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Chapter 9 - General Provisions
Publication Date: February 15, 2019
Responsible Executive: President
9.37 Peaceful Public Assembly
- Scope
This policy regulates peaceful public assembly on the campuses of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
- General Statement
The freedoms of speech, expression, and assembly are fundamental rights of all persons and are central to the mission of the university. Students, faculty, and staff, when not operating in their official capacity, have the right to assemble, to speak, and the corresponding rights to hear the speech of others when they choose to listen, and to ignore the speech of others when they choose not to listen. The university is committed to these freedoms and has adopted the free speech policy statement produced by the Committee on Freedom of Expression at the University of Chicago. A link to the university's statement can be found here: http://www.utsa.edu/president/campusandcommunity/cde/commitment.html
However, these activities are subject to the well-established right of colleges and universities to regulate time, place, and manner so that the activities do not intrude upon or interfere with the academic programs, administrative processes or other authorized activities of the university. The university shall not discriminate on the basis of the political, religious, philosophical, ideological, or academic viewpoint expressed by any person. Further, no expression or assembly may be conducted in a way that damages or defaces property of the university or of any person who has not authorized the person engaging in expression or assembly to damage or deface his or her property.
University staff, faculty and students may peaceably assemble anywhere on the UTSA campuses that they are otherwise permitted to be without advanced permission, as long as there is no disruption to other university activities. In keeping with the university's mission, any program or event sponsored by an academic or administrative unit of the university shall have priority in the use of space and facilities over any speech, expression, and assembly that is not sponsored by an academic or administrative unit.
No person, including a student or university employee, shall distribute any petition, handbill, object, or piece of literature; post or carry any sign, placard, or banner; or engage in speech or conduct on property or in buildings or facilities owned or controlled by UTSA if it is obscene, unlawfully defamatory, or directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. Further, no person may attempt to coerce, intimidate, or badger any other person into viewing, listening to, or accepting a copy of any communication or persist in demanding the attention of any other person after that other person has attempted to walk away or has clearly refused to attend to the speaker's communication. Persons or organizations who are planning a public assembly with more than 50 participants are strongly encouraged to notify and consult with Events Management and Conference Services (EMCS) as soon as practicable after the point at which the planners anticipate or plan for more than 50 participants. Persons or organizations planning smaller assemblies are encouraged to consult with EMCS if there is uncertainty about applicable university rules, the appropriateness of the planned location, or possible conflict with other events. EMCS has experience in helping student organizations structure events in ways that both comply with the university's rules and achieve the organization's goals for the event. EMCS can help identify appropriate space and potentially conflicting events, as well as help the planners avoid unintended disruption or other violations.
Other generally applicable or narrowly localized rules, written and unwritten, incidentally limit the time, place, and manner of speech, but are too numerous to compile or cross-reference in this policy. For example, libraries typically have highly restrictive rules concerning noise; fire and safety codes prohibit the obstruction of exits and limit the constriction of hallways; classroom speech may be confined to the subject matter of the class; and individual professors may have rules of decorum in their classroom. Such rules must be viewpoint neutral and should not restrict speech more than is reasonably necessary to serve their purpose.
- Disruption
- Except as expressly authorized elsewhere in this policy, no speech, expression, or assembly may be conducted in a way that disrupts or interferes with any
- teaching, research, administration, or other authorized activities on any UTSA campus;
- free and unimpeded flow of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on any UTSA campus; or
- signs, tables, exhibits, public assemblies, distribution of literature, guest speakers, or use of amplified sound by another person or organization acting under the rules in this policy.
- The term "disruption" and its variants, as used in this policy, are distinct from and broader than the phrase "disruptive activities," as used in the Rules and Regulations of The University of Texas System Board of Regents (Series 30103 and Series 40502). This policy is concerned not only with deliberate disruption, but also with scheduling and coordinating events to manage or minimize the inevitable conflicts between legitimate events conducted in close proximity.
- Potentially disruptive events can often proceed without disruption if participants, administrators, and law enforcement officials cooperate to avoid disruption without stopping the event. In cases of marginal or unintentional disruption, administrators and law enforcement officials should clearly state what they consider disruptive and seek voluntary compliance before stopping the event or resorting to disciplinary charges or arrest.
- Except as expressly authorized elsewhere in this policy, no speech, expression, or assembly may be conducted in a way that disrupts or interferes with any
- Prohibited Items or Actions
- A mask, facial covering, or disguise that conceals the identity of the wearer that is calculated to obstruct the enforcement of these rules or the law, or to intimidate, hinder or interrupt a University official, UTSA PD officer, or other person in the lawful performance of their duty.
- The possession, use, or display of firearms, facsimile firearms, ammunition, explosives, or other items that could be used as weapons, including but not limited to sticks, poles, clubs, swords, shields, or rigid signs that can be used as a shield, without written permission from the dean of students, unless authorized by federal, State or local laws.
- Body-armor or make shift body-armor, helmets and other garments, such as sporting protective gear, that alone or in combination could be reasonably construed as weapons or body-armor, without written permission from the dean of students.
- Open flame, unless approved in advance by The University of Texas at San Antonio Fire Marshal.
- Amplified Sound
University organizations may use amplified sound (i.e., when sound volume is increased by any electric, electronic, mechanical, or motor-powered means) on any UTSA campus at designated times and locations, subject to the rules in this policy and other applicable laws and university policies. Advanced permission is required (see Section B. for details). However, any event or activity determined to be disruptive to any authorized university activity may be stopped or modified, notwithstanding the amplified sound provisions listed herein.
- Location of Amplified Sound Areas
- Sombrilla: Main Campus University persons and organizations may use microphones for amplified speech. Acoustic, non-amplified music is also allowed. Amplified music is permissible during university sponsored events, such as Homecoming Week, Roadrunner Days, Fiesta Under the Stars, Best Fest, and Fiesta UTSA.
- University Center (UC): Main Campus Amplified speech/music may be approved under circumstances deemed by the University Center director to not be disruptive to other authorized activities occurring in and around the facility. University persons and organizations may request to use amplified sound on a form provided by EMCS.
- East Convocation Lawn: Main Campus University persons and organizations may use microphones for amplified speech and amplified music.
- Bill Miller Plaza: Downtown Campus University persons and organizations may use microphones for amplified speech and amplified music.
- The Vice President for Student Affairs (VPSA) may designate additional areas for use of amplified sound. If the VPSA concludes that it is unworkable to schedule two or more simultaneous events using amplified sound in different spaces at the same campus, the vice president may refuse to schedule simultaneous events in those areas.
- Regulating and Scheduling of Amplified Sound
- The VPSA may prescribe content neutral rules concerning scheduling, sound levels, the location of speakers and direction in which they are pointed, and other rules to facilitate the use of amplified sound areas, to mediate any conflict with university functions and other nearby activities, and to manage environmental impact.
- Organizations wishing to use an amplified sound area must reserve a particular area for a particular time. Reservations must be made with EMCS on a form prescribed by that office.
EMCS shall make a reasonable effort to advise each applicant how to correct, if possible, any conditions that preclude approval of its application. Even if an applicant is entitled to have its application approved as submitted, EMCS may give advice about other possible locations, or about modifications to the proposed event, that would avoid potential problems or make the proposed event more workable.
The VPSA shall approve a properly completed form to reserve an amplified sound area, unless the application must be disapproved under the below listed criteria (B.2.a.) or under rules established by the VPSA under the authority of this policy.
- Space requests for the use of amplified sound or for exhibits will be denied if any of the following criteria apply:
i. The proposed use of the space would violate the Regents' Rules and Regulations, university or UT System policy;
ii. Another event or exhibit has been scheduled for the proposed time and location, or in sufficiently close proximity that there is a practical conflict;
iii. The space requested is inadequate to accommodate the proposed use;
iv. The proposed use of the space would violate reasonable and nondiscriminatory fire, health, or safety standards;
v. The proposed use of the space would constitute an immediate and actual danger to students, faculty members, or staff members or to the peace or security of the university that available law enforcement officials could not control with reasonable effort;
vi. The requesting person/organization is under a disciplinary penalty prohibiting reserving the use of a university space, or prohibiting the proposed use of the space; or
vii. The requesting person/organization owes a monetary debt to the university and the debt is considered delinquent.
- The VPSA may limit the number or frequency of reservations for each person or organization to ensure reasonable access for all persons and organizations desiring to use amplified sound.
- The VPSA may reserve some time slots each week for emergency reservations by persons or organizations responding to events that have occurred, or issues that have arisen since the preceding week.
- Space requests for the use of amplified sound or for exhibits will be denied if any of the following criteria apply:
- Organizations using amplified sound are responsible for maintaining a passageway for pedestrians that is adequate to the volume of pedestrian traffic passing through the area.
- Any designations of additional areas, any additional rules regulating the designated areas, and the rules and procedures for reserving the right to use a designated area, shall be stated on a website, flyer, or pamphlet available at the EMCS Office.
- Amplified Sound Indoors/Use of University Buildings
Amplified sound sufficient to be heard throughout the room may be used in any room in any building, but the VPSA may limit or prohibit sound that would be disruptive outside the room. Reservations are required. Rules concerning reservations and general use of university buildings may be found in Chapter 8 (Facilities and University Services) of the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures.
- Location of Amplified Sound Areas
- Guest Speakers
Registered student, faculty, and staff organizations and academic and administrative units may present guest speakers (i.e., speakers or performers who are not students, faculty members, or staff members) on university property. In the case of registered student organizations, advanced permission from EMCS is required. Individuals may not present a guest speaker.
- Location and Form of Presentation
- A guest speaker may present a speech or performance, or lead a discussion of specified duration, at a time announced in advance, in a fixed indoor location reserved through EMCS. A guest speaker may distribute literature only immediately before, during, and immediately after the normal course of his or her speech, presentation, or performance, and only to persons in attendance. Only literature that complies with Section VIII of this policy may be distributed.
- A guest speaker may not:
- acost potential listeners who have not chosen to attend the speech, performance, or discussion; or
- distribute literature to persons who have not chosen to attend the speech, performance, or discussion; or
- help staff a table or exhibit.
- Scheduling Guest Speakers
- A registered student organization that wishes to present a guest speaker shall submit to EMCS, a completed form prescribed by the VPSA, at least five (5) business days prior to the event.
- The VPSA or designee shall approve an application properly made under subsection 1. unless it must be disapproved under the criteria in IV.B.2.a.
- Obligations of Presenting Organization
A student, faculty, or staff organization that presents a guest speaker must make clear that:
- the organization, and not the university, invited the speaker; and
- the views expressed by the speaker are his or her own and do not necessarily represent the views of the university, the University of Texas System, or any institution of the System.
- No off-campus speaker who is to be paid from State funds as consideration for his or her speech shall be permitted to speak on any of the university's campuses unless the university facility in which the speech is to be delivered will be open to the public, including members of the news media, who will be entitled to record, videotape, or telecast live portions of the speech. This does not apply to classes, seminars, symposia, and conferences intended for the use and benefit of students, faculty, staff, and invited guests. No person may in any way obstruct or lessen in any way the opportunity for the audience to take the fullest advantage of the speech, including the opportunity to see and hear the speaker during the entire speech.
- All activities held on university property and sponsored by staff, student or faculty organizations are open to the university community only.
- Location and Form of Presentation
- Signs
- Students, faculty, and staff may display a sign on campus by holding or carrying it by hand or otherwise attaching it to their person. No advanced permission is required. Signs on sticks or poles or otherwise attached to any device are prohibited.
- Any person holding or carrying a sign shall exercise due care to avoid bumping, hitting, or injuring any other person.
- Any person holding or carrying a sign at a speech, performance, or other event shall exercise due care to avoid blocking the view of any other person observing the speech, performance, or event. Depending on the venue, this may mean that signs may be displayed only around the perimeter of a room or an audience.
- Hand-held signs constructed of materials that create a hazard to other people are not permitted. Signs constructed of rigid materials, including sticks, poles, wood, metal, hard plastic, or other materials that could be construed as a hazard are not permitted.
- A law enforcement officer or the dean of students, or an usher or other University employee if authorized by officials responsible for managing the venue, may warn any person that his or her sign is being handled in violation of subsections HOP 9.37 VII.A. If the violation persists after a clear warning, the law enforcement officer, dean of students, authorized usher, or other authorized employee may confiscate the sign. A law enforcement officer may take any action necessary to keep the peace, including but not limited to, issuing a criminal trespass warning to the violator.
- Except as provided for herein or in the UTSA Handbook of Operating Procedures, nothing may be written or posted on any building, statute, fountain, walkway surface, road surface, tree, or natural feature of the campus.
- General policies related to posting signage/displaying banners may be found in the UTSA Handbook for Operating Procedures (Policy 9.09).
- Students, faculty, and staff may display a sign on campus by holding or carrying it by hand or otherwise attaching it to their person. No advanced permission is required. Signs on sticks or poles or otherwise attached to any device are prohibited.
- Distribution of Literature
- General Rule on Distribution of Literature
- Subject to the Regents' Rules and Regulations and university policies, including those regarding co-sponsorships, solicitation and prohibited expression, registered student, faculty, and staff organizations, and academic and administrative units, may sell, distribute, or display literature on campus. Individual students, faculty members, and staff members may distribute or display literature, but may not sell it. In either case, no advanced permission is required.
- "Literature" means any printed material, including any newspaper, magazine, or other publication, and any leaflet, flyer, or other informal matter, that is produced in multiple copies for distribution to potential readers.
- Not-for-Profit Literature Only
- Except as expressly authorized by Section VIII.B.2., or by contract with the university, no person or organization may sell, distribute, or display on campus any publication operated for profit. A registered student, faculty, or staff organization may sell publications operated for profit as part of a fund-raiser authorized by, and subject to the limits of university solicitation policies.
- Newspapers, magazines, or other publications may be distributed, or offered for sale by means of an unattended rack or vending machine in area(s) designated in advance by the president of the university or his or her delegate for the direction of such activity.
- A publication is operated for profit if any part of the net earnings of the publication, or of its distribution, benefits any private shareholder or individual.
- Limits on Advertising
- Literature distributed on campus may contain the following advertising:
- Advertising for a registered student, faculty, or staff organization, or an academic or administrative unit;
- Advertising for an organization that is tax exempt under Section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
- Paid advertising in a publication primarily devoted to promoting the views of a not-for-profit organization or to other bona fide editorial content distinct from the paid advertising; and
- Other advertising expressly authorized by the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents (Series 80103) or by contract with the university.
- All other advertising in literature distributed on any UTSA campus is prohibited.
- Literature distributed on campus may contain the following advertising:
- Clean Up of Abandoned Literature
Any person or organization distributing literature on any UTSA campus shall pick up all copies dropped on the ground in the area where the literature was distributed.
- General Rule on Distribution of Literature
- Joint Sponsorship
- No registered student, faculty, or staff organizations; or individual students, faculty, or staff, may jointly sponsor any event on campus with an off-campus person or organization. Only academic or administrative units with authority delegated from the president of the university may jointly sponsor events with an off-campus person or organization. All joint sponsorships must be consistent with Series 80105 of the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents.
- An event is a prohibited joint sponsorship if an individual or a student, faculty, or staff organization:
- Relies on an off-campus person or organization for planning, staffing, advertising or managing the event; or
- Advertises the event as jointly sponsored by an off-campus person or organization; or
- Operates the event as an agent of, or for the material benefit of, an off-campus person or organization, except for solicitation of charitable contributions in accordance with applicable university policies; or
- Distributes any proceeds of the event to an off-campus person or organization, except for:
- The proceeds of charitable contributions solicited in accordance with applicable university policies; or
- Payment of a fair market price for goods or services provided to the university person or organization; or
- Reserves a room or space for the use of an off-campus person or organization.
- The following facts do not, in and of themselves, indicate a prohibited joint sponsorship:
- That a university person or organization endorses an off-campus person or organization or its message;
- That a university person or organization sells, distributes, or displays literature prepared by an off-campus person or organization or containing contact information for an off-campus person or organization;
- That a university person or organization has purchased goods or services from an off-campus provider;
- That a registered student, faculty, or staff organization has invited a guest speaker under Section V;
- That a registered student, faculty, or staff organization has received financial contributions to support the event from an off-campus donor.
- The purpose of this rule is to preserve the limited space on campus for the use of students, faculty members, and staff members, and the rule will be interpreted to serve that purpose.
- Tables
University persons or organizations may set up tables from which to display literature and disseminate information and opinions, subject to the rules of this policy and other applicable university rules and regulations. No advanced permission is required.
- Locations
- Subject to the restrictions in paragraph 2. and subject to the rules on disruption of other functions and interference with vehicular and pedestrian traffic, university persons and organizations may set up tables in any outdoor location on the campus and in any large, open, indoor location.
- Tables may not be set up inside any library, classroom, laboratory, performance hall, stadium, or office, or in any hallway less than ten feet wide, without permission from the academic or administrative unit that controls the space, or from the faculty member or staff member who controls the space at a particular time.
- An academic or administrative unit may further specify these rules by restricting tables to reasonable locations in spaces occupied by that unit. Academic and administrative units are encouraged to clearly state any such rules in writing, and to publish those rules on a website or on a flyer or pamphlet conveniently available at the chief administrative office of the unit.
- If any table is set up in a prohibited or disruptive location, any university employee pointing out the violation shall also point out other locations, as nearby as is reasonably possible, where the table is permitted.
- Identification
Each table must have a sign or literature that identifies the university person or organization sponsoring the table.
- Cleanup around Tables
Any person or organization sponsoring a table shall remove litter from the area around the table at the end of each day.
- Sources of Tables
Persons and organizations may supply their own tables. In addition, the University Center Information Desk maintains a supply of tables that may be reserved and checked out for use on campus. The EMCS shall maintain, on a website or on a flyer or pamphlet conveniently available at the EMCS Office, a current description of the rules and procedures for reserving and checking out tables.
- Locations
- Exhibits
University organizations may erect exhibits (i.e., an object or collection of related objects, designed to stand on the ground or on a raised surface, which is not a table, is designed for temporary display, and is not permanently attached to the ground) that are not inconsistent with applicable university policies. Advanced permission is required from EMCS, except that an academic or administrative unit may authorize indoor exhibits in a space that it occupies and controls. Exhibits may not be erected in areas that would impede vehicle or pedestrian traffic or otherwise adversely impact any authorized activity.
- Authorization Process
An organization desiring to erect an exhibit shall apply on a form prescribed by EMCS.
- Criteria for Approval
- The VPSA shall authorize an exhibit described in a properly completed application unless the vice president or his or her designee finds that use of the proposed space for the proposed exhibit must be disapproved under the criteria listed in Section V.B.2.a.
- An exhibit may not be left unattended by the organization requesting it unless prior arrangements are made to pay for police protection in their absence pursuant to XI.C.2.
- If approved pursuant to Section XI.B.1., the EMCS Office, in consultation with UTSA police and other appropriate offices, shall specify the location of each exhibit to reduce the hazard to pedestrians, including those who are visually impaired.
- If the application is denied, the applicant may choose to consult with the EMCS Office regarding how to correct, if possible, any conditions that preclude approval of his or her application. Even if an application may be approved as submitted, the VPSA or the EMCS Office staff may provide guidance about other possible locations, or about modifications to the exhibit, that would avoid potential problems or make the proposed exhibit more workable.
- Time Limits
- In locations administered by the VPSA, each exhibit may be displayed for five (5) business days. The exhibit may be renewed for an additional five (5) business days if space is available.
- The exhibit must be removed at the end of each day and may be re-erected each morning. However, the VPSA may authorize overnight exhibits in designated locations, provided that the requesting entity agrees to pay for police protection.
- Clean Up Around Exhibits
Any organization sponsoring an exhibit shall remove litter from the area around the exhibit at the end of each day.
- Liability
Any organization sponsoring an exhibit assumes full responsibility for the exhibit, including all injuries or hazards that may arise from the exhibit. The university shall not be liable for any damage that may occur to the exhibit, and any organization sponsoring the exhibit shall indemnify the university for any claims arising from the exhibit's presence on campus.
- Authorization Process
- Responding to Speech, Expression, and Assembly
University persons and organizations may respond to the speech, expression, or assembly of others, subject to all the rules in this policy. Responding to another's expression is simply another form of expression, and all applicable rules herein, including rules regarding advanced permission or reservations, such as those related to banners, exhibits and amplified sound, must be followed. When feasible, the EMCS Office will make reasonable efforts to expedite approval of banners, exhibits and amplified sound.
- Solicitation
No person shall make, distribute, or display on any UTSA campus any statement that offers or advertises any product or service for sale or lease, or requests any gift or contribution, except as authorized by the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents (Series 80103).
- Police Patrol
- The normal patrolling of officers during regular duty areas that include speakers, public assemblies, persons staffing or viewing exhibits will be at the cost of the university. When the magnitude, timing, or nature of an event requires additional hours from police officers (including contract hours for officers hired from other departments or private security agencies), the university will, to the extent specified in subsections B. and C. below, charge the cost of additional or contract officers to the person or organization sponsoring the event or exhibit that requires additional police protection. The purpose of subsections B. and C. is to charge for additional police presence where reasonably possible, but not to charge for additional police made necessary by the content of speech at the event.
- A reasonable and nondiscriminatory fee for the additional police work will be charged for events that require additional police presence, and
- charge a price for admission, or
- pay a speaker, band, or other off-campus person or organization for services at the event.
Persons or organizations planning such events should budget for the cost of police presence.
- The university shall have the sole power to decide, after reasonable consultation with the person or organization planning the event, whether and to what extent overtime police presence is required. All fees shall be based on the number of officers required for an event of the same size and kind, in the same place and at the same time of day. No fee shall be charged for officers assigned because of political, religious, philosophical, ideological, or academic controversy anticipated or actually experienced at the event.
- Response to Violations
- A student who violates a prohibition in this policy may be disciplined under the procedures in the Student Code of Conduct.
- A faculty member who violates a prohibition in this policy may be disciplined under applicable procedures provided by other rules. If no such procedures exist, violations by faculty members shall be referred to the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
- A staff member who violates a prohibition in this policy may be disciplined under applicable procedures provided by other rules. If no such procedures exist, violations by staff members shall be referred to the Human Resources Department.
- Authorized university personnel may prevent imminently threatened violations, or end ongoing violations of a prohibition in this policy, by explanation and persuasion, by reasonable physical intervention, by arrest of violators, or by any other lawful measures. Alternatively or additionally, they may initiate disciplinary proceedings under paragraph A., B., or C. Discretion regarding the means and necessity of enforcement shall be vested in the Chief of Police, or in university personnel designated by the president, as appropriate, but such discretion shall be exercised without regard to the viewpoint of any speaker.
- Persons and organizations on UTSA campuses shall comply with instructions from university administrators and law enforcement officials at the scene. A person or organization that complies with an on-the-scene order limiting speech, expression, or assembly may test the propriety of that order in an appeal under Section XV-Appeals.
- Appeals
- A person or organization that is denied permission for an activity requiring advanced permission under this policy may appeal the denial of permission.
- A person or organization that complies with an on-the-scene order limiting speech, expression, or assembly may, on or before the fifth weekday after complying with the order, file an appeal to determine the propriety of the order limiting the speech, expression, or assembly. The question on appeal shall be whether, under the circumstances as they reasonably appeared at the time of the order, the appellant's speech, expression, or assembly should have been permitted to continue. Such an appeal may be useful to clarify the meaning of a rule, or to resolve a factual dispute that may recur if the appellant desires to resume the speech, expression, or assembly that was limited by the order.
- Any person or organization aggrieved by a decision under this policy is entitled to appeal to the VPSA by providing a written appeal to the dean of students on or before the fifth weekday after the day the decision is announced. The written appeal shall contain the person's/organization's name and mailing address, a description of the decision complained of, the organization's reasons for disagreeing with the decision, and the date the decision was announced.
- When a timely appeal is received, the dean of students shall prepare and send to the VPSA a copy of the written statement of the reason given for the denial of permission/on-the-scene order in question. The vice president shall review both the written appeal and the written statement of the reason(s) for the decision in question. The vice president may render a decision based on the documents provided, or, at his/her discretion, provide the person/organization with an opportunity for a face-to-face meeting at which both the aggrieved party and the person making the decision are present. The decision of the vice president concludes the appellate process.
- Definitions
The following definitions are used for the purpose of this policy.
- "Academic or administrative unit" means any office or department of the university.
- "Faculty member and staff member" includes any person who is employed by the university, including student employees.
- "Off-campus person or organization" means any person, organization, or business that is not an academic unit, an administrative unit, a registered organization (student, faculty, staff), or a student, faculty member, or staff member.
- "University person or organization" includes academic and administrative units; registered student, faculty, and staff organizations; and individual students, faculty members, staff members, and other agents of the university serving in an official capacity.
- "Registered student, faculty, or staff organization" includes a registered student organization under the Student Organization Relationship Statement, a faculty or staff organization under the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents (Series 40201), and Student Government and any unit or subdivision thereof.
- "Student" means a person who is currently enrolled at UTSA, or attending an educational program sponsored by the university while that person is on campus.
- "Amplified sound" means sound where volume is increased by any electric, electronic, mechanical, or motor-powered means.
- "Vice President for Student Affairs" means the Vice President for Student Affairs or any delegate or representative of the Vice President for Student Affairs.
- "Dean of Students" means the dean of students of the University of Texas at San Antonio or any delegate or representative of the dean of students;
- "Office of Student Activities" means the office that oversees all registered/sponsored student organizations; this office is under the dean of students who reports to the vice president for student affairs.
- "Room or space" includes any room or space, indoors or outdoors, owned or controlled by the university.
- "University" means The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA).
- "Weekday" means Monday through Friday except for official university holidays.
- "Day" means calendar day.


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Each institution must provide to each student, upon enrollment, a separate, clear,and conspicuous written notice that advises the student that a conviction for any offense, during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal financial aid program funds, under any federal or state law involving the possession or sale of illegal drugs will result in the loss of eligibility for any federal student grant, loan, or work-study assistance (HEA Sec. 484(r)(1)); (20 U.S.C. 1091(r)(1)).
(taken from the 2014-2015 Federal Student Aid Handbook)
A federal or state drug conviction (but not a local or municipal conviction) can disqualify a student for FSA funds.
See this FAQ sheet from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of National Drug Control Policy for more information.
Convictions only count against a student for aid eligibility purposes (FAFSA question 23c) if they were for an offense that occurred during a period of enrollment for which the student was receiving federal student aid—they do not count if the offense was not during such a period, unless the student was denied federal benefits for drug trafficking by a federal or state judge (see drug abuse hold sidebar). Also, a conviction that was reversed, set aside, or removed from the student's record does not count, nor does one received when she was a juvenile, unless she was tried as an adult.
The chart below illustrates the period of ineligibility for FSA funds, depending on whether the conviction was for sale or possession and whether the student had previous offenses. (A conviction for sale of drugs includes convictions for conspiring to sell drugs.)
|Possession of Illegal Drugs
|Sale of illegal drugs
|1st Offense
|1 year from date of conviction
|2 years from date of conviction
|2nd Offense
|2 years from date of conviction
|Indefinite Period
|3+ Offenses
|Indefinite Period
If the student was convicted of both possessing and selling illegal drugs, and the periods of ineligibility are different, the student will be ineligible for the longer period. Schools must provide each student who becomes ineligible for FSA funds due to a drug conviction a clear and conspicuous written notice of his loss of eligibility and the methods whereby he can become eligible again.
A student regains eligibility the day after the period of ineligibility ends or when he successfully completes a qualified drug rehabilitation program that includes passing two unannounced drug tests given by such a program. Further drug convictions will make him ineligible again.
Students denied eligibility for an indefinite period can regain it, either after successfully completing a rehabilitation program (as described below, which includes passing two unannounced drug tests from such a program), or if a conviction is reversed, set aside, or removed from the student's record so that fewer than two convictions for sale or three convictions for possession remain on the record. In such cases, the nature and dates of the remaining convictions will determine when the student regains eligibility. It is the student's responsibility to certify to the institution that she has successfully completed the rehabilitation program; as with the conviction question on the FAFSA, the institution is not required to confirm the reported information unless the institution has conflicting information.
When a student regains eligibility during the award year, the institution may award Pell Grant, TEACH, and Campus-Based aid for the current payment period and Direct Loans for the period of enrollment.
Standards for a qualified drug rehabilitation program
A qualified drug rehabilitation program must include at least two unannounced drug tests and satisfy at least one of the following requirements:
• Be qualified to receive funds directly or indirectly from a federal, state, or local government program.
• Be qualified to receive payment directly or indirectly from a federally or state-licensed insurance company.
• Be administered or recognized by a federal, state, or local government agency or court.
• Be administered or recognized by a federally or state-licensed hospital, health clinic, or medical doctor.
The Office of Student Financial Aid provides undergraduate and graduate students with resources about types of financial aid and student employment.
FAFSA School Code: 003863
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The Pentek PCC212 is recommended for use with ice machines, coffee and vending machines, food service equipment, water heaters, air conditioning equipment and many other types of water processing equipment. The Pentek PCC-212 is not recommended for whole house water filtration. The Pentek PCC212 keeps hardness particles separated so they cannot precipitate and form deposits when heated. Maximum hardness 15 gpg. Forms a protective coating on all metal surfaces, safeguarding against acidity/alkalinity, hardness, chloride and other factors which effect the corrosion of water equipment and pipes. pH range 6.5 to 9.0. The Pentek PCC212 water filter keeps dissolved iron, up to 1 ppm, suspended in solution (sequestered), preventing dissolved iron from precipitating, which would cause staining and discoloration. NOTE: Eye irritant. Contains sodium calcium hexametaphosphate. Avoid contact with eyes. In case of eye contact, flush with water for 15 minutes, get medical attention. Keep out of reach of children. NOTE: Do not use with water that is microbiologically unsafe or of unknown quality without adequate disinfection before or after the system. NOTE: PCC212 cartridges are not recommended for main line water applications with flow rates exceeding 3.0 gpm (11.4 lpm). NOTE: With steamers, the water should be flushed daily. NOTE: Do not use this cartridge on water that will be carbonated. Hexametaphosphate Crystal Water Filter Cartridge. Pentek PCC212 filters contain food-grade hexametaphosphate that dissolves slowly in water to inhibit scale and rust buildup. The Pentek PCC212 filters are effective for treating scale, corrosion and iron problems for up to six months at various flow rates and feed concentrations.
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Should, for some reason, you choose to sleep on public transportation, you'll appreciate this weird jacket thing that recently won an industrial design competition. Dubbed the Excubo, the jacket has a what I can only describe as a really big popped collar that's used to cushion and hold in place the wearer's neck. Mr. Big Collar also provides a bit of privacy, so when you're on the F train heading out to the middle of Queens in order to pick up some party favors you'll be able to nap somewhat anonymously. Though I must say, I don't see how such a unique design won't draw at least some attention from the peanut gallery.
The young gun who designed Excubo (Latin for "I sleep outside," in case you're playing at home), Matthew Gale, won first place in a design competition sponsored by James Dyson (yes, the vacuum guy) and the Industrial Designers Society of America. Hopefully next on the chopping block is a pair of shoes that don't get absolutely destroyed in post snow storm New York.
Excubo [Matthew Gales' Home Page]


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Luxury accommodation and critically acclaimed Scottish fayre make The Mansefield Hotel in Elgin your perfect choice for a Weekend Break in Scotland, Scottish Golf Holiday, Traditional Scottish Wedding or visits to the Castle and Malt Whisky Trails.
A warm welcome awaits you in The Royal Burgh of Elgin and the surrounding Morayshire area, where the landscape includes beautiful white sand beaches, stunning coastlines, picturesque villages, rolling hills and lush glens..
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Elgin is the principal city of Moray, and dates back to the 18th century. The medieval buildings and quaint narrow lanes of the city centre are preserved to this day and attract historians, artists and visitors alike from both home and abroad. Moray also boasts such famous attractions as The Castle Trail, The Speyside Way, The Coastal Trail, The Stone Circle Trail and The Victorian Heritage Trail, not forgetting of course, The Malt Whisky Trail.
Come and experience for yourself this rich land and relaxed, opulent lifestyle which has attracted royalty and gentry throughout the ages. The hotel offers exceptional standards of comfort and sumptuous Scottish banquets, ensuring that you too enjoy this fine Scottish life to the full.
The Mansefield Hotel is situated in the west end of Elgin, within walking distance of the city centre and all local attractions. This elegant former manse has been beautifully refurbished to offer enchanting accommodation, and boasts luxurious four poster rooms, an acclaimed restaurant featuring the very best in Scottish fayre, outstanding service, terrific beds, breakfast and weekend break rates, full disabled access and has a children's play area in the grounds.


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Still on a high from yesterday's comeback/walk-off victory the Cubs will try to win a second straight game over their rival, and continue to play the role of a playoff roadblock. Travis Wood takes the ball for the Cubs today on a cool, and wet day at Wrigley Field, it's dry now but they are expecting rain at some point today. Here is how the Cubs will line up at 12:05 PM CST on WGN.
1. DeJesus CF
2. Barney 2B
3. Rizzo 1B
4. Soriano LF
5. Castro SS
6. Castillo C
7. Sappelt RF
8. Vitters 3B
9. Wood P
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Extension County Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professional - Richmond, Missouri
Job ID: 33043
Please apply at https://hrs.missouri.edu/find-a-job/academic
LOCATION: Richmond, Missouri and primarily serves Ray and Lafayette Counties in the Northwest Region, with additional service across the state as needed.
The University of Missouri (MU) Office of Extension and Engagement's distinct land-grant mission is to improve lives, communities and economies by producing relevant, reliable and responsive educational strategies throughout Missouri. Our dedicated and knowledgeable faculty and staff collaborate with researchers and community leaders to develop and deliver programs that address needs of Missourians including: educational attainment; environmental concerns; community, economic, business and workforce development; global food systems; and health systems. For more information about MU Extension and Engagement, please visit http://extension.missouri.edu.
Extension Specialist positions are a 12-month appointment, not on a promotion track.
County Engagement Specialist and Field Specialist are Extension faculty positions on a 12-month, non-tenure track appointments to the promotable ranks of assistant, associate, or full Extension Professional. The rank at time of appointment or promotion is consistent with the standards of achievement and experience established by the faculty.
This position serves as the primary representative of the University of Missouri in the headquarter county, and as the administrative leader of the county extension office.
Youth and Families Extension program promote optimal well-being of individuals, families and communities, with special recognition for the needs of vulnerable populations. Nutrition and health education specialists improve dietary quality, increase physical activity, manage chronic diseases and reduce overweight, obesity and healthcare costs for Missourians.
The core duties of MU Extension faculty are to Educate, Create, and Connect. The emphasis among these duties and specific deliverables will vary for different appointments and evolve from year to year, direction for which is developed in an annual plan of work for the program area and for the individual.
· Educate. Extension Faculty deliver onsite Extension teaching and programming, online courses, continuing education, technical assistance, consultation, and other educational methods and interventions. The primary role of all Specialists around the state is to disseminate the knowledge generated by the University through educational programs and services to support the individual, organizational, and community goals of Missouri learners and clients.
· Create. Extension Faculty develop innovative and research-informed educational products, services, and materials and scholarly products, including curricula, publications, presentations, and other resources. Extension Faculty contribute to the scholarship of extension and engagement and to applied research, to evaluate and improve how programs and services result in learning and behavior changes that positively impact individuals and communities.
· Connect. Extension Faculty engage with learners, communities, and stakeholders including Extension Councils, government officials and agencies, partners, and with university and professional organizations. Strong connections help generate revenue to sustain and grow valued programming through grants, contracts, fees, gifts, and partnerships. Extension faculty intentionally foster diversity and inclusiveness by providing educational programs that connect to the varied needs of Missourians and their communities, through the cycle of market relations including needs assessment, promotion, and feedback utilizing a variety of media and venues.
Specialist Emphasis
· County engagement and local operations: In addition, the County Engagement Specialist serves as the primary representative of and connection to the University of Missouri in the home county and provides administrative and strategic leadership for the county office, representing approximately half of the specialist's effort.
This position will lead partnership collaborations within the county, cultivating positive relationships between the University and the community toward the development and delivery of educational programs and services that result in individual well-being and community betterment. Extension Specialists work with local and campus colleagues to assess needs and progress toward goals within their area of specialization, collaboratively producing a data-informed understanding of the conditions and opportunities within the counties served in Extension's impact areas of agriculture and the environment, youth and families, businesses and communities, and health and safety.
This position is responsible for the collaborative leadership of the home county office, coordination of county program plans, assisting the county council with financial and non-financial resources, and daily coordination of office personnel. This position will ensure the development, implementation and evaluation of MU Extension programs by involving county faculty and staff, clientele, extension councils, advisory committees, community agencies, organizations and other citizens. They represent the University of Missouri to county extension councils, county governments and other agencies in determining fiscal needs and in securing resources. The Extension Specialist will help facilitate county council elections and enhance leadership skills and commitment to supporting the MU Extension mission.
· Program specialization: The County Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education is responsible for planning, implementing and evaluating educational programs in nutrition, health, community health, food safety, food resource management, and physical activity promotion education for low-income audiences.
Professional expectations
· All Extension Faculty, regardless of appointment category or type, are expected to demonstrate competency in Communication, Educational Programming and Knowledge of Subject Matter, Inclusivity, Information and Education Delivery, Interpersonal Relations, Knowledge of Organization, Leadership, Organizational Management, and Professionalism.
· All Extension Faculty, regardless of appointment category or type, are expected to actively pursue resources to support both local and organizational operations and programing through grants, contracts, gifts, fees and partnerships.
· County Engagement Specialists are crucial to the success of Extension through engagement with local and/or regional stakeholders to identify needs, and then collaborate with appropriate campus and field faculty to meet those needs. County Engagement Specialists are expected to be involved in the development of applied studies and the subsequent delivery of those findings through, but not limited to, demonstration, field days, workshops, print, digital and other electronic media as appropriate.
· Actively participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills and increase research-based knowledge. Participate in interdisciplinary teams, committees and task forces. Work with faculty and staff located in county offices, across program disciplines and regions, with boards and organizations and with other campuses throughout Missouri with a positive outlook, high personal standard of excellence, and passion for the mission, vision and values of MU Extension.
· Specialists travel throughout Missouri regularly, using own transportation, with occasional travel out of state. Extension Faculty must work effectively, flexibly, and independently, often with little guidance. Working evenings and weekends is often required to meet the needs of learners, clients, and stakeholders.
· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support the mission and purpose of MU Extension.
· Conduct all activities in accordance with the Civil Rights Acts, Title IX, Rehabilitation, Americans with Disabilities Act and local, state and region affirmative action plans.
Administrative supervision is from the Northwest Regional Director. Program leadership is from the statewide Nutrition & Health Program Education Director.
The University of Missouri, also known as Mizzou and MU, is the Flagship University of the four-campus University of Missouri system. It is the state's land-grant university and one of the most comprehensive universities in the United States. MU's broad undergraduate programs and its' graduate, professional and research programs attract annual enrollment of more than 30,000 students. MU is centrally located in Columbia, MO, which is consistently ranked as one of America's most livable cities. MU Extension and Engagement programs are located on all four campuses and in 114 counties and St. Louis city.
An earned master's degree in nutrition, dietetics, health, exercise physiology, public health, food science or related area with appropriate coursework exhibited by the time of appointment is required.
Candidates will be evaluated on:
PhD preferred
Demonstrated ability to translate research into educational programs in nutrition, health, food science, and physical activity promotion for audiences of all age groups is critical. Ideal candidate will also have successful experiences in youth and/or adult education.
Successful administrative and leadership experience, particularly in managing fiscal, human, and data resources, is preferred. Demonstrated ability to translate research into educational programs in nutrition, health, food science, and physical activity promotion for audiences of all age groups is critical.
Effective and innovative teaching strategies that engage others, including strong listening, written, and oral communication skills. Must be able to integrate new and emerging technology into teaching strategies. Experience in designing, conducting and evaluating educational programs, and applying research-based knowledge in subject matter areas related to community cooperation and collaboration, capacity assessment and action planning, needs assessment, citizen participation, leadership, resource management, and volunteerism is desired.
Application Materials
Complete the brief online application and be prepared to upload:
· Cover Letter
· Resume/CV
· Copies of all academic transcripts, and
· a list of 3-5 references
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits
Diversity Commitment
The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.
Extension County Engagement Specialist in Nutrition and Health Education Assistant/Associate/Full Extension Professional - Richmond, Missouri
Job ID: 33043
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Christian Quaker Internet Mission [CQIM]
Using modern technology
in the Service of God
"Word of God and Foundation of the Church
is ONLY Christ Jesus!"
The CQIM is a Christian Evangelistic Mission. We belong to the Conservative Quaker Tradition and seek to spread the Everlasting Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ via the Internet.
Our basis of Faith and Practice is the direct guidance of Jesus Christ via the leading and instruction of the Holy Spirit. Our Faith is rooted not so much in outward Creeds but rather in inward leading and waiting worship. The Church is the people of God separated from the world with Christ Himself as their Head and where Christ is the Church in God is. We recognize that people today are confused due to the differing denominations within the Christian World. Which one, if any, is the true Church of Christ? The true Church is found among them who worship in Spirit and in Truth, wait on the Holy Spirit and eat and drink the body and blood of Christ, spiritually, in every Meeting for Worship. The true Church is baptized in the Holy Spirit and exhibits the fruits of the same.
In all churches and religions of men one can find people of God, for the Light enlightens everyone and all have a measure to be guided by, so if one obeys the measure of Light one has then one is God's and thus a member of Christ's ecumenical body. Nobody can judge another as for salvation, for the judge of our Salvation is Christ Jesus. The Church shows the way to the Father, thus the Way is Christ the Saviour, and calls everyone to unite in Him but the Church does not condemn those who outwardly do not seem to unite in Christ rather we pray for the Salvation of all. We uphold that all truth concerning the doctrines of the Church is written in the Holy Bible which is inspired by God thus true and profitable in all things but only Christ is the Word who reveals the truth in Scripture to His people and those who seek Him.
What is the Everlasting Gospel? That Christ has come a Light to teach His people himself and that we, His people, live under His Leadership with joy, obedience and love. We are cleansed not by our doing but by the blood of Christ which was shed once and for all for us on the Cross on Calvary.
Please visit this website often as we will be adding to it regularly. Be Blessed!
Religious Society of Friends - Conservative [In Europe]
What is a Conservative Friend or Quaker?
To avoid any misunderstanding we declare that we have no connection with the Eastern Orthodox Church, the Western Catholic Church, or the Protestant movement. We are a completely independent Christian society. We do not have anything against the members of the above groups, but it is our duty to avoid confusion. Some say that we are Protestants - but they are mistaken and we hope they correct their error.
We are committed to:
- Internet Evangelism: Share the Gospel through our web site, Internet groups, etc.
- Publications: Publish free Quaker Literature in Greek, English and later on other languages.
- Meetings: Help start Meetings & Worship Groups.


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Semperlite.com does not make any claims of warranty nor warranty any products, we will direct you to the contact and/or company of the product you are looking to file a warranty claim for, but it is the manufacturer that will determine if a claim is approved. If approved, it is the customers responsibility to pay for and arrange the shipment of the "defective" item back to the manufacturer for testing. Semperlite.com does not send return labels, pay for shipping or refund for shipping costs on warranty claims. After your item has been recived by the manufacturer, they will determine the length of time for testing and results, Semperlite.com is not involved in the process and cannot get that information on your behalf, you must deal direct with the manufacturer. Items sent back to the manufacturer for testing and are found to be defective, the manufacturer will determine if they will send you a replacement, or refund Semperlite.com for the price of the item. If the manufacturer states they will be refunding Semperlite.com please contact us with a copy of that written notification and Semperlite.com will then fully refund you for the price you paid for the item only, shipping charges and other fees are non-refundable. If your item is found in full operating order, you will be responsible for paying for shipping of your item back to you if requested, otherwise the manufacturer will scrap the item.
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Semperlite.com provides a 30-day supplemental warranty for those products not accompanied by a stated factory warranty unless categorized as Special Handling, Special Order, or Non-Stock. The supplemental warranty allows for replacement of the original purchase up to 30 days from the invoice date, subject to a possible restocking fee, and Semperlite.com will pay for the shipping costs of the replacement.
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WARNING: Wiring and installation procedures are very complicated and should be attempted by a licensed electrician only. Ballast installation poses serious risks of electric shock which can lead to injury or death.
All of our ballasts have their respective factory warranties stated on our website. Semperlite.com will assist its customers with these factory warranties in the following manner.
If a ballast is declared to be defective and is under warranty, the customer should contact their Account Manager or Customer Service to request a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). With the RMA, our customer may be asked to return the declared defective product at the customer's shipping expense for factory testing. Upon factory confirmation that the ballast is defective, a credit will be issued to our customer for the returned defective ballast plus the shipping cost from the original ballast purchase. If a replacement is needed, it must be ordered and paid for as if it were a new order. (A credit for the defective ballast may take two to four weeks to be declared acceptable under warranty).
Christmas products are eligible for return or exchange with one exception: Christmas products are not eligible for return for any reason after December 24th of the year in which the purchase was transacted.
Grow Lights and Hydroponic supplies are sold as final sale and are not eligible for return. Please allow an Account Manager to assist you in this kind of purchase in order to assure yourself that you are receiving the correct product.
All fixtures are considered Special Order and are not eligible for return. Please allow an Account Manager to assist you in this kind of purchase in order to assure yourself that you are receiving the correct product.
Semperlite.com provides service remedies on spooled rope lighting products such as section replacement and invisible splicing kits at no charge and with no shipping charge for one year from the invoice date.
WARNING: Wiring and installation procedures are very complicated and should be attempted only by a licensed electrician. Rope Light installation poses serious risks of electric shock which can lead to injury or death.
Special orders, discontinued, and non-stock items are sold as final sale and are not eligible for return. Please allow an Account Manager to assist you in this kind of purchase in order to assure yourself that you are receiving the correct product for your application. Such purchases can incur substantial restocking fees from the vendor or factory.
Many stage and studio bulbs have Average Rated Life Hours significantly less than 30 days (such as 25-75 hours). Therefore, the Semperlite.com Supplemental Warranty may not apply to all stage and studio bulbs.
We ship glass to all points on the globe. Our packing procedures are one of the hallmarks of our business. Semperlite.com takes great pride in our very low incidence of breakage while in transit. In order for a damage claim to be successful, Semperlite.com must be notified of the damage within one week from date of receipt. As the shipper, Semperlite.com will file the claim on the customer's behalf and arrange for a refund or replacement upon assessment of the amount of actual damage. The package must be received and inspected by the customer and not refused under any circumstances.
If replacement is required on product that can only be shipped in case quantities (such as many fluorescent tubes), then a replacement order for a full case must be processed and charged less the amount of the actual damage with no additional shipping charges.
If the total amount of the product for replacement due to damage or defective is less than $25, a refund will be issued to the customer as opposed to replacement(s). Shipping small, single item packages greatly increases the percentage risks for damage during transit. After 30 days, the customer is responsible for the shipping cost of warranty replacement(s).
Customer refund credits are typically processed within five to seven business days. Refund credits can be issued only to the card used during the original purchase according to U.S. law. In the event a credit cannot be issued to the original card used for purchase due to lost card, etc., an attempt on our part has to be made at least once and before a company refund check will be sent to the purchaser. The company check process can delay the time taken to receive the refund.
If the customer receives product due to our shipping error or incorrect website information, replacements will be shipped at no additional charge to the customer, and a prepaid return shipping label will be provided for the original shipment.
All returns require an Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. Returns without an RMA number will incur a minimum of 40% restocking fee. An RMA must be requested within 30 days of the original invoice date for non-defective product. Thereafter, all sales are final. All items must be returned in "new/unused" condition and in the original packaging. That includes and items sealed in shrink wrap, retail package and/or in any sealed bags or boxes from the manufacturer. Returns will be charged 25% restock fee unless a replacement order of equal or greater value is placed prior to the return being processed. The restock fee is NOT a penalty, it is a costly process to prepare an order and shipment, and then to process a return and get all items available and ready for resale. An orders shipping charges are non-refundable as they are a service that was already successfully completed. When shipping a return we recommend to use a carrier that has tracking capabilities. If you chose to send an item via regular mail, or USPS First Class Letter without tracking, you will not be able to confirm your return was received. Also if you are returning Light Bulbs, Ceramic Sockets or any other fragile items you must package all items well, and its suggested to insure the shipment. And items that arrive damaged due to carrier damage, you will not be refunded, instead you would need to file a claim with the carrier you used to ship your return as the customer assumes all responsibility for the return shipment.
Any item listed as; Special Order, Non-Stock Item, Obsolete, Discontinued, or Phase Out Item either at time of purchase or prior to return request will be Non-Cancelable and Non-Returnable. This is due to the products either being special ordered just for your order or discounted to sell off inventory of products that are no longer produced. Semperlite, LLC does not determine what items are to be phased out, or discontinued, it's the manufacturer of that item that would be making that determination. Semperlite, LLC may have to order anywhere from 250 to 10,000 units to fill your Special Item order. If you are not certain about the product you are trying to order, please contact a Manager who will assist you in making the proper choice.
The customer is responsible for inspecting the order for damages or missing items and reporting it within 24-48 hours. Reports after that time will not be honored. Product damaged in transit will be replaced at no additional charge or credited to the credit card of the original charge (this is a choice to be made by Semperlite). The product must be kept in its original package for ten business days or until the shipper makes the inspection. Credit will be issued for the exact number of items damaged in transit. Damaged lamps will be credited to your original form of payment, and a new order must be placed for replacements, we do not reship replacement lamps as we allow any quantity to be ordered at time of purchase, and it is extremely difficult to ship only 1 or 2 long linear fluorescent light bulbs successfully.
Products are sold with their respective manufacturer's warranty. Warranty periods and services vary by manufacturer and product. Not all products are covered by a manufacturer's warranty. Statement of "Rated Average Life Hours" does not designate warranty. No credits or refunds will be given to items sent back for testing until the unit has been found to be defective. If it is more than 30 days since you have pruchased the product, you must contact the manufacturer of the item for warranty services. If it is within the 30 days since purchase, please contact us immediately for an RMA and exchange/refund.
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I need to buy an Apple 12W USB Power Adapter for my iPhone 5.
In eBay you can find replicas for one third of the price. Do you know if these can ruin your phone? I am more cautious about a third party adapter than just a simple cable, so if you could address if a third party cable were OK or more safe to use with an Apple Power Adapter.


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Virtual Reality | Databases | Newspapers | Data and Statistics | Public Policy Guide
Stokes Library, located on the lower level of Wallace Hall, is the primary point-of-contact for Library Services for the Woodrow Wilson School (WWS) and the Office of Population Research (OPR). In addition to housing the WWS Reserve Collection, Ansley J. Coale Population Research Collection, and the Stokes Viz Hub, the Stokes Librarians and Staff work closely with faculty and students to provide:
- Virtual Reality Support
- Data visualization and digital qualitative analysis support
- Classroom instruction
- In-depth, one-on-one research consultations
- Bibliographic management software guidance
- Assistance with NIH Public Access Policy compliance for OPR affiliates
- Reserve materials processing
- Document delivery
The comfortable, well-lit library offers quiet study space, stand-up desks, collaborative study rooms, an electronic classroom and book scanning facilities, along with work stations for specialized quantitative and qualitative research. If you would like assistance, please contact a Stokes Librarian. We are happy to assist you!
The Ansley J. Coale Population Research Collection
The Ansley J. Coale Population Research Collection, serving the Office of Population Research, houses an extensive collection of demographic materials. The collection contains more than 40,000 bound volumes, as well as over 15,000 reprints, technical reports, manuscripts, and working and discussion papers. Sixty percent of the collection consists of worldwide statistical material (censuses and vital statistics). The collection also contains international censuses through 2009 on over 4,000 reels of microfilm. Subjects collected include: formal demography (fertility, mortality and immigration), population policy, family planning, epidemiology, child and public health, and health statistics.
The Woodrow Wilson School Reserve Collection
The Woodrow Wilson School is primarily served by the Public and International Affairs & Population Research library, which is part of the University's extensive library system and is located in the lower level of Wallace Hall. It provides reserve materials in support of both graduate and undergraduate studies, and houses a core collection of books, journals, and research materials that supplements the Social Sciences collections at Firestone.
The Donald E. Stokes Library is located on the lower level of Wallace Hall.
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From Nassau Street (Route 27)- Turn onto Washington Road (Route 571 East). At second light, turn left onto Prospect Street. Wallace Hall is behind the third building on left (stone facade). Metered street parking is available.
From Route 1 South - Turn right onto Washington Road (Route 571 West). At third light, turn right onto Prospect Street. Wallace Hall is behind the third building on left (stone facade). Metered street parking is available.


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If you've used a MacBook Pro or MacBook over the last couple of years then what we'll be looking at in this review of the Apple Magic Trackpad is old news. We say that because the technology is the same, the experience is the same, and the usability is the same; anything you can do on the trackpads of the latest MacBook or MacBook Pro laptop range, you can do here. So do you really need to buy this £59 accessory?
Rather than rush out with a "first look" or "hands-on review", we've played with one for the last 24 hours in a standard office environment to see how it compares against a mouse, and whether it really offers much of a different experience.
The device itself oozes typical Apple minimalist design. It's a sheet of aluminium that sits on your desk at a slight angle waiting to be touched, and coated with a wear-resistant glass surface. The angle is created by the battery tube at the top, which takes two AA batteries. Apple claims this will be enough to power it for around 2 months. That tube houses the power switch and the gubbins to make it all work. Aside from a green light that only lights up when it is pairing, there is very little to report here.
While the top is metal the underside is white plastic - identical to the Apple Bluetooth keyboard. In fact design-wise it is identical in its approach. It's the same brushed metal on top, the same angle, the same depth, the same height, in fact you can put the two together and pretend they are one piece.
Unlike most other computer peripherals, the surface is free from buttons. But you still get the ability to left or right click, thanks to the small feet on the leading edge of the underside. It's an incredibly simple and clever idea that works just like the MacBook Pro's system - you just click on the trackpad without realising there is no button.
The Magic Trackpad is connected to your Mac via Bluetooth, and the only other requirement here is that you are running OSX 10.6.4. Connect the device to your Mac and at first you'll believe that you've bought a rather uninspiring and expensive trackpad that doesn't do much.
Just perform a software update (if you haven't already) and empower your Magic Trackpad to deliver on its promises. A quick restart later and you're ready to tinker if you so wish, although for the most part you won't have to.
The new software gives you the power to scroll, rotate, pinch, open and close, screen zoom, and secondary click when using two fingers.
Add a third finger and you can swipe to navigate and drag windows around, while four fingers up and down opens Expose and swiping left and right gives you the ability to change applications.
Don't panic you can just use the one finger. The travel of your finger on the trackpad is more than enough to cover your screen within a single motion and that saves you having to keep lifting your finger.
There are other options with your single finger; i.e. tap to click (which can be turned off) and secondary click zoned into the bottom right corner, for example: we found a two finger click was easier, but there are choices so you can set it to your preference. You can adjust tracking, double-click and scrolling speed as well.
In practice, and it really is the same as the MacBook Pro trackpad, although we found it easier to use three and four finger movements due to the increased real-estate. The glass is beautifully smooth on your fingers and the click, which can be done from anywhere with very little effort, is responsive and you don't really have to press that hard.
With the resting feet responsible for the clicking part of the trackpad you will have to have it on a level surface. We tried balancing it on a leg - it just doesn't work - but you can use it up to 10 metres away. We're sure that swapping trackpads around in the office will lead to a great deal of hilarity.
So desktop users should you ditch your mouse? The mouse might be ugly but it will allow you to whizz around the desktop quickly and it is what you are used to. This brings with it a host of new functions and we feel it is better than the company's Magic Mouse offering.
At £59 you really want to make sure this is magical enough to replace your current mouse and we would have to say this comes down to how much you enjoy using a trackpad. For MacBook users wanting to bring that touch experience to their desktop Mac, or if dock your MacBook at your desk, then you probably don't need convincing. For us, this gives you the chance to break the excellent touchpad experience out of your notebook and get it on your desk.
If you spend most of your time on the road, with a MacBook Pro in tow, you probably don't need to lug around an extra trackpad and you won't be able to use it fully without a surface to put it on.
For us this is a mouse replacement, but it's worth heading down to your local Apple Store and trying it out for yourself.
UPDATE: The battery has just died on us (20 October 2010) after constant use since 29 July giving you roughly 10 weeks if usage on a single charge.


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Hey guess who's wearing the scarf that I submitted a lesson on earlier today? Yup, it's the character model in this tutorial Up next we will be exploring the task to understanding "how to draw an anime body", step by step. I have said this over and over again that drawing anime bodies is one of those tasks that gets easier as you draw more and more people. The only way to really get good at making anime people is to continually draw them on a daily or semi daily basis. There is no way to cut around the trim to make your figures come out looking decent. You have to be persistent, patient, and driven. If you really want to get good at drawing an anime body, you should look at, and try different lessons by various artists. Hopefully this tutorial will make things a bit easier so you can have less of a difficult time conquering your goal. Well, that's all for now I have to make some steps for the rest of the drawings that I want to turn into lessons. Have fun with this submission, I know it will be helpful in some way. Peace out people.
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In an ocean of business cards, standing out from the crowd is extremely important. This planetary gear version will definitely get noticed—making you appear more creative and hardworking than you probably are.
Granted, making one of these cards using the basic instructions provided by Thingverse is going to be a bit tricky, so don't go handing these out to just anyone. Make em' count. [Thingverse via Hacked Gadgets]


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The Galaxy Note II (Note 2) is Samsung's second-generation smartphone/tablet hybrid, based upon the design and internals of its popular Galaxy S3 smartphone. The Note 2 runs Android 4.1.1 and the TouchWiz Nature UX, and is powered by a 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos CPU with 2GB of RAM.
Stylus functionality is provided by a redesigned S Pen, with a rubberized tip for better touch response, floating touch capabilities, and a textured button for easier use.
The Note 2 is available in 3G and 4G flavors in various markets, and launches in early October 2012.
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If we receive any kind of dispute/chargeback/refund for a payment made to one of your Artix Accounts, all associated Artix/Game accounts are disabled so we can investigate. We take any kind of payment fraud very seriously!
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Flute World owns Megido Music Publications which is known for its serious Flute Orchestra repertoire. As a part of the National Flute Association, schools can benefit from Megido Music Publications. There are many ways in which you can benefit from this large selection.
Texture through Voices
Musical textures are also sometimes described as being the ways in which the various voices are combined to create a harmony. A string quartet, for instance, has a particular texture to its sound that is derived from the way the various instruments combine and contrast. This also applies to the way that the various voices are combined in vocal ensembles and any other ensemble performance. A woodwind quartet, for instance, may have a very smooth and light texture, while a brass band would have a forceful, brassy texture.
Expression, Dynamics, Style, Tempo and Phrasing
Expression is not just an important part of music, it's oftentimes the entire point of performing or composing piece. The expressiveness of the musicians in an orchestra, the members of a band or any other group of performers does depend on them having a general structure from which to work. Improvisation is an important element in jazz, rock, blues and many other forms of music, but expression can also be defined and communicated to musicians in ensembles by describing the elements of music that are most conducive to expression.
Listen to your song in performance. Remember that, as Stravinsky said, art is never really finished, it's just abandoned at some point. That being said, hearing your song for the first time doesn't mean that you're done with it. You have to do some critical listening and, if you can, lean on friends or your teachers to give you feedback.
Listen to see if the song really matches with the genre. In some cases, you may hear mistakes that you didn't know were there. In other cases, you may notice that mistakes you were aware of sound great. Keep an open mind and try to listen to the song as if you've never heard it before. Concentrating on your mistakes will not help you refine the song; it will discourage you.
Mozart, according to legend, wrote in pen and never scratched off one note on his manuscripts. In short, the man never made a mistake when composing. Hardly anyone is like that, however, and most artists do a lot of refining.
After you've listened to your piece, concentrate on what you might want to change or leave the same about it. You may want to further develop some themes and you may want to completely abandon others. You may want to transpose the entire melody to a more accessible or agreeable key or you may want to entirely restructure the rhythmic elements of the song. Your song should be thought of as being made out of wet clay, not out of stone. You can refine it as much as you want and, as is the case with all writing, a good portion of writing music is actually rewriting music.
No matter where you are, great music comes in all shapes and sizes. However, for Haynes piccolo or Haynes flute accessories in Michigan, West Bloomfield, or Farmington, look to www.fluteworld.com.