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Eric Villency was born in New York City on June 10, 1975. Robert and Rowann are his parents' names. Maurice Villency, his grandfather, was the organization's chief planner. However, there is very little information on the sibling.
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Rachel's trip to England
by Valerie | Apr 20, 2012 | Creative Writing, Short Stories, The Cottage, thefirstline.com | 0 comments
Rachel's first trip to England didn't go as planned. A week before the trip, her horse threw her as she was attempting to jump it over a low hedge. The horse was fine, fortunately, but Rachel broke her leg. It was a compound fracture, and she would be on crutches for months, needing regular hospital treatment. A three month visit to England was out of the question.
Rachel's boss, Cory, was not pleased. He had been planning this trip for months and needed Rachel there with him as he intended her to help set up their system in the company they had bought out last year. It was time RMI used their integrated system.
Rachel was devastated that she couldn't go to England. She had been looking forward to the trip and hoped to visit some relatives at weekends, who coincidentally lived not far from Oxford, where they would be going. Also she was looking forward to some social time with Cory. She had fancied him for years, but he always was so very remote at work. How unfair was this accident!
Cory cancelled Rachel's ticket after speaking to Robert, director of RMI in England, who said he had a very able assistant who should be able to pick up the system very quickly. There should be no need for Rachel to come in person as she could talk Janice through any problems that might arise. Cory agreed that it was too short notice to find a suitable replacement, and no-one else in the company had Rachel's expertise anyway.
Cory arrived at Heathrow on a rainy day in April. He looked for Robert in the arrivals area, but he was no-where to be seen. He made his way to Costa Coffee, where they had agreed to meet if there were any delay. There was no sign of Robert, but a pretty blonde in a black suit was sitting at a table holding up a piece of white cardboard labeled 'Robert Metcalfe Industries'. He approached her and introduced himself. "I'm Cory Carter, and you must be Janice, right?"
Janice nodded coyly. "Robert couldn't make it. There was a major problem in the factory he had to deal with. He sent me instead. He said it would be a good chance for us to get to know each other, on the journey back to Oxfordshire. I hope you don't mind?"
"Not at all", said Cory. "I can't think of a better person I would like to share an hour or so's journey along the M40 with! I'm sure we'll get along swell, honey."
Cory knew now why he had never married before. He was waiting for a girl like this to come along, a pure English rose. He was smitten already. Then he spotted the ring on her wedding finger. He was obviously too late.
Meanwhile, back in L.A., Rachel was making plans. She had some holiday days due and decided she would take some when her leg was a bit better, between hospital appointments. She would surprise Cory and get a flight over to England as soon as she could. If she booked the flight there to arrive on a Friday afternoon, he would never even know she was missing from work. She could even stay with her relatives, perhaps. She would just turn up at RMI on Monday morning. That would impress Cory, wouldn't it?
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Sun, 2009-03-22 13:21 — The Conductor
I've never had a President. The common construction, "He's my President," or, "He's our President," doesn't fit my perspective. The relation between citizens and government leaders is not ownership. Presidents, as the Constitution was drafted, are chief executives. They fill a role in a bureaucracy. They're not idols.
A President is just "the President", not much different from the local Fire Chief or the CEO down at the widget factory. That a voter has some infinitesimal influence in determining who becomes President does not create ownership. Not to me, anyway.
The language of possession reinforces the passions. Campaigners exploit this. Once people begin to perceive ownership, the candidate becomes intertwined with their identity. The portion of reason or logic guiding choice and response diminishes.
Natural human psychology leads people to confirmation bias, where they notice only what they like once they've made the decision to support a candidate. Recognizing a genuine flaw or mistake by the candidate would mean that perhaps that first decision was flawed. And nobody likes to be wrong.
Rather than maturely admit a choice may have been bad, or at least less good than once believed, people craft justifications to support the initial pick. They seek evidence to overwhelm contradicting facts. They ignore those facts. Or when those strategies are not possible, people attempt to diminish the revealed flaws, hoping to avoid a change of mind.
Last Thursday, the current President appeared on The Tonight Show. He joked about his job being like an episode of American Idol. And then he insulted the Special Olympics and the athletes who participate in them. It was an unthinking, off-hand wisecrack. To his credit, he made an apology before the show aired. But the wisecrack was crack in his candidate image which revealed his true beliefs.
Dr. Melissa Clouthier has an excellent post on the fraud of politically correct speech in context of this Obama gaffe. I'll jump to the ending:
Would I like the President of the United States to have some measure of decorum? Sure. That would be nice. It's not going to happen with Barack Obama. And his hate speech (come on, you know if a Republican said this it would be called hate speech) represents a very nasty character flaw and deep insecurity. But anyone paying attention before the election would have seen that too.
President Barack Obama diminishes himself, the office and the country. It's embarrassing. But you know, Americans choose presidents who, for better or worse, represent themselves. He fits right in to the base, crass culture. Far from being better or smarter, like we were told during the election, he's baser and cruder. It's interesting watching so many try to defend the indefensible.
For the people who feel Barry is their President, this episode has generated some amazing rationalizations. "He's just showing that he's human," they say. And, "We can't be too serious all the time." Swiftly and blithely, the O-is-mine gang abandoned eight years of harangues against the previous President.
If this confrontation to identity wasn't enough, the Obama apologists have to deal with this now, too:
Sarah Palin received similar ownership from her supporters. This video from last February will certainly help those folks confirm their bias. Although she is delivering a prepared statement, her sincerity is undeniable. Palin has a regard for Special Olympics people that President Klink can't even pretend to hold.
Since I do not have a President, I am not so deeply disappointed by Obama. But I am uplifted by Palin. Not because her politics, but due to her character. The current Governor of The Great State of Alaska seems a more fitting idol for us all.
To avoid being too serious, as the Barry-owners advise, I will close with this comment made to Dr. Clouthier's post:
What's really funny is that at this point I'd rather have any Special Olympian as President over Obama.
ADDENDUM: Via Theo Spark, a story about the indomitable spirit of athletes who became more special while in service to Her Majesty:
A cheer goes up as the most severely injured course member arrives in style.
Tom Neathway, a 25-year-old corporal in the Paras, is carried on the back of his instructor, his one remaining limb locked in a vice-like grip round his neck.
Tom is a triple amputee and something of a miracle survivor after being blown up in Afghanistan.
He is now fit, cheerful and annoyingly competitive.
2nd ADDENDUM: A regular NRR passenger sent this story:
Special Olympics Champ to Barack: Bring it On!
Kolan McConiughey, a Special Olympics competitor who has bowled three perfect 300 games, tells TMZ that the Prez has to score a lot higher than 129 to beat him. Kolan says he bowls an average of 266.
Kolan—who works at a grocery store in Ann Arbor, MI—said he'd love to go to the White House to beat Barack on his own lane. Kolan said, "He's cool, but he can't beat me."
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India Takes its Toll on Dr. Seema Dar's San Antonio Medical Practice
"Dear patients,
Thanks to all for your concern and love. It (Kasmir, India flood – 10 September, 2014) has been a life altering experience for me. This calamity, or for that matter any disaster brings out a person's true character and I have seen good and bad in all cast, color, and religion, but would especially like to thank some people by name: Raj Shekher of our Indian army; Abdur Rehman (Good Samaritan); who directed the cab through some back roads to get to the airport; Ghulam Ahmed my somu driver who took me to the airport and protected me from a lot of riff raff and opportunists; and finally Vivek and Amar at Emirates Airlines who made it possible for me to board my flight even when the check-in was closed."
SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Heavy monsoon rains have caused flash floods and landslides that left at least 116 people dead in the disputed Himalayan region of Kashmir and in eastern Pakistan, officials said Friday.
Shantmanu, an Indian official who goes by only one name, said 47 people had died in the Indian-controlled portion of Kashmir, including five whose bodies were pulled from the rubble of a home that collapsed in the Poonch region, burying an estimated 15 people. Three other people, including a paramilitary soldier, were washed away when a bridge collapsed in a separate incident.
Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority said it expects "exceptionally high floods" this weekend. The NDMA said Pakistan's main rivers were swollen and that flash floods and heavy rains had damaged hundreds of homes. Officials confirmed that 30 people and three soldiers have died in the Pakistan-administered portion of Kashmir over the past 24 hours.
South of Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir pre-flooding.
The state of Jammu & Kashmir was largely submerged after monsoons flooded the area earlier this month. The controversial state is split between India and Pakistan. Since flooding began on September 3, 1.9 million people have been affected and the death toll is 474 and rising.
Both India and Pakistan have been ramping up relief efforts. Pakistan has rescued nearly 30,000 people using helicopters and boats, while another 48,000 were rescued by civilian services. India sent out 80 medical teams to help the affected, and set up 19 relief camps in Srinagar.
The photos included herein are provided by Digital Globe, Google and AP people and lakes affected by the flooding.
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In Western countries, extending the middle finger (either by itself, or along with the index finger in the United Kingdom: see V sign) is an offensive and obscene gesture, widely recognized as a form of insult, due to its resemblance of an erect penis, It is known, colloquially, as "flipping the bird", "flipping (someone) off", or "giving (someone) the finger".

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I remember my dog used to bark at her shadow. She'd run around the yard trying to escape from it, but as we all know it isn't possible. I remember being fascinated at trying to step on my shadow when I was young. I reflected on the idea of a shadow, and like objects and people I can create my own shadow by standing in front of the light. Essentially, I become a barrier to light.
There are times in life where we are the person in the way of our own potential. Our doubts, fears, and thought process are what gives hindrance in moving forward. You become your worst enemy, your worst critic, your worst judge. Living in the light requires a change of position.
I want the light to shine through, I don't want to prevent anyone from moving forward in life, I don't want to be the hindrance for myself or anyone else.
The cool thing is, we can create light.
We can focus on the light, instead of focusing on the shadow. I had a conversation with a friend as she had took some time on vacation. She was physically away from work, but her mind wouldn't stop releeing about her job. The had taken a break from the office, but not a mental vacation. In a sense, she was still at work and that was preventing her from enjoying the full capacity of her vacation.
The reason I say this is because, our mind gets in the way of fullness. Fullness of life, fullness of light.
Changing my mind can't happen overnight, seeking the light won't be an easy task.
If God is considered light, than he is the ticket that is going to light up my personal life, and light to the world. Then the key for me in moving forward in life, beyond myself is God. There is bravery in overcoming. Overcoming your internal shadows, the barriers of light that are fearing within you. These internal shadows could be worry, fear, doubt, guilt, shame, insecurity. These are the shadows that keep you from moving forward.
I believe we are all meant to do something with our time on earth. I believe that we all have shadows to overcome- but we all were given these shadows in order to seek the light. We are given challenges in order to conquer them. We all have hindrances, and all have pain. We all have an internal battle waging war- desperately seeking for truth, hope, purpose, and light.
Once we tap into the light. We can do things we never could have imagined with our time on earth. But that light is not self-generated, because my light isn't that big.
God is light, pure light; there's not a trace of darkness in him.
So, be brave. Begin to move forward. You've got a song in you that's bigger than the shadow that is consuming you. You've got something bigger to share in the world, and like an open book the world needs your light.


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Q: How to make a ball roll like cannonbolt in Unity3D I have this ball that i want to move by rolling like a certain alien, with it spinning on its transform.up to change its direction and rolling on its transform.right to move forward and backward. But as it rolls, its up and right transform vector gets messed up.
In the end, i was unable to find a way to allow it to roll without messing up my directions vector. I have no clue as to how to do this. So yeah, please help. ORZ. By the way, i'm not creating a game using the Ben10 franchise. The ball should act like a wheel... a really round and spherical one.
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Cost estimate for the bill as passed by the House of Representatives on September 29, 2008, with a proposed Senate amendment dated October 1, 2008
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H.R. 6842, National Capital Security and Safety Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on September 10, 2008
S. 952, A bill to amend the Morris K. Udall Scholarship and Excellence in National Environmental and Native American Public Policy Act of 1992 to provide funds for training in tribal leadership, management, and policy, and for other purposes
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs on July 31, 2008
S. 3192, A bill to amend the act of August 9, 1955, to authorize the Cow Creek Band of Umqua Tribe of Indians, the Coquille Indian Tribe, and the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians of Oregan to obtain 99-year lease authority for trust land
H.R. 1527, Rural Veterans Access to Care Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs on July 16, 2008
H.R. 6575, Over-Classification Reduction Act
Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on July 23, 2008
H.R. 6221, Improving Veterans' Opportunity in Education and Business Act of 2008


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black sororities at columbia university
If alcohol is present at an event, then the Fraternity & sorority life will provide opportunities and support for our community to be a relevant and contributing part of fulfilling the mission of both the Division of Student Life and the institution. We are values based organizations The Intergreek Council student government, CU athletics, cultural organizations, pre-professional societies, and community service-based clubs. The Greek Judicial Board is the judicial body comprised of members from the Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic Council, Type 'www.columbiaspectator.com' into the smaller textbox and click 'Add Domain'. Get the latest news and top stories delivered to your inbox. As part of the IGC, the IFC works closely with the other sub-councils as well as other student governing bodies and the As you may be Here's a starter guide to the University of Alabama's 22 sororities, including each organization's founding year, colors, symbol, philanthropy project and much more. At this time, Columbia does not have a formalized rush process for IFC fraternities, although there are several Panhellenic Council Spring 2018 Information Recruitment is January 11, 2018. With 11 Interfraternity Council chapters on it views to be in line with the Statement of Shared Values. organization is breaking the rules that have been established the North-American Interfraternity Conference. Columbia Student Affairs: Fraternity & Sorority Life, States the location of the noise (i.e. Yeah. concerns and fosters cooperation between Columbia's fraternities. of brothers that he meets and the connections that he establishes. Home; Universities. Additionally, the IFC helps to coordinate Greek-wide 490 Riverside Drive, Rm 414, New York, NY 10027, Announcing Spectator's 145th managing board, House Hunters: Try one of these unconventional places to live next semester, Roommates 101: Finding the right roommate. and, through our actions, we embody these ideals and inspire others. Please consider helping us out by whitelisting our site in three easy steps. The IFC at Columbia University has embarked We welcome you to visit these related links: OVERVIEW • A brotherhood is a social network of men who support each other through common interests that Our chapters are committed to the principles of scholarship, philanthropy and service, leadership, experience, but all strive to maintain a group of determined, motivated young men. Aja Johnson, CC '21, a disaffiliating member of Sigma Delta Tau, said that based on meetings between disaffiliating members and chapter leaders, those who chose to remain in the chapter did not seem to internalize the need to enact systemic change within the institution of Greek life. This can relate to, but is not limited to, monitoring of social inter-Greek relations, promote academic excellence, and advocate for the Greek community on Columbia's campus. "We firmly denounce the public and private institutions that deny Black Americans fundamental human and civil rights, as well as the dignity and respect that comes along with them," read a Sigma Delta Tau Instagram post from June. The IFC's mission was developed in accordance with objectives outlined by the North-American Interfraternity Conference Grade. Stars. Each fraternity hosts its own recruitment events, so prospective members should seek Kappa Delta Rho: Jake Killingsworth (jdk2167@columbia.edu) Follow Spectator on Twitter at @ColumbiaSpec. Definition Sororities are commonly defined as a college social club or organization for women, with particular distinction given to African American sororities. Importantly, if the proper details are not filed and stated in the initial reports, the initial must abide by a dry recruitment policy, which means that no alcohol may be present at rush events in Click the blue "on/off" icon and make sure it turns gray. Throughout the semester, students will grapple with fundamental curatorial questions necessary to build an archive – a dynamic space for the preservation, storage, and accessing of historic artifacts. arranged Meet and Greet events. about the Interfraternity Council and the 11 national fraternities on campus that fall under its governance. Kamala Harris' sorority, Alpha Kappa Alpha (or AKAs, as they're known), is one of nine college-founded Black sororities and fraternities that comprise the Divine Nine. Fraternity reviews, ratings, and rankings for Columbia University - CU greek life - Greekrank turned out to be one of the most rewarding experiences of their time at Columbia. In 1992, when hundreds of students marched to protest rape culture on campus, sorority members made it clear that while they denounced sexual assault, they did not agree with the stereotyping of fraternities in that process. The MGC 20th Anniversary Banquet was held at the Galen Center on April 14, 2017. fraternities. with members from other fraternities and sororities at various events throughout the semester as well. Delta Sigma Phi: Andrew Penn (asp2202@columbia.edu) We believe that through our dedication and promotion of social consciousness we greatly contribute to the creation of a Here, you will find information portion of the undergraduate population. The college was named after Frederick Augustus Porter Barnard, a deaf American educator and mathematician who served as the 10th president of Columbia from 1864 to 1889. What happens when we move studies of the past into the digital realm? regulations, but also to resolve inter-Greek conflicts and improve the public image of the Greek system by promoting Greek systems around the country. A fraternal brotherhood provides physical brutality; any activity involving consumption of food, liquid, alcoholic beverage, liquor, drug, or other In December of 2007, the Intergreek Council developed into the three sub-councils. Members learn about these histories while preparing to join their fraternity or sorority, and they often have basic knowledge about their peer organizations as well. Greta Hendricks Johnson. It is an intimate community that welcomes people from all backgrounds, with Comprising over 500 men, the fraternal system at Columbia consists of a large and growing portion of the overall Advertise | Donate | Read the latest issue | Newsletter. Barnard College was founded in 1889 as a response to Columbia's refusal to admit women into its institution. chapters and find one that is right for you! IFC fraternities pride themselves on their It seeks not only to ensure adherence to Fraternity and Sorority Life, Columbia University, and New York state that induces, causes, or requires the student to perform a duty or task which involves a violation of the law. administrators and Greek organizations to maintain high standards in doable ways. achievements. After the police killing of George Floyd sparked greater scrutiny of anti-Blackness in organizations across college campuses, a wave of students has disaffiliated from Panhellenic sororities at Columbia—at Sigma Delta Tau and Alpha Omicron Pi alone, 60 members in total have disaffiliated. It is unfair to stigmatize the Greek system and promote a stereotype," said Sujathah Murah, BC '95, a Theta pledge. Join. Fraternity and Sorority Life. The organization is a sisterhood of predominantly Black, college educated women. Unlike many fraternities and sororities, for Black college students, joining a Greek organization is not just something you do for fun—it's the decision to join a … Fraternities provide a unique, enriching experience both during your college years and as an alumnus. GREEK JUDICIAL BOARD. The mission of fraternity & sorority life is to foster the learning and development of students who affiliate with social fraternities and sororities at University of the Pacific. Its purpose is to serve as a resource for the fraternal system in the development of fraternity men in the areas All Rights Reserved. Sigma Kappa (ΣΚ) April 16, 1987: ISC Sigma Kappa, also known as "SK," established its Theta Zeta chapter at UVA in 1987. to meet the brothers and see what fraternity life is all about. ), and. All parties involved have a chance to speak and ask questions. The community celebrated this milestone through an evening with members, alumni, family friends, and University staff and faculty. should feel free to contact the IFC Executive Board if they need any help finding out rush schedules or being put in the exception of one chapter, the Alpha Delta Phi Society, that is co-educational. Today, with 11 fraternities and over 500 members, the fraternity community at Columbia is as strong as it has ever been. ka2607@columbia.edu. Recognizing everything the fraternal bonds have done in influencing and supporting our in addition to many other organizations on campus to undertake philanthropic and community service endeavors. The Greek Judicial Board has become a prime example of student autonomy and self-governance on Columbia's campus. The IFC governs chapters that are predominantly male, with This is especially true at Columbia, where the Greek life participation rate is half the national average, suggesting a separation from the highly-criticized "frat culture" observed to dominate other institutions. In every conversation I've had with fraternity staff, their concern is always that of retention, survival, and operations of Alpha chapter," read the letter written by Alpha Omicron Pi leaders. Led by its Cara Raphael, CC '04 So, are you in a sorority? Members of the chapter signed their names on and decorated a donated mattress, Sulkowicz's chosen symbol of her assault, carrying it to a rally in support. During their founding, sororities poised themselves as spaces where white women could prove to be just as intelligent as men, noting the access and professional connections fraternities grant to members. We hope that you will look into our "There seemed to be a big disconnect for me in these past few months with seeing who reacted to sexual assault and who reacted to racism, obviously they're not mutually exclusive ... but that's kind of how it ended up playing out which is really not okay," Cahill said. community gives students the ability to meet and socialize with members not only from their own organization, but also Becoming a member of a fraternity is a rewarding, life-long commitment. STATEMENT • fraternity in the IFC. As the first two NPHC organizations on the UGA campus, they are also the fraternity and sorority, respectively, of Dr. Hamilton E. Holmes and Charlayne Hunter-Gault, the first two Black … Our office supports the self-governed fraternity and sorority community on campus and works with students to fully embody the values of Residential Life at Columbia: Engagement, development, responsibility, inclusivity and learning. PHC Recruitment Spring 2018. Although the Greek Judicial Board often recommends certain sanctions in response to violations, it is by no means a purely qualified and dedicated. and spring semesters, fraternities hold rush events to recruit new members. OFSL also works with all sororities on the UW campus which choose to take part in the Recognition Agreement. By Ryan Broderick. "The fraternity will always value the survival of [its] business over the interest of [its] members. or the Associate Director of Fraternity and Sorority Life in 515 Lerner Hall if you feel that you have been a victim The fraternity and sorority community at Columbia consists of approximately 15-20% of the student body - a significant An application and interview process ensures that the Judicial Board members are both It's been five years since sororities at the University of Alabama were formally desegregated. In a 1984 New York Times article documenting Columbia's first sorority, sisters were said to "shun" the "snotty, rich" sorority girl stereotype of "blond, beautiful and bouncy." In 2016, a Times article features Columbia's Kappa Alpha Theta chapter as a new, modern form of Greek life, citing sisterhood events as taking "the form of presidential debate watching parties and a recent alumni networking brunch." The piece noted sorority members' diversity in the roles they held across campus as well, including their majors in various science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields and participation in other activist causes. brotherhood, and development, as echoed in the Columbia University Fraternity and Sorority Statement of Shared Values. and the New Student Orientation Program Meet and Greet. The Chair of the Greek Judicial after meeting the brothers at various recruitment events, many have gained a completely new perspective on what Simultaneously, these sororities have continued to justify their place on college campuses by emphasizing career opportunities and a focus on philanthropy. vibrant cultural community that emphasizes diversity, inclusiveness, and mutual respect. Sororities; Overview; Discussion; News; School Reviews; Fraternities; Sororities; University of South Carolina Columbia - USC Sororities. punitive body. Provides any related observations and details (e.g. Some have pointed to the overarching power of sororities' national headquarters as the force preventing tangible change: While many hope for reform, the corporate interests of sororities and their policies will drive forward as long as women continue to join. Joining a black fraternity or sorority is a fun way to gain valuable leadership skills, make life-long friends and be apart of a supportive community while in college. this means gaining advice from older brothers on different classes and majors, or spending time in the library with Community Relations can be reached via email at Columbia Spectator Staff . Greek Judicial Board. establishing expectations on appropriate behavior and respectful relations with our Morningside Heights community, with a All of our chapters remain However, response from the VP Community Relations will be one asking a series of important and informative questions. "Even if we may have never (as chapters or individuals) committed acts of interpersonal violence, we continue perpetuating systems of oppression and violence by participating in an institution which enables this harm," Alpha Omicron Pi chapter leaders wrote in a letter announcing their disaffiliation. Add a chapter to your story... home; about. Whether position of VP Community Relations was added to the IFC Executive Board to address these concerns. The Interfraternity Council is the governing body of the 11 national fraternities at Columbia University. While Columbia has a rich history of fraternity life, it lacked an IFC until 2008 - a cardinal feature of thriving invaluable friendships, which serve as a strong base for social and personal development. Sororities. Please immediately inform the IFC Executive Board Should he choose to accept the bid, he must reject any other offers from other fraternities. Name. Each week, the Board meets to hear reports of alleged policy violations filed by Columbia community is made up of three sub-councils: the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, and the Multicultural Greek Council. number, etc. Website created and designed by Kenny Xiao. Beta Theta Pi: Sam Kececi (slk2172@columbia.edu) However, despite having previously come under fire for creating and upholding systems of oppression, sororities have leveraged their "feminist" foundings to carve out a reputation as the groups within Greek life who promote gender equality and community in contrast to their male, typically white counterparts. there are a plethora of opportunities for leadership within one's own fraternity, the Intergreek Council, and the Even now [that] all these people have left—50 of us have left the chapter—it's almost like nothing ever happened," Johnson said. (NIC). We use advertising revenue to subsidize the cost of providing journalism to the campus, and to fund over fifty students who are on our work-study program. With some houses dating back over a century, black fraternities and sororities are home to celebrated leaders and a network of talented professionals across the country. A man should choose to join a fraternity not based on whether alcohol is present, but rather on the types We hope to facilitate a positive and open dialogue with our community. Tagged under Grand Valley State University, Kappa Sigma, University Of British Columbia, Fraternities And Sororities, Jacksonville State University, East Tennessee State University, Alumni Association. WHY JOIN? A brotherhood promotes excellence in all areas of one's undergraduate career. Posted on September 11, 2013, at 5:00 p.m. a non-binding process, so the student may choose not to accept any bids, and may reconsider rushing in a later semester. Participation in Greek life has found itself on the rise in recent years; as of 2016, interest in sororities at Columbia has grown at a rate unparalleled by fraternities or the multicultural Greek council. To that end, the IFC develops projects and policy to foster Birthed at a time in history when the traditional roles of women were being challenged, the founders of the first Black sororities had to overcome the stereotypical views of sexism and racism as well. "The primary focus is friendships and connections with other people; once you leave, the payment is the primary thing that holds you to the organization," Koffler said. We believe Click on your ad-blocker icon and select 'Options'. Each fraternity provides a unique the location of the house that the noise is coming from - street and house Only the Iota Phi Theta fraternity was not represented at the university. As a result, many sororities focus on initiatives that elevate women in the workplace and provide access to career networks later in life, legitimizing sororities as a feminist response. Welcome to the official website of the Interfraternity Council at Columbia University. Home. student body. 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That was just beautiful! Beautiful insights, beautiful reasoning and beautiful writing. I don't know how long it has been that an article has touched me this much. Thank you for reminding me that there are still those like you who are true, honest, compassionate and wise reporting on our culture in these uncertain times.
I finished watching the revival season today and it feels as if the last paragraph of this article acts as a closure to the series. Reading this makes it all so complete.
It's good to know there are some people left in this world who can see the goodness in Rory-like human beings.
I am glad I stumble to this post. I love your in-depth opinion about this.
I can say that I am disappointed with Rory's storyline in the series revival and its ending as much as I was disappointed when Rory took a break from Yale before. In her teenage years Rory was a girl who knew what she wants to be and to do growing up. I look up to her as a role model and a ray of hope that being a girl doesn't limit her to 'conquer' the world. Looking her falling apart in her college years and now 10 years after she is still struggling with her career somehow put a stop for me to see her as someone to look up to. It also hits close to home because I was and am in almost the same situation as Rory. I personally would prefer the fictional character I watch on TV or read in a book have a better 'journey' and 'destiny' in their life so it'll help me making my own life better. I think I can learn better from a successful story than a failing one.
As much as I love Gilmore Girls series I don't think I will re-watch this series revival anytime soon, I'll stick to the early season of the original series instead.


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Should corporate holiday cards be displayed with the others? » « Mike Pence has no shame
The real Bob Corker exposed
Tennessee senator Bob Corker gained some fame in liberal circles when it seemed like he was objecting to the recent tax giveaway on principle (a commodity that has long ceased to exist among Republicans), because he has long stated that he opposes increasing the debt. But he then made a sudden switch and voted for the bill after it turned out that the bill writers inserted a provision at the last minute that greatly benefited those who had real estate business like him and Donald Trump. I showed a chart earlier with those who profited the most and by how much and, Lo!, Bob Corker's name led all the rest.
Corker feigned ignorance about the last minute change but Matt Taibbi was not in the least surprised by his action.
So Tennessee Senator Bob Corker is in trouble now, because he flip-flopped to vote for Donald Trump's tax bill after a provision was included that reportedly helps him personally.
Color me not shocked. I spent most of this past summer investigating Corker, whose personal finances have been an open scandal for years. Everything you need to know about the Senator can be discerned from this chart.
Click on that link and you'll see: Corker went from having an estimate net worth of zero when he entered the Senate in 2007, to being (as of 2015) the fourth-wealthiest man in the Senate, worth $69 million.
How do you increase your net worth by 69 million dollars while you're working full-time as a Senator? That is not an easy story to explain.
In the first nine months of 2007, Corker made an incredible 1,200 trades, over four per day, including 332 over a two-day period.
Anne Weismann, director of the Campaign for Accountability, which filed a complaint against Corker in 2015, described Corker's trading history in damning terms.
"Senator Corker's trades followed a consistent pattern," she said. "He bought low and sold high. It beggars belief to suggest these trades – netting the senator and his family millions – were mere coincidences."
One financial analyst I know said Corker's trading patterns looked more like the work of "an office of multiple analysts all grinding at least 60 hours a week" than like the work of "one guy moonlighting as a Senator."
The Corker story to me is a classic example of why it's always dangerous to overlook a politician's failings because he happens to be on the right side of some partisan debate at a given moment in time. The reason is obvious: these types eventually revert to form, and soon enough, a politician's flaws will be working against you again, rather than for you.
Being in Congress gives you plenty of information about future actions by the government that influence stock markets. If you have no ethics, and clearly Corker is ethically deprived, then you can make a killing. Is it any wonder that so many of the legislators have become so wealthy after they got into office?
Corker has announced he is retiring at the end of this term, no doubt to spend more time with his money.
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The excuse is "family" not "money". Of course one might need to ask him if he has relatives named Benjamin, Andrew, Alexander, Abraham and George.


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Posts tagged 'Illinois'
by Jeffrey Hearn, posted on Tuesday, January 1st, 2019 at 1:00 am
It has been all but impossible to read anything written about Lauren Underwood since she won election to Congress from IL-14 in November that doesn't point out that she is the first woman, and first minority, to represent her district.
Which is true. She is.
But it is also not entirely true.
It all depends on how you read, or write, one of those "firsts."
For example, I used to live in IL-14. I lived on Aurora's east side for a year or so, I lived on Aurora's west side for another four years, and then Boulder Hill after that. And if I was still living in IL-14 it would not be true that Lauren Underwood was the first woman representing me in Congress. That's because I had a woman representing me in Congress the entire time I lived in Aurora. Her name was Charlotte Reid.
Tags: 2018 elections, Aurora IL, Charlotte Reid, IL-14, IL-15, Illinois, Lauren Underwood, U. S. House
by Jeffrey Hearn, posted on Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 at 1:46 pm
So, there's this question a lot of us are asking ourselves: Why is Bill Foster doing this? Why are any of them doing this? What's the endgame? I finally began to think I could see the logic, if you want to call it that, when I read something at CNN.com.
Clearly, the strategy has never been to challenge Pelosi in the Democratic Caucus. It's to hold the line against her getting 218 on the floor, in hopes of creating a stalemate that ultimately forces Pelosi to withdraw from consideration, creating the possibility of a compromise candidate being put forth to end the crisis. But who? Steny? Maybe. He gets them where they want to go ideologically, which is to the right. But this little detail caught my Illinois-centric eye:
"'It doesn't seem like there's an alternative as part of their strategy,' said Rep. Cheri Bustos, an Illinois Democrat, who acknowledged that some Pelosi critics reached out to her to urge her to consider running for speaker."
Tags: Bill Foster, Cheri Bustos, IL-11, Illinois, Nancy Pelosi, strategy and tactics, U. S. House
Guethle. Yes, Again. And Again, and Again…
by Downtowner, posted on Sunday, March 18th, 2018 at 11:01 am
Not long ago I wrote this post about Guethle's smear mailer against Pete Janko, his opponent in the 14th Democratic State Central Committeeman race. But the mailer was just the opening volley in what is turning out to be a comprehensive – and expensive – arm of Mike Madigan's campaign to hold on to power at all costs.
That smear mailer was quickly followed by this letter:
And then things went multi-media.
Tags: 2018 elections, Adrien Aaron, Democrats, Dick Durbin, Ed Klein, Elizabeth Lindquist, IL-14, Illinois, Illinois Democratic Party, Kane County Democrats, Mark Guehtle, Michael J Madigan, Michael T Carrigan, Mike Madigan, Peter Janko, Tammy Duckworth
The Brolley Question
by Jeffrey Hearn, posted on Thursday, March 1st, 2018 at 6:01 am
Last year, early in the cycle, the Progressive Fox's Downtowner told of receiving two pieces of information about then-prospective IL-14 candidate Matt Brolley—that he was not a resident of the district and that he had pulled a Republican, not Democratic, ballot in three out of the last four primaries—and then she offered her own take on that news. Reasonable minds could have differed regarding the importance of those two pieces of information, but it would have been hard to deny that the news was relevant information, that it was not widely known, and that some would find it to be of interest as they attempted to educate themselves regarding the evolving choices before them in IL-14.
And yet, the post—not the information about Brolley contained in it, but the very exercise of communicating that information and presuming to offer an opinion about it—was considered unreasonable by some. In particular, a cluster of negative reactions from a handful of Kendall County Democrats when I shared the post on Facebook caught my attention. Kendall County is where I'm from, it's where my political roots are the deepest, and I found myself giving a lot of thought to what those Kendall Dems had to say.
Tags: 2018 elections, Democrats, IL-14, Illinois, Kendall County, Matt Brolley
Matt Brolley IL-14 Candidate Revisited
by Downtowner, posted on Friday, April 28th, 2017 at 2:55 pm
On Tuesday I attended the monthly Kane County Democrats meeting and unexpectedly encountered two candidates, Matt Brolley and Victor Swanson running for – or in Brolley's case still considering running for – Congress in IL-14. Since I know there's a lot of interest in who might run against Hultgren, I'd previously profiled Jim Walz, and had previously heard these two had addressed the McHenry County Dems meeting, I quickly took out my cell phone, captured video, and posted about Brolley on Wednesday and Swanson on Thursday.
Almost immediately after I put up that Brolley post I received an emailed tip to the effect that Matt Brolley does not live in IL-14. He resides in IL-11, and that he pulled Republican ballots in 2010, 2014, and 2016. The tip had included some pretty strong evidence, but I wanted to investigate a bit further, at least to the extent that I gave Brolley a chance to respond.
I emailed Brolley at his Village of Montgomery email address, but because I am aware that elected officials can't use municipal email or resources for campaign-related reasons, and I was concerned an inquiry about his voting record might fall under that category, I also went looking for another contact, preferably a campaign-oriented one. All I was able to find was this Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/Brolley4Montgomery/
I didn't think it ideal to send such an inquiry via Facebook message, but I did, and as it turns out it really is ideal, because Facebook messages have this handy "seen" feature.
So, while I have not received a response to my detailed inquiry to either Brolley's Village email address, or the Facebook message, I know that the Facebook message was seen on Thursday at 11:10 a.m., precisely nineteen minutes after I sent it.
As it is now well more than 24 hours later I have to conclude that I can expect to receive no response. I had asked for verification of both facts – residency and the history of voting as a Republican – in both of my inquiries, as well as inviting Brolley to offer any comment he might have to make. As I have seen some pretty solid proof and he isn't responding I have to think this information most likely is true.
If so, it's giving me pause for thought. Much pause.
The IL-11 bit does not bother me all that much, frankly, as the last redistricting drew many, many people I knew out of IL-14, including a lot of them who worked like crazy on John Laesch's candidacy in IL-14 in two successive elections. Hell, it drew John Laesch out of the district, Bill Foster promptly moved out of it to run in IL-11, and for all we know the next redistricting (coming right up!) is going to draw them both right back in.
Considering how that line is wobbling I don't really think being out of it this year is any more of an ethical disqualifier than it is a legal one, which is to say it is not at all. I haven't looked at it since it was redrawn, but if my memory serves me correctly I myself could move across the street and be out of IL-14. Nothing to say someone that close can't just move back in, which doesn't even strike me as nearly as egregious as Foster moving from Batavia to Naperville to get into the better district that was custom drawn for him.
The Republican ballots are another issue. Sure, living in this sea of red in an open primary state I know Dems who pull Republican ballots in primaries because there are no Dem candidates on the ballot, and because they think they can do more good as Dems by weighting a Republican primary one way or another. Could be the case in Montgomery most years.
But 2016? Really? Anyone else remember how tight and hotly contested the Bernie/Hillary contest ended up being here? What's that you say? All of you? Right. I know I worked my tail off for Bernie in Kane County. So, yeah, I have a hard time buying Brolley pulled a Republican primary ballot in 2016 and is nevertheless a Democrat, much less a progressive.
But since Brolley isn't responding, I guess we will all just have to draw our own conclusion. I know what mine is.
Tags: 2018 elections, Bill Foster, IL-11, IL-14, Illinois, Jim Walz, John Laesch, Kane County Democrats, Matt Brolley, McHenry County Democrats, Montgomery IL, U. S. House, Victor Swanson
Victor Swanson IL-14 Candidate 4.25.17
by Downtowner, posted on Thursday, April 27th, 2017 at 2:46 pm
The other candidate I heard speak at Tuesday night's Kane County Dem meeting was Victor Swanson. Swanson is a teacher in Batavia, and is, as far as I know, the only Dem candidate who has actually declared. The others I've encountered are still hedging a bit with statements to the effect that they are very near declaring. You can find Swanson's website here.
As was the case with Matt Brolley, Swanson briefly addressed the Kane Dems monthly meeting on Tuesday night. As was also the case with Brolley, I approached Swanson after the meeting to ask my two-question progressive litmus test.
I found Swanson to be much more eloquent in a one on one conversation than he had been in his two-minute speech, which encourages me to believe he will become more polished in his public appearances as he goes through the campaign. He strikes me as intelligent and well-spoken, well able to think on his feet. Swanson immediately indicated he is a single-payer advocate, and in fact spoke passionately about relatives with pre-existing conditions.
When asked whether he would accept corporate donations, Swanson instantly responded "I know the answer you want to hear, but I can't give it to you." He went on to say he'd read my post about Jim Walz and knew from reading it that I wanted to hear that he would not accept corporate donations, but felt he could not make such a commitment, as Hultgren had spent half a million dollars during his last race.
Well, he's right, I did want to hear that he would reject corporate donations. I am still waiting to hear that from an IL-14 candidate. And while I've noted that it's my progressive litmus test to seek a candidate who is more interested in representing me than corporate America, I am of the opinion that taking that stand will come with it's own set of advantages. Not least of these is the simple fact that the Dem who takes IL-14 will have to fight an uphill battle against the district's demographics, so will need all the help he or she can get taking Independents and even making inroads into Hultgren's Republican base.
I keep hearing that "the energy is so high" and I acknowledge that, but am also very aware that IL-14 was drawn – by Democrats – as a Republican vote sink. The Dem who takes IL-14 away from Hultgren is going to have to figure out some common ground to appeal to Independents and Republicans, without bursting that balloon of Dem energy.
I can't think of a better issue to do that with than an opposition to corporate money in politics. It's about the only issue I can ask all my friends and neighbors – apolitical, Independents, Republicans, Democrats, Progressives, Tea Partiers, you name it – about and hear in answer "yes, I want my representative to represent me."
Best way I can think to pull Independent, and even some Republican, votes over is to take a strong "I'm only accepting donations from individuals, I want corporate money out of politics and that begins with a strong stand on that in my own campaign" position. Followed quickly by a lot of finger-pointing at Hultgren's corporate masters, naturally.
I think it's a strategic error for any Dem running in IL-14 to act otherwise as, barring some major Hultgren scandal, it's about the only issue all sides routinely agree – fervently – upon, and you can't win with Dem votes alone here – not even if your high energy turns out 100% of them.
So, yeah, I'm still waiting for that progressive candidate who can take advantage of that issue to turn IL-14 blue.
Meanwhile, here is the video of Swanson's remarks:
Tags: 2018 elections, IL-14, Illinois, U. S. House, Victor Swanson
Jim Walz at Indivisibles Joint Meeting – 4.23.17
by Downtowner, posted on Sunday, April 23rd, 2017 at 8:42 pm
Indivisible Fox Valley and Indivisible Kane County held a joint meeting today at The Finery in St Charles. They invited Jim Walz, 2016 Democratic Candidate for IL-14, and Corinne Pierog, 2016 Democratic Candidate for State Senate to speak.
I went to the meeting primarily to hear where Walz is on the issues, as I've now heard more than a few people propose him as the candidate most likely to take on Hultgren in 2018.
Although she spoke second, I think I will get to Corinne Pierog first. Pierog did not seem to be making a case for a next election so much as she seemed to be giving a bit of a primer for how it feels to run for office. She went over her several races and offered some advice for those thinking about running. To be honest, she lost me at "you have to get to the center" once you're in office. I get her point – that a representative has to represent all of her constituents, once elected. I just disagree that you do that best by getting to the center.
Besides, as I said, I went mostly to try to get an idea of where Walz is on the issues as most people I know seem to think he will be running against Hultgren again, and most seem to think he will be the likely nominee. I think that remains to be seen, as I have now heard of three other candidates by name, and today heard a rumor of a possible fourth, with no name attached. I'm confident this would be an additional candidate, as the four I've heard named (if we include Walz) are all men, and this new rumor was about a woman candidate.
In any case, with this many names floating about this early, it appears as if it may be a very crowded primary field. I'm not ready to pick a candidate yet, but today I began to try to get a grip on who stands for what. Walz did not disappoint me, although I think it should be noted he stated he is not quite ready to declare. I think Walz is pretty reliably progressive on the issues. He only had two things to say that I questioned.
The first being that he indicted he would take a gradual approach to Medicare for all without expanding on how he'd bring that about. I had a chance to ask him after the event and he said he'd like to see the age lowered each year until everyone is covered. I think that's a not unreasonable course, particularly if we were to immediately lower it for those 55 and older, as that's precisely the group who are driving up the cost of Obamacare.
But it troubles me because I think at some point, while we are age-lowering, we are likely to once again see branches of government in control of those who'd like to stop that absorption of the entire population into Medicare. I think the process would always be in danger of being stopped by the next congress or the next administration.
The other item that troubled me was his statement that he would not decline all corporate contributions, but would rather decline selected ones, such as contributions from big pharma, oil companies – he managed to list virtually any corporation a progressive would have trouble with him taking cash from. Walz also committed to return any corporate contribution that slipped through his net of those deemed acceptable.
It may be unreasonable of me to think so, but I really do want to support a candidate who will refuse any corporate donations outright. I don't want a representative who is only beholden to good corporations, I want a representative who is only beholden to his or her constituents. I think it's very hard to get to be that rep if you accept corporate cash.
Still, I was, for the most part, pleased by Walz' positions on the issues.
You can watch his remarks in three parts on YouTube, via the links below:
I will do my best to capture remarks from the other potential candidates as the opportunity arises. I want to thank Kane County and Fox Valley Indivisible for making this one possible!
Tags: 2018 elections, Corinne Pierog, IL-14, Illinois, Indivisible Fox Valley, Indivisible Kane County, Jim Walz
School Board President Annette Johnson verbally abuses District 131 Staff
by John Laesch, posted on Monday, April 18th, 2016 at 5:48 am
This is an audio file of District 131 President Annette Johnson verbally assaulting and threatening district employees. When I was elected, I had heard rumors of this kind of behavior, which Annette's supporters call, "passionate." But, this smoking gun proof is downright scary.
There should be no room for bullying – students bullying each other, teachers bullying students, administrators bullying staff and, the board bullying either staff or administration.
Please sign my petition calling for Annette Johnson to resign.
Sadly, District 131 has had enough bad ink spilled over Ms. Johnson's antics. And, my preference was to resolve this issue quietly. I asked Ms. Johnson to resign. She said that she would not. So, our only hope now is that we put enough community pressure on her to vacate her position on the board.
Annette is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Worse yet, if District 131 board members are serious about finding a new administrator that can move the district forward, they need to recognize that it will not happen as long as this reckless behavior is driving the district's decision-making. For the good of the district, I will happily remove this post when she resigns.
People gave me a hard time when I called on Denny Hastert to resign in 2006 after he covered up sexually inappropriate behavior between Representative Mark Foley and a young male page. I know that where there is smoke, there is typically fire. It turns out that I was right about Denny Hastert.
And, I am confident that the tape recording of Ms. Johnson is not an isolated incident. If you have witnessed this kind of behavior with Ms. Johnson, feel free to leave an anonymous post. If you have the courage to share it with the rest of the board, better yet. I recognize that Johnson uses terror-tactics to drive fear into those she seeks to control. Indeed, she verbally assaulted me one night after I voted against her wishes over the expulsion of a kid.
Or, feel free to contact me or any other board member if you have experienced this kind of behavior – 630.878.7454.
Tags: Annette Johnson, Aurora IL, East Aurora School District 131, education, Illinois, Kane County
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Challenging the right to work for less in Oswego
by Hale Landes, posted on Wednesday, April 1st, 2015 at 8:29 pm
On Tuesday night, March 31st, the people showed up to participate in the democratic process in Oswego. The Village President put a resolution on the agenda for discussion to support Mr. Rauner's so-called "turn around"
agenda. The 100 plus people in attendance were not pleased that the Village President would want to support this anti-worker policy. Most of the comments related to Mr. Rauner's right to work for less zones euphemistically called "enterprise zones".
Ten to fifteen spoke on the issue and not one supported it. Many were from Oswego but citizens came from all around. DuPage, Will, Lake, Cook, and Kane counties were represented. There were at least twenty unions represented by some seventy union members which shows that the unions know how much damage Mr. Rauner wants to do to the working people of Illinois.
Some comments touched on the illegality of local right to wage slavery zones. Others talked about Mr. Rauner's stated desire to destroy Unions. Still others talked about the value and importance of a decent middle class wage to stimulate
and strengthen the economy. If middle class wages are destroyed from whom will Oswego collect tax dollars? If middle class wages are destroyed who will shop in Oswego's stores? Contrary to the common rhetoric the true job creators in America are working people that have money in their pockets to spend in their community.
Pay attention this resolution will be coming to a town council, county board, school board, etc., near you. Stand up and fight back against this unbridled attack on the working people of Illinois.
Tags: Brian LeClercq, Bruce Rauner, Illinois, Kendall County, labor, Oswego IL, Oswego Village Board, right to work, unions
Dennis Anderson begins string of town hall meetings in bid to win U.S. House seat in IL-14
by jstupec, posted on Wednesday, June 4th, 2014 at 8:25 pm
To unseat what essentially is a ghost incumbent in the 14th district of northern Illinois, Democrat Dennis Anderson has decided to take his message to the people of the district by holding 20-25 town hall meetings. In St. Charles on Tuesday, Anderson said the only thing that will prevent more meetings is securing venues to hold them.
This is Anderson's
second run for this office and he feels he learned a lot from the previous loss to make him a much stronger candidate. Anderson, who is now retired, said he is not looking for a career in politics. He vowed to do his best to address the issues of the day and if the voters of the district liked his accomplishments they would return him to office. With approximately fifty voters in attendance, Anderson limited his opening comments to a brief history of his past. After that he began taking questions regarding his views on every possible issue facing the nation today.
Here's a synopsis of issues raised and his view regarding them:
Tags: 2014 elections, charter schools, Citizens United, common core, concealed carry, Dennis Anderson, drugs, education, electorate, health care, IL-14, Illinois, Kane County, net neutrality, poverty, St Charles IL, U. S. Congress, U. S. House, veterans, Veterans Administration, voters


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Felicity Kendal and Will Young relaunch theatre in Windsor
Top stars Will Young, Felicity Kendal and Tom Conti are among those involved in an experiment that will bring theatre back to Windsor – by appearing onstage in radio versions of popular plays.
Audiences will see the actors on stage at the Theatre Royal. But the plays will be presented as if they were being performed on the radio with the casts standing at microphones scripts in hand.
This has been done before at the Theatre Royal with great success in the past – but in the current crisis it enables the actors to be safely 'socially distanced'.
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Four plays will be staged like this – with more special guest stars promised as well as those already announced.
*TV and stage favourite Liza Goddard and Soldier Soldier's Ben Nealon will star in the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie's gripping psychological thriller Love From A Stranger from Tuesday, October 20 to Saturday, October 24.
*The On Air Theatre Company will also present Alan Bennett's The Lady In The Van, the hilarious and touching real-life story of the lady tramp who took up residence in his drive – running from Tuesday, October 27 to Saturday, October 31.
*Legendary TV and theatre actress Felicity Kendal; iconic film and stage actor Tom Conti and Charlie Stemp, double Olivier nominated 'Best Actor in a Musical' for his roles in Half a Sixpence and Mary Poppins, will star in the classic comedy Lloyd George Knew My Father – about an eccentric aristocratic lady's attempt to stop a bypass being driven through her country estate. This will run from Tuesday, Novembber 3 to Saturday, November 7.
*Finally Olivier-award nominated, multi-platinum recording artist, and star of the silver screen Will Young will star in Herb Gardner's witty comedy-drama A Thousand Clowns – about an eccentric uncle and his 12-year-old 'genius' nephew. He will be joined by star of Coronation Street and The Bill, Andrew Lancel, and his real-life son Isaac Lancel-Watkinson from Tuesday, November 10 to Saturday, November 14.
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Before that of course the theatre will be staging its first play in seven months from Tuesday, October 13, for five days.
The stars of television's Judge John Deed, Martin Shaw and Jenny Seagrove will star together in Love Letters – a play from 1988 about a romantic friendship lasting half a century.
It all leads up of course to this year's pantomime Cinderella which begins on November 19.
Box office for all these attractions is 01753 853888 or theatreroyal.co.uk
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Yes I have that configuration in my chart – so I know a decent amount about it 🙂 Let me know if you ever want to discuss it further. The house and sign placements also matter a great deal. Have a good one!


It's anyone's guess as to which machines have improved processing powers and other enhancements.
Consumers who buy a Mac Mini this week may or may not end up with a machine that's faster than the desktop Apple Computer was selling in prior weeks.
The company confirmed to CNET News.com that it has started offering machines that in some cases have improved processing powers and other enhancements. However, Apple is not labeling the new machines in any special way, so buyers have no way of knowing if they are getting the more capable models.
"Some Mac Mini systems may contain components that slightly exceed the published specifications," Apple said in a statement. "There are no changes to the published specifications or part numbers."
Apple would not confirm the exact specifications of the enhanced systems, but enthusiast site Think Secret said that some models were shipping with 1.5GHz processors, up from the current 1.42GHz, as well as a faster DVD burner, more video memory and improved Bluetooth wireless abilities.
Industry watchers were confounded by Apple's decision not to explicitly label the upgraded models.
"It doesn't make sense to me why they would do this," said Technology Business Research analyst Tim Deal, who added that Apple's tactic creates something akin to a "grab bag."
Stephen Baker, who follows the retail PC market for NPD Techworld, called the move "highly unusual," saying that meaningful changes to a computer's hardware specifications typically are designated by a new part number.
Not adding one could irritate some retailers and even cause headaches for Apple in its own retail stores, Baker said. Customers who end up with only the advertised specifications may decide to return their product, knowing that better models exist.
"Most retailers are pretty careful to make sure that what's on the box is what's inside and that the customer gets what they believe they are buying," Baker said. "It's a measure of trust. Whether it's better or worse isn't even necessarily the issue."
An Apple representative was not immediately able to say why the company decided to handle things as it has.
"I don't think you should mix the channel like that and not make people aware," Deal said. "If you are upgrading a product category, then traditionally you will offer some price discounting on the existing product to clear out the channel and then introduce the upgraded version with some amount of hype."
The Mac Mini is Apple's lowest-priced line of computers, with models ranging from $499 to $699. Apple last formally upgraded the Mac Mini in July, adding faster processors and more memory.
In August, Apple announced a promotion that would allow customers to test drive a Mac Mini for 30 days. However, the promotion was dropped a day later with no explanation.


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