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Breaking News Updates The University of Florida's MD-PhD program was created in 1967. The University of Florida's endowment increased 9.3 percent in the last fiscal year, but still hasn't rebounded to the level it reached before the economic meltdown.Breaking News Updates The University of Florida's MD-PhD program was created in... more
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State Attorney Bill Cervone released a partial judgment Friday stating the University Police officers who shot a Ghanaian graduate student in his on-campus apartment will not face any illegal action.
Cervone based his judgment on the completed Florida Department of Law Enforcement internal investigation.
The judgment gives UF the ability to complete its own internal affairs investigation, which is being independently reviewed by Margolis Healy & Associates, a campus safety organization, according to a statement released Friday by university spokeswoman Janine Sikes.
Cervone has yet to announce judgment on the student, 35-year-old Kofi Adu-Brempong, who currently faces charges of one count of second-degree aggravated assault and one count of third-degree resisting arrest with violence.
In his statement, Cervone acknowledged UPD's right to enter the residence, as the officers had a legitimate reason to believe Adu-Brempong might have hurt himself inside.
"Had that action not been taken and had he or others come to harm because of inaction," he said, "...an equal or stronger issue as to the propriety of police inaction would doubtless have been raised."
Cervone added that it is not his place to review crisis procedure, just the legality of the action. He said questions of policy were best left to community discussion.
He also found no reason to charge the officers for their use of force, citing that "No one else, civilian or otherwise, was in a position to hear anything directly relevant to those events other than Adu-Brempong," adding that the student's credibility was tarnished by his apparent unstable mental health.
Under Florida law, anyone has the right to use deadly force against someone who appears threatening. Cervone reasoned the police reports were concurrent with that law.
Cervone ended his statement with a call to put the issue to rest.
"I would like to assure those who are concerned about the time required for this process to be completed," he said, "that all involved, including Adu-Brempong's defense team, have been in frequent and productive contact."
Cervone said more information will be released as his decisions are reached. In the mean time, he said, community interaction should be continued within the proper public forum.
"[A]ll involved should be cognizant of the dangers of drawing conclusions before facts are established," he saidState Attorney Bill Cervone released a partial judgment Friday stating the University... more
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Urban Meyer, who was admitted to a hospital because of chest pains following the Southeastern Conference championship game, is stepping down because of health concerns.
Urban Meyer brain tumor? Does Florida’s head coach Urban Meyer have a brain tumor? It has been reported that while he was at Notre Dame, he was diagnosed with a brain cyst. The brain cyst would occasionally flare up due to stress.
For full story and Video...http://ctpatriot1970.wordpress.com/2009/12/27/urban-meyer-stepping-down-at-florida-brain-tumor-a-reason/GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Urban Meyer, who was admitted to a hospital... more
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The University of Florida is bringing Johann Sebastian Bach back to life with the help of its College of Fine Arts.
Bach will respond to audience questions and appear in a live video webcast Oct. 29 with the help of computer animation seen in such films as “The Incredibles,” “Toy Story” and “Shrek.” A UF faculty expert off-stage will answer questions as voice signals create amplitudes that are tracked by the motion of the 3D-character’s mouth, which responds to variations in the amplitude.
The Bach interview will be part of “LiveVibeTV,” a 60-minute production being presented by two of the college’s programs, the Digital Worlds Institute and the School of Music. The Bach re-animation is an original program created by Digital Worlds Artist in Residence Arturo Sinclair and student programmer Anton Yudin. Similar technology has been used as the foundation of the computer gaming industry, as well as Hollywood blockbuster computer animation movies such as those produced by Pixar Animation Studios and DreamWorks Animation SKG. The show is also produced specifically for Internet broadcast with television-like segments.
“This is far beyond a concert with a webcam,” said College of Fine Arts spokesman Andy Howard.
“LiveVibeTV” was initiated by the UF School of Music to address changes in music listening habits of students and the global public.The University of Florida is bringing Johann Sebastian Bach back to life with the help... more
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No one expects a zombie apocalypse. But the University of Florida is making sure officials are ready for a night of the living dead, just in case.
The school has a plan for responding to the undead on its Web site among outlines for dealing with hurricanes and pandemics.
The exercise lays out how university officials would respond to attacks by "flesh-eating, apparently life impaired individuals." It notes that a zombie outbreak might include "documentation of lots of strange moaning."
http://media.kval.com/documents/zbsd_exercise.pdfNo one expects a zombie apocalypse. But the University of Florida is making sure... more
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If you are like me, I hate math. It's not because math killed my cat, it's because teaching me math only makes me frustrated. So any attempt to show the concepts of math in another manner is much welcomed.If you are like me, I hate math. It's not because math killed my cat, it's... more
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The 34th St. Wall in Gainesville, Florida is a 1,120 foot long open forum for anyone and everyone to express their opinions, emotions, or artistic urges. Jeff L. Laskin photographed the 34th St. Wall for over 10 years, resulting in more than 500 photos. Here, Laskin reflects on the evolution he documented, and muses on what the Wall means to him and the community.The 34th St. Wall in Gainesville, Florida is a 1,120 foot long open forum for anyone... more
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A portrait of a common woman who's life is given a new purpose after a deathbed confession. Jo Weber has spent the last 12 years of her life trying to prove her late husband was one of the FBI's most wanted men A portrait of a common woman who's life is given a new purpose after a deathbed... more
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62-year-old Larry Perrier has built a small but loyal community of followers around St. Petersburg, Florida due to his running obsession and his unorthodox style. But a deeper look into why he runs reveals a man who is troubled, compulsive, and yet a legend in his own right62-year-old Larry Perrier has built a small but loyal community of followers around... more
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Men who grow up thinking women should stay at home may be labelled "old-fashioned" - but could end up well ahead in the salary stakes.
A US study, published in the Journal of Applied Psychology, suggests that they will consistently out-earn more "modern-thinking" men.
On average, this meant an extra $8,500 (£4,722) a year.
One UK psychologist said men inclined to wield power in their relationships might also do this at work.
The study, carried out by researchers at the University of Florida, was conducted on a large scale, with 12,686 men and women interviewed in 1979, when they were aged between 14 and 22, and three times in the following two decades, the last time in 2005.
The researchers asked them whether they believed a woman's place was in the home, or whether the employment of women was likely to lead to higher rates of juvenile delinquency.
Predictably, more men tended to hold these views than women, although the gap has narrowed significantly over time.
However, when the men were asked about their salaries, another gap emerged, with those holding "traditional" views earning significantly more.
Conversely, women who held the opposite view did earn slightly more, on average $1,500 (£833) more than women with "traditional" views.
Dr Timothy Judge, one of the researchers, said: "More traditional people may be seeking to preserve the historical separation of work and domestic roles - our results prove that is, in fact, the case."
Men who grow up thinking women should stay at home may be labelled... more
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For two years, Jorge and the Sabor Latino dance crew have come so close to winning first place in the VISA talent show, the nation's largest student-run dance competition. Feeling cheated out of several first place titles, Jorge cracks the whip on himself and his teammates, determined to salsa, tango, and cumba his way to the top. As captain of the team and graduating senior, this is his last chance to snag the title and restore pride to his team.For two years, Jorge and the Sabor Latino dance crew have come so close to winning... more
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Hot off of being named one of the nation's top party schools, the University of Florida has decided to ban all drinking games, kegs, and other alcoholic activities on the schools campus. The ban also includes fraternities and sororities.
But fear not drunk kids, the ban has yet to take effect as it must go before the board of trustees.Hot off of being named one of the nation's top party schools, the University of... more
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At least according to The Princeton Review. Coming in at #1 is the University of Florida. Where does your school rank? What is your school known for? At least according to The Princeton Review. Coming in at #1 is the University of... more
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Julie Coffey is a recent UF graduate who works in development at a local theatre.
Julie Ghoulie is her alter ego...a dominatrix zombie who loves "blood and gore and guts galore!"
Watch to find out more!
Julie Coffey is a recent UF graduate who works in development at a local theatre.... more
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Meet Lane: He’s a UF student and local comedian; he's emceed for Finesse Mitchell, been featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live, and just won the regional semi-finals of another comedy competition. He's funny...so you should watch.Meet Lane: He’s a UF student and local comedian; he's emceed for Finesse... more
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A profile of the 2nd Street Bakery in Gainesville, FL where it is an important asset to the community.A profile of the 2nd Street Bakery in Gainesville, FL where it is an important asset... more
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You have five minutes to do whatever you want. Trouble is, so can the audience. See a current take on the classic 1970s game show.You have five minutes to do whatever you want. Trouble is, so can the audience. See a... more
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