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Campbell Takes Series Opener from Valparaiso in 10 Innings
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Valparaiso (4-8)
Campbell (11-3)
3/9/2012 | Buies Creek, N.C. | Attendance: 79
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Friday, March 09, 2012
Valparaiso forced extra innings for the fourth time in its first 12 games of the season on Friday afternoon, but Campbell became the first team to defeat the Crusaders after the ninth inning, downing the Brown and Gold 6-5 in 10 innings at Taylor Field in Buies Creek, N.C.
Jake Kirkland hit his fourth home run of the season for the Camels with one out in the 10th inning as Campbell took the opening game of the three-game series.
"It's disappointing to lose a game like this," head coach Tracy Woodson said. "We had a 4-1 lead and let them chip away. We did battle back to force extra innings, but that's little consolation."
Campbell struck first on Friday afternoon as Josh Holskey doubled home David Olson with the game's first run in the bottom of the second inning.
Valpo responded in the top of the third, taking the lead. Andrew Bain (Indianapolis, Ind./Park Tudor H.S.) singled with one out, and two batters later scored on a Steven Scoby (Delton, Mich./Delton Kellogg H.S.) double down the rightfield line. Chris Manning (Lake Forest, Calif./El Toro H.S.) followed with an infield single, plating Scoby, who had moved to third on the throw to the plate in an attempt to retire Bain.
The Crusaders added to their lead in the fourth. Elliott Martin (Irvine, Calif./University H.S.) singled and moved to second on a two-out hit by Billy Cribbs (Rochester, Mich./Rochester H.S.). After both runners moved up 90 feet on a passed ball, Bain delivered a two-run single up the middle to make it 4-1 Valpo.
The Camels pulled within 4-2 in the bottom of the fourth on a sacrifice fly by Holskey and took the lead in the seventh. With two outs, back-to-back singles put the tying runs on base and Jimmy Brenneman laced a triple to right, scoring himself on a Crusader error to put Campbell on top 5-4.
Valpo immediately battled back. Manning singled with one out and promptly stole second. Will Hagel (Arlington Heights, Ill./Prospect H.S.) came through with the game-tying single to right, knotting the game at five and eventually forcing extra innings.
Neither starter earned a decision in the game, as each worked 7.1 innings. Tyler Deetjen (Saint Charles, Ill./East H.S.) allowed five runs, four of which were earned, on 11 hits and struck out four without walking any Camels. Matt Sergey also allowed four earned runs of the five he surrendered, giving up eight hits. He walked two and fanned six.
Jarad Miller (Fort Wayne, Ind./Carroll H.S.) suffered the loss (2-1) for the Crusaders, allowing just the one home run in two innings of work. Logan Self (3-1) picked up the win for Campbell, pitching 2.2 innings of scoreless relief.
Hagel and Scoby each extended their hitting streaks to seven straight games while Cribbs tallied a hit in his sixth straight contest. Manning and Bain each had two hits for Valpo as part of the Crusaders' nine-hit attack.
Michael Felton had three hits to lead the Camels as the hosts tallied 12 total on the day.
"We have to get over this one quickly and get ready to go tomorrow," Woodson concluded.
Valparaiso (4-8) and Campbell (11-3) will wrap up the three-game weekend series on Saturday afternoon with a doubleheader at Taylor Field. First pitch in the opener is slated for 12 p.m. CST.


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Patch has asked the candidates running for an at-large seat on the Fairfax County School Board a series of questions on discipline policy reform - a topic fast becoming a key issue in this race.
1. Do you think the recent reforms passed by the school board changing the discipline policy were appropriate?
The recent reforms passed by the School Board were a good start in what I hope proves to be an on-going dialogue with students, parents, teachers and administrators. These policies have been on the books for years, since I was a student. As the only candidate who's been through FCPS within the past decade, I've seen first-hand the deleterious effects these policies have had on my peers. Mistakes that students make in their K-12 years shouldn't ruin their prospects for attending college—they should be learning experiences. I think the policy changes passed by the school board are a good first step in that direction.
2. How would you have voted on this issue?
The FCPS discipline policy needs to be transparent, follow due process and allow for students to learn from their mistakes. To ensure a transparent process, I support giving parents the option to receive copies of disciplinary proceedings and have a court reporter present to transcribe the hearings. To ensure due process, I would advocate that students who might be referred to law enforcement be notified of their right to remain silent and that parents or guardians of students under 18 would be contacted before questioning. Finally, to give students the opportunity to learn from their mistakes, I would've voted with the school board to require administrators to consider alternatives, like community service, before transferring students to other schools.
3. What is your opinion on the involuntary transfer policy that allows schools to move students to other schools as punishment?
When you take students away from their close friends and activities, you take away what's most important to them. It's no surprise that students have a difficult time adjusting to new schools. Transfers no doubt hinder the student's learning experience and leave them without the support necessary to regain a solid academic footing. However, in egregious violations of SR&R, when students harm other students, faculty or staff—for example, by bullying or fighting—principals should retain the transfer option as a last resort to ensure the educational environment is not disrupted and community members are not harmed.
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Suspended students need to have access to learning opportunities during their suspension so that they don't fall behind in class work. This can be accomplished by allowing distance learning using basic video conferencing software such as Skype without requiring a great investment in technology. If students are appealing their suspension, they should be allowed to attend school after they've served their time—they shouldn't be forced to stay at home and fall further behind while they're appealing.
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- Ryan holds a B.A. in Anthropology and East Asian Studies from the University of Virginia and a Master's of International Affairs from Columbia University with a concentration in human rights.
- Ryan currently works in the International Operations and Policy office of The Boeing Company and is a Mandarin Chinese tutor.
- He has led grassroots student advocacy efforts for diversity initiatives, curriculum internationalization, and academic freedom at the state level.
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JOPLIN, Mo. —
My dog genuinely loves car rides. I am certain it is one of her favorite things ever, ranking somewhere in between chewing a giant rawhide and receiving an epic belly rub.
However, I am not a huge fan of having my dog in the car.
If my dog is in my car, it usually means that we are on a road trip. I'm from the north part of the state, so any time I go home I make a three-hour trip with my dog. She tends to move around a lot, and that isn't conducive to safe driving.
Missouri does not have any state laws on the books pertaining specifically to pets and driving. The state does have distracted driver laws that mainly pertain to using a cellphone while operating a motor vehicle.
But a law was passed (SB 717) last year making distracted driving a class C misdemeanor. The law basically states that anything that takes your sole attention from driving can be a ticketed offense.
I support safe driving, and I know that I am guilty of letting my pet distract me when I am on the road. I did a little research to find ways to help increase our safety while we're on the road.
Before putting your dog in the car, I suggest giving it a quick brush to remove any loose hair. Dog hair is a pain to clean out of a car. It tends to get blown around and can be an eyesore on dark interiors.
If you have time, a nail trim isn't a bad idea, either. It will help cut down on your dog's desire to dig in to your interior or dashboard.
I also suggest making sure that your dog's collar is secure and that its tags are in place and readable. You don't want your dog taking off in a strange place with no way of getting back to you.
Once you are getting ready to disembark, you have a few options. The old, tried-and-true method is to travel with a kennel. It is quick, secure and the dog won't be running around the car.
I am not a fan of this method. Generally, the kennel will be shaky, which can bump your dog, depending on the road conditions. Also, in case of a wreck, it is one more thing to go flying through your car.
Kennels also take away your pet's pleasure of being on a road trip. Why not let your pet enjoy it? This is where the pet seat belt comes in.
Basically, these are harnesses that slide through a normal seat belt and hold your dog in a relatively stationary position, but allows for some lateral movement, including sitting and standing. Make sure that your harness includes a D-ring for easy leashing to get in and out of the car.
Remember, there will be a period of adjustment for anything that is new to your pet. The more you use a restraint, the more your pet will start to enjoy it.
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When Forever Evil #6 finally revealed the identity of the hooded prisoner first seen and teased at during the finale of "Trinity War," we felt vindicated—but also completely and utterly shocked and surprised.
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With production underway on Constantine, NBC's new pilot from executive producers Daniel Cerone & David S. Goyer and director Neil Marshall, NBC, Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment have released the first image of series star Matt Ryan in character as John Constantine.
After last month's future-set spoiler issue, this week's BATMAN #29 marks the return of "Zero Year" and the conclusion of the storyline's second chapter, "Dark City." If you've been reading, you know that the still pretty untested Dark Knight has been dealing with no shortage of problems, including a city-wide blackout, a major storm and plenty of trouble from the Gotham City Police Department. However, most disturbing of all may be the grotesquely malformed corpses that have been popping up around the city—the gruesome calling card of a previously unheard of villain known as Doctor Death.
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People say that it's not good to live in the past, but we respectfully disagree. At least when it comes to Batman. After last week's spoilerrific flash-forward issue, this week marks the return of Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo's "Zero Year" in BATMAN #29. When last we left our young hero, he was literally drowning in trouble, and this week's cover should make it pretty clear which of his adversaries is behind it. But how will he escape? For the answer to that riddle, you'll need to pick up the issue, which serves as the conclusion to the second chapter of "Zero Year," which we've been calling "Dark City."
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The District Court attempted to change its rules at the eleventh hour to treat this case differently than other trials in the district. Not only did it ignore the federal statute that establishes the procedures by which its rules may be amended, its express purpose was to broadcast a high-profile trial that would include witness testimony about a contentious issue. If courts are to require that others follow regular procedures, courts must do so as well.


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Beyond New Jersey's borders, Gov. Chris Christie's post-Hurricane Sandy motives have been a topic of debate.
His embrace of President Barack Obama following his arrival in New Jersey after the storm drew jeers from hardline Republicans concerned with the image it would present so close to the election.
Some on the left have even intimated that the handshake, delivered soon after New Jersey was hit by the most devastating storm in its history, and as millions of residents remained without power, was a calculated move on Christie's part that could lead to him throwing his hat in the ring for the Democratic nomination in the 2016 Presidential election.
None of it matters, Christie said to a standing room only audience at Belmar's municipal center late Thursday afternoon. Politics aside, every decision he's made in response to Hurricane Sandy, and every decision he's going to make as the state begins its long road toward recovery, will be in the best interest of New Jersey.
"I'm going to be a governor that's going to lead in a bipartisan way," he told the crowd.
Belmar played host to Christie's 99th town hall meeting, his first since Hurricane Sandy hit. Christie began the meeting by offering a bit of perspective about the historical impact the storm has had on New Jersey and the importance of building back better than ever.
Christie fielded questions from the public about his grand – but not so grand to Christie – political aspirations, charter school facility funding, and even the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre. The topic most on the minds of those who attended Thursday's town hall meeting, however, focused squarely on the "what nows" following Sandy.
Much of New Jersey's restoration plans are tied to a $60.4 billion aid bill currently being discussed in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, he said. Christie said the bill, which would aid restoration efforts in Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, though primarily the latter two, represents not only what's fair, but what's right.
With legislators mired in budget planning ahead of the anticipated fiscal cliff, Christie said he understands why some elected officials have lost site of what's important, taking care of the country's citizens.
"They can return to bickering once they are done with the first responsibility of government, which is the protection of the lives and public property of (the country's) citizens," he said, adding that bill represents a reasonable request following assessment of damage in the three states. "We need them to pass it."
Senate Republicans have countered with a $23.8 billion Sandy aid package, nearly a third of what Obama requested, though it's unlikely to stick. Christie said he's concerned that political posturing and partisan politics could delay states from getting the disaster relief in time. He urged Senate and Congressional leaders to pass the original aid bill quickly, saying it will allow states to implement restoration efforts at the start of the New Year.
In all, Christie said 346,000 homes were damaged or destroyed in Hurricane Sandy. And while the Federal Emergency Management Agency has deployed some temporary housing in New Jersey and continues to provide aid in the way of rental assistance to those who have lost their homes, Christie said the need for shelter hasn't been that great in New Jersey.
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On those nights you think you've exhausted all surfable channels, remember that San Francisco's government access station isn't all Board of Supervisors meetings and public events announcements. Indeed, the most compelling programming on SFGTV (Channel 26 on your cable dial) is delivered courtesy of the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. This occasional slide show of pets runs through photos and descriptions of the latest menagerie up for adoption at our local SPCA. As an added and entertaining bonus, the blurbs read like personal ads, revealing tidbits about the pets like "loves cuddles and car rides" or "would be a great companion at an outdoor cafe." Sure, it's a terrific way to find a new doggie or kitty. But even if your landlord doesn't allow pets, the channel will leave you thinking about a lot of things. Like, why do those three rats want to be adopted together? And who names a quail "Dan"?


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The spiritual sequel to Demons Souls, the action RPG Dark Souls is set in a rich, dark fantasy universe. Intense action within the dungeons, encounters with terrifying enemies and innovative online features combine for a unique gaming experience. Dark Souls' world breaks down barriers with a fluid design encourages exploration and promotes an adaptation experience. At a time when the players come face to face with terrifying enemies and find new areas, the infallible system and reward challenge takes possession of everything to offer a sense of achievement without equal.
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Finally the successor to Demon's Souls has arrived and it's absolutely brilliant.
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- Addictive, challenging combat where you have to learn from your mistakes
- Incredibly varied bestiary
- Persistent online world mechanics that elevate it above and beyond any action-RPG we've seen before
We dislike
- A few technical issues means production values aren't as polished as they could have been
- Having to exit out of the inventory twice can lead to unnecessary deaths
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I can't stop thinking about Dark Souls. When I'm not playing From Software's action-RPG I'm yearning for it, yet when I am playing it I'm like a lost soul wishing there was someone I could turn to for help in this lonely, unforgiving place. I knew it would be hard – Demon's Souls set us all up for that - but I still feel unprepared, like a man sent out into the wild with nothing but a dagger...
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Dark Souls art book is coming to western shores
Udon Entertainment has confirmed it will publish Dark Souls: Design Work in the U.S. and Europe later this year. Previously released in Japan, the art book will arrive in western shops on November 12 and will set you back £29.99/$28.91. "Featuring key visuals, concept art, characte...
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Dark Souls sells over 2 million copies
From Software has revealed that Dark Souls has shifted north of 2.3 million copies globally since its launch in 2011. The studio's head honcho, Eiichi Nakajima, made the announcement during an event in Japan, as reported by Gpara (via NeoGAF). Nakajima-san also used this opportunity to c...
- Posted Apr 12th 2013
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VGA 2012: Dark Souls sequel announced
Jessica Alba swooned fans this evening at the Video Game Awards as she announced the upcoming sequel to Dark Souls. The trailer opens up with a male warrior climbing down into a cave, only to come across the skeleton of a dragon. The trailer then opens up to a vast landscape overlooking a mountaint...
- Posted Dec 7th 2012
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Dark Souls plagued with DLC, autosaving issue
Dark Souls is reported to have quite the issue in regards to players trying to play the downloadable content. Upon finishing the story of Dark Souls, the game saves automatically and forces the save into a New Game+ save. Normally, this wouldn't be a problem, but the DLC that's been released for Da...
- Posted Oct 26th 2012
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Dark Souls Artorias of the Abyss coming to PSN, XBL
Dark Souls' Artorias of the Abyss content will be released for PlayStation Network and Xbox LIVE in October 2012, Namco Bandai Games has announced. Originally debuting in the Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition, this challenging expansion offers all-new environments to explore, plus fresh bo...
- Posted Sep 19th 2012
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Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition gets console release date
Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition is slated for release on consoles on Oct. 26, according to publisher Namco Bandai. With more than 10 hours of additional content, the edition will cause newbies to pull their hair out every inch of their journey, while veterans can eat up all the extras. Com...
- Posted Aug 27th 2012
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Prepare to die this winter with new Dark Souls DLC
Brutal RPG Dark Souls will be receiving fresh content this winter in the shape of the Artorias of the Abyss expansion. The DLC will hit PlayStation Network and Xbox Live having previously been included in the PC version of From Software's critically acclaimed gloomy hack-n'-slash. It...
- Posted May 31st 2012
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Dark Souls has sold over one million units in the west
Namco Bandai has announced that brutal RPG Dark Souls has sold over one million copies across North America and Europe. The publisher confirmed that the game, developed by From Software, moved approximately 1.19 million copies in the west. Japanese sales weren't included, however. As the...
- Posted May 8th 2012
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FromSoftware teases sequel to Dark Souls
In an interview with Gametrailers.com, Masanori Takeuchi and Eiichi Nakajima, head of research and development of FromSoftware and executive producer respectively, tease a potential continuation of the Souls series. When asked about the future of the Souls series, Takeuchi responded, "Of cours...
- Posted Apr 5th 2012
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Could From Software bring an experience like Dark Souls to PS Vita?
The developers behind Demon's Souls and Dark Souls are looking to expand its reach in the handheld market, but it's still interested in making challenging games for the core audience. It sounds like the company is interested in working on core experiences for new platforms, but whethe...
- Posted Mar 9th 2012
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Why Dark Souls Could Win Game Of The Year 2011
Fancy a challenge…a real challenge? Well, if you haven't done so already, go and grab yourselves a copy of Demon's Souls, one of the most formidable RPGs that you'll ever play. Though it wasn't marketed particularly well outside of Japan in the lead up to launch, wo...
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ANDOVER — Kenneth Eugene Wisniewski Jr., 56, of Andover, Ohio, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013.
Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Wednesday, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, 481 S. Main St., Andover, with the Rev. Matthew Albright as celebrant. Burial of cremated remains will take place following in Maple Grove Cemetery, Andover.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the funeral home.
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From the vibrancy of Singapore to the breathtaking beauty of Vienna, these five cities are not just global tourism destinations, they are truly the (meeting) centers of it all.
1. Singapore
It's the top city in the world for conventions for nine years running, and shows no signs of seceding its title anytime soon. The island country of Singapore is one of the smallest in the world, but makes up for it by having the largest presence in the events industry, hosting more than 130 World Congresses in 2010 alone.
The business of meeting is almost an effortless art in the beauteous city of the same name. Mix in premier meeting space like the expanded Singapore Expo, luxury hotels including the highly regarded Oasia, fine art, even finer dining, amazing shopping (Bugis Street is a must-stop for shopaholics with more than 800 boutiques!), fascinating cultural experiences with an amazing nightlife scene and it's easy to see why Singapore is the top events destination.
2. Vienna
Hosting more than 2,000 large-scale meetings and events a year, Vienna is the second most popular international destination for meetings and events. The Austrian city boasts three convention centers while more than 85 conference hotels give meeting planners a venue for almost every need.
When business draws to an end, the arts abound, from theater and opera to performances of classical music as well as dozens of museums. Of course, just as breathtaking is the city's storied architectural history, from modern to enchantingly storybook.
Business travelers can enjoy direct flights to Vienna from many European cities to Vienna International Airport. Ground transportation includes lots of public transportation choices from rail to trams.
3. Barcelona
The second-largest city in Spain, Barcelona may not be number one on this list just yet but it's on its way. One of its latest coups? Landing a seven-year contract for the World Congress of GSMA Mobile (2012-2018), the mobile industry's must-attend event, and with it the title of Mobile World Capital.
The city's famed beaches and close to 70 lush parks provide a breathtaking backdrop for meetings and conventions while it's museums (check out the newly opened Rock Museum) to amazing fashion (drop by Las Arenas, a former bullfighting ring that's now a mall!), it's not hard to see why favor Barcelona for its mix of both business and pleasure.
4. Paris
The City of Lights is a glow over the fact that it hosted 954 World Congresses in 2010, a new record for Paris.
Meeting planners and business travelers alike love this city of romance for more than just its exquisite charm (although, that certainly helps). They also adore its cuisine, its wine (oh, its wine!), its couture boutiques, its iconic monuments (the Eiffel Tower!), its museums (the Louvre!) and, well, I think you get the point.
5. Berlin
Berlin hosts more than 113,000 events a year, an especially impressive number when you consider that it only just started actively marketing to the convention industry in 2001. More than 9.1 million travel to Berlin to conduct business and the 2012 opening of the new Berlin Brandenburg airport should only cause those numbers to soar even further.
Meeting planners are appreciative of the city's commitment to green initiatives. The new fairground hall of ICC Berlin is also highly anticipated by event organizers. It is also interesting to note that Berlin is the world market leader for medical conventions.
When business comes to an end for the day, convention-goers may find themselves at a loss as to just where to begin as Berlin is renowned for just about everything, from its orchestras and museums (check out the East Side Gallery for a moving display showcasing the Berlin Wall as art) to its architecture and nightlife.


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Secrets of Successful House Flippers
Investors flipped some 100,000 homes in 2012's first half, making an average of about $30,000 per house.
[Read: 6 Tips for a Budget-Friendly Home Makeover.]
Don't put it on the market too soon. "A lot of rookie people are in such a rush to get a property on the market, and it's not ready yet," says Doug Clark, a house flipper in Salt Lake City and cohost of Flip Men on Spike TV. "I used to do it and every time I did it, I started feeling like a builder, getting all these special requests from buyers. Wait until the absolute end, when it looks right, smells right, and it's staged with furniture."
Get a good, qualified buyer. If a buyer falls in love with the property but can't afford the mortgage, you'll waste precious time, so it's a good idea to get pre-qualification from a reputable mortgage broker. "Get to the point of sale knowing the person you're selling to is qualified to purchase the property," says Seymour. "Otherwise, that slows down the selling time, and it seasons the property on the market. It makes the whole project stale, and people start looking for price drops." Plus, the longer a property sits on the market, the greater the likelihood that profits could get eaten by carrying costs.


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NORMAN — Norman youth and adults are invited to enter the sixth annual International Photography Contest sponsored by Norman's Sister City and international relations organization, PASSPORTS.
Photos for the Student and Adult Contest "My Hometown-Norman" should depict sights and scenes of Norman that best show the city, people and culture that Norman can share with its Sister Cities in other countries. The International Scenes Contest is open to all ages and requires that photos were taken outside the United States.
An opening reception for entering photographers will be hosted 5:30 p.m. Friday at Astronomics, 110 E. Main St. Photograph entries should be submitted between 4 and 6 p.m. Wednesday. The photography exhibit will be displayed to the public from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as part of Norman's Art Walk event.
All photos should be no smaller than 8" x 10" and no larger than 9" x 12" and must be mounted on vertical (portrait orientation) black foam or mat board 15" x 20" or 16" x 20". Black foam matting boards will be available at the registration tables Wednesday if needed.
Anyone may enter Hometown Norman or International Scenes photos, meeting the criteria.
"We are looking for images of Norman that best represent our community, its events and everyday life. We will share the Norman scenes with the citizens of our Sister Cities and international travelers who want to learn more about Norman," said Marles Bradley, president of the PASSPORTS organization.
"The International Travel Photo contest will spotlight those wonderful shots that Norman citizens have captured while experiencing scenes and cultures around the world. It is amazing how many individuals from Norman tour for business, leisure and service all around the world."
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Counseling and Health Services offers free and confidential support and education to BCC students. We aim to aid students in understanding and addressing the harmful effects of excessive alcohol and other substance use. Below, you will find a summary of our services. For more information, please call us at 508.678.2811, ext. 2234.
Your academic success is important to us, and we look forward to providing the support and guidance you need to succeed!
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Screening and brief interventions
After filling out a short survey -- in person or online -- relating to your alcohol and/or drug use, we can offer immediate feedback on how you can potentially avoid future alcohol- and drug-related problems. All information is kept strictly confidential.
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For students who wish to address alcohol and/or other substance use concerns, we offer a five-session series where you can meet individually with a clinician to talk about your personal goals and develop a plan to address them. As with all of our services, these sessions are free and completely confidential.
Through Project ASSIST, we collaborate closely with Stanley Street Treatment and Resources (SSTAR), a large, non-profit multi-service agency that offers mental health and substance abuse treatment services and other local agencies. As such, we have the capacity to locate the services you need.
How do I know if I or my friends or other students have a problem?
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Cartoongate and the Long Road to Civilization
Twelve political cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad tell us more about Western fears of Islam than they do about Muslim attitudes.
BY: Mark LeVine
Has the Muslim world gone that mad? Do a billion Muslims really want to kill a few uncouth cartoonists because they violated Muslim religious sensibilities, however dear they may be?
Luckily, the answer to both questions is no. In fact, what some Islamic scholars are calling "cartoongate"--the publication in more than a half-dozen European papers of insulting cartoons of the Prophet Muhammad--is revealing more about the state of the Western world--particularly European fears of Islam--than about Islam today.
Originally published in September 2005 in a Danish newspaper, The depictions of Muhammad include some very insulting images indeed: Islam's Prophet with a turban-shaped bomb on his head; Muhammad at the Pearly Gates informing newly arrived suicide bombers that Heaven has "run out of virgins" (an allusion to the 72 heavenly virgins who supposedly await martyrs); Muhammad menacingly holding a sword with two veiled women behind him, and so on. The images were commissioned because the paper's editor was having trouble finding anyone willing to caricature the Prophet, depictions of whom are prohibited according to Muslim tradition.
These images have supposedly unleashed a firestorm of protest across the Muslim world. Yet the reality, as so often is the case when it comes to Western portrayals of Muslims, is different than the rhetoric. Yes, tens of thousands of Muslims have marched in protest against the cartoons; but out of 1.4 billion, that's not exactly a huge number. And death threats have been made by some extremist groups. But however upset they may be, most Muslims have not taken to the streets, and if they're protesting, it is through the modern democratic method of demonstrations and threatens to boycott Danish products.
As the latest protests in Beirut make clear, the reasons behind them combine elements of class, politics, and religious identity. The consulates are often located in wealthy neighborhoods that are home to the country's elites, wealthy foreigners, and expensive shops far beyond the means of most protesters. And the protest organizers are most often groups looking to gain political capital by challenging weak governments at a moment of heightened tension.
At the same time, however, the intense anger and occasional violence of the protests point to a central problem for Muslim activists across the world: the absence of leaders with a commitment to creative non-violence that can both rally angry co-religionists and transform the terms of the public debate.
Islam can't be blamed for this leadership vacuum. Among the successful political movements against war and autocratic rule in the past two decades, most of them (such as in Eastern Europe, South Korea, Indonesia, the Philippines, or Mexico) have occurred in places where either the state collapsed, or there was enough openness in the political system to permit the building of mass movements for social change. But the Muslim world is far too complex and varied for any single movement or leader, however charismatic, to unite it in a common purpose. And at the level of individual states, most Middle Eastern and North African regimes are strong enough to prevent the emergence of successful non-violent mass movements that could seriously challenge their power (as we saw in 2005 with the failed promise of the Egyptian elections and Lebanon's democracy movement). The limited ability of figures such as Iran's Shirin Ebadi, the 2003 Nobel Peace Prize-winning lawyer and human rights advocate, or Mubarak Awad, the respected founder of the Palestinian Center for the Study of Non-Violence in Jerusalem, to parlay their international recognition into successful movements for social change demonstrates the obstacles before even the most well-known and committed activists in the face of despotic regimes.
This stifling of the public sphere and the absence of civil society have had a profound impact in and outside the Muslim-majority world. It has fostered the growth of a younger, angrier, militant religious culture among the poor and middle class in Muslim countries and the disaffected segments of Europe's Muslim populations. Epitomized, at the extreme, by al-Qa'eda—and only slightly less threateningly by the protesters torching consulates and threatening death to cartoonists this past weekend--this culture appears incapable of breaking the cycle of violence. For these militants, the world is black and white--either for or against Islam--and the idea of engaging in difficult dialogues across the cultural divide is a waste of time.
But there's also a growing number of younger Muslims who move back and forth between their own and other cultures (not just Western, but African, Indian, and others as well). They are working to build an alternative to a culture of confrontation as the best way to solve the problems within their own societies and with the West. While the Danish cartoonists might have been exercising their right to free speech in penning the offensive cartoons, they have made it much harder for these moderate and progressive Muslims to build coalitions within and outside their communities.
And the reactions of the Western media generally have been almost as harmful, particularly toward moderate Muslims' attempts at peacefully registering their extreme distaste for the cartoons. For example, why do Western media portray large-scale protests and boycotts—time-honored tactics used by many other religious and ethnic groups--as undemocratic when Muslims engage in them?
Nor is the Western press helping to contextualize this controversy by pointing out America's own less-than-sterling recent record on free speech. Let's remember that the U.S. government has admitted targeting al-Jazeera news bureaus, and has both arrested and detained without trial journalists who were reporting news that challenged the official American version of events, particularly in the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Is there editorial rationale for painting the founder of Islam as a bloodthirsty terrorist?...
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October Halifest draws hundreds
- Last Updated on 07:42 AM 10/29/12
- BY Danielle Vaughn
More than 500 people made their way to the Halifax Farmers Market Saturday for a day of food, fun and festivities during October Halifest.
Sponsored by the Town of Halifax, the first ever Halifest was a success, according to Event Coordinator Susi Robbins.
The Farmers Market sold out of stew during the event and raised more than $600 for new tables, scales, tents and other equipment for the market next year, Robbins said.
A total of 36 vendors from Halifax County and surrounding counties came out to sell their goods to the crowds, and 9-year–old Kirsten Wellons along with Linda and Mark Satterfield provided live entertainment. The Halifax Hillbillies also performed Saturday during the festivities.
The Halifax County Fire Department was on site with two fire trucks and their fire safety demonstration trailer.
Belinda Poole gave a Zumba demonstration, and the Farmers Market vendors presented Town Assistant Denise Barksdale with a gift for all her hard work during the season.
Louise the Clown entertained the kids during the event and passed out goodies in bags donated by Margie and Terry Mchoe.
Kids were able to pet miniature ponies at the petting farm provided by Carl Hurd, and the Halifax County Little Theater provided body painting and dress up. The Humane Society was also at the event adopting out kittens.
A local bank sponsored a pumpkin-carving contest with $35 being awarded to the first place winner.
Harper Ballance was the first place winner, Maelyn Freshour was the second place winner, and Carrie Midkiff was the third place winner.
Those who attended really enjoyed the festivities, Robbins said, and local resident Lorrie Bray said, "Everything was wonderful."
Bray said she initially came out to the event because of her mother, and she was glad she came because she really enjoyed the great prices and the animals.
Barbara Waller and her grandsons, Hunter and Mason Powell, also enjoyed the event saying the food and the musical entertainment provided by Kirsten Wellons was wonderful.
Liza Fulton with Halifax County Chamber of Commerce said, "It's a great event. There are lots of local vendors, music, food and a petting zoo. It's awesome for the kids. My kids have enjoyed that. It's really good for people to come out to Halifax and see what they have to offer."


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By JEROD CLAPP
After coming home from preschool, Liberty Norman plays with her younger sister while her mom works around the house. She spends a little time with dad before he goes to his second-shift job, doing everything he can to keep the household afloat and give his girls a good Christmas.
Cassie and Mike Norman love their daughters, but their pocketbooks were hit hard in August when they learned Liberty has global developmental delay and central nervous system dysfunction.
Developing problems
At 4 years old, Liberty's condition has put her mental development on track with that of a 2-year-old. With medical bills piling on and three loan modifications later, the family no longer qualifies for modifications because the amount of the loan exceeds the value of their modular home.
This year, Cassie and Mike are able to give Liberty and her sister, Annabelle, what they want for Christmas. But with thousands in medical expenses looming, the family still needs help with their finances.
"We haven't even been able to start her treatment because of the medical expenses," Cassie said. "We got the bill for… the place we got her evaluated at, and that bill alone was almost $1,000. That is after our insurance paid their portion."
Preschool has helped Libby, though. Cassie said she's able to speak in sentences and sing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," but she has a long way to go before she's caught up with her peers.
"The maturity level she's reached in the last year and a half has been amazing, but she's still not where she needs to be," Cassie said. "Right now, she should be identifying letters, she should be able to trace a line or trace her name when it's written. She can't do that because she doesn't understand the language that you're telling her to be able to do it."
While the speech therapy at school has helped Liberty, the additional treatment she needs would cost the family another $100 a week.
Other diagnostics have cost the family a lot of money. Genetic tests on Liberty were paid 90 percent by their insurance, but a bill for $621 still hit the family hard.
Pediatricians also recommended the family get Annabelle, 21 months old, checked out, especially since she exhibits some of the same signs Liberty did at that age.
Insurance battles have also plagued the family. Because Liberty's conditions are not considered congenital and she wasn't diagnosed as autistic, they were initially told the speech and behavioral therapy weren't covered.
But with help from their pediatrician, they learned they qualify for 24 speech therapy sessions a year, which will help Liberty catch up to her age group.
Cassie said they've applied for Medicaid and Social Security disability benefits. Although Liberty qualifies as disabled, the family makes too much money to get benefits.
Earning their keep
Mike is a steel fitter at Jeff Boat. He usually heads to work at about 2 p.m. to put beams together for barges. He said while he tries to get as much overtime as he can, he never really knows what his schedule looks like from week to week.
While he has opportunities for overtime, rain can keep him at home.
"That's one of the reasons I took second shift, because the pay's better," Mike said. "I work as much as I can. There might be some weeks I work 55, 60 hours and there are some weeks I'm only working 20. It depends on the weather."
While he's away from home, Cassie said she babysits two children to make some extra money, even though she already has two kids of her own to keep an eye on. But she also said she hoped other children might help Liberty progress her development faster.
"I thought maybe by babysitting the other kids, that would give Libby a little more one-on-one interaction with children, but these are younger kids," Cassie said. "So it's not putting her up a level, it's keeping her at their level."
Cassie worked as a substitute teacher until June. After Liberty was diagnosed with her conditions a couple of months later, Cassie decided her efforts should be focused on her daughter's well-being.
"I can't go back to work until she's back where she needs to be," Cassie said. "Because if I go back to work, what's to say she's not going to fall back farther behind? And I can't take that chance."
But while she was working, the economy kept her in a revolving door of jobs. Not working while school was out of session was a problem and a temp agency led to layoff after layoff.
Cassie said socializing doesn't really fit into the family's schedule, either. Aside from her parents, who help watch the children a couple times a week, she said they stay at home a lot.
"We have one set of friends we talk to regularly," Cassie said. "We don't really get to go out, that's not part of the routine. And weekends are mostly [Mike] being able to spend time with the girls and then that's my break."
Mike said he loves the time he gets to spend with his girls, even if it means he has to sacrifice sleeping in.
"It's real difficult," Mike said. "I want to spend as much time as I can with my kids, but when I spend time with them, it's taking away from everything else like sleep. But you just kind of try to even things out."
Accepting help
Elisabeth Cridlin, the family's case manager with New Hope Services, said the Normans have been hesitant to ask for help since she started working with them. She said that was one of the reasons she tried to find ways to help them.
"They try however they can be self-sufficient," Cridlin said. "Even though they need the help, they'd prefer to continue to give to their friends and their community. They want to do all the right things, they want to pay all their bills, they want to pay their mortgage on time."
Cassie said she works with people in her community to help other families in need. While Cridlin told them she could find aid, Cassie said she would insist on giving back if they accepted help.
"She would say if we needed anything from the food pantry to let her know," Cassie said. "But I said if that happens, I'm giving something back. It's just not in our genetic makeup [to ask for help]."
But she said she also tries to give time to her friends and family, even if it's just talking them through a difficult situation.
"We can't give financially, but we give with our time," Cassie said. "If you've ever talked to anybody and you feel like you've talked them out of doing something stupid or talked them into doing right, that's what I mean by giving."
She said a conversation with her mother helped her come to the conclusion that after trying to help others for so long, maybe it was time for her to accept a supporting hand.
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Cassie said any kinds of toys her girls can get to work their minds and hands at the same time would be wonderful, such as crafts or art supplies. She said sidewalk chalk works, but nothing a child can easily eat.
She also said toys they can use outdoors would be fun, especially since the girls like to run quite a bit.
The girls also like musical toys or CDs they can dance with.
The family also would like a file cabinet to keep track of their daughters' medical records.
Liberty has outgrown her toddler bed and needs a twin size bed.
But other needs are important for the family, too. Money for medical bills and car maintenance top their list, but they also need a new washer and electric stove. She said toys aren't the family's main concern and clothes aren't on their list either because family and friends have helped with that.
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By Tom Bragg
Times West Virginian
West Virginia University fought tooth and nail to put visiting Oral Roberts away Friday at the Coliseum.
The Mountaineers defeated the Golden Eagles, 78-71, but the result was in doubt until the very end.
Warren Niles hit a 3-pointer in front of the ORU bench to cut the West Virginia lead to just one at 72-71 with a little more than two minutes to play, and the more than 8,000 fans in the Coliseum collectively held their breath. The Golden Eagles had trailed by as many as 12 several different times in the game and fought back to keep things interesting.
Trailing 74-71, Oral Roberts failed to score on two possessions in the final minute before a Kevin Jones rebound and Darryl "Truck" Bryant foul shots put West Virginia up five with less than 30 seconds to play.
ORU had its chances in the final half minute, but could not make anything happen against West Virginia's 1-3-1 defense. More Bryant foul shots closed the game for WVU.
"We survived," West Virginia head coach Bob Huggins said.
WVU started two freshmen, Keaton Miles and Jabarie Hinds, along with returning players Kevin Jones, Deniz Kilicli and Bryant. Miles and Bryant both got in foul trouble in the first half, forcing Huggins to go digging into his bench full of first-year Mountaineers.
Huggins said he saw both good and bad from the freshmen in their West Virginia debuts.
"They played like freshmen," he said. "They played really well at times, really hard at times. Then they took plays off and were not very assertive. They forgot their assignments. We played 1-3 with a chaser, which I have never seen before, instead of a 1-3-1."
One of those freshman, Hinds, said he felt a few butterflies running out on the carpet in his first game for West Virginia.
"I was a little nervous in the beginning," Hinds said. "After a few minutes I was cool though."
Hinds finished with nine points and five assists. Jones was the leading scorer for WVU, finishing with 20 to go with eight rebounds. In all, four Mountaineers scored in double figures including Jones. Kilicli had 11, Bryant 17 and freshman Aaron Brown contributed 10. Fellow freshman Gary Browne almost joined that group, scoring nine to go with a team-high six assists.
Bryant spent most of the first half on the bench, picking up three fouls in the opening half. That left much of the guard duty up to inexperienced players.
"I know we didn't play well tonight, but I liked the energy we had," Bryant said. "We don't know how to put anybody away yet. That's something that comes with time with a lot of freshmen. I blame a lot of it on myself. I did a poor job tonight getting myself in foul trouble and leaving them out there."
Jones said Oral Roberts' press in the second half caused the Mountaineers some problems, especially with all of the youth on the floor for WVU.
"Their press wasn't the most aggressive press, but it sped us up a little bit, and the freshmen made some key mistakes," Jones said. "It's youth — youthful mistakes we're going to have to go over and learn from. I'd rather learn from a win than a loss any day."
The Mountaineers return to the Coliseum on Tuesday for an unusual 10 a.m. start against Kent State as part of ESPN's 24-hour televised basketball marathon. When asked about the early game, Huggins replied that there were many things WVU had not done as a basketball team.
"We haven't played on a boat yet," Huggins said.
Mountaineer fans got a brief scare in the second half when Jones went down hard on the floor after running in to an Oral Roberts player. Jones said he went knee-to-knee with someone and it caused him a brief moment of pain.
"My knee gave out for just a little second," Jones said. "But I'm fine, there's no need to worry."
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Before players at the Combine talk to teams, they are subjected to various medical tests and those with injury histories are heavily scrutinized.
Wednesday begins the evaluation at the Combine and in addition to being measured, weighed, timed in running drills and evaluated in strength and jumping exercises, the players will go through interviews with teams. Kickers, special-teams players, offensive linemen and tight ends arrive to Indianapolis and begin the evaluation process Wednesday, with quarterbacks, receivers and receivers set to report Thursday, defensive linemen and linebackers showing up Friday, and defensive backs on Saturday.
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Under the auspices of the Italian G8 Presidency, Ipalmo, ARGO and Carnegie Europe have organised an Experts Meeting on Afghanistan and Regional Stabilisation, which will address core issues affecting Afghanistan and the states in its proximity: Pakistan, Iran, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, India, Russia and China. The role of external stakeholders in the region such as the U.S., the ISAF, the UN and Europe will also be considered. The meeting provides an opportunity to share policy ideas, identify best practices, and suggest innovative and cooperative approaches through an open and productive exchange of views. It will be attended by leading scholars from think-tanks, research institutions, centers for strategic studies and universities from the region as well as from the U.S. and Europe. The overarching objective will be to identify concrete steps to address three critical areas to further stability in Afghanistan and Pakistan: regional security cooperation and dialogue; border issues and illicit trafficking; and regional economic and social integration.
Programme Outline
Day 1 – Thursday, 28th May
2.30pm-3.00pm Registration
3.00pm-3.30pm Opening Statement:
Gianni de Michelis, Chairman of the conference, President of Ipalmo and former Minister of Foreign Affairs
Welcome Address:
Attilio Massimo Iannucci, Director General for the countries of Asia,
Oceania, the Pacific and Antarctica
3.30pm-3.45pm Coffee Break
3.45pm-6:00pm Panel I: Regional Security – What Dialogue and Cooperation?
The array of security actors engaged in Afghanistan and the broader region is vast, ranging from collective security umbrellas like NATO's ISAF and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and multilateral organisations like the United Nations and the European Union, to individual states in the region and abroad. However, despite facing the common threats of illicit trafficking, terrorism, and border control, regional stakeholders have seldom defined their shared interests, and regional cooperation at both the bilateral and multilateral levels has remained largely ad-hoc. Enhanced regional cooperation could be achieved by defining the terms of engagement between regional stakeholders and external actors, whilst simultaneously attempting to achieve a balance between multilateral and bilateral cooperation.
Key Questions:
- How might the common security threats and interests of these regional actors best be defined and met?
- What should be the key foci of a strategic dialogue between regional stakeholders?
- What possible confidence-building measures to improve regional security could be taken within and between countries from the region and external stakeholders?
- Can multilateral engagement in security matters in the region be coordinated and balanced with bilateral, ad-hoc cooperation?
- Would the engagement of regionally-based security organisations like the SCO be an effective way for external stakeholders like the EU and NATO to enhance their cooperation with the states in the region?
- Can a comprehensive strategy to enhance civil-military relations and actions be implemented at a regional, or even national, level?
- How might regional actors best combine to disrupt, dismantle and prevent the development of terrorist 'safe havens' across the region?
- Is there a concrete role for regional government and international organisations in the prevention of political and humanitarian crises in the area?
- Could an early-warning conflict prevention system be developed in the region to assist with humanitarian crises such as that currently unfolding in Pakistan's North West Frontier Province (NWFP)?
Moderator Enrico De Maio, Ambassador, IPALMO
Saad Mohseni, Chairman, The Moby Group, Afghanistan
Rafik Sayfulin, freelance analyst, Uzbekistan
Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh, Professor, Institut d'Etudes Politiques, France
Song Xinning, Professor, UNU-CRIS and Renmin University of China (RUC), China
Ashley Tellis, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Jolanda Brunetti Goetz, Ambassador, IPALMO, Italy
Day II – Friday 29th May
9.30am-11.15am Panel II: Border Issues and Illicit Trafficking: Fostering Dialogue and Consolidating Best Practices
Borders represent a major challenge to regional stabilisation. They are an object of dispute between countries from the region, most notably between Afghanistan and Pakistan and between Pakistan and India. Failure to adequately define and control regional borders facilitates the growth of the trafficking industry, allows terrorist networks to flourish, and threatens the statehood of individual countries. It is therefore essential to think about creating effective ways to simultaneously foster better dialogue and cooperation between regional states on specific border issues and to enhance the technical cooperation necessary to address transnational issues. Some multinational efforts have been undertaken with encouraging progress, but they need to be extended to a regional level and rendered flexible enough to adapt alongside fast-changing security threats.
Key Questions:
- In what ways might regional and bilateral dialogue on open border disputes be encouraged? Have the Afghanistan-Pakistan Jirgas delivered?
- What lessons have been learnt from regional border management and which, if any, of these border management initiative(s) should be extended?
- What are the lessons learnt from counter-narcotics strategies in the countries of the region?
- What local and regional law enforcement and economic actions should be taken to reduce drug-fuelled criminal activities, including smuggling and processing, the manufacturing and trade of chemical precursors, money laundering and corruption?
- How might cooperation between drug-producing states, transit states and large consumer markets be enhanced?
- How might economies in the region transition from illicit to licit economic activity?
Moderator Antonella Deledda, President, ARGO
Hameed Haroon, Chief Executive Officer, The Dawn Media Group, Pakistan
Masood Karokhail, Deputy Director, Tribal Liaison Office, Afghanistan
Wadir Safi, Professor of International Relations, University of Kabul, Afghanistan
Dr. Ajay Darshan Behera is Associate Professor at the Academy of Third World Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.
11.15am-11.30am Coffee Break
11.30am-1.15pm Panel III: Toward Greater Regional Economic and Social Integration
Political disputes and a lack of security hamper economic and civil society development in Afghanistan and the broader region. Greater economic integration, increased cross-border exchange of goods and shared work opportunities, would provide a means to build upon cultural and economic linkages and to encourage cooperation and trust in the region. It is important that the international community and regional stakeholders examine and devise methods to tap into the considerable economic potential of the region, which would include focusing on the management of natural resources, cross-border trade and the development of energy corridors.
Key Questions:
- What actions should be taken to enhance and facilitate trade within the region and with major trade blocs?
- Is it possible to adopt a regional approach to improve agriculture and water supplies across borders?
- Which national and transnational infrastructure projects would help create transport and energy corridors?
- How might the cross-border movement of people best be facilitated, in order to increase economic, cultural and social exchanges? Would a free economic exchange zone for goods and services be a valid approach?
- How can the involvement of local communities in the formulation and delivery of economic aid packages be increased?
- Could a more structured 'Track II Process' strengthen civil society engagement and cooperation across the region and lay the foundations for stronger regional economic integration?
Moderator Fabrice Pothier, Director, Carnegie Europe
Martha Brill Olcott, Senior Associate, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace
Haroun Mir, Co-Founder and Deputy Director of Afghanistan's Center for Research & Policy Studies, Afghanistan
Syed Talat Hussain, Journalist, AAJ television, Pakistan
Mohammad Hassan Khani, Professor, Imam Sadiq University, Iran
1.15pm- 2.15pm Lunch
2.15pm-4.30pm Brainstorming Session and Concluding Session
Rapporteur Shahrbanou Tadjbakhsh
Concluding Statement:
Gianni De Michelis, President of IPALMO and former Minister of Foreign Affairs


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