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Q5 with Monica Amthor, who recently played in an international tournament in the Dominican Republic.
Lansing sophomore Monica Amthor recently concluded an international soccer tournament in the Dominican Republic. Joined by fellow Lady Lion teammate Shelby Potter, Amthor's Omega Select team went 1-0-2 and beat the Dominican U17 girls' national team 4-3 in its opening exhibition game.
How did you get involved with Omega Select Soccer?
After playing on a lower division soccer team for five years, I was ready to move up to a more competitive level. I researched soccer teams and found Omega.
There, I could see that I would have more opportunities, so I started playing for them in the fall of 2011.
The coach played me on four teams with one team being five years above my age level and the highest division of club soccer.
After a few months of playing with the club team, Gaspard (Amthor's coach) asked me to go to a tournament with the Select team. I have been playing with them since.
I have played in Dallas, Las Vegas and St. Louis. I left for San Diego on July 25.
I enjoy playing for the team because the team does everything together (i.e. room together, eat together) and because Gaspard brings people from all over the U.S. and Canada to play on the Select Team. I will always meet someone new.
I also like that we pray before every game and meal. We always take a pre-game walk together and focus on the coming game.
Can you talk about the experience you had playing against national teams in the Dominican Republic?
International soccer has a lot faster pace than high school soccer. The players are much more focused and professional when it is time to play. In high school, the girls focus more on playing for themselves than as a team. An international player does their job and trusts that her teammate will do theirs.
The language difference was a little trouble, but not as much as I thought. The international players are much stronger and faster.
Off the pitch, what was the Dominican like? Did you go sight seeing?
The area of the Dominican that we stayed in was poor, but the people there were nice. It is very humid, but it would cool off for an hour or so after it rained.
The streets were rarely marked and you would every so often find a stop light or stop sign. The streets are very compact with motorcycles weaving in and out of gaps in the traffic. It was scary.
We did not go sightseeing but we would walk through the village every day to buy fruit and supplies. My favorite thing we did was to go to the beach for the last day to relax because the water was very clear and the sand was white.
The highlights of my trip were winning against the Dominican Women's National Team and also donating as much stuff to the Dominican team as we could. If I get to go next year, I want to bring a lot more things to give to them because they do not have the things that Americans are lucky enough to have.
Your coach Gaspard D'Alexis has quite an impressive background in soccer; what is he like as a coach?
Gaspard is a great coach and mentor. When he tells you to do something, he expects you to do it. He knows the game from every perspective and is able to turn any determined athlete into a soccer player. He notices your strengths and pushes you to be the best you can be.
For example, I came to Gaspard as a defender and he made me a forward. He has helped me improve my skill and speed. He definitely corrected my running form. He can see all the little things that need to be improved and he knows how to make those corrections.
He also teaches us about life skills and being a good person. For instance, at tournaments he expects us to behave professionally. If we track mud or grass into the hotel, we have to clean it up even if they insist that they will clean it up for us.
For the upcoming Lansing High School season, what are your expectations for the team and yourself?
For myself, I look forward to bringing more experience and skills to our team. The Dominican trip gave me much more courage and confidence.
As for my teammates, I hope to see better communication and team focus. I have a better understanding that if the team fails then each one of us has failed.
The key to a successful season will be a well-bonded team. Without trust in each other, the team cannot perform successfully.


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Thanks to everyone who shone a little light into our darkness.
Sometimes it's simply not possible to say thank you enough, particularly when you don't know who it is that needs to be thanked.
Kathie and I held a memorial service this past weekend for our daughter, Stephanie, who died in September. From out of nowhere, people brought food to supplement what Kathie had prepared.
Additionally, perhaps a hundred persons showed up to remember and honor their relationship with Stephanie, as well as Ashley, her sister, Kathie, and I. It was really quite overwhelming—the love that our family felt via the concern and presence of others at the memorial service.
We were touched by those who traveled some distance—like Stephanie's two friends from middle school in Hays; like Kathie's former co-worker at PRMC, who now lives in Kinsley—not to mention family traveling from Oregon, South Carolina, and Oklahoma.
The cards, sent by so many, as well the flowers, touched our hearts. The kind words and memories of Stephanie, which several shared, will be treasured for years to come. The memorial donations to the Eastern Washington University Health, Wellness, and Prevention services will hopefully help a college student to realize that there is always another path to choose than the one that ultimately leads to sadness and despair.
To everyone who may not receive a thank you card from us, Kathie and I want to say a simple, "Thanks." We can't really ever say thanks enough for what each of you did to help us make it through.


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Our nation's leaders routinely and repeatedly fail to work together and compromise to solve problems. Only by setting aside the excuses can we build a future fit for our children, rather than leaving them with dwindling hopes and the dregs of our dysfunction.
The Super Committee. The debt ceiling. Multiple fiscal cliffs. The sequester. We've added a lot of new vocabulary to the cultural lexicon for what boils down to this: Our nation's leaders routinely and repeatedly fail to work together and compromise to solve problems.
Not only do we have to watch our economy and international reputation suffer the consequences of the continuing stalemate, we also have to listen to a bipartisan litany of excuses from our nation's leaders.
Does this sound familiar?
"I am only doing what the people who voted me into office expect of me. It's not Congress that's divided, it's the American people."
Sure, there are some primary and caucus stalwarts who don't want the people they support to give an inch, but that's not the view of most Americans. Research shows that most citizens want the two sides to come together to make a deal. According to Gallup, nearly 7 in 10 Americans want Republicans and Democrats to compromise equally.
And lawmakers' intransigent ways aren't winning them any popularity contests. The American people's confidence in Congress in particular and regard for beltway politics in general is at a record low.
Moreover, the resounding imagery of a deeply-polarized, red and blue, not-very-United States is highly questionable. A few political theorists like Alan Abramowitz suggest that the general public is becoming more ideological and polarized, but other research contradicts this idea. Morris Fiorina, an expert in elections and public opinion, calls the polarized public a myth.
I lean toward the view that most people tend to be pragmatic and conciliatory, rather than ideological and rigid. I base this view on my experience having facilitated hundreds of focus groups and community forums across America and worked on scores of rigorous opinion studies on a host of issues.
Yes, surveys now pick up more polarization than in the past, but my experience is that most of it is extremely thin. The "my way or the highway" attitude tends to fall away quickly once citizens get past their initial reactions and start to engage on an issue in any depth. Given a chance to talk to their neighbors, most people approach issues with a common sense, give-a-little, get-a-little attitude. That's the case whether the topic is educating kids more effectively or facing up to the national debt.
Or how about this excuse, taking the opposite tack?
"People voted for me to lead, not to follow. My duty is to take a principled stand and not worry about the latest public opinion poll."
From this perspective, compromise is a dirty word, and absolute principle is pure and righteous. Compromise, however, is one of the grand traditions of our democracy, and a foundation upon which this nation was built.
It would be foolish to argue that leaders should respond in lock-step with every public opinion poll that comes out, but that's hardly an excuse for ignoring the public's call for progress and for politicians to act more like statesmen than zealots.
Public opinion is a critical backbone of our democracy. When designed and executed well, public opinion research can arm political leaders with important information about the sorts of reform their constituents would be willing to accept, the compromises they'd agree to, and any changes that they'd push back on. When politicians are aware of the public attitudes that may facilitate or prevent policy reform, the resulting reform is often stronger and more sustainable. Policymakers will be less likely to have to head back to the drawing board.
At the same time, it is true that innovative change often comes from outside-of-the-box thinking, and polls often query those ideas that we've heard many times before. There's certainly an art to balancing strong and visionary leadership with responsiveness to those whom leaders serve and represent. This art is too often lacking among the corridors of power today.
And what about this one?
"I'd like to be reasonable, but the other side (pick your favorite other side) would just take advantage. If they'd be reasonable, then I could be, too."
It's tempting to dismiss this line of attack as basically the time-honored kindergarten tactic: "he hit me first!" But this is a real and challenging dynamic that game theorists and others have long studied. Fortunately, leaders can break through this mindset and behavior pattern -- if they have the will to take the risk and the skill to do so dexterously.
It's fair to acknowledge that those forging a compromise take on short-term risks that their opponents will take advantage. But political leaders can withstand and navigate that risk as they recognize the broad public demand for Washington to get past gridlock and make progress, even imperfect progress.
There is hope in today's public mood. We are in a political moment when compromise, far from being wishy-washy, is a bold thing to do, worthy of respect and admiration. Those who compromise on the behalf of attainable progress are likely to reap the benefits of a public grateful for forward movement, rather than the dead-in-the-water doldrums we have become accustomed to but not satisfied with.
Smart leaders will harness this political moment, set aside their bipartisan litany of excuses and begin to address the tough problems we face. Only by doing so can we build a future fit for our children, rather than leaving them with sorry excuses, dwindling hopes, and the dregs of our dysfunction.
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David Carroll is associate professor of media design and Director of the MFA Design and Technology graduate program at the School of Art, Media and Technology at Parsons The New School for Design. His pedagogy and research surrounds digital media, especially for mobile devices, towards a critical practice and theory of software and interaction design as social engagement. His work crosses multiple fields of art, design, education, sciences, humanities, and policy among both private and public-interest enterprises. He founded the Center for Mobile Creativity to support research grants from Pearson Foundation, MacArthur Foundation, NIH/NIDA, NSF and Nokia Research Centers. Prior to his professorship, David Carroll directed commercial multimedia for major interactive media clients from 2000 to 2007 including AOL, AandE;, CNN, FOX, ESPN, HBO, PBS, Random House, Smithsonian, Sony, Sports Illustrated, Time, Warner Bros and others. He has presented at Conference Board 2007 (Chicago), Synthetic Times 2008 (Beijing), FIGMENT Festival 2009 (NYC), Icograda World Design Congress 2009 (Beijing), Adobe MAX 2009 (Los Angeles) and MUM 2009, the 8th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (Cambridge, UK). Carroll sits on the NYC Media Lab advisory board, serves as the New School's agent for the Apple University iPhone Developer Program, sits on Adobe's Partner By Design advisory board, has been recognized by the Adobe Education Leader program and is a Nokia Forum PRO member.
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The Similarity Between ACTA And Chinese Internet Censorship
from the it's-all-about-secondary-liability dept
Let's take a step back to explain this. We've discussed, in the past, that the way China operates its "Great Firewall" is not by explicitly banning anything. Instead, it simply puts liability on third parties such as ISPs and says they'll take the blame and face the consequences for any "bad stuff" that is allowed through to Chinese users. As MacKinnon notes, this is really "intermediary liability," or (obviously enough) putting the liability for actions on an intermediary to force them to try to curb the behavior of end users. In this way, the Chinese government can claim that it doesn't censor the internet and there's no such thing as a "Great Firewall," because it doesn't exist as a single thing. It's just that the government will punish ISPs who don't block "bad stuff."
But this "intermediary liability" is a big deal, because under any common sense approach to things, you should never blame an third party/intermediary for the actions of end users. And yet, that's exactly what the entertainment industry has been pushing. One of the key components being pushed for the internet section of ACTA is the idea of expanding "secondary liability" or "contributory copyright infringement" or whatever they want to call it. In reality, it's the same intermediary liability that China uses to have ISPs censor content. The idea is that if you put the liability for file sharing on ISPs, then they will be forced to figure out ways to stop it -- just like ISPs in China are forced to create their own censorship campaigns.
And, of course, this isn't even hypothetical. We've got some real world examples. That's because much of the early language in ACTA was modeled on the "free trade" agreement that the US pressured South Korea into signing. That included such intermediary liability for ISPs when it came to copyright infringement, and guess what happened? First, the country felt it needed to start kicking people off the internet based on a "three strikes" plan, just to satisfy the treaty. Then service providers quickly started banning all sorts of activities, including any music uploads and many video uploads. After all, it's not worth it for the service providers to be liable, so they block the ability to upload all sorts of content. And, of course, with such liability there, others went even further, with some service providers even banning advertisements for any kind of website that could allow copyright infringement, because of the fear that, via such intermediary liability, they may get blamed just for allowing an advertisement that pointed to a site that could be used for copyright infringement.
When you look at the details, it's incredibly similar to the way in which China crafted its Great Firewall. Impose such secondary liability that puts the responsibility on a third party, and and watch those third parties basically lock down all sorts of additional things, just to be safe. Of course, the old school entertainment industry doesn't mind, because preventing you from communicating isn't their problem. They don't see the internet as a communications platform anyway. They're hoping it's the next broadcast medium, and clearing the decks via


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Team support cars in the Giro d'Italia can't always be at the right place when they're needed. Vittoria's Servizio Corse neutral support program fills in the gaps with spare wheels and bikes, water and sometimes even just a little encouragement. We had the privilege of being a passenger in Vittoria car #2 for Stage 20's epic journey from Caldes to Passo dello Stelvio for a firsthand look at what goes on behind the scenes.
Vittoria fielded four vehicles on this day, including three cars and one motorcycle. Our car was assigned to the rear of the peloton, a role that would normally see heaps of wheel changes but the generally high-quality roads presented few challenges in terms of equipment. As it turns out, our car didn't service a single bike during Stage 20 and we mostly just dutifully followed along, ready to serve as needed from handing out bottles of water to providing the occasional helping hand to riders just struggling to survive the day.
It's a unique perspective at the back of the peloton, and one that isn't often shown to the public, with riders falling off the pace, various teams servicing their own riders, and the sad sight of several riders abandoning the Giro so close to the final day in Milan. There was also plenty of spirited driving as we rocketed down mountain passes trying in vain to keep up with racers along with surgically precise maneuvering on the way up along treacherously narrow roads littered with ravenous fans of struggling riders.
Riding in the caravan is an eye-opening experience that every cycling fan should get to enjoy at some point in their lifetime. Watching the race on television or on the side of the road is one thing, but sitting there inside all the action is another thing entirely.
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The History of Breast Cancer Treatment, from Ancient Times Onward
Breast cancer has been recognized for much longer than people may realize, with instances of the disease recorded as long ago as 3,000–2,500 B.C., according to Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal.
"Because breast cancer is quite outwardly visible in its most advanced state (seldom reached today thanks to modern medicine) it frequently captured the vision and imagination of our ancestors enough for them to record it," according to the Maurer Foundation.
A breast cancer diagnosis has gone from being a death sentence in ancient times to being one that required major surgery to being a disease with multifaceted treatment options today.
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Although early cases are now recognized as cancer, the first reported instance of a breast tumor was in Queen Atossa of Persia (ancient Iran), who lived from approximately 550 to 475 B.C.E. "The Father of History" Herodotus wrote about her in "History of Herodotus," saying Atossa had "a lesion of the breast which was successfully treated by the Greek physician Democedes of Croton," according to historian A.T. Sandison.
In ancient Greece, historians note the occurrence of people asking for divine help to treat "breast maladies," according to the SQU medical journal. In about 400 B.C.E., Hippocrates, whose name is used in connection with ethical standards in medicine, theorized about "the imbalance of humours (blood, phlegm, and yellow and black bile) as a cause of disease," the journal says.
One theory about this imbalance was that it was caused by the end of menstruation leading to engorged blood in the chest, another that the imbalanced humors caused the accumulation of black bile in the breast. These ideas "led to attempts to purge and bleed or to restart menstruation with medicines, herbs, exercise, or hot baths," according to "Women and Health in America."
In the second century, Greek doctor Galen viewed cancer as incurable and saw intervention as harmful, according to the American Cancer Society. However, he wrote that if the tumor could be removed in the early stages, it was considered a surgical cure, although surgery had many complications including blood loss. Other early treatments included opium, castor oil, licorice, sulphur, salves, balms, cauterization and arsenic.
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I have a question about the use of distributive numbers in a Nuntii Latini Finnici-news item:
The meaning is clear, but why did the author use the distributive numbers quaternis and vicenis? I would have expected the ordinary cardinals quattuor and viginti. According to Allen & Greenough's New Latin Grammar (§ 136, 137) the distributive answers to the questions how many of each? or how many at a time?. If we were talking about a yearly decrease of effluents, the use of distributives would be understandable, but here? Does not the distributive imply two or more instances, which is not the case in this example because the period of time between the 1990's and 2007 as a whole is being considered.QUID WWF DE MARI BALTICO DIXERIT
Ordo mundi naturae tuendae (WWF) censet Finnis non contigisse, ut id, quod de eiectamentis in Mari Baltico deminuendis animo proposuissent, consequerentur. Copiam nitri, quae ex Finnia in Mare Balticum deferretur, inde ab annis nonagesimis saeculi praeteriti quaternis centesimis (4%), vim phosphori autem vicenis (20%) deminutam esse, cum Finni voluissent quantitatem illorum elementorum ante annum praeteritum ad dimidiam partem redigere.
Some more examples from the Nuntii Latini Finnici:
- Catenae mercatoriae Americanae rettulerunt venditiones denis vel vicenis centesimis (10-20%) cecidisse: The use of distributives in this example seems to imply (at least to me) that sales fell by 10-20% for each of the retail chains. However, I believe that what is actually meant is that the sales for retail chains considered as a whole fell by 10-20%. But why then the distributive numbers?
- Huc accedit, quod emissiones carbonei dioxydati iam sexennio proxime futuro vicenis centesimis (20%) deminuentur: Here vicenis seems to mean that there is an annual decrease by 20%, whereas it is more likely planned that the emissions are planned to fall by 20% in the 6-year period as a whole.
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by Jim Harris
Many Chestnut Hillers know about "The Red Rose Girls." Violet Oakley and her little band of women artists lived and worked at "Cogslea," their enclave on the edge of the Wissahickon Valley, from 1906 until 1961. Not as many folks, however, have heard of "The Belchwood Boys," a trio of young male artists who lived a similarly idyllic experience in Mt. Airy during the second half of 20th century.
Blinky St. Ives, Tweed Entwhistle and Blotto McGurk (you could pull a muscle trying to spell their names) were mere adolescents when they met in Cub Scout Pack 249 in 1955 and vowed to dedicate their lives to making art together. But by the time they were in their 20s, they were struggling to keep their dream alive.
Their big break came in 1976 when wealthy cupcake heiress Thomasina Windsor-Knott noticed the boys living on a catwalk under the McCallum Street Bridge. She offered to let them stay in a long-abandoned stable on her estate if they agreed to clean up their act (and clean up the stable). They accepted the deal, and after a long evening of celebratory beer drinking, they dubbed their new abode "Belchwood" and set about creating art like men on a mission.
Blinky's forte was drawing people with grossly exaggerated appendages. His creations graced many of the overpasses along route 309. He also produced "kinetic sculptures" like his multi-tiered mobile, "Breadscape 117," made entirely of croutons, which hung in the headquarters of the International House of Pancakes until it started attracting flies. His largest work, a mural at Franklin Field, ended abruptly when he ran out of space (and when he discovered there was no wall to paint the mural on).
Blinky was also a pioneer in the use of disposable cameras. It took him a couple of years to realize that you don't actually throw the camera away when the pictures run out, that you have to take it to some kind of store that develops the film. "That was a turning point in his photographic career," says Dwight Hooferhoffen, in his 12-volume biography of the boys, "Belchwood Revisited."
Blinky's series of photographs from that period, entitled "Stuff I Saw Floating in the Creek," was called "Incomprehensible yet frightening," by art critic Daveed Yahtzee of Artifice Magazine. "Over two-thirds of the faint, fuzzy images," he said, "contain parts of Blinky's fingers over the lens. It's just that kind of inattention to detail that gives his work its refreshingly carefree ethos."
Tweed, a guitarist, wandered about, composing songs inspired by highway signs he saw in his travels. His landmark album, "Do Not Enter," contained such seminal folksongs as "Left Lane Must Cry" and "Last Gas Till We Meet Again."
Blotto, who looked like a Siamese cat and coincidentally suffered from meow-patterned baldness, was the writer of the group. His books include "Looking for Mr. Peanut," in which he set out to find if the iconic legume was modeled after an actual person (it wasn't), and "Explosion on My Head," a scholarly study of Albert Einstein's hair.
The three young men started out as anonymous as cattle, but they wound up leading the artistic herd, so to speak. They happily spent their days communing with their respective muses, and in their leisure time they could be seen cruising around Chestnut Hill in their Chevy Corvair trying to crash debutante parties.
Then, early on the morning of April 28, 1997, straining under the weight of 50 years worth of pigeon droppings, the Belchwood property collapsed with a crash so loud that it was heard as far away as Fishtown. Despite being pinned under the wreckage for 19 days (give or take a few), the boys survived, but with no place left to live, they eventually drifted apart.
Blinky went on a photographic tour of the West and fell off of Mount Rushmore. Tweed opened a beer distributorship and accidentally locked himself in the freezer. He remains frozen to this day. Blotto founded a newspaper called the Mt. Airy/Chestnut Hill/Germantown Independent Chronicle Express Gazette Post Times, which consists mainly of political editorials, classified ads for stomach-stapling surgery and hairpieces made out of rodent fur, and letters to the editor which he writes himself.
Their art, created all those years ago, may be languishing in obscurity right now, but hopefully, in the spirit of Belchwood, it will rise again. You never know. Remember that Vincent Van Gogh only sold one painting in his entire lifetime.


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And listen to how His Eminence Francis Cardinal Arinze (profile here) answered a gentleman who was the second person at 4:20 in the video on the official Church stand on food prepared by non-Catholics and if they are consumable by Catholics.
Some Christians have an issue with eating stuff prepared by non-Christians and even extended it to totally non religious places like restaurants and hotels with an extreme interpretation of what St Paul said in his 1st Letter to the Corinthians, Chapter 8:1-11:1:
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Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
And if any man think that he knoweth any thing, he knoweth nothing yet as he ought to know.
But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol [is] nothing in the world, and that [there is] none other God but one.
For though there be that are called gods, whether in heaven or in earth, (as there be gods many, and lords many,)
But to us [there is but] one God, the Father, of whom [are] all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom [are] all things, and we by him.
How be it [there is] not in every man that knowledge: for some with conscience of the idol unto this hour eat [it] as a thing offered unto an idol; and their conscience being weak is defiled.
But meat commendeth us not to God: for neither, if we eat, are we the better; neither, if we eat not, are we the worse.
But take heed lest by any means this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to them that are weak.
For if any man see thee which hast knowledge sit at meat in the idol's temple, shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols;
And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died?


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Questlove to produce music series for VH1
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Fallon's late-night show isn't the only TV program getting help from Questlove.
The Roots leader is executive producing a music series for VH1 that will feature three artists performing together on one stage. "SoundClash" debuts July 23 with Lil Wayne, Fall Out Boy and buzzed-about British group London Grammar.
The concept behind the series is to showcase A-List musicians and rising acts performing a range of songs, from current hits to covers to collaborative numbers.
Ed Sheeran, singer-songwriter Sia and alternative rock band Grouplove will appear on the second episode, to air July 30.
More episodes will be announced later.
Diplo, the DJ who has produced for Beyonce and M.I.A., will host "SoundClash."
The series also will air on digital cable and satellite TV network Palladia.


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Candidate Summary, 2012 Cycle
Governor of Texas
Perry, born in 1950 , has served as governor of Texas since 2000.
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On August 13, 2011, Perry announced from Charleston, South Carolina that he would launch a campaign for the 2012 Republican presidential nomination. Perry, the longest-serving governor in Texas history, has touted his record of creating jobs in Texas and his socially conservative values throughout his campaign. Though his performances in the Republican presidential debates have done little to help his standing among the race's frontrunners, Perry has proven to be a prolific fund-raiser. His first and only campaign filing thus far in the race reported that his campaign raised $17 million during the third quarter alone.
Perry was the last member of the Republican field to enter the race, and it remains to be seen how that will affect his campaign, where organization in early primary states is critical.
Perry succeeded former President George W. Bush as governor of Texas. Before he became governor, Perry served first as commissioner and later as lieutenant governor of Texas under Bush.
Read more about where Perry's fund-raising comes from here.
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Total Spent: $19,306,876
Cash on Hand: $401,060
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Date of Report: Sep 30, 2012
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$1,064,963 (5%)
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Kulliyyah of Pharmacy
The Ministry of Education Malaysia approved the establishment of the Pharmacy program on the 1st August 2000. The proposal to establish the Bachelor of Pharmacy with Honours program is in line with the aspirations of the long term development of the Indera Mahkota Campus, IIUM, Kuantan.
The Kulliyyah of Pharmacy accepted its first 45 students in June, 2002. They successfully graduated in 2006. In July 2009 the Kulliyyah of Pharmacy moved to her designated building. This building has the maximum capacity of accepting 150 undergraduate students annually.
The pharmacy program will be able to produce professionals in this discipline who can fulfil the requirements of Malaysia in particular, and Muslim countries in general. It is hoped that the graduates would be able to handle all problems related to drugs and their usage, and further develop the pharmaceutical industry and related technology.


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Why vote to keep Maggie Stock as mayor?
• A proactive Butler City Police Department using Facebook to fight crime.
• 24-hour public safety services including K-9 police dogs for street patrol and drug detection; and a professional fire department with modern firefighting equipment.
• Dedicated streets and parks department employees.
• A Main Street program assisting new start-up and existing businesses and storefront renovations.
• West New Castle Street's summer plaza program bringing a variety of entertainment.
• The Centre City project with a new hotel and parking garage planned.
•Cruise-A-Palooza, Fall Festival, Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival, Veterans Day and Christmas parades.
• A remodeled farmers market, a reopened Pullman Park, fireworks displays, and Butler Blue Sox baseball games.
• Blighted properties torn down to improve neighborhoods.
• The new bicycle and walking trail at Rotary Park.
• Summer playground programs serving free lunch.
• Smithsonian Magazine included Butler in its "Best Small Towns in America" feature.
Re-elect Mayor Maggie Stock to bring Butler back. Dedicated, honest and sincere, she's making Butler a safe place to work, live and raise a family.


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Light and airy.
Basic logic tells us that more ventilation equates to less materials, meaning that a well ventilated helmet should, in theory, be lightweight. However, comparing the the Louis Garneau Diamond II to the Quartz II turns this logic on its head. You see, while the Diamond II has the most ventilation ports of any helmet on the market, 40 in total, it comes in 35 grams heavier than the 33-vent, 285 gram Quartz II. Surely, some engineering wizardry is at work.
So, how did Garneau do it? Essentially, it was accomplished through its patented Super MSB (Monocoque Structural Base) and a careful material selection. Basically, these two components work in unison to eliminate the commonality of rib construction in helmets. As Garneau puts it, the prior means of manufacturing adds weight and minimizes the amount of potential ventilation, all the while without increasing safety. And while all of that sounds pointless and archaic, the solution was complicated from engineering standpoint.
The path to the Quartz II took a few steps. The Super MSB structure is basically a supportive base that's akin to an exoskeleton. It has a polycarbonate, monocoque construction, meaning that it's formed in one piece. This reinforces the perimeter of the helmet, while supporting the carbon composite skeleton reinforcement with confidence -- and this is where the rib-replacement comes into play. Together, the two systems position two polycarbonate bars within the helmet structure, with an additional nine carbon fiber bridge inserts. The system provides targeted structural support to the helmet in the case of collision. For further reinforcement, the entire structure is created with In-Mold construction. This means that the helmet's shell and foam liner are molded together at the same time.
With Garneau's new structural design, it was able to increase the ventilation without degrading strength. But Garneau wasn't finished with the Quartz II's comfort. The helmet features what Garneau calls its Evacuation Channels. These ports in the helmet provide an increased airflow over the head, while creating a dispersion of internal moisture. To secure the helmet, Garneau incorporated its Spiderlock PRO II stabilizing system that permits one-handed adjustments to the helmet's retention. It also has a polymer neck support and an anti-slip turn-wheel for precise and secure adjustment. At the chinstrap, the Diamond II comes equipped with cam-locking device that simplifies the process of dialing-in the helmet's fit. And lastly, Garneau also included X-static XT2 padding internally for its antimicrobial, comforting support.
For a touch of added safety in low-light conditions, the helmet also comes equipped with Garneau's Spiderlock Vision Light that mounts to the turn buckle of the Spiderlock.
The Louis Garneau Quartz II Helmet is available in four sizes from Small to X-Large and in the colors Black, Matte Black, Red, and White Customizable.
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Light and breathable
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: Large
For the price, its a great helmet. I bought the large when i really should of got the medium. The fit means it sort of clamps the front and back of my head and leaves a gap on the sides. Again, likely because i bought the wrong size. I use it in winter with a beanie underneath and it fits perfect.
Comfortable, light, solid
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: XL
I have a huge head and this is the first helmet in 20 years that did not feel jammed on with hard spots. Great fit, like the looks, red is fast right?
Great Helmet
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This recent purchase was a replacement for the same LG helmet that broke during a fall. I fell backwards twice, 20 minutes apart (practicing CX), the second fall finally rendering the strap in the rear unusable. Cracked the shell as well. These helmets hold up well, are comfortable, measure true to size, and are cool in the summer. A skull cap in the winter is all I really to stay warm (down to almost freezing). I haven't tried many other helmets. I doubt I will. The LG works great for me.
Does it include an extra pad?
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: large
Love it great fit
Very nice helmet
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I've mostly been a Giro guy since I gave yp my old Bell bowl in the mid 80's. I was impressed by the reviews of this helmet and the sale price. Now I'm really impressed by the helmet and thrilled with the sale price. Great system for fit adjustment and strap adjustment. Didn't come with the light that was advertised, though. Holds my Contour HD camera with not problem . Nice color (grey/hi-viz yellow) and very good air venting. It's not the lightest helmet I've had but at 225lbs I'm not the lightest rider. I've used it in warm and cold weather for 16.5 mile daily commute and the adjustment to allow a cycling cap or beanie is really simple and efficient I've been using it for about two months.
Great deal at $60 but the ad is wrong
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
The Quartz II is a very nice helmet and the removable safety light is unique. The helmet fits well and seems very well thought out. I find it to be perfectly adequate for my daily rides. It weighs 300+ grams though, NOT 250 as claimed in the ad description. So if you think you are getting a ultra-light helmet, like I did, you will be slightly disappointed.
Great fit for a large head
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I wear a size 8 hat so finding a helmet that fits can be a problem. This helmet in XL fits perfectly and so much better than my previous helmet.
Comfortable, vented, included tail light
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This is a solid helmet from LG. The quick dial tightening system is always appreciated, and it makes fitting the helmet on very easy, and you can adjust quickly during a ride. My helmet shipped with a red flashing taillight button that velcros to the adjustment knob at the back. I always use this when riding around rush hours and have definitely noticed cars paying more attention to me because of the light - which has virtually no weight impact whatsoever. I always keep the light on there even when I don't turn it on, and the velcro is strong enough that it feels like the light is built into the dial. I've rode with the light blinking for a combined 1000km and it's still going strong.
The straps are fairly easy to adjust, but with my particular head shape, there is some extra webbing that seems to slap me in the face on descents. I could cut it, but it's not that big of a deal.
I've never crashed with it, so I can't talk about safety, and let's hope I don't have to update this post with new info on that front...
I'll keep it, but buy something else
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Before buying this helmet, i thought the focus on ventilation of helmets was, well, a big wank. They all have vents. I was wrong. I live in Adelaide, Australia, where summer is very hot and very dry. I feel absolutely no ventilation at all. My 10 yr old, upper mid range specialized helmet is far, far superior (and a tiny bit lighter). Other than that, this helmet is very comfortable and stays put. There is one section of the retention system that looks rather thin and prone to snapping, but hey, i haven't done it yet. I'll keep this helmet for two reasons. 1) winter is inevitably coming 2) my wife will lose it if i buy another helmet now.
Incredibly Well Ventilated Helmet
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I seem to go from helmet to helmet trying out just about anything I can get my hands on, and having spent several summers riding in Arizona, the Quartz stands out as one of the most well ventilated and breathable helmets I've worn. The vents on this helmet are massive and really allow air to cool you off. Louis Garneau's retention system isn't my favorite, but once the helmet is on it's' fairly comfortable. One nice feature is that the fairly thick padding on the front of the helmet. White helmets always looks pro, but the matte helmet is pretty cool. too.


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February 16, 2013, 9:46 am
Top five nail trends of Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week 2013
Sure, the clothes are the main attraction at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, show but there are many details not to be overlooked and nails are one of them. Manicures are such an integral part of a collection that designers now list credits for them in their programs and make them part of the look of the show. Here are my top five picks for nails at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week for fall-winter 2013-14:
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University of Colorado at Boulder: Investigation of Professor for Controversial Essay
Category: Due Process, Free Speech
Schools: University of Colorado at Boulder
Entrenched in vast controversy for referring to the civilians who died in the World Trade Center as "little Eichmanns," University of Colorado at Boulder Professor Ward Churchill stepped down from his position as chair of CU-Boulder's ethnic studies department. Problems arose, however, when the CU Board of Regents declared they were going to launch an investigation into Churchill's "writings, speeches, tape recordings and other works." FIRE wrote to CU noting that Churchill is entitled to due process and should be given the chance to defend himself, and assuring the university that Churchill's speech, no matter how controversial or offensive, is protected by the First Amendment. Ultimately, the Board of Regents fired Churchill for "serious, repeated, and deliberate research misconduct" after finding that he had committed academic fraud. Churchill sued, on the basis that the investigation had been launched as a result of his controversial statements. FIRE took the position that while the initial investigation of Churchill's speech was unconstitutional, as he was protected under the First Amendment, Churchill had put himself in the spotlight through his controversial statements, and was therefore susceptible to any further inquiry into his other works. In FIRE's view, the termination for academic fraud was constitutional.
Judge Hands Ward Churchill an All-Out Defeat: Ruling rejects scholar's plea for reinstatement and vacates a verdict in his favor
July 8, 2009
By Peter Schmidt at The Chronicle of Higher Education A state court judge on Tuesday not only denied Ward Churchill everything he sought in his long-running battle with the University of Colorado system, but also negated the one victory the controversial scholar had won so far: a jury verdict holding that system officials had violated his First Amendment rights by firing him from a job as a tenured ethnic-studies professor in response to statements he had made. Having presided over the four-week trial that led to the jury's April 2 decision that the university had illegally fired Mr. Churchill for academic misconduct, […]» Read More
A pox on both their houses: Ward Churchill and UC-Boulder
July 30, 2007
For critics of higher education, few campus controversies have been as illuminating as the ongoing saga of Professor Ward Churchill. His case has uniquely intertwined all of the higher education issues du jour—Academic freedom, plagiarism, affirmative action, liberal bias, degraded campus culture—into one messy cloud of controversy that just will not go away. And now that Churchill has sued his former employer, University of Colorado-Boulder, for defamation, more unflattering facts about standard operating procedure on campus may soon be revealed. A brief recap: Shortly after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, Churchill, then the tenured chair of the UC-Boulder's ethnic […]» Read More
Ward Churchill and the diversity agenda
July 30, 2007
This week, as expected, the University of Colorado regents dismissed Professor Ward Churchill from his tenured position in the Ethnic Studies Department. (A university committee had found that Churchill committed plagiarism and misused sources.) And, as expected, Churchill has filed suit, alleging First Amendment violations. The move against Churchill—who first attracted attention after describing those who perished (except for the terrorists) in the World Trade Center attack as "Little Eichmanns"—came over the opposition of the ACLU, which charged that the "poisoned atmosphere" of the inquiry into Churchill's scholarship rendered meaningless the committee's findings. ACTA president Anne Neal, on the […]» Read More
Suit could end in settlement
July 25, 2007
When Ward Churchill takes his dismissal case to court, he will have difficulty shifting a jury's focus away from the academic-misconduct findings in his research, the president of a national watchdog group for free speech on college campuses said Tuesday. But the timing of the University of Colorado's academic-misconduct investigation into Churchill's work could be a hole in the school's defense, said Greg Lukianoff, who heads the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, based in Philadelphia. Churchill—freshly fired from CU—is expected to file a First Amendment lawsuit against the university this morning in Denver District Court. The regents Tuesday evening […]» Read More
Ward Churchill fired: What's next?
July 25, 2007
by Greg Lukianoff in The Huffington Post To the surprise of virtually no one, the University of Colorado's (CU's) Board of Regents voted to fire controversial professor Ward Churchill late yesterday. The Regents cited the extensive findings of academic misconduct against Churchill as the reason for the dismissal. Anyone following the case, however, will remember that Ward Churchill initially came to national attention because of an article in which he compared the victims of 9/11 to Nazi bureaucrat Adolf Eichmann. After a student newspaper at Hamilton College drew attention to that article in 2005, a national uproar ensued, prompting the […]» Read More
University of Colorado Board of Regents fires Ward Churchill, who vows to sue
July 25, 2007
Nearly six years after Ward Churchill compared some American victims of terrorism to Nazi bureaucrats, the Board of Regents of the University of Colorado voted Tuesday night to fire him. But the controversial ethnic-studies professor said he was "ready to roll" into the next stage of his struggle with the university: a court of law. According to university administrators, it was findings that Mr. Churchill had committed research misconduct—and not the notoriety of Mr. Churchill's opinions—that fueled the decision. To read the full story, please click here: http://chronicle.com/daily/2007/07/2007072502n.htm» Read More
Speech on Campus After 9/11: Less Free than It Used to Be?
May 25, 2006
Universities have traditionally been places where debate and the free exchange of ideas have been welcomed. But after 9/11, that may be changing — as some recent, troubling incidents suggest. In this column, I'll survey some recent incidents suggesting free speech on campus is in peril, and discuss the extent to which the First Amendment protects student and faculty speech Cracking Down on Student Demonstrators and Controversial Student Speech Recently, students at the University of Miami (a private school, but one with a stated policy of fostering free speech) demonstrated alongside striking maintenance workers to show solidarity. Now, they face […]» Read More
Prof Ready to Sue if Fired
May 18, 2006
The University of Colorado could fire professor Ward Churchill for plagiarism and fabrication as soon as next month, but the academic misconduct case is likely to linger in the courts for years, legal experts predicted Wednesday. The ethnic-studies professor most likely will take CU to federal court if administrators fire or suspend him without pay as recommended by a committee that examined his writings, his attorney, David Lane, said. Churchill's lawsuit would accuse the university of retaliating against the tenured professor because of his essay saying some World Trade Center terrorism victims were not innocent and comparing them to a […]» Read More
Prof's protest of 'political litmus test' raises hackles
September 10, 2005
By Linda Seebach Oh, that KC Johnson. He's always getting into hot water. Of course, that may have something to do with the fact that the administration at Brooklyn College of The City University of New York keeps trying to bring the water to a full rolling boil, hoping he'll jump out. Well, perhaps he should. He deserves better, and his institution doesn't deserve to keep him. But his students, who on the evidence are unlikely to encounter many other faculty members who exemplify the academic virtues of free inquiry and principled disagreement, need him.Robert KC Johnson is a tenured […]» Read More
The Chill Is Nothing New
September 9, 2005
There is a chill on campus, but that's nothing new. For decades, campus speech has been chilled by speech codes and other attempts to prevent expression that might offend. Some would like to imagine that the excesses of "political correctness" are ancient history, but repression in the name of tolerance hasn't gone anywhere. Oppressive speech codes are not only still around—they have actually multiplied, even after numerous court decisions declared them unconstitutional. Within the past year, college students have been punished for such things as expressing a religious objection to homosexuality and arguing that corporal punishment may be acceptable. Students […]» Read More
Inquiring Minds
April 15, 2005
By John Gravois at The Chronicle of Higher Education One morning a few weeks back, David A. Sandoval was sitting in his office at Colorado State University at Pueblo and speaking to a local reporter on the telephone. The reporter had called to get the Chicano-studies professor's opinion on Ward Churchill, the University of Colorado at Boulder professor who had recently tripped the switch of national outrage by calling the victims of the World Trade Center bombings "little Eichmanns." In the firebrand's defense, Mr. Sandoval offered the standard-issue rhetoric of academic freedom: Mr. Churchill's words were hurtful and terrible, yes, but […]» Read More
Churchill Wars Continue
March 28, 2005
Both Ward Churchill and one of his legislative critics compared the University of Colorado to an asylum this weekend — showing that the debate over the controversial professor has not been put to rest by a university review released Thursday. Churchill says that the new investigation requested by the review — this time an inquiry into whether he engaged in plagiarism and other forms of research misconduct — is unfair. In a speech in San Francisco Friday night, he said that the new investigation at Colorado, which will examine among other things his claims of being an American Indian, was […]» Read More
Free speech on campus
March 24, 2005
LET'S DISPENSE with some tangents right off. It's a bad idea for teachers to spank students. There's evidence that women are not innately handicapped when it comes to math and science. And it's offensive hyperbole to cast the World Trade Center victims of the 9/11 attacks as "little Eichmanns." But that aside, we don't have any problems with a student writing a school paper supporting corporal punishment, a university president raising the issue of possible gender differences, and a professor espousing radical ideas. In fact, our society and our universities are better off if faculty and students are allowed to […]» Read More
Insults and the Constitution
March 7, 2005
Insult is powerful. Insult begets both rage and humor, and often at the same time. Consider the dialogue in "Romance," a new play by David Mamet in New York. A cast of six characters, all of themmen, some gay and at least one of them Jewish, goesafter each other. A Protestant defense lawyer and the Jew he's in court to defend hate eachother. "You people can't order a cheese sandwich without mentioning the Holocaust," shouts the lawyer. "I hired a goy lawyer," responds his client. "It's like going to a straight hairdresser." The satire aims for humor, but it's humor […]» Read More
Free Speech Debate Spurs Lots of Words
February 27, 2005
When Hamilton College canceled a Colorado professor's appearance this month because of security concerns, it was only the latest in a recent string of free speech controversies at local campuses. Hamilton, the State University College at Oswego, Wells College and LeMoyne College have all become embroiled in the last year or so in what people should be allowed to say and when. It's not just a local issue, said David French, president of Foundation for Individual Rights in Education in Philadelphia (FIRE). "The specific problems you're running into are being replicated on a mass scale across the country," French said. […]» Read More
Prevention 101
February 24, 2005
University of Colorado Ethnic Studies professor Ward Churchill deserves to be excoriated and shunned. Churchill, as widely reported, likened Americans killed at the World Trade Center on 9/11 to "little Eichmanns." At the same time he celebrated the "gallant sacrifice" of those terrorist "combat teams" who had annihilated them. Elsewhere, Churchill declared that the United States should be put "out of existence"; "it may be," he also stated, "that more 9/11's are necessary." Both public officials and private citizens should exercise their right to free expression by scathingly criticizing such odious speech. But — barring evidence of violations such […]» Read More
Warding off attack
February 18, 2005
IT WOULD BE tempting to pity Ward Churchill, if he were a more sympathetic character. It seems that whenever he opens his mouth these days, someone gets upset. Churchill, a professor of ethnic studies at the University of Colorado at Boulder, became engulfed in national controversy in early January, when an essay he wrote three years ago came to light. In the essay, he compared victims of the September 11 attacks to Nazi functionaries who were appropriate targets for retaliatory violence. Since then, there have been cries from politicians (including Colorado's governor), academics, and pundits (led by Fox News's Bill […]» Read More
Protecting Free Speech Means Rising Above Professor's Words
February 15, 2005
The following text is excerpted from a letter by Greg Lukianoff, director of legal and public advocacy for the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education, to University of Colorado at Boulder Interim Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano. Before discussing the position of the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education on the recent controversy involving University of Colorado at Boulder professor Ward Churchill, I would like to say that FIRE is fully aware of the difficulties the university faces. FIRE has not seen a controversy involving political speech on campus provoke such passionate and often angry public response since the controversies that […]» Read More
Churchill Affair: A Matter of Hypocrisy
February 15, 2005
As the sordid controversy of University of Colorado (UC) professor Ward Churchill plays itself out, what is perhaps the most damaging aspect of it has largely escaped notice: campuses' double standard in First Amendment matters. Churchill, as widely reported, compared the World Trade Center victims on 9/11 to Nazis and praised their murderers as "gallant…combat teams." In the ensuing national uproar, Hamilton College in New York, which had invited Churchill to speak, decided to cancel the event, stating it had received threats of violence against Churchill and college officers. The college's president, Joan Hinde Stewart, covered her back with bogus […]» Read More
Open discussion must be protected
February 14, 2005
Fury over University of Colorado professor Ward Churchill's inflammatory and crude comments branding victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks as "little Eichmanns" is well justified. But Colorado now stands at a crossroads where it must decide whether to indulge in an emotional overreaction that sacrifices academic freedom or to rediscover the true meaning of the adage attributed to Voltaire, "I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." Indeed, "disapprove" seems far too modest a term to apply to Churchill's ranting. In his effort to make a point about what he […]» Read More
Supreme Court Declines to Hear Ward Churchill Case
April 5, 2013
Regular Torch readers may be familiar with FIRE's previous coverage of the University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) Board of Regents' decision to fire then-tenured professor Ward Churchill and the subsequent legal battle. This fight has now ended, as the Colorado Supreme Court ruled against him in September 2012 and the Supreme Court of the United States has declined to hear his appeal. As FIRE reported in 2005, Churchill lost his position after a CU faculty panel determined that he had engaged in "plagiarism, misuse of others' work, falsification and fabrication of authority." The investigation, though, had been initiated amidst a controversy […]» Read More
Kaminer: "The End of Free Speech at University of Colorado?
September 18, 2012
Writing for The Atlantic today, Wendy Kaminer—lawyer, author, civil libertarian, and member of FIRE's Board of Advisers—poses an important question: Does the Colorado State Supreme Court's disappointing decision to deny former University of Colorado tenured Professor Ward Churchill's appeal by granting "absolute immunity" to the Colorado Board of Regents signal "The End of Free Speech at University of Colorado?" Professor Churchill has maintained—and a jury agreed—that the University's justification for firing him was pretextual and that the real reason he was fired was for constitutionally protected speech in the form of statements he made about the victims of the attacks […]» Read More
Churchill Loses in Colorado High Court; Next Stop, Supreme Court?
September 12, 2012
On Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court upheld a lower court's opinion (PDF) disposing of former University of Colorado at Boulder (CU) professor Ward Churchill's claims against CU, reports The Denver Post. FIRE has closely monitored Churchill's case for years. In 2005, FIRE wrote a letter to CU concerning Churchill's firing and issued an analysis of the university's report. The Colorado Supreme Court held the following: First, we hold that the Regents' decision to terminate Churchill's employment was a quasi-judicial action functionally comparable to a judicial process. Hence, the Regents are entitled to absolute immunity concerning their decision to terminate […]» Read More
Colorado Supreme Court to Hear Arguments in Ward Churchill Case Thursday
June 6, 2012
The Colorado Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in former University of Colorado at Boulder Professor Ward Churchill's First Amendment lawsuit against the university's Board of Regents on Thursday. Longmont Times-Call reporter Mitchell Byars writes: The Colorado Supreme Court announced in 2011 that it would hear Churchill's appeal, including a key argument about the quasi-judicial immunity doctrine that Churchill and his attorneys have challenged, arguing it threatens academic freedom and tenure at universities. In addition to reviewing whether granting CU's Board of Regents quasi-judicial immunity comports with federal law, the Supreme Court will consider whether CU violated Churchill's First Amendment […]» Read More
University of Colorado Fires Ward Churchill
July 25, 2007
Last night the University of Colorado Board of Regents voted to fire professor Ward Churchill on the grounds of "serious, repeated, and deliberate research misconduct." This vote came more than two years after the university investigated Churchill for making controversial public statements, including a reference to the victims of the World Trade Center attacks as "little Eichmanns." FIRE released an analysis of the situation in 2005, determining that Churchill's statements are protected and that the university's initial investigation was unconstitutional. FIRE further cautioned that while the university's investigation of Churchill's research misconduct must not be swayed by anger over the […]» Read More
FIRE Issues Analysis of Churchill Report
March 25, 2005
On March 24, 2005, the University of Colorado Board of Regents released its "Report on Conclusion of Preliminary Review in the Matter of Professor Ward Churchill." This report states that no action should be taken against Professor Churchill on the basis of even his most controversial public statements. The report also states, however, that sufficient evidence exists of "plagiarism, misuse of others' work, falsification and fabrication of authority" to refer such allegations to the University of Colorado at Boulder Standing Committee on Research Misconduct. Additionally, the report also refers to the Standing Committee the question of whether Churchill "committed research […]» Read More


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Nov. 8, 2007
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - No. 4 Wellesley College defeated No. 5 Endicott College, 30-18, 30-25, 30-26, in an NCAA Division III Women's Volleyball New England Regional match on Thursday. The Blue (28-6) will face either No. 1 MIT or No. 8 Maine Maritime Academy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Gulls close the season with a 26-11 record.
Trailing 4-3 in the opening frame, a kill by Jessica Duff sparked a 14-4 run by Wellesley. Endicott could not overcome the large deficit as the Blue cruised to victory.
The second stanza was a back-and-forth affair, featuring 11 ties and six lead changes. The Gulls slowly inched out to a 9-5 advantage behind a five-point serving run from Brittany Nolan. Wellesley quickly evened the contest, but Endicott countered by scoring six out of the next eight points (15-11). Lauren Rasmussen's strike sparked a 5-1 spurt that evened the frame at 16. After exchanging points on the next five serves, the Gulls regained the lead at 19-18 with a hit from Amy Grigg. The Blue responded by recapturing the advantage and establishing its largest margin thus far (23-20). Endicott stormed back with four straight points before Wellesley closed out the game by winning six of the final seven points.
The early stages of the third game were much like the previous frame as neither team established a lead of more than two. Facing a one-point deficit (13-12), Duff's hit tied the match for the Blue, which was followed by an ace by Rasumussen ace that helped power it to an 18-13 advantage. Endicott struggled to narrow the gap as Wellesley held on for the win.
Alice Cummings paced the Blue with 14 kills and a .407 hitting performance while Murielle Dawdy posted 12 kills and three blocks. Emily Peters anchored the defense with 12 digs as Rasmussen tallied four aces. Billie Briones and Victoria Peng shared setting duties, finishing with 24 and 16 assists, respectively.
Hayley Janelle led Endicott with 10 kills and a .474 hitting percentage as Brittany Phillips bolstered the attack with nine kills. Meghan Hall distributed 25 assists while Steph Wiese collected 10 digs.


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Bucs add to postseason resume
The ETSU men's basketball team has enjoyed its share of postseason success and ranks as one of the nation's most prestigious basketball programs ... The Buccaneers have earned berths to the NCAA Tournament nine times (1969, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 2003, 2004, 2009, 2010) and NIT twice (1983, 2007) ... This will be the Bucs first ever appearance in the CollegeInsider.com Postseason Tournament, and the program's 12th postseason tournament appearance all-time.
ETSU "only" A-Sun team picked among nation's best "Prestige" programs
Since the beginning of the modern era for NCAA Division I-A basketball - marked by the expansion of the NCAA Tournament field to 64 teams in 1984-85 - the ETSU men's basketball program ranks in the Top 30 percent of the 300 programs that were eligible for the postseason at that time, this according to ESPN.com's "Prestige" ranking released back in 2008 ... Since that time, the Bucs have only added to their list of prestigious honors � The Buccaneers, who have enjoyed nine NCAA Tournament trips, one NIT berth, 11 20-win seasons, and a slew of conference regular season and tournament championships since 1984-85, ranked tied for 82nd out of 300 teams, meaning they were in the Top 27 percent of schools making the list. ETSU was ranked ahead of every current Atlantic Sun Conference team, as well as former Southern Conference rivals Appalachian State, Western Carolina, Georgia Southern and UNC Greensboro. In addition, the Bucs ranked ahead of SEC schools such as Tennessee, Vanderbilt, South Carolina, Mississippi State, Georgia, Mississippi and Auburn, as well as other major programs such as Virginia Tech, Notre Dame, DePaul, Bradley, Clemson, California and Florida State.
The series versus Furman
ETSU has a long history with the Furman Paladins, having faced its former Southern Conference foe a total of 46 times in a series that dates back to 1962 ... Most of those meetings came during the Bucs' years in the Southern Conference from 1979 to 2005 ... The series is tied 23-23, with ETSU holding a win in the last meeting 87-84 in the first round of the 2005 SoCon Tournament.
Last time against Furman
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (March 2, 2005) - East Tennessee State University junior guard Tim Smith (Newport News, Va.) scored a game-high 37 points and matched his career high for 3-point goals with five, leading the Buccaneers to an 87-84 win over Furman in the first round of the Southern Conference Tournament Wednesday night at McKenzie Arena. ... The Bucs got off to a quick start, as junior guard Ben Rhoda (Dayton, Ohio) grabbed the opening tip and raced to a layup on the other end. From there, the Bucs led the rest of the first half and built a lead of as many as nine points. While Rhoda sparked the offense initially, Smith powered the ETSU engine the rest of the half, scoring 21 points on 9-of-15 shooting from the floor, as the Bucs led 45-40 at the intermission. ... In the second half, ETSU continued to build its advantage, leading by as many as 11 points at 72-61 with 9:11 remaining in the contest. However, Furman came charging back behind the play of sophomore guard Robby Bostain and senior forward Ben Earle. Bostain scored all of his 16 points in the second half, while Earle hit three of his four 3-pointers after the break. ... With the score 76-74 in favor of the Bucs, Earle's second three of the half gave Furman its only lead of the game at 77-76. It was then that Smith came through again. With the shot clock winding down, Smith seemed to be trapped in the corner and threw up a desperation 3-pointer that found its mark. ... While Furman senior Nicholas Sanders tied the game once more at 79-79 with a tip-in at the 2:30 mark, the Bucs went on to outscore Furman 8-5 the rest of the way to take the win. Bostain took a running 3-pointer at the buzzer, but the shot did not find its mark. ... Along with Smith, Rhoda netted 17 points and four rebounds, while freshman post Andrew Reed (Port Richey, Fla.) collected his second career double-double with 10 points and 10 rebounds. In nine postseason games - which includes two first round NCAA Tournament contests -- Smith is averaging 25.3 points per game.
Last time out
MACON, Ga. (March 4, 2011) - The ETSU men's basketball team had never lost to North Florida. Unfortunately for the Buccaneers, that is no longer the case. ... Despite struggling offensively throughout the contest and trailing by as many as nine points in the second half, junior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa) still had a potential game-tying attempt miss the mark with 20 seconds left and the Bucs fell to North Florida 59-55 Friday in the semifinals of the General Shale Brick Atlantic Sun Conference Championships at Mercer's University Center. ... Meanwhile, North Florida improved to 15-18 on the season. ... Senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) did all he could to break the Bucs out of their offensive funk, scoring a game-high 20 points. However, it was not enough to overcome a 35.2 percent shooting percentage and hitting on just 12.5 percent from 3-point range. ... Meanwhile, North Florida had four players in double figures, with both Parker Smith and David Jeune leading the way with 13 points apiece. ... As in their quarterfinal game against Campbell, the Bucs struggled to find their offensive rhythm in the first half and the Ospreys took advantage. With the game tied at 19-19, UNF manufactured a 10-1 run to take its largest lead of the game at 29-20 and seemed to be pulling away. However, ETSU responded with its own 7-2 in the final two minutes to make it 31-27 at the break. ... After the intermission, ETSU scored first to get within two, but once again the Bucs' offense could not muster any efficiency and UNF pulled back ahead by nine at 48-39 with 9:42 left in the game. A 3-pointer by Tubbs finally seemed to ignite the Bucs' spirits with just under nine minutes left, as ETSU went on a 9-2 run and made it 50-48 with 3:12 remaining in the contest. ... UNF ultimately led by five at 55-50 with 2:02 left, but ETSU managed to cut the lead to one at 56-55 with 32 seconds on the clock. After Juene hit one of two free throws, Sollazzo raced to the other end of the floor and put up a shot from in front of the rim, but with 14 seconds on the clock it rimmed out. ... Juene then iced the game at the line.
Smith named A-Sun POTY, Williams second team
The Atlantic Sun Conference office announced Tuesday that senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) was a unanimous pick as the 2010-11 Atlantic Sun Conference Player of the Year, while fellow senior guard Micah Williams (Manchester) was a second team pick ... Smith becomes the ninth ETSU players all-time to win a conferenc POTY honor, and he is the fourth player to do so under head coach Murry Bartow ... He joins former Bucs Zakee Wadood (2004), Tim Smith (2006) and Courtney Pigram (2007) to win the honor under Bartow's direction ... This year, Smith led the Bucs in points (16.9 ppg), while finishing second in rebounds (6.9 rpg) ... Meanwhile, Williams finished second on the team with 14.9 points per game, and the 2010 A-Sun Tournament MVP posted 24 double-figure scoring efforts.
Home Sweet Dome
Since the 1996-97 season, the Buccaneers are an amazing 142-45 inside Memorial Center, good for a winning percentage of 77 percent ... The Bucs had won five straight at Memorial Center during the 2006-07 season before a loss to Belmont (1/2) ... The Bucs then rattled off 10 straight at home to stand at 15-1 on the Memorial Center floor that season, but fell to Belmont in the championship of the A-Sun Tourney... In 2007-08, the Bucs were 11-2 at Memorial Center ... In 2008-09, the Bucs were again 11-2 at home, and last year the team was 9-5 at the Dome ... This year, the Bucs are currently 11-1 at the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center.
Brown making a name as a "blocking machine"
With his six-block performance against Belmont, ETSU junior forward Isiah Brown (Miami, Fla.) matched the program's single-game record ... He since picked up four blocks in the win over Campbell and three in the loss to North Florida, giving him 67 for the season and ranking him second on the ETSU all-time single season block list ... Brown joins six other ETSU players who have had six-block games, including former standouts Brad Nuckles, Eryk Thomas, Jerald Fields, Zakee Wadood, Greg Dennis and Greg Hamlin. ... He is currently three blocks back of Zakee Wadood, who holds first place with 70 during the 2003-04 season.
Buccaneers place two plays on Sportscenter
The ETSU men's basketball team is making a habit of garnering airtime on ESPN Sportscenter's Top Plays. ... Just three weeks ago, senior Justin Tubbs (Trussville, Ala.) was selected as the No. 1 play of the day with his 360 degree slam dunk against Lipscomb on Jan. 21 in the ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center. Well, the Buccaneers took it a step further against Jacksonville, placing two plays in the Top 10 and once again taking No. 1 ... Senior Micah Williams (Manchester) threw down a one-handed, alley-oop. That play was picked fourth in the countdown. ... Meanwhile, Tubbs again took the show after receiving a pass from junior guard Adam Sollazzo (Tampa). ... Tubbs again executed the same 360-degree slam with even more flair. The Sportscenter hosts described it as a Winter X Games style dunk.
Williams eclipses 1,000; Smith moving up list
While senior Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) was already a member of the 1,000-point club, fellow senior Micah Williams (Manchester) joined his roommate on the list against Kennesaw State (1/29) ... With a 3-pointer from the left wing at the 17:55 mark of the second half, Williams went over 1,000 for his career, becoming the 33rd ETSU player all-time to reach that number ... Meanwhile, Smith joined another select group by eclipsing 1,500 points for his career in the win over USC Upstate (1/25). Here is where they stand:
Name Place Points
Mike Smith No. 7 1,709
Micah Williams No. 33 1,150
Smith's 20/20 vision leads Bucs over FGCU
With his 20-point and 20-rebound effort against Florida Gulf Coast on Jan. 8, 2011, senior guard Mike Smith (Vandalia, Mo.) made history ... According to the statistics available to the ETSU media relations office, Smith was the first Buccaneer since Feb. 14, 1959 to post a 20/20 effort ... The last was Buc great Tom Chilton, who scored 35 points and grabbed 25 rebounds in a win over Wofford during the 1959 season.
Bartow gets wins No. 250 overall and 150 at ETSU; ranks among best coaches in last five years
With his team's win over Florida Gulf Coast on Jan. 8, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow picked up his 250th career victory ... He then collected his 150th win at ETSU when the Bucs downed Jacksonville on Jan. 15 ... When looking at coaches across the country, ETSU head coach Murry Bartow stands among a select group ... Of those coaches that have been at their current school for at least five years, only 24 have averaged better than 20 wins a season ... That list includes coaches such as Dayton's Brian Gregory, Syracuse's Jim Boeheim, UConn's Jim Calhoun, Florida's Billy Donovan, Michigan State's Tom Izzo, Duke's Mike Kryzewski, Louisville's Rick Pitino, Kansas' Bill Self, Maryland's Gary Williams and North Carolina's Roy Williams ... The list also includes Bartow, who is average 20.2 wins a year since 2005-06.


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Another UK Hairdresser Fined For Turning On Her Radio
from the no-more-radio dept
In the meantime, however, it appears that PPL has decided that targeting hairdressers and barbershops is in the best interests of its members. mike allen points us to the news that a second hair salon in the same town has been hit with fines. Like the first, she had no idea she had to pay two separate licenses just to turn on her radio, and thought that when a PPL person called (and wouldn't leave a callback number) that it was an obvious shakedown scam. Unlike the other guy, this hairdresser is refusing to pay, saying that the whole thing is ridiculous, seeing as she already paid for a license from PRS.
Once again, while people who are heavily involved in this stuff understand the difference between the licenses, it's pretty ridiculous for anyone to expect a mom & pop shop owner to do the same. All these actions are doing is convincing everyday folks just how ridiculous copyright law is -- while, at the same time, convincing these shops to just turn off their radios, which helps no one. It's such an incredibly short-sighted view by PPL.


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