Townsville Local Government Area Pest Management Plan (PDF) outlines Council's strategies for preventing the introduction, eradicating and containing restricted pest plants and animals in Townsville. This plan will soon be replaced with the Townsville Biosecurity Plan.
Townsville City Council is committed to eradicating the Yellow Crazy Ant (YCA) infestation in Nome, and has engaged the expertise of the CSIRO to provide specialised technical advice, development of the eradication program and assistance in obtaining permits for specialised control products that are required to treat YCA.
Council is continuing to conduct surveillance and mapping activities to locate the yellow crazy ant colonies. The eradication program is expected to commence in late October, and further information will be provided to effected properties prior to commencing treatment of the ants. The eradication program will continue throughout next year.
Townsville City Council is asking all residents of Nome to take steps to prevent the spread of YCA.
Do not remove green waste, soil, pot plants or any other outdoor object that could house YCA from the property.
Mulch green waste on site.
Check and clean cars, boats, trailers and caravans before travelling if they have been sitting for longer than 24 hours.
Contact council to participate in the eradication program.
If you suspect YCA please report all sightings to council. It is important to report any sightings so we can track and monitor any movements.
To participate in the eradication program, to enquire or to report a sighting to council please call 13 48 10.
Located in the Bluewater/Paluma, Black/Bohle and Alligator catchments. Feral horses can cause erosion, damage vegetation, spread weeds and reduce the quality of work horses by contaminating bloodlines.
Council is working to educate the community about the risk of feral animals and is asking the community to report any sightings of feral horses.
Dogs, wild dogs, feral dogs and dingoes: what's the difference?
Wild dogs are all dogs that are not domesticated including dingoes, feral dogs and hybrids/crosses between the two.
Dingoes are native Australian dogs believed to have migrated from South-East Asia about 5000 years ago, and have had a lasting natural impact on Australian native animals.
Breed only once a year, in early winter.
Feral dogs are abandoned or strayed domestic dogs living in a wild state in the bush or in an urban environment.
Domestic dogs are all dogs bred and kept as pets, guard dogs or working dogs. They may also behave like wild dogs if they are free roaming and not adequately controlled.
Dingoes and wild dogs are restricted invasive animals under the Biosecurity Act 2014. A Dingo must not be moved, kept, fed, given away, sold or released into the environment without a permit. Legally, the primary responsibility for wild dog control lies with landholders. In built-up areas the local government may help coordinate control programs.
the availability of water on farms and potential prey such as native animal species, livestock and rabbits as well as the availability of food due to with human settlement.
In rural areas dingoes/ wild dogs can reduce the viability of sheep, goat and cattle farming.
Dingoes/wild dogs can be a hazard to livestock, poultry, pets and humans in boundary areas between urban and rural environments.
Dingoes/wild dogs can carry both canine and human diseases, including distemper, neospora, canine parvovirus and hydatid worms.
There is no evidence to suggest that pure dingoes, feral dogs or a cross between the two occur in Townsville. If you see what appears to be a feral dog, it is more likely to be a dingo hybrid or of dingo origin. In most cases, Council treats all problem animals in Townsville as wild dogs.
Council has a Wild Dog Management Strategy for managing the impacts of wild dogs. This strategy specifies priorities for action in the management of dingoes and wild dogs in the urban and rural areas in Townsville.
Biosecurity Queensland has more information on dingoes and wild dogs.
Fire ants are from South America and are native to the floodplains of the Paraguay River in Brazil, Paraguay and Northern Argentina.
In Australia, there have been six separate incursions of fire ants. Five recorded in Queensland; and one in Port Botany NSW.
If you have sighted a Fire Ant contact the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.
Feral pigs are a restricted invasive animal under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and a high priority for control under the Townsville Local Government Area Pest Management Plan. It is illegal to move, feed, give away, sell or release feral pigs into the environment without a permit. The Townsville Local Government Area Plan to outlines actions to contain feral pigs, including trapping and baiting.
Biosecurity Queensland has more information and factsheets on feral pigs.
The Indian Myna (Acridotheres tristis) is a native bird to India, Asia and the Middle East. It was introduced to Australia in the 1860's and has been established as an invasive species. The Indian Myna reduces biodiversity, impacts agriculture and has the potential to affect human and animal health through disease transmission. To find out more about the Indian Myna and the impacts it causes, download the Indian Myna Bird Fact Sheet.
Under the Townsville Local Government Area Pest Management Plan the Indian Myna Bird (Magnetic Island only) has been identified as a pest animal for early detection and eradication.
Parthenium is a serious weed that will grow anywhere. It is a restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2014 and has been identified as a high priority local pest plant for early detection and eradication under the Townsville Local Government Area Pest Management Plan. There are infestations in the rural areas of Townsville which are currently being surveyed and treated.
Biosecurity Queensland has more information on the Parthenium weed.
Wild peafowl (peacocks) are found on Mount Stuart and Magnetic Island. Council is working with landholders to remove wild peafowl from their properties.
There are a number of species of fish in Townsville's waterways that compete with native fish for resources and threaten the natural ecosystem of our rivers.
Thunbergia Fragrans is a restricted invasive plant under the Biosecurity Act 2015. It must not be given away, sold or released into the environment without a permit.
Biosecurity Queensland has more information on thunbergia fragrans.
Rabbits are not permitted to be kept by residents in Queensland. Biosecurity Queensland regulates the keeping of rabbits.
These restricted plants are so widespread in Townsville that the management objective is to contain them to their existing extent. Eradication of these plats will form part of a long term strategy.
Have you discovered a new weed or a new infestation of an existing weed? Seen a pest animal that you haven't noticed in Townsville before?
If so, complete our Pest Notification form, once returned to council either by email or in person at 103 Walker Street we will follow up on your sighting.
Information on other pest plant and pest animal activities in which council is involved, visit State of the Environment or Biosecurity Queensland.


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Q: Get-MsolDevice RegisteredOwners export to CSV fails I've written a simple script that is attempting to use the input from a source CSV file containing ObjectID's in a column and then exporting the following information; DisplayName, DeviceTrustType, RegisteredOwners, ApproximateLastLoginTimeStamp using the Get-MsolDevice command.
Here's the code I've got so far:
Connect-MsolService
Connect-AzureAD

Get-AzureADDevice -All $True | Select ObjectID | Export-Csv "C:\temp\Project\IntuneDevices\AllAADObjectIDs.csv" -noType

$allobjects = Import-Csv "C:\temp\Project\IntuneDevices\AllAADObjectIDs.csv"

ForEach ($line in $allobjects)
{
 Get-MsolDevice -ObjectID $line.ObjectId | Select DisplayName,DeviceTrustType,RegisteredOwners,ApproximateLastLogonTimestamp| Export-Csv -Path "C:\temp\Project\IntuneDevices\Final.csv" -Append -NoTypeInformation
}

The problem is that when I open Final.csv the entry for RegisteredOwners shows up as System.Collections.Generic.List`1[System.String]
When I simply run the command from the terminal without exporting to a CSV so the oputput is displayed on the screen it looks fine, I see the RegisteredOwner listed in curly brackets like {username@domain.org}.
I've read that is because the output for RegisteredOwners is a list item and not simple text like the rest of the output, but I'm having a heck of time converting it inline.
I've tried things like inserting
Select -Property DisplayName,@{ n='RegisteredOwners'; e={ $_.RegisteredOwners -join ';' } }

But that errors during the run no matter the variations I've tried with it.
Any help with this would be greatly appreciated as I've searched and tried multiple solutions but none are working for me.
TIA

A: Thanks for pushing me in the right direction Bender, turns out I must have had some sort of syntax error I didn't understand. Here is the final code and it's working as intended.
## Script to collect all AzureAD registered devices, their trust type, and their owner.

## Connect to AzureAD and MSOL
Connect-MsolService
Connect-AzureAD

## Get all devices filtering their ObjectID
Get-AzureADDevice -All $True | Select ObjectID | Export-Csv "C:\temp\Project\IntuneDevices\AllAADObjectIDs.csv" -noType

## Create the variable from the expoted Csv
$allobjects = Import-Csv "C:\temp\Project\IntuneDevices\AllAADObjectIDs.csv"

## Create a new file using Column 1 of allobjects.csv entries to suss the information required for each device
ForEach ($line in $allobjects)
{
 Get-MsolDevice -ObjectID $line.ObjectId | Select DisplayName,DeviceTrustType,@{ n='RegisteredOwners'; e={ $_.RegisteredOwners -join ';' } },ApproximateLastLogonTimestamp | Export-Csv -Path "C:\temp\Project\IntuneDevices\Final.csv" -Append -NoTypeInformation
}

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"""Contains the logic for `aq update model`."""

from sqlalchemy.orm import object_session, contains_eager

from aquilon.exceptions_ import ArgumentError, UnimplementedError
from aquilon.aqdb.types import CpuType, NicType
from aquilon.aqdb.model import (Vendor, Model, MachineSpecs, Machine, Disk,
                                HardwareEntity, Interface)
from aquilon.worker.broker import BrokerCommand

class CommandUpdateModel(BrokerCommand):
    requires_plenaries = True

    required_parameters = ["model", "vendor"]

    # Quick hash of the arguments this method takes to the corresponding
    # aqdb label.
    argument_lookup = {'cpuname': 'name', 'cpuvendor': 'vendor',
                       'cpunum': 'cpu_quantity',
                       'memory': 'memory', 'disktype': 'disk_type',
                       'diskcontroller': 'controller_type',
                       'disksize': 'disk_capacity',
                       'nicmodel': 'name', 'nicvendor': 'vendor'}

    def render(self, session, plenaries, model, vendor, newmodel, newvendor,
               comments, update_existing_machines, **arguments):
        for (arg, value) in arguments.items():
            # Cleaning the strings isn't strictly necessary but allows
            # for simple equality checks below and removes the need to
            # call refresh().
            if arg in ['newmodel', 'newvendor',
                       'cpuname', 'cpuvendor', 'disktype', 'diskcontroller',
                       'nicmodel', 'nicvendor']:
                if value is not None:
                    arguments[arg] = value.lower().strip()

        dbmodel = Model.get_unique(session, name=model, vendor=vendor,
                                   compel=True)

        if not update_existing_machines and (newmodel or newvendor):
            raise ArgumentError("Cannot update model name or vendor without "
                                "updating any existing machines.")

        dbmachines = set()

        # The sub-branching here is a little difficult to read...
        # Basically, there are three different checks to handle
        # setting a new vendor, a new name, or both.
        if newvendor:
            dbnewvendor = Vendor.get_unique(session, newvendor, compel=True)
            if newmodel:
                Model.get_unique(session, name=newmodel, vendor=dbnewvendor,
                                 preclude=True)
            else:
                Model.get_unique(session, name=dbmodel.name,
                                 vendor=dbnewvendor, preclude=True)
            dbmodel.vendor = dbnewvendor
        if newmodel:
            if not newvendor:
                Model.get_unique(session, name=newmodel, vendor=dbmodel.vendor,
                                 preclude=True)
            dbmodel.name = newmodel
        if newvendor or newmodel:
            q = session.query(Machine).filter_by(model=dbmodel)
            dbmachines.update(q)

        # For now, can't update model_type.  There are too many spots
        # that special case things like aurora_node or virtual_machine to
        # know that the transistion is safe.  If there is enough need we
        # can always add those transitions later.
        if arguments['machine_type'] is not None:
            raise UnimplementedError("Cannot (yet) change a model's "
                                     "machine type.")

        if comments is not None:
            dbmodel.comments = comments
            # The comments also do not affect the templates.

        cpu_args = ['cpuname', 'cpuvendor']
        cpu_info = {self.argument_lookup[arg]: arguments[arg]
                    for arg in cpu_args}
        cpu_values = [v for v in cpu_info.values() if v is not None]
        nic_args = ['nicmodel', 'nicvendor']
        nic_info = {self.argument_lookup[arg]: arguments[arg]
                    for arg in nic_args}
        nic_values = [v for v in nic_info.values() if v is not None]
        spec_args = ['cpunum', 'memory', 'disktype', 'diskcontroller',
                     'disksize']
        specs = {self.argument_lookup[arg]: arguments[arg]
                 for arg in spec_args}
        spec_values = [v for v in specs.values() if v is not None]

        if not dbmodel.machine_specs:
            if cpu_values or nic_values or spec_values:
                # You can't add a non-machine model with machine_specs
                # thus we only need to check here if you try and update
                if not dbmodel.model_type.isMachineType():
                    raise ArgumentError("Machine specfications are only valid"
                                        " for machine types")
                if not cpu_values or len(spec_values) < len(spec_args):
                    raise ArgumentError("Missing required parameters to store "
                                        "machine specs for the model.  Please "
                                        "give all CPU, disk, RAM, and NIC "
                                        "count information.")
                dbcpu = Model.get_unique(session, compel=True,
                                         model_type=CpuType.Cpu, **cpu_info)
                if nic_values:
                    dbnic = Model.get_unique(session, compel=True,
                                             model_type=NicType.Nic, **nic_info)
                else:
                    dbnic = Model.default_nic_model(session)
                dbmachine_specs = MachineSpecs(model=dbmodel, cpu_model=dbcpu,
                                               nic_model=dbnic, **specs)
                session.add(dbmachine_specs)

        # Anything below that updates specs should have been verified above.

        if cpu_values:
            dbcpu = Model.get_unique(session, compel=True,
                                     model_type=CpuType.Cpu, **cpu_info)
            self.update_machine_specs(model=dbmodel, dbmachines=dbmachines,
                                      attr='cpu_model', value=dbcpu,
                                      fix_existing=update_existing_machines)

        for arg in ['memory', 'cpunum']:
            if arguments[arg] is not None:
                self.update_machine_specs(model=dbmodel, dbmachines=dbmachines,
                                          attr=self.argument_lookup[arg],
                                          value=arguments[arg],
                                          fix_existing=update_existing_machines)

        if arguments['disktype']:
            if update_existing_machines:
                raise ArgumentError("Please do not specify "
                                    "--update_existing_machines to change "
                                    "the model disktype.  This cannot "
                                    "be converted automatically.")
            dbmodel.machine_specs.disk_type = arguments['disktype']

        for arg in ['diskcontroller', 'disksize']:
            if arguments[arg] is not None:
                self.update_disk_specs(model=dbmodel, dbmachines=dbmachines,
                                       attr=self.argument_lookup[arg],
                                       value=arguments[arg],
                                       fix_existing=update_existing_machines)

        if nic_values:
            dbnic = Model.get_unique(session, compel=True, **nic_info)
            self.update_interface_specs(model=dbmodel, dbmachines=dbmachines,
                                        value=dbnic,
                                        fix_existing=update_existing_machines)

        session.flush()

        plenaries.add(dbmachines)
        plenaries.write()

        return

    def update_machine_specs(self, model, dbmachines,
                             attr=None, value=None, fix_existing=False):
        session = object_session(model)
        if fix_existing:
            oldattr = getattr(model.machine_specs, attr)
            filters = {'model': model, attr: oldattr}
            q = session.query(Machine).filter_by(**filters)
            for dbmachine in q:
                setattr(dbmachine, attr, value)
                dbmachines.add(dbmachine)

        setattr(model.machine_specs, attr, value)

    def update_disk_specs(self, model, dbmachines,
                          attr=None, value=None, fix_existing=False):
        session = object_session(model)
        if fix_existing:
            oldattr = getattr(model.machine_specs, attr)
            # disk_capacity => capacity
            disk_attr = attr.replace('disk_', '')
            filters = {disk_attr: oldattr}
            q = session.query(Disk)
            q = q.filter_by(**filters)
            q = q.join(Machine)
            q = q.filter_by(model=model)
            for dbdisk in q:
                setattr(dbdisk, disk_attr, value)
                dbmachines.add(dbdisk.machine)

        setattr(model.machine_specs, attr, value)

    def update_interface_specs(self, model, dbmachines, value=None,
                               fix_existing=False):
        session = object_session(model)
        if fix_existing:
            old_nic_model = model.machine_specs.nic_model
            q = session.query(Interface)
            # Skip interfaces where the model was set explicitely to something
            # other than the default
            q = q.filter(Interface.model == old_nic_model)
            q = q.join(HardwareEntity)
            q = q.filter(HardwareEntity.model == model)
            q = q.options(contains_eager('hardware_entity'))
            for dbiface in q:
                dbiface.model = value
                dbmachines.add(dbiface.hardware_entity)

        model.machine_specs.nic_model = value

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GOP lawmakers in Arizona are reacting to the recent media attention to police brutality cases by attempting to scale back transparency. Arizona Senate Bill 1445 would prohibit law enforcement agencies from releasing the names of officers "involved in a use of deadly physical force incident that results in death or serious physical injury" for 60 days after the confrontation.
The bill has already been passed by Arizona's House of Representatives, with only 13 votes against it, and is set to hit the Senate for a vote this week. If approved there, it would have to get signed off by Governor Doug Ducey, who has hacked away at state programs while earmarking millions of dollars for private prisons.
Opponents of the bill have begun to rally in front of the Governor's office, insisting that the bill would have devastating impact. "Police officers have an extraordinary power because they can detain, search, arrest and have the ability to shoot to kill," Alessandra Soler, executive director of the ACLU of Arizona, told the local news, "That is when the transparency and accountability needs to be the strongest."


Retail drives ASX 300 business conditions lower in Q2, with a weaker trend tipped for Q3.
Business conditions deteriorated across the economy in the second quarter of 2012, with declines recorded among firms in both the ASX 300 survey and the broader Quarterly Business Survey (QBS). ASX 300 firms recorded a net balance of 0 points in the June quarter, down from +3 points in our previous survey. The key contributor to this softening in conditions was the Retail sector – with a steep decline in retail conditions observed this quarter, combined with an increase in the sample size for the sector. Excluding Retail, conditions for the remainder of the ASX 300 improved marginally – from +2 points previously to +4 points in Q2. Larger firms continue to outperform the broader economy, with conditions edging lower in the QBS, recording a net balance of -4 points (on a non-seasonally adjusted basis), compared with -2 points in the March survey. Short-term expectations are divergent between the ASX 300 and the broader economy – with larger firms anticipating a further easing over the next 3 months, to -1 point, compared with +3 points in the QBS. This trend is driven by weaker expected conditions for ASX 300 Mining and Manufacturing. Expectations remain considerably stronger for ASX 300 firms in twelve months time. However, we note that the strength of forward expectations should always be viewed with some caution, due to a history of upside bias.
ASX 300 conditions weaken on negative profits and softer trading.
Trends in business conditions components diverged once again for ASX 300 firms. In Q2, a steep decline in our profitability measure (down to -9 points) was the key driver of weakening in business conditions, along with a decline in trading conditions (down to 0 points). In contrast, the employment measure improved to +10 points, which helped to offset weakness in the other measures. In the QBS, profit and trading conditions were similar to the ASX 300, although employment was considerably weaker.
ASX 300 confidence plunges, falling below the economy average.
Business confidence among ASX 300 firms plunged in our latest survey, recording a net balance of -9 points (down from +2 points in the March quarter). Unlike the quite divergent trends in conditions, confidence declined across the majority of industries in our latest survey, with Mining (MIN) and the Transport, Utilities & Communications (TUC) sector contributing the most to the decrease. In contrast, Retail and Recreational & Personal Services (REC) saw an improvement. In contrast, the decline in the QBS was more modest (albeit still quite negative), recording a net balance of -5 points, compared with 0 points in our previous survey. It is worth noting that this was the lowest reading since Q2 2009.


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WINZER, MARK T married in 1992 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, U.S.A. a bride named JULIE F ROCK. 166745403
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WINZER, MARTHA was born 25 August 1907, received Social Security number 296-01-6776 (indicating Ohio) and, Death Master File says, died March 1980 166745404
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WINZER, MARY married 13 Sep 1890 in COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, U.S.A. a groom named LOUIS SCHMIDT. 166745405
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WINZER, MARY was born 13 October 1878, received Social Security number 343-38-3206 (indicating Illinois) and, Death Master File says, died December 1967 166745406
WINZER, MARY was born 18 August 1918, received Social Security number 284-03-6390 (indicating Ohio) and, Death Master File says, died September 1983 166745407
WINZER, MARY E who was 28 (born ABT 1976) married 20 MAR 2004 in TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named HEATH L MORGAN who was 34 (born ABT 1970). 166745408
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WINZER, MARY F. was born 11 April 1926, received Social Security number 509-24-4629 (indicating Kansas) and, Death Master File says, died 07 December 2004 166745409
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WINZER, MARY JEAN was born 10 August 1906, received Social Security number 568-20-9951 (indicating California) and, Death Master File says, died 08 February 1996 166745410
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WINZER, MATILDA was born 30 September 1914, received Social Security number 211-12-0342 (indicating Pennsylvania) and, Death Master File says, died December 1985 166745411
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Winzer, Mattereal, Rank: SFC, Branch: US ARMY, War: KOREA, VIETNAM, was born 28 March 1924, died 12 September 2014, and was buried in Section M1, Site 600 in Ft. Bliss National Cemetery in El Paso, Texas, United States of America. 166745412
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WINZER, MATTIE was born 02 August 1921, received Social Security number 436-88-1255 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 29 October 1990 166745413
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WINZER, MATTIE O who was 34 (born ABT 1956) married 11 MAY 1990 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named STEVE WINSTON who was 43 (born ABT 1947). 166745414
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WINZER, MATTIE R. was born 16 October 1864, received Social Security number 437-78-1316 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 15 October 1967 166745415
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WINZER, MATTIE W. was born 28 May 1914, received Social Security number 434-42-6234 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died January 1988 166745416
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WINZER, MAXINE was born 23 February 1965, received Social Security number 438-15-0927 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died April 1979 166745417
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WINZER, MAXINE was born 24 September 1926, received Social Security number 439-34-3026 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died April 1986 166745418
WINZER, MAXWELL was born 05 May 1889, received Social Security number 044-01-2736 (indicating Connecticut) and, Death Master File says, died November 1965 166745419
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WINZER, MELANIE M who was 31 (born ABT 1971) married 9 FEB 2002 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named JOHNNY R MARSHALL who was 34 (born ABT 1968). 166745420
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WINZER, MELVIN was born 19 December 1934, received Social Security number 439-52-4608 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 14 September 2007 166745421
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WINZER, MICHAEL L who was 18 (born ABT 1955) married 30 JUN 1973 in CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a bride named PATRICIA A CATHEY who was 17 (born ABT 1956). 166745422
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WINZER, MICHAEL L who was 27 (born ABT 1978) married 26 MAR 2005 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a bride named QUANNA L MINIFEE who was 25 (born ABT 1980). 166745423
WINZER, MINA PEARL was born 10 September 1928, received Social Security number 436-32-4341 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 11 November 1997 166745424
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WINZER, MINNIE was born 25 May 1907, received Social Security number 430-42-2200 (indicating Arkansas) and, Death Master File says, died February 1985 166745425
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WINZER, M M. was born 24 February 1904, received Social Security number 456-03-7628 (indicating Texas) and, Death Master File says, died 16 June 1995 166745426
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WINZER, MONTELLOS was born 21 March 1915, received Social Security number 438-12-1439 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 09 July 2004 166745427
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WINZER, MONTGOMERY was born 15 September 1919, received Social Security number 435-46-1906 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 01 June 1994 166745428
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WINZER, MURRIEL M. was born 19 June 1927, received Social Security number 436-38-6918 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 17 April 2000 166745429
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WINZER, NATHERINE was born 16 October 1922, received Social Security number 439-28-8725 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died April 1986 166745430
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WINZER, NICOLE F who was 24 (born ABT 1975) married 20 MAR 1999 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named ROLAND L WILLIAMS who was 21 (born ABT 1978). 166745431
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WINZER, ODDIE was born 01 January 1915, received Social Security number 526-07-8741 (indicating Arizona) and, Death Master File says, died April 1976 166745432
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WINZER, OLGA was born 01 May 1906, received Social Security number 501-82-4793 (indicating North Dakota) and, Death Master File says, died 19 June 1998 166745433
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WINZER, Olga was born ABT 1876 in Ohio and she was in the 1900 census in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, U.S.A. 166745434
WINZER, OPHELIA G. was born 09 February 1919, received Social Security number 520-26-4862 (indicating Wyoming) and, Death Master File says, died 22 August 2000 166745435
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WINZER, OSCAR was born 07 March 1905, received Social Security number 486-03-6224 (indicating Missouri) and, Death Master File says, died January 1972 166745436
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WINZER, OSCAR was born 17 December 1876, received Social Security number 510-32-8084 (indicating Kansas) and, Death Master File says, died October 1966 166745437
WINZER, OSWALD was born 22 August 1891, received Social Security number 335-32-5775 (indicating Illinois) and, Death Master File says, died January 1973 166745438
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WINZER, O T. was born 16 January 1917, received Social Security number 433-24-2694 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 15 March 2007 166745439
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WINZER, O T. was born 24 February 1922, received Social Security number 438-32-7405 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 11 February 2005 166745440
WINZER, OTIS was born 16 December 1912, received Social Security number 438-16-6916 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died May 1977 166745441
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WINZER, PAMELA R who was 48 (born ABT 1960) married 8 AUG 2008 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named JONATHAN E BAYLOR who was 42 (born ABT 1966). 166745442
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WINZER, PATRICK J who was 39 (born ABT 1964) married 15 MAR 2003 in FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a bride named SANDRA B DILLARD who was 43 (born ABT 1960). 166745443
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WINZER, PATRICK J, and his bride SANDRA B, born ABT 1960, married 15 MAR 2003, and they had no children under 18 when they got divorced in FORT BEND COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. on 11 APR 2005. 166745444
WINZER, PAUL was born 06 June 1899, received Social Security number 501-18-3666 (indicating North Dakota) and, Death Master File says, died August 1986 166745445
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WINZER, PAUL was born 27 March 1893, received Social Security number 196-16-4657 (indicating Pennsylvania) and, Death Master File says, died February 1978 166745446
WINZER, PEARLIE M. was born 21 September 1914, received Social Security number 439-34-5331 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 09 February 2005 166745447
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WINZER, PINKY W. was born 18 March 1931, received Social Security number 437-50-1522 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 21 January 2002 166745448
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WINZER, QUENA was born 06 May 1908, received Social Security number 163-20-6663 (indicating Pennsylvania) and, Death Master File says, died October 1978 166745449
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WINZER, RAIMUND L. was born 29 November 1930, received Social Security number 368-34-3341 (indicating Michigan) and, Death Master File says, died 23 February 2008 166745450
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Winzer, Raimund L A, Rank: COL, Branch: US ARMY, was born 29 November 1930, died 23 February 2008, and was buried in Section P3, Site 113 in Ft. Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan, United States of America. 166745451
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WINZER, RALPH E. was born 05 May 1907, received Social Security number 512-03-9337 (indicating Kansas) and, Death Master File says, died 19 April 1997 166745452
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WINZER, RANSOM was born 18 June 1917, received Social Security number 470-14-1539 (indicating Minnesota) and, Death Master File says, died July 1983 166745453
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WINZER, REBECCA who was 23 (born ABT 1953) married 19 JUN 1976 in GONZALES COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named RICHARD G JR HUNGERFORD who was 24 (born ABT 1952). 166745454
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WINZER, RENAE K married in 1995 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan, U.S.A. a groom named JEFFREY A JOHNSON. 166745455
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WINZER, RICHARD was born 04 August 1901, received Social Security number 551-03-1092 (indicating California) and, Death Master File says, died October 1986 166745456
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WINZER, RICHARD was born 23 August 1896, received Social Security number 511-38-8381 (indicating Kansas) and, Death Master File says, died August 1975 166745457
WINZER, RICHARD A. was born 18 November 1930, received Social Security number 545-32-9538 (indicating California) and, Death Master File says, died 09 May 2012 166745458
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Winzer, Richard Adam, Rank: QM3, Branch: US NAVY, War: KOREA, was born 18 November 1930, died 9 May 2012, and was buried in Section FA, Row A, Site 202 in Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent, Washington, United States of America. 166745459
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WINZER, RICHARD M. was born 12 August 1886, received Social Security number 437-78-0662 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 15 July 1968 166745460
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WINZER, RICKY who was 21 (born ABT 1969) married 23 FEB 1990 in DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a bride named EARLENE RABB who was 21 (born ABT 1969). 166745461
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WINZER, R L. was born 05 October 1923, received Social Security number 571-26-4242 (indicating California) and, Death Master File says, died January 1946 166745462
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WINZER, ROBERT L who was 27 (born ABT 1956) married 28 NOV 1983 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a bride named LYNN M MACK who was 19 (born ABT 1964). 166745463
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WINZER, ROBERT L, born ABT 1956, and his bride DIANNA R, born ABT 1958, married 23 OCT 1976, and they had two children under 18 when they got divorced in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. on 12 SEP 1983. 166745464
WINZER, ROBERT L. was born 04 August 1927, received Social Security number 509-28-1419 (indicating Kansas) and, Death Master File says, died 17 November 1997 166745465
WINZER, ROBERT M. was born 24 August 1932, received Social Security number 453-48-4592 (indicating Texas) and, Death Master File says, died 19 August 2000 166745466
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WINZER, ROBIRTA was born 02 October 1899, received Social Security number 437-78-0777 (indicating Louisiana) and, Death Master File says, died 15 June 1994 166745467
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WINZER, ROSA was born 07 October 1903, received Social Security number 443-24-7151 (indicating Oklahoma) and, Death Master File says, died 15 September 1994 166745468
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WINZER, ROSE B who was 24 (born ABT 1959) married 1 NOV 1983 in HARRIS COUNTY, TEXAS, U.S.A. a groom named ANTHONY TOLIVER who was 19 (born ABT 1964). 166745469
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At 18:30 on January 4, 2018, the first lecture of Joy School was given successfully at Room 106 of Wenyi Teaching Building. The event was geared to all freshmen and aimed to build an "Academic Mutual Aid" platform to help students solve academic problems and improve performance under the help of the "Academic Tutors" around them.
"Joy School", as the name suggests, is to make students study effectively in a happy and relaxed atmosphere. The "Academic Tutors" lectured in a vivid and interesting language, whose unique teaching method and new thinking model can help students thinkfrom different perspectives and also help them solve difficult problems.
The piercing cold wind can't stop the enthusiasm of the students. Whether it is concept that is not understood, a question that ambivalent, or an unfamiliar formula, students can always find an appropriate solution here. It is unusual that the tutors taught here are students with excellent performance in relevant courses. In a limited period of time, tutors and students can delve into the difficulties in study and benefited from mutual learning. The tutors can also help on a one-on-one manner based on the students' needs.


Winter break is off to an exciting start with Oz and D. B. jetting off to London for Oz¹s mom¹s opera premiere. And Glory Goldenleaf, private eye, comes along for a pleasure trip.
But this jolly holiday winds up being anything but when Goldwhiskers, the richest rat in the entire world, is discovered enslaving the orphan mice of Great Britain to do his thievery.
And when the Crown Jewels are stolen, Oz, D. B., and Glory are in store for a James-Bond-meets-Scotland-Yard kind of mission the likes of which the spy world has never seen!
Fiction Juvenile & Young Adult Themes Animals Mice, Hamsters, Guinea Pigs, etc.


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Medical Schools That Don't Require the MCAT
REBECCA RENNER
Most medical schools in the United States request Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) scores as part of their normal admission requirements. However, some programs have opted to make this optional. Two such programs are early assurance programs and dual degree, or fast-track, programs. Early assurance programs let undergraduates already attending schools with medical programs commit to their school's program before completing graduation requirements. High school applicants admitted to dual degree programs, however, can expect to continue directly from undergraduate coursework to medical school without having to complete another application.
Early Assurance Programs
1 Early Assurance Programs
Several top-tier schools allow sophomores in their undergraduate programs to apply to their associated medical schools. If accepted to participate in an early assurance program, or EAP, undergraduates are guaranteed admission to that medical school. In many cases, undergraduates participating in EAP programs do not have to take the MCAT. Programs that do not require an MCAT include: Tufts Medical School, Georgetown College and Dartmouth's Geisel School of Medicine.
While it may seem that the largest benefit to these kinds of programs is evading the stress of the MCAT, students in these programs find a number of other benefits, as well. The EAP program page on the Tufts Medical School website states, "Program participants reinvest the time typically spent on preparing for the MCAT and participating in the regular admissions process to explore other areas of interest during their academic careers, thus broadening their college experience."
Though students will have more time to devote to other experiences, applicants should note that EAPs are not an easy route to medical school. Applicants must maintain high GPAs and complete course requirements specific to their schools.
2 Dual Degree Programs
Dual degree programs are similar to early assurance programs. They guarantee admission to a school's medical program after the completion of a bachelor's degree at that school or at an associated school. Numerous colleges offer dual degree programs. Students can complete some courses of study in as few as six years. Some dual degree programs that don't require taking the MCAT include: George Washington University, Northwestern University, Brown University and many state schools like University of Texas.
Unlike early assurance programs, dual degree program admissions are done concurrently with college admissions. Both types of programs have many of the same benefits, including more free time to pursue other academic endeavors. Both programs are also similar in regard to medical school admissions, which are contingent based on a student's continued success in the program.
1 Magoosh Test Prep: Are There Medical Schools That Don't Require the MCAT?
2 Tufts Medical School: Early Assurance Program
3 Georgetown College: Early Assurance Program with Georgetown SOM
4 Dartmouth College: Geisel Early Assurance Program
Rebecca Renner is a teacher and freelance writer from Daytona Beach, Florida. Her byline has appeared in the Washington Post, New York Magazine, Glamour and elsewhere.
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A four day Youth Festival with workshops, inspiring talks, prayer concert and great music takes place in the Cistercian College, Mount St. Joseph Abbey, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary from August 15th to 16th. Here you can relax, chill out, meet new people and give your faith a boost. There's no charge for this event. Free busy from Carrick-on-Shannon. Donations only. If you're between the ages of sixteen and thirty-five, you can be assured of a memorable time. Don't forget to bring a sleeping bag. Book online at www.youth2000.ie.
Anthony Nevard from the Catholic publication, "Daylight" will give a talk entitled "The Church and Evolution" on this Thursday August 1st at 8pm in St. Anne's former Convent, Mohill. Refreshments afterwards. All welcome.
The Cystic Fibrosis Association wish to thank all who supported the recent collections at Eslin and Mohill Churches. The total raised was €485. Thanks to all the collectors who gave their time to this worthy cause. "A friend in need is a friend indeed".
The Ministers for the Eucharistic for August are on Saturday: Mary McDermott, Mary Beirne, Sunday: Annette Kivelehan and Therese O'Callaghan. Readers Saturday Mary Faughnan and Denis McGeoghan. Sunday Belinda Hamilton and Anita Hamilton. Collectors Saturday Eamonn Connolly, Paschal McKeon, Peadar Flynn, Harry McCrann, Niall Faughnan, Bob Hindmarsh, Collette Coffey, David Gordon, Sunday Michael McGrath, Sean McGowan, Tony Feely, Gerry Walsh and Gerry Ellis. The Altar Society for August are Mary Mahon and Mary Beirne. Next Friday August 2nd is the First Friday with the usual arrangements for the sick and housebound. Mass at 10am. 8pm Confessions after 10am Mass on Thursday August 1st. Eucharistic Adoration every Thirsday from 10:30am- 10pm. Monthly All Night Vigil in honour of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary takes place in St. Ann's (former Convent) starting at 10pm on Friday August 2nd. "God gives us freedom of choice but he hopes we'll choose to love him and let out decisions be guided by him". "The more we receive in silent prayer, the more we can give in our active life".
Patrick Barden: There was widespread regret here in Mohill on hearing of the death of Patrick Barden, Cappagh, Mohill who died at home on July 21st 2013. Pat as he was affectionately known was a gentleman of many qualities, a qualified accountant, a noted mathematician who gave generously of his time to help students doing examinations. Remembering back the years he played with the band "Tempis Fugit" and was a good tennis player. "Time flies but memories linger on". The very large attendance at his removal to St. Patrick's Church and again at his Requiem Mass which was a celebration of Patrick's life and the lovely music by Carmel Conlon added to the solemnity of this sad occasion. Our sympathies are with his brother, sister, nephews, nieces, uncles, their extended families, neighbours and all who mourn Patrick at this sad time. "Those we love remain with us for love itself lives on. And cherished memories never die because a loved one's gone". May he Rest in Peace.
The numbers drawn on July 22nd were 9, 10, 22, 25. There was no jackpot winner. Lucky Dip winners 1st €70 Kathleen Conway, Mohill, 2nd €40 Lucia Tyrrell, Mohill, 3rd €20 Martin McCrann, Mohill. The draw on July 29th was held in Carroll's, Main St with the jackpot at €13,900. Thanking you for your support. "If you are not in, you can't win". The club congratulates Lorraine McDermott and Damien who got engaged in Australia and wish them the very best in the future.
Fine Gael has just announced that Garda recruitment is to commence shortly with the recruitment of a new full-time members to the force. This will be welcomed as it will strengthen the local Garda service and bring more confidence back to the community who will know the Garda will have more back-up services to deal with all our needs. "Better late than never".
The organisers of the church gate collection in aid of Concern wish to thank all who contributed to this worthy cause on Saturday and Sunday July 27th and 28th last. E470 was the amount collected for Concern. Many thanks to all and to all the willing collectors.
A meeting of the Committee of Mohill Agricultural Show will take place on Wednesday July 31st in J's Hotel at 8:30pm. All committee members are requested to attend.
Show Raffle: Mohill Show Committee members are currently selling Raffle Tickets as a Fundraiser for their 86th Annual Show Day on Sunday August 18th next. The support of the whole Community towards this Raffle will be greatly appreciated.
Promoting Mohill: To showcase what is good and positive about our Community, Mohill Agricultural Show invite Businesses and Community Groups to promote their activities at Mohill Show Day on Sunday August 18th. Visual displays of posters, banners, flyers, etc will give visitors to the Show an idea of the many Businesses and Community Groups in the area that make Mohill a good place to live in. If you are interested, please call to the Show Office.
Mohill Show Committee would be delighted to hear from anyone willing to assist with preparations for Show Day or Show Day itself. Please give your name to any Show Committee member.
Social Dancing: On Thursday August 1st, come to J's Hotel, Main St where you can dance the night away to the music of Pat and Brendan McGee. Doors open at 9:30pm. Door raffle. Licensed bar and refreshments served.
On Sunday evening July 28th last, the bells of St. Mary's Church, Annaduff rang out to welcome our Bishop Colm O'Reilly to bless the Church. I was honoured to be a part of the congregation. Bishop Colm was the Chief Celebrant at the Mass. He thanked the people of Annaduff Parish for the wonderful help they gave in refurbishing and decorating St. Mary's Church and the contractors for a job well done. The choir was magnificent and added to the joy of the this very great occasion. Following Mass, Fr. Wall invited everyone for refreshments to Annaduff School. The food was delicious. Thanks to the ladies who cooked and looked after all of us. Bishop Colm came along and Helen Rutter on behalf of the Parish presented him with a beautiful carved cross by Leitrim Crystal for which he was most grateful. We all wished Bishop Colm every blessing in his retirement. In the meantime, old relationships were renewed. It was lovely meeting them after many years, some back in their old school after 50 years or more. "Time flies but memories linger on". Thanks again to the people of Annaduff Parish. You are an inspiration and we wish you many happy years to continue your good work.
It was with genuine regret and deep sorrow I learnt of the death of Bernadette Faughnan, beloved wife of Hugh, Finnelaughta, Aughamore who died in the wonderful care of her husband and family at home on July 22nd 2013. Bernadette had a long illness, borne courageously and with dignity. She was a great lady, a loving wife, mother, granny, sister and most obliging neighbour. A member of the ICA and the Church Altar Society. It was always a pleasure to call to her home and enjoy her delicious cooking and the craic. She will be sadly missed but remembered with love. The very large attendance at her removal to Annaduff Church and again at her Requiem Mass was indeed testimony to the very high esteem in which she, her husband Hugh, sons, daughters, daughter-in-law, son-in-law, grandchildren, sisters, brothers-in-law, nephews, nieces and family circle were held in the community and to whom we offer our deepest sympathy. "People will walk in and out of your life but only loved ones will leave footprints in your heart". May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Bingo will NOT be going ahead in Mohill on Bank Holiday Monday, August 5th.
Charity Shop: The Mohill Family Support Centre would like to thank everyone who supported their recent charity shop, whether by donating some lovely goods, volunteering their time to organize the shop and tidy up afterwards, spreading word about the shop among their friends, or visiting the shop on the day. The five winners of raffle prizes were: Angela McCrann, Marie Browne, Mary Beirne, Orla Palmer and Johnny Rowley. We are very grateful to everyone who supported us in any way.
Phone directory: The new Mohill Phone Directory is now on sale at the Canon Donohoe Hall, price € 3.50. Proceeds will go to the Family Support Centre in Mohill.
In the dewy fields around Mohill in the 1930s a young girl was enjoying "a magical childhood experience" but was about to embark on an extraordinary and varied life. She was to become a nun, a model, a wife, a nurse and a counsellor and this would bring her into contact with some of the most famous people in the world. She worked with Mother Teresa in Calcutta; she was specially appointed in Paris to nurse the terminally ill Duke of Windsor who died in her arms and for years she was close friend and counsellor to Princess Diana. Her fascinating story is in Leitrim Treasure which will be launched in the Bush Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon on Wednesday, Aug. 7th at 8.3o pm following a talk by Mickey Harte on "The Value of Community". Admission free. Refreshments served. Everyone welcome.


BISMARCK (AP) — North Dakota's House Republican majority leader is introducing legislation that would require the University of North Dakota to keep its Fighting Sioux nickname.
Fargo Rep. Al Carlson's bill says UND and the Board of Higher Education have to stop plans to drop the nickname. It says if the NCAA penalizes UND for refusing to drop the nickname, Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem has to consider filing an antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA.
Carlson says he is introducing the bill Monday. Mandan Rep. RaeAnn Kelsch and Tioga Rep. Bob Skarphol have signed on as co-sponsors. No hearing date has been set.
Carlson says he didn't consult UND President Robert Kelley or the Board of Higher Education before he drafted the bill. He predicts it will be popular with legislators and the public.
Wow, I thought this issue was dead... guess not.
Looks like this guy wants to get his name out in the public. Who invited him in, and why should the state legislature be involved anyway?
Title should probably read "Bill would require UND to keep Fighting Sioux nickname" since the bill hasn't been passed yet.
This is ridiculous. Since when can the state legislature take power like this away from the university? Sounds like someone is a little power hungry.
Unfortunately, Kupchella gave up the power of UND to make the decision on its own when he invited the State Board of Higher Education to deal with it. It would have been much easier to deal with (in my opinion) had he been ballsy enough to make a decision based on the NCAA's requirements.
On a 65-28 vote, the House approved House Bill 1263, which states University of North Dakota athletic teams shall be known as the Fighting Sioux. Neither UND nor the state Board of Higher Education may take action to discontinue the use of the nickname or logo.
BISMARCK – The North Dakota House has voted to keep the University of North Dakota's Fighting Sioux nickname and logo.
It requires the attorney general to consider filing a federal antitrust claim against the NCAA if the association takes any action to penalize UND for using the nickname and logo.
The bill will now move on to the Senate for further discussion.
Wow, they cant be serious. How is it the business of the house to stick their noses in where it doesnt belong? I wonder what the political party breakdown was for this? I hope it dies in the senate, its time to move on.
I havent read the actual bill, but does this comment I found online apply?
I hate to put a damper on everyone's parade, but you are overlooking one very important fact: after the legislature tried to run the university system into the ground during the 1970s and 1980s, authority and responsibility for North Dakota colleges and universities were moved to the State Board. The legislature has no power to mandate any changes. They can defund the university system, but they cannot force any changes. So, unless there is a move to ammend the state constitution, it is a moot point. Face it, the vote was purely symbolic.
That said, it will be interesting to see how things pan out: will the Senate choose to take up the bill or let it die a neglected death? If passed, will the Governor sign or veto it?
Unfortunately, whatever happens will take time and resources, commodities which could be better utilized elsewhere.
There is reason to predict that a sufficient number of senators will violate their oaths to pass this measure. A steamroller is moving through the Legislature. But passage in the Senate will not be the end of the story. There are a number of options after the Senate vote.
** To protect the state from a runaway assembly, the state constitution gives the governor the authority to veto legislation he believes inappropriate. Since the governor took the same oath to support the Constitution of North Dakota, he may not be willing to violate his oath so casually.
** The Board of Higher Education could disregard the law. The pro-logo legislators would be hard-pressed to get a mandatory injunction from a court to enforce an unconstitutional law.
** The National Collegiate Athletic Association still is the elephant in the room and may decide that enough is enough, regardless of threats of legal action being made in the legislation.
This raises the question of whether state money can be used for legal action to defend an unconstitutional act of the Legislature.
** But there's still another option. Anticipating the day when both the Legislature and the governor demonstrate questionable judgment, the people of North Dakota placed the referendum in the constitution, a process designed to give the people an opportunity to override the Legislature and the governor.
You can bet that there are enough logo opponents to refer the measure to the people for a statewide vote.
Thats interesting. I have no idea why they are even getting involved, I thought this was up to the school and state board. A state-wide vote would be interesting.
Additionally, they better not waste my tax dollars on this.
Someone needs to go back and write a book about the whole thing. It might be hopeless to get an impartial picture though, so maybe two books could come out of it.
Even better? A Master's thesis for someone in the history department. Something to pull it all together once it's all over (if it ever is). Because I think the whole issue is supremely interesting, and I've been thinking about it ever since I've been here.
It would be cool to chronicle the whole thing. Maybe we have a new degree program and thesis for you Sal?


The events of 1990 and the current AMORC vs. CR+C debate has become a hot topic in my e-mail. That's unfortunate because I wanted to stay out of this debate.
It's even more unfortunate that there's a debate at all. It's not a good thing for AMORC or CR+C. Anyone who thinks differently is deluding themselves. The energy some people squander on validating their views could be used in so many better ways.
As a former member of both AMORC and CR+C, I try to follow the Rosicrucian Code of Life in everything I do. It's not always easy. When I turned to it for guidance o how to answer people who ask me which side I believe is right, more than one rule seemed to apply. I've included them, and my commentary, in this essay.
#8: Never permit yourself to enter discussions of other person's religious beliefs, except to point out the soundness, goodness or possible benefits of certain doctrines and thereby show them the good that exists in all religions. Hold not your religious thoughts as superior. Speak well of them if need be, point out how they serve you, but do not create in the minds of others the thought that they are in sin or error because of their beliefs. That religion is best for each which enables one to understand God and God's mysterious ways.
Granted, Rosicrucianism is not a religion. However, it is a system of belief and I have been questioned by many neophytes of our Order. In many cases, they feel their belief and sincerity is being questioned by those who say the group they belong to isn't valid because of a basically political event which occurred before they were even members. Others aren't even members buy want to know which group is better.
The answer is that neither is better. They are simply different. That's the reason I belong to both. I also belong to a few other R+C groups which don't recognize AMORC or CR+C at all.
As in all things, you should listen to your own conscience and to the still small voice within you. Never allow anyone — including me — to tell you what to believe.
No Rosicrucian would knowingly attack the beliefs of another. To do so, would be a violation of the very principles they claimed to uphold.
#9: Be tolerant on all subjects and bear in mind that destructive criticism creates naught but sorrow. Unless you can constructively comment on matters, refrain from speaking.
In my own humble opinion, AMORC and CR+C are both excellent organizations. Both serve to spread the light. They use different monograph systems to deliver basically the same information and philosophy to their members.
Much has been made over the fact that AMORC has updated its monographs while CR+C has not. This is true. Which method makes for better study is a matter of taste. Having compared both sets of monographs, I honestly can't say one is better than the other.
AMORC monographs use more modern language and have included information about how modern scientific advances have often proven principals Rosicrucians proposed centuries ago. CR+C monographs, while keeping the original wording that H. Spence Lewis used in the early 1900s, have footnotes by Imperator Gary Stewart which also reference these developments.
Personally, I find the modern AMORC monographs clearer and easier to comprehend while I enjoy the esoteric feel of the CR+C monographs. Lewis wrote the monographs used by CR+C to be read aloud in the closed lodges in the 1930s. That, as well as Stewart's commentaries and sense of humor, make them a good read.
Both are filled with the wisdom of Rosicrucian thought.
#25: Repeat no slander, tell no tales, and support no reports that injure or condemn unless accompanied by more than the same degree of constructive criticism and comment, and only after you have investigated and learned all the facts.
So if you expect me to tell you that Gary Stewart is a charlatan or that certain AMORC officials are corrupt, you're going to be sadly disappointed. My own investigation shows me that the events leading up to Gary Stewart's leaving AMORC in 1990 and later forming the CR+C were basically a political and administrative mess which was handled badly. Much has been written about it, but unfortunately, always by those with an axe to grind so there is no one place to gain an objective overview of the matter.
I'm sure there are good and bad guys on both sides. Both organizations have their fill of well meaning individuals who are trying to do what's right. Both also have the mandatory collection of those who seek to make themselves feel important by claiming to have the only valid viewpoint or who are so insecure that the only way they can feel secure in their own belief is to destroy the beliefs of others.
I hope I am in the first category, but that is up to the reader to decide.
There are other rules which apply, but I feel this is enough to make my point and answer the most common questions I am asked.
The most important thing I can tell you is that the true Rosicrucian Order exists above and beyond mundane matters of incorporated names, trademarks and legal claptrap. Whether you belong to CR+C, AMORC, the Rosicrucian Fellowship or any of the other myriad groups which call themselves Rosicrucian, if you are sincere and are honestly working for your own evolution and the benefit of all mankind, you are a true Rosicrucian.
Don't let anyone make you doubt that.


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Opinion | After the Trump-Kim Failure – By Nicholas Kristof – The New York Times
Posted by David on February 28, 2019
By Nicholas Kristof
Opinion Columnist
President Trump and Kim Jong-un in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Thursday.CreditCreditEvan Vucci/Associated Press
"President Trump was right to walk away from his summit with Kim Jong-un rather than accept a bad nuclear agreement, but the outcome underscores that he was bamboozled last year at his first summit with Kim. Whatever genius Trump sees in the mirror, "the art of the deal" is not his thing.
At this meeting, Kim apparently sought a full end to sanctions on North Korea in exchange for closing only some nuclear sites. That was not a good deal, and Trump was right to walk rather than accept it.
"Basically they wanted the sanctions lifted in their entirety, but we couldn't do that," Trump said, adding: "Sometimes you have to walk."
President Reagan famously marched out of a 1986 summit in Reykjavik, Iceland, rather than accept an arms control agreement with Russia that he regarded as flawed. A year later the Russians returned with better terms and a deal was made — and we can all hope that something similar will happen this time."
Source: Opinion | After the Trump-Kim Failure – The New York Times
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Posted in: Korea - North and South Korea, Nicholas Kristof
Trump Undermines Top Trade Adviser as He Pushes for China Deal – By Ana Swanson – The New York Times
By Ana Swanson
WASHINGTON — President Trump has signaled that he is moving toward peace with China in a trade standoff that has rattled markets and businesses globally. But as he backs off his threat to impose higher tariffs, the president's relationship with his own trade negotiator is now showing signs of strain.
The situation has left Mr. Trump's trade representative, Robert Lighthizer, who is both an ardent supporter of the president and a longtime China critic, in an uncomfortable bind. While broad tariffs on Chinese imports brought Beijing to the negotiating table, Mr. Trump has grown impatient with the talks, and a consensus is growing in Washington that Mr. Trump will ultimately accept a weak deal.
And despite the lack of a transformative arrangement he once promised, the president has begun dangling the idea of a "signing summit" with President Xi Jinping of China at Mar-a-Lago, Mr. Trump's Florida resort. As a result, the president is undermining Mr. Lighthizer as he tries to pressure China to make big concessions.
"Trump is certainly doing his negotiating team no favors by undercutting them in public," said Eswar Prasad, a trade expert and the former head of the China division of the International Monetary Fund. The president's actions, he said, "weakens rather than fortifies Lighthizer's leverage.""
Source: Trump Undermines Top Trade Adviser as He Pushes for China Deal – The New York Times
David Lindsay Jr.
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Excellent article, thank you. Please keep going. It would be useful to see an analysis of the TPP, the Trans Pacific Partnership, and the positions of Lighthizer vs a soft deal by Trump. Am I correct in thinking when Trump threw out the TPP, he threw out the baby with the bathwater? Could Lighthizser be expected to do as well as what was expected from the TPP, or better. This is an odd story, since Trump is usually the bad guy, but so many experts were against his tariff war, that now, is his relenting better than the posssiblility of a more severe set of tariffs? x David Lindsay Jr. is the author of "The Tay Son Rebellion, Historical Fiction of Eighteenth-century Vietnam," and blogs at TheTaySonRebellion.com and InconvenientNews.wordpress.com
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Posted in: China, David Lindsay, Trade and Trade Policy, Trade and Trade Policy
Opinion | China Isn't Having Enough Babies – The New York Times
By Wang Feng and Yong Cai
Mr. Wang and Mr. Cai are sociologists.
Image. CreditAndy Wong/Associated Press
"Fewer babies were born in China last year than in 2017, and already fewer had been born in 2017 than in 2016. There were 15.23 million new births in 2018, down by more than 11 percent from the year before. The authorities had predicted that easing and then abolishing the one-child policy in the mid-2010s would trigger a baby boom; it's been more like a baby bust.
No, these figures don't mean that China's population itself has started to decline. But they do mean that the population overall is aging, and fast. And they mean that the Chinese government can no longer manipulate fertility with blunt pro-natal policies; the reasons for the drop run too deep. Instead of futile, retrograde statist intervention in people's reproductive choices, the authorities should undertake broad economic and social reforms to address the deep causes of the decline while mitigating the burdens of its worst effects."
Source: Opinion | China Isn't Having Enough Babies – The New York Times
David Lindsay: The writers do well, but they do not connect to climate change and the sixth extinction, which makes their work very anthropocentric.
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Posted in: China, Population Growth
Opinion | China's Online Censorship Stifles Trade- Too – By Tim Wu – The New York Times
Posted by David on February 5, 2019
By Tim Wu
Mr. Wu is a law professor who specializes in technology.
Feb. 4, 2019,
"As China and the United States engage in high-level negotiations over a possible trade deal, it's puzzling to see what's been left off the table: the Chinese internet market. China blocks or hinders nearly every important foreign competitor online, including Google, Facebook, Wikipedia in Chinese, Pinterest, Line (the major Japanese messaging company), Reddit and The New York Times. Even Peppa Pig, a British cartoon character and internet video sensation, has been censored on and off; an editorial in the Communist Party's official People's Daily newspaper once warned that she could "destroy children's youth."
China has long defended its censorship as a political matter, a legitimate attempt to protect citizens from what the government regards as "harmful information," including material that "spreads unhealthy lifestyles and pop culture." But you don't need to be a trade theorist to realize that the censorship is also an extremely effective barrier to international trade. The global internet economy is worth at least $8 trillion and growing, yet the Trump administration has focused chiefly on manufacturing, technology transfers and agriculture, and does not seem to have pressed for concessions on this issue.
Sheltered from American, Japanese and European competition, Chinese internet businesses have grown enormously over the past decade. Nine of the world's 20 largest internet firms, by market value, are now Chinese. Some of this growth reflects the skill and innovation of Chinese engineers, a vibrant start-up culture and the success of Chinese business in catering to local tastes. But it's hard to believe that this has been unaided by censorship.
And the barriers to foreign competition have more than just economic effects. Without any better options, Chinese users are forced to put up with companies like Tencent, which owns the private messaging app WeChat, and the online payment company Ant Financial, whose privacy violations are, amazingly, even more troubling than those of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. By tolerating Chinese censorship, the United States encourages other countries to do the same."
Source: Opinion | China's Online Censorship Stifles Trade, Too – The New York Times
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Posted in: China, Trade and Trade Policy, Trade and Trade Policy
India's Leader Is Accused of Hiding Unemployment Data Before Vote – By Jeffrey Gettleman and Hari Kumar – The New York Times
By Jeffrey Gettleman and Hari Kumar
Jan. 31, 2019,
NEW DELHI — When voters swept Prime Minister Narendra Modi into power five years ago, it was in no small part because of his vows to create millions of jobs and vault India into an era of prosperity.
But now, just months before the next general election, Mr. Modi is facing a potentially troublesome challenge on the jobs promises that may be partly of his own making.
His government was accused on Thursday of suppressing an official report on the national unemployment rate that apparently showed it had reached a 45-year high in 2017.
The Business Standard, a respected Indian financial newspaper, published leaked findings from the unemployment report, which is based on a survey and produced by the National Sample Survey Office, a government agency.
There had been expectations that the report would be released in December. Two commissioners responsible for reviewing data in the report, who had advocated releasing it, resigned in protest this week.
Officials in Mr. Modi's government scrambled on Thursday to blunt the impact of what amounted to withholding information that discredits the core of his economic record. The chairman of NITI Aayog, a government research organization, said the unemployment report was still in draft form, was not ready for dissemination and would be released in March. The response raised the possibility that the data could be revised.
But economists said the findings, if verified, were problematic for Mr. Modi, the dynamic prime minister whose popularity has always rested on his Hindu nationalism and promises to make India an economic powerhouse rivaling China.
Source: India's Leader Is Accused of Hiding Unemployment Data Before Vote – The New York Times
Yes, thank you Jeffrey Gettleman and Hari Kumar. So much to learn. Here are two popular comments I endorsed:
Tampa, Fl. Jan. 31
I lived in Southern India (Kerala) and traveled throughout India. The country is a great example of the sad dystopia of overpopulation, fierce/ancient religious rivalries, income inequality, lack of infrastructure, Hindu nationalism, corruption at every level, and environmental destruction. Modi is a dangerous man. He's a Hindu nationalist. He's also a globalist who is selling off Indians and their ecology to the global corporate elite. He is in bed with Trump and Trump's children in several development projects. His scandalous government smears indigenous people as "Maoist rebels" as a ploy to steal their land from them to hand it over to plunderers such as international logging, damming and mining companies. Climate change is coming in hard on India. Of note, Kamala Harris is also a Hindu nationalist and has endorsed Modi. Read the non-fiction book "Maximum City" and the fictional book "Shantaram" for a vivid depiction of modern India.
Sam Sengupta commented January 31
Sam Sengupta
Utica, NY Jan. 31
Times Pick
Thanks for a very illuminating article on India and how it has been ravaged by the incompetency of BJP party during its last 5 year stint. That the job growth rate would be dismal regardless of how we slice it was expected. The current ruling party has had no specific economic plan in mind to transform economically disadvantaged India; it simply basked in its own propaganda magic while young educated people began rushing in to join the behemoth of the unemployed ones. The party thought that foreign investment would lift India up, but potential investors stayed away at a comfortable distance. Modi can blame almost everybody for India's lackluster performance except himself and his party. His party finds it difficult to understand how no foreign investor is willing enough to pump resources in a country beset with a steady stream of open communal threats from party top-braces, with frequent lynching, raping, burning and destruction of properties orchestrated by its rank and file. How could the country get out of such a mess? It cannot as long as it ignores the compelling physical reality in favor of its dream of transforming India to a Hindu nation.
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Statement by Sweden at the Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts
National Statement delivered by Ambassador Irina Schoulgin Nyoni on behalf of Sweden at the United Nations Security Council Briefing on Threats to International Peace and Security caused by Terrorist Acts, 28 September 2017, New York.
I would like to begin by joining others in welcoming Under Secretary-General Voronkov to the Council for his first briefing. Let me also thank Ambassador Aboulatta and Mr David Scharia for their briefings about the work of the Counter Terrorism Committee and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate respectively.
In his address to the General Assembly last week, the Secretary-General identified terrorism as one of the seven threats and challenges that are undermining our efforts for peace and a better world. He also noted, however, that "counter-terrorism efforts have disrupted networks, reclaimed territory, prevented attacks and saved lives." Nonetheless, it is clear that if we are to overcome the threat to our societies from terrorism, our work must be intensified, not least in the area of international cooperation.
The transnational nature of many terrorist operations make the prevention of terrorist acts by any one country alone more difficult. We therefore welcome the Secretary-General's decision to establish the UN Office for Counter Terrorism (UNOCT) as the first of his reform initiatives. We look forward to working with you, Under Secretary-General Voronkov, going forward. Sweden greatly appreciates the work of the UNOCT, the Counter Terrorism Committee and the Counter Terrorism Executive Directorate.
CTED's expert assessments and work to facilitate member-states' implementation of this Council's counter-terrorism resolutions is essential. UNOCT's ongoing work to ensure implementation across all four pillars of the UN's Global Counter-Terrorism Strategy as well as its bolstered capability to deliver capacity-building assistance to member-states are also invaluable supports of national efforts.
Special attention is needed with regard to the multiple roles played by women in relation to terrorism, including those of perpetrator, supporter, facilitator, victim and preventer. Each of these roles requires different approaches and strategies as part of our fight against terrorism. It is important that CTED continues its work on promoting the role of women in countering terrorism and violent extremism.
We recognize CTED's important work on developing thematic work streams on issues such as gender, and its inclusion in assessments, dialogues and analytical products. This thinking must also be mainstreamed into UNOCT's work. Sweden will continue to propose that references to women, peace and security as well as women's role in regards to terrorism and violent extremism are included in relevant Council products, including in the new CTED mandate.
As we said yesterday during our debate on aviation security, there is no room for complacency in the fight against terrorism. The terrorist threat is always evolving and attacks over the last year, including in Stockholm, have shown that we need to be constantly vigilant. We must keep working to improve our counter-terrorism efforts. Sweden is committed to this work and to also working together with our EU partners to this end.
In the broader context, we also need to ensure continued efforts to prevent radicalisation to violent extremism and terrorism from emerging. This work should be aligned with our common UN counter-terrorism strategy as well as the Plan of Action to Prevent Violent Extremism (PVE). The newly created UN Office of Counter Terrorism will be instrumental in the implementation.
Sweden has, inter alia, supported work by UNDP on the prevention of extremism, including the recently released "Journey to Extremism" report. This report clearly shows that supporting the social sectors in a participatory way at the local level, creates hope and a sense of belonging that counters violence and disruption. Inclusive societies, education, growth, and globalization are central to these prevention efforts. Fully implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development can deliver this inclusivity, which is needed to help prevent violent extremism and should be seen as integral to our efforts.
Let me conclude by stressing that the measures we take against terrorism always must comply with international law, including international human rights law, international refugee law and international humanitarian law.


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Badgers beat arch-rival Minnesota on Senior Day
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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard walked off the Kohl Center floor on Saturday afternoon feeling confident in his basketball team.
Wisconsin, having lost five of its last six games, had just capped off its second consecutive solid practice.
Gard believed if the Badgers took that energy and execution to the court against rival Minnesota they would have a great chance to close the regular season with a critical victory.
Gard's assessment was spot on as Wisconsin stayed within striking distance over the first 20 minutes and then, led by senior guard Bronson Koenig, asserted itself in the second half and rolled to an impressive 66-49 victory.
The Badgers (23-8, 12-6 Big Ten) snapped a three-game losing streak and secured the #2 seeding and double bye in the Big Ten tournament.
Wisconsin finished tied for second with Maryland (24-7, 12-6) but owned the head-to-head tiebreaker.
The Badgers, who finished two games behind first-place Purdue (25-6, 14-4), open at 6:30 p.m. (Eastern) Friday in the quarterfinals against an opponent to be determined.
Minnesota (23-8, 11-7) saw its winning streak end at eight games and lost to UW for the seventh consecutive time. The Gophers, who had scored at least 80 points in each of their last four games, will be seeded fourth in the league tournament.
Koenig, who sat the final 14 minutes 40 seconds of the first half after picking up his second foul, scored all 17 of his points in the second half when the Badgers outscored Minnesota, 39-20. He hit 5 of 7 three-pointers to lead UW's comeback.
Senior Nigel Hayes added 12 points, six rebounds and three assists.
Senior Zak Showalter added 12 points and five rebounds.
Ethan Happ, who had averaged 7.7 points in Wisconsin's previous three games, scored eight in the first half. He missed his first five shots but finished 4 of 12 and contributed nine points, 13 rebounds and five assists.
Freshman guard D'Mitrik Trice scored eight points. Half came on a four-point play to give UW a 44-35 lead with 12:24 left.
UW made just 6 of 16 free throws but hit 8 of 10 three-pointers and 13 of 26 shots overall after halftime.
Junior guard Nate Mason scored 11 points in the first half to help the Gophers build a 29-27 lead. But he finished with only 17 and made just 8 of 20 shots.
Minnesota shot a respectable 42.3% in the opening half (11 of 26) but went 7 of 30 in the second half (23.3).
Koenig and Brown both picked up two fouls in the first 6:38 of the first half.
Brown returned with 8:45 left in the half and a hit a critical three-pointer during a 7-2 run to help UW pull within 20-19 with 6 minutes left.
Koenig sat the final 14:40 of the half but UW's deficit was only 29-27.
The Badgers took a 25-24 lead on Happ's basket inside but they made just 1 of 5 shots down the stretch and Happ missed two free throws.
UW, just 2 of 8 from three-point range in the first half, came out firing daggers in the second half.
Koenig hit 2 three-pointers, Hayes added one and Showalter added another as UW hit 4 of its first 5 three-point attempts. Showalter's three-pointer gave UW a 40-33 lead and led to a Minnesota timeout with 13:58 left.
After back-to-back turnovers near the basket, UW put on another surge and scored eight consecutive points to turn a 40-35 lead into a 48-35 advantage with 11:31 left.
Trice buried a three-pointer, was fouled, and hit the free throw for a 44-35 lead.
After Minnesota failed to score, Brown found Trice for a lay-in.
After another Minnesota miss, Koenig found Brown for a thunderous dunk for the 48-35 lead.
Timeout Gophers with 11:31 left.
The lead was down to 51-45 when Minnesota's Reggie Lynch (two points, eight rebounds, five blocks) was called for charging when he drove over Trice with 5:20 left.
That led to a drive by Showalter for a 53-45 lead. After the Gophers failed to score on two trips, Hayes hit a tough turnaround jumper and was fouled with 3:30 left.
Hayes missed the free throw but Wisconsin's lead was 55-45.
After Mason missed on a drive, Koenig hit a three-pointer for a 58-45 lead. Mason scored on a drive but Koenig hit another three-pointer to push the lead to 61-47 with 2:34 left.
After Jordan Murphy (six points, five rebounds) hit two free throws for the Gophers, Koenig buried another triple to push the lead to 64-49 with 1:54 left.
Wisconsin's losing streak was over. Minnesota's winning streak was over.
Time for the Big Ten tournament.
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Here's How Obama Has Faced Racism As POTUS
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Here's What President Obama Said About Facing Racism During His Presidency
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When President Obama won the White House back in 2008, some hoped it was a sign that the United States was finally leaving behind its ugly history of racism and entering a new era by electing its first Black president. But in the eight years since then, Obama has faced his fair share of outrageous and unfounded personal attacks. His legitimacy as president has been questioned over the false theory that he wasn't born in the U.S., and he has been subjected to racist comments from those who oppose him. And after a presidential campaign marked by racially charged rhetoric, some groups have reported a rise in harassment and other incidents connected to race and religion. During an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria that aired Wednesday, the president addressed the racism he has faced during his eight years in office, head-on. "I think there's a reason attitudes about my presidency among whites in Northern states are very different from whites in Southern states," he told Zakaria. He then asked rhetorically, "Are there folks whose primary concern about me has been that I seem foreign ― the other? Are those who champion the birther movement feeding off of bias? Absolutely."
.@POTUS to @FareedZakaria in #ObamaLegacy: Are there people whose primary concern is that I seem foreign? Absolutely https://t.co/VLBUR6m6es
— CNN (@CNN) December 8, 2016
The interview took place as part of a two-hour special called "The Legacy of Barack Obama." One of the things Zakaria emphasised was that the president "doesn't see racism in mainstream opposition to him, but he does see it on the fringes." People who have worked for Obama do think that race has played a part in the way his presidency is treated by those who clash with him, however. David Axelrod, a former senior advisor to the president who was interviewed for the special, is certain it had an effect. "It's indisputable that there was a ferocity to the opposition, and a lack of respect to him that was a function of race," he said.
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