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referred to in paragraph 35 as ‘belong[ing] to the core of the Christian faith’, namely ‘the universal and therefore also exclusive mediation of salvation through Jesus Christ’. I for one believe that the benefits of universality have been vastly overrated
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The Concept of Secular Philosophical Grounding
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world as well as the necessary experiences with people from religions and cultures other than one’s own, this new age of philosophy can be easily mistaken for the achievement of moral universality. The United Nations and other major global bodies, the
Olympe Audouard, Hubertine Auclert, and the Gender Politics of the Civilizing Mission
Building on Joan Scott's argument that the struggles of feminists since the Revolution have been rooted in the paradoxes of republican universalism, this article explores how two nineteenth-century feminists—Olympe Audouard and Hubertine Auclert—sought to escape the problem of sexual difference through engagement with the civilizing mission. They criticized the civilizing mission as chauvinistic and misogynistic to reveal how republican universalism had failed to address inequalities of both sex and race. They also proposed more inclusive forms of universalism: in her writing on Turkey, Audouard advocated cosmopolitanism, in which all peoples, regardless of race or sex, could contribute to civilization, while Auclert, in her writing on Algeria, supported assimilation as a way to endow both French women and Arabs with the rights of French men. Yet their versions of universalism were no less paradoxical than republican universalism. Through cosmopolitanism and assimilation, they invoked new others and worked strategically to displace sexual difference with racial, national, and religious difference.
Stefan Nygård and Johan Strang
The purpose of this article is to explore the logic of conceptual universalization from the perspective of the European peripheries. We tentatively combine a discussion of the way in which intellectuals claim universal validity and applicability for
Badiouian Diagnosis, Lacanian Cure, Sartrean Responsibility
an ethics of the Same that presupposes indifference to differences. If infinite propagation of bodies and languages is all there is in the situation, then what founds universalism and secures uncompromising equality between endlessly proliferating
Remaking the World Cultures Displays at the National Museum of Scotland
cultural citizenship in a context of a renewed debate about Enlightenment ideals and universalism, prompted by large metropolitan museums in London. To situate the developments, this article begins with an episodic historiography of the National Museum of
French existentialism is commonly regarded as the main impetus for the universal significance that Kafka gained in postwar France. A leading critic, Marthe Robert, has contended that this entailed an outright rejection of interest in the biographical, linguistic and historical dimension of Kafka's writing in order to interpret it as a general expression of the human condition. This article will consider this claim in the light of Sartre's original conceptualization of a dialectic of the universal and the particular in the intercultural mediation of the work of art. The notion of a 'true universality' proposed by Sartre as a defence of Kafka during the 1962 Moscow Peace Conference will allow for a reassessment of Robert's criticism in a paradoxical reversal of terms: it is precisely the inevitable loss of context and the appropriation within one's own particular situation which allow the literary work to elucidate a foreign historical context and thereby gain a wider significance. Rather than a universal meaning of the work, Sartre's concept points to literature's potential to continually release specific meanings in new contexts.
Daniel Levy and Natan Sznaider
Images of German victims have become a ubiquitous feature of political debates and mass-mediated cultural events in recent years. This paper argues that changing representations of the Holocaust have served as a political cultural prism through which histories of German victimhood can be renegotiated. More specifically, we explore how the centrality of the Holocaust in Germany informs how the postwar expulsion of twelve million ethnic Germans has been remembered during the last sixty years. Most interpretations of the destruction of European Jewry and the expulsion of ethnic Germans from Poland and Czechoslovakia and their corresponding memory cultures treat these memories as mutually exclusive manifestations of competing perceptions of national self understanding. We suggest that memories of both the Holocaust and expulsions are entwined. The Holocaust remains a specific event but also spans a universalizing human rights discourse that conceals the magnitude of the Holocaust as a particular historical occurrence; at the same time, the expulsion stops being a particular event and is being reframed as a universal evil called "ethnic cleansing." Examining recent political and public debates about how the expulsions of ethnic Germans are politicized and remembered reveals how comparisons to other incidents of state sanctioned violence and claims of singularity shape the balance of universal and particular modes of commemoration.
After a time of silence, Jewish identity often appeared to be reclaimed, or redefined, through connecting to Yiddish (folk-) song. Since Yiddish songs have become a kind of musical historic archive, Jews find in this repertoire different expressions of Jewish identity. They are able to embark on a joyful learning process as opposed to the sadness or silence they have been confronted with before. Meanwhile, the interest of non-Jews for this subject teaches them about a multi-faceted Jewish life, as opposed to only learning about the Shoah or the dramatic political struggles of Israel. This kind of cultural exploration becomes a strong tool for intercultural dialogue and peace. Both Jews and non-Jews participate in an inclusive learning-experience about a European Jewish heritage, which appears to be a discovery for both, on different levels. Depending on the choice of repertoire and a specific pedagogical approach, this particular way of learning appears to contribute to consciousness and universal thinking. The usual chauvinism that might result from reclaiming one's ethnic, cultural or religious identity does not seem to occur in this case. This article details Europe's quest for Yiddish culture after the Second World War and its consequences for Jewish and non-Jewish life today, seen through the eyes of a singer and pedagogue of Yiddish songs.
Anyone who studies post-socialist political economy probably has to begin a discussion of ‘the commons’ and common property resources by explaining the relationship between common property and collectivism, and the enormous impact that liberal and neo-liberal thought and institutions have had on the social economies of the Eastern European commons. In this article, I want to do this in three ways. First, I argue that contemporary accounts of socialist and post-socialist common property resources and practices have been shaped by the commitments of neo-liberalism and have had the very particular effect (and perhaps intent) of discrediting certain kinds of collective action and common property institutions. Second, I illustrate the ways in which a new definition of the commons has emerged in Europe—one that struggles to harmonize juridical and political aspirations for a peaceful and inclusive European Union with a common economic project and space of harmonized markets and trade policy. These twinned projects of this new ‘common economic union’ and their own versions of what constitutes a public, a commons, as well as their universal value, are increasingly conflated with post-colonial notions of a return to Europe and with deeply historical and racialized views of identity and commonality. The building of markets through the institutions and projects of structural adjustment and shock therapy has resulted in a thoroughgoing integration of the economies of the region with those of the broader international market and a fundamental recomposition of class forces in the region.

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A bull housed at Olmsted County's small Zollman Zoo will help Minnesota's effort to bring back a genetically pure herd of American plains bison.
The county worked with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) this fall to do a genetic test on the bull and found that not only is it pure bison, but its lineage is different from the other buffalo kept in the state. That means its offspring will be key to providing the genetic diversity needed to build a healthy herd.
The DNR sent Zollman Zoo, just west of Rochester, three female bison from Minneopa State Park to live and mingle with the bull. The four bison will be kept at the zoo, and with any luck their offspring will be spread out among two state parks and the Minnesota Zoo to keep growing the herd, said Ed Quinn, natural resource program supervisor for the DNR.
"Genetically, this gives us a really good slice of the pie that we didn't have much of," Quinn said. "With Olmsted in the partnership, now we'll have another place where bison are produced and where folks can come see them."
The last wild bison disappeared from Minnesota nearly 150 years ago, when the animals were hunted to the brink of extinction. While numbers have rebounded to an estimated 500,000 nationally, the vast majority of those — more than 90% — have been bred with cattle. Genetically pure bison are hard to find, and almost all come from one of just a handful of national parks.
Small herds have been kept in Minnesota since at least the 1960s. The DNR and the Minnesota Zoo in Apple Valley were delighted to discover that almost all of the bison kept on public land in the state were genetically pure.
They started the conservation herd partnership in 2011 as a way to keep growing the number of pure bison kept in the state and weed out those that had been bred with cattle.
The state now has about 150 of the animals spread out over four locations: Blue Mounds State Park in Luverne, Minneopa State Park in Mankato and at the Minnesota Zoo and Zollman Zoo.
It takes about 500 bison to create a self-sustaining population with enough genetic diversity to avoid inbreeding, Quinn said.
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The DNR plans to reach 500 bison slowly by building up a network of parks where a few hundred, a few dozen or even just a few can be kept. They will then be shifted around the participating sites based on their lineage to stay genetically diverse.
Dakota County is also interested in joining the partnership. The county has asked lawmakers for up to $560,000 to introduce about 15 bison into the county's Spring Lake Park Reserve near Hastings.
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While some may indulge in the occasional glass of wine after work or a bottle of beer while watching a football game, many Americans take their alcohol consumption to the extreme.
The CDC defines binge drinking as four or more drinks in one sitting for women, and five or more drinks in one sitting for men. According to a recent CivicScience poll, about one-third of Americans 21 and older binge drink at least once in a given month.
CivicScience asked more than 1,500 American men over the age of 21 how often they drank, and 14% said they binged at least eight times in the last 30 days. Similarly, 8% of American women 21 and older say the same, although significantly less have binged 10 or more times.
In CivicScience’s last report on binge drinking, 71% of women reported zero binge drinking, meaning, over the last few years, more women are binging on alcohol.
The age of the individual also appears to play a role in drinking habits. In general, the older the individual is, the less they seem to indulge in binge drinking.
Although, when broken out by gender as well as age, the data show men between 35 and 54 are more likely to have binged to some extent in the last 30 days than men under 35. The majority of female binge-drinkers are under 35, and the total percentage of women under 35 who binge drink is higher than men under 35 who binge drink.
To better understand the age differences between men and women who binge drink, CivicScience cross-compared men and women who indicated they were a student within the past two years with recent drinking habits. While current or recent (within the last two years) students have binged at roughly the same rate, 15% of men reported binge drinking 10 or more times in the last 30 days.
The known physical and psychological effects of binge drinking are not the only area of concern. Drunk driving causes more than 10,000 deaths a year in the U.S. alone, accounting for one-third of all traffic-related fatalities.
With this in mind, CivicScience asked over 2,000 Americans if they knew how many drinks would push them over the legal blood alcohol content limit for their state. While the majority (57%) of those questioned were aware of how many drinks they would need to consume to be over the limit, an alarming 43% were not.
And men tend to be more aware of how many drinks put them over the limit than women are.
These comparisons naturally led us to investigate the use of rideshare apps by binge and non-binge drinkers, and the results are encouraging. Binge drinkers (both men and women) are much more likely to use rideshare apps than non-binge drinkers. And considering women tend to be less aware of the blood alcohol content limit, it’s a good thing that 55% use rideshare apps.
Ultimately there are more people in the U.S. who do not binge drink than there are who do, but the fact that more than one third of both genders does so at varying frequencies is certainly a safety concern. And, while there are more women binge drinkers than there were two years ago, at least there are more drinkers opting to hail an Uber.


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Galileo Financial Technologies, the digital payments platform provider for many of North America’s largest financial technology companies, has launched what it says is a faster and cheaper way to create debit cards.
Galileo Instant allows businesses to introduce debit card programs in as early as two weeks, the Salt Lake City, Utah-based company said in a Thursday (June 25) announcement.
While any business can use the tool to create branded debit cards issued by a financial institution, Instant is especially useful for the U.S. businesses paying millions of 1099 or contract workers, Galileo said.
By collaborating with banks to standardize debit card issuing, Galileo said it reduces the cost and time of market entry compared to traditional solutions. Galileo did not provide the price of the service.
“In time and dollars, the barriers to entry in digital payments have been prohibitively high, even as the need for solutions has grown,” said Cole Wilkes, managing director of Galileo Instant, in a statement. “Fast growing companies ... need to pay their content creators and gig workers quickly and easily, but there hasn’t been an easy way to do that.”
Galileo’s digital payments platform provides savings and checking account-like abilities through its application programming interfaces (APIs). The firm’s offerings can be accessed through desktop, mobile and a tangible debit card. Its APIs have fueled functions including direct deposit, account setup, funding and check balance, among other features.
The firm’s clients include Chime, Monzo, KOHO, Revolut, Robinhood, TransferWise and Varo.
Last fall, Instant launched in beta mode. Prior to this month’s full launch, Instant had a waiting list of more than 100 businesses, Galileo said.
“In a live demo, we went from idea to issued card to completed transaction in less than an hour,” Wilkes said.
Last spring, Social Finance Inc. (SoFi), the San Francisco-based online personal finance company, bought Galileo for $1.2 billion in shares and cash.
“SoFi has established itself as a leader in the fintech sector, providing our more than one million members a full array of financial products to help them get their money right,” said SoFi CEO Anthony Noto at the time of the announcement.

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Objective: To estimate the association of improved nutrition in early life with adult intellectual functioning, controlling for years of schooling.
Design: Prospective cohort study.
Setting: Four villages in Guatemala, as well as locations within Guatemala to which cohort members migrated.
Participants: Individuals who had participated as children in a nutrition supplementation intervention trial from March 1, 1969, through February 28, 1977 (N = 2392). From May 1, 2002, through April 30, 2004, adequate information for analysis was obtained from 1448 of 2118 individuals (68.4%) not known to have died.
Interventions: Individuals exposed to atole (a protein-rich enhanced nutrition supplement) at birth through age 24 months were compared with those exposed to the supplement at other ages or to fresco, a sugar-sweetened beverage. We measured years of schooling by interview.
Main outcome measures: Scores on the Serie Interamericana (InterAmerican Series) tests of reading comprehension and the Raven Progressive Matrices, obtained from May 1, 2002, through April 30, 2004.
Results: In models controlling for years of schooling and other predictors of intellectual functioning, exposure to atole at birth to age 24 months was associated with an increase of 3.46 points (95% confidence interval, -1.26 to 8.18) and 1.74 points (95% confidence interval, 0.53-2.95) on the InterAmerican Series and Raven Progressive Matrices tests, respectively. There was no statistical interaction between exposure to atole at birth to age 24 months and years of schooling on either outcome (P = .24 and P = .60, respectively).
Conclusion: Improved early-life nutrition is associated with increased intellectual functioning in adulthood after taking into account the effect of schooling.

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3 pound turkey roast (I used Butterball), skin removed
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup chicken broth (I used low sodium)
In a small bowl, stir together garlic powder, salt, paprika, Italian seasoning, and pepper.
Brush the turkey roast with oil then rub the spice mixture all over the turkey. Place in slow cooker and pour in chicken broth.
Cover and cook on Low for 5 to 6 hours or until turkey is tender.
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Brown Sugar and Garlic Chicken
Chile and Tomato Shredded Chicken with Cheese Sauce
Creamy Butternut Squash Soup
Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Simply the Best Macaroni and Cheese
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Standard & Poor's revised Newport Hospital's outlook to negative from stable last week, citing an unexpected increase in operating losses. The change affects $24.9 million of bonds issued in 1999 by the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp. on behalf of the hospital. Standard & Poor's rates the debt A.
"The negative outlook reflects concern about the higher operating loss and negative cash flow in 2009," Standard & Poor's credit analyst said Cynthia Keller-Macdonald in a press release. "While we expect some level of losses in the near future, they need to be lower and cash flow needs to be positive to maintain liquidity."
Newport Hospital's operating loses in 2009 have increased to $5.6 million from $3.8 million largely due to the poor economy, according to Standard & Poor's analysts. The rating agency cited the hospital's strong balance sheet, excellent liquidity and low debt level as positive credit factors.

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Hello everyone, in previous posts plc247.com showed you how to use several different types of PLC to control Servo Detla ASDA-B2 by high-speed pulse generation method. Today I continue to write a tutorial for you to use PLC Keyence to control Delta B2 Servo.
The PLC model Keyence plc247.com uses is KV-5500 (the KV-5000, KV-3000 models are the same) and I will guide you to connect and control in the simplest and easiest way possible.
PLC Keyence & Delta B2 Servo “Wiring Diagram”
+ PLC Keyence KV-5500, KV-5000, KV-3000 have built-in 2 high-speed pulse generator axes, in this project plc247.com uses X-Axis
Delta ASDA-B2 Servo Motor Configuration
We need to set the following parameters so that the Servo can receive the “high-speed pulse” control signal generated from the PLC
PLC Keyence “Pulse Train Output” Setting
plc247.com recommends you to configure as below to implement Project easily
Note: Select Position No.1 as “ABS-Absolute” control mode
PLC Keyence “Servo Control” Example
+ I/O Setup & Servo “On/Off” Control
+ Origin Return Command
+ Axis Jog Process
+ Axis Multi-Position Control
Project Video Tutorial
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Bayern three wins from title as Arsenal loom
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Bayern's Thomas Mueller celebrates after scoring during the German first division Bundesliga soccer match between FC Bayern Munich and Fortuna Duesseldorf, in Munich, Germany, Saturday, March 9, 2013. (AP Photo/Matthias Schrader)Bayern Munich are now just three wins away from their 23rd German league title after fighting back for a 3-2 win over Fortuna Duesseldorf on Saturday to leave them 20 points clear in the Bundesliga.
With nine matches left this season, Bayern are set to claim the record for the earliest confirmed Bundesliga title victory and lift their first silverware since May 2010.
If they win their next three games, the Bavarian giants will be confirmed league winners at Eintracht Frankfurt on April 6.
It would be a title based on a remarkably solid defence as even after leaking two goals against Frankfurt, they have conceded just ten in the league all season.
Victory over Fortuna took Bayern's winning run to 11 matches as Germany defender Jerome Boateng's 86th-minute header gave them three more points after Thomas Mueller and then France wing Franck Ribery had earlier equalised.
Bayern are bidding to become the first German team to win the treble and face Arsenal in the second round of the Champions League on Wednesday with a 3-1 lead from the first leg in London three weeks ago.
"You get days like these, but what matters is that we won. It's good for our mental state prior to playing Arsenal," said goal-scorer Ribery.
Ex-Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola will take charge of Bayern on July 1 and current trainer Jupp Heynckes is determined to bow out after three years in charge with a title, but is refusing to accept congratulations just yet.
"As the game showed, you've never won a match before kick-off," said Heynckes, who side distanced second-placed Borussia Dortmund even further after the latter's 2-1 defeat at Schalke.
"Until it's a mathematical certainty, we're not accepting congratulations.
"We were too passive in the first half-hour, we didn't cover enough ground, there wasn't enough bite.
"But we turned it around thanks to our class, although it was tight.
"All credit to Fortuna, they made life hard for us, but we also saw that we have fantastic morale." With stars Javi Martinez and Dante rested, match-winner Boateng said the team had shown their character.
"It wasn't our best performance, but it's a mark of our quality that we can turn a game like that around," said the Germany defender.
"We showed morale as a team and fought back twice.
"I think that's important for the rest of the season."


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Fishing is a hobby like no other. Whether your fishing goal is to catch and eat fish, or to catch and study stunning animals, it is a great hobby to get into and one which will take you all over the world. Fishing is incredibly popular as a hobby and anglers have the chance to see and come into contact with some of the most incredible creatures in our waters.
If you are new to fishing, or a fishing veteran looking for a challenge, we have a list of the fish you should aim to catch during your lifetime. All of these creatures are unique and have their own quirks, and will provide you with memories to take with you throughout your life.
The sailfish is a majestic creature with a high dorsal fin, and it can be found in tropical waters. The sailfish is a beautiful creature and it is certainly a prize every fisherman wants to win. When trying to catch this fish, you need to head to tropical waters with a depth of at least 30 feet, and make sure you are quick on the draw as this fish is the fastest in the sea. Reaching a speed of 80mph, you need to have your wits and strength about you if you want to catch this beauty!
The giant trevally is a fish which is found in warm Pacific waters and it is a tough one to catch. Silver in color and bulky in size, this fish has a lot of stamina and strength so it is a big challenge for anglers to catch on a fishing trip. Make sure you have a strong rod and reel handy for this catch and warm up those muscles for the fight you’ll have on your hands!
The Bluefin Tuna is one of the biggest of tuna species and is known the world over and the king of tuna. This stunning fish is identified by its silver body and blue fin which pokes out of the water as it swims. The fish is large is size and bulky which makes it difficult to catch, but if you do manage to hook this fish you’ll be treated to an amazing sight. They can be found in the Altantic Ocean.
There are many unique shapes and sizes of fish in the world and one of the most unique of all is the swordfish. Swordfish are characterized by their sharp, flat, pointed bill. They are a sight to behold and are a prize which many anglers wish to add to their collection. In order to catch a swordfish, you need to be strong and swift, and set up camp in temperate and tropical ocean shelf waters.
A vibrant cousin of Bluefin tuna, yellowfin tuna is incredible and can be seen rocking a bright and bold yellow fin and underbelly. This fish is large and bulky, and again is one of the most sought after tuna species by anglers. These fish prefer warm waters and can be usually seen swimming around in the Atlantic and Indian oceans. If you manage to reel this fish in you will definitely want to get a photo or two!
Salmon is a popular culinary fish and it is often used in healthy dishes as part of a balanced diet. Atlantic Salmon is an incredibly large species of fish and after two years they often reach a length of 3 feet. Atlantic Salmon is found in the Atlantic ocean close to the USA and Canada and is often sought after by anglers. The fish is silver and white in color with soft speckles over its back. It is currently considered endangered in the wild and this is why it is a great idea to catch it sooner rather than later.
If you are looking for a super colorful and vibrant fish to add to your photo collection, this is the one to catch. Dorado, also known as a dolphin fish or mahi mahi is a bright yellow-green colored fish which has a unique face shape. These beautiful fish are very fast swimmers and they weave between seaweed and coral in a flash. You’ll need your wits about you when catching a dorado but it would be well worth the effort.
Wahoo does more than describe the name of this next fish. In fact, it is likely the noise you will make when you finally manage to catch this streamlined racer. All the fishing tips in the world can’t prepare you for how fast this fish is and how difficult it can be to catch. The Wahoo is like a wild torpedo with its long bill and striking blue stripy skin making it a blur in the water. They love to hang out in warm waters and can be found in large groups, so even if they are difficult to reel in you won’t have any issues finding them!
The Barracuda is a fish which is pretty scary to behold. With a face reminiscent of a dinosaur, this long thin fish is menacing and is certainly one for your fishing bucket list. To catch this amazing creature, you will need to tackle this 7 foot long animal with tactics and speed. Head to tropical waters and stay in the shallow depths of sea grass and coral reefs to find this beauty.
Trout have many species around the world, but this species of Trout is only found in America. A large species of Char, the Lake Trout can grow up to 4 feet and lives for as long as 50 years. To catch one of these beauties you will need to move inland to reservoirs and lakes, and they will certainly be a great catch to have.
Pike are a menacing looking fish who are known for biting people if they dip their toe in shallow water. The Muskie is a species which is native to North America and it shares the same long body and scary face. This fish is not a common catch so if you do manage to reel one in you will have ultimate bragging rights with the rest of your angler friends.


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If you are a man like Pete Buttigieg, flying around the country complaining about too many white laborers and to avoid the calamity in East Palestine is impossible on commercial planes.
Inspector General of Flagrant Use Of Private Jets is looking into the Diversity Hire Secretary at Transportation
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Biden seems to ban private jets. Buttigieg doesn’t believe carbon footprints are for the poor, but for those mayors who succeed upward.
An inspector General is currently looking into Buttigieg’s travel history.
“After Americans for Public Trust helped determine Secretary Buttigieg’s excessive use taxpayer funded government planes, it is pleasing to see that his travels are now under investigation,” Caitlin Surland, CEO of Americans for Public Trust (APT), stated Fox News Digital.
Sutherland stated that “Everyday Americans have suffered unprecedented flight cancellations, disruptions,” but Buttigieg continued flying privately even on Coast Guard aircrafts.
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Buttigieg’s group retorted.
Buttigieg’s spokesperson said that the independent audit was welcomed and would help discredit some of his false, outrageous, and cynical claims about his travel habits. ”
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Many state leaders are fed up with Congress and the federal government, but the only formal and binding tool they have to push back against federal encroachment is to call a constitutional convention. Utah Senate Pres. Wayne Neiderhauser is working with colleagues around the country to establish rules for such a convention. We explore the ramifications.
Article V of the U.S. Constitution gives two-thirds of state legislatures the authority to call a constitutional convention. Do state leaders have serious enough grievances with the federal government to justify calling such a convention?
Pignanelli: “A Constitution should be short and obscure.” — Napoleon Bonaparte My teenage children, armed with debit cards while binging on french-fries, video games and hair extensions, practice more fiscal responsibility than Congress. Americans are so frustrated with Washington, D.C., that resorting to sorcery and the dark arts is now a viable option to secure the much needed Balanced Budget Amendment.
But concerns with the federal government are beyond profligacy. Liberals and conservatives agree federal agencies (but disagree as to which ones) exercise regulatory and enforcement powers beyond constitutional parameters. Severe transgressions — including overzealous trampling of basic rights and strangling entrepreneurial endeavors — demonstrate the feds are out of control. But how does a constitutional convention, or an amendment, address these problems? A wholesale shift in what Americans expect from their leaders and the role of a national central government must occur. Americans of all political stripes are suspicious of Washington, D.C., but accept federal largess. Hopefully, all the discussions and machinations behind a constitutional convention (regardless whether one occurs) may alter Americans perceptions and expectations from their federal government. So kudos to Niederhauser and others for capturing some benefit from this constitutional nuance.
Webb: The nation’s founders fully expected the states to push back against the federal government if it grew too large and tried to centralize power. They specifically gave state legislators power to call a constitutional convention as a check on federal power. Utah leaders, if they have enough courage, could be in the middle of a renaissance of state clout. Gov. Gary Herbert will be National Governors Association chair from the summer of 2015 to summer of 2016 — a nice bully pulpit to champion balanced federalism. Sen. Curt Bramble is moving up in leadership in the National Conference of State Legislatures. Sen. Neiderhauser is already working on the issue. If these Utah leaders make balanced federalism a high priority and devote some real energy, they could make progress.
As I’ve written previously, the biggest problem with federalism is that it has been defined as a right-wing, ideological issue. Utah leaders need to help redefine it as a mainstream, common sense, problem-solving solution to the dysfunction and gridlock at the federal level.
Because of opposition from the far left and the far right, the states have never called a constitutional convention. Will this attempt be any different?
Pignanelli: While most political commentators mention Gov. Mike Leavitt's foray into the constitutional convention debate (which insiders refer to as “ConCon”), the real battle was within the Legislature in the late 1980s. The fight over ConCon impacted leadership and intraparty convention elections and fostered inter-caucus fights. I still suffer scars and posttraumatic syndrome from my intense engagement in the ConCon warfare. Ultra-liberals and ultraconservatives will combat to prevent a reopening of the Constitution — regardless of preconditions.
Webb: It’s time for the states to fight to restore their rightful role in the federal system. Never has the federal government been so dysfunctional or been held in such low esteem. Citizens understand the federal government has grown too large, too unwieldy, too top-heavy, too bureaucratic and too ungovernable. Citizens trust their local and state governments, while holding the federal government in distain. Now is the time for state leaders to make the case they can outperform the federal government if they have more responsibility and more resources. And the only effective tool they have is to move toward calling a constitutional convention.
Is the far right’s fear of a “runaway convention” legitimate or more right-wing paranoia?
Pignanelli: In 1787, the Continental Congress organized a convention of delegates to "devise such further provisions as shall appear to them necessary to render the Constitution of the Federal Government adequate to the exigencies of the Union." The original intent was to revise the Articles of Confederation, but several strong personalities (i.e. James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, etc.) had other ideas. Although espoused by extremists, the fear of ConCon messing with the Constitution beyond a balanced budget amendment does have a legitimate historic basis. Therefore: BE CAREFUL!
Webb: Nothing demonstrates the utter irrationality and naivety of the paranoid ultra-right than their opposition to a state-called constitutional convention. They forget that the national Congress sits as a constitutional convention every day it is in session. Do these right-wing fear-mongers trust the Congress more than they trust state leaders? Any amendment proposed by delegates would have to be ratified by three-fourths of the states — an enormous hurdle. No frivolous amendment would ever be passed. This is a tool provided by the nation’s founders. It’s the only thing that would get the attention of the federal government and check federal power. State leaders should use this tool.
Republican LaVarr Webb is a political consultant and lobbyist. Previously he was policy deputy to Gov. Mike Leavitt and a Deseret News managing editor. E-mail: email@example.com. Democrat Frank Pignanelli is a Salt Lake attorney, lobbyist and political adviser. Pignanelli served 10 years in the Utah House of Representatives, six years as House minority leader. E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.org.

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DUNCAN, Okla. — One of three boys accused in the fatal shooting of an Australian baseball player last summer said in court on Tuesday that his friends believed the gun used in the crime contained only blanks.
James Francis Edwards Jr. agreed to testify against his co-defendants in a preliminary hearing. In exchange for his testimony through the trial, prosecutors said they will drop a murder charge and he would only be tried on an accessory charge.
He told an Oklahoma judge that Chancey Luna, 16, shot and killed Christopher Lane, an Australian attending East Central University on a baseball scholarship who was two weeks away from celebrating his 23rd birthday. When the shooting took place, Edwards said, Luna was in a car driven by Michael Dewayne Jones, 18.
The judge won't decide until March whether Luna and Jones will stand trial because a witness asked to be represented by an attorney. Edwards' preliminary hearing was delayed until May.
Edwards, 16, said he was rolling marijuana joints in the front passenger seat when Luna shot at Lane from the back seat.
The teens drove to a restaurant, where Luna and Jones exchanged words. According to Edwards, Luna said to Jones that he thought the gun had only blanks inside. Jones then responded: “Me too. I'm sorry,” Edwards said.
Jones and Luna then dropped off Edwards at court for Edwards to sign probation papers related to a juvenile charge, said Edwards, who testified wearing an orange jail jumpsuit.
Some time passed, then Luna and Jones picked up Edwards at an apartment complex where Edward's father works. The two boys took Edwards to a church parking lot where he was planning to fight another person in an unrelated matter, but all three boys were arrested, Edwards said.
Prosecutors added an accessory charge against Edwards. According to court documents, Edwards made a phone call from the Stephens County Jail between Aug. 16 and Dec. 31, and requested someone to dispose of the weapon. Edwards testified that he later learned the gun was disposed of but he does not know where it is.
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A new challenge--development of test systems for the infochemical effect
- Klaschka, Ursula
- Environmental science and pollution research international 2009 v.16 no.4 pp. 370-388
- aquatic organisms, chemical ecology, communications technology, community structure, ecosystems, ecotoxicology, electroantennography, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, laboratory experimentation, molecular biology, neurophysiology, odor compounds, olfactometers, olfactory receptors, population dynamics, quantitative analysis, receptors, reproduction, signal transduction, turbidity
- Background, aim, and scope Many--if not all--organisms depend on so-called infochemicals, chemical substances in their surroundings which inform the receivers about their biotic and abiotic environment and which allow them to react adequately to these signals. Anthropogenic substances can interfere with this complex chemical communication system. This finding is called infochemical effect. So far, it is not known to what extent anthropogenic discharges act as infochemicals and influence life and reproduction of organisms in the environment because adequate testing methods to identify chemicals which show the infochemical effect and to quantify their effects have not been developed yet. The purpose of this article is to help and find suitable test designs. Main features Test systems used in basic research to elucidate the olfactory cascade and the communication of environmental organisms by infochemicals are plentiful. Some of them might be the basis for a quantified ecotoxicological analysis of the infochemical effect. In principle, test systems for the infochemical effect could be developed at each step of the chemosensory signal transduction and processing cascade. Results Experimental set-ups were compiled systematically under the aspect whether they might be usable for testing the infochemical effect of single chemicals in standardized quantifying laboratory experiments. For an appropriate ecotoxicological assessment of the infochemical effect, experimental studies of many disciplines, such as molecular biology, neurobiology, physiology, chemical ecology, and population dynamics, should be evaluated in detail before a decision can be made which test system, respectively which test battery, might be suited best. The test systems presented here are based on the knowledge of the genetic sequences for olfactory receptors, binding studies of odorants, signal transmission, and reactions of the receivers on the level of the organisms or the populations. The following basic approaches are conceivable to identify the role of an infochemical: binding studies to the odorant-binding protein or to the odorant receptor binding protein (e.g., by in situ hybridization and immunohistochemical studies), measurement of electrical signals of the receptor cells in the tissue (e.g., electroolfactograms, electroantennograms), registration of phenotypic changes (e.g., observation under the microscope), behavioral tests (e.g., in situ online biomonitoring, use of T-shaped olfactometers, tests of avoidance responses), measurement of population changes (e.g., cell density or turbidity measurements), and multispecies tests with observation of community structure and community function. The main focus of this study is on aquatic organisms. Discussion It is evident that the infochemical effect is a very complex sublethal endpoint, and it needs further studies with standardized quantitative methods to elucidate whether and to what extent the ecosystem is affected. The collection of approaches presented here is far from being complete but should serve as a point of depart for further experimental research. Conclusions This article is the first to compare various approaches for testing the infochemical effect. The development of a suitable test system will not be easy as there are a multitude of relevant chemicals, a multitude of relevant receptors, and a multitude of relevant reactions, and it must be expected that the effective concentrations are very low. The chemical communication is of utmost importance for the ecosystem and justifies great endeavors to find solutions to these technical problems. Recommendations and perspectives The infochemical effect is a new chapter in ecotoxicology. Will a new endpoint, the so-called infochemical effect, be required in addition to the actual standard test battery of Annex 5 to Commission Directive 92/69/EEC (EC 1992)? Finding the answer to this question is a big challenge that could be met by a comprehensive research project.


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Black Country Communion is the latest "supergroup," involving a Led Zeppelin member. Drummer Jason Bonham joins Derek Sherinian, Glenn Hughes and Joe Bonamassa to form the group, named after the area of Britain where Hughes and Bonham are from.
Hughes is the former bass player from Deep Purple, replacing Roger Glover in 1973. He stayed with Deep Purple until they broke up in 1976. Their biggest song of his era would have been Burn, from the album of the same name. Although Hughes was also considered a singer, he debuted with Deep Purple at the same time as their new singer, David Coverdale (who would, years later, form Coverdale Page with Jimmy Page).
Joe Bonamassa is considered a guitar prodigy. He has played with a vast array of blues artists including Eric Clapton and BB King. But he is mostly known for a successful solo career, that includes an excellent, but radio friendlier version of a song I have long loved: Tim Curry's Sloe Gin.
Derek Sherinian is a keyboard player who played keyboards for Alice Cooper during the "Trash" and "Hey Stoopid" period. He would go on to tour with Kiss, including playing on their Alive III album before beginning a solo career in 1999.
Their first single is One Last Soul, available for free download at the Black Country Communion website. A sneak peek can also be had on the groups MySpace page.
Of all the post 02 Zeppelin material to appear to date, One Last Soul has been the easiest to like. Known for his funky, soul tinged bass lines, Glenn Hughes blends with Jason Bonham to create a tight rhythm section which drives the song.
It is, in point of fact, a very rhythmic song, having a classic rock groove without sounding 30 years old. The chorus has a solid hook, sticking in your head once the song is done.
At the same time, in looking for a point of comparison, One Last Soul is not immediately reminiscent of any other song.
One Last Soul is a nice introduction to what looks like it may be a solid rock band in the upcoming year.
The album, "Black Country Communion," will be released Sept 21, 2010, and the band expects to tour in 2011.


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Scleral lenses can help treat keratoconus. Patients may benefit from the treatment of this condition in order to have a better vision, and scleral lenses can be an excellent way to do this. They are usually fitted by an expert at an eye-care center. A person suffering from a congenital form of the disease may continue to wear a scleral lens after receiving a transplant.
In a recent case study, a patient with keratoconus had her eyes examined every six months to ensure that they were getting the best vision correction possible. A new set of lenses was prescribed, and the doctor used an Eaglet to map the eye’s contours. The first fit was successful, and she was able to wear the lenses for much longer than before. The lenses are designed to be comfortable, but they are not ideal for people with keratoconus.
The pros and cons of scleral lenses for keratoconus vary greatly. These lenses can help improve vision and relieve discomfort caused by keratoconus. However, they may not be suitable for every patient. For early staged kersucoma, patients may still use GP contacts. For those who experience uncomfortable eye pain and discomfort with contact lenses, large-diameter scleral lenses may be more appropriate.
In addition to providing improved vision and increased comfort, scleral lenses are also effective for those with high astigmatism. Because they are made of durable materials, scleral lenses may not be as expensive as soft contact lenses. The lenses may improve eye dryness and provide more comfort than soft lenses. As long as they are properly fitted, scleral lenses for keratoconus can help patients live a healthier life.
In addition to providing improved vision, scleral lenses for keratoconus patients have an advantage over glasses. They are designed to sit firmly on the cornea, reducing irritation and improving visual acuity. In addition to keratoconus, scleral lenses provide comfort and stability. They are often more expensive than traditional contact lenses, but they are a great option for many people.
Moreover, scleral lenses for keratoconus can be customized according to the patient’s needs. Advanced technologies have made it possible to create a lens that is tailored to a patient’s unique anatomy. Some of these advanced lenses even incorporate computer-aided design and software to guide the process of fitting them. While these advanced technologies offer better vision quality, they require specialized expertise and extra time. Despite their disadvantages, scleral lenses are not always appropriate for every patient.
The use of scleral lenses for keratoconus has helped many patients. Patients can now see clearly with their scleral lenses and can avoid wearing glasses. The lens can be fitted into a keratoconus patient’s eye in the office, so that it can fit comfortably and prevent discomfort. The lenses will help the patient maintain the same visual acuity as with conventional contact lenses.
Although scleral lenses for keratoconus have a high success rate, adverse effects are rare. Infections such as a bacterial infection can occur. Other adverse effects include improperly fitting lenses. Infections can occur in scleral lenses for keratoconus. These lens treatments are effective in treating keratoconus. The patient may even benefit from a corneal graft.
A scleral lens rests on the sclera, allowing it to fit over irregularly-shaped corneas. The exact diameter and space between the cornea and sclera will be determined by Dr. Naftali during the fitting process. The lens will be custom-fitted to your eye and will be a permanent fixation for the condition. Once the lens is fitted, it will fit properly.
The new GP lens designs have improved the shape of the cornea. This is why scleral lenses are better for people with keratoconus. In addition, they are more stable than conventional gas-permeable lenses. And they are more comfortable for the eye. A scleral lens for keratoconus patients has a higher degree of stability than a corneal gas-permeable lens.


Updated for 2017 – Standard pneumatic firearms are generally loud when fired, which can startle game and annoy your neighbors. If you are only using an air rifle for target practice in an empty field, this is not a problem. Some people simply need a quiet pneumatic firearm. With recent technical advances, some air rifles are almost silent when fired, and we have included brief reviews of some of the top-rated models.
The Quietest Air Rifle – Our Top 5
Gamo Whisper Silent Cat Air Rifle
With the built-in noise dampener, you can reduce noise volume over 50 percent, which makes this one of the quietest air rifles on the market. The .177 caliber air rifle is ideal for target practice and backyard plinking, and its quiet design ensures that you won’t disturb the neighbors. You have the advantage of firing pellets and BBs, and the manual safety helps to prevent accidental misfires.
- The included 4 x 32 rifle scope ensures that all of your shots hit your intended target.
- With a maximum velocity of 1200fps for pellets and 1000fps with BBs, this air rifle can also be used to humanely control pests.
- You also have the benefit of the all-weather construction that helps to ensure long lasting performance and durability.
- While this air rifle does feature a built-in noise dampener, it also cannot be removed which might not appeal to all consumers.
- Even though the trigger is designed for safety, it is not adjustable and can be difficult to pull.
Gamo Varmint Stalker Air Rifle with Bull Whisper Barrel
Not only is this one of the quietest air rifles, but it is also powerful and accurate. The fluted steel barrel helps to prevent rust and corrosion from developing, while also gives you the precision and velocity you need to make humane killing shots. With the impressive noise reduction system, you can target shoot in your backyard without disturbing your neighbors, and the powerful .177 caliber air rifle can also be used to hunt small game and varmints.
- You have the advantage of the fluted barrel and all-weather construction for long-lasting durability and performance.
- With a maximum velocity of 1250fps, you can rip through paper targets and humanely control backyard pests.
- The included 4 x 32 magnification scope helps you line up every shot for precision and accuracy.
- While this is one of the quietest pneumatic rifles, it might not be legal in all neighborhoods.
- The included rifle scope may not be powerful enough to track smaller pests and varmints.
This quiet air rifle is one of the best models for hunting and plinking, even though it does fire .177 caliber pellets. With a maximum velocity of 1420 fps, you can hit targets from a distance with ease and accuracy. You have the advantage of the double noise-reduction technology, which gives you smooth and silent firing power. This model uses inert gas to fire the pellet, which gives the precision and accuracy to punch through your targets, while the included scope ensures that you never miss a shot.
- Along with the noise-reduction system, you also have the benefit of using inert gas to quietly power each shot.
- The two-stage trigger can be adjustable to give you maximum control over your shots.
- With the included 3-9 x 40 magnification rifle scope, you can easily track and line up targets and shots.
- This air rifle is designed to be extremely quiet, but it might not be legal in all neighborhoods.
- While the trigger is adjustable, this silent .177 caliber air rifle can be occasionally difficult to fire.
Beeman R7 Air Rifle
Often thought of as the quietest .177 air rifle, it is also powerful and easy to shoot. They clearly know the high quality of this product and the price is high to reflect that. The smooth spring-loaded firing system and lightweight construction make this a perfect air rifle for recreational target shooting with your family. Not only is it quiet, but it is also easy to aim and fire. It features a non-slip grip and solidly-designed stock to give younger shooters maximum control when they are taking aim at paper targets. The smaller size of this air rifle also makes it comfortable to hold when shooting.
- This .177 air rifle is quiet enough for backyard plinking, while still being incredibly fun to fire.
- With a maximum velocity of 700fps, you can easily shred paper and cardboard targets.
- Not only do you have the advantage of the air rifle’s quiet design, but it is also constructed to be lightweight and safe.
- This air rifle is priced higher than other quiet pneumatic firearms due to its durable, high-quality construction.
- While the .177 caliber air rifle does have a front sight, the scope is not standard and comes as a package deal.
Crosman Benjamin Marauder Air Rifle
With incredible accuracy and quiet firing power, this is one of the best air rifles for backyard shooting. This .177 caliber air rifle uses pre-charged air for silent firing power that has a maximum velocity of 1100 feet per second when you use PBA pellets. It is easy to load and fire, and you also have the advantage of the 10-shot magazine. With the ability to fire up to 20 shots at a time, you can have great bull’s eye groupings every time.
- With its quiet design, this air rifle is ideal for backyard shooting and pest control.
- The barrel is chocked to ensure accuracy and to help deaden any muzzle volume.
- It is designed to be easy to load and fire, so you can enjoy hours of fun plinking and target shooting.
- This .177 air rifle is priced slightly higher than similar models, but it is mainly due to its durable and high-quality construction.
- While this air rifle is powerful enough to use for small game hunting, it should be noted that the type of ammo you use will affect the accuracy and firing power of the pneumatic firearm.
- This is a high-end and very quiet pellet rifle with a price tag that reflects that. This is a high priced air rifle.


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Monday, September 6, 2010
Fairy Gift Set
I made this Fairy Gift Set for a Birthday gift. I used the Fairy Fae Catches a star digital stamp from Tiddly Inks. You can find it here. She is just so beautiful!
I plan to enter this challenge into the following contests:
tiddlyinks.blogspot.com-Bye to Summer
digitaltuesdaychallenge.blogspot.com-Make a Gift Set with a Digi Image
flutterbywednesdays.blogspot.com-Sketch (see below), birthday card using a butterfly, fairy or angel
thesecretcraftersaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com -Clean & Simple
theplaydatecafe.blogspot.com-Inspiration colors (see below)
I picked some soft summery patterned paper by SEI (mimosa) and Bazzill cardstock to begin with and colored five of the Fairys with Prismacolor pencils and gamasol. I added a little crystal stickles to the wings and some gold stickles to the stars. I made the card first-to match the above sketch. I kept it simple only using three fibers from an old Close to My Heart collection and coloring three gems to match.
I made the bookmark next-patterning it loosely off a one of my personal bookmarks-using a corner rounder and the same patterned paper and cardstock as the card. I cut a scalloped circle using my quickutz revolution and a nestabilities die. I add some fibers to complete the bookmark.
Finally, I made some magnets using modge podge, three of the colored fairies and two pieces of the matching card stock!
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Jenny McCarthy Looks Back On Her Guest Role As A Transgender On Just Shoot Me & How Natural It Felt For Her!
In the early 2000s, Jenny McCarthy played a transgender character on the HIGHlarious sitcom Just Shoot Me.
Who knew that years later she would admit that she related so much to that particular role and that it was actually one of her favorite characters to portray!
The Dirty, Sexy, Funny SiriusXM radio host opened up about how much the role of Brandi (formerly known as Burt) made her feel at home.
Jenny said of the TV role:

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"Warcraft"—the 2016 live-action fantasy film based
on Blizzard Entertainment's uber-popular video games, card games, table-top
games, comics, novels, manga, and magazine universe—has finally found its cast.
We already knew the humans versus orcs epic would be directed by Duncan Jones,
the man behind "Source Code" and the highly undervalued
"Moon," but now we know some of the main players.

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To sum it up simply, Osheaga was one for the books. Being it my first time attending, I did not leave disappointed, neither did the other 45,000 attendees. The festival stayed constant with its dedication to music and arts. Being able to put on acts from high profile artists to helping discover local talent – the word “Amazing” can’t even begin to describe this event.
For more photos from our team at Osheaga, head to our Facebook page!
My name is Maddy Oxenham, I’m a music photographer/videographer located in Toronto!


More UT students who go to the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center have urgent needs or serious mental health issues than in the past, according to center administrators.
This trend parallels similar changes nationwide. According to the American College Counseling Association’s 2010 national survey, 91 percent of counseling center directors reported a trend toward more severe cases at their colleges. The number of urgent student mental health cases has significantly increased for at least the past 10 years, according to the association’s survey.
At UT and nationwide, more students present mental health issues such as bipolar disorder, learning disabilities or psychiatric medication issues.
Since he became director of the UT Counseling and Mental Health Center in 2006, Dr. Chris Brownson said he has noticed a change in problems students bring to the center.
“I’d say in my time at the counseling center, we have seen an increase in the severity,” Brownson said. “At the same time, students still come in for other reasons, like dealing with a relationship or dealing with anxiety they feel is holding them back in classes.”
Dr. Jane Morgan Bost, associate director of the center, said the causes of these increases haven’t been researched fully but have a few probable causes. She said students today face increased academic pressures and widespread economic difficulties and uncertainty. Also, a higher number of students with serious mental health issues are able to attend college because of what newer medications and treatments contribute, she said.
Jared Loughner, the suspect in the Jan. 8 Arizona shooting that left U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords in intensive care, showed signs of mental illness before the incident. Pima Community College, which Loughner briefly attended, identified warning signs of a potential mental illness in Loughner before the shooting. Although the college contacted Loughner’s parents, he never received medical attention from the school.
Loughner will appear in court before a federal judge Monday for his arraignment.
For cases where students present warning signs of mental illness or danger to other students, UT operates a Behavior Concerns Advice Line.
Bost said the behavior advice line helps the University find and address mental health issues similar to those Loughner presented. She said the line is operated by the Office of the Dean of Students and multiple UT departments. She said the Division of Student Affairs, the UT Center for Counseling and Mental Health, Services for Students with Disabilities and the UT Police Department all work together closely to provide students with the services they need.
She said a call on the advice line could result in anything from a call from student affairs to the beginning of a counseling program.
UTPD Detective Michael Riojas said when the line receives a tip, they usually notify the police department. Riojas said the police department usually takes action on a few cases a month, but the load distribution is inconsistent.
After being notified of a concern, Riojas said the department does research on the student in question and usually ends up either bringing the student in for a discussion with the dean of the Division of Student Affairs or sending out officers to interview the student.


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The European Association of Social Anthropologists recently voted a motion opposing “the establishment and regularization of academic institutions intended exclusively to serve the population of an occupying power in occupied….
The European Association of Social Anthropologists recently voted a motion opposing “the establishment and regularization of academic institutions intended exclusively to serve the population of an occupying power in occupied territories, and specifically of institutions exclusively serving Israeli citizens situated within the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank” and pledging “non-cooperation with these institutions.”
EASA also expresses “solidarity with Palestinian academics and students suffering the brunt of these discriminatory and illegal policies.”
This is the first time a European academic association has voted such a motion.
Motion on Israeli academic institutions in the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Submitted to EASA Members’ Forum by:
Julie Billaud, Brian Callan, Alice Elliot, Mariya Ivancheva, Patrick Neveling
14 August 2018
The above-signed request that the Members’ Forum debate and adopt the following motion.[[Please see this article for more details on the IAA’s resolution.]]
The European Association of Social Anthropology notes the following:
- That on 12 February 2018 the Israeli Knesset passed a law extending the jurisdiction of the Israeli Council for Higher Education to academic institutions exclusively serving Israeli citizens but situated within the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank;
- That the establishment of academic institutions intended exclusively to serve the population of an occupying power in an occupied territory while denying service to the occupied population, is not only illegal under international law but violates the basic ethical norms of the academy in general and of anthropology in particular;
- That on 17 February the Co-Presidents of the Israeli Sociological Association (ISA) declared their association’s opposition to this step and refusal to cooperate with the aforesaid institutions; that on 2 March, the Executive Committee of the Israeli Anthropological Association (IAA) also declared its opposition to the law, and that on 26 June the membership of the IAA voted by a large majority to affirm its opposition to the law and its refusal to cooperate with the aforesaid institutions;
- That under the current political and legal climate in Israel, including the so-called “Boycott Law,” our colleagues in both the ISA and the IAA have run a significant risk by taking this principled stance.
EASA therefore resolves as follows:
- To express its own opposition to the establishment and regularization of academic institutions intended exclusively to serve the population of an occupying power in occupied territories, and specifically of institutions exclusively serving Israeli citizens situated within the occupied Palestinian territory of the West Bank, and to pledge its own non-cooperation with these institutions;
- To express its solidarity with Palestinian academics and students suffering the brunt of these discriminatory and illegal policies as well as with the Israeli colleagues of the ISA and IAA who have taken a brave stance in opposing the same policies.
Allegra-lab interview with Matan Kaminer
Matan Kaminer is a PhD candidate at the University of Michigan and a member of the Israeli Anthropological Association and of Academia for Equality, an Israeli group for the democratisation of academic life. His research is about labour migration from Thailand to Israel for agricultural work, at the intersection of settler coloniality and neoliberalism. He explains why the motion that has been submitted to the EASA member forum is an important step of solidarity for Palestinian and Israeli academics
Allegra: Where are these institutions located in the Occupied Palestinian Territories?
Matan: Since a few years, Israel has set up institutions in occupied Palestinian territories in the West bank. The biggest one is Ariel University. These institutions are reserved to Israelis and do not accept Palestinian students. They have been established in violation of international law as well as academic ethics. Ariel is located in the biggest settlement in the West Bank near the town of Salfit, between Ramallah and Nablus. Ariel is a very important part of what anthropologist Jeff Halper calls “the Israeli matrix of control”, established on Palestinian land and blocking Palestinian territorial contiguity.
Allegra: Can you tell us a bit more about the new law that has been voted by the Knesset last February?
Matan: In February this year the Israeli parliament or Knesset legislated to annex these institutions into the Israeli Council for Higher Education. Previously they were under the jurisdiction of the Israeli military government of the West Bank. This is part of a process many people are calling a creeping annexation in which Israeli law is gradually imposed on the occupied territories in a discriminatory way which undermines Palestinian sovereignty and the future possibility of an independent Palestinian state.
Allegra: How did the Israeli Sociological Association and the Israeli Anthropological Association react to this new legislation?
Matan: In March the co-president of the Israeli sociological association, Yagil Levy and Gili Drori, proclaimed their opposition to this illegal move and committed to non-cooperation of their society with these institutions. Soon after, the President of the Israeli Anthropological Association, Nir Avieli, also proclaimed our association’s opposition to the government move. In June, the IAA voted by a large majority of its membership to reiterate our opposition to this annexation and to commit to non cooperation with these institutions in the West Bank.
Allegra: Why is it important to support the motion by voting at the EASA members’ Forum tomorrow?
Matan: When we were trying to get the IAA resolution passed, potential supporters voiced two concerns: one, that this was not going to get heard, that colleagues around the world would not be interested in our declarative move and two: that we would be subject to attacks from the government. I should mention that a few years ago a Boycott Law was enacted, which makes it possible for anyone who considers himself or herself affected by a boycott of the settlements to sue for millions of dollars without needing to prove any damage. We do not call our step of non-cooperation a boycott, but people are still worried about this. It would be very heartening for our colleagues in Israel to receive the support of European anthropologists. I cannot speak for colleagues in Palestine, but perhaps for them as well, to hear from European colleagues that they support our step in principle and are willing to offer solidarity and aid in case we get attacked for it.


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The relations of culture and politics in Latin America have been transformed in recent decades. Cultural Politics in Latin America offers unprecedented insights into this process, with contributions from leading intellectuals and academics working in and outside the region. Chapters range across fields as diverse as music and anthropology, sociology and cultural memory, politics and (post)modern theorizing, economics, communications and cultural globalization, poetry, narrative and drama, and all are contextualized in the extended Introduction in Latin America.
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Explore all of the upcoming programs and events at the JCCCNC.
View the full listing of programs in the posterboard setting or view by the current month, week or day. You can also filter using "Categories" to see just weekly classes (on-going) or by interest, like cooking, sports or cultural arts/crafts.
Summer Kaiseki Workshop
Saturday, June 16, 2018
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Larry Sokyo Tiscornia and Kimika Soko Takechi
$45 JCCCNC Members
$55 General Public
Our popular seasonal Kaiseki cooking workshops consist of an elegant multi-course meal in the Kaiseki tradition using a menu of fresh ingredients to reflect the flavors and colors of each season. Our Summer Kaiseki Workshop features four dishes and will be primarily taught through demonstration with participants providing the final, artistic touches to complete these fine Kaiseki dishes.
Summer Tasting Menu:
- Toribainikuae (cold poached chicken & pickled plum sauce
- Awase Misoshiru (mixed miso soup with seasonal ingredients)
- Unagi Tamagoyose (steamed egg custard with grilled eel)
- Shiso Gohan (steamed rice with perilla leaves)
A shared evening of cooking and dinner with recipes from the community!
Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
$16 for JCCCNC Members, $20 for General Public
JCCCNC’s Community Kitchen is our ongoing communal dinner program bringing members of community together to learn Japanese and Japanese American family recipes and to share a multi-generational communal dinner. Adapting our Baachan’s Kitchen program started in 2016, our Community Kitchen is open to all who want to enjoy and share Japanese home-style cooking while connecting with the community.
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