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<Title>UMBC Soccer Earns NSCAA Team Academic Award</Title>
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<Summary>The UMBC soccer teams were one of 150 schools that had both of their men's and women's program recognized by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America for the 2011-12 College Team...</Summary>
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<Title>Meet Up on November 17! (A.K.A. This Saturday!)</Title>
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    <span>Hey everypony, this is just a reminder that we have another meeting scheduled this Saturday at 2:30 in lecture hall 1. Like last time we are going to meet up at 2:00 in the commons lobby to make sure we can get into lecture hall 1. This past Saturday we had a great turn out and we had a great time watching episodes 1 +2 of season 3. We are going to have a little bit more time this time around, so be sure to stay for social shenanigans. I will be talking about some of the different ways to become active in the community as well as getting an update on our club status. Anyway, Shenanigans/Daniel Bolton</span><span> out!</span>
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<Summary>Hey everypony, this is just a reminder that we have another meeting scheduled this Saturday at 2:30 in lecture hall 1. Like last time we are going to meet up at 2:00 in the commons lobby to make...</Summary>
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<PostedAt>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 23:33:44 -0500</PostedAt>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="true" id="19450" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/19450">
<Title>Students 'Mapping Baybrook'</Title>
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    <h5>(by Collin Wojciechowski)</h5>
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    <div><span>Curtis Bay, nestled at the southernmost point of Baltimore City is where my ancestors immigrated from Poland in 1904. It's where my grandparents grew up, and it’s what I dream of when I think of community. </span></div>
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    <div><span>Today things are much different in Curtis Bay and its neighboring community, Brooklyn (together known as “Baybrook”). The sense of community is just a distant memory. </span></div>
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    <div><span>There is a way to bring it back. And it's happening. Right here. Right now. With help from UMBC... <a href="http://umbcbreakingground.wordpress.com/2012/11/14/students-mapping-baybrook/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">(continue reading)</a></span></div>
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<Summary>(by Collin Wojciechowski)     Curtis Bay, nestled at the southernmost point of Baltimore City is where my ancestors immigrated from Poland in 1904. It's where my grandparents grew up, and it’s...</Summary>
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<PostedAt>Wed, 14 Nov 2012 22:11:31 -0500</PostedAt>
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<Title>Holiday Cake Walk 2012</Title>
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<NewsItem contentIssues="false" id="26374" important="false" status="posted" url="https://my3.my.umbc.edu/posts/26374">
<Title>Interview: Optimized Application Performance</Title>
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<Summary>Oracle's Exalogic Elastic Cloud Software enables a true IaaS environment.</Summary>
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<Title>Real People Profiles: Amir Ali</Title>
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    <span><em>We're asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.</em></span><span> </span><br>
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    <span><strong>Name: </strong></span><span><span>Amir Ali</span></span><br>
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    <span>A: </span><span><span>This is my second year at UMBC</span></span>
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    <strong><span>Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?</span></strong>
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    <span><em><a href="http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Co-Create UMBC</a> is a blog for and about UMBC, written by David Hoffman and Craig Berger from the Office of Student Life. Join the <a href="http://my.umbc.edu/groups/co-create" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Co-Create UMBC group</a> on MyUMBC. Like <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cocreateumbc" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Co-Create UMBC on Facebook</a>. And follow <a href="https://twitter.com/CoCreateUMBC" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">David</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/CraigBerger" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Craig</a> on Twitter.</em><span> </span></span>
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<Title>National Hunger &amp; Homelessness Awareness Week NOW!</Title>
<Tagline>Support drives by donating for My Sister's Place Shelter...</Tagline>
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    <h3>National Hunger &amp; Homelessness Awareness Week</h3>
    <h6><u><em>Support our drives that contribute to NHHAW</em></u></h6>
    <h5>
    <ul><li>Wednesday, November 14th from 9-1pm will be held in the UMBC Breezeway</li></ul>
    <ul><li>Thursday, November 15th from 9-12pm will be held at Giant Food, located at: 4622 Wilkens avenue, Baltimore MD 21250</li></ul>
    <ul><li>Friday, November 16th from 9-1pm will be held in the UMBC Breezeway</li></ul>
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    <div><span>Why is National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week so important?</span></div>
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    <span>Participating in National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week not only brings </span><span>greater awareness to your community, but also helps to promote the national endeavor to </span><span>end hunger and homelessness. The plight of those without a home can be both lonely and </span><span>difficult. Addressing their struggles by organizing and participating in this week may bring </span><span>greater solidarity and understanding, as well as promote future involvement.</span>
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    <span>National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week reminds us that the homeless </span><span>are people too, people who are going through a very difficult time in their lives and need all</span>
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    <div><span>the help and support they can get to help rebuild their lives.</span></div>
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    <span>The reasons why people are homeless vary immensely, and each person has a </span><span>different story to tell. The most common reasons for homelessness range from an inability </span><span>to pay rent, suffering from a mental illness, those who are victims of domestic violence, not</span>
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    <div><span>being able to afford health care, and victims of addictions and substance abuse.</span></div>
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    <span>In honor of NHHAW, we have organized 3 donation drives where we set up tables </span><span>accepting donations of non-perishable food items and clothing while spreading awareness </span><span>of what we can all do to help.</span>
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    <span>We have contacted My Sister’s Place, a women’s shelter in Baltimore, which our donations will support.  </span><span>They provided a wish list of their most needed items </span><span>of food and clothing.</span>
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    <div>My Sister's Place Women's Center Wish List</div>
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    <div>Special Needs Items</div>
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    <div><span>Sound System: microphone and speaker (to be able to provide presentations in the</span></div>
    <div><span>dining room for the ladies)</span></div>
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    <div><span>CD's (so we can play a variety of music for the ladies to listen to during meals)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Digital Camera with Docking Station</span></div>
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    <div><span>Printer</span></div>
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    <div><span>High Need Items</span></div>
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    <div><span>Canned Fruit</span></div>
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    <div><span>Canned Soup</span></div>
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    <div><span>Creamer</span></div>
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    <div><span>Maternity Clothes (all sizes)*</span></div>
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    <div><span>Powered Iced Tea / Lemonade</span></div>
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    <div><span>Sugar</span></div>
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    <div><span>Breakfast Foods</span></div>
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    <div><span>Bacon / Sausage / Ham</span></div>
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    <div><span>Boxed Cereals</span></div>
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    <div><span>Breakfast Bars</span></div>
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    <div><span>Coffee / Tea Bags / Hot Chocolate</span></div>
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    <div><span>Cream Cheese</span></div>
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    <div><span>Eggs</span></div>
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    <div><span>Egg Casserole (click here to see a list of recipes for easy-to-make casseroles)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Instant Cereal: oatmeal and grits (hot and cold)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Butter</span></div>
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    <div><span>Lunch and Dinner Foods</span></div>
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    <div><span>Boxed Pasta</span></div>
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    <div><span>Breads (sliced sandwich bread)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Canned Fruits and Vegetables***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Canned Soup***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Chicken / Tuna Salad</span></div>
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    <div><span>Condiments (see list below)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Hamburgers / Hotdogs</span></div>
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    <div><span>Pasta Sauces</span></div>
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    <div><span>Lunch Meats and Cheeses</span></div>
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    <div><span>Condiments</span></div>
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    <div><span>Ketchup</span></div>
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    <div><span>Mayonnaise</span></div>
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    <div><span>Mustard</span></div>
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    <div><span>Olive / Vegetable Oil</span></div>
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    <div><span>Relish</span></div>
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    <div><span>Red / White Vinegar</span></div>
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    <div><span>Salad Dressings (various)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Salt and Pepper ***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Spices: Garlic, Oregano, etc.</span></div>
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    <div><span>Beverage Items</span></div>
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    <div><span>Ground Coffee</span></div>
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    <div><span>Iced Tea Mix/Lemonade***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Powdered Creamer</span></div>
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    <div><span>Sugar</span></div>
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    <div><span>Aluminum Foil and Pans***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Cleaning Supplies</span></div>
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    <div><span>Cooking Spray</span></div>
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    <div><span>Disposable Plates, Utensils, Cups</span></div>
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    <div><span>Flash Drives (for the Career Consulting Program)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Paper Towels</span></div>
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    <div><span>Printing Paper***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Saran Wrap</span></div>
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    <div><span>Shakers (refillable for salt and pepper)***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Toilet Paper</span></div>
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    <div><span>High Efficiency Laundry Detergent (items will be marked with HE)***</span></div>
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    <div><span>Women and Children* (unable to accept used items)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Baby Bottles (new)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Baby Blankets / Sleepers</span></div>
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    <div><span>Baby Wipes</span></div>
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    <div><span>Deodorant</span></div>
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    <div><span>DIAPERS (all sizes)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Maternity Clothes (all sizes)</span></div>
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    <div><span>NEW BRAS (all sizes, particularly small sizes)</span></div>
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    <div><span>New Women's Clothing (all sizes)</span></div>
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    <div><span>New Sneakers (all sizes)</span></div>
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    <div><span>NEW UNDERWEAR (all sizes)</span></div>
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    <div><span>Personal Hygiene Items</span></div>
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    <div><span><em>*My Sister's Place Women's Center is unable to accept used items.</em></span></div>
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    <div><span><em>***Those particular items are in constant high need at the Women's Center.</em></span></div>
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