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you know what was in the original written charges, right? there was nothing in the original written charges about the share of doing anything improper with relation to his firearms into police custody, right? >> i do not recall. >> you do not believe that to be a sufficient basis to remove the sheriff from public office, right? >> objection. >> overruled. >> are you speaking to that being the sole charge? >> do you believe that a sufficient to remove an elected official from office? irrelevant, objection. >> overruled. >> i do not. >> you have confined yourself to the incident between the sheriff and his wife on december 31, as well as allegations that the sheriff may have been involved in attempts to dissuade witnesses, right? >> objection. you have a document you would like to put in front -- >> i would like to ask the witness a question. >> ok, what is the basis of the objection? >> i think he is misrepresenting the document. i think it would help the witness to see the document rather than being quist from memory. -- quizzed from memory.
you know what was in the original written charges, right? there was nothing in the original written charges about the share of doing anything improper with relation to his firearms into police custody, right? >> i do not recall. >> you do not believe that to be a sufficient basis to remove the sheriff from public office, right? >> objection. >> overruled. >> are you speaking to that being the sole charge? >> do you believe that a sufficient to remove an...
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but if you look at original documents, the original diary, the first version of the diary, the very early parts, are written in this very childish script, printing. you know practically little girl's writing, the kind that has the circles over the is, you know what i -- by the end she's writing in cursive in this fluid cursive and writing 11 pages a day, which is -- you know if any of you have tried to right 11 pages a day is huge. rewriting and keeping the diary up to date. so that huge difference between those two periods was immense and yet again, no one seemed to notice how that happened. in fact, you know, i'm going to skip -- i want to read you as an illustration two examples of the revisions. let me just say that in 1986, and this was partly in response to the charges of the holocaust deniers who were saying, saying things like, well, there's some markings on the diary in ballpoint pen and there were no ballpoint pens in 1944, so obviously this diary was a forgery. the dutch institute for war documentation hired a group of forensic experts to go and look at diary and see, you know,
but if you look at original documents, the original diary, the first version of the diary, the very early parts, are written in this very childish script, printing. you know practically little girl's writing, the kind that has the circles over the is, you know what i -- by the end she's writing in cursive in this fluid cursive and writing 11 pages a day, which is -- you know if any of you have tried to right 11 pages a day is huge. rewriting and keeping the diary up to date. so that huge...
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the original footage. that all had to be digitized too. it's this analog to digital kind of transfer. and it was decades and decades. so it was covering all sorts of, you know, local milwaukee history. so it was complicated to work with, but once it was processed and digitized and logged, i have to say in terms of the power and the immediacy of that kind of primary source, there's nothing that can really top it. >> so you have the original sources then. you digitized those. what happens to that original old news film, that 16-millimeter film? >> those are all archived at the university. >> at the university of wisconsin. >> yes. reels and reels and reels of it. >> tommy, i'll ask you about the original source material that you have in the project. where do you hope that ultimately that will reside? >> a lot of physical stuff -- we're on hold. we actually partner with museums and others so that they hold the physical our if i facts. we do this frankly for a cost reason. to actually archive, photographs, documents, artifacts and to try to ke
the original footage. that all had to be digitized too. it's this analog to digital kind of transfer. and it was decades and decades. so it was covering all sorts of, you know, local milwaukee history. so it was complicated to work with, but once it was processed and digitized and logged, i have to say in terms of the power and the immediacy of that kind of primary source, there's nothing that can really top it. >> so you have the original sources then. you digitized those. what happens...
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at the height of the market, 60% of mortgages were originated by mortgage brokers. the majority of whom were professional lenders. however, we all know that we saw many problematic nontraditional subprime loans. we also saw issues where appraisers were working exclusively with companies such as ameriquest or brokers and overvaluing properties. the intent of the home valuation code of conduct was to ensure that arm's length transaction which was part of the path. we agree it should be changed. the reality today, jumping forward to today, is some of the unintended consequences of efforts to improve performance in the marketplace. appraisers tell us when we ask them about valuations given to consumers, with regard to accuracy issues, in the past they would have a day to produce, or more, to produce an appraisal for a lender. today, amcs expect them to do two to three in the same time period. the fact of the matter is, appraisers are leaving the practice, the profession in droves because they can't make ends meet. that's not a product of quality. these appraisers are co
at the height of the market, 60% of mortgages were originated by mortgage brokers. the majority of whom were professional lenders. however, we all know that we saw many problematic nontraditional subprime loans. we also saw issues where appraisers were working exclusively with companies such as ameriquest or brokers and overvaluing properties. the intent of the home valuation code of conduct was to ensure that arm's length transaction which was part of the path. we agree it should be changed....
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commissioner miguel: following some of commissioner antonini's original remarks early in this session, i'm not sure everyone realizes how 19th avenue came to be in its current form. if you go prior to world war ii 19th avenue was a slightly wider street from the sunset north to south going out of golden gate park and south because that was basically what was el camino rial. so when my family took a ride on sunday down south we took 19th avenue and arrive lived in richmond and went through the park. prior to world war two they wanted to create a highway in part of that was the department of defense and whatever it was called at that time because everyone had an idea that something was brewing that would have a need particularly out of the presidio in order to create a transportation link. and they moved homes back along 19th avenue and the sun set to widen it, believe it or not, in the sand dune there is and that's what created it. originally there was a plan to tunnel under golden gate park but no one had the money for it during the depression. so what you have there is not a city str
commissioner miguel: following some of commissioner antonini's original remarks early in this session, i'm not sure everyone realizes how 19th avenue came to be in its current form. if you go prior to world war ii 19th avenue was a slightly wider street from the sunset north to south going out of golden gate park and south because that was basically what was el camino rial. so when my family took a ride on sunday down south we took 19th avenue and arrive lived in richmond and went through the...
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these buildings were originally built, as you described it, with the original ground floor garden as a space holder. the buildings collectively agreed how the buildings would orient. >> this was not an original addition to the building. this was a garden, and a garage was added subsequent to this. this is not original. this is a separate structure. commissioner moore: i am not going to jump into what this might mean to future tenants, to have one owner use the garage while the common cost of every homeowner pays for the maintenance of the garage as well as the deck, but that is another discussion. i will not support this at all. i very much caution the commissioners to listen to what the public has to say, because i think they are completely right. commissioner miguel: i am going to follow somewhat closely with commissioner moore, and also thank you for the display of photos. it shows the general public what commissioner moore was talking about. those of us who know san francisco know the standard building form. there are a few where they are open. most of them have structures put in
these buildings were originally built, as you described it, with the original ground floor garden as a space holder. the buildings collectively agreed how the buildings would orient. >> this was not an original addition to the building. this was a garden, and a garage was added subsequent to this. this is not original. this is a separate structure. commissioner moore: i am not going to jump into what this might mean to future tenants, to have one owner use the garage while the common cost...
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based on race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is disturbing, i think it's important also to note that it is poor law enforcement. law enforcement is a finite resource. using law enforcement resources profiling as opposed to relying on our facts based on behavior suggesting a crime is a waste of that law enforcement resource. it leaves us less safe and more at risk when we don't target based on conduct and behavior suggestive of a crime but based on other considerations informed by prejudice. my comments today will focus on religious profiling of american muslims. up to 6 million americans know what it's like to be looked upon with suspicion in the post-9/11 america. perhaps even before. although muslim americans work hard and play by the rules and a small number don't. many even live the american dream and send their kids to college and earn a living just like everyone else. yet, many know all too well what it means to be pulled off of an airplane, pulled out of line, denied service, called names, or even physically attacked. like other americans, muslim-americans want law e
based on race, ethnicity, religion, or national origin is disturbing, i think it's important also to note that it is poor law enforcement. law enforcement is a finite resource. using law enforcement resources profiling as opposed to relying on our facts based on behavior suggesting a crime is a waste of that law enforcement resource. it leaves us less safe and more at risk when we don't target based on conduct and behavior suggestive of a crime but based on other considerations informed by...
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i see original guys who are the original documents are going about the original documents meaning what are we supposed to make of originalism as a concept. >> jon: i think the idea is the hope was scalia could build a time machine and go back in time and explain to them what they meant. >> okay. i quote a legal scholar in the book without said that justice scalia opposed to originalism is i knew the founders. the founders were friends of mine. i know how they think. >> jon: right. do you feel like, so you feel that the tension no longer exists for that-- is this purely about one political movement that you feel has skewed the argument? >> primarily tlarx is what i argue. i argue that conservatism historically has had a really strong communitarian element in it. bill buckley, somebody i admire even though i disagree with him, one of the last books he wrote in his life was a book called gratitude where he argued that we all owe something back to the country that nurtured us and gave us these opportunitiesment buckley ran in the republican primary in the basis of-- we lose the election. i
i see original guys who are the original documents are going about the original documents meaning what are we supposed to make of originalism as a concept. >> jon: i think the idea is the hope was scalia could build a time machine and go back in time and explain to them what they meant. >> okay. i quote a legal scholar in the book without said that justice scalia opposed to originalism is i knew the founders. the founders were friends of mine. i know how they think. >> jon:...
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originally. two weeks ago, the revised documents were sent to the commission with the certification motion. does revised documents were not sent -- those revised documents are not sent to the of individuals who have commented iuntil that monday. after that friday. at that time, the eir response comment was posted on the website. commissioner antonini: i guess that was what the comment was speaking about. is that considered to be adequate notice? >> i would have to defer to the city attorney. >> because this is not -- because this is simply a revision to the eir that was done two years ago, there was no requirement technically for a further notification period other than getting it to you in time for your calendar. there is not a further technical requirement like the original 45-day period. commissioner antonini: ok, that answers my question. there had been some questions asked by the public and i wanted to make sure there was no requirement because we know there is a minimum of 45 days, a maximu
originally. two weeks ago, the revised documents were sent to the commission with the certification motion. does revised documents were not sent -- those revised documents are not sent to the of individuals who have commented iuntil that monday. after that friday. at that time, the eir response comment was posted on the website. commissioner antonini: i guess that was what the comment was speaking about. is that considered to be adequate notice? >> i would have to defer to the city...
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the insertion of appraisal management companies between loan originators and appraisers results in a focus on fee and turnaround time rather than appraiser competency and experience. the most common concern expressed by our members whether they be a broker or an appraiser is knowledge of the local market or geographic competency. the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice requires appraisers to have competency or to acquire competency to understand the nuances of a particular market. the current amc model tends to disregard this necessary focus on competency. appraiser competency may be enhanced with education and communication. communication between appraisers and real estate agtsz agents and their clients is not prohibited and should in fact be encouraged. of course efforts to intimidate, bribe or coerce an appraiser are and should continue to be prohibited. some amcs provide legitimate services for reasonable fees but many contribute to problems in the appraisal business and the overall housing market. contrary to their claims, there is evidence appraiser independenc
the insertion of appraisal management companies between loan originators and appraisers results in a focus on fee and turnaround time rather than appraiser competency and experience. the most common concern expressed by our members whether they be a broker or an appraiser is knowledge of the local market or geographic competency. the uniform standards of professional appraisal practice requires appraisers to have competency or to acquire competency to understand the nuances of a particular...
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there have been many changes in the past few decades but the original german history and flavor is still very present the center of the capital kaliningrad is a mix of waterways parks and broad avenues that incorporates both modern and medieval architecture first impressions that this is a city woods doing very well for itself and i was eager to find out more. so i know that kaliningrad is famous for its deposits and it's on the souvenirs but it turns out they might not want to see things about the on the next day here is what. starts well photo of the boy hugging the lawyer like. i don't have love to begin everything. i was about to take a seat at one of russia's premier cocktail competitions with some of the finest bowman in the country battling it out behind the bottles. all summer long mussina runs for at syria zero alleged on the cows come home the sale that steals your soul. well i was there to meet mark the events compare an all round kaliningrad experts and a man who knows his mixology according to russian tradition we need to have a drink first to get to know each other better.
there have been many changes in the past few decades but the original german history and flavor is still very present the center of the capital kaliningrad is a mix of waterways parks and broad avenues that incorporates both modern and medieval architecture first impressions that this is a city woods doing very well for itself and i was eager to find out more. so i know that kaliningrad is famous for its deposits and it's on the souvenirs but it turns out they might not want to see things about...
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the second is originalism. that says is the text ought to be given the meaning it had when it was adopted or when it was ratified in the case of the constitution. thus, the words unusual punishment in the 8th amendment should be given the meaning. they were understood to have by the american people who ratified it. it was clear that when that 8th amendment was ratified, the death penalty was not considered to be prohibited. indeed, the death penalty existed in all the states and was the only penalty for a felony. for somebody today to say somehow the american people have prohibited the states by ratifying the constitution, they have prohibited the states from applying the death penalty, i don't know where this comes from. the american people never voted for any such thing. that's what originalism is. what did this mean when the american people ratified it. now there are some -- the death penalty was a phenomenon that existed at the time. there were other phenomenons that existed at the time and those you can't
the second is originalism. that says is the text ought to be given the meaning it had when it was adopted or when it was ratified in the case of the constitution. thus, the words unusual punishment in the 8th amendment should be given the meaning. they were understood to have by the american people who ratified it. it was clear that when that 8th amendment was ratified, the death penalty was not considered to be prohibited. indeed, the death penalty existed in all the states and was the only...
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my testimony lays out how race, religion, national origin are used as proxies for suspicion in three key areas of national security, of routine law enforcement, and immigration. in the context of national security, recently released fbi documents demonstrate how the fbi targets innocent americans based on race, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, and first amendment protected national activities. such counterproductive fbi practices waste law enforcement resources, damage essential relationships with those communities, and encourage racial profiling at the state and local level. in my native new york, the new york police department has targeted muslim new yorkers for intrusive surveillance without any suspicion of criminal activity. according to a series of associated press articles, the new york police department dispatched undercover police officers into muslim communities to monitor daily life in bookstores, cafes, nightclubs, and even infiltrated muslim student organizations in colleges and universities such as columbia and yale universities. when we tolerate this type of
my testimony lays out how race, religion, national origin are used as proxies for suspicion in three key areas of national security, of routine law enforcement, and immigration. in the context of national security, recently released fbi documents demonstrate how the fbi targets innocent americans based on race, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, and first amendment protected national activities. such counterproductive fbi practices waste law enforcement resources, damage essential...
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they had originally been certified only to be moved like thousandths of an inch. that was probably why we were having some leaks in these lines. he wanted to start up a program to sort of validate the way we were operating compared to the way we had originally certified equipment. so that was an example of looking at a technical operational issue that was bothering one of our top managers, but as i say, most of the meeting was really focused on the schedule. so that kind of sets the stage. so the next month, january, we were scheduled to launch sts-107. that was one of only, maybe, three flights on the books for the entire foreseeable future that was not part of the assembly of the international space station. it was a science flight, so there were a number of microgravity experiments on board. as we looked at the manifest, it didn't initially really affect the assembly of the international space station as long as, you know, it didn't prevent other flights from launching beyond it. i actually got to be in florida for that launch in the part of the launch control
they had originally been certified only to be moved like thousandths of an inch. that was probably why we were having some leaks in these lines. he wanted to start up a program to sort of validate the way we were operating compared to the way we had originally certified equipment. so that was an example of looking at a technical operational issue that was bothering one of our top managers, but as i say, most of the meeting was really focused on the schedule. so that kind of sets the stage. so...
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if so, why was that revenue not in the original budget? this is a narrative, as you know better than i, has been developing out there. it is important to explain to the public how this proceede
if so, why was that revenue not in the original budget? this is a narrative, as you know better than i, has been developing out there. it is important to explain to the public how this proceede
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however, this band does not apply to profiling based on religion and national origin. and it does not apply to national security and border security investigations. in essence, these exceptions are a license to profile american muslims and hispan americans. as the nonpartisan congressional research service concluded, the guidance, quote, numerous exceptions may invite broad circumvengs for individuals of middle eastern origin and profiling of latinos. today, congressman john conyers and are sending a letter signed by 13 senators and 3 members of the house asking attorney general holder to close the loopholes in the justice department's racial profiling guidance. congress should also pass the end racial profiling act that i welcomed the attendance of my colleague and former member of these committee, senator cardin of maryland, who has taken up this cause from our colleague senator feingold and he's here today to testify. let's be clear, and i want to say this and stress it. the overwhelming majority of law enforcement officers perform their jobs admirably, honestly, an
however, this band does not apply to profiling based on religion and national origin. and it does not apply to national security and border security investigations. in essence, these exceptions are a license to profile american muslims and hispan americans. as the nonpartisan congressional research service concluded, the guidance, quote, numerous exceptions may invite broad circumvengs for individuals of middle eastern origin and profiling of latinos. today, congressman john conyers and are...
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archeologists found out from the original statue but it was this warrior image, a male image, powerful giant presiding over a victorious country. and so i think that's where not like the brazen giant of greek fame. that's what emma had in mind. we're not doing that. >> and she's starting out with a negative statement which isn't what we think of of poetry. >> not like the brazen giant of greek fame with conquering limbs. astride from land to land. we're not going to do that. we're going to have a milder image. now, the image is still going to be a mighty woman with a torch but it's interesting that the traps formation has been from a male warrior image to a female image. it's not a demure woman. it's a powerful woman, a mighty woman and she's captured lightning. right? and her name -- and emma gave her the name mother of exiles so that she is a mother figure. >> and to me that's the big moment in the poem that nobody knows. >> mother of exiles. and so she is shifting from the negative to the positive. so we're not going to do the kind of thing that the ainshnts did, we're going to do s
archeologists found out from the original statue but it was this warrior image, a male image, powerful giant presiding over a victorious country. and so i think that's where not like the brazen giant of greek fame. that's what emma had in mind. we're not doing that. >> and she's starting out with a negative statement which isn't what we think of of poetry. >> not like the brazen giant of greek fame with conquering limbs. astride from land to land. we're not going to do that. we're...
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that's why you see the real revolutionary elements that hip hop originated with.ng embraced. >> last question. where will hip hop be? where will hip hop be in ten years? what will it look like, what will it feel like? >> gospel thought it was the end, soul thought it was the end. r & b. something is coming. we want that next thing to be vie bran the, challenging, critical, and most importantly that it loves the black community, that it doesn't think the only way to get ahead is to get over on somebody's back. you cannot survive that. hip hop has shown that to us. we have not listened carefully to what that outcome can be. >> we're going to see that revolutionary aspect of hip hop, the essence of hip hop, the origins of hip hop coming back full circle. >> it's definitely going towards the technology route and i'm sitting there like who knows, you know. you know, we saw the holograms with tupac recently. who knows what others will look like. i'm excited about where i'm going with it and other artists can do the same thing. >> that will be the last word. thank you so
that's why you see the real revolutionary elements that hip hop originated with.ng embraced. >> last question. where will hip hop be? where will hip hop be in ten years? what will it look like, what will it feel like? >> gospel thought it was the end, soul thought it was the end. r & b. something is coming. we want that next thing to be vie bran the, challenging, critical, and most importantly that it loves the black community, that it doesn't think the only way to get ahead is...
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archaeologists found out from the original statue the colossus of rhodes. it was a warrior image, male image, powerful giant presiding over a victorious country and that's not like the brazen giant of greek fame. that's what emma lazarus had in mind. we're not doing that. >> and she started out with a negative statement which isn't what we usually think of with poetry, like let's start criticizing something else. >> not like the brazen giant of greek fame with conquering limbs, conquering limbs astride from land to land. we're not going to do that. we're going to have a milder image. now the image is still going to be a mighty woman with a torch, but it's interesting that the transformation has been from a male warrior image to a female image. it's not a demure woman. it's a powerful woman argues mighty woman, and she's captured lightning, right? is the imprisoned lightning, and her name, and emma lazarus gave her the name mother of exiles. so that she is a mother figure. >> to me that's the big moment in the poem that nobody knows. >> right, right. >> moth
archaeologists found out from the original statue the colossus of rhodes. it was a warrior image, male image, powerful giant presiding over a victorious country and that's not like the brazen giant of greek fame. that's what emma lazarus had in mind. we're not doing that. >> and she started out with a negative statement which isn't what we usually think of with poetry, like let's start criticizing something else. >> not like the brazen giant of greek fame with conquering limbs,...
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all the work is in the original permit for 320. the key here is the original permit for 320. there are no square foot addition. the valuation is wrong. just got the back off. we are just surprised at having a death that is not needed. lilith the full-size drawings and i told them they are there. they concede that the window they are talking about. i don't think we are asking for a lot. we are lifting this of 3 ft. to get a brought in if you drop off the landing. the stairs come out immediately. there is no reason to stand the set of stairs looking into the next door neighbor. and it is right there, a very simple solution. just ask them to drop the death. >>dawson 42 inches required fora landing. the reason there is a deck, they want a gay. you don't need a day. nobody else has a gay. they can have the stairs for the very first meeting. >> let me make sure i got the terminology right. >> it is a horizontal platform. this window is going to become a door. the other buildings don't even have a gate on the front. no one has a date. >> we can take rebuttals from the permit holder.
all the work is in the original permit for 320. the key here is the original permit for 320. there are no square foot addition. the valuation is wrong. just got the back off. we are just surprised at having a death that is not needed. lilith the full-size drawings and i told them they are there. they concede that the window they are talking about. i don't think we are asking for a lot. we are lifting this of 3 ft. to get a brought in if you drop off the landing. the stairs come out immediately....
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originally, if you remember remember. >> originally the fines supposed to have been--up to $10,000. $31 per day. >> cenk: why were they charging you $31 per day? what was the summation for explanation for that? >> because the county was housing for the city. the county was doing the housing. they were charging us as an individual $31 per day for being incarcerated. >> cenk: that's amazing. let me get this right. not only did they put you in prison if you don't pay the new fines. you have to pay those first before you get to the government fines, but they also charge you for putting new prison? >> that's exactly right. they first charge you for being on probation. the interesting part about it is if you can pay you're fine immediately upon getting fined that would be the end of it, but if you can't now you're on probation, that's how you wind up with the private probation company. the private probation company has its monitoring fee. they charge $35, $45 a month in many cases. for the person who originally could not pay the original fine now has to pay a monitoring fee to the private
originally, if you remember remember. >> originally the fines supposed to have been--up to $10,000. $31 per day. >> cenk: why were they charging you $31 per day? what was the summation for explanation for that? >> because the county was housing for the city. the county was doing the housing. they were charging us as an individual $31 per day for being incarcerated. >> cenk: that's amazing. let me get this right. not only did they put you in prison if you don't pay the...
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let me begin with origins and exclusion. i don't think it really began as a taboo, but rather as professor genie suggested, though perhaps exaggerated as part of the social order of the time generally unquestioned by women as well as men. but origins are critical for they can have great sticking power. in considering harvard, the question then becomes what have been the lasting effects of harvard's founding in 1636 as an all-male institution of higher learning? and in asking this, i don't deny, as drew as reminded us, that women have always been in harvard as workers and donors as invisible help mates to fathers, husbands and sons, not only as life's mainstay but as intellectual collaborators. but yet, the heart of harvard as an educational institute is the college of college and professor schools. students, faculty, dean, presidents and fellow overseers are at the center. so today, my concern will be with these. to the disappointment of some, my focus is on bodies, not minds. with women as a presence, not with women as subj
let me begin with origins and exclusion. i don't think it really began as a taboo, but rather as professor genie suggested, though perhaps exaggerated as part of the social order of the time generally unquestioned by women as well as men. but origins are critical for they can have great sticking power. in considering harvard, the question then becomes what have been the lasting effects of harvard's founding in 1636 as an all-male institution of higher learning? and in asking this, i don't deny,...
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russ found out the program wasn't originally intended for storm outages. it was intended to encourage energy efficiency? here's the deal. >> it was designed to encourage the utilities to encourage energy conservation. to help them make it to the bumps when people use less energy and charge less for delivering that energy to your home. we conserved a lot after that storm. we have spoken to regulators and the utilities and read the order. virginia and the district don't allow it. even in maryland, they had a hearing six months ago and whether this was manipulating the system. instead of eliminating it, they cut it back to the first 24 hours that they are billing you that they can bill you now. this is the official maryland public service commission order that put the charge into law in january. and take a look at this wording. right there on the original intent of this payback, it was to encourage ewe utilities. spoke against utilities using the order, supporting energy conservation, reimburse utilities where no energy is going through your meter. >> it adds
russ found out the program wasn't originally intended for storm outages. it was intended to encourage energy efficiency? here's the deal. >> it was designed to encourage the utilities to encourage energy conservation. to help them make it to the bumps when people use less energy and charge less for delivering that energy to your home. we conserved a lot after that storm. we have spoken to regulators and the utilities and read the order. virginia and the district don't allow it. even in...
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. >> of course, trains also originate from here.and central is a sprawling complex of ramps, stores, tracks, and huge spaces. >> what you see, actually, here, we like to say is "the tip of the iceberg." there is so much more that goes on behind the scenes. this is just the public portion where the actual people come through after having gotten off of their trains or coming in from the street. >> one of the things the public never saw was the secret train platform hidden below. it was specifically designed for one very special passenger. >> we shall send you... >> there was a private platform that was built underneath the waldorf-astoria hotel, which is one of the nicest hotels in new york and is built directly above the train tracks. and the platform was used for presidents. franklin roosevelt himself, who was not able to walk, got off of his private train car in his wheelchair and go directly to a private elevator that would take him up and into his suite at the waldorf-astoria. >> roosevelt was president during world war ii. at th
. >> of course, trains also originate from here.and central is a sprawling complex of ramps, stores, tracks, and huge spaces. >> what you see, actually, here, we like to say is "the tip of the iceberg." there is so much more that goes on behind the scenes. this is just the public portion where the actual people come through after having gotten off of their trains or coming in from the street. >> one of the things the public never saw was the secret train platform...
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this 18th-century lithograph was very different, archaeologists found out, from the original statute, the colossus of rhodes, but it was this warrior ramage, a male image, a powerful giant presiding of pretoria's country. i think that is we're not like the brazen giant of big fame, that is what emma lazarus had in mind. we're not doing that. >> she is starting out with a negative statement, which is not something that we think of with poetry. >> with concrete wends, astride from land to land. -- with conquering winds, the strike from land to land. the images still going to be a mighty woman with a porch, but it is interesting the transformation has been from a male warrior image to a female image. it is not a done more woman, it is a powerful, mighty woman. -- is not a demure woman, it is a powerful, might woman. she has captured the lightning. and she gave her the name mother of exiles. she is a mother figure. >> to me, that is the big moment in the poem that nobody knows. at the mother of exiles. she is shifting now to the positive. we're not going to do the kind of things that the
this 18th-century lithograph was very different, archaeologists found out, from the original statute, the colossus of rhodes, but it was this warrior ramage, a male image, a powerful giant presiding of pretoria's country. i think that is we're not like the brazen giant of big fame, that is what emma lazarus had in mind. we're not doing that. >> she is starting out with a negative statement, which is not something that we think of with poetry. >> with concrete wends, astride from...