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  <Title>Wear Red for Marriage Equality</Title>
  <Tagline>Show support for marriage equality this Wednesday!</Tagline>
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    <div class="html-content"><span>Join the College Democrats and other members of UMBC on Wednesday, March 9th as we wear red to support marriage equality!<div><br></div>
    <div>As the Civil Marriage Protection Act heads to a final vote in the Maryland House of Delegates it is imperative that supporters continue to advocate in its favor. We can do it right here at UMBC!</div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div><strong>Join us outside of University Center during free hour for a few words on the importance of marriage equality!</strong></div>
    <div><br></div>
    <div>Please help us by spreading the word through appropriate mailing lists OR:</div>
    <div><a href="https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=168223536560284&amp;index=1" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Facebook</a></div>
    <div><a href="http://my.umbc.edu/news/5632" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">myUMBC News</a></div>
    <div><a href="http://my.umbc.edu/events/6207" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">myUMBC Events</a></div>
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    <div>Questions, comments, or concerns can be addressed to <span>Mitch</span> at <a href="mailto:mcase1@umbc.edu" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">mcase1@umbc.edu</a>.</div>
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    <div>See you on Wednesday! Bring your friends!</div></span></div>
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  <Summary>Join the College Democrats and other members of UMBC on Wednesday, March 9th as we wear red to support marriage equality!    As the Civil Marriage Protection Act heads to a final vote in the...</Summary>
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  <PostedAt>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:54:30 -0500</PostedAt>
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    <Title>You can make your own magnet set today! Come to...</Title>
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    <Summary>Full Title: You can make your own magnet set today! Come to Mainstreet from...   You can make your own magnet set today! Come to Mainstreet from 12-1!</Summary>
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    <Title>Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office</Title>
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          <div class="html-content">Here is another offering from Google that may help increase collaboration with Microsoft Office products:  <a href="http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-ways-to-experience-better.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-ways-to-experience-better.html</a> .  Take a look if you are interested.<br><br>CPS IT<br>
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    <Summary>Here is another offering from Google that may help increase collaboration with Microsoft Office products:  http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-ways-to-experience-better.html .  Take a look...</Summary>
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    <PostedAt>Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:16:25 -0500</PostedAt>
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  <Title>Info Sessions for Potential SGA Candidates</Title>
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    <div><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zz6PvlVZp1A/TXTxsA9i9NI/AAAAAAAABFc/o5JxO1oKMJ8/s1600/DSCF1657.JPG" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><img height="480" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zz6PvlVZp1A/TXTxsA9i9NI/AAAAAAAABFc/o5JxO1oKMJ8/s640/DSCF1657.JPG" width="640" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto;"></a></div>
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    <span>20 opportunities to make a difference are now available: elected officer positions in the 2011-2012 SGA.  If you're curious about what these positions involve or how the election process works, stop by one of these two information sessions this week:</span>
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    <div><span>Wednesday, March 9th, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m., in Commons 328</span></div>
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    <div><span>Thursday, March 10th, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., in Commons 329.</span></div>
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    <div><span>I'll be there, along with SGA Election Board Chair Jake Borr and <a href="http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2010/09/real-people-profiles-richard-blissett.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">SGA Executive Vice President Richard Blissett</a>.  Bring your questions!</span></div>
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    <div><span>The <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/studentvote" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">application for these positions</a> is due next Friday, March 18th at 5:00 p.m.  You can read more about the positions available by following the links below.</span></div>
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    <div><span><a href="http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2011/02/run-for-sga-president-vp-treasurer-for.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">President, Executive Vice President, Vice President for Student Organizations, Treasurer</a></span></div>
    <div><a href="http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2011/02/join-sga-senate-for-2011-2012.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo"><span>Senator</span></a></div>
    <div><span><a href="http://cocreateumbc.blogspot.com/2011/02/join-sga-finance-board-for-2011-2012.html" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Finance Board Representative</a></span></div>
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    <div><span>Can't make the sessions?  Don't let that stop you from asking your questions.  Email them to me at <a href="mailto:dhoffman@umbc.edu">dhoffman@umbc.edu</a>.</span></div>
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  <Summary>20 opportunities to make a difference are now available: elected officer positions in the 2011-2012 SGA.  If you're curious about what these positions involve or how the election process works,...</Summary>
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  <Title>What&#8217;zup Today: March 7?</Title>
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    <p>March is National Umbrella Month! Get your schedule in order with this super cute 3D <a href="http://curiositygroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/March_cotmc.pdf" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">umbrella calendar</a>.</p>
    <p>Trouble in the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/07/world/africa/07ivory-coast.html?partner=rss&amp;emc=rss" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Ivory Coast</a>.</p>
    <p><a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703362804576184713506188074.html?mod=googlenews_wsj" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Sorry’s not good enough</a> for Afghanistan’s president Hamid Karzai.</p>
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  <Summary>March is National Umbrella Month! Get your schedule in order with this super cute 3D umbrella calendar.   Trouble in the Ivory Coast.   Sorry’s not good enough for Afghanistan’s president Hamid...</Summary>
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    <Title>Serious Games</Title>
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          <p><strong>game</strong>:  \<span>ˈ</span>gām\ <em>noun, </em>1. an amusement or pastime</p>
          <p>Computer games are a welcome distraction. There are just some days when you need to take a break from homework and writing U.S. Democrazy posts and play a game of Tetris.</p>
          <p>But not all computer games are made for entertainment. In fact, some can be downright sobering. Recently, computer games about homelessness, genocide in Darfur, refugees, and more are rising in popularity. Here are some incredibly informative and emotional games for you to try out.</p>
          <p><strong><a href="http://playspent.org/" rel="nofollow external" class="bo">Spent</a></strong></p>
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          <p>A lot of us have misconceptions about homeless people. This game created by Urban Ministries of Durham is designed to put you in the shoes of someone who has lost their job, their house and their savings. You have $1000 to survive for a month, but rent, groceries and emergencies might exceed that amount.</p>
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          <p>Ever wondered what it’s like to be a refugee? This game by the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugees takes you though what it’s like to be a refugee. From war and conflict in your country, to finding asylum in another land, and starting a new life in a new country, Against All Odds gives you a picture of the various aspects of refugee life.</p>
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    <Summary>game:  \ˈgām\ noun, 1. an amusement or pastime   Computer games are a welcome distraction. There are just some days when you need to take a break from homework and writing U.S. Democrazy posts and...</Summary>
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          <div class="html-content">Full Title: A Few "Retriever Nation" Tickets Remain For Saturday's Konica-Minolta Face-Off ClassicHey, Retriever fans!!!- a handful of tickets still remain for this Saturday's Konica-Minolta Face-Off Classic Game as UMBC takes on Johns Hopkins at M&amp;T Bank Stadium. These prime seats are located in Section 102, right behind the Retriever bench. Call Kristen Alexander at 410-455-2205 to get several of UMBC's remaining tickets. The tickets must be purchased and picked up by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 10.</div>
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  <Title>Invitational Details</Title>
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    <p>The event will take place on <strong>Saturday, March 12th</strong>, with check-in and orientation on <strong>Friday, March 11th</strong>.</p>
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    <div><strong>8:00 pm – pregame meeting in LH4</strong></div>
    <div>9:00 pm – registration &amp; blaster check continues</div>
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          <div><strong>Weekly Movie Series: Tron Legacy</strong></div>
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