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In Chicago, Black History Month is a time when some of us reflect on one of our poorest-kept secrets, an ongoing injustice born of brutal, systemic racism, which has spread over a generation and whose stain is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city.
THOUSANDS of people plead guilty to crimes every year in the United States because they know that the odds of a jury's believing their word over a police officer's are slim to none. As a juror, whom are you likely to believe: the alleged criminal in an orange jumpsuit or two well-groomed police officers in uniforms who just swore to God they're telling the truth, the whole truth and nothing but? As one of my colleagues recently put it, "Everyone knows you have to be crazy to accuse the police of lying."
But are police officers necessarily more trustworthy than alleged criminals? I think not. Not just because the police have a special inclination toward confabulation, but because, disturbingly, they have an incentive to lie. In this era of mass incarceration, the police shouldn't be trusted any more than any other witness, perhaps less so.
On January 25, Montell Johnson had his 47th birthday celebration at University Church in Chicago. About 30 friends of Montell, and his mother, Gloria Johnson, gathered to celebrate another year of freedom for Montell; and vowed to continue the fight to ensure no mother has to endure what Gloria Johnson endured.
Montell had spent 15 years behind bars; he was diagnosed with chronic-progressive multiple sclerosis in 2001, when he was on Illinois' death row. In 2003, George Ryan, then the governor of Illinois, commuted his sentence to forty-years. In 2008, former governor Rod Blagojevich pardoned Montell based on the severity of his illness. Neither of these things would have happened with constant public and legal pressure, and the determination of his mother, Gloria Johnson.
Maryland lawmakers have a real chance this legislative session to vote to abolish the state's death penalty. This makes it an opportune time to examine the growing body of research and reflection on America's increasing use of sentences of "life without parole"(LWOP) and their relationship to the broad national trend toward capital punishment abolition.
On January 11, 2003, the world watched as Illinois Governor George Ryan, days before leaving office, granted clemencies to all 163 men and women on death row in his state, reducing their sentences to life without parole. The previous day he had pardoned four death row prisoners—Madison Hobley, Aaron Patterson, Leroy Orange and Stanley Howard—all of whom had been tortured into giving false confessions by police officers working under notorious Chicago police commander Jon Burge.
A Manhattan Federal Court judge has ordered police stop making trespass stops outside private residential buildings immediately. The tactic was decried by some as infringing on civil liberties.
A key part of the NYPD's controversial "stop and frisk" tactic has been ruled unconstitutional.
JACKSON, Miss. — For a long time, if a body turned up in Mississippi it had a four-in-five chance of ending up in front of Dr. Steven T. Hayne.
Between the late 1980s and the late 2000s, Dr. Hayne had the field of forensic pathology in Mississippi almost to himself, performing thousands of autopsies and delivering his findings around the state as an expert witness in civil and criminal cases. For most of that time, Dr. Hayne performed about 1,700 autopsies annually, more than four for every day of the year and nearly seven times the maximum caseload recommended by the National Association of Medical Examiners.
When the Supreme Court reinstated the death penalty in 1976, it said there were two social purposes for imposing capital punishment for the most egregious crimes: deterrence and retribution. In recent months, these justifications for a cruel and uncivilized punishment have been seriously undermined by a growing group of judges, prosecutors, scholars and others involved in criminal justice, conservatives and liberals alike.
Twenty-four years ago this April, the so-called Central Park Jogger case thrust five young men into the national spotlight amid the racist media hysteria that was fueling a law-and-order policing agenda then and in the years after.
On April 19, 1989, a 28-year-old white woman named Trisha Meili was raped in New York City's Central Park. The police unleashed a manhunt, sweeping up 30 young men and interrogating a number of whom were allegedly in the park that night. Fanning the flames was a media frenzy about "wilding" by "wolf packs" of Black and Latino youth.
Within several days, five African American and Latino teenagers had been arrested in the case--Antron McCray, Kevin Richardson, Yusef Salaam, Raymond Santana and Kharey Wise.
I spent 28 years behind prison walls before finally being freed in 2009. I can tell you from that experience that the holidays can be the most depressing time of the year for those that are confined behind prison walls. For a prisoner there is no holiday celebration, nor a welcoming in of the new year. Some prisons are even known for locking the inmates in their cells on that day because they do not have adequate staff to work the prison. In most prisons Christmas Day is the same as every other day. Prisoners are caged inside their cells and are only allowed to talk to their loved ones for 30 minutes (and the costs of those calls are outrageously high). While locked up in a cage, you can't help thinking about everyone else having fun with family and friends.
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June 24, 2002
New York and Los Angeles — Journalists from across the nation gathered this evening at the Hilton New York Hotel for the 2002 Gerald Loeb Awards Banquet, celebrating the best of business, financial and economic journalism. Presented by UCLA Anderson since 1973, the Loeb Awards, considered among the highest tributes in journalism, honors writers and reporters who illuminate the world of business and finance to readers around the world.
Bruce Willison, dean of UCLA Anderson, and chairman of the G. and R. Loeb Foundation, welcomed Loeb Awards honorees and their guests. Lou Dobbs, host of CNN's "Moneyline," and a Loeb Awards final judge, served as the master of ceremonies. Media outlets represented at the banquet included BusinessWeek, Anchorage Daily News, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, Orlando Sentinel, The New York Times, San Jose Mercury News, Bloomberg, CNBC, The Times-Picayune, San Francisco Weekly, CNET News.com, Kansas City Star, USA Today, Twin Cities Public Television, Seattle Times and Fortune, among others.
This year's recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award was Paul Steiger, managing editor of The Wall Street Journal. This honor is the capstone of Steiger's long association with the Loeb Awards. He is a longtime judge and personally won three Loeb Awards earlier in his career. Steiger has been widely recognized for his strong leadership at The Wall Street Journal of more than a decade. Over the last nine months, Steiger demonstrated the breadth and depth of his leadership as he dealt with the murder of one of his journalists, the loss of the paper's headquarters in the wake of September 11, and the launch of a redesigned Wall Street Journal.
This year, the Loeb Foundation created a new award, the Lawrence Minard Editor Award, named in memory of longtime Loeb Awards final judge Lawrence Minard, former editor of Forbes Global. In a posthumous tribute to Minard, Steve Forbes, president and editor-in-chief of Forbes, and a Loeb Awards final judge, fondly remembered his association with Minard during his 27-year tenure with Forbes. In honor of his many years of service to the Loeb Awards and his contributions to the field of business journalism, Minard was named the first recipient this award.
Below is the list of 2002 Loeb Awards winners, along with synopses of their award-winning work.
Large Newspaper Winner
"Uninformed Consent" by Duff Wilson and David Heath of The Seattle Times — This series on the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center offered a shocking portrait of a local icon. The controversial articles generated their own press with further debate in other major business publications. Other finalists in the category were The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.
Medium Newspaper Winner
"Unequal Opportunity" by Jeffrey Meitrodt, Mark Schleifstein, Pamela Coyle and Ronette King of The Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) — Authoritative reporting uncovered gross abuses of several local programs intended to help disadvantaged businesses that actually benefited the wealthy. Entries from The Kansas City Star, Philadelphia Daily News and Orlando Sentinel were also finalists.
Small Newspaper Winner
"Foal Deaths" by Janet Patton of Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader — Written as a mystery story, these reports chronicled the search for why thoroughbred foals began dying at alarming rates in this Central Kentucky community where horse breeding is a financial mainstay. Additional finalists were from Anchorage Daily News, Legal Times (Washington, DC) and San Francisco Weekly.
Magazines Winner
"The Numbers Game, Why Earnings Are Too Rosy, Confused About Earnings" by David Henry and Nanette Byrnes of BusinessWeek — The reporters provided an in-depth examination of the accounting tricks many companies have used in recent years to give investors the impression that the firms were doing better than the numbers actually indicated. Other magazines selected as finalists were Fast Company, Fortune, Los Angeles Magazine and Milwaukee Magazine.
Commentary Winner
"Market Watch" by Gretchen Morgenson of The New York Times — Ex-stockbroker Morgenson gives sophisticated investment analysis exposing too-good-to-be-true stocks, analysts who promote them and corporate games. She was also a finalist in the Deadline or Beat Writing Category this year. Other finalist entries came from Bloomberg News, Fortune, National Journal and San Jose Mercury News.
Deadline or Beat Writing Winner
"Enron: The Demise of a Giant" by Rebecca Smith and John Emshwiller of The Wall Street Journal — These stories started a firestorm that permanently changed how corporations and their auditors disclose financial information. This was Smith's second win in a row for deadline or beat writing. The New York Times, The Plain Dealer and Salon.com were also represented as deadline or beat writing finalists, as well as an additional entry from The Wall Street Journal.
News or Wire Service Winner
"Muddy Markets: How Companies Mislead and Manipulate Their Shareholders with Inadequate and Selective Disclosure" by Jonathan Berr, Adam Levy, Peter Robison, Russell Hubbard and Neil Roland of Bloomberg News — Honored with the first Loeb Award in this new category, this series was ahead of the curve on the story of manipulation of shareholders through selective disclosure. CNET News.com was also a finalist, along with additional entries from Bloomberg News.
Television Winner
"The Money Trail" by Jim McGinnis, Allan Dodds Frank and Lisa Slow of Cable News Network/CNNfn — Good range and breadth of coverage on terrorist financing that built up a clear picture over two months and included elements like the Taliban heroin that were not covered elsewhere. Other finalists included CNBC, Dateline NBC, The News Hour with Jim Lehrer and Twin Cities Public Television.
Established in 1957 by Gerald Loeb, a founding partner of E.F. Hutton, the awards recognize journalists who have made significant contributions to the public's understanding of business, finance and the economy. The judges select winners based on quality of reporting and writing, news and analytical value, originality and exclusivity, and in the broadcast categories only, production value and visual impact. The John E. Anderson Graduate School of Management at UCLA has presented the awards since 1973.
For more information about the Loeb Awards, please visit the Loeb Awards Web site at loeb.anderson.ucla.edu or call the Loeb Awards office at (310) 206-1877


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Getting Picture Mail to WorkPosted by Steve Jamieson in Rants, tags: customer service, Sprint, tech support
I can't believe the phone conversation I just had. (Okay, maybe I can.)
This past summer I got a new phone—an LG Rumor Touch—with Sprint, the wireless company I've been with since 2001. It's certainly no iPhone, but for making phone calls and sending text messages, it's a good phone. The only problem was that I couldn't send or receive pictures via text messaging (a.k.a. "picture mail"). The phone would just show "ERROR 7 Network timeout". I took my phone into my local Sprint store and the techs there fooled around with it and reset it, wiping all my data, but they couldn't fix it. They gave me an "eTicket" number and told me to call Sprint tech support.
I got busy with other things, started a new semester, and generally felt like I had better things to do than spend a couple hours on the phone wrangling with a customer service rep over a minor detail like picture mail, so I let it go. After getting Dorothy's iPhone set up to text pictures the other day, I decided that it's time to get my own phone fixed, so tonight I called *2 and prepared for customer service hell.
The first rep I talked to got hung up on the fact that I was calling on the phone that needed to be fixed—presumably because she then wouldn't be able to make me jump through the standard basic troubleshooting hoops. What could she do for me tonight, I asked.
Not much, sir.
Well, "not much" is more than nothing, but in the end, despite my assurances that I had already been to the Sprint store and that they had failed to fix my phone, all she could do was refer me back to the store since I lacked another phone to call back on.
Not ready to give up, I decided to give chat support a try. At least that way I wouldn't be on the phone while communicating with the rep. Meanwhile, I remembered that I had that eTicket number from my visit to the Sprint store, which would have notes attached to it about what the techs tried to do that day, so I typed it into the chat window. The rep, "Ben", had me turn my phone off and on, which triggered the network timeout error. I received lots of messages from the rep thanking for my patience and assuring me that he was looking into something or another, but in the end, after 30 minutes, I was told that I had to call tech support.
Well, at least now I had my old eTicket number. Perhaps now the phone rep would be able to see that the store had checked the hardware and would examine my account more closely for configuration problems. Unfortunately, this new phone rep was fixated on the fact that I had called earlier today and had been referred back to the store. I insisted that she look up the eTicket from August.
Are you aware that it is December?
Really? And here I thought we were having an unseasonably cold September.
She seemed to think that the eTicket from my call earlier tonight took precedence over anything that came before and that there was nothing to be gained by looking at the older eTicket. I pressed further. I explained that the staff at the store hadn't seemed to understand the problem. The hardware checked out, and they had given me the impression that there was probably something wrong with my account.
Can you make phone calls? Can you send text messages?
Then your account is fine.
Well, I can't do anything with data, I countered.
Oh, hold on… … … I think I see the problem.
Finally! She explained that she was making some corrections to the settings on my account, told me to use the option to update my phone's profile and then try sending a picture mail after hanging up, and promised to call back in a few minutes.
You may receive a survey about your experience today. Would you say that your problem was completely resolved?
Not yet. (I mean, seriously?)
I hung up, updated my profile, and was able to successfully send a picture to myself. And yes, the rep did call back—and proceeded to try to up-sell me to a more expensive service plan.
So how long did all that take? Approximately 2 hours.
What did we learn? Persistence pays off; don't take no for an answer.
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AUGUSTA — The Maine Learning Technology Initiative is holding online briefings for educators about the state's preferred option for laptops next year.
Hewlett-Packard beat Apple for the bidding in Maine to provide tens of thousands of laptops next year. The so-called webinars featuring Director of Learning Technology Jeff Mao on Tuesday and Wednesday will explain how the specs were chosen and why certain components were included. Topics also include a discussion of the transition from Apple machines to laptops running Windows.
Maine, the only state to provide laptops to public school students statewide, worked with Hawaii and Vermont to negotiate the contract focusing on five different laptops and tablets.
Schools can choose one of the other products, including Apple iPads and the MacBook Air, but would have to pay the cost difference.
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In the Department of Anesthesiology at Upstate Medical University there is a diverse educational experience for our residents and fellows. As a Level I trauma center residents will see a broad based patient population as they learn the practice of anesthesiology, and its subspecialties.
The pain fellows will encounter an equally diverse patient population as you build your base of knowledge in both Acute and Chronic pain. Hands on patient care combined with traditional didactic education will form the basis of your educational experiences.
We invite you to explore the residency and fellowship programs in the Department of Anesthesiology at Upstate Medical University.


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Shawn C Music!
Last week was unlike any other I've ever experienced in my life!
Last week, my 17-year-old brother, Shawn, entered a national singer/songwriter competition sponsored by Guitar Center. This is a massive competition—grand prize is $25,000 plus a bunch of expensive music equipment, and there are close to 10,000 contestants! Shawn made his decision to enter on bit of a whim; he wasn't expecting to win, but he figured he didn't have anything to lose!
The competition spanned 10 weeks. 10 contestants were chosen each week to advance to the semifinals, resulting in 100 semifinalists that will undergo formal judging based on their talent, quality of music, commercial viability of their songs, and entertainment value. The race to get into the semifinals, though, was essentially a popularity contest—the 10 semifinalists each week are the ones whose music videos were watched the most times! Though we weren't really expecting Shawn to make it into the semifinals, we figured a major marketing push wouldn't hurt anything…
I learned so much about marketing and PR last week, it's unbelievable. I was probably more active on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn this week than I was in the last two months combined! Shawn was featured on the radio, multiple newspapers, and even the pizza boxes of a local restaurant! Getting to watch a small town band together in support of its local musician was absolutely amazing—not to mention all the support we had from our friends and family!
As of the end of the week, Shawn had 4,995 views and was ranked #29 out of all 9,800 contestants! We feel pretty confident that he made it into the semifinals, but we won't find out anything for sure until mid-December - at which point someone will contact him if he is selected to be in the top 10. If the judges select him as one of the top 10 in the entire competition, he will travel to Los Angeles, CA in March of 2014 to perform for the grand prize!
The voting period is over, but his videos should still be up if you want to watch them! The link to his videos is http://songwriter.revimage.com/channels/Shawn+C+Music.
This was obviously a ridiculously exciting week. It was absolutely thrilling to watch my brother climb steadily up the leaderboards and to hear such positive feedback from everyone. I can't wait for December to find out if he advanced yet again!


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Friday, May 27, 2011
Sabria Jawhar on Saudi Women's Driving Ban
There was a time when I firmly believed the endless debate about Saudi women banned from driving cars was trivial. It distracted Saudis from the real problems of the denial of women's rights: employment, education, guardianship abuses, inheritance, and fair and equitable treatment in the Saudi judicial system.
The arrest and imprisonment of Manal Al-Sherif, 32, after driving a car in Khobar, has changed all that. The driving ban is no longer a distraction to Saudi women's quest for their rights, but could very well be the centerpiece of our struggle to obtain rights long denied us.
My change of heart comes from the fact that it's obvious that well into the 21st century, Saudis are unable and apparently unwilling to solve minor issues like a woman's right to drive an automobile. So what makes me think that we can solve the weightier problems of guardianship and justice in the courts?
Well, we can't. The path Saudi Arabia is taking towards judicial reform and granting women better employment opportunities is questionable. It's a questionable because Manal broke no laws, yet she was arrested in the dead of night on a vague allegation of "violating the public order." She is accused of "violating the rules and the system by driving her car, roaming the streets of the province" and "inciting public opinion" by posting a video of her driving on YouTube.
Clearly it's the Khobar municipal police and the Commission for the Prevention of Vice and Promotion of Virtue that have violated the public order. Manal was performing basic tasks as a woman in charge of her household. If that means driving a car to perform those tasks, so be it. By arresting Manal for exercising her rights to perform these chores, the police and commission violated the public order. The public order was further violated because the arrest caused anger among Saudi women who empathize with Manal's attempts shed light on her plight to get around town to take care of her family.
The facts as we know them are that Manal, who possesses an international driver's license as required by Saudi authorities, drove her car. She was wearing a seatbelt, obeyed all traffic laws, wore the hijab and had her brother in the car with her. There is nothing in the Saudi traffic codes about women not permitted to drive. There is nothing un-Islamic about her behavior. Sheikh Ahmed bin Baz, and long before him, Sheikh Al Al-Bani, said there is no Islamic reason to deny women the right to drive.
By arresting Manal Al-Sherif, Saudi authorities elevated the once trivial debate on women driving to a major issue. King Abdullah in an interview with Barbara Walters, and virtually every Saudi minister from the Ministry of Interior to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, unequivocally said that women driving is a societal issue. King Abdullah said that only Saudi society could determine the appropriate time when women can drive cars. He said he believed that time was soon.
I gather in this case Saudi society comprises of the religious conservatives who continue to object to this simple right, although there is no religious foundation to prevent women from driving. Manal's brother, the woman who sat in the passenger seat of Manal's car and Manal's family apparently do not qualify as members of Saudi society. Nor does the woman arrested with her two female relatives the other day for driving in the rural province of Al-Ras. And perhaps the Al-Ras arrests are even more troubling than Manal's detention.
For decades, Saudi women living in rural areas have driven cars and trucks to keep food on the table, take children to school and to make sure the family business runs smoothly. It strikes me as odd that the Saudi government gives rural women a free pass, but denies Manal a trip to a Khobar supermarket to put food on her table.
Saudis, however, have no one to blame but themselves. And I wonder whether they even understand the significance of Manal's case. A Saudi male colleague wrote to me the other day that his father's "neighbor refuses every single young man who comes asking for the hand of one of his three daughters in marriage … They should go to court and complain against him but they did not. Isn't (marriage) a more important issue than driving? Why do you, women, insist on driving and forget your other more basic rights?"
Clearly, the right to marry whom one pleases is more important than driving. Yet we have no hope of solving this more significant problem if we can't even agree on the less important ones.
Frankly, I'm ashamed of what happened to Manal. Saudis hold themselves up to ridicule from the global community. Saudi Arabia singed the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) as long as it doesn't conflict with Sharia. Women driving cars does not conflict with Sharia. In addition, Saudi Arabia has earned a seat on the United Nations' new women's rights agency, UN Women. It was my hope that the CEDAW ratification and the membership to UN Women would bring Saudi Arabia into the global community's embrace of universal women's rights.
It appears we are not even close to that goal.
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- AnonymousMay 28, 2011, 10:46:00 AM
Interesting that Sabria Jawhar has changed her mind. She so often supports the conservative views, despite claiming to work for women's rights. Sabria is all too often still in the box.ReplyDelete
Jawhar states: "...Saudi Arabia singed [sic] the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) as long as it doesn't conflict with Sharia. Women driving cars does not conflict with Sharia. In addition, Saudi Arabia has earned a seat on the United Nations' new women's rights agency, UN Women. It was my hope that the CEDAW ratification and the membership to UN Women would bring Saudi Arabia into the global community's embrace of universal women's rights."
The fact is that sharia is inherently discriminatory especially against women. Therefore, Saudi and other Muslim women will probably never get their universal human rights of equality with men. The very idea that Saudi, one of the most repressive places on earth for women, should have been given (not earned) a seat on UN Women, is a joke! It is in fact scandalous!
Many nonMuslim men and women have stopped feeling sorry for Muslim women. If they want their God-given rights they must simply take them. The men will not give rights to the women and no one else will come to rescue these women.
Jawhar states that she is ashamed of what happened to Manal. Unfortunately, not enough Saudis are ashamed that they have made themselves the laughing stock of the world with their backwardness, while claiming the high road.
I do wish that Saudis would stop complaining and start doing!
Hi Marianne - I too was surprised that Sabria had changed her tune about this issue. What is needed for change at this point is bravery and gumption. I'm very tired of excuses and promises. Thanks for your comment.ReplyDelete
I agree with what annonymous wrote...
"Jawhar states that she is ashamed of what happened to Manal. Unfortunately, not enough Saudis are ashamed that they have made themselves the laughing stock of the world with their backwardness, while claiming the high road."
And it is truly a joke that SA should have a place in the UN Women (women's rights agency) when Saudi women have no rights.
What would happen if all the women demanded rights? Would they all be put in jail? Why does this continue to happen with the whole world watching? Do we put up with it for oil? I realize we cannot control what happens in that country...but with the ability to see and read about what is happening in the rest of the world, I find it very hard to believe that the female population does not long for freedom from a threatening, intimidating, unfair society where men (I hope not all) keep them from having a reasonable quality of life.
One more reason not to live there.
Hi Susie,ReplyDelete
Thanks so much for reposting my column. I'm a big fan of yours. I'd like to clarify some points your reader raised. First, I've always supported a Saudi woman's right to drive. Whether Saudi women actually drive is unimportant. It's the freedom of choice that's important. I just believed it was a superficial issue compared to more pressing rights denied women. The recent behavior of the Saudi government has forced the driving ban debate to a much higher level, and now I think it has moved to the forefront of some of the most important women's rights issues in Saudi Arabia.
There are a great many Saudi women who want universal rights that women enjoy in the West. There are more Saudi women, in my humble opinion, that want the rights accorded them within the context of Islam/Sharia. I fall into this latter category. It doesn't make me liberal or conservative. It just makes me a Muslim. At the end of the day, people either perceive Sharia as discriminatory against women or they don't. If Sharia is honestly applied -- and I doubt that will ever happen anywhere -- then it gives women their universal rights as Saudi women define the word "universal."
Best Regards,
Hi Lori - I can assure you that many Saudi men provide very comfortable lives for their wives, are supportive of them, and allow them freedom, even though legally men maintain control over them. I don't know what it will take, however, for Saudi women to stand united for change. Certainly there are many Saudi women who are just fine with the way things are.ReplyDelete
Hi Sabria - It was my pleasure to repost your article, and thank you so much for clarifying your position. I actually was excited when I saw your comment! Thanks!ReplyDelete
I think a lot of people in the West just don't get the "women's rights in the context of Islam" thing at all, seeing it as an oxymoron: It isn't.ReplyDelete
Women in Saudi Arabia are not (at least not generally) complaining about Sharia. They are complaining about a certain, limited view that belongs to the small group of self-proclaimed scholars who dominate the country.
Saying "I want to drive" is not saying "I don't want Sharia". As Ms Sabria said herself, it's exactly because this ban has no basis in Islamic law that it's so unacceptable to her and many like her. Some western commentators, although well-motivated I'm sure, just don't understand: when a woman says "I want my rights" she is not saying "I want to be American"....only in American eyes can the two ever be synonymous!
Nice blog by the way. I'm going to check out Sabria's too...and I think maybe some others need to get out of their secular good/Islam bad box too: it's just not true.


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Images | November 27, 2010
Nili Patera Dunes
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Individual sand dunes are visible in this image of Nili Patera.
Orbit Number: 39109 Latitude: 8.97886 Longitude: 67.514 Instrument: VIS Captured: 2010-10-08 14:00
Please see the THEMIS Data Citation Note for details on crediting THEMIS images.
NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory manages the 2001 Mars Odyssey mission for NASA's Science Mission Directorate, Washington, D.C. The Thermal Emission Imaging System (THEMIS) was developed by Arizona State University, Tempe, in collaboration with Raytheon Santa Barbara Remote Sensing. The THEMIS investigation is led by Dr. Philip Christensen at Arizona State University. Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Denver, is the prime contractor for the Odyssey project, and developed and built the orbiter. Mission operations are conducted jointly from Lockheed Martin and from JPL, a division of the California Institute of Technology in Pasadena.


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Home > News & Events > Wayland Press Release Archives > 2002 News Releases > December 2002 > Cone to give address at December commencement ceremony
Cone to give address at December commencement ceremony
Dr. Claude Cone, executive director at the Baptist Convention of New Mexico since 1985, will bring the commencement address at the December graduation ceremony at Wayland Baptist University, scheduled for 2 p.m. on Dec. 14 in Harral.
Approximately 50 students will be receiving diplomas during the event, which will also feature student address by Chris Tucker of Olton and program participation from other graduating seniors.
A native of Dalhart, Cone grew up in West Texas and New Mexico, graduating from Melrose (NM) High School. He was licensed to preach by Grandview Baptist Church in Las Cruces in 1954 and ordained at Slide Baptist Church in Lubbock in 1957.
Cone is a 1959 graduate of Wayland and earned a Bachelor of Divinity, Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
He served as pastor at various churched in Texas, including Central Baptist Church in Crandall, FBC Howe, Parkside Church in Denison, Calvary Church in Lubbock and FBC Pampa. He has also preached in overseas crusades throughout the 1970s and 1980s, traveling to Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, Brazil, West Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Jordan and Israel.
While an active pastor in Texas, Cone served on the Texas Baptist Executive Board for six years, serving as vice president from 1978-79, and served on the Southern Baptist Convention Stewardship Commission. He is also past president of the Texas Alumni of Southwestern Seminary. He was awarded the Distinguished Service Alumni Award from Wayland in 1990 and was named 1983 Citizen of the Year in Pampa by the American Business Women's Association.
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The 2013 Dave Freeman Open will be held at San Diego Badminton Club from February 22nd-24th and registration is now open for everyone.
The namesake of the tournament, Dave Freeman, is regarded by many to be the greatest badminton player of all time. Freeman died on June 28, 2001 after battling Merkle cell carcinoma. Freeman never a lost a singles match from 1939 until his retirement in 1953. He is the only American to ever win the All-England title and also won six straight US singles titles. He also was able to win the doubles title five times. Freeman was inducted into the US Badminton Hall of Fame in 1956 and was the first to be enshrined into the International Badminton Federation Hall of Fame in 1997. Not only was Freeman a dominant badminton player, but he also excelled in tennis, table tennis, and squash.
The Dave Freeman Open is being held for the 56th time and has continued to see great success. In 2012, 117 players came out to participate for the two-star event, but in 2013 the Dave Freeman Open is going bigger. This year's tournament will be a five-star event with $16,000 in prize money and participation numbers are expected to increase. Typically participants from the ages of 15-70 come out, giving every badminton fan a true tournament experience.
The event holds matches for A, B, C, and D levels, as well as having a combined senior section. This allows people being of at least age 35, to pair up with another player to play in a doubles match where their combined ages are used to determine opponents. These ranges go from 80+ all the way up to 130+. This format has been in effect for many years and continues to attract great participation. Last year, there were a total of 247 matches and these numbers will most likely increase with the event becoming more prestigious this year. Players of all levels will be watching some of the best badminton around.
The main sponsors of this event will be Li-Ning, Kason, Badmintonian, and Digi Sports. Li-Ning and Kason are contributing the prizes for the A group winners. Badmintonian will be distributing prizes to the B group winners, and Digi Sports will hand out the prizes for the C group winners. The Dave Freeman Open has been home to some of the most exciting matchplay in recent memory. Players mainly come from the California region as well as surrounding states, but is open to anyone who is a member of USA Badminton. Membership applications will be available at the front door, and anyone who is a member of the San Diego Badminton Club will have their membership fee paid for by the club if they choose to participate.


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All children are exposed to news via newspapers, radio, the Internet and especially television. And they naturally turn to their parents with questions about what they have seen and heard. News about natural disasters and other tragedies can raise concerns about their own family's safety. Discussing these issues poses a special challenge for parents to listen, understand and answer their children's questions in a manner that is both honest and reassuring. Meeting this challenge successfully strengthens your child's inner strength, sense of security and trust in you.
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You have likely been through good times and stressful times before. How your child has reacted in the past is often a good predictor for how he or she will cope with new challenges. Think about what has been helpful for your child previously, and use these successful strategies from the past. Most children will benefit from maintaining regular routines, including daily schedules and normal expectations for schoolwork. Children will take their emotional cues from the adults in their world. If we are calm usually they will feel secure; however, it is important to talk to your child about his or her specific concerns.
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Find out what he or she has been hearing, seeing and thinking about a new event or whether it has not yet come to his or her attention. Questions such as, "Are kids at school talking about __________?" or, " What have you heard about __________?" are good ways to open such a conversation. If your child is younger and is not aware of the news, you may elect to go no further with this conversation. If your child has heard about the news event, encourage him or her to tell you about what they've heard or what they think about what others are saying. Ask if they have any specific worries. To answer questions and allay fears, it is important to really understand what your child is struggling with before you move to answer or reassure him.
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Turn off the TV around young children or those who may have been upset by TV news in the past. Be mindful that coverage of the same earthquake over and over again can be misinterpreted as something that is happening repeatedly. Watch television with older children so you can answer questions and be aware of their feelings. Some older children need to be reminded that the TV images can be overwhelming and that it's OK not to watch. This is true for many adults, who may feel better listening to radio reports or reading newspaper coverage rather than watching disturbing TV images.
Fourth, make the most of family time.
Spend extra time with your children. Turn off the telephone and the TV during meals so you can talk together. Often parents can identify times in the day or activities that facilitate thoughtful conversations. Sometimes, it is while driving in the car or when a child sits with a parent who is working in the kitchen. Those are great times to check in with your child and talk. Finally, when a child feels the world in general is a little less safe, it is important to underscore the active things we do to increase our personal safety. These may include wearing seat belts or bike helmets, eating healthy foods and exercising, looking both ways before crossing the street and identifying who the supervising adults are in different settings so a child knows who to go to for help. When a child is feeling worried specifically about the safety of the parent or family overseas, support the child's connection to the parent overseas by using whatever avenues of communication as they become available. Remaining confident yourself, and reminding your child of the security that comes from the preparation, training, skills, of our own community and its leadership can go a long way to re-establish a child's sense of safety.
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All of these reactions are normal. It is important to keep talking to your children and allow them to express all of their feelings.
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>>House Overrides Quinn's Gun Veto
(Springfield, IL) -- The Illinois House has shot down Governor Quinn's changes to a concealed carry bill.
There wasn't even any debate on whether Quinn's ideas were worth considering. Quinn wanted people to carry only one gun at a time, with no more than ten-rounds of ammo. He also didn't want guns in places where alcohol is served.
Seventy-seven state reps voted against Quinn, keeping the original bill in-tact. But, it still needs to clear the Senate. If they don't override Quinn's changes, constitutional carry will kick in and people will automatically get the right to carry a gun in public, without a license.
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Date: 6:30pm EDT March 21, 2013 - 6:00pm March 24, 2013
CHESTERTOWN, MD—The third annual Locavore Lit Fest will bring national and regional writers to Chestertown from March 21st through 24th for a series of talks on how local foods can be the catalyst for healing our environment, healing our health, and building community.
The weekend kicks off on Thursday March 21 with a wine and cheese sampling, cheese making demonstration, and talk by Jim Weaver, author of Locavore Adventures: One Chef's Slow Food Journey, at Evergrain Bread Co. in Chestertown. The sampling begins at 6:30 PM and will feature wine from Crow Farm, Cassinelli Vineyards, and Salisa Winery, as well as a selection of cheeses from Eve's Cheese and Chapel Country Creamery. Chef Sabrina Sexton will demonstrate basic cheese making during the sampling, while Chef Weaver will follow with a talk on incorporating local foods into his menus. Weaver is the chef and owner of Tre Piani Restaurant in Princeton, New Jersey. He is the cofounder of Slow Food Central New Jersey and has served on the board of directors for the New Jersey Restaurant Association. The event is a fundraiser in support of the festival; donations are suggested at the door.
Friday night, keynote speaker Shannon Hayes will deliver a talk entitled "Real Cows in a Parallel Universe," which draws on sustainable farming sensibilities and lighthearted story telling as a way to explore how we can move from an extractive economy to a life serving economy. Hayes is the author of four books including Radical Homemakers and Long Way on a Little: An Earth Lover's Companion for Enjoying Meat, Pinching Pennies and Living Deliciously. She writes and farms with three generations of her family on Sap Bush Hollow Farm in West Fulton, NY, where she grew up. The family raises all-natural grassfed lamb, beef, pork, and poultry. Hayes holds a BA in creative writing from Binghamton University, and a Masters and PhD in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Development from Cornell. The talk will begin at 7:00 PM in Hynson Lounge, Hodson Hall, on the Washington College campus and will be followed by a discussion and mini-farmer's market featuring fresh local produce.
The festival continues Saturday at the Bookplate in Downtown Chestertown, where a cadre of writers will offer insights into the connection between local food and community. The day begins with a panel of local community heroes at 11:00 AM. Join them to find out how local foods are already helping to strengthen communities in our region.
At noon, poet Nathaniel Perry will read from his work. Perry is the author of Nine Acres (APR/Copper Canyon, 2011), which won the 2011 American Poetry Review/Honickman First Book Prize; this past fall he was named an Honorable Mention/Finalist for the Virginia Literary Awards. Recent poems are appearing in Orion, Kenyon Review Online, Cincinnati Review, Subtropics and elsewhere. Perry is the Editor of the Hampden-Sydney Poetry Review and lives with his family in rural southside Virginia. This talk is co-sponsored by the Rose O'Neill Literary House at Washington College.
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(San Clemente, Calif.) – In an effort to bring the finest awards production possible to the sport of standup paddling, SUP magazine announced today it's teamed with Santa Barbara-based adventure brand Teva ® to host the inaugural SUP Awards at the Casino San Clemente in San Clemente, Calif., Thursday evening, September 22, 2011.
"Teva has a rich history of performance in and around water. When the opportunity came about to further support the SUP community through the first Awards event, we jumped on it," says Will Pennartz, Teva Lifestyle Marketing Manager. "Playing a part in this ground-breaking event is truly an honor."
Built in the Spanish style, the historic Casino San Clemente at State Park, just north of the famous Trestles surf break, was the site of the early SURFER Poll award shows and has entertained numerous Hollywood icons like Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland. The SUP Awards show is two days before the Rainbow Sandals Gerry Lopez Battle of the Paddle, one of the most prestigious races in standup, ensuring attendance by the sport's biggest players.
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The SUP Awards will become one of standup paddling's highest honors. Not to mention visible to thousands with both live Facebook updates and behind the scenes videos at SUPthemag.com. With more than 4,000 paddlers already placing votes, the polling flood gates are wide open. Voting continues through September 1, 2011 at SUPAwards.com. Go there now and read each nominated athlete's bios. Check out videos from their paddling adventures, then pick your top three Male and Female Paddlers in the sport.
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San Clemente, Calif., home to shaper Ron House, Hobie and Rainbow Sandals, has become a fixture of all things standup paddling, with numerous board companies in the area and of course, the Battle of the Paddle just up the road in Dana Point. The SUP Awards Show is a red carpet affair, created to honor the sport's best athletes and bring the industry together for one unforgettable night.
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Tweetsie Railroad, A Wild West Theme Park Adventure • Since 1957, Tweetsie has been creating memories and offering a family friendly Wild West adventure. An interactive experience of music, entertainment and tradition rich in American history, 2013 at Tweetsie will be just what you've come to expect – fun for the whole family. North Carolina's first theme park features live shows, amusement rides, the Deer Park Zoo, an unforgettable three-mile adventure on a historic steam locomotive, and more. Hop on board for Tweetsie's Wild West adventure! • WebSite | FaceBook | Twitter | Brochure
Family-Friendly Mountain Experience • Looking for the perfect mix of adventure, classic family fun and cool mountain air? Tweetsie Railroad, nestled in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, is just the place! Families can escape the summer heat with mountain temperatures averaging 10 degrees cooler and children of all ages can let their imaginations run wild becoming cowboys, sheriffs, Indians and engineers during a ride on our famous (and historic) steam locomotives • WebSite | FaceBook | Twitter | Brochure
Tweetsie Railroad, A Tradition • Tweetsie Railroad is an American treasure brimming with Wild West nostalgia and classic family fun. For 56 years, families have experienced more than just the sound of Tweetsie's whistle and the thrill of the three-mile ride behind historic steam locomotives. They discover the spirit of the park that captures hearts and creates lifelong memories year after year • WebSite | FaceBook | Twitter | Brochure
Celebrate America's Stars and Stripes • Courtesy of the red, white and blue, Tweetsie invites guests to North Carolina's first theme park. This American icon, which opened July 4, 1957, will light up the Blue Ridge Mountain sky during its annual July 4th Fireworks Extravaganza. With the park open until 9:00 p.m. on July 4, guests will enjoy entertainment and rides on Tweetsie's famed steam locomotives into the early evening. At 9:30 p.m., more than 200 large-caliber pyrotechnic mortar shells will burst with brilliant colors and light up the High Country sky • WebSite | FaceBook | Twitter | Brochure
Spectacular Fall Foliage and Halloween Entertainment • Visit Tweetsie this fall to take in the colorful landscape, crisp mountain air and kaleidoscope of colors during peak leaf season in the Blue Ridge Mountains. During the day, enjoy our Wild West train ride and all the park's famous attractions. At night, experience the frights and delights of Tweetsie's Ghost Train® Halloween Festival! Take a spooky ride on the Ghost Train, go trick-or-treating, stroll through the Freaky Forest, and more at the High Country's most popular Halloween celebration • WebSite | FaceBook | Twitter | Brochure
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October 14, 2005
Board Members Present: Mary Jo Green, Ann Neviaser, Debra McKinney, Mary Cuene, Kevin Ingram, Khalaf Khalaf, Milton McPike, Thomas Shields, Elizabeth Tucker, Dr. Betty Womack, Vickie Young, Dr. Verna Fowler
HEAB Staff Present: Connie Hutchison, Sherrie Nelson, John Whitt, Mary Lou Kuzdas, Cassie Weisensel
Others Present: Paul Nelson, WAICU; RJ Binau, DOA; Kristen Hendrickson, UW System Administration; Sharon Wilhelm, UW System Administration; Margaret Zitzer, Marquette University; David Glisch-Sanchez, United Council; Jacky Thomson, Marquette University; Tom Heffron, WTCS.
Chair Mary Jo Green called the meeting to order at 9 a.m.
Moved by Ann Neviaser, seconded by Kevin Ingram to approve the minutes of the July 29, 2005 Board Meeting.
Kevin Ingram noted a correction on page three in Board Report #06-03 to the last line of the last paragraph. Kevin noted that it should say "It was accepted as a friendly amendment by Kevin Ingram." The minutes were approved as corrected.
HEAB Staff Changes: Connie Hutchison announced that Nancy Wilkison had been promoted to a Grant Specialist at HEAB for the Academic Excellence Scholarship. Cassie Weisensel, an LTE who has been with the agency for a while, will be filling in for Nancy until Nancy's position is permanently filled.
Tribal Ex-Officio Member: Connie welcomed Dr. Verna Fowler, the Ex-Officio Member representing the Tribal Colleges, to the first meeting that such a member is recognized by the Board.
System Rewrite: The HEAB computer system will be re-written and the agency is in the process of gathering information and input from both staff members and from staff at other financial aid offices around the state. Timeline for re-write is two years.
Sector Meetings: Connie reported that she and several HEAB staff members will be attending the WASFAA Conference in November. During this conference, all three sectors, UW Systems, Wisconsin Technical Colleges, and the Private/Independent Colleges and Universities, will be holding meetings. HEAB staff will be attending these meetings.
High School Counselor Workshops: The Wisconsin Association of Financial Aid Administrators (WASFAA), of which HEAB is a member, is again sponsoring workshops for high school guidance counselors. During October, there are 12 workshops being held throughout the state, and HEAB staff members Mary Lou Kuzdas, Nancy Wilkison, Sandy Thomas, John Whitt and Connie Hutchison will represent HEAB at these meetings. These are excellent workshops that are well-attended.
College Goal Sunday: On February 12, 2005 WASFAA will sponsor a one day workshop set up in various locations around the state to help students and parents fill out the FAFSA. It is hoped that it will help students apply early, it will help families filling out the FAFSA for the first time, and it will help low income students think about the resources available for funding college.
Federal Aid Restrictions Concerning Certain Drug Convictions: Federal Law States that if you have certain drug convictions you can not receive federal financial aid. Wisconsin has not picked up this bill yet. Connie explained the difficultly in tracking for these drug convictions because it is self-reporting. HEAB position on this bill is that there is no way for HEAB to administer the law.
Grow Wisconsin: Governor's office is working on legislation that would increase the WHEG cap to $3000.00 for the 2006-2007 school year. The current Maximum is $2500.00. There is no maximum for Tuition Grant.
Features of this report were highlighted page by page. Minority Teacher Loan, Nursing Student Loan, and WHEG-TECH all had money left over last year so HEAB is looking at the processes by which the money is given out to ensure that all available money is spent. The loans are annual so the money can not be carried over. HEAB is working with the Sectors to determine a formula for the Wisconsin Tuition Grant, WHEG-UW, WHEG-Tribal, and WHEG-Tech to get recommendations for the formulas for the upcoming 2006-2007 school year. Connie asked for questions on the report. At the next HEAB Board meeting there will be a public hearing regarding the rules for Nursing Student Loans. Fifty percent of the loan may be forgiven if the individual recipient is working in the nursing field in Wisconsin. It was asked how the public is notified of a public hearing and Connie responded that it is posted in newspapers and that we will let the board know where and when it will be published.
Every year HEAB is required to report on the status of the Academic Excellence Scholarship to the Joint Finance Committee by August 1st. It was pointed out that not much changes year to year regarding this program. Ninety two percent of the freshmen awarded the Academic Excellence Scholarship in 2004 accepted the scholarship and used it to attend a Wisconsin post secondary institution. In 2004-05, 781 freshmen enrolled in a Wisconsin post secondary institution. Total AES funds going to these students were $864,294 with an average award of $1,107. In 2004-05, the HEAB staff received enrollment and grade reports electronically which eliminated the need to update student records manually.
The 1999-01 Budget Bill required HEAB to begin annual reporting on the effectiveness of the Minority Undergraduate Retention Grant. The last annual report noted that among student recipients surveyed, 71.13 percent indicated that the grant positively affected their decision to return to or stay in school. 83.83 percent of the respondents either have earned a degree or certificate or continue to work towards obtaining a degree/certificate. In addition, over 67.01 percent of the recipients plan on living and working in Wisconsin for their working career. As those numbers are approximately what they were the year before, we continue to believe that this program is very effective.
In 2005-06, WHEG-UW has committed 131.07% ($53,060,132) of its appropriation with 28,214 awards. This is 165 fewer awards and 12.59% more committed than at this time last year. The final commitment for 2004-05 was 118.48%. WHEG-WTC has committed 155.70% ($24,548,738) of its appropriation with 31,068 awards. This is 281 fewer awards and 5.53% less committed than at this time last year. The final commitment for 2004-05 was 161.23%. WTG has committed 116.13% ($27,185,057) of its appropriation with 10,289 awards. This is 336 less awards and 5.85% more committed than at this time last year. The final commitment for 2004-05 was 110.18%. The number of applicants through October 4, 2005, for the 2005-06 academic year was 215,582. That number last year at this time was 206,032. Applicants in 2004-05 totaled 236,786.
Connie introduced three current printed bills that could be introduced in the upcoming legislative session.
Senate Bill 76: This bill, regarding the Academic Excellence Scholarship (AES), permits a senior with next highest grade point average, but not less than 3.800 or the equivalent, to be certified as an alternate and to receive a scholarship if a senior who is designated as a scholar or an alternate with the same grade point average does not enroll in a participating institution of higher education. This will be the case, regardless of how the high school weights it courses. Currently, the alternate must have the same grade point average as the designated scholar with the highest grade point average to be certified as an alternate.
Ann Neviaser made a motion, seconded by Mary Cuene to support Senate Bill 76 which allows the alternate Academic Excellence Scholarship recipient, to have a GPA of not less than 3.8000. The motion passed unanimously.
Senate Bill 370: This bill extends AES eligibility for a scholar enrolled in a two-year, full-time vocational diploma program, which is a program in an area designated and approved by the WTCS Board.
Mary Cuene made a motion, seconded by Kevin Ingram to support Senate Bill 370, which expands the Academic Excellence Scholarship program to include two year vocation diplomas. The motion passed unanimously.
Senate Bill 743: This bill would change the formula used to calculate the amounts appropriate for the higher education grants for UW System students and for Lawton grants. The bill also requires HEAB to use the new formula to calculate the amounts appropriated for tuition grants and for higher education grants for technical college and tribal college students. Specifically, under the bill, beginning in fiscal year 2006-07, the amounts appropriated for tuition grants, for Lawton grants, and for higher education grants for UW System students, technical college students, and tribal college students are determined by increasing the base amount for each of those appropriations by the greater of the highest percentage increase determined under current law or the amount obtained by multiplying the increase in the undergraduate academic fees charges for a student to attend the UW-Madison for the current academic year by the number of students who received the respective grants for the previous academic year, except that, if the undergraduate academic fees at each institution within the UW System did not increase from the previous academic year, the appropriations for the current fiscal year remain the base amounts.
Debra McKinney made a motion, seconded by Ann Neviaser, to support Senate Bill 743 which will tie the appropriations to the number of students and the tuition increase. The motion was passed with one abstention from Vickie Young.
A suggestion was made to include previous year data in the Minority Retention Grant Survey that will be available next October.
Moved by Thomas Shields, seconded by Khalaf Khalaf, to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried and Chairman Mary Jo Green adjourned the meeting at 11:15.
Respectfully submitted by
Debra McKinney, Secretary
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New Brunswick Doctoral Degree Programs
Many accredited graduate schools offer both Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) and Doctorate degrees as residential, or on-campus programs. It's worth spending some time actually thinking about how to choose a graduate school program so that when it comes time to sorting through doctoral degrees you can marry the two components: the university and the program.
Doctorate Degrees and PhD Degrees: Choosing a Doctoral Program
Essentially, doctorate degrees are not all created equal in that some are geared to students who want to practice their profession and need a doctorate to do so (Medical Doctor: MD) and others are oriented to students who want to conduct research in their field. Choosing a doctoral program is often a reflection of both career goals and personality. You may love psychology but would prefer to stay in the laboratory than see patients in a clinic.
The Professional Doctorate Degree
While usually considered equivalent in academic status and challenging coursework to a PhD, a professional doctorate degree is oriented to those pursuing professional, rather than academic, careers.
Professional doctorate degrees can take 4 years of study past the Bachelor's degree. In fact, many students prefer to skip a Master's degree and apply to a doctoral program straight from college. This may be an option for you, however you may have to make up some Master's level qualifications and have more years of professional experience. As a professional doctorate student, you are expected to take courses and conduct research. The research you do is typically to take existing knowledge and acquired skills and apply it to a specific topic or issue. This is done through a dissertation, a paper or innovation.
Some examples of professional doctorate degrees include:
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctor of Psychology (PsyD)
- Doctor of Education (EdD)
- Doctorate of Medicine (MD)
- Doctor of Engineering (EngD)
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW)
What Is a Doctor of Philosophy?
The Doctor of Philosophy, popularly referred to as the PhD, is as you may notice also a 'doctor' degree. However, the PhD degree is a little different. In some cases, there is less coursework, with more time devoted to research methodology. This is to a certain extent because the dissertation is the central focus. And, unlike the professional doctorate, PhD candidates are expected to produce an original theory or concept to solve an issue or address a problem in their field of study. Their body of research needs to be published in a peer-reviewed journal and defended in front of others. Typically, the entry point to a PhD is a Master's degree. Also common is that a PhD could take about 3 to 4 years to complete after that. Some universities do let students 'fast-track' their master's to a PhD, but you need the grades, skills, and research abilities in place.
Some examples of doctor of philosophy degrees are:
- PhD in Economics
- PhD in Computer Science
- PhD in Psychology
- PhD in English
- PhD in Nursing
- PhD in Social Work
What Should I Look for in a Graduate School?
First off, there is no one answer to what makes a great graduate school or doctorate degree program, since everyone has unique tendencies and needs. That being said, factor in whether you are looking for a professional doctorate or a PhD degree as that may be useful in your search for a university.
5 Things You Must Know Before You Go!
- Location! Location! You can certainly search for doctorate degrees by location (city, state, country). When evaluating, you should factor in whether you are free to re-locate, and if so, whether you prefer a university in a large urban city, or a quieter suburban town. If you are unrestricted in where you go to graduate school, you may want to consider studying abroad for the international perspective. In any case, scheduling a campus visit should be on your 'to-do' list.
- Interaction: Attending a residential program gives you that face-to-face component that online programs can't really mimic. Your future classmates are people you will be brainstorming with or discussing journal articles with. You may want to choose a program where you sense there will be good collaboration or support.
- Advisors and Advice: Your advisor is someone who will be guiding you through the phases of your doctoral degree. In the beginning of your research, he or she may suggest topics, while later on, your advisor should be someone who inspires you to think creatively, poses interesting research questions and is well-funded in their own research.
- Coursework and Accreditation: Choosing a graduate school means evaluating the course curriculum with a critical eye. Some programs, such as law and psychology need to be accredited by specific accreditation organizations. Make sure you know what to look for in terms of industry standards.
- Research: Some universities have research grants and amenities that may make them stand out to you. Think, as well, that you will be spending a lot of time doing research so if you do need to be affiliated with a laboratory of other type of facility you factor this in.
How Do I Search for Accredited PhD Programs?
Finding accredited graduate schools for a professional doctorate degree or PhD is easy on GradSchools.com. There are diverse program listings that might include residential Pharm.D, Doctorate of Social Work. Doctor of Philosophy in Textile Engineering and Science, Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership. In fact, you can look for doctorate degrees-Campus programs in these broad categories to filter your search results:
- Business
- Criminal Justice
- Education
- Fine Arts
- Health and Medicine
- Liberal Arts
- Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
- Public Affairs & Social Sciences
- Religious Studies
- Technology
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Once you have found the category of doctorate degree program you are interested in, you can scroll through the sponsored listings or filter by the location settings mentioned above. The next thing to do is to open a spreadsheet so you can put the name of the graduate school, the date you requested information, the date the admissions office responded, program specifics and application deadline date.
The application itself usually entails some advance preparation, so start looking for accredited graduate schools well in advance. It is not a last minute decision, but one that might set you up for personal and professional success.
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KENNEBUNKPORT, Maine - The kids are back in school, the crowds are gone, the leaves are turning, the weather's inviting, and - a big plus - beach permits are no longer required. Fall is an ideal time for a visit to the Kennebunks, the collective name given the southern coastal communities of Kennebunk (and its Lower Village), Kennebunkport, Kennebunk Beach, Goose Rocks Beach, Arundel, and Cape Porpoise.
Renowned for its summer residents from the social elite, especially George H.W. Bush, the region is equally famous for its eclectic shopping, sand beaches, and architectural riches. Settled by Europeans in the mid-17th century, it became a shipbuilding and seafaring center, which left a legacy of grand homes, many of which are now inns or bed-and-breakfasts, and fishing shacks that have been transformed into tony shops.
Early morning Get the lay of the land before rubber-necking crowds arrive with a leisurely drive or pedal through K'port's Dock Square, along Ocean Avenue (there's a pullout opposite the Bushes' Walker Point estate for serious gawking), looping out to Cape Porpoise to watch lobstermen at work and view Goat Island Light, then perhaps continuing out Route 9 to Goose Neck Beach. Greet the day with a morning stroll along one of the region's prime swaths of sand, perhaps 3,346-foot-long Gooch's Beach, bordered by the breakwater on one end and rocky tidal pools on the other, or Parson's Beach, framed by salt marsh and backed by beach rose-covered dunes, making it especially popular among birdwatchers.
If breakfast doesn't come with your room, invent your own omelet or crepe or, better yet, sink your teeth into the awesome French toast at All-Day Breakfast (55 Western Ave./Route 9, Lower Village, 207-967-5132), a cheery cafe where the waitresses might call you "Dear" and know all the locals by name. It's a great spot to pick up local news and gossip. On Sundays through Nov. 30, Nonantum Resort (95 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 800-552-5651, nonantumresort.com) is offering a Breakfast with an Artist series, a buffet and the opportunity to chat with and view works by an area artist.
Afterward, stroll the 66-acres of St. Anthony's Franciscan Monastery and Retreat (26 Beach Ave., Lower Village, 207-967-2011, framon.net), established by Lithuanian Franciscans who in 1947 purchased the Tudor-style mansion and riverfront estate with grounds originally landscaped by Frederick Law Olmsted's company. Walking paths, most paved for wheelchair and stroller accessibility, lace the woods, and several spots provide views of the Kennebunk River. Everywhere are religious shrines, including the recently restored, eye-catching, modern sculpture created by Vytautas Jonynas (1907-97) for the Vatican Pavilion at the 1964-65 World's Fair. An inexpensive guide to the shrines is available in the gift shop or the guest house.
For a bit more exercise, pedal the 8-mile Ocean Avenue and Cape Porpoise route, the 7-mile Kennebunk Beach loop, or mountain bike the single- and double-track trails in the Tyler Brook Conservation Land. Rental bikes, route information, and guided tours are available from Cape-Able Bike Shop (83 Arundel Road, Kennebunkport, 207-967-4382, capeablebikes.com).
Late morning Time to shop. Dock Square, a jumble of former fishing shacks turned into shops, galleries, and restaurants, is Kennebunkport's heart and mostly open by 10 a.m. Don't miss the shops with second-floor locations, such as The Good Earth (207-967-4635), a pottery shop that's been here since 1974, as these often offer fine harbor views. Compliments Gallery (800-248-2269, complimentsgallery.com/gallery.cfm) sells wonderful and sometimes whimsical American crafts and jewelry; Catwear (800-270-3592, catwear.com) is a must for locally-made fleece fashions; Scalawags (207-967-2775, scalawags.us/kennebunkport) is the place for that perfect souvenir for your pooch - perhaps a lobster suit to wear for Halloween? - and it also has information about pet-friendly spots including the Kennebunk Dog Park (36 Sea Road, kennebunkdogpark.org). While most of the clothing shops tend toward the pricy and upscale, Arbitrage (207-967-9989) carries an eclectic selection of new and consignment items.
Continue the spree across the bridge in Kennebunk's Lower Village, with dozens more possibilities. Find toys for toddlers at The Little Red Wagon (207-967-3422, thelittleredwagon.com) and fanciful antiques and decorator furnishings at Hurlbutt Designs (207-967-4110, hurlbuttdesigns.com/antiques).
Stray a bit off the beaten path to find Mast Cove Galleries (Mast Cove Lane and Maine Street, 207-967-3453, mastcove.com), showing work by more than 100 artists. This is the heart of the historic district. Be sure to meander down the side streets between Route 9 and Ocean Avenue to admire the impressive homes.
Stroll out Ocean Avenue to find Dannah (123 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-8640), a fabulous find for fanciful accessories. It faces Port Lobster (122 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-2081), where you can pick up a lobster-roll lunch, then continue walking along Ocean Avenue, passing the grand and historic Colony Hotel and its beach, and out Parson's Way to St. Anne's Church, stopping to picnic en route.
Otherwise, when hunger strikes, slip into Hurricane (29 Dock Square, 207-967-9111, hurricanerestaurant.com) for excellent soups, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, served in a river-view dining room. Across the bridge in Kennebunk's Lower Village, Hurricane's Port Bakery & Cafe (181 Port Road, Lower Village, 207-967-2263) is an order-at-the-counter spot with a nice selection of soups and salads and indoor and outdoor seating.
Not a shopper? Check out the Seashore Trolley Museum (195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, 207-967-2712, trolleymuseum.org). The museum owns more than 250 transit vehicles from around the globe. Some are fully restored; others are undergoing restoration. Ride a streetcar along a 2-mile track as often as you wish. For a special experience, reserve in advance to be a motorman and drive an antique streetcar.
Afternoon Head uptown and dip into Kennebunk's history. Browse exhibits about dollhouses, art, community treasures, fans, and the 1947 fires, at the Brick Store Museum (117 Main St., Kennebunk, 207-985-4802, brickstoremuseum.org); better yet, take a walking tour of the town's historic district.
Pair it with a visit to Kennebunkport Historical Society sites (207-967-2751, www.kporthistory.org), Nott House (8 Maine St., Kennebunkport, closed for the season until next June) and Pasco Exhibit Center (125-135 North St., Kennebunkport). At Nott House, you can purchase a booklet-with-map for a self-guided tour of the port's architectural history.
If you still have shopping in mind, browse the region's antiques shops. Antiques on 9 (81 Western Ave., Lower Village, 207-967-0492) doesn't look like much from the road, but step inside and it seems to expand, with nooks and crannies on two floors filled with antiques, folk art, fancy linens, even jammies.
Antiques USA (207-985-7766, antiquesusamaine.com) and Arundel Antiques (207-985-7965, arundelantiques.com), adjacent emporia on the corner of Route 1 and Log Cabin Road in Arundel, are multidealer shops with from-my-basement-to-your-attic finds along with some bona fide treasures. Sandwiched between them is a flea market.
Consider breaking for a proper English cream tea, with scones and sweets, served by reservation Thursday through Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the English Meadows Inn (141 Port Road, Lower Village, 207-967-5766, englishmeadowsinn.com). Choose from more than 20 teas or European coffee or cocoa.
Work it off with a late afternoon or sunset kayak paddle with Cape Able Bike Shop's guided Port Paddle tours (207-967-4382, capeablebikes.com) or indulge a little at Cottage Breeze Day Spa (31 Western Ave./Route 9, Lower Village, 207-967-2259, cottagebreeze.com). Or catch the waning light in Cape Porpoise, with visits to the Wright Gallery (5 Pier Road, 207-967-5053, thewrightgallery.com) and Bradbury Brothers Market (167 Main St./Route 9, 207-967-3939, bradburybros.com), which has been serving the community since 1934.
Evening For an ultra-splurge, reserve a table at the White Barn Inn (37 Beach Ave., Lower Village, 207-967-2321, whitebarninn.com), a Relais & Châteaux member that is the only AAA Five Diamond, Mobil 5 Star restaurant northeast of New York.
Too pricey, too froufrou? Calm it down at chef-owned Pier 77 and The Ramp (77 Pier Road, Cape Porpoise, 207-967-8600, pier77restaurant.com), with a wall of windows framing the lobster boat-filled harbor. Upstairs is a casual fine dining restaurant with a pianist playing during most dinners. Downstairs is The Ramp, a cozy pub with a sports-bar motif without a wall of blaring big-screen TVs (just one by the bar).
For dinner in a romantic setting, make reservations at On The Marsh (46 Western Ave./Route 9, Lower Village, 207-967-2299, onthemarsh.com) or the Cape Arundel Inn (208 Ocean Ave., Kennebunkport, 207-967-2125, capearundelinn.com), where every table has a knockout view of crashing surf.
For a creative organic menu with vegan, vegetarian, and carnivore choices, and live music on Friday nights, snag a table at Bandaloop (2 Dock Square, 207-967-4994, bandaloop.biz).
Hilary Nangle can be reached at hilarynangle.com.


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A letter in the March 14 Tomahawk Leader:
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As parents of former athletes, my husband and I were required to sign the Athletic Code of Conduct and our children were to sign and uphold it. We went so far as to not permit them to participate in or attend any social or athletic event if they had not attended school that day.
Rules were made and they were expected to honor them. If broken, they knew that they would not need the School Board or the WIAA to decide the matter because we were both judge and jury and our decision was final.
It is sad that times have changed so drastically and promises made are not promises kept by so many today. If children cannot respect themselves to do what is right, how can they expect others to respect them?
As parents, it is our duty to set the kind of example our children are proud to look up to, in ways that command loyalty and respect. If we as parents cannot be that example, who can?
Respectfully submitted,
Kay Johnson
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Prior to joining The Climate Group as Fundraising Manager in 2012, David worked in the philanthropy team at Arthritis Research UK focusing on cultivating relationships leading to five and six-figure donations. In the past David led door-to-door fundraising teams for many charities including Action Aid and Merlin, and volunteered as a mentor for the Institute of Fundraising. Outside of fundraising, David worked for several years as a wine merchant.
David studied Archaeology and Anthropology, and then took a Masters degree in International Relations at Cambridge University. He wrote his PhD on the intellectual history of the United Nations at the London School of Economics.


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