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Cowon, sweetheart: I think we should see other people.
Cowon, honey, sit down. We have to talk.
Don't cry! Please don't cry. But yes, it is that conversation.
Look, it's not you, it's me. No no, it's true. You haven't changed in years and I guess that's the problem. I have loved you since I heard you all those years ago. I have five pieces of your artwork. I carry at least one of them everywhere I go, every single day of our lives. But I don't know how much longer I can do it.
What's wrong? In a word, you're boring. You have been for years, and I've tried my best to overlook it.
Oh sure, an AMOLED screen here, a new case color there, but you have done nothing innovative, nothing cutting-edge, since the initial batch of design brilliance that made me fall in love with you in the first place.
Why am I bringing this up now? The X7. Same same, same same. HEY don't get mad at me, it's true. Be mad at yourself. Why you even bothered kind-of highlighted just how much we've grown apart, I guess.
No, honey, no... don't try that with me. No you haven't been concentrating on audio and video quality. I'm sorry babe, but I know. I've listened to my FLACs. I've encoded hundreds of video clips. It's bad enough when the specs of your last 6 or so players seem identical; from quality to codec support to the intentionally corrupted files that will lock your units up.
But? Yes. But - when my ears cannot tell a difference large enough that I can't be sure it's just not me hoping, wanting something to be different. Yes. YES! Look, there's no denying it. You're not trying. I don't know why. Maybe you're lazy. Maybe the only intelligent design engineer left you and you can't replace him/her. Maybe it's greed and low costs. I don't know. YOU DO. For all I know it's something as simple as your first design engineer over-estimated the quantity of those Wolfson DACs by hundreds of thousands, so you put them in every unit until you run out?
All these touch-screens and you never once took advantage of it. I mean, a handwriting transcription app? Since you've never bothered to license a Java machine to give us at least the apps of a '00 cell phone, but this Flash Lite that, let's face it, no one uses. Thanks, babe.
Your lack of drive is what frustrates me the most. You know, you could spend a few hours on re-designing the analog output, I mean those Wolfson's can let you sing out some nice Class-A DAC sweetness, but you keep feeding me the direct output from what's probably the circuitry implementation from Wolfson's own reference design in the damn datasheet! With a couple select components and choice layout, you could improve the SNR, lower the noise floor, increase the usable power... be *the* top player in SQ again!
Or if you're in a software mood, maybe finally add chapters and multi-bookmarking for audiobook tracks, compilation tagging, return to previous shuffle states, save states for each file so you can change video tracks without having to seek, and on and on and on. No, no. Don't pretend I've never mentioned these things before. Playing innocent won't work.
You have the power, the ability. And it's not even cutting edge thinking, at this point it's just keeping up! And you can't bother to do even that. You do your makeup and hair, and yes I love the way you recreate your body and sometimes your UI, but I know you, I know it's the same you underneath, and I would love you if you no matter how your rectangular body looks, but that's not the point.
I'm sorry, Angel. I love you. I'll always love you. But you have given up and I don't know if I can continue our relationship. You're beginning to... well... as I said, bore me.
Look, I'm sorry, I got to go... Remember what I said, yes? And take care of yourself.
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Locational price spreads and the pricing of contracts for difference: Evidence from the Nordic market (2009)
Risk Management in Cross-Border Electricity Markets in Europe - Analysis and Valuation of Derivative Instruments (2010)
The thesis thoroughly discusses the valuation of derivatives in the European cross-border electricity market. It covers two distinct electricity markets in Europe and discusses the two most important types of derivatives within the European cross-border electricity market. Moreover, this thesis introduces the relevant risk factors associated with cross-border markets and estimates these risk-factors based on the major derivative instruments. Finally, it delivers a profound analysis of the valuation of these contracts. In the first part of the thesis, we analyze the ex-post risk premia of CfDs traded at Nord Pool. It is shown that CfDs contain significant risk premia that substantially vary in both sign and magnitude across market areas. We then investigate the development of these risk premia over time-to-maturity and identify their main economic drivers. Results show a strong coherency between ex-post risk premia and time-to-maturity. Although not significant for CfDs, this relation is highly significant for implied area and system forwards, the two constituents of CfDs. In addition, we identify a strong relationship between risk premia and the variance and skewness of the underlying spot prices and also find a significant impact of hydropower on spot prices and risk premia in the Nordic market. In the second part, this thesis discusses the valuation of hourly PTRs for the German-Dutch interconnector. We propose a spike-diffusion model and estimate its physical and risk-neutral parameters using the method of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). Using those parameters, we compare the empirical and risk-neutral densities for the underlying price spreads. Our results show first of all that the spike-diffusion model adequately describes the underlying PTR prices especially during calm hours. Second, the estimated parameters show that during calm hours PTRs are traded at a discount, whereas market participants are willing to pay a premium for PTRs during turbulent hours. The premium implicit in those PTRs can be explained by either increased hedging demand or speculation of market participants. Furthermore, we find evidence for seasonality in the residuals of hourly and monthly PTR option prices. For monthly PTRs and hourly PTRs during turbulent hours, this seasonality is strongly related to jumps in the underlying spread. This result, in contrast to prior work, is the first based on not only spot but also option prices and offers further insights in the valuation of derivatives in cross-border as well as national electricity markets.
Bewertung von Stromderivaten (2010)
In dieser Arbeit stellen wir die grundlegenden Eigenschaften von Strommärkten dar, um dann auf deren Bedeutung bei der Bewertung von Stromderivaten einzugehen. Hierbei sind insbesondere die Reduced-Form-Modelle von zentraler Bedeutung. Ausgehend von dem grundlegenden Ansatz von Lucia/Schwartz (2002) zur Bewertung von Stromkontrakten diskutieren wir Modellerweiterungen, die sich in den letzten Jahren in der Literatur herausgebildet haben. Eine zentrale Aufgabe kommt der adäquaten Berücksichtigung von Preissprüngen zu, wobei die spezifischen Charakteristika einzelner Strommärkte einzubeziehen sind. Es hat sich gezeigt, dass Regime-Switching-Modelle, als Teil der Reduced- Form-Modelle, eine gute Möglichkeit bieten, Strompreise sowohl in Bezug auf ihre statistischen Eigenschaften als auch ihre Trajektorie angemessen zu modellieren.
Locational Price Spreads and the Pricing of Contracts for Difference: Evidence from the Nordic Market (2009)
In electricity markets, not only does the risk of substantial price variations over time exist, but so does the risk of price variations over space, as prices between locations can differ due to transmission congestion. To manage this risk, Contracts for Difference (CfDs), i.e., forwards on the spread between a particular area price and the (unconstrained) system price, were introduced at the Scandinavian electricity exchange Nord Pool at the end of 2000. We empirically investigate the pricing of these CfDs over the period 2001 through 2006 and find that CfD prices contain significant risk premia. Their sign and magnitude, however, differ substantially between areas and delivery periods, because areas are subject to transmission congestion to a varying extent. While the relation between risk premia and time-to-maturity is not uniform for CfDs, there is a negative relation for implied area and system forwards, which can be explained by the relative hedging demand of market participants. In addition, we find that risk premia of CfDs and implied area forwards vary systematically with the variance and skewness of the underlying spot prices. This confirms both implications of the Bessembinder and Lemmon [Bessembinder, H., Lemmon, M.L., 2002. Equilibrium pricing and optimal hedging in electricity forward markets. Journal of Finance, 57, 1347–1382] model.


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Take a relaxed walking tour through beautiful Central Park, New York's most famous background for movie settings.
Your guide takes you to over 40 movie locations in the Park. You will be surprised just how many movies you've seen that have been filmed right here!
Visit the boathouse in When Harry Met Sally, take pictures at Tavern on the Green from Ghostbusters. You can also feed the pigeons as Macaulay Culkin did in Home Alone II and have a water break at Bethesda Fountain, used in Ransom and One Fine Day.
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The Eagles have signed Anthony Scirrotto, a West Deptford and Penn State safety, after placing Antoine Harris (foot) on IR.
Scirrotto was the lucky winner out of four safeties auditioned over the past two days.
Earlier, the team brought back defensive end Eric Moncur, signed as a rookie free agent after the draft, then released Aug. 2.
Moncur is the third Eagles player to be brought back to camp this year after being cut, not including linebacker Tracy White, who was allowed to become a free agent, then signed when camp started..
Moncur played at the University of Miami, registering 110 tackles and 11 sacks in his career.
In other news on defense, the Birds were asked Sunday to evaluate the performance Friday in the preseason opener against Jacksonville.
"It's a small step and we still have a long way to go and we're trying every day," linebacker Stewart Bradley said, seeing his first game action since the 2008 season. "It's better than giving up two touchdowns, so we're headed in the right direction."
Added linebacker Ernie Sims, "We've been doing pretty well lately but we're still not where we want to be. We're still coming out here and we've got training camp two-a-days to keep coming out here and work hard."
For Sims, it was also his first experience at the Linc as an Eagle after the offseason trade from Detroit:
"I didn't have to hit on my own teammates and it felt good to go up against an opponent and work on my skills and technique versus our opponent," he said. "It was fun being in the stadium and seeing the crowd, with the wave, and it was nice."
The where will Brian Westbrook land mystery continues, but Redskins coach Mike Shanahan continues to say that the team is interested.
"Like I told you, I'm not sure what direction he's going," Shanahan told the Washington Post. "But we've been entertaining that option. I'm not sure what direction he's going at this time."
He also said there was no timetable for a decision. ESPN's Chris Mortensen has reported that Westbrook will make a decision by today.
Westbrook's brother, Byron, who plays for the Redskins, told ESPN 980 in Washington that Brian had other opportunities, looking at both Buffalo and San Francisco as potential destinations.
The Minnesota Vikings were interested in former Eagles quarterback Jeff Garcia, if Brett Favre decided not to play, Garcia's father, Bobby, told the Gilroy Dispatch, Garcia's hometown paper in California.
Jeff Garcia has since decided to play with the Omaha Nighthawks, of the UFL, although he has yet to sign a contract.


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Clarkson University Human Powered Vehicle Team Competes in Wisconsin
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The Clarkson University Human Powered Vehicle Team recently participated in the annual American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) East Coast Human Powered Vehicle Competition in Madison, Wisc. The team is part of the University's SPEED (Student Projects for Engineering Experience and Design) program.
Vehicles are judged on design, safety and performance. During the first stage of the competition team members prepare a comprehensive design report. The final portion includes presenting designs and competing in performance events.
The team took seventh place overall out of 24 teams, ranking fourth in the design category, sixth in the female sprint race, and seventh in the male sprint race. The team also received the ASME Human Powered Vehicle Judges award for their unique design.
ASME sponsors the Human Powered Vehicle Competition in hopes of finding a design that can be used for everyday activities ranging from commuting to and from work to going to the grocery store.
The Human Powered Vehicle Competition team members are junior Trisha Hiemstra, a chemical engineering major from Greene, N.Y.; and seniors Mark Czajkowski, mechanical engineering, Munnsville, N.Y.; Michael Fornasiero, mechanical engineering major, North Tonawanda, N.Y.; Peter Gadziala, mechanical engineering, Whitesboro, N.Y.; Joseph Hertline, mechanical engineering, Whitesboro, N.Y.; Thomas Manzo, mechanical engineering, Liverpool, N.Y.; Tim Marley, mechanical engineering, Gainesville, N.Y.; Edward Smith, mechanical engineering, Rome, N.Y.; Thomas Spies, mechanical engineering, West Berne, N.Y.; Daniel Stanley, mechanical engineering, Peru, N.Y.; Matthew Stewart, mechanical engineering, Ganesvoort, N.Y.; and Nicholas Szkotak, mechanical engineering, New York Mills, N.Y. The team advisor is Mechanical & Aeronautical Engineering Professor Ron Lafleur.
Clarkson University crosses the boundaries of disciplines, nations and cultures in order for discovery, engineering innovation and enterprise to come together. As a result, faculty and graduates grasp the full impact of their calling, direct their research to the world's pressing issues and lead with confidence and distinction. One in seven alumni is already a CEO or other senior executive. Located in Potsdam, N.Y., just outside the six-million-acre Adirondack Park, Clarkson is home to 3,000 students preparing for rewarding careers through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, science, and health sciences, as well as unparalleled outdoor recreation and life experiences beyond the classroom.
Photo caption: Senior Mark Czajkowski, a mechanical engineering major from Munnsville, N.Y., drives Clarkson University's human-powered vehicle. The team took seventh place overall out of 24 teams in a Wisconsin competition.


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To say that folks in and around North Medford's football program were hungry for a momentum-changing victory would be an understatement.
The once-mighty program hasn't enjoyed a winning season since 2005, and went winless in 2011 after having to forfeit its only victory in a season the head coach didn't even finish.
So when junior quarterback Troy Fowler engineered a pair of fourth-quarter touchdown drives, including a go-ahead, 65-yard touchdown strike to Tristen Holmes with 41 seconds to go against No. 3 Sheldon, those on hand at Spiegelberg Stadium could hardly contain their excitement.
The desire to celebrate a big Black Tornado victory was so immense, North Medford High students and fans alike couldn't help but spill onto the field with the players once the final horn had sounded. The impromptu celebration of the 21-17 triumph was captured on video for my Facebook fan page (www.facebook.com/krishenryMT) and had a total reach by mid-Monday of 4,840 and counting.
Starving for something to cling to, North Medford football fans got that and more last Friday.
"I think it's huge to see the reaction we received," said second-year Black Tornado head coach Mike Mitchell. "I just love to see our fans run out on the field. They were excited, and that excited the kids, too. It was a monumental win as far as program development and what we're trying to do. These kids have worked really, really hard and when you get a payday like that, it's neat to see."
The most meaningful part was that the victory over the Irish, who had won 27 straight Southwest Conference games, was completely earned. North Medford outgained the defending Class 6A state champions 407 yards to 319, forced four turnovers and was able to overcome a blocked field goal and three turnovers of its own — one that negated a potential 1-yard TD plunge by Fowler.
"We felt it was a solid football game all the way, wire to wire," said Mitchell, whose team improved to 3-1 overall and 2-0 in SWC play.
While the offensive exploits were pivotal, North Medford's defensive effort was equally important. Sheldon entered the game averaging 474 yards and 44 points against the likes of top-10 mates Central Catholic and Southridge and SWC defensive leader South Eugene, but nothing came easy against the Black Tornado.
The Irish scored their first points after a fumble by Nick Janakes gave them the ball back on the North Medford 32-yard line. Their only other touchdown came on blown coverage — one of very few moments like that for the Tornado on Friday — when Kellen Strahm got behind the defense for a 53-yard touchdown.
Sheldon's only other score came after a 17-play drive that started at its own 28 resulted in a 24-yard field goal by Nathan Starnes early in the fourth quarter for a 17-7 advantage.
"I was really pleased with how we played on defense," said Mitchell. "We actually gave them good field position a few times and we still held up on defense. In that kind of game, your defense has to keep you in it and I thought (defensive coordinator) Chris Kincaid and our coaches put together really a good game plan and the kids executed it well. That's what gave us a chance to win in the end. You have to be in them to win them and we did a good job of giving ourselves a chance to win."
Linebacker Isaac Grether was named the Black Tornado's defensive player of the week, but there were so many other notable efforts. After Fowler was intercepted at the North 39 in the first quarter, Holmes made a key interception when he broke quickly and confidently on a Joseph Kuehn pass in the red zone and returned it to the 21-yard line.
Safety Micah Brown also played his position smartly, refusing to go for a double-move and fake by Kuehn to nab an easy interception toward the end of the first quarter at the Tornado 27-yard line. Brown made a couple other pass deflections on the night and helped the secondary by making some sure tackles, one that resulted in a fumble that Sheldon was able to maintain possession on during its final scoring drive.
Janakes, Calvinn Casaday, Hunter Hermansen, Will Spence and Skyler Black also played key roles and chipped in to help Grether, who was all over the field.
"That's the one thing," said Mitchell, "I think in this game both offensively and defensively there were guys making some exceptionally good plays for us."
Now all that needs to happen is for that to continue to carry over for the Black Tornado, with patience and daily improvement still the buzzwords coming from the coaching staff.
"What I said after the game was we keep talking about turning the corner and that was a big step toward getting everything turned around here," added Mitchell. "We could have some good things happen this year if we just pay attention to one week at a time and don't get too excited about any one win."
With that said, there was still a little room for reflection left for the Tornado players on Monday.
"We work out early in the morning and at class this morning, kids were fired up and ready to go and we had great attendance and effort," said the coach. "Winning helps that."
STUDENT-ATHLETES in Oregon can now receive a free semester-length DVD or online SAT or ACT prep program thanks to a partnership that the Oregon School Activities Association has entered into through its association with the National Federation of High Schools (NFHS).
The OSAA has been accepted into the National SAT/ACT Donation Project, which covers 100 percent of the $250 retail cost of the prep programs. In 2005, eKnowledge formed the project with support from NFL and MLB athletes and numerous corporations, foundations and not-for-profit organizations.
To request a copy of the SAT or ACT PowerPrep Program, go to www.eKnowledge.com/OregonSAA, or call 951-256-4076. The website link wasn't up and running as of Monday night but hopefully will be soon. The eKnowledge company does charge $17.55 for shipping and handling.
The programs (DVD and online format) contain 170 video lessons, hundreds of practical questions with detailed explanations, 18 quizzes and over 40 hours of class work.
Reach reporter Kris Henry at 541-776-4488, email@example.com, www.facebook.com/krishenryMT or www.twitter.com/Kris_Henry
Tornado takes big step with rousing victory
To say that folks in and around North Medford's football program were hungry for a momentum-changing victory would be an understatement.


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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexicans remained on high alert Monday to possible flash flooding as rain was expected to continue during the next few days, adding more runoff to already swollen rivers and streams.
The tiny community of Mogollon in southwestern New Mexico was isolated after weekend rains destroyed the paved road leading to it. About 16 residents live permanently in the former mining town nestled in the mountains.
"The water washed away the road and pretty much made it a creek bed," said Joe Tafoya, a state Department of Transportation supervisor in nearby Cliff.
Authorities were trying to get a bulldozer "to get a road at least scraped off to see if people want to come out," he said.
Food, water and sanitary supplies will be airlifted to the community on Tuesday, according to Enrique Knell, a spokesman for Gov. Susana Martinez. Details of the mission were being worked out, he said.
The governor traveled to several communities Monday to inspect damage from the flooding since last week when heavy rains inundated what had been a drought-parched state.
In eastern New Mexico, Martinez was to stop in Santa Rosa, a community with a population of 2,800. Local officials are seeking a disaster declaration because flooding washed out roads and buckled pavement last week.
"It felt like the storm of the century for the second time this year," interim City Administrator Raymond Mondragon said in a telephone interview before the governor's visit.
Heavy hail pounded the city earlier in the summer, damaging roofs that are now leaking, he said.
Officials warned of the potential of flooding because even moderate rainfall can push swollen rivers out of their banks and normally dry washes quickly fill with fast-moving water.
But parts of the state should get a breather as rains Tuesday were expected mostly in the north-central mountains and eastern portions of the state, said Christopher Luckett, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Albuquerque.
"Comparing this week with last week, we're definitely going to be quieting down," Luckett said.
In the west-central community of Grants, two schools were closed early as a precaution in case roads in low-lying areas become water-covered, Grants Police Lt. John Castaneda said. Many students travel to and from school by bus.
Runoff is high from rains that have pounded the area since Friday.
"The water is getting into the sewers now. We're having a lot of backup from that," Castaneda said.
In southwestern New Mexico, the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument remained closed. Heavy rains raised the Gila River by 15 feet Sunday, prompting the closure of a road to the monument.
The monument's acting superintendent, Rodney Sauter, said the river near the monument had dropped but power to the visitor center was knocked out after a tree fell across an electrical distribution line. He said trees and other debris littered the river bank.
"We're still dealing with a flash flood watch. It's better now but we've had multiple surges since last week," Sauter said.
However, he said the 700-year-old cliff dwellings aren't threatened because they're about 180 feet above the flood plain
Some areas have received close to 10 inches of rain since last Tuesday. More than 4 inches fell in parts of Albuquerque, marking the wettest September on record for the state's most populous city.
So far, one person has died in the flooding. The body of a 53-year-old man was found over the weekend in southern New Mexico's Sierra County. Authorities say Steven Elsley of Phoenix died after his car was washed into a ravine and carried away.
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State Dept. warns against travel to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department is advising Americans to defer all non-essential travel to Ukraine because of continuing violence between police and anti-government protesters.
The department's travel warning authorizes the departure of all family members of U.S. personnel. The department says that while the U.S. Embassy in Kiev will stay open, the ability of the U.S. to respond to emergencies involving Americans in Ukraine is limited.
The advisory issued Friday says U.S. citizens in Ukraine and Americans considering traveling there, quote, "should evaluate their personal security situation in light of the escalating violence."
Scores of people have been killed and hundreds more injured in clashes between police and protesters. The government is moving closer to Russia. But the protesters want the country to align with the West.


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July 14, 2010
The story of the last cataclysmic American oil spill has evolved over time into a straightforward tale of cause and effect: In 1989, a hard-drinking skipper ran his tanker aground in Alaska, and Exxon was unable to prevent crude from spreading along hundreds of miles of pristine shoreline.
But the full story of the Exxon Valdez wreck is far more complex, and it offers striking parallels to today's events in the Gulf of Mexico — including a central role played by a consortium led by British Petroleum, now known as BP.
A commission that investigated the Alaska spill found that oil companies cut corners to maximize profits. Systems intended to prevent disaster failed, and no backups were in place. Regulators were too close to the oil industry and approved woefully inadequate accident response and cleanup plans.
History is repeating, say officials who investigated the Valdez, because the lessons of two decades ago remain unheeded.
"It's disappointing," said 84-year-old Walt Parker, chairman of the Alaska Oil Spill Commission, which made dozens of recommendations for preventing a recurrence. "It's almost as though we had never written the report."


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Women's U20 Nations Cup Begins in Santa Barbara on July 14
International women's rugby is coming to southern California in July as South Africa, England, Canada and hosts the United States kickoff the Women's Under-20 Nations Cup on Thursday July 14 at the University of California - Santa Barbara (UCSB).
Each team will play each other once in the three rounds of round robin play and the top two teams will meet in the Women's Under-20 Nations Cup final on July 23 in Harder Stadium on the UCSB campus.
"The U20 Nations Cup is the leading age-grade women's international competition and we are proud to host this elite event here in the United States," said USA Rugby Women's High Performance Director and tournament director, Alex Williams.
"These athletes are world-class and, given their age, we fully expect to see a handful of players from this tournament at the 2014 Women's Rugby World Cup and on the Olympic stage in Rio in 2016," Williams added. "We are also excited to give our U20s team the opportunity to play international rugby in front of a home crowd for the first time."
Admission to all games is free and all games will be webcast. The first two days will be a delayed webcast and the final two days will be webcast LIVE on USA Rugby's UStream channel, www.ustream.tv/usarugby. A full webcast schedule is available here.
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Brucellosis may be confined to a certain area of the body (local) or have serious widespread complications that affect various organ systems of the body including the central nervous system. Brucellosis may be prevented if people drink only pasteurized cow and goat's milk. Pasteurization kills the bacteria that cause the disease. However, farmers and people exposed to butchered meat may also be affected by brucellosis.
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Washington was never quoted on that. In short this is referring to the Treaty of Tripoli.
Officially called the "Treaty of peace and friendship between the United States of America and the Bey and Subjects of Tripoli, of Barbary," most refer to it as simply the Treaty of Tripoli. In Article 11, it states: "As the Government of the United States of America is not, in any sense, founded on the Christian religion; as it has in itself no character of enmity against the laws, religion, or tranquillity, of Musselmen; and as the said States never have entered into any war or act of hostility against any Mehomitan nation, it is declared by the parties that no pretext arising from religious opinions shall ever produce an interruption of the harmony existing between the two countries."
The preliminary treaty began with a signing on 4 November, 1796 (the end of George Washington's last term as president) and was ratified by John Adams in 1797. If anything, quote Joel Barlow with that statement.
DW is correct. That wasn't Washington. If it was written by anyone, it was written by John Adams.


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Robert McCrory, David Lewis Receive New Titles, Responsibilities
Robert McCrory, director of the University of Rochester's Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE), and David Lewis, Chief Information Officer, have been named vice presidents for the University, on the recommendation of President Joel Seligman and with the approval of the University's Board of Trustees at its May meeting.
McCrory is director of the University's largest single research program, with an annual budget of approximately $65 million and approximately 350 employees. In addition to its leading role in the national effort to demonstrate the feasibility of fusion power plants, LLE has a strong academic component both inside the University and in its relationships with other laboratories and universities. Over the years, more than 800 university students have received training at LLE and more than 200 have received doctoral degrees. Given the laboratory's strong academic role, McCrory will retain his current title of vice provost, as well as his academic titles in engineering and physics, while also serving as vice president. He will continue as a member of the President's Cabinet.
"The Laboratory for Laser Energetics is a key component of our nation's scientific capital and leadership, a vital component of our work toward an independent energy future, and a significant contributor to the local economy," Seligman said. "Bob McCrory has done an outstanding job in leading the Laser Lab for more than 25 years, and I look forward to continuing to work closely together for many years to come."
Provost and Executive Vice President Ralph Kuncl said: "Few people are both vice provost and vice president. But few people have the range of strategic responsibilities managed by Bob McCrory. As vice provost, Bob will continue to have the authority needed for his academic roles. And as vice president, his title now reflects accurately both in Washington and to the industrial community the leadership role he plays at the laboratory and in the University more generally."
McCrory received his B.Sc. in physics (1968) and his Ph.D. in applied plasma physics (1973) from MIT. He came to the University as a staff member at LLE in 1976. He was appointed to the faculty in 1984 where he is currently professor of mechanical engineering and professor of physics and astronomy.
McCrory has made numerous contributions to inertial fusion research. He was awarded the 1995 Edward Teller Medal for his pioneering research and leadership in the use of lasers for controlled thermonuclear fusion. He has served on the Director's Advisory Committee for Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and as a consultant to the Los Alamos National Laboratory. McCrory was elected a Fellow of the American Physical Society in 1985, and in 2004 he was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Lewis, the University's Chief Information Officer, previously also held the title of vice provost. With his new title of vice president, he will take on an expanded role in the University's strategic information technology planning.
"Information technology is an increasingly important strategic resource for the University. It is vital to both cutting-edge research and the complex administrative functions managed in today's research universities," said President Seligman. "With this appointment, we are recognizing that the rapid changes in this area increasingly require coordinated leadership across the institution. I am confident that David, his staff, and their colleagues university-wide will provide that leadership."
In this expanded role, Lewis will work closely with IT organizations and leaders across the University, including Medical Center Information Technology, which is led by Associate Vice President and URMC CIO Jerry Powell.
According to Provost Kuncl, to whom Lewis will continue to report, Lewis's new title is a natural development.
"Dave has done terrific work in advancing several important campus-wide information technology initiatives, such as the Center for Research Computing and the recently established University IT Security Liaison Group," Kuncl said.
"This new title recognizes those contributions, but it also does something more important. It positions the university for improved coordination and collaboration on upcoming projects in research computing and planning for modernization of student information and financial reporting systems. That strategic coordination is absolutely vital to competing at the highest levels."
Lewis will remain a member of the President's Cabinet, as he has been since he was appointed CIO in 2006. He joined the University of Rochester in 1997 after more than 10 years at the University of Michigan, where he served in a variety of IT leadership roles. He has an extensive background leading information technology organizations, including developing and integrating complex IT infrastructures into higher education and health care environments. Lewis is active in many national and regional initiatives, including Educause, NYSERNet, Internet2, and ACUTA.


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Cyberchase "Digit's B-Day Surprise" The kids have a really cool plan for Digit's b-day-a surprise party! But in order to keep the secret, they pretend to forget his big day. Disappointed, Digit goes off on his own and runs into Hacker. The vexatious villain is only too happy to take advantage of the situation: If he can convince the dejected Digit that he is his one true friend, he can reprogram the cyboid to gain access to Motherboard! Meanwhile, the kids have a special gift made for their pal-a chocolate "Digit" sculpture. D
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Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman "Go Belugas Go!" FETCH! competes with Go Get It!, the rival cat game show, in a synchronized swimming match, so he sends Marco, Shreya, and Rubye to learn about synchronized swimming, and he sends Marc to Mystic Aquarium to learn how beluga whales are adapted for the water. D
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Nightly Business Report Tonight on Nightly Business Report, the central bank keeps its big stimulus program in place. Now investors will hang on every word spoken by every member of the central bank. But is there a risk to too much transparency? And, NBR will begin a special series 'how to navigate long-term care' with a look at when's the right time to buy insurance. D
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NOVA "Who Killed Lindbergh's Baby?" An international hero after his 1927 solo transatlantic flight, the world follows Col. Charles Lindbergh's life and family. On March 1, 1932, his son, Charlie, age 20 months, was kidnapped and later found dead. Despite a trial and execution, the case remains controversial. Now a team of expert investigators employs state-of-the-art forensic and behavior science techniques in an effort to determine what really happened to the Lindbergh baby - and why.G
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Nazi Mega Weapons "V2 Rocket" The first ever long-range rockets were designed and built by the Nazis in a network of top-secret research labs, underground silos and hi-tech launch pads. This is the story of how scientist Werner von Braun heralded the birth of ballistic missiles and laid the technological foundations for the space race. D
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I just read an interesting article on American Banker called "Law Hits Home as Cards Opt Out of Overlimit Fees." It highlights the move of American Express and Discover to eliminate the practice of assessing over limit fees on their consumer credit cards early.
This may be good news for consumers. Maybe...
This fee ditching move comes in response to the The Credit CARD Act (Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act) signed into law by President Obama earlier this year in May.
The law requires that by February, 2010 (among several other requirements), credit card companies must have consumers "opt-in" to over-the-limit transactions if they are going to assess over limit fees.
As credit card companies claim over limit fees don't generate as much profit for them as other fees or areas of their business, complying with the new opt-in requirement to assess over limit fees may be more of a burden than a profit center.
So in response, we see credit card companies like American Express and Discover as the first to just eliminate the fee, and the hassle that comes with being able to charge it, all together.
But in exchange, we also see them raising interest rates and other fees to make up for the loss, and to compensate for the stricter requirements coming down the pipeline as a result of The Credit CARD Act of 2009.
And I bet you 10-to-1, that if credit card companies can't easily charge you an over-the-limit fee, you will not be able to charge over your credit limit as easily as before either (not that it was ever that easy in the first place).
American Express will eliminate the over limit fee on their consumer credit cards beginning October 1, 2009.
Discover hasn't announced a definite date when they will eliminate the fee, but said it will be "soon."
Well soon enough, all credit card companies will be required to have us opt-in to over-the-limit transactions and thus, over limit fees; or, they'll end up eliminating the fee all together just as American Express and Discover has done.
And although it's never a good practice to spend over your credit limit, at least this is one less "fee" consumers will have to worry about being hit with...for now.


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Department of Justice Open Data Inventory Program | About the DOJ Open Data Program | DOJ Interim Open Data Identification and Release Process | DOJ Data Catalog Feedback | Data Sets Underlying Department of Justice Reports | DOJ Plans for Implementing FITARA
To date, we have registered dozens of data sets to Data.gov, a clearinghouse for data from the Executive Branch of the Federal Government. We will continue to register new data sets as they become available for publication. Every bureau, office and division at The Department of Justice has been asked to identify and inventory potential data sets for release to the public. This includes new data as well as data that may be in existence, but unpublished.
The goal of our Open Government Plan is to improve the Department's fulfillment of its core mission by making appropriate use of more transparent, participatory, and collaborative approaches to its activities.
The nature of much of our work means that our law enforcement, national security and client responsibilities will at times come before the important values of openness. However, there will be areas in which we can better serve the public by making more information available, enlisting the public in our mission, and undertaking joint efforts with other governmental and non-governmental bodies.
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About the DOJ Open Data Program
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pleased to release a new version of its high-value data inventory as of Nov. 30, 2013. The Inventory identifies a large set of raw data and other information we believe will be of interest to the public. This publication meets the requirements of the White House Memoranda M-13-13, Open Data Policy - Managing Information as an Asset (May 9, 2013) and DOJ's commitment in its Digital Strategy plan. The inventory includes information previously published on Data.gov, through DOJ open API's and through other web-based data outlets.
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The DOJ Data Inventory has been scored in accordance with our Interim Open Data Identification & Release Process, which will serve as the Department's guidance for identifying inventorying DOJ data sets until a formal data transparency policy is released, tentatively planned for 2014. The interim process addresses protections for security, privacy, confidentiality, and other traditional concerns that may warrant redaction of some information in our data sets. Identification of a data set within the DOJ Data Inventory does not mean that DOJ will release the entire data set without appropriate redactions. The DOJ Data Inventory will be updated regularly as the Department continues its data inventory and review activities and builds its data release management capabilities.
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32. Kansas City Chiefs (1-6) - Previously: #31 - History is about to be made. Brady Quinn is the first quarterback to be featured twice in the same season of Adventures of Derek Anderson's Magic Flask!
Derek Anderson: Heyyyyzzz yeewwww quaarrrbbaaacckkk wiiittthh hawwwtt sisstturr hic! Yewww prommusssed meeee datteee wiitthh hoottt sisssturrr buutt wheere iss sheee? Yewww wannn fiiighgt?
Brady Quinn: Ow! I just suffered a head injury! I can't be here, I'm sorry, I'm sorry!
Derek Anderson: Wuuutt?
Brady Quinn: Ouch! I just had yet another head injury. Please tell Romoe Crennel so I don't have to play anymore! Pllleeeeaaasseeee!!!
Derek Anderson: I dunnn carreeee abbbouuttt yooourrr heeaadd!!! Wheereeess hoott sisstuurrr!!?!?!?
Brady Quinn: This is causing me too much stress! Oh man, there's another head injury! I guess I can't answer your question!
Derek Anderson: Heyyy waaiitt weerrunnt yeewww my teemammmatee innn Cleveellann??
Brady Quinn: I've endured so many head injuries over the years that I just don't know! Oh boy, there goes another one!
31. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-6) - Previously: #32 - Chapter 9 of Mike Mularkey's upcoming book, 101 Ways to Lose a Football Game After Establishing a Big Lead:
Fourth downs are a key part of a football game. Choosing the correct play is extremely important. Some coaches emphasize pounding the rock with a powerful running back. Others think that a play-action strike is best.
All of these options are incorrect and are made my amateur play-callers. The best option on fourth-and-short situations is to have your quarterback roll out, drop eight yards back and fire a pass out of bounds.
There no possible repercussions. If you run the ball, you risk a fumble. If you pass the ball, there could be an interception. Using my strategy ensures that there won't be a give-away 100 percent of the time.
30. Cleveland Browns (2-6) - Previously: #30 - Facebook friend Steve V. posted the following on my wall prior to the season: "Holmgren went on local radio this week and stated that the Browns will never pick below #4 for years to come."
Perhaps he meant that HE would never pick below No. 4.
29. Carolina Panthers (1-6) - Previously: #28 - I love how the Panthers are fielding offers for DeAngelo Williams. I can only imagine their new general manager, sitting and waiting by his phone...
*** Saturday Morning ***
New GM: Oh boy, I can't wait for all these trade offers to come in for DeAngelo Williams!
*** Sunday Morning ***
New GM: Why has no one called yet? Must be Hurricane Sandy. Who wouldn't want a running back averaging 3.4 yards per carry and making more than $5 million per year!?
*** Monday Morning ***
New GM: DeAngelo Williams just rushed for 33 yards on 11 carries. All of the teams will want him now! I can't wait for the phone to ring!
*** Tuesday Morning ***
New GM: Why isn't the phone ringing!??!?! Doesn't anyone realize how great DeAngelo Williams is!?!?!?
*** Wednesday Morning ***
New GM: Phone... no rings... why isn't... the phone ringing... I'm... I... Uhh...
*** Thursday Morning ***
New GM: It's all clear to me. No one is calling about DeAngelo Williams because Ron Rivera and Cam Newton are preventing it. I must... I must eliminate them. Yes... I'll dispose of them quickly and quietly, and then everyone will want to trade for DeAngelo Williams...
28. Oakland Raiders (3-4) - Previously: #29 - How sad is it that the Raiders are just one game out in BOTH the divisional race and wild card positioning? It's unbelievably amazing how terrible the AFC is.
27. Buffalo Bills (3-4) - Previously: #26 - I received this e-mail from Mark K:
Your Bills mock draft is wrong.
The Bills draft should be as follows:
Round 1
QB Tyler Bray
Round 2
QB E.J. Manuel
Round 3
QB Mike Glennon
Round 4
QB Landry "Lance" Jones
Round 5
QB Derek Carr
Round 6
QB Dayne Crist it is a reach
Round 7
They already have Tavaris Jackson
With Fitzpatrick, Thigpen and Brad Smith it will be 10 quarterbacks on the roster. One of them has to be good enough to start.
26. Tennessee Titans (3-5) - Previously: #25 - Vince Young recently tried out for the Cardinals, so it's time for the Adventures of Stupid Vince and Senile Bud! In this week's episode...
Bud Adams: I can't believe we lost in overtime to the Colts. Man servant, come hither!
Vince Young: Derrr, I dunno who Heather is she girl ha?
Bud Adams: Who's Heather? Man servant, is this your new girlfriend?
Vince Young: Derrr, I have girlfriend? I dunno even know dis.
Bud Adams: Man servant, sometimes you really confuse me. Why did I call you in here in the first place?
Vince Young: I tink you say you losted to Colted ha.
Bud Adams: We played the Colts and lost? Damn that Peyton Manning and all of his commercials. If he ever happens to hit free agency, I'm going to make sure I get him - no matter what it takes. If I have to give him part of the franchise or cheat the salary cap, I'll do it.
Vince Young: Derrr, I already tink that Peytons is free agents and sign with Broncies.
Bud Adams: Broncos? Impossible. John Elway is their quarterback. Get your head in the game, man servant.
Vince Young: OK but I dunno how to put head in game ha do I walk on field and put head on grass?
Bud Adams: Head on your a**? What are you, some sort of freak, man servant? Get out of here and let me be for the rest of the day.
25. Indianapolis Colts (4-3) - Previously: #27 - What I said about the Raiders applies here. The Colts are actually tied for one of the wild card spots despite losing to both the Jaguars and the Jets. This is going to make for some great betting opportunities in the first round of the AFC playoffs.
24. New York Jets (3-5) - Previously: #22 - Tebow time? No, it was Tebow time in the preseason. The Jets were stupid for not making the move back then and they're even dumber for their homoclitic decision not to bench Mark Sanchez now. Does Rex Ryan really believe that Sanchez gives him the best chance of winning? If so, why even bring in Tebow if you're not going to give him a chance? As my friend and forum member Body Burner once said, "Fat Rex Ryan was so much better than Skinny Rex Ryan."
23. Cincinnati Bengals (3-4) - Previously: #23 - I'd like to take this opportunity to thank Matthew Berry for his great fantasy football advice Sunday morning. In consecutive weeks, he gave us Felix Jones and Philip Rivers as fantasy sleepers. Yeah, I mean, casual fans have never heard of those two guys and would never think about starting them until they saw you list them as sleepers.
2012 NFL Power Rankings: The Rest:
11. Baltimore Ravens (5-2). Previously: #13
12. Miami Dolphins (4-3). Previously: #16
13. Washington Redskins (3-5). Previously: #11
14. Detroit Lions (3-4). Previously: #15
15. Dallas Cowboys (3-4). Previously: #19
16. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-4). Previously: #24
17. Minnesota Vikings (5-3). Previously: #12
18. Philadelphia Eagles (3-4). Previously: #17
19. New Orleans Saints (2-5). Previously: #20
20. St. Louis Rams (3-5). Previously: #21
21. San Diego Chargers (3-4). Previously: #18
22. Arizona Cardinals (4-4). Previously: #14
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Baggage Inspection Requirements for Check-Through Luggage at U.S. Airports
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This was originally published in my column for www.ieatgrass.com.
In my own sexcapades and all of the hours (and hours and hours) I have spent talking about sex, and writing about sex, I have found a common theme: Most of us don't spend enough time on foreplay.
Foreplay involves (at least!) two people, so EVERYONE would probably appreciate some more pre-game TLC. But women take an average of 45 minutes to get fully aroused. Men take much, much less time. So when you rush right into penetrative sex, it's usually the women who are getting stiffed.
Let me put it this way:
Your friend invites you over for dinner. You're very excited, because you know your friend makes amazing food. You show up at their house, ring the doorbell, and when they answer you barrel past them into the dining room. Okay okay wait, maybe you're not THAT rude. You give them a hug hello. Maybe you even thank them for inviting you and breathe heavily on their neck while caressing one or both of their breasts! THEN you barrel past them into the dining room where you plant your face directly in their serving platter of eggplant parm.
No, you wouldn't do that, would you? Because that's rude. It isn't socially acceptable. And skipping foreplay to dive right into insertion before both parties are fully ready is rude. It isn't sexually acceptable. It usually even hurts a bit on the lady's end. And not in the "hurt so good" way. So calm down on the whole quest for inevitable insertion and let things marinate.
When your friend invites you over for dinner, greet them, thank them for having you, make small talk, ask if you can help with anything in the kitchen, sip on your glass of wine, and THEN sit down to enjoy your meal. And use your utensils.
Live in the moment! Let things ripen. Say it with me: More foreplay. And when you wait for full arousal, the sex will be better. The orgasms will come easier. Everyone will be happier. Plus, foreplay is fun! So why not spend more time on it?
If you need another reason, this study showed that women who are aroused feel less disgust than women who are not aroused. This means when we're turned on, we're more likely to (enthusiastically) engage in behaviors that we would normally pass on. I am not saying that if you get your girlfriend turned on she will be more likely to say "yes" to something she previously said "no" to. Sexual pressure is for creeps. What I am saying is wait for full arousal before you get down to business, because we're in general less inhibited, and inhibition during sex = no fun. Okay, not AS much fun.
Last year I read Ian Kerner's "She Comes First." Personally, I like to come second. But I still liked this book because he asks us to completely redesign our habit of viewing sex as a before, during, and after activity. He asks us to relabel "foreplay" as "coreplay," and spends the entire book relaying one central message: "Good Lovers Go Down. And Down. And Down and Down and Down." Every man should read this book, but also women should read it too. Sometimes Kerner gets a bit cheesy, and I don't know who would actually use the oral sex diagrams in the back (talk about a mood-killer), but in general, it's a good read if only to expand your view on foreplay. Er, coreplay.
There are certain times when foreplay is not the best thing. When you rush your boyf into a bar bathroom for a quickie, you don't want him to be all "but let me lovingly caress your labia for 35 minutes while a mob of angry drunks with full bladders mob the door."
But in general, taking more time with foreplay is usually a great idea. Everyone likes different things in bed, so figure out what gets your partner juiced up, and then do that. Also, don't be afraid to ASK them. They want to tell you. Trust. Dudes, if you're having trouble getting it in, it's because it's not time to get it in! Vaginas birth babies. They can fit your dick no problem when they're properly aroused.
This brings me to another subject: Lube.
I don't like lube. I LOVE it. I think it makes every sexual situation better. I keep bottles in my purse, my car, by my bed, by my boyfriend's bed…I would probably keep it at my desk at work if it was appropriate.
But sometimes, lube can be a crutch. A woman's state of wetness is often (but not always) a great indicator of how turned on she is. This is pretty basic info, but for some reason, many of us ignore it.
Some women have trouble self-lubricating, and in those cases, lube is your best bitch. But for those of us who have no trouble getting slippery when the man-hours are applied, but still layer on the lube first thing, then we are using it as a crutch. We are using it so we can speed things along, because we're just SO excited, or tired or anxious or want to watch something really great on TV in twenty minutes. We are focusing too much on what comes next (insertion?) that we aren't focusing on all of the feel-good things that are happening, or can be happening, right now. I am guilty of this too. Let's all stop doing this, please! Be present! Slow down and just touch each other for a while, or put on those six inch heels and walk on each other's backs, or role play, or get out the plastic sheets, or whatever kinky foreplay shit you're into. Be weird! No judgements! After wetness is achieved naturally, THEN reach for the lube if you want, because lube is great and enhances sensation.
I know you all have New Year's resolutions! But how many of them are sexy? Commitments to your sex life are more fun because you actually enjoy fulfilling them, like if your resolutions were "I will eat more cake," and "I will sleep in every day." Easy peasy.
So let's all make a commitment to foreplay this year. And maybe lay off the lube if it's acting as a crutch instead of an aid.
Okay, tell me your thoughts about foreplay! Or lube! Or quickies in bar bathrooms! Go.


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Reasonable bail: Reform effort moves forwardEDITORIAL
April 21. 2018 3:51PM
A cornerstone of the American judicial system is that the accused are innocent until proven guilty.
That means that people accused of crimes should not be thrown in jail until after a trial. They may be required to post bail.
But some defendants are being locked up while awaiting trial because they cannot afford even a small amount of bail money.
Senate Bill 556 would require judges to take financial hardship into account when setting bail. Defendants accused on nonviolent crimes could be released on personal recognizance if there is no evidence they would flee. Bail would still be required for defendants deemed flight risks, or denied if they pose a risk to the public.
Superior Court Chief Justice Tina Nadeau is heading up the bail reform effort in New Hampshire. She says, "The ultimate goal is to make sure that dangerous people and the people with the highest risk of flight are being detained, and not people who simply can't afford to post bail."
That should be how it works. Bail is meant to ensure that defendants show up to face their charges in court, not as a punishment. Keeping people behind bars because they can't make bail costs taxpayers a lot of money.
Some law enforcement officials are skeptical. They support bail reform, but are worried about wholesale changes to New Hampshire's pretrial procedures that could tie a judge's hands when setting reasonable bail. The bill sets out a lengthy list of criteria that judges would need to consider.
The House last week passed its version of SB 556, and will now negotiate with the Senate over the changes it made to the legislation. We hope that lawmakers are able to reach a consensus.


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I'm a non-traditional student, 33 years old black male and have made a career in the IT field for the past 10 years and actually make a pretty good living doing it. However I want to do something that has a little more meaning and has the ability to make a visible difference in the lives of others. That along with my passion for the law has put me on the path to law school. I'm currently finishing undergrad after a 10 year hiatus on track to graduate with a 3.75 however I'm struggling with my LSAT. I took an accelerated LSAT prep course through Princeton Review (actually my last class is tonight) before my scheduled December 5th testing date. I'm scoring low, but it is improving and I do feel as though I have a firm grasp of the LSAT structure. Realistically I'm hoping to get a 150. Top schools simply aren't important to me. In fact my school of choice is Phoenix School of Law here in AZ that offers a part-time program where I know my 150 will safely land me into their program. As a result of my low practice test scores I have added more schools to my application list that generally admit students with lower scores, but have a high bar passage rate. Honestly I just want to "GET IN" law school and will do anything to make that happen.
My question is what are the true drawbacks to going to a lower tier school, if working for big $$ firm isn't on your radar? I honestly see myself practicing law on my own and eventually running for public office.
Is anyone else in a similar situation as I am?
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This is a topic that can go whichever way the wind blows...depending on what people place value on in terms of their choice of law school. I attend a third tier law school, and I had the choice to attend a higher ranked school. But rankings and/or prestige was not the top of list of priorities, rather I based my decision on affordability (I got scholarships), student's satisfaction, faculty support, reputation, and bar passage rates.
Even though my school is in the third tier, it wonderful and expansive placement of graduates beyond the state and region (most lower ranked schools are regional in the sense of job opportunities and usually do not extend outside the state), and bar passage rates are very strong and are on the rise. This may even be good for those that are looking to go into practice for themselves or running for office if they attend a school in the state they wish to practice. The familiarity of the state's school may be home field advantage. But you cannot underestimate the power of a degree from a Top law school as well for those same endeavors, they may hold more weight, but it does not effectually make the 3rd tier JD holder weightless. Experience and skills you acquire after law school is really what sets you apart, not which school you attended, because eventually it becomes irrelevant (told to me by a former supreme court judge in GA).
Many people get caught up in the rankings so much because they feel like the education at higher ranked law schools are substantially better (or they insecure). This is def. not always true, the advantage of a JD from a top tier school means more (or easier) opportunities for a acquiring a job and the prestige. There are many comparable lower tier schools that can match or beat the bar passage rates of higher ranked schools or the curriculum are just as challenging, or even more (some tier 4 have a very harsh grading curve). To me there is no disadvantage of attending a lower ranked school as long as they meet your needs and their bar passage rates are strong, because that is what matters in the end. But again, that is very subjective and others may state that going to a lower ranked school is a waste of time and money. But those are also individuals that may have never attended a lower ranked school so their opinion may be unjustified (I see that a lot on these boards where people bash lower tiered schools but never attended one, but just going off the presumption that they are inferior since they are not ranked).
I do not know what I plan to do when I graduate, but I imagine that I would work for a law firm. And based on my schools placement success, I feel like I would have a great job upon graduation (provided that the economy is booming by 2012 lol). So, do not get caught up in lower tier= inferior because that is simply not true. Determine what your must haves are for your potential law school and make an informed decision based on that, not on rankings. : )
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They say sharing is caring, so I'm going to share one of my favourite campaign shoots. Bringing someone's collection to life and creating imagery that captures the essence of the designs is in my opinion, what a campaign shoot is all about. I recently had the privilege of being asked by Stephanie from SE by Sant Elia to design the makeup for their resort 17 collection, "Taken by the Sky". A collection that is all about "1970s boho luxury with an effortless twist, European vintage glam and free spirits, reinterpreted into modern and relevant shapes" this is what we created.
This was shot in a motel that looked like it had been The team behind this shoot comprised:
Photography: Jason Henley // Stylist: Jana Bartolo // Hair: Nathan Cherrington // Makeup: Sonia Allen // Model: Pauline from Chic Management // Creative Direction: Mother Father PR
I loved so many pieces of this collection and my wish list kept growing as the day progressed! I asked Stephanie who she had in mind when she was designing and she told me that she wanted to create a wardrobe of wearable yet show-stopping occasion pieces, that were luxurious and flattering on the female figure.
"The collection has a touch of cheekiness, it's for a woman who likes to get noticed but doesn't take herself too seriously".
My favourite from the collection was the The Edge of Seventeen jumpsuit while for Steph it was the lace co-ord pant and top set from the "Bird in Flight" story which only just last week spotted being worn by Ally from Substance Style Blog to Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney.
For the makeup I created a look that I like to call "undone glamour" which took influence from the 1970s but is wearable for the modern woman. The skin was creamy and glowing, the cheekbones illuminated, the eyes were metallic golden amber with lots and lots of lashes and liquid liner. Brows were groomed and defined while lips were a mix of pink and brown lipstick blended with Egyptian Magic balm.
You can follow the SE by Sant Elia label on Instagram or get in touch via the website.
I loved being part of this campaign shoot and I hope you enjoyed reading how it all came together. Please let me know if you have any questions about the products used or how I worked with them. Now I'm off to do some shopping!


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Amarillo, TX – Fr. Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life, today commented on the bankruptcy filing of the Birmingham abortion clinic, Summit Medical Center. The abortion facility had been closed since July after wrongfully giving a woman with a late term pregnancy and high blood pressure the abortion drug RU-486, resulting in the delivery of a six-pound, four-ounce stillborn baby.
"We hope that the financial bankruptcy of this abortion clinic reminds the community of the moral bankruptcy of every abortion clinic," stated Fr. Pavone. "A business that makes its money destroying innocent human life should not be a part of any community."
Priests for Life is the nation's largest Catholic pro-life organization dedicated to ending abortion and euthanasia. For more information, visit www.priestsforlife.org.


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4 Guys from the Future prove Danes can rock
They're young, they're Danish, and they're described as the new MGMT. 4 Guys From The Future join us in the Culture studio to tell us why Scandinavian music's not just cheesy pop. Also, Charlotte Gainsbourg reveals how her live shows inspired her latest album, and why a World-Cup-winning footballer's casting a 21st century eye over old-style freak-shows.
4 Guys from the Future on tour:
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