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8. Ethics
Damien Keown
in Buddhism: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
'Ethics' explores the moral aspects of Buddhism. Buddhists live in accordance with the Dharma: a universal law of both physical and moral order. Dharma is manifest in the law of karma. ... More
'Ethics' explores the moral aspects of Buddhism. Buddhists live in accordance with the Dharma: a universal law of both physical and moral order. Dharma is manifest in the law of karma. Buddhist ethical requirements are expressed as duties, most notably the Five Precepts. The cornerstone of Buddhist ethics is the inviolability of life. However, there is more to Buddhism than following rules. Motivations are important also, and the Mahāyāna believe that liberties can be taken in exceptional circumstances. There is no Buddhist conception of 'rights', as they are seen by Buddhists as implicit. Buddhists are strongly opposed to violence, although many leaders have failed in their bid for pacifism. ...Less
6. Child abuse
Jonathan Herring
in Family Law: A Very Short Introduction
'Child abuse' examines this extremely emotive and hotly debated area of family law. The law is able to remove a child from a situation where abuse is suspected, but this is a power that ... More
'Child abuse' examines this extremely emotive and hotly debated area of family law. The law is able to remove a child from a situation where abuse is suspected, but this is a power that must be exercised with great caution. What constitutes child abuse? There must be some consideration of cultural differences in the definition. The law has to consider a number of issues: what should be done when there is a suspicion of abuse but no proof? How bad must the abuse be before it justifies removal of a child? Judges have to deal with these questions every day. ...Less
3. Before birth
in Medical Law: A Very Short Introduction
'Before birth' first considers the rights and obligations to reproduce. The law defends the right to reproduce and there are few limitations on that right. The right not to be a parent ... More
'Before birth' first considers the rights and obligations to reproduce. The law defends the right to reproduce and there are few limitations on that right. The right not to be a parent outweighs the right to be one. The conflicting and complex regulations that affect the rights and non-rights of the embryo/fetus/unborn child are then discussed, with the results of cases highlighting the variable laws on abortion. The cloning debate is then examined. Human reproductive cloning is unlawful almost everywhere, but the regulation of therapeutic cloning is more politically controversial. Finally, the issue of saviour siblings is considered. ...Less
1. Looking at rights
Andrew Clapham
in Human Rights: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
Where does the concept of human rights come from? How has the human rights movement developed such a solid set of obligations that can be applied worldwide? The human rights issue is often ... More
Where does the concept of human rights come from? How has the human rights movement developed such a solid set of obligations that can be applied worldwide? The human rights issue is often contentious and the language of international human rights has become associated with all sorts of claims and disputes. 'Looking at rights' considers early historical invocations of the concept of rights and how modern rights theorists have sought to justify the existence and importance of rights by reference to some overriding value, such as freedom, fairness, autonomy, equality, personhood, or dignity. It shows how the concept of a 'human rights culture' means different things to different people. ...Less
8. Discrimination and equality
'Discrimination and equality' considers the prohibited grounds of discrimination (based on age, sexuality, religion, nationality, gender, and disability); what new grounds may be emerging; ... More
'Discrimination and equality' considers the prohibited grounds of discrimination (based on age, sexuality, religion, nationality, gender, and disability); what new grounds may be emerging; and when distinctions can be drawn between people reasonably and therefore legitimately. Despite the existence of obvious inequalities at birth, justice and fairness demand a system to give everyone equal access to opportunities and, in some versions, redistribute resources to ensure that the least well-off are prioritized in an attempt to achieve equality of outcomes. These philosophical approaches provide much of the ballast for the human rights rules on discrimination—and the moral case for developing these rules to achieve greater social justice globally. ...Less
3. Human rights foreign policy and the role of the United Nations
How are human rights put into practice? What does it mean when governments announce that their foreign policy is concerned with promoting and protecting human rights? Where is the ... More
How are human rights put into practice? What does it mean when governments announce that their foreign policy is concerned with promoting and protecting human rights? Where is the enforcement of these rights? 'Human rights foreign policy and the role of the United Nations' considers human rights in terms of foreign policy and international law and examines the UN's Universal Periodic Review process and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. It is only recently that governments have actively involved themselves in how another state treats its nationals, but enthusiasm for human rights in foreign policy ebbs and flows. ...Less
Raymond Wacks
in Privacy: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
The routine functions of government and private institutions require a continual supply of data about us in order to administer effectively the many services that are an integral part of ... More
The routine functions of government and private institutions require a continual supply of data about us in order to administer effectively the many services that are an integral part of modern life. The provision of health services, social security, credit, insurance, and the prevention and detection of crime assume the availability of a considerable quantity of personal data and, hence, a willingness by individuals to supply it. The ubiquity of computers and computer networks facilitates almost instant storage, retrieval, and transfer of data, a far cry from the world of manual filing systems. At the core of all data protection legislation is the proposition that data relating to an identifiable individual should not be collected in the absence of a genuine purpose or the consent of the individual concerned. Adherence to, and enforcement of, this idea (and the associated rights of access and correction) has been mixed in the nearly 100 jurisdictions that have enacted data protection legislation. This chapter assesses the extent to which these statutes have succeeded in protecting personal data. ...Less
4. The substantive reach of court-martial jurisdiction
Eugene R. Fidell
in Military Justice: A Very Short Introduction
If a court-martial has jurisdiction over an accused, to what offenses does that jurisdiction extend? Military justice codes take a variety of approaches to defining what conduct will be ... More
If a court-martial has jurisdiction over an accused, to what offenses does that jurisdiction extend? Military justice codes take a variety of approaches to defining what conduct will be prosecuted in courts-martial. Typically, they set forth and give the required elements of a number of offenses. Some offenses—disobedience and disrespect, desertion, dereliction of duty, AWOL, missing movement, mutiny, oppressing a subordinate, or hazarding a vessel—have no counterpart in civilian criminal law. 'The substantive reach of court-martial jurisdiction' outlines two key issues: whether human rights violations should be prosecuted in courts-martial, and whether common law or ordinary crimes should ever be tried by court-martial rather than in the civilian courts. ...Less
5. Law and society
in Philosophy of Law: A Very Short Introduction (2nd edn)
'Law and society' examines the sociological approach to law, focusing on the two giants of social theory — Émile Durkheim and Max Weber. It also explains the Marxist materialist account of ... More
'Law and society' examines the sociological approach to law, focusing on the two giants of social theory — Émile Durkheim and Max Weber. It also explains the Marxist materialist account of law and discusses two leading social theorists, Jürgen Habermas and Michel Foucault. A sociological account of law normally rests on three closely related claims: that law cannot be understood except as a 'social phenomenon', that an analysis of legal concepts provides only a partial explanation of 'law in action', and that law is merely one form of social control. This sociological approach has exerted a considerable influence, often unacknowledged, on the philosophy of law. ...Less
4. Confidentiality and privacy
Should doctors disclose any of their patients' confidences? When is disclosure justified? Is disclosure ever mandatory? Should there be an absolute rule of non- disclosure? If not, why not? ... More
Should doctors disclose any of their patients' confidences? When is disclosure justified? Is disclosure ever mandatory? Should there be an absolute rule of non- disclosure? If not, why not? 'Confidentiality and privacy' considers these questions and shows that national and international codes of medical ethics acknowledge the undesirability of an absolute rule. Why confidences should be respected, to whom the information should be confidential, and balancing competing interests are all discussed. The cases where the duty of confidentiality must or may be breached are studied and the confidentiality and privacy of children, incapacitous patients, and the dead are also reviewed. ...Less
1. Origins and legacies
'Origins and legacies' outlines the background of medical law. Until World War II the Hippocratic Oath had been the law regulating the medical profession for two and a half millennia. The ... More
'Origins and legacies' outlines the background of medical law. Until World War II the Hippocratic Oath had been the law regulating the medical profession for two and a half millennia. The work of Mengele as part of the Nazi regime proved that this set of ethics and form of self-regulation was not enough and this led to the Declaration of Geneva, 1947, and the World Medical Association's international code of medical ethics, 1949. The burgeoning field of academic medical law is then discussed and the complex relationship between medical law and medical ethics is also considered. ...Less
10. Organ donation and the ownership of body parts
'Organ donation and the ownership of body parts' shows that in many countries, body parts and the products of bodies are regarded as property if that gives the 'right answer'. The trading ... More
'Organ donation and the ownership of body parts' shows that in many countries, body parts and the products of bodies are regarded as property if that gives the 'right answer'. The trading of body parts, commodification, and the Council of Europe's Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine (1997), which prohibits commercial dealings in human body parts, are considered. The debate on organ donation is then outlined, including living donors, opt in and opt out donation, and the issue of autonomy. Finally, intellectual property rights and the patentability of human material are addressed and it is argued that the law of confidentiality, not of property, should be used when considering the human body. ...Less
2. The enforcement of medical law
'The enforcement of medical law' maps the journeys of health-care professionals when they are accused of doing something wrong. Criminal proceedings may be brought against doctors when they ... More
'The enforcement of medical law' maps the journeys of health-care professionals when they are accused of doing something wrong. Criminal proceedings may be brought against doctors when they commit a crime that comes under criminal law — assault, fraud, murder, for instance. Civil claims for damages are more common based on negligence claims or claims based on consent or confidentiality. Disgrace and unemployment may be the result of disciplinary and regulatory proceedings. Public law jurisdiction and the important connection with human rights law is then considered along with the complex jurisdiction over patients lacking capacity. Finally, resolving medical law disputes through multiple sets of proceedings is discussed. ...Less
2. Domestic violence
'Domestic violence' looks at the view of domestic abuse in family law. The law in all jurisdictions has been reluctant to interfere in cases of domestic violence. In the last few decades, ... More
'Domestic violence' looks at the view of domestic abuse in family law. The law in all jurisdictions has been reluctant to interfere in cases of domestic violence. In the last few decades, the law has begun to accept that this issue is a major social problem that needs a legal reaction. There is no solid definition of domestic violence. A definition should include emotional and financial abuse. Domestic violence is not restricted to a cohabiting couple, but includes all those who live in an intimate relationship. The notion of inequality in a relationship is an important consideration in defining domestic violence. ...Less
in International Relations: A Very Short Introduction
The 'Conclusion' stresses the importance of skilled diplomacy and cooperation. The unfeasibility of unilateralism means that nations do still rely on the international system and need to ... More
The 'Conclusion' stresses the importance of skilled diplomacy and cooperation. The unfeasibility of unilateralism means that nations do still rely on the international system and need to manage tensions and disputes. Failure to do so could lead to disaster, as the system is all too capable of destroying itself. Statesmen must be committed to international peace and security. Although democracy may not be the modal form of government worldwide, foreign policy should nonetheless be conducted with reference to certain underlying principles, principles that should be promoted globally. ...Less
Introduction: an 'Identity' wave
Florian Coulmas
in Identity: A Very Short Introduction
Talk about identity has become ubiquitous. The list of things that are said to have an identity is almost endless. The Introduction explains that identity is all about sameness and ... More
Talk about identity has become ubiquitous. The list of things that are said to have an identity is almost endless. The Introduction explains that identity is all about sameness and difference, but it's not simple: 'identity' means different things to different people and in different disciplines. Identities are both things that must be explained and things that are invoked to explain. As the concept is understood nowadays, it is first of all rooted in the ideology of the French and American revolutions that celebrated the dignity and equality of the individual. This VSI does not concentrate on the different meanings of 'identity', but on why identity is important in so many different fields. ...Less
7. Citizenship, legal status, and proof of identity: identity as a legal concept
'Citizenship, legal status, and proof of identity: identity as a legal concept' explains that individual identity is the cornerstone of the rule of law and the relation of state and ... More
'Citizenship, legal status, and proof of identity: identity as a legal concept' explains that individual identity is the cornerstone of the rule of law and the relation of state and citizen. In law, it has to do with that which makes a person (or thing) distinct from any other person (or thing). It means that a subject is the same as it claims, or is charged, to be. The digital turn has added a new aspect to our legal identity, and protecting us against identity theft is a new obligation of the state, while we have no choice but to learn to protect ourselves against profit-seeking corporations, on the one hand, and a surveillance state, on the other. ...Less
11. Peering ahead
What about the future? What new legal challenges can we expect given the strong likelihood of continuing military operations around the world, coupled with increased across-the-board ... More
What about the future? What new legal challenges can we expect given the strong likelihood of continuing military operations around the world, coupled with increased across-the-board austerity in government operations? What changes in military justice may flow from technological innovation and changing expectations of fairness? 'Peering ahead' concludes that military justice is generally change-averse. Despite this, major reforms in the field of military justice around the globe can be anticipated. Change is also likely to be fostered as a result of broad national adherence to human rights instruments. Finally, some suggestions are provided for how military justice in the United States could be changed for the better. ...Less
7. The military judiciary
Judicial independence is such a given in democratic countries that it tends to be taken for granted, but judicial independence is even more vulnerable in the context of military justice ... More
Judicial independence is such a given in democratic countries that it tends to be taken for granted, but judicial independence is even more vulnerable in the context of military justice because of the inherently insular nature of such systems. 'The military judiciary' considers the issues that may affect judicial independence. A key issue is terms of office, or lack of them. Another aspect that can influence the independence of military trial judges is the fundamental question of who appoints them. Should they be appointed by the armed forces or the defense ministry or should they be appointed by civilians outside the defense establishment? The appellate review system is also discussed. ...Less
5. Sovereignty inside the State
Vaughan Lowe
in International Law: A Very Short Introduction
Limitations on the right to use force are a key element among the principles by which international law secures the sovereign equality and independence of States against external threats. ... More
Limitations on the right to use force are a key element among the principles by which international law secures the sovereign equality and independence of States against external threats. 'Sovereignty inside the State' examines the principles of international law that spell out in positive terms the content of that equality and independence. Each State has the sovereign right to decide upon its social and economic structures, and to lay down laws that will influence the national character of the State and of life within it. The legal concept of jurisdiction determines the reach and priority of those laws. That freedom is not unlimited: it is constrained by obligations of the State under international law. ...Less


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The program is grounded in a profound belief in the healing power of the arts and creative process. We provide an experiential and depth-oriented program where you can learn to implement theory and practice in a wide range of clinical contexts.
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This program is approved by the Educational Program Approval Board (EPAB) of the American Art Therapy Association. Eighteen of the 60 credits are taught in the Counseling Department at Mount Mary University. The hybrid core curriculum for the Master of Science in Art Therapy Program is based on current Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP) standards and the current standards and guidelines for the Accreditation of Educational Programs in Art Therapy, which were adopted by the American Art Therapy Association Accreditation Council for Art Therapy Education (ACATE) and the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
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For Jalen Smith, he knows the time is right to go to the NBA
After two seasons at Maryland, his preparation could make him a first-round draft pick
Maryland Terrapins forward Jalen Smith shoots a free throw during the second half against the Michigan State Spartans at Xfinity Center in College Park, Maryland. Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports
By Kevin Parrish Jr.
A few weeks after the Big Ten canceled its annual March tournament due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Maryland head coach Mark Turgeon called Jalen Smith to suggest he enter the 2020 NBA draft and not return for his junior year.
"That's when I decided to declare, because he pretty much said the season I had was the statement point that I needed," Smith said.
This was not the case at the end of his 2019 season, when LSU eliminated the Terrapins in the second round of the NCAA tournament as Smith contemplated whether he should declare for the NBA draft. Weeks following the loss, Turgeon met with Smith and his parents, Charles and Orletha Smith, to discuss the freshman's future. He suggested that Smith return to Maryland for another season to develop and better position himself for the 2020 NBA draft by having a standout sophomore year.
When Smith arrived in College Park, Maryland, for his freshman campaign in 2018, ESPN had projected him as a first-round pick. The former five-star recruit from Mount Saint Joseph High School in Baltimore struggled with inconsistency throughout the season, and, at times, did not appear ready for the level of physicality he would face from opposing big men in the Big Ten.
He still averaged 11.7 points and 6.8 rebounds as a freshman and averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds in his NCAA tournament debut against Belmont and LSU, which earned him a spot on the Big Ten All-Freshman team and revamped his draft stock. However, NBA evaluators wanted to see a more complete season.
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"After McDonald's All American practices, a lot of scouts came away very excited about him, but he didn't live up to the expectations his freshman year," said an NBA scout who has had an eye on Smith the last two seasons.
During the March 2019 meeting, his parents agreed with Turgeon about the basketball part. They trusted that a Division I head coach with eight years of experience at the helm knew when a player was NBA-ready or not. Basketball aside, however, his parents thought another year in school would benefit their son from a maturity standpoint.
"He wasn't independent," said Orletha Smith, Jalen's mother. "He still needed us to do some things for him that you think, 'OK, you're 18 now, you're a man, and you can make those decisions. You're dealing with grown men with grown men issues, and you are still an 18-year-old kid who has not lived life.' "
THE TRANSFORMATION
Smith ultimately decided not to attend the NBA scouting combine and return for his sophomore year at Maryland. He joined the team for spring workouts and devoted himself to the gym. During the summer, Smith woke up around 8-9 a.m. to work out, then he returned to the Xfinity Center, a four-minute walk from his off-campus apartment, to shoot 500-600 shots at practice.
A Maryland graduate assistant, Brenton Petty, helped him adjust his form. Smith had a habit of shooting the ball flat, like in a straight line. Though the center stood at 6-foot-10, he wanted to develop a higher release point to shoot over the defender's head more easily. The two also did other drills, including boosting Smith's explosiveness, his ability to dribble into the lane quickly and dunking when around the rim. He also worked substantially on cutting to help with foot mobility and sprinting to help with conditioning. This elite work ethic had already existed in Smith, but adjusting to the college life of school and basketball made it difficult to find time for extra workouts.
When the 2019 fall semester began, he was able to better intertwine his workouts with his classes. He did the same drills before his first class for 30 minutes to an hour. He arrived for practice early and stayed late to put up extra shots and work on his conditioning before calling it a day. In the weight room, he lifted more and did extra sets after his teammates finished theirs. Physical makeup aside, his parents and Turgeon recommended that Smith meet with Michelle Garvin, the director of clinical and sports psychology at Maryland.
Smith had played significant minutes alongside starting center Bruno Fernando, who declared for the 2019 NBA draft after an enticing sophomore season and was selected by the Atlanta Hawks with the 34th overall pick. Following Fernando's departure, Smith returned to his natural position of center with significantly higher expectations, which made him feel nervous and overwhelmed. Smith and Garvin met for 45 minutes to an hour once a week. They talked about dealing with outside distractions, how to be a great teammate and the importance of having a positive outlook on everything.
"Michelle helped me find ways to make myself a lot more confident on the court and just have fun, rather than taking everything so serious all the time," said Smith.
Maryland Terrapins big man Jalen Smith (center) drives to the basket against Seton Hall Pirates guard Myles Cale (left) and center Romaro Gill (right) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
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Kyle Tarp, the director of basketball performance at Maryland, focused on adjusting Smith's diet. He normally ate hamburgers, fast food from Chick-fil-A and other junk food. Tarp told Smith what kinds of foods he should be consuming and placed him on a nutrition plan. With Tarp's advice, Smith changed his diet to include more plant-based foods.
"Another reason I became more consistent was because of the way I treated my body," said Smith. "I started to focus more on what I ate and what I did for recovery. And I was able to control my body better and stay on the court longer."
The extra training and adjustments paid off as Smith became one of the best players in college basketball last season. He averaged 15.5 points, 10.5 rebounds and 2.4 blocks per game as a sophomore, shooting 54% from the field and 37% from long distance. All career highs. The five double-doubles he notched during his freshman season surged to 21, which ranked first in the Big Ten and third nationally.
Smith helped Maryland capture the Big Ten regular-season title with an 18-point, 11-rebound, four-block performance against Michigan in the season finale. He earned first-team All-Big Ten honors with teammate Anthony Cowan Jr. and also was named to the conference's All-Defensive team.
"His confidence really grew," said Turgeon. "He had put on a few more pounds of weight, so that contributed to it. But to be honest with you, he just got better in every phase: rebounding, defense, shooting, post-ups, passing — all improved."
For the upcoming draft, Smith is projected as a mid- to late first-round pick.
"I believe Jalen will go as high as 18-20 in the draft," said an NBA scout. "His ability to stretch the floor as well as protect the rim makes him intriguing to NBA teams. He is incredibly long. Has a good understanding of the game. A high care factor. And his decision-making makes him a trustworthy player."
Mount Saint Joseph's First Mcdonald's all American
Pat Clatchey, who is in his 28th season as varsity head coach at Mount Saint Joseph High School, coached Smith from 2014 to 2018. He keeps in touch with his former player through texting. During Smith's freshman season, if Maryland happened to play while Clatchey searched for something to watch on television, he tuned in and texted Smith detailed critiques: Be more active against the zone, don't stand when you flash, have your hands up and make the timing in the gaps to get catches.
Smith's usual response was, "Hey, thanks, coach. I remember that stuff from Saint Joe. I'll be aware of it." When Smith checked his iPhone after a game his sophomore season and had unread notifications from his former coach, the messages were typically "congratulations" or "great game."
Clatchey first laid eyes on a 10-year-old Smith at the Banneker Community Center in Catonsville, Maryland. Jarvis Thomas, one of the most popular coaches in the area, coached the team. Their program was where Smith earned the nickname "Sticks," because he was the skinniest person at the camp. Clatchey attended frequently to scout and recruit players. He cited Smith's length, smoothness and fluidity. The timing of his rebounds. The touch on his shot — elements that young players rarely had in their repertoire. Clatchey began to recruit him and won his services over rival McDonogh High School in Owings Mills, Maryland.
The summer before Smith's freshman year, Mount Saint Joseph hosted its annual summer camp. The program featured infinite amounts of talent but never a McDonald's All American. One play from Smith at the camp had the coaches thinking that could change.
"He had this one play at camp where he was on the left wing, he drove down the lane, was about the middle of the lane, and dunked on this kid left-handed," said Clatchey. "It was quite impressive. My assistant coach, Doug Nicholas, walked over to me and said, 'That might be our first McDonald's All American.' And it turned out to be true. His junior year, yeah, you could really see the McDonald's All American and the potential NBA player."
Smith developed under Clatchey on his way to receiving various other accolades, including two-time Baltimore Sun All-Metro Co-Player of the Year, two-time Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year, two-time Baltimore Catholic League Player of the Year, a Jordan Brand Classic selection and a finalist for the 2016 USA Basketball men's under-17 world championship team.
PREPARING FOR THE DRAFT AND A NEW LIFE
The NBA draft was scheduled for June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York, but has been rescheduled for Oct. 16 due to COVID-19. In the meantime, Smith has been working out in a gym in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. He models himself after Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka because of his defensive presence, rebounding, shot-blocking prowess and ability to score.
Smith is excited by the opportunity to eventually play basketball at Staples Center in Los Angeles, his favorite NBA arena. He grew up a Los Angeles Lakers fan because of his favorite player, Kobe Bryant, who made it a personal mission to destroy the opposing defense. It's a mentality that Smith marveled at and tries to emulate.
The one player he looks forward to matching up against and learning from the most is Lakers star LeBron James.
"He's pretty much everybody's one go-to person because he's one of the greatest players of all time," said Smith. "I just admire how he takes it and he continues to play his game. And being able to play against him and watch him is going to be a moment to remember."
"My goal is to get drafted as high as I can," said Smith. "Then when I get to the team, work hard and earn my playing time — try to become a starter my first year. " — Jalen Smith
Smith is on track to receive his bachelor's degree in information science within three years. He also plans to continue his classes. His family says they will evaluate options for him to take classes online and eventually return to campus when his schedule permits. He also plans to continue meeting with a psychiatrist, especially as more NBA players admit their struggles with mental health.
Smith is now 20 years old, an age his parents don't view as grown in their eyes. However, they believe he's more self-sufficient. This has been a learning process for them as well. Neither were high-profile athletes or ever featured in the spotlight. They would rather see their son graduate college in a normal time frame of four years, but they also understand he's not just any regular college student. That became glaringly apparent when Clatchey placed Smith on the varsity team at 14 years old.
"We were like, 'Oh, no, he can't be that good at his age. You've got juniors and seniors on the team that should be better. And he should be progressing to that point, not already be there,' " Orletha Smith said.
Whether Smith ends up on a team located on the East or West Coast, his parents plan to check on him. Their plan is to attend games, guide him and let him live his life. His mother compares this experience to when her husband — a retired Navy officer — left for the military at 19 years old. Even so, she acknowledges that the military has more discipline, guidance and restrictions than the NBA.
When thinking about everything the league has to offer, Smith says, he's not worried about fame or money — luxuries he believes simply come with the profession. The focus will be on a successful NBA career attained through hard work and staying true to himself.
"My goal is to get drafted as high as I can," said Smith. "Then when I get to the team, work hard and earn my playing time — try to become a starter my first year. By the end of my career, I would like to win at least two championships, but if that doesn't happen, just being one of the best players to come out of Baltimore and succeed in the NBA."
Kevin is a 2019 Rhoden Fellow and a junior mass communications and print journalism major from Baltimore. He's a reporter for The Spectrum student newspaper and is a big fan of the Washington Wizards.
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On Tuesday, Central Reserve Police Force's 209 CoBRA battalion and Jharkhand Police launched a special operation to target Maoists in several areas of West Singhbhum district in the state.
Dumka Superintendent of Police informed that the Maoists have made a hideout here and were planning extortion.
Amit Topno, a correspondent from Jharkhand's Khunti was shot dead on 9 December. He fearlessly reported on issues like sand mining, illegal alcohol sales, adivasi rights, education, sanitation, human trafficking, land rights, culture and most recently the Pathalgadi movement.
The villagers suspected him as the victim had asked the name of a girl child he came across in Jharkhand's Dumka district, police said.
A special branch report of the Jharkhand Police revealed that the shelter with the address, 'SP Moses Phullanwal, Indira Nagar, Pakhowal Road, Ludhiana, Punjab' has not been registered under the Juvenile Justice Act.
Seven members of a family allegedly committed suicide on Sunday night in Ranchi's Kanke police station area.


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DALLAS – The National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association continues its tradition of NCAA Division I polls for the 16th year with its 2013 weekly surveys. Polls will be circulated from Feb. 18-June 27 (weekly through June 11) following the 67th annual NCAA World Series in Omaha, Neb., at TD Ameritade Park.
The current poll has representation by 12 different conferences (18 total for the season) among the 298 baseball-playing schools in the 2013 NCAA Division I ranks. The surveys of 2012 had a NCBWA-poll record 22 different DI conferences and independents rated at least one week. For more information or to join the NCBWA, please go to www.ncbwa.com.
Others receiving votes (listed alphabetically): Arizona (29-20), Belmont (36-15), Bryant (36-15-1), CSU Bakersfield (34-18), Canisius (37-13), Coastal Carolina (32-18), Creighton (28-14), Dartmouth (32-9), Florida Gulf Coast (34-17), Gonzaga (32-16-1), Illinois State (33-18), Kentucky (28-22), Louisiana-Lafayette (35-17), Miami (FL) (33-20), New Mexico (32-18), Sam Houston State (33-18), Seton Hall (33-16), Stanford (26-20), Troy (37-14), UNC Wilmington (36-16), UNLV (34-17), Virginia Tech (33-19).
By conference: ACC 6, SEC 6, Pac-12 4, Big 12 3, Big West 3, Big East 2, A-Sun 1, Big South 1, Big Ten 1, C-USA 1, OVC 1, Sun Belt 1.


After falling in love with cooking, nutrition and fitness as an adult, I switched careers to become a Dietitian. My recipes and nutrition philosophy meet in the middle of "food as fuel" and making healthy food tasty. Everything I create is to entice you to eat something healthy, while educating you on how it will provide the energy you need to compete at your best.


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Q: How can I actually kick/boot a player? I've been in several parties where all three of us go to kick a player (via right-clicking on the player's tile in the upper left corner) and nothing happens. We were only able to kick an idling player once when I stood next to him, selected "Kick", and received a modal window to insert a reason. The rest of the party received the vote and he was kicked.
What are the conditions for actually booting a player? Do you have to stand near him? Does there need to be a period of time in-between the first vote and the actual vote? Is it a majority vote or a consensus vote, and how does it differ between four-, three-, and two-person parties?

A: Last night I found myself wanting to kick a player afking in town for 15 minutes since he joined. I tried to do it right before engaging some boss fight but nothing happened. But after porting to town it worked - I was presented a screen to provide a reason for a kick, and I assume the other guy got kick-voting dialog, since the player got successfully kicked.
In short: you have to be close to a player being kicked for it to work.

A: Vote kicking is a little glitchy right now.  I think you have to be able to "see" the player to be able to kick them, much like inspecting their equipment and skills.

A: The general consensus is that:

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*You have to be close to the player

*You have to wait for a timer after the player joins the game

*And I think that you cannot kick a game creator

A: I'm pretty sure there's an internal game timer for when you join.  It's always the people that join a game and sit in town that I can't ban, after a while (15-20 mins) I've been able to, although at that time I wasn't the one initiating the kick.


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Published at Saturday, March 24th 2018, 18:08:40 PM by Sigismonda Alfonsi. Faucets. When you are on a decorating budget, kitchens are definitely the hardest to style. It requires sacrifices and compromises since most likely, you don't have the cash to replace the cabinets or appliances. And when we're talking about a kitchenette, things get even trickier.
Published at Monday, March 26th 2018, 20:12:30 PM. Kitchen By Elenora Costa. Add another row of cabinets and appliances to an L-shaped layout and you get a U-shaped kitchen. This is a type that looks and feels airy and offers lots of storage but is in fact quite small and not as versatile as other kitchens. The reason why we say that is because you can't add an island or a table to a U-shaped kitchen without making it look cluttered and tiny.On the other hand, you can plenty of room for cabinets and large appliances and there's often a window here as well which ensures an open and bright decor.
Published at Saturday, March 24th 2018, 18:08:40 PM. Faucets By Sigismonda Alfonsi. An undermount sink is attached underneath the countertop, with the countertop material forming the top edge of the sink. This type of sink requires the countertop to be cut to exact measurements to accommodate the sink.
Published at Wednesday, March 21st 2018, 21:12:03 PM. Faucets By Allegra Ricci. Before we get into the pictures it is best to go over what we feel are the features of many ultra modern kitchen faucet designs. These days there tends to be a trend towards a minimalist style design. This means that the features on the sinks while being fashionable and stylish don't really jump out at you as being outlandish. They blend in and accent their surroundings in a very subtle way. Here are some examples of what we are talking about.
Published at Monday, March 19th 2018, 09:19:58 AM. Kitchen Backsplashes By Alleffra Petit. Marble is sophisticated, elegant and classy so what better way to put the spotlight on it than with a waterfall island counter? Since the material is the focal point, the design of the island can be minimalist and focused on practicality.
Published at Sunday, March 18th 2018, 08:23:43 AM. Faucets By Alleffra Petit. It's true this type of look is not for everyone. But for those of you, that like to be unique in everything you do this could really work on your kitchen sink.
Published at Friday, March 16th 2018, 20:56:14 PM. Kitchen Backsplashes By Aveline Vincent. Flat-front cabinets set the stage for modern touches throughout the kitchen. Combine the sleek look with a contemporary kitchen backsplash. Black and gray glass tiles run horizontally along the back wall and the thinness of the backsplash tiles makes this kitchen feel energetic and fresh.


I have a aunt that lives in Washington county nc right on the albemarle sound. I cant find a civil war map like I can for north Hampton or hertford or bertie county. Where they have red lines for the roads and black dots for houses with or without there names sometimes. I was just wondering if I can get some help with that?
Most likely the map was never made. Civil War maps are spotty.


IRENE – Image, Reconstruct, Erase Noise, etc.
IRENE (Image, Reconstruct, Erase Noise, etc.) is a new technological development that will help in the preservation of millions of sound recordings that are currently being lost because of lack of usable equipment to play them on, and because the audio recordings are becoming increasingly frail.
IRENE was developed by scientist Carl Haber, and other scientists from the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Basically it works by creating a digital audio file from an analog information in a disk's groves without ever touching the record. This is done by using a tool called the Smart Scope, which is basically a high-resolution digital camera attached to a microscope. IRENE therefore can extract sounds from material that was previously too fragile to play. It can also "remove" scratches and "mend" broken phonograph records. The final product will play in near-real time. There is also discussion on developing a new device called the "Confocal Scanning Probe" which would be able to create sound file from three-dimensional items such as wax cylinders.
IRENE has been in use at the Library of Congress since last year, where many are hopefully that this new technology will help save millions of old sound recordings that the library holds, but which are too frail to handle.
You can read more about IRENE form the Library of Congress' blog, from a story that aired on NPR this morning, and from another story on ACFNewsource.


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Q: How to access initializer for a custom CollectionView cell? I have a collectionView with multiple cells. Each cell is of this class:
class OuterCollectionViewCell: UICollectionViewCell {

    @IBOutlet weak var stackView: UIStackView!

    override init(frame: CGRect) {
        super.init(frame: frame)
        print("initting")
        for i in 1...30 {
            let view = UIView()
            view.backgroundColor = UIColor.red
            view.tag = i

            self.stackView.addSubview(view)
        }
    }
    required init?(coder aDecoder: NSCoder) {
        super.init(coder: aDecoder)
    }

}

I am creating each cell which I would hope calls its initializer like so:
func collectionView(_ collectionView: UICollectionView, cellForItemAt indexPath: IndexPath) -> UICollectionViewCell {
    let cell = collectionView.dequeueReusableCell(withReuseIdentifier: "outerCell", for: indexPath) as! OuterCollectionViewCell
    cell.backgroundColor = UIColor.gray
    return cell
}

My intent is to add 30 subviews to this horizontal stackView such that 30 stripes show up. I want to add these subviews in programmatically in the init to avoid having to do it manually in the storyboard. However right now the init is not called and the views are not added. Any idea why this might be and how to do this?

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which I would hope calls its initializer like so

You can hope that, but, as you've rightly found, you are doomed to disappointment. A cell generated by calling dequeue never has its init(frame:) called.
One obvious solution is to add your 30 subviews right in cellForItemAt. If you do that, you also need to include a test to make sure that you don't add them again the next time the cell is reused. In other words, add them only if they are not already there.
Even simpler: since you've already got an implementation of init(coder:), why not move your 30-subviews code into that? That is an initializer that will be called when a cell is created through dequeuing, and it won't be called (obviously) when a cell is merely reused.
Note, however, that there are other problems with what you're doing. As your code stands, your views have no size, and it is far from clear what the stack view is going to make of that. Moreover, merely saying addSubview won't cause the stack view to do anything with your views. So basically even if your code runs, I would expect you won't actually see anything. However, let's cross one bridge at a time.

A: Another potential problem here is if you want to add custom method variables to your initializer. For things like styling...
I ended up extracting all layout code into its own method that gets called after dequeueReusableCell.
let cell = collectionView.dequeueReusableCell(withReuseIdentifier: "Cell", for: indexPath) as! Cell
cell.ifNeeded(layout: .someStyle)

Then having a custom var you can keep track of initialization.
var layout:Layout?

And then exit if it's already been laid out.
func ifNeeded(layout:Layout) {
    //exit if already laid out
    guard self.layout == nil else { return }
    self.layout = layout


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Holocaust remembrance concert brings TU community together to honor lives lost
April 9, 2018 April 11, 2018 Towerlight Arts
By: Kerry Ingram, Associate Arts & Life Editor
Featured image courtesy of Amber Wilson
Ahead of National Holocaust Remembrance Day, Towson University's departments of music and art and design are holding a series of programs spread awareness to the victims of the genocide.
The series, which kicked off Sunday with a guest artist recital, is meant to remember the millions of Jewish people and other minorities who the Nazis murdered during World War II.
Charles Borowsky, president of the International Institute for Regional Studies and president of Intermuse Performing Arts Bureau, hopes to use music as a way to keep such tragedies from ever happening again.
"We don't have to look very hard to find acts of inhumanity in this day and age…. [This concert], performed by these dedicated and acclaimed musicians, has been intended not only as a memorial for the victims of the Holocaust and Gulag, but also to serve as a catalyst for evoking, nurturing, and promoting mutual respect, tolerance, and cooperation," Borowsky said.
The concert, which was held at the Recital Hall in the Center for the Arts on Sunday afternoon, was made up of a collection of songs by Jewish and Lithuanian composers, and was meant to express the journey of people through hard times.
Borowsky's wife, TU faculty member and cellist Cecylia Barczyk, and their children — known as The American Virtuosi — performed pieces alongside famed Lithuanian violinist Borisas Traubas to showcase how music can be used to bring people together while telling stories of sorrow, hope and forgiveness.
The idea of storytelling through music was especially important for Traubas, who came from Lithuania to share his musical knowledge with Towson. Borowsky served as a translator for Traubas, who does not speak English.
"Music is my life," Traubas said. "I've played so many years. It's the way of expressing what you can't express in many other ways that I love. You don't have to say any words to express your emotions. Music is for a lack of words and can go above and beyond."
Traubas, whose parents were survivors of the Holocaust, began his musical journey when he was seven years old. His parents wanted to provide their children with an education that could lead to a good source for living; classical musicians were well-paid during Traubas' youth, and so his parents sent him and his siblings to music school. He has been gracing audiences with his violinist charm ever since.
Traubas said the purpose of music is simply to "overcome evil by doing good."
Upon arriving at Towson's campus, Traubas spent an afternoon holding a masterclass for TU's music students prior to his concert performance. The intimate practice session was held Thursday, with a trio and solo cellist performing in order to gain feedback from the musician, as other music students observed in the audience. Sydney Bennett, a graduate student majoring in cello performance, enjoyed the unique opportunity of working with Traubas.
"It was very enlightening," Bennett said. "It was great to get a second set of ears to listen to me. It was very encouraging…. I felt very comfortable. I certainly learned a lot and it was just a really good overall experience to have."
Although Sunday's concert was the main focus of Towson's series, the remembrance days at TU are also set to include a poster exhibition and a film showing.
The poster exhibition, entitled "Design Advocacy: Genocide and Injustice," runs through Saturday, May 12, and includes designs made by Towson graphic design students that highlight violations of social justice.
"Gitel," the film being shown on April 12, explores how the Holocaust affects survivors and the importance of recognizing their truths.
According to Borowsky, a large goal of this event series is to bring more awareness and conversations to the topic of atrocities faced during War World II.
"There are many people unaware of the evils committed by both the Nazis and Communists," Borowsky said. "I would argue that many have not learned the lesson from the cries of millions of victims. Maybe because we're living in a day and age in which, thanks to a relatively long period of safety and security, 'it can't happen to me' seems to be a prevalent attitude…. It's all too convenient to be detached and forget about others, not only far away, but even close by us."
Borowsky said that the people who experienced the Holocaust are not all that different than the people who live today.
"Remembering this dark point in history allows us not only to commemorate the victims and the lasting effect it has had on their families to this date, but to guard against the beginnings of such movements within our own society," he said. "The in-depth study of history from a variety of perspectives, and discussion among people is one of the healthiest investments we can make."
Barcyzk shared how this awareness can be made effortlessly through the use of music and art.
"The idea that music allows for the expression of another dimension of our lives and personalities and a force to both commemorate and celebrate, has been explored time and again in history," she said. "One of my own personal favorite quotes is by Victor Hugo: 'Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.'"
Sunday's concert at TU precedes the concerts that Traubas and The American Virtuosi will be holding during their U.S. Tour, titled "Never Forget." The tour, which will run through April 22, consists of performances in Washington D.C., Pennsylvania, New York, New Hampshire and Vermont.
Before his departure from Towson for future performances, Traubas had one lasting notion to share with anyone willing to listen.
"It's like the U.S. money – 'united we stand, in God we trust,'" Traubas said. "We need to try to live that saying. It should not just be on paper; it should be in life."
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2011 Leaf Metal Draft Baseball released this week. Each single-pack box includes six on-card autographs. Every card in the product signed.


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Headset sounds like an awfully enticing decide for those that wish one thing reasonable and good.
I'd vote for jabra for bluetooth as I really love the brand and already have a headset.


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Африка ― предполагаемая богиня древнеримского пантеона, олицетворение африканского континента. Также иногда считалась одним из божеств-покровителей плодородия и изобилия. Как правило, изображалась с вьющимися волосами, широким носом, рогом изобилия, головным убором в виде слоновой маски и львом подле себя.

Её изображение можно обнаружить на некоторых монетах, резных камнях и мозаиках в Римской Африке. Мозаика с её образом находится в музее Эль-Джем в Тунисе. Святилище в Тимгаде также украшено изображениями этой богини.

Плиний Старший в своей книге «Естественная история» писал, что никто в Африке не делает ничего, не призвав прежде сначала Африку в помощь себе. Это утверждение считается письменным доказательством существования богини и её важности. Иногда этот отрывок также интерпретируется как доказательство наличия особого североафриканского культа богини.

Жан Мариц, однако, ставил под сомнение утверждение о том, была ли олицетворенная Африка богиней римлян или кого-либо ещё. По его словам, иконографические изображения «Dea Africa» в головном уборе со слонами на голове были просто художественным образом континента. Ни Плиний, ни какой-либо другой писатель после него не обозначали Африку словом «Dea» ― «богиня», а эпиграфические надписи «Dea Africa» на найденных изображениях отсутствуют. Напротив, другие римские богини носят приставку «Dea» в текстах и надписях. У римлян уже были свои богини плодородия и изобилия и, как утверждает Мариц, не было необходимости в очередной конкурирующей богине.

Хоуталин предлагает свою интерпретацию образа Африки, предполагая, что римская иконография была основана на монетах царя Нумидии Ибара, армия которого была разбита римлянами в I веке до н.э. По мнению Иды Остенберг, если Хоуталин прав, то персонификация Африки в римском воображении могла произойти после этого события.

Примечания

Литература
 Paul Corbier, Marc Griesheimer, L'Afrique romaine 146 av. J.-C.- 439 ap. J.-C. (Ellipses, Paris, 2005)
Римская мифология
Богини в римской мифологии
Религия в Африке
Римская Африка

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Born and raised in Italy, but we're happy to have him in Amsterdam! Luka is happiest when he gets to work with bold, clean lines and popping colours in a traditional/old school style. His love of sea creatures is clearly present in his sketchbooks and portfolios, so for anything nautical you've definitely come to the right guy.
Considering his experience it's no wonder that he's an allround artist who's open to working with you on a variety of projects. No matter if it's a cover-up or a back piece, you're sure to be inspired by the ideas he has for you!
Lilly Sue
Lilly Sue a.k.a. Susan is our Neo-Traditional super hero! Whether it's birds, pets, depictions of Ghibli's protagonists or your favorite videogame characters: she will definitely make them come to life in the most vibrant colours possible.
She gladly takes on big projects, but she also has a small flash book at the studio if you crave a quick and cute tattoo!
Sharp contrast, dark depictions and pitch black ink - Gianluca's pieces are basically the epitome of blackwork. You will find no pastel-pink watercolour designs in his portfolio, so if you're attracted to the more monochrome side of tattooing his work is definitely worth looking at. He's sketching up drawings a machine-like speeds so there's plenty to choose from, but he'll work with you on custom pieces with the same level of enthusiasm!
After careful observation, we suspect that there's something about Marc's tattoos that makes them highly addictive. Unsuspecting clients will walk in to get a pacific style arm band and suddenly, it's a year later and they're well on their way to a full sleeve! Nothing wrong with that however, as Marc knocks every piece he works on straight out of the park. He loves to do pacific styles, mandalas, geometric designs and doesn't hesitate to sprinkle in some dotwork here and there. Click through to his Instagram to get an idea of what that looks like!
The mysterious Claudia can rightfully be called the queen of tattooing Whether it's a black and grey realistic sleeve, a colorful Japanese back piece or anything in between, her tattoos always leave us stunned. Her work would definitely not be unfit for a museum! Her skill and artistry not only shines through in the finished tattoo, but also in the way she approaches the whole process. If you'd like to talk to her about your ideas, please e-mail the shop and we will put you in touch.
Kaya is the newest (Italian!) addition to our team and we're so happy to have her! She describes both her blackwork and her colorful pieces as illustrative and she loves to work closely with her clients during the whole process. Her favorite tattoos to do are the ones where you come in with a story and she can then visualize and illustrate from that.
If you look at her portfolio you might notice the amount of dog portraits that she's done. No surprise there, as she's a huge dog lover!
Feel inspired? Come swing by or get in touch to see how she would illustrate your story.
Duncan is a well-known face at the shop, and not without good reason. His intricate pacific style tattoos are a true eye-catcher, so clients come from far and wide to get in on the action. Not a man to limit himself, Duncan also works in more ornamental and mandala oriented styles and he won't shy away from a little blackwork either. If you head over to his Instagram you'll see how versatile he can be, but the best way (in our humble opinion) to see if it's a match is just to come by and talk about your ideas! See you soon?
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If you take a look at her portfolio you immediately notice the wide range of vibrant colors she uses for her watercolor-inspired tattoos, her botanical work and her art nouveau pieces.
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Q: Sparse matrices with lots of repeated elements in Scipy I have a triangular sparse matrix of dimension n where the only coefficients that appear are c_1, c_2,...c_n. There are at most n repetitions of a single coefficient in the matrix. Is there any way to use the fact that there are many elements of the matrix that are the same and use much less memory instead of assigning the same value to many different (row, column) and not exploiting the fact that many are the same. At the end of the day I want to apply the inverse of the said matrix to an arbitrary vector.
Thank you!

A: Definitely, you can use the sparse matrix data structures from 'scipy.sparse'. If you know the values tend to group in certain patterns you can use specific sparse matrix structures optimized for that pattern. If the values group along diagonals use 'dia_matrix', columns use 'csc_matrix', rows use 'csr_matrix', and blocks use 'bsr_matrix'.


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wait a minute here, is Tom "jar"? and tom has twins too?
And which are they ?
Do you all agree that the supposed lie of Joran , Deepak and Satish made about dropping natalee of at the holliday in is the only suspicious thing there is against them ?
NO! I honestly think LE has much more.
This is Natalee's Yellow Ribbon on her Mail Box( I have blurred it a bit for safetys sake) but dont you all want her to come home and see this Ribbon on HER MailBOX ?
Dash is an attractive articulate young woman who recently graduated from Mountain Brook and went on a class trip in celebration thereof to Aruba.
I saw her on BOR explain that she got to know Natalee quite well when Natalee tutored Dash in calculus. I think I heard on teevee that honor student Natalee Holloway was president of the Math Club, just one of many extracuricular school activities.
Dash, Arubagirl is driving around the island and taking some digital pictures for us. If that works out ok, she is going to post them on a separate thread that the Moderators have set up for that purpose.
We also have a second poster here that had an Aruba vacation planned several weeks ago. He's now on the island and may also provide some pics.
Thank you so much for letting me know that! That's AWESOME! Arubagirl is really something... I'm so glad she's on here!
I like this story very much Iquitos , reminds me of the strange murder of the son of Carlos Memem for not fullfilling his contract on a arms deal.
I think they have more too.
Satish now claims that he and brother dropped Holloway and van der Sloot off together at the Marriott hotel, then went home, his lawyer, David Kock, said.
On Sunday, Kock said the brothers were becoming increasingly angry with van der Sloot and accusing him of changing his story to put the blame for Holloway's disappearance on them.
That is the best Theorie I have heard in a long time I am going to explore this one at the full.
Yeah, but it's been 4 weeks and no ransom demand. Don't you think we would have heard from them by now?
We have learned that Croes was honest from the beginning and that he got tangled into this case because he exchanged emails with one of the Kalpoe brothers the night Natalee went missing. The email most likely had nothing to do with Holloway and was just a friendly chat. Croes actually went to the police in an attempt to vindicate Joran by telling them he saw the boys drop her off at the hotel. However the police later took him into custody for questioning, because Joran changes his story turning on Croes.
Will any of the MB students be called as witnesses in the trial?
My guess is some will be called if needed to officially on the record place Jorin and Natalee together at C&C. They may also be called to testify the encounters they had with the lad through the week. With J's story changing they will help narrow it down I think.
NICOLE HAS BEEN BANNED, this was not actually done for the post on here, while inflammatory it was her reaction when asked to stop.
I know these people... this isn't true. This is just another conspiracy theory used to detract attention away from the truth.
Well we will have something else to speculate on in a few hours. If Fox is correct, the court must decide by 8 PM tonight whether to continue to hold Mr. VDS or release him.
I guess what I am learning from the Croes thing is don't ever lie to the police. I hope he doesn't lose his job on the party boat. He made a mistake, we all make mistakes.
I don't want to start a conversation about Bin Laden. Just stating that that seems like a more important story than one missing person.
look, If you don't care about Nat, then leave... I'm sick of people saying she doesn't matter... if you knew her you'd know how ridiculous you're being. Instead of saying that no one should care about her because there are other "similar cases" why don't you support the fact that because people do care and are willing to keep her case in the spotlight, it helps us to find her sooner?
When someone goes missing what keeps it in the media is the family and friends of the victim. The family needs to make themselves available for press conferences and interviews which Natalee's family has done.
The missing kids in Idaho is a good example. The family has given very few interviews thus it's completely dropped from the news. The opposite was true for Jessica Lunsford....her father continued to press conferences even while he and his family were not ruled out as suspects.
The family makes the difference, IMO.
Thank you for your inut, KLAASEND. I agree with you. I also don't understand why someone comes to a forum titled, "Natalee Holloway" and starts asking members why we care. It doesn't matter WHY. The fact is, we DO CARE. People who DON'T CARE are welcome to go to another thread on a different topic.
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If thats the case,, and they are questioned.. where would that take place?? In Alabama or would thse poor MB high school kids have to go back to Aruba??
Boy! I sure would like to understand what all of this is...can someone break this down in lamen terms for me?
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