| C.U. Republicans Call for New Gun Policy
We hope people take this event seriously and understand our logical and thoughtful arguments," Salem said. Well aware that many critics of concealed carry feel that an abundance of guns on campus would promote violence rather than limit it, Salem asserted, “It's not the guns that kill people, it's people." Raza Hoda '11, a member of the College Republicans, further emphasized the importance of taking action at Cornell. “Many people think school shootings are more prevalent in the southern states, but as shown by NIU, this is not the case," he said. According to CNN, Utah is currently the only state where guns can be legally permitted on all campuses. In Colorado, students are allowed to carry guns on all campuses besides the University of Colorado at Boulder, where the administration has applied to rezone the campus as a restricted area.
Hampton begins third comeback season
KISSIMMEE, Fla. Mike Hampton rubs down the ball, stares toward home plate and delivers a pitch that sweeps across the outside corner. Mark Kotsay never gets the bat off his shoulder. The outfielder nods approvingly toward the mound. Thats better, Kotsay says. .
Allen Johnson, Lolo Jones at different ends of hurdling careers
Twenty-five-year-old Lolo Jones is aiming for Beijing after rebounding from a disappointing 2004 Olympic trials. Both will run the 60-meter hurdles over the weekend, races expected to be among the most hotly contested events in this weekend's U.S. Indoor Track and Field Championships. It's the final stop in the 2008 Indoor Visa Championship Series, with national indoor titles and roster spots for the 2008 IAAF World Indoor Track and Field Championships at stake. Many of the U.S. elite track and field athletes have chosen to forego the indoor championships in this Olympic year. But some hope to use the indoor championships as a springboard for the outdoor season and the Olympic trials this summer. Johnson, the 1996 Olympic gold medalist at 110 meters, is trying to rebound after injury-plagued seasons in 2006 and '07.
Lancaster boy beaten with bat over a bike 5:18 PM
LANCASTER, S.C. -- A 13-year-old boy endured a brutal beating, as a police report the details of how he was hit with a bat, punched in the abdomen, kicked in the side, rolled down a hill -- all because of a bike. Detectives say his attackers could face some serious prison time. "We had a kid that noticed his bicycle was gone from the front of his apartment," said Lancaster police detective Brenner Hartley. So the 13-year-old boy went looking and found it quickly. His bike was behind his home with five teenage boys crowded around it. Investigators say the boy knew it was his bike because it's not like any other bike in the neighborhood. "It was a bike made up of many different parts, it was blue, and it was a trick bike," said Hartley.
Cis' blog roundup - Friday
This may be a little bit deep for this early in the morning, but I wanted to share this interview with Egyptian author Alaa Al Aswany that appeared in this month's National Geographic. There is much talk now of a "clash" of civilizations between the Muslim world and the West. How do you see this clash? I don't think it's a question of civilizations. Civilizations are the best part of human creation. They don't cause any kind of clashthey are a means to communicate. The clash comes from the aggressive interpretation of some religions. Religions have been used throughout history as a cause to wage war and kill people, but it's my opinion that religions are the same everywhere. They are a way to find God, a way to have positive values, to prove oneself as a good human being.
Very risky to fiddle with the squiggle
Oh dear. The marketing boffins at the ABC have got their hands on the squiggle because they believe it doesn't communicate effectively in the 21st century. The iconic brand identity with its superb design represents an organisation with a reputation for excellence and leading-edge intelligence. By all means play with the brand identity as it is expressed in different media and enjoy the flexibility that the mark allows, but please don't go back to the drawing board to create other designs that will only undermine the squiggle. That would be an act of corporate suicide, as it will only create confusion among those of us who instantly recognise and respond to the brand mark. BMW makes engines, cars, racing cars, bicycles and motorcycles, and you only ever see the one BMW badge.
Costs in Chinese factories rising, cheaper markets eyed
The higher costs mean Western consumers are bound to face steeper prices for iPods, TVs, tank tops and many other imported products made by small Chinese subcontractors. "Americans continue to want to buy at lower prices," said Kevin Burke, president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association. "They are used to going to the store during Christmas and getting something cheaper than a year ago." That's no longer a sure thing. For instance, American toy makers, who rely heavily on Chinese factories, expect prices to increase 5 to 10 percent for the 2008 holiday season, largely because of rising manufacturing costs. Costs in China are climbing nationwide, but the greatest pain is being felt in the south, where about 14,000 Hong Kong-run factories could close in the next few months, said Polly Ko of the Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong, which neighbors Hong Kong.
REGAN WORRY FOR ENGLAND
World Cup hooker Mark Regan has emerged as England's latest casualty ahead of the RBS 6 Nations Championship opener against Wales at Twickenham. And centre Mike Tindall, who is poised to make a Test return next Saturday after missing the 2007 World Cup campaign through injury, suffered bruised ribs during Gloucester's Guinness Premiership victory over Wasps. A 33-man England training squad assembles in Bath tonight, with Paul Sackey (mumps), Simon Shaw (ankle), Nick Easter (knee) and Lesley Vainikolo (knee) also requiring assessments. Jonny Wilkinson though, reported no ill-effects after being the victim of a reckless high tackle by Leicester fly-half Andy Goode as Newcastle crashed 41-14 in the Premiership on Saturday. Reviewing the incident, Newcastle rugby director John Fletcher said: "It wasn't pretty.
Day and night mingle as elegant meets casual
Day met night on the runway Friday as New York Fashion Week drew to a close. There were evening touches on daywear, such as a metallic sheen on a tweed suit or a turtleneck worn under a strapless dress, and daytime accents for evening, like a chunky knit cardigan or hunting jacket over a silk dress. At Ralph Lauren, a fisherman vest with all-over pockets was worn over slim cashmere-herringbone skirt suit, and a flannel plaid shirt was paired with a three-tiered embroidered black skirt. .
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