The Funpage in Exile/Atl

1. ELECTION 2008 SURVEY
2. Update METRO Airport Direct
3. ZIPCAR
4. President's Lecture Series Oct. 15 - Sylvester James Gates Jr.
5. The Catholic Student Association's Fall Retreat
6. EVERYTHING'S COOL"--a documentary by the CLEAN GROUP
7. Death Penalty 101 Thurs Oct 16
8. Metro Q Cards available at the Cashier's Office
9. Dr. Bill Wilson Grant
10. New text I Witness phone (RUPD’s title not mine)

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1a. LOLcat of the Day: Crossword
http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2008/10/funny-pictures-cat-teaches-you-how-to-spell-for-your-crossword.jpg

2a. Play with yourself: Dolphin Olympics 2, in case you didn’t get enough the first time around
http://www.kongregate.com/games/arawkins/dolphin-olympics-2

3a. Anastasia’s Pick of the Week: Pumpkin Boat
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7661142.stm

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1. ELECTION 2008 SURVEY
RICE ELECTION 2008 SURVEY


McCain or Obama, right or left, change or experience, paper or plastic - what does Rice think?

The Rice Standard wants to gauge the political views of campus with a comprehensive ELECTION SURVEY. The poll addresses issues in presidential politics and on a few broader areas of debate as well, and asks a handful of questions designed to understand voting patterns within the Rice student body.

It's fast (just 5 minutes), entirely confidential, and, if you choose, you may be entered into a drawing for a $50 cash prize! Please take the handful of minutes required to fill out the Rice Election Survey and let your voice be heard ~ help us all learn how the campus feels about the election and its issues. Comprehensive results will be released in the October 28 Rice Standard!

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LINK TO THE SURVEY!:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=UCqHK8t7w2_2b_2bMBEK5eh8rw_3d_3d
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-The Rice Standard
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2. Update METRO Airport Direct

The flyer is attached
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3. ZIPCAR
The Zipcar program was successfully launched yesterday. For those who have not heard about the program, Zipcar, a car-sharing service, is an easy way to get access to a car, whether it's for an hour or an overnight trip. The service allows members to reserve a car on line or via a mobile device any time - day or night. Hourly rate of $7 and daily rate of $60 include gas, insurance and use of the car up to 180 miles per day.

Rice University applicants must be at least 18 years old to become Zipcar members. There is a $35 annual membership fee and new members receive a $35 credit in the first 60 days.

I would like to report that the second car (Volvo S40) is scheduled to arrive today and will be available for service tomorrow. The other car is a Toyota Prius. Both cars are parked centrally on campus in the Baker College lot. To learn more about the Zipcar program, please visit www.zipcar.com/rice.

In order that your membership be approved, please make sure that you include your Rice email address, and E (employee) or S (student) number in your application.

If you have any questions please contact the Transportation Office at x5223 or x5996.
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4. President's Lecture Series Oct. 15 - Sylvester James Gates Jr.
The 2008-2009 President's Lecture Series
presents

"Einstein's New Millennium Legacy"
President's Lecture Series of Diverse Scholars

with
Sylvester James Gates Jr.
John S. Toll Professor and Director, Center for String and Particle Theory
University of Maryland
http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~events/pls/Gates.shtml

Wednesday, October 15, 2008
8:00 p.m.
Shell Auditorium, McNair Hall

Distinguished among scientists working at the cutting edge of physics, Sylvester James Gates Jr. has helped introduce scientific concepts to the public through a number of PBS television programs, including "The Elegant Universe" and "Einstein's Big Idea," and in the popular DVD lecture collection, "Superstring Theory: The DNA of Reality."

Gates has served on the faculties of MIT, Howard University, the California Institute of Technology and the University of Maryland. He is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; the American Physical Society, which named him the first recipient of the Bouchet Award; and the National Society of Black Physicists, of which he is a past president. Earlier this year he participated in a number of events at the World Science Festival in New York City, including the "Beyond Einstein" panel.

His awards include the MIT Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Award, the Klopsteg Award of the American Association of Physics Teachers and an award, previously given to Carl Sagan, from the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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5. The Catholic Student Association's Fall Retreat
Join us for the rescheduled Fall Retreat Friday, October 31st to Saturday, November 1st. The overnight retreat will focus on service in our lives as college students, and is a fabulous opportunity to meet people in the CSA, learn more about your faith, refocus post-Ike, and have some Halloween fun! The retreat will be held at Camp Cho-Yeh; we will leave from the CSC at 5:00 P.M. on Friday and return by 7:00 P.M. on Saturday. The cost of the camp is $20, which includes dinner, breakfast, and snacks. E-mail Sarah Duke (sarah.e.duke@rice.edu) or Eugenio Magistretti (emagistretti@rice.edu) for more information.

Thanks,
The CSA
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6. EVERYTHING'S COOL"--a documentary by the CLEAN GROUP

Enviro Club is participating in a screening of "EVERYTHING'S COOL" by the Clean Group! Come and watch :)

Join CLEAN as we feature /EVERYTHING'S COOL/ , a film about America finally "getting" global warming in the wake of the most dangerous chasm ever to emerge between scientific understanding and political action. While industry funded nay-sayers sing what just might be their swan song of pseudo- scientific deception, a group of global warming messengers are on a high stakes quest to find the iconic image, the magic language, the points of leverage that will finally create the political will to move the United States from its reliance on fossil fuels to the new clean energy economy - AND FAST.

Following the screening, an expert will be on hand to lead a discussion on the issues mentioned in the film and take questions from the audience.

*When:* Wednesday, October 15th@ 7 pm
*Where:* Rice Media Center, Rice University (entrance #8 located at Stockton and University Blvd.)
*Fee:* None, however, donations will be accepted at the door.
If you guys want feel free to join the face book event!

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=30103259050&ref=mf
Xo Amy
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7. Death Penalty 101 Thurs Oct 16
Death Penalty 101
Thurs, Oct 16 at 8pm
Rayzor Hall 123

Texas is known as the death capital of the world. Learn the facts about the Texas death penalty and hear from those directly impacted by the system. Speakers include local abolition activists and the relative of an executed inmate. We'll also talk about how students can take action to stop capital punishment in Texas. Hosted by Rice for Peace & Amnesty International
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8. Metro Q Cards available at the Cashier's Office
If Rice undergraduate students need to take a bus or ride METRORail to
downtown (or to the connect to the direct to IAH bus service) free Metro Q
Card are available from the Cashier's Office. Please note that cards that
were issued last year were cancelled by Metro. Simply having a Metro card in
your possession does not mean that you can board a bus or METRORail without
tapping your card. If a METRO officer is checking for tickets, they will ask
to scan your card. If it hasn't been tapped you will still receive a fine.
Please take advantage of this incredible (and free) opportunity to take
advantage of all that Houston has to offer.

Use your Metro Q Card to attend "Rice Night at the Museum" from 7 - 9 pm on
Friday, October 25 when the Museum of Fine Arts Houston and "Passport to
Houston" will host a Rice only reception with gourmet appetizers! Check
www.rice.edu/passport for more information.

If you have any questions or suggestions for future "Rice Nights", please
send them to passport@rice.edu.

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9. Dr. Bill Wilson Grant
Announcing:

Dr. Bill Wilson Student Initiative Grant

DEADLINE: October 31, 2008

Applications are sought for the Dr. Bill Wilson Student Initiative Grant. The fund supports innovative student projects that will improve undergraduate life at Rice. Emphasis is given to improving infrastructure for student-run activities, but anything worthwhile except salaries and travel will be considered.

Submit 6 copies of a short (2-3 page) proposal describing the project and including a detailed budget. The deadline is
4:00 p.m., October 31, 2008.

Mail to: Mike Gustin
Wiess College
MS-738
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10. New text I Witness phone (RUPD’s title not mine)
The Rice University Police Department has added to its existing anonymous “I Witness” crime reporting form on line, a new text “I Witness” portal. If you witness have information to report on a crime, you may now do so on line at http://cohesion.rice.edu//campusservices/rupd/witnessform.cfm?doc_id=11001 or by text message at 832-317-1311. Both are completely anonymous your report is accessible only to the police department. Please be aware these are not for crimes in progress. For crimes in progress call 6000.
Phil Hassell, Capt.


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