit, based within the Psychology department, to work on the psychology of magic. Since then, I've combined my interests in history, magic and the paranormal, and since I now work as a historian in a Psychology department, it seemed only polite to discuss the role of psychologists in all this.
AHP: It seems as though psychologists have been investigating extraordinary phenomena – including mesmeric, spiritualist, psychic, and paranormal phenomena – since the very beginning of scientific psychology. Why did the discipline take such an early interest in the extraordinary?
PL: One reason, as others have long pointed out, is boundary-work. Psychical Research was an ideal Other by which scientific psychologists could construct their own scientific credentials and worth. But the same arguments were going on well before the birth of the academic discipline, and I think it makes more sense to see this as something with wider relevance, as an opportunity for people (including psychologists, because psychologists are people too) to construct their own expertise and worth. Continue reading Interview: Lamont on Extraordinary Beliefs


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Unusual Images for the Islamic Republic
For years they wasted away in the basement of the Teheran Museum for Contemporary Art. The paintings of well-known artists of the twentieth century had long ago been deemed "Western works of the devil" by the Mullahs. Now they have been recovered from their hiding place and put on display at the museum. Martin Ebbing reports from Teheran
A visit to the current exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Teheran is an unusual experience. In the background cosmic music drones, frequently interrupted by a shrill siren issuing from the alarm system.
For no apparent reason, the alarm keeps going off. The hyper-sensitive security system was installed especially for this exhibition to protect the valuable, highly insured paintings.
From Dali to Warhol
But what is really unusual for Iranian eyes is the art itself: a colorful medley of modernity, from French Impressionism to American Neo-Realism, from Renoir and Matisse to Picasso, Braque, Miro, Dali, Francis Bacon, followed by Jackson Pollock, Roy Lichtenstein and the indispensable Andy Warhol.
Some of these works serve as a key to understanding the entire oeuvre of a given artist, but overall it is also a smartly curated collection that doesn't leave out a single important element of modernity. Farah Diba, the wife of the last Shah and founder of the museum, put the collection together.
A thorn in the eye of the virtue police
After the revolution, the new rulers had a severe distaste for what they considered "decadent Western art." They tried—unsuccessfully—to sell a few pieces. Then the collection disappeared into the basement.
Individual paintings were seen in recent years in select exhibitions on a certain theme, and others were lent to museums outside Iran. This is the first time that the museum is showing almost all of its own collection of modern art. Only three of the 188 works in the collection are missing, including Renoir's "Gabriel."
Too much naked female skin is still a taboo in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Cultural and political changes
But there may be reason to fear for the future of the collection, given that political relations in Iran have undergone recent change. In August Mohammad Khatami, who was striving to open up the society and create more tolerance, was replaced by Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, who counts among the archconservatives in his country. It is still unclear what to expects from him in terms of cultural politics, but the omen is not good.
Museum director Ali-Reza Samiazar, who took up his post when the reform-minded Khatami came into office, has already accepted the consequences of the recent political changes. He will be stepping down any day now.
"I resigned because I understand that the time of my kind of cultural politics is over," says Samiazar. "Instead of waiting to be fired by the new minister of culture, I handed in my resignation. I don't see a way to carry on with my mandate here."
Despite his frustration, however, Samiazar is not pessimistic. He doesn't necessarily see a new ice age coming for art in Iran: "The thirst for modern art will only grow in the future, given that the number of artists and art students has been rapidly increasing. I don't think there will be a backlash in the future where the collection would be locked up again."
Society is moving in the direction of modernization, says Samiazar, and part of this process will be greater interest in this collection—perhaps it will even be expanded.
Once this art has seen the light of day—so the idea—it will not be easily banished from the minds of the public, and those who have gotten a taste of it will want more.
Martin Ebbing
Translation from German: Christina M. White
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In the cartoon novel "Persepolis," Iranian illustrator Marjane Satrapi has created a sensation with the story of her childhood in Iran. The book has been translated into several different languages and has met with enthusiastic acclaim. Petra Tabeling spoke with the artist.
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Virginia Tech has a diverse and highly active athletic program for men and women students in intercollegiate, intramural, and extramural sports. The athletic program is recognized as one of the most successful in the nation because it is geared to meet the needs of all students interested in physical and recreational sports activity.
The university has extensive and modern athletic and recreational facilities, including: Cassell Coliseum, an indoor arena seating 10,052; Lane Stadium, seating 66,233; a fully equipped recreation gymnasium, including War Memorial Pool; Rector Field House; Burrows-Burleson Tennis Center; English Baseball Field; outdoor tennis courts; the River Course at Virginia Tech and Virginia Tech Golf Course; Johnson/Miller Track Complex; Tech Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium;Tech Softball Park; a pond for ice skating in the winter; and the South Recreation Field Area for outdoor sports.
Virginia Tech's athletic varsity teams compete at the Division I level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The university participates in the Atlantic Coast Conference for all varsity sports. Athletic scholarships are available in the following intercollegiate sports:
baseball (men)
basketball (men and women)
football (men)
golf (men)
lacrosse (women)
soccer (men and women)
softball (women)
swimming/diving (men and women)
tennis (men and women)
indoor/outdoor track/cross country (men and women)
volleyball (women)
wrestling (men)
The following extramural sports clubs also are available: baseball (men's), basketball, bowling, clay target, crew, cricket, cycling, fencing, golf, women's field hockey, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer (women's), softball (women's), snow skiing, triatholon, volleyball, water polo, and water skiing.
Virginia Tech offers a wide range of intramural and recreational programs for men and women including the following sports: basketball, billiards, bowling, chess, dodgeball, flag football, hearts tournament, racquetball, handball, a frisbee tournament, golf, horseshoes, innertube water polo, soccer, softball, squash, swimming, table tennis, tennis, team darts, volleyball, and wallyball, wiffleball.
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is one of only two programs in the United States offering a corps of cadets within a larg public university. The Corps of Cadets, a militarily structured organization, offers many leadership development opportunities to both male and female students. The Rice Center for Leader Development offers a minor in leadership studies. (Contact R. E. Denton, Jr., Director, [540/231-7136] for additional information on the center.)
The Corps is supervised by the Commandant of Cadets, who establishes overall policies and methods of operation for the Corps. The cadet student commanders and staff officers are responsible for implementation of policies and procedures.
Membership in the Corps involves a 24-hour-a-day commitment. Members wear a distinctive Virginia Tech cadet uniform and live in designated cadet residence halls. Both cadets and non-cadets are part of one student body, attend the same classes, and are organized into one student government. Cadets participate in all university activities, including athletics, social events, and cultural programs. Membership in the Cadet Regimental Band, the "Highty-Tighties," is restricted to cadets. Although many benefits are available through participation in one of the three ROTC programs offered at Tech, a student does not have to enroll in an ROTC program to be a member of the Corps of Cadets.
The Co-op/Internship Program is an academic program that provides students the opportunity to combine real world work experience with classroom theory. It involves one or more semesters of paid, full-timework, and is a partnership among the student, Career Services, the academic department, and the employer. Gaining career-related experience gives the co-op/internship student the opportunity to test career goals,defray the costs of a college education, and gain an important edge in the full-time employment market.
The Cooperative Education/Internship Program Orientation is required of all students who plan to enroll in the Co-op/Internship Program. Seminars are scheduled throughout the year and are designed to walk prospective co-op and internship students through the process of enrollment in the Co-op/Internship Program. Please call (540) 231-6241 or visit www.career.vt.edu/ to find out more.
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Animal and Poultry Sciences
Crop and Soil Environmental SciencesEnvironment Science
Food Science and Technology
Human Nutrition, Foods & Exercise Architecture and Urban Studies
Environmental Policy & Planning
Industrial Design
Biological Systems
Computer Science
Engineering Science and Mechanics
Industrial and Systems
Pamplin College of Business
Accounting and Information Systems
Business Information Technology
Finance, Insurance, and Business Law
Hospitality and Tourism Management
Natural Resources
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Wildlife Science
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Political Science
The Division of Student Affairs promotes students academic success, personal growth, and development of life skills through quality programs, services, activities, and facilities. The division consists of the following units: Career Services, Cook Counseling Center, Corps of Cadets, Cranwell International Center, Dean of Students Office (formerly Student Life), Fraternity and Sorority Life, Housing and Dining Services, Judicial Affairs, Multicultural Programs and Services, Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Schiffert Health Center (including College Alcohol Abuse Prevention Center), Services for Students with Disabilities, and University Unions and Student Activities.
The Honor Code is the university policy which defines the expected standards of conduct in academic affairs. The Virginia Tech Honor Code embodies a spirit of mutual trust and intellectual honesty that is central to the very nature of the university and represents the highest possible expression of shared values among the members of the university community.
The fundamental beliefs underlying and reflected in the Honor Code are: that trust in a person is a positive force in making that person worthy of trust, that every student has the right to live in an academic environment that is free from the injustices caused by any form of intellectual dishonesty, and that the honesty and integrity of all members of the university community contribute to its quest for truth.
The functions of the Honor System are to communicate the meaning and importance of intellectual honesty to all students of the university; to articulate and support the interest of the community in maintaining the highest standards of conduct in academic affairs; and to identify, sanction, and educate those who fail to live up to the stated expectation of the university community with regard to these standards. (Please see the "Academics" section of this catalog for details relating to the Honor Code and System.)
The Information Technology organization is an integral element of the university community and is actively involved in Virginia Tech reaching its goals. The Information Technology organization is a national leader in building technological resources to support, enhance, preserve, and publicize the work of faculty members and students. Its focus is on enhancing teaching and learning, advancing research activities and supporting the universitys administrative business requirements. Additionally, essential elements of the Information Technology organizations endeavors are associated with fostering outreach with Commonwealth communities.
The Vice President for Information Technology reports to the University President and manages Virginia Techs information technologies. The Vice Presidents primary role is the Universitys Chief Technology Officer (CTO). The duties of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) are also the responsibility of the VPs office; however the daily CIO functions are delegated to line managers within the Information Technologys organization.
The university data networks are accessible from every office and residence hall, as well as off-campus via the modem pool and from university facilities statewide. A wireless LAN (local area network) service is available in approximately 85% of academic and administrative spaces across campus. This expanded coverage significantly increases student, faculty, and staff mobile network access. The university is a leader in a statewide Internet like service known as NetworkVirginia, which serves the state's education infrastructure, as well as government agencies and business and industry subscribers. Additionally, the IT organization has been actively involved in the development of the National Lambdarail (NLR) providing increased data capacity to support high performance computing.
The Information Technology organization is an integrated partner in the support of cluster computing and research. The Andrews Information Systems Building (AISB) has had its infrastructure upgraded to accommodate large cluster computers. A partnership between the Information Technology organization and university colleges has produced a Terascale facility with significant international recognition. System X is the primary high performance computing system and when built in 2003 it was the third fastest super computer in the world.
The Network Infrastructure and Services department provides leading edge, high quality data, video and voice infrastructure and services to all segments of the university community to meet their present and future communications needs. Operating as an auxiliary unit in support of university goals, it strives to emphasize sound fiscal management in its operations. It endeavors to advance the technological capabilities of the existing telecommunications infrastructure and to broadly disseminate information regarding new technological developments. Network management, operations and support are provided with an emphasis on the highest levels of network security and reliability while continually moving Virginia Tech forward as a leader in the advanced networking community. The department supports the instruction, research, and outreach missions of the university and recognizes its role as a corporate citizen within the local, state, regional, and international communities. It remains sufficiently flexible to address the expansion and enhancement of advanced network infrastructure to support the university communities and pursue the development of related new services.
Network Infrastructure and Services believes a state-of-the-art communications infrastructure is mission-critical to the university. Advances in technology, corresponding reductions in the cost of providing it, and increased demand from the university community and its clients for more sophisticated communications media will continue to grow exponentially in the next five to ten years. Virginia Tech's competitive position in regional, national, and global markets will rely heavily on continued success in identifying and incorporating the finest communications capabilities available.
The Learning Technologies department provides a teaching and learning infrastructure that meets modern needs for integrating technology across content areas. It seeks to create and support robust environments for teaching, learning and discovery for faculty and students that are grounded in sound principles of learning, and in a thorough knowledge of integrating technology for effectiveness and efficiency of effort. Learning Technologies seeks these aims in several ways: through comprehensive development programs and training activities in the appropriate use of emerging technologies; through systematic application of appropriate resources to designing, developing, implementing and evaluating technology-assisted instruction; and by providing highly responsive services that advance and support network-assisted teaching, research and outreach.
Security of the university information technology infrastructure and services has always been an important issue but has become even more important with the number of threats that evolve and persist. Security is considered in all aspects of the Information Technologys daily activities, but two elements of the organization have security as their primary focus. They are the University Security Office which ensures that the university has the technology tools, education, awareness, and guidance necessary to work towards a safe and secure information technology environment and the Secure Enterprise Technology Initiative whose focus is on developing secure applications, middleware, and interfaces to support the universitys computing and network services.
The Information Technology organization also provides Virginia Techs computing infrastructure and major application systems along with the following functions:
The campus is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, about 38 miles southwest of Roanoke, Virginia. To reach the campus from Interstate 81, take Exit 118-B (Christiansburg) onto U.S. Rt. 460 West. Remain on 460 West to Virginia Tech. Take the Virginia Tech exit (314 East/Southgate Drive) off U.S. 460.
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An overseas emergency evacuation program is available to faculty, staff, students and their families who may travel overseas either on business or pleasure. MEDEX provides emergency services outside your home country. Included are
MEDEX is already a part of the Virginia Tech medical insurance offered to full-time students attending the university. For further information on MEDEX services or the student medical insurance program, contact Risk Management at telephone 540/231-7439.
All vehicles, including motorcycles, parked on the Virginia Tech campus must be registered with the Parking Services Office and must display a university parking permit. Parking permits are available for full year, semester, summer, or daily, and an appropriate fee is charged for each permit. Bicycles must also be registered and this is available free of charge. Visitors are required to display a visitor permit provided free of charge. For more information about parking or to request a parking regulations handbook, contact the Parking Services Office at 455 Tech Center Drive, or call 540/231-3200.
The Reserve Officer Training Corps Programs conducted at Virginia Tech are available to cadets and are offered by the Army, Navy/Marine Corps, and the Air Force. All students participating in ROTC are required to be members of the Corps of Cadets. Details about courses offered, as well as available scholarships and stipends, can be found in the department listings under the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences; ROTC (Army), ROTC (Navy/Marine Corps), and ROTC (Air Force). Upon successful graduation from Virginia Tech and completion of the ROTC program, the student is commissioned as an officer in either an active or reserve component of the Armed Forces. The total ROTC credits applied toward a degree varies by major and ranges from four to 24. Consult your course advisor for information on ROTC credits which may be used within your major.
Students interested in additional details should contact the professor of military science for Army ROTC, the professor of naval science for Naval/Marine Corps ROTC, or the professor of aerospace studies for the Air Force ROTC program.
All Virginia Tech students are eligible to join the Cadet Regiment and participate in the cadet lifestyle. Cadet student status is a prerequisite for participation in any of the ROTC programs.
Physical Standards: The Department of Defense has prescribed physical standards for formal enrollment in the ROTC programs. Cadets not physically qualified for an ROTC program may remain in cadet status as members of the Corps of Cadets.
Cadet Regulations: Cadets are expected to adhere to the Cadet Honor Code and abide by all cadet regulations, directives, policies, and procedures of the Corps, as well as the rules governing civilian students.
The following summary gives the prospective cadet an understanding of the nature of his or her obligation as a cadet:
See Academics section for details on the ROTC course credits which apply toward degrees.
Admission to Virginia Tech is based on requirements outlined in the application and in the undergraduate and graduate catalogs. Admission decisions are made without regard to disabilities. All applicants to the university are reviewed through the same admission procedure.
Virginia Tech is committed to ensuring that all qualified individuals with disabilities have the opportunity to take part in educational and employment programs and services on an equal basis. To be eligible for services, students with disabilities must identify themselves and present professional documentation to the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office. Documentation should be recent, relevant, comprehensive, and, where appropriate should contain test scores and interpretation. If the original documentation is incomplete or inadequate to determine the extent of the disability or reasonable accommodations, the university has the discretion to require additional documentation. Any cost incurred in obtaining additional or initial documentation is borne by the student. Until appropriate documentation is provided, the SSD office cannot support the student's request for services. Faculty members are not expected to provide services unless students present verification of accommodation needs from the SSD office.
The mission of the Student Life Office is to foster a welcoming community for all students. The office supports the transition to college life, leads the response to student emergencies, serves as a voice for student concerns within the broader community, and serves as the primary point of contact for Hokie Parents
Members of the Student Life staff are available to meet with students on a walk-in basis, although appointments are appreciated. For more information about the following issues, contact the Student Life Office in 150 Henderson Hall (540) 231-3787:
Student life at Virginia Tech encompasses learning inside and outside the classroom. Students have the opportunity to become involved in over 500 student organizations which sponsor a broad array of social, cultural, and educational activities. Information on how to get involved in student life at Virginia Tech is found in the Office of Student Activites in Squires Student Center. Students are encouraged to make healthy and responsible decisions concerning lifestyles as members of the university community. The university recognizes a student as an adult and expects that students will assume responsibility for their actions. The university offers assistance to students through a number of services found on the Division of Student Affairs homepage to discuss issues concerning difficult decisions during the college years. A detailed statement of the responsibilities of students is contained in "University Policies for Student Life."
The Office of Student Programs serves students by providing facilities and services for on-campus housing, on-campus dining, fraternity and sorority life, and judicial affairs. With eleven dining facilities and 45 residence halls, Student Programs offers various dining and housing options to best meet the students' needs.
Residence halls vary in size and shape and students may live in either traditional rooms or suites, single sex or coeducational halls. Staff promote the academic success and personal growth of residents through community development, peer advising, involvement, student advocacy, programming, and policy enforcement.
Staffing within each residence hall includes Resident Advisors who are responsible for community development, programming, and judicial actions with assistance from a Head Resident Advisor, Graduate Hall Director or professional Complex Director. Professional live-in Area Coordinators/Assistant Directors assume primary responsibility for the supervision of the hall staffs in their assigned area. In addition, the Residence Hall Federation (RHF) focuses on improving the quality of residence hall living and implementing educational social programs for the resident communities. All residence hall students are automatically members of the RHF. Numerous leadership opportunities are available within this student organization.
All first-year students live on campus unless they fall into one of the following categories: those living with parents or other relatives, those who are married and living with their spouses, veterans of at least six months of military service, or those who are at least twenty-one years old. Written requests for exceptions to this policy should be directed to Housing and Dining Services, 109 East Eggleston Hall (0428).
On-campus housing is also available, but not guaranteed, for other students. The demand for a limited number of on-campus spaces necessitated the development of a random-selection process for allocation of on-campus space to non-first-year students.
The Virginia Tech Off-Campus Housing Center (VTOCHC) provides information and assistance to students seeking rooms, apartments, houses, or roommates in the area. These services are free to students. A sublet service allows students to locate others to live in their place and provides those seeking off-campus housing a place to live for a short term in Blacksburg. To receive information about off-campus housing, send a self-addressed 8 1/2" x 11" envelope with three postage stamps to Virginia Tech Off Campus Housing, 121 Squires Student Center, Blacksburg, VA 24061-0138. Include a letter explaining your needs. If you have questions, you may phone the staff at 540/231-3466, or send e-mail to email@example.com.
Numerous dining options are available for both on-campus and off-campus students, as well as for faculty, staff, and campus visitors. All on-campus students choose one of five dining plans. Off-campus students, faculty, and staff may select one of ten dining plans or participate in the Dining Dollars debit card program.
Dining at Virginia Tech is anything but traditional. The award-winning food service division of Student Programs specializes in preparing diverse menus in innovative, exciting venues:
Since its founding as a land-grant college in 1872, Virginia Tech has grown to become the state's largest university with an enrollment of about 26,000. With approximately 200 degree programs and more than $150 million in research expenditures each year, Virginia Tech offers the widest range of degree choices in Virginia and is the state's leading research institution.
The university offers more than 70 bachelor's degree programs through its seven undergraduate academic colleges: the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Architecture and Urban Studies, the Pamplin College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences, the College of Natural Resources, and the College of Science. On the postgraduate level, the university offers about 120 master's and doctoral degree programs through the Graduate School and the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine.
Undergraduates study under the tutelage of the best minds of the university with about 90 percent of lecture classes taught by university faculty members, not part-time instructors or graduate students. Faculty members and students, including undergraduates, are also involved in more than 3,500 research projects in fields ranging from biotechnology to urban planning.
As a leading research institution, it's not surprising that the university has become a world-class leader in computing, information, instructional, and communications technology. That technology is permeating just about every aspect of the university, including its instruction, research, and outreach activities. It is dramatically changing how the university operates, how it teaches, how its students learn, and the reach and impact it has around the state, nation, and world.
University Counseling Services offers to all students a range of services designed to reduce the effects of personal problems, to enhance learning skills, and to promote effective educational and career decision making. The center offers both group and individual sessions throughout the year.
University Exemplary Department Awards recognize the work of departments that maintain, through collaborative efforts of dedicated colleagues, exemplary teaching and learning environments for students and faculty.
Virginia Tech has about 100 campus buildings, hundreds of research laboratories, the Corporate Research Center, an airport, 2,600 acres in Blacksburg, and a 1,700-acre research farm in Montgomery County.
Among the university's major on-campus facilities are: Carol M. Newman Library, with over 2 million volumes; Donaldson Brown Hotel and Conference Center, a conference center with 100 rooms for guests; Cassell Coliseum (seating 10,000); Lane Stadium (seating 63,459); and a communications network that provides voice, video, and computer data transmission to offices, classrooms, laboratories, and dormitory rooms; a teleport of satellite dishes for receiving and transmitting; and a computing and communications complex providing the university community with access to information systems and resources worldwide. Adjacent to campus is the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, which employs about 1,000 and offers businesses the opportunity to establish close working relationships with the university.
Major off-campus facilities include: the Center for European Studies and Architecture in Switzerland; the Virginia Tech/University of Virginia Northern Virginia Center in Falls Church; the Virginia Tech Roanoke Center; the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center; public radio station WVTF in Roanoke; the Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center in Leesburg; the Washington-Alexandria Center of the College of Architecture and Urban Studies; a dozen agricultural experiment stations; and six 4-H centers throughout the state.
The University Libraries consist of the Carol M. Newman Library and three branches: Art and Architecture, Veterinary Medicine, and the Resource Service Center located in Falls Church, Virginia. The University Libraries is a member of Association of Research Libraries, the organization of the 120 largest research libraries in North America.
The University Libraries' home page is the place to go for an overview of all of the services and resources that are available from the libraries. Library users, accessing it from on or off campus, can ask a brief reference question, place recalls on books that have been checked out, request items through Interlibrary Loan, and search Addison (the on-line catalog) or a number of online databases.
The libraries hold over 2.2 million bound volumes; 6.2 million microforms, 25,000 videos, films, cassettes and recordings; and 136,000 maps. The libraries subscribe to over 7,000 print journals and periodicals.
The libraries also provide access to electronic collections consisting of over 23,000 electronic journals and 61,000 electronic books.
The library subscribes to over 200 searchable databases for locating journal articles; a complete alphabetical listing or breakdown by subject is available from the libraries' home page. These databases cover all major disciplines. Some databases contain the articles in full text while others offer only bibliographic information; some are for specific subjects while others cover a broad range of subjects.
The Special Collections Department houses major research collections including the Archives of American Aerospace Exploration, the International Archive of Women in Architecture, Railroad Archives, and the Culinary History Collection. In addition there are a large number of collections related to the Civil War.
Each of the libraries has an Information/Help desk staffed by people who can help library patrons locate and use resources appropriate for their information needs.
For users with disabilities, there is a Special Services Room in Newman Library equipped with adaptive software and hardware.
These are some of the highlights of library services and collections available to students at Virginia Tech. For additional information on what is available the first place to look is the University Libraries' home page.
University Unions and Student Activities, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, complements the academic program and enriches the quality of student life at Virginia Tech. University Unions and Student Activities is comprised of two separate but interconnected departments: University Unions & Student Activities Integral to our mission, we provide a variety of educational opportunities, programs, and services that enhance student development through advising, mentoring, modeling, and training. Comfortable and inviting public and program spaces are provided for the university community to gather and interact in an environment of respect for cultural diversity and the uniqueness of each individual.
The Information Services Center in Squires Student Center is staffed with knowledgeable students and full-time employees who are ready to answer questions. Information Services provides information on UUSA, the university and Blacksburg communities, upcoming events, maps, meeting room key pick-up, schedule of daily events, and lost and found articles. If you have questions or inquiries, contact the center at firstname.lastname@example.com (540-231-6906).


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