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A UC Berkeley law student could be criminally charged after allegedly threatening students at UC Hastings law school following the Virginia Tech shootings.
The Boalt Hall connection came to light Thursday, a day after Hastings evacuated its students and employees because of a threat posted to an online message board. Operations resumed under heavy security Thursday.
Boalt Hall Dean Christopher Edley apologized to Hastings in a letter distributed to the San Francisco campus. Edley expressed his deep regret and sympathy.
Coming on the heels of the tragedy at Virginia Tech, Edley wrote, the posting was in my judgment at the very best an astounding instance of immaturity, terrible judgment and reckless disregard for the welfare of others.
FBI agents concluded that the Berkeley student was not a threat, but Edley said criminal charges are possible and that the school is consulting with mentalhealth professionals.
Area options draw shoppers in search of good deals
From novelty stores to outlet malls, the Ozarks has established a reputation for its endless shopping options. Springfield and Branson remain major sources for shoppers, whether they want to spend an hour or an entire weekend hunting for the best deals. Major players Fairly new to the areas shopping scene is Branson Landing, the $420 million shopping district with nearly 100 stores and restaurants located along Lake Taneycomo. Between its May 26 opening and the end of 2006, the district saw 3.7 million visitors, according to Marketing Manager Tammy Scholten. Branson Landing offers national chains, such as Belk Department Store, White House|Black Market and Brookstone, but it also has its share of smaller shops among them, the Five & Dime General Store, Father Time Clock & Collectibles and Integrity Designs & Embroidery.
Streamlining grocery bills will add up to big savings in the long run
In conversations about money, most people look for big ways to save. They get frustrated because when you pretty much live paycheck to paycheck it's hard to put aside a large sum. That's why you should look for small ways that add up. Last week, I wrote about readjusting your withholding on your paycheck. While you won't get as much back in your tax refund, you'll have more money to save throughout the year. Another small way to save is streamlining how you shop for groceries. Some obvious rules include: Use a shopping list of what you need and stick to it. This will keep you from going over budget. Don't shop when you're hungry. You'll be too tempted by impulse buys. Don't shop when you're tired. Your natural (or learned) bargain skills may be impaired.
Walk for Shea is April 29
One in every 6,000 babies is born with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Virginia Run's Shea Megale, 11 1/2, is one of them.
But a walk held every year in her Centreville community helps raise money toward a cure to help her and others like her who have this rare, incurable form of muscular dystrophy.
THIS YEAR'S "Walk for Shea," the 10th annual, will be held Sunday, April 29, at 9 a.m., come rain or shine. It begins at the Virginia Run Community Center, at Pleasant Valley Road and Wetherburn Court, off Route 29 in Centreville.
Register at www.walkforshea.com. Cost is $6, adults and $4, children under 18; children under 2 are free; strollers and friendly dogs are welcome.
"I'm amazed that it's gone on so long," said Shea's dad, Larry Megale. "It's never gotten old for people to do this to raise money for research to find a cure.
Shootings shatter illusion of safety in Florida
Most of Florida's college campuses are equipped with emergency phones. Dorms have electronic key cards. And campus security or police constantly patrol the grounds.
But what they don't have is the ability to prevent a determined gunman from terrorizing the campus.
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Photoessay: The Marguerite
Good news: Stanford has a free shuttle bus service, the Marguerite, which takes students around campus, as well as to the Stanford Shopping Center and the Caltrain station off campus. Bad news: the shuttles are renowned campus-wide for perpetual tardiness. .
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