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I love you more than baseball
For all you girls in the Union who give your friends a play by play of your newest boy infatuation: Shut up, you sound like an idiot.
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After all these years, that silly rabbit still doesn't get it. Trix are for kids, you slut.
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I'm so paid.
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Pooping in Bailey. Classic
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Some kid just walked into class with his schedule on a Keystone box.
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I hate homework due for the second class period. Also, it sucks even worse when I'm reading a 200-page book for it in one night
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I will never go to a guy's house at 2 a.m. unannounced ever again. Becoming a lesbian looks so good right
I just got relationship advice from Boy Meets World. SUCCES!
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
Real Talk = the new "for real."
I can't wait for "Glee" to start again
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
I don't understand why people are rude. I'm sorry I don't know how to do my job perfectly because I essentially wasn't trained at all.
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
Because of "Beowulf," I shall henceforth refer to all girls who I dislike as "monstrous hell-brides"
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
Forget school, Let's all go to Gullah Gullah Island!
It just feels wrong to watch "Mad Men" without my customary glass of whiskey. Damn this Sunday night shift!
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
Who the f is Tim Tebow and why should we care?
Vodka does not mix best with Kool-Aid or pop. It mixes best with troubles and Nietzsche.
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
--revered (and expensive) natural antioxidants sources such as acai berries, pomegranate and wolberries, at the top of must-consume relentlessly-in-order-to-be-healthy lists.
Children songs are where all the money is at in the music industry.
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"MUCK FIZZOU" shirts on eBay for only 10 bucks!
Remember safety tips when out on the town
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I'stried and true advice, but always worth repeating: When you go out, don't forget to think about your safety as much as any other aspect of your pl
Last week, a woman was allegedly raped in the Delta Chi fraternity. An 18-year-old man has been charged.
Thinking about the possibility of sexual assault isn't pleasant.
But it's important to your safety and to the safety of those around you to be aware that it happens. And sometimes happens at the hands of acquaintances.
According to the National Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) one-in-six women will be sexually assaulted in their lifetimes.
Should you find yourself in a situation where you feel threatened by someone sexually, there are steps you can take to minimize your risk.
First, use a strong and serious voice to convey that you are not interested. Be firm in your voice and body language.
If that's not enough, look for others to assist you. Avoid getting separated from the group. If you are drinking be careful of how much you drink and never leave your drink out of your sight.
Have a plan to get home safely.
Have a plan to get home safely.
If you are with a group together and plan to watch out for one another. If you see a friend in an uncomfortable situation, intervene and stick up for one another.
Don't be afraid of hurting someone's feelings. You might just be saving them from something far worse than a bruised ego.
James Wearing for The Kansan Editorial Board
If you are alone and walking home, be sure to walk confidently and don't be afraid to ask for help if you feel threatened or call a friend for a ride.
There's no single way to ensure total safety, but taking personal safety seriously can help cut the chance that a fun evening becomes dangerous.
Sexual Assault and Rape Statistics
- In 2005, 92 percent of sexual assault victims were female
- 73 percent of female assault victims knew their attackers
- Less than 39 percent of assaults were reported to authorities
- 28 percent of victims were intimate partners with their attacker
- In 2005, a total of 191,670 rapes and sexual assaults were experienced by women 12 years-old and older
- Women age 16-19 were the most likely to be sexually assaulted or raped of any age group
- Most victims who were injured did not report their injuries
CARTOON
Source: The National Center for Victims of Crime
NICK SAMBALUK
SKEPTICISM
Searching for elixir of life hypes case for antioxidants
According to popular myth in 1513 the Spanish conquistador Ponce de León left Puerto Rico with a fleet of ships and headed north to Florida in search of a land said to possess magic waters that could restore one's vitality.
The water was said to provide a person with the ability to attain immortality, ridding anyone lucky enough to find it of the universal and inevitable presence of death.
Nearly 500 years after Ponce de León's apocryphal journey, much of the world is still as eager as ever to overcome, or at least delay, the inevitable. This leads many to turn to science for a true fountain of youth.
These are a group of molecules characterized by their ability to inhibit destructive oxidation reactions in cells caused by other molecules called free radicals.
Currently, one of the most popular purported sources of extended life comes in the form of antioxidants.
That's a lot more information than can be found on the labels of many supplements and juices whose claims of antioxidants' panacea run the gamut from effective dietary aid to immune system booster and all the way to a preventer of cancer.
Antioxidants work by "neutralizing" the highly reactive unpaired electrons found in free radicals rendering them harmless to your cells.
But it's certainly the anti-aging claims that have placed the most
BY ANDREW HOLTZEN
However, the fact that what has essentially become a buzz word in the health food industry has proven disappointing in research and a number of clinical trials.
The review went further and concluded that excessive consumption of the fat-soluble antioxidants vitamin A, vitamin E, and beta-carotene may actually lead to higher rates of death when compared with a placebo. A similar review of supplements conducted by Copenhagen University Hospital found similar results.
In 2008, a comprehensive review by the USDA of 67 studies involving supplemental antioxidants found that there was no change in the rate of mortality among those who took antioxidant supplements.
Antioxidants, however, qualify a broad range of nutrients other than the three vitamins mentioned and are found without supplements in fruits and vegetables.
Countless and varied studies have shown that people who consume enough of these foods can expect health benefits that could ultimately improve their chances of living longer.
In addition to compounds with antioxidant properties, there are numerous other vitamins and minerals in fruits and vegetables whose benefits are established and far more promising, yet makers of antioxidant super juices — like MonaVie and XanGo — continue to tout the anti-aging benefits of their costly products.
Well, as any third grader with a food pyramid could tell you, eating fruits and vegetables is definitely a good idea.
This is due largely to their complex nutritional makeup that includes, but is definitely not limited to, antioxidants.
The simple fact is that aging and ultimately death are determined by biological factors — many beyond our control.
But fear of death overrides the ability to surrender to something we can't control. And so the search for an elixir of life will continue well after the antioxidant craze has ended.
So, what about the antioxidants
in these natural sources?
Holtzen is a junior from Fayetteville, Ark., in chemistry and Spanish.
CONSERVATISM
Larger government removes personal health care choices
You make an incalculable number of choices in a day. You decide whether
You decide what to eat. You decide whether you should study for that test on Friday, or go out to bars instead.
to eat lunch at the underground or at the union.
I'm sure you get the idea by now. After college, the decisions you and I will be making will be a bit more serious.
The American Spectator, a conservative magazine, said "Government authorities will dictate to insurance companies exactly what health insurance they must sell, to whom they must sell it, and what they can charge."
Take, for example, decisions we make about health care.
I get a bad vibe from this statement. Ask yourself this common sense question: Would you want government authorities to know about your medical history no matter how personal it is?
Commenting on the health bill, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi said "We will have to pass it first to know what's in it." Common sense tells me that this is a very sketchy statement. Exactly how is it beneficial! to
After Obama's health care bill fully goes into effect, the government will possess more power than they ever have before. The more power the government possesses, the bigger it becomes.
A CNN research poll taken at the end of March "finds that 59 percent of Americans now stand opposed to the health care legislation in Congress." There could be a slight fluctuation in the numbers since it was taken in March. Common sense dictates that we shouldn't have a bill that a majority of our country is opposed to.
This bill won't fully go into effect until 2014, though. If it is as great as Obama claims it to be then it should have gone into full effect immediately. That would be the sensible thing to do. This should raise questions, since Obama's term ends in January 2013.
These are some of the serious decisions that need to be made during and after college. You should have an option as to which health insurance to purchase. There is also the option to not purchase insurance at all or to choose when to purchase it. The decision, however, shouldn't be dictated to you. You probably know what is best for yourself.
Almost half of all states have filed lawsuits against the health care bill. Coons vs. Geithner is a new and recent lawsuit that was filed by the Goldwater Institute that claims the bill to be in violation of the First, Fourth, Fifth and Ninth Amendments.
BY SETH ROBINSON
robinson@kansan.com
any American, to pass a bill before we know the contents? Shouldn't we, the people, know what is in the bill before anything happens? The bill might not have passed if we had known its contents ahead of time.
A government with less power gives us the power to make important decisions regarding our health care and overall wellbeing
Robinson is a civil engineering major from Houston, Texas.
Everything about Dalton's life was unexpected, especially for an artist of his day - from his un-self-heralded army service in Vietnam, his steadfast loyalty and devotion to his wife Janet and two sons (both KU grads), to the deep joy he took just from being alive at a time in the late sixties when many of us were floundering with youthful angst. When other artists were shedding spouses and striking out for big city venues, Dalton was making the one where he lived seem bigger, brighter and more fun just by being here. He never
-Carroll Anne Hoke, Class of 1989, lives in Wichita.
Dalton died at age 67 on August 10 after a long fight with lymphoma. The last 18 years of his life, his "day job" was as security guard at the museum, and this exhibit is in part the museum's way of honoring him. Dalton's paintings capture his most salient quality, a great enthusiasm for life.
Spencer exhibit recommended
I recommend walking over to the Spencer Museum to see "These Moved Me", an exhibit of paintings by Dalton Adair Howard and a selection of work in the Spencer collection by artists Dalton most admired. The exhibit is on display through September 19.
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So take a look at the art Dalton made and the art he admired. Be inspired – not just for what he did and what he was but what his example says to you. And like all of us who loved him – wish Dalton Adair Howard, Godspeed.
In the end, it wasn't really Dalton's art that drew a packed crowd to his Liberty Hall memorial service (adorned in part by his whimsical and beautiful murals) last Sunday. It was his character. Dalton radiated love for his family first and affirmed that value for the rest of us. He was a loyal and generous friend. He could be counted on, whether in the esoteric world of painting on canvas or the mundane world of painting a house. And he was so, so funny. When your own life broke down, he took the time to reassure with a twinkle in his eye, a funny comment and a look that said, "Buck up, little Buckaroo."
stopped painting, writing songs and playing music with his Lonesome Hobos Band.
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