Just returned from my stepson's orientation and registration at the University of Florida. One of the sessions for students and parents alike was on alcohol and UF's policy concerning infractions dealing with alcohol.
If you ask people why they're going to college, you'll likely get the answers:
1. To get an education
and
2. To get a good job
Money and smarts – the two biggest reasons people choose to continue their education. While at the alcohol seminar at UF, there was a DWI deterrent I'd never before considered...
If a UF student gets a DWI on campus, he/she is immediately suspended. The semester's classes? Gone. They'll possibly get to start back the following semester.
One thing UF talked about is tracking; i.e., is a student on track in his/her chosen field of study. For instance, if a student is tracking, he/she will have their pre-reqs in order and they're on track to get their diploma in the correct amount of time. Due to how classes are arranged, if one gets a DWI, tracking becomes impossible.
For instance, let's say an engineering student needs to take trig. Trig is only offered in the fall semester (this is just a "for example", folks). If that student is pulling an A in the class and it's two days before the final exam, if the student gets a DWI on campus, BAM! Everything from that semester is gone. Next semester doesn't offer trig. The student will, in all likelihood, now be one year behind. No longer on track, the student will have the double whammy of paying the DWI, increased insurance rates and they now have a black mark on their criminal record which won't be looked on favorably by employers.
College students are known for partying and alcohol consumption. While that reputation is deserved by approx. 20% of college students, the deterrent UF has for combating DWI on its campus is a great, great way to help students stay on track.
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Friday, July 11, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
Help Where We Can Get It
Antipsychotic Drug May Battle Alcoholism
Reuters
Posted: 2008-04-18 11:25:19
NEW YORK (April 18) -- A drug used to treat the symptoms of psychosis in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may also be a useful medication for individuals who are addicted to alcohol, findings published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggest.
Aripiprazole, sold in the U.S. under the trade name Abilify, is an atypical antipsychotic that increases the sedative effects of alcohol, while decreasing its euphoric effects, the researchers explain. The activity of aripiprazole on dopamine receptors in the brain - areas thought to have a role in mood and addiction -- suggest the drug would reduce the reinforcing effects of alcohol and thus modulate drinking behavior.
In the current study, Dr. Henry R. Kranzler and colleagues from the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, examined whether aripiprazole could modify the behavioral and physiological effects of a moderate dose of alcohol in a group of social drinkers.
The 18 healthy participants were an average of 27.6 years old and were an average weight for their height. They reported drinking moderately in the 90 days prior to study enrollment: an average of 19.5 days of drinking, 1.8 days of heavy drinking, for a total of 47.8 standard drinks consumed.
The subjects were assigned to take part in three experimental sessions in random sequence: no medication; 2.5 milligrams of aripiprazole; or 10 milligrams of aripiprazole on the day prior to the laboratory session. During the session, the participants consumed alcohol served as three standardized drinks, individually measured according to their sex, body height and body weight.
The authors measured breath alcohol concentration, heart rate, blood pressure, equilibrium, and subjective effects of alcohol regularly throughout the sessions.
The consumption of alcohol led to the expected physiological and subjective responses. For instance, heart rate increased as the aripiprazole dose increased. Aripiprazole also significantly increased the sedative effects and decreased the euphoric effects of alcohol.
Pre-treatment with aripiprazole was generally well tolerated. The most commonly reported adverse event was tiredness. Other adverse events included nausea, sleepiness, headache, and difficulty sleeping.
Because aripiprazole decreases alcohol's euphoric effects and increases its sedative effects, this drug could be useful in the treatment of heavy drinking, Kranzler's team concludes. Overall, the findings suggest that "additional research on the effects of aripiprazole on the subjective effects of alcohol is warranted."
*****
Any breakthrough in treating alcoholism should be embraced. The sociologist in me asks this question:
We treat the effects of addiction with this drug. What about behavior modification? One who is accustomed to pouring 10 drinks per night will still have the routine of doing so. How do we treat that?
As with most effective treatments for addiction, a two prong approach is usually best. Drug therapy and behavior modification through counseling/therapy. Still, if this can help even one alcoholic, by all means, let's keep testing it!
Reuters
Posted: 2008-04-18 11:25:19
NEW YORK (April 18) -- A drug used to treat the symptoms of psychosis in patients with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder may also be a useful medication for individuals who are addicted to alcohol, findings published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research suggest.
Aripiprazole, sold in the U.S. under the trade name Abilify, is an atypical antipsychotic that increases the sedative effects of alcohol, while decreasing its euphoric effects, the researchers explain. The activity of aripiprazole on dopamine receptors in the brain - areas thought to have a role in mood and addiction -- suggest the drug would reduce the reinforcing effects of alcohol and thus modulate drinking behavior.
In the current study, Dr. Henry R. Kranzler and colleagues from the University of Connecticut Health Center, Farmington, examined whether aripiprazole could modify the behavioral and physiological effects of a moderate dose of alcohol in a group of social drinkers.
The 18 healthy participants were an average of 27.6 years old and were an average weight for their height. They reported drinking moderately in the 90 days prior to study enrollment: an average of 19.5 days of drinking, 1.8 days of heavy drinking, for a total of 47.8 standard drinks consumed.
The subjects were assigned to take part in three experimental sessions in random sequence: no medication; 2.5 milligrams of aripiprazole; or 10 milligrams of aripiprazole on the day prior to the laboratory session. During the session, the participants consumed alcohol served as three standardized drinks, individually measured according to their sex, body height and body weight.
The authors measured breath alcohol concentration, heart rate, blood pressure, equilibrium, and subjective effects of alcohol regularly throughout the sessions.
The consumption of alcohol led to the expected physiological and subjective responses. For instance, heart rate increased as the aripiprazole dose increased. Aripiprazole also significantly increased the sedative effects and decreased the euphoric effects of alcohol.
Pre-treatment with aripiprazole was generally well tolerated. The most commonly reported adverse event was tiredness. Other adverse events included nausea, sleepiness, headache, and difficulty sleeping.
Because aripiprazole decreases alcohol's euphoric effects and increases its sedative effects, this drug could be useful in the treatment of heavy drinking, Kranzler's team concludes. Overall, the findings suggest that "additional research on the effects of aripiprazole on the subjective effects of alcohol is warranted."
*****
Any breakthrough in treating alcoholism should be embraced. The sociologist in me asks this question:
We treat the effects of addiction with this drug. What about behavior modification? One who is accustomed to pouring 10 drinks per night will still have the routine of doing so. How do we treat that?
As with most effective treatments for addiction, a two prong approach is usually best. Drug therapy and behavior modification through counseling/therapy. Still, if this can help even one alcoholic, by all means, let's keep testing it!
Sunday, April 6, 2008
A One Beer Hangover?
Ever had a hangover from one beer? Or just one mixed drink?
Lately, I've been feeling (and seeing) the pounds I've put on in the last year or two. So, I've made a strong effort to hit the treadmill for a few miles every day. Of course, I've also tried to lessen my favorite downfall, French fries. So far, so good – but check me in a few months to be sure I'm still on the right track!
In addition to cutting bad-for-me foods and increasing exercise, I'm reading "Make the Connection" by Bob Green and Oprah Winfrey. Everyone knows Oprah has see-sawed with her weight over the last two decades. One of her most positive influences has been Bob Green, a personal trainer who showed her what to eat, why to eat and how to eat. Pretty good info they put into this here book. The book came out in the mid-90s and I'm a bit confused by some of the information (as we know, oat bran used to be the best thing you could eat, now it's irrelevant. Bob says don't eat nuts, but every issue of Men's Health in 2008 talks about their nutritional quality. What to believe, what to believe?)
One of Bob's rules for weight loss success is to limit or eliminate alcohol. Booze having high calories isn't probably any sort of news, but did you know the effects of alcohol at higher elevations are more intense?
Bob talked about how, when he moved to Telluride, CO, he went out to a pub with friends. At the pub, he had one beer. The next morning? Hangover city! At the opening of the spa where he worked, he had a glass of wine. Next morning? Second verse, same as the first. He just felt like crap. The only thing he could attribute this to was the increased effects of alcohol at high elevations (he was just under 10K feet, BTW).
A few years ago, I heard a story of an unruly passenger on a cross country flight. The passenger had had several drinks and started to get lippy with the flight attendants. When one of the flight attendants told the pilot, the pilot instructed the passenger be given free drinks for the duration of the flight. A ploy to pacify an angry passenger? Maybe... but the pilot also then asked ground control to take the plane up another several thousand feet. The pilot knew the increased elevation, along with the copious amounts of booze, would soon take hold on the passenger. Next thing ya know? The passenger is passed out to the world. I cannot vouch for the truth of this story, but it helps prove the point.
Just something to be aware of, folks – alcohol's effects are greatly increased at high elevations.
Lately, I've been feeling (and seeing) the pounds I've put on in the last year or two. So, I've made a strong effort to hit the treadmill for a few miles every day. Of course, I've also tried to lessen my favorite downfall, French fries. So far, so good – but check me in a few months to be sure I'm still on the right track!
In addition to cutting bad-for-me foods and increasing exercise, I'm reading "Make the Connection" by Bob Green and Oprah Winfrey. Everyone knows Oprah has see-sawed with her weight over the last two decades. One of her most positive influences has been Bob Green, a personal trainer who showed her what to eat, why to eat and how to eat. Pretty good info they put into this here book. The book came out in the mid-90s and I'm a bit confused by some of the information (as we know, oat bran used to be the best thing you could eat, now it's irrelevant. Bob says don't eat nuts, but every issue of Men's Health in 2008 talks about their nutritional quality. What to believe, what to believe?)
One of Bob's rules for weight loss success is to limit or eliminate alcohol. Booze having high calories isn't probably any sort of news, but did you know the effects of alcohol at higher elevations are more intense?
Bob talked about how, when he moved to Telluride, CO, he went out to a pub with friends. At the pub, he had one beer. The next morning? Hangover city! At the opening of the spa where he worked, he had a glass of wine. Next morning? Second verse, same as the first. He just felt like crap. The only thing he could attribute this to was the increased effects of alcohol at high elevations (he was just under 10K feet, BTW).
A few years ago, I heard a story of an unruly passenger on a cross country flight. The passenger had had several drinks and started to get lippy with the flight attendants. When one of the flight attendants told the pilot, the pilot instructed the passenger be given free drinks for the duration of the flight. A ploy to pacify an angry passenger? Maybe... but the pilot also then asked ground control to take the plane up another several thousand feet. The pilot knew the increased elevation, along with the copious amounts of booze, would soon take hold on the passenger. Next thing ya know? The passenger is passed out to the world. I cannot vouch for the truth of this story, but it helps prove the point.
Just something to be aware of, folks – alcohol's effects are greatly increased at high elevations.
Saturday, April 5, 2008
Do Country Music Singers Approve Of Driving Drunk?
Flip on any modern country (or vintage country, for that matter) station and, within a song or two, you'll likely hear some mention of alcohol. Is this because the gods of country music (Hank Williams Sr., Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings) all have been known for their substance abuse? Maybe...
Today, I landed on a modern country station and got a little more of an eye-opener. Folks, I pretty much despise modern country; songs written about hangin' out on the farm in the backs of pickup trucks. Not for the content, mind you (don't forget I grew up on a farm in central Missouri), but because the songs are usually written by a professional songwriter, then sung by a professional musician - neither of which have ever, EVER probably been in the country! But, I digress...
Today's eye-opener was a tune by Alan Jackson. Not sure the official title, but something close to, "I'm in Love With You Baby And I Don't Even Know Your Name." In the tune, he stops into a restaurant for coffee and gets an ugly waitress. However, he sees a beautiful waitress serving a different area of the restaurant. Being a bit socially awkward, he knocks back some liquid courage in the form of tequila. Next thing, he's drunk, proposing marriage to the beautiful server. He even gets to hug her as she's helping him stagger to the car. In the end, he's standing at the alter with a veiled woman. But when he lifts her veil? It's the fugly waitress again. Ah, what a cute country song! NOT!
Hey, I've got no problem with falling in love with some trashy waitress. I may have done it once or twice myself! However, he blatantly talks about how he needs help to get to his car, presumably due to the Cuervo Gold and not a snafu of food poisoning from the tarter sauce.
In this song, there is no mention of a sober driver. There's no reference to "just one more." There's nothing mentioned about temperance in any shape or form. And he's headed to his car... nice.
Songwriting is a true, true talent. I greatly respect someone that can tell an entire story in 10 sentences, three of which are the chorus and say the same thing. I just wish artists would think a little more what message they're sending to their listening audience.
Today, I landed on a modern country station and got a little more of an eye-opener. Folks, I pretty much despise modern country; songs written about hangin' out on the farm in the backs of pickup trucks. Not for the content, mind you (don't forget I grew up on a farm in central Missouri), but because the songs are usually written by a professional songwriter, then sung by a professional musician - neither of which have ever, EVER probably been in the country! But, I digress...
Today's eye-opener was a tune by Alan Jackson. Not sure the official title, but something close to, "I'm in Love With You Baby And I Don't Even Know Your Name." In the tune, he stops into a restaurant for coffee and gets an ugly waitress. However, he sees a beautiful waitress serving a different area of the restaurant. Being a bit socially awkward, he knocks back some liquid courage in the form of tequila. Next thing, he's drunk, proposing marriage to the beautiful server. He even gets to hug her as she's helping him stagger to the car. In the end, he's standing at the alter with a veiled woman. But when he lifts her veil? It's the fugly waitress again. Ah, what a cute country song! NOT!
Hey, I've got no problem with falling in love with some trashy waitress. I may have done it once or twice myself! However, he blatantly talks about how he needs help to get to his car, presumably due to the Cuervo Gold and not a snafu of food poisoning from the tarter sauce.
In this song, there is no mention of a sober driver. There's no reference to "just one more." There's nothing mentioned about temperance in any shape or form. And he's headed to his car... nice.
Songwriting is a true, true talent. I greatly respect someone that can tell an entire story in 10 sentences, three of which are the chorus and say the same thing. I just wish artists would think a little more what message they're sending to their listening audience.
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Who's Been Watching Too Much Cops?
This is a horribly sad story, folks.
As if this person didn't make a bad enough choice by drinking and driving, having kids in the car is just unforgivable. And then to have injured your own child and THEN run away so you don't get in trouble? This woman either has a horrible, horrible problem with alcohol - either that or she's just a freaking idiot. Maybe both.
But really, she thinks running from the cops is the thing to do? That just shows this woman has lived on the wrong side of the law - and she watches way, way too much
TV.
********************
Mom Leaves Behind Crash And Daughter
Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:02:14 AM
MELBOURNE -- A Brevard County woman is in jail after a DUI crash sent four people to the hospital, including her 6-year-old daughter.
Heather Ayers, 29, of Palm Bay made her first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
Troopers said she was weaving in and out of traffic northbound on Interstate 95 just north of the Wickham Road exit when her vehicle slammed into the back of a car.That car flipped several times, ejecting three of the people inside.
Ayers' vehicle skidded over the southbound lanes. Troopers said she then took off on foot, leaving her seriously hurt daughter inside.
Troopers said Ayers admitted to drinking all day.
Ayers’ daughter was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center where she's in serious condition.
"Her statement to me was she seen too many cop shows and knew she was supposed to run when the police were after her. And I asked why she ran and she said she knew she was drunk and she knew the police was after her," said Sgt. Charles Griffith from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ayers’ is being held in the Brevard County Jail on a $190,000 bond.
As if this person didn't make a bad enough choice by drinking and driving, having kids in the car is just unforgivable. And then to have injured your own child and THEN run away so you don't get in trouble? This woman either has a horrible, horrible problem with alcohol - either that or she's just a freaking idiot. Maybe both.
But really, she thinks running from the cops is the thing to do? That just shows this woman has lived on the wrong side of the law - and she watches way, way too much
TV.
********************
Mom Leaves Behind Crash And Daughter
Thursday, April 03, 2008 12:02:14 AM
MELBOURNE -- A Brevard County woman is in jail after a DUI crash sent four people to the hospital, including her 6-year-old daughter.
Heather Ayers, 29, of Palm Bay made her first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
Troopers said she was weaving in and out of traffic northbound on Interstate 95 just north of the Wickham Road exit when her vehicle slammed into the back of a car.That car flipped several times, ejecting three of the people inside.
Ayers' vehicle skidded over the southbound lanes. Troopers said she then took off on foot, leaving her seriously hurt daughter inside.
Troopers said Ayers admitted to drinking all day.
Ayers’ daughter was taken to Orlando Regional Medical Center where she's in serious condition.
"Her statement to me was she seen too many cop shows and knew she was supposed to run when the police were after her. And I asked why she ran and she said she knew she was drunk and she knew the police was after her," said Sgt. Charles Griffith from the Florida Highway Patrol.
Ayers’ is being held in the Brevard County Jail on a $190,000 bond.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Lights! Camera! Margaritas?
Patrick Corchoran, the spokesman for the National Association of Theater Owners, was interviewed this morning on Fox News. The topic? The recent trend at theaters of serving alcoholic beverages.
I've been familiar with adult beverages at theaters for many years. Typically, this is seen more at independently owned theaters, not the big 24 cinemas at the mall. Is that the trend now? Mr. Corchoran didn't really say.
As with typical media bias, the interview made it sound like theaters were now going to be doubling as clubs with night life. This doesn't seem the case at all. In fact, Mr. Corchoran described the theater's diligence in preventing underage drinking and their commitment to refuse service to anyone showing signs of intoxication.
Is alcohol at theaters a bad thing? Maybe yes, maybe no. I would highly doubt that, if a study were done, patrons at theaters very often reach the level of intoxication. Can the same be said for bars and restaurants? Doubtful.
I've been familiar with adult beverages at theaters for many years. Typically, this is seen more at independently owned theaters, not the big 24 cinemas at the mall. Is that the trend now? Mr. Corchoran didn't really say.
As with typical media bias, the interview made it sound like theaters were now going to be doubling as clubs with night life. This doesn't seem the case at all. In fact, Mr. Corchoran described the theater's diligence in preventing underage drinking and their commitment to refuse service to anyone showing signs of intoxication.
Is alcohol at theaters a bad thing? Maybe yes, maybe no. I would highly doubt that, if a study were done, patrons at theaters very often reach the level of intoxication. Can the same be said for bars and restaurants? Doubtful.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Booze & Blogs
I host several different sites on:
www.blogger.com
When I just logged in to post some new stuff, I found some alcohol related stuff I wouldn't have expected to find.
South by Southwest (a.k.a. SXSW) is an annual ginormous music festival in my favorite Texas city, Austin - the live music capital of the world!
There, on the dashboard of blogger, is a heads up about the blogger party at a famous club in Austin. Invitations are necessary, but you can get one of those just by having a blog with blogger and, well, probably knowing anyone who has a blog (which is basically every homo sapien on the terra ferma). And what do you find at a blogger party? Open bar!
There are lots of places that try to get customers liquored in order to obtain new business. Jewelery stores, wine bars, home shows-wherever people may be more prone to open their wallet, you may find free booze.
Thing is, blogger is free! What are they trying to accomplish by having an open bar? I dunno - other than maybe showing those in the blogosphere a good time.
www.blogger.com
When I just logged in to post some new stuff, I found some alcohol related stuff I wouldn't have expected to find.
South by Southwest (a.k.a. SXSW) is an annual ginormous music festival in my favorite Texas city, Austin - the live music capital of the world!
There, on the dashboard of blogger, is a heads up about the blogger party at a famous club in Austin. Invitations are necessary, but you can get one of those just by having a blog with blogger and, well, probably knowing anyone who has a blog (which is basically every homo sapien on the terra ferma). And what do you find at a blogger party? Open bar!
There are lots of places that try to get customers liquored in order to obtain new business. Jewelery stores, wine bars, home shows-wherever people may be more prone to open their wallet, you may find free booze.
Thing is, blogger is free! What are they trying to accomplish by having an open bar? I dunno - other than maybe showing those in the blogosphere a good time.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
College Student Honors His Mother’s Legacy Through Campus Leadership
Over spring break, 21-year-old Ryan Pitts is skiing in Utah. Ryan, a junior at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, is determined to make the most of the trip, despite the foot he broke last week.
Determination is nothing new to this student leader. He has overcome significant learning disabilities in his quest for a political science and psychology degree. Now he’s also focused on honoring his mother.
As a high school senior, Ryan was asked to give a speech about his hero. His choice was easy – his mom. Far from easy, however, was grappling with her death a week later. On a Friday night in June 2004, a drunk driver slammed into the family car at 90 mph. The 32-year-old offender had been drinking for eight hours prior to the crash and had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .28. The legal limit is .08.
Ryan was driving the car when it was hit. He was thrown from the car. His mother died on Sunday surrounded by her husband, Jim, their two daughters and Ryan.
Evelyn Eastham Pitts was a third-generation First Lady of Waxahachie, Texas. Ryan’s dad has been a member of the Texas House of Representatives for 18 years. The Pitts met as students at SMU and were married for 33 years at the time of the crash.
As a member of SMU’s Student Senate, Ryan was involved in the recent passage of two pieces of legislation favoring medical amnesty and the Good Samaritan Law. Both are up for consideration by the SMU Alcohol and Drug Prevention Task Force. He’s in a challenging position as a college student, surrounded by a culture of underage drinking, binge drinking and drinking and driving.
Does Ryan think the drinking age should remain 21, or should it be lowered to 18? He unequivocally says, “Twenty-one. If we lower the drinking age to 18, seniors in high school will have access to alcohol, and they’ll be taking middle schoolers to parties. It’ll have a domino effect.”
As devastating as his mother’s death is for Ryan, he says, “It’s made me much more independent, and it’s brought me much closer to my dad. Even though he’s in Austin a lot, we’ve developed a much closer relationship.”
As a campus leader, Ryan was recently responsible for bringing Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee to SMU. He knows his mother would be proud. Ryan says he misses hearing, “Good job!” from his mom. “I try to do what Mom would want,” Ryan says. “I know she’s watching me all the time, and if I don’t, she’ll let me know. She’s still here. Everything is going to be OK.”
"Good Job, Columbia University!"
The internet and modern technology have opened up worlds I couldn't have even comprehended when I first lost my sight. Back in the early 90s, who could have ever thought blind folks would some day be able to read any newspaper on the day it was issued? Or have the ability to download music without ever going to a CD store? Or send E mail messages instantaneously, confidentially and, of course, for free? Certainly not me!
However, the net brings along its own set of problems. Flip on any news station and, almost daily, we hear about some sicko pervert using his computer to stalk down children.
One major complain I have of the web is the issue of anonymity.
Anyone can say anything about anyone they wish – and there's just now barely, barely starting to become some punishment for this cowardly act.
There is a fairly new web site aimed at college students that showcases everything bad about the net. I'm not going to give the name of this site because I don't want to publicize their pathetic mission.
This site is basically an E version of the bathroom wall at the student union. College students are encouraged to talk smack about their fellow students; who's the sluttiest girl on campus, who has the best weed, who's the biggest stoner, who's the biggest drunk, who's got the most recent spread of V.D., etc.
Of course, if you're slandered on the site, you have no ability to erase the claims nor find out who wrote them! This means anyone can make any claim, true or not, about anyone they wish! God help the guy/girl who angers an ex-lover if that ex has an ax to grind!
Well, in a showing of some great leadership, Columbia University has taken the big step of banning this site from being able to appear on any campus computer. Sure, students may have their own laptops with which they can utilize this ridiculous site, but they won't be doing it via the university's property.
Props to Columbia for a great showing of integrity and leadership!
However, the net brings along its own set of problems. Flip on any news station and, almost daily, we hear about some sicko pervert using his computer to stalk down children.
One major complain I have of the web is the issue of anonymity.
Anyone can say anything about anyone they wish – and there's just now barely, barely starting to become some punishment for this cowardly act.
There is a fairly new web site aimed at college students that showcases everything bad about the net. I'm not going to give the name of this site because I don't want to publicize their pathetic mission.
This site is basically an E version of the bathroom wall at the student union. College students are encouraged to talk smack about their fellow students; who's the sluttiest girl on campus, who has the best weed, who's the biggest stoner, who's the biggest drunk, who's got the most recent spread of V.D., etc.
Of course, if you're slandered on the site, you have no ability to erase the claims nor find out who wrote them! This means anyone can make any claim, true or not, about anyone they wish! God help the guy/girl who angers an ex-lover if that ex has an ax to grind!
Well, in a showing of some great leadership, Columbia University has taken the big step of banning this site from being able to appear on any campus computer. Sure, students may have their own laptops with which they can utilize this ridiculous site, but they won't be doing it via the university's property.
Props to Columbia for a great showing of integrity and leadership!
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