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School of Peace Studies
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Phone: (619) 260-7618
Fax: (619) 849-8109
Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego, CA 92110
Students and Alumni
2013 Alumni
José Bayardo Pérez Arce (Pepe) was born in Guadalajara (Jalisco), Mexico, and holds a B.A. in theology from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana de Colombia, focused on the relation between psychoanalysis and theology. He has also studied critical theory, philosophy and theology in Italy and Mexico. Bayardo's work has been primarily with youth, the LGBT community and the reconstruction of the social tissue in poor and violent areas of Mexico. In one community, he opened a space of Christian-Zen meditation and started workshops in peace education. In addition to English and Spanish, he speaks Italian and French.
Ashleigh Becker was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, but grew up in Las Vegas, Nev., and graduated from the University of San Diego (USD) in 2011 with a B.A. in international relations and a minor in peace and justice studies. At USD she served as president and vice president of STAND, Students Take Action Now Darfur, which educates students on issues in Sudan and raises money for nonprofit organizations working for justice in Darfur. After graduation, Becker joined AmeriCorps in San Diego and worked on reducing youth violence in underserved middle schools. She has traveled to over 15 countries including Italy, where she studied abroad in Florence. In the master's program, she will specialize in human rights and conflict resolution.
Ashly Bloxon is a native of San Diego and received her bachelor's degree in political science from the University of California, Riverside. In 2010, Bloxon founded the transnational human rights organization Voice For Human Rights and now serves as executive director and editor-in-chief. She has been involved in numerous organizations advocating for human rights, including World Pulse and Humanium. Most recently, Bloxon spoke on human rights and policing in a series of forums held at UC Riverside, and explored peaceful methods of conflict resolution and dealing with violence. She speaks French, Arabic and Spanish. In the master's program, she will focus on human rights and practices of peacebuliding, restorative justice and reconciliation.
Gerard Brown was born and raised in San Diego and graduated from San Diego State University (SDSU) in 1977 with a B.S. in business management. At SDSU he was president of a political club that grew to one of the largest college political clubs in the nation. While starting and running a construction company, Brown became involved in community and political activities, business groups and Rotary, and volunteered at Children's Hospital. Brown was communication liaison to the Rotary Club of Kabul, Afghanistan, and participated in the Rotary Peace and Micro-credit Committees. He also serves on the board of the San Diego-based Foundation for Women, which seeks to eliminate global poverty through micro-credit.
Cindi Cassady was born and raised in San Diego and attended secondary school in Yokohama, Japan. She holds a B.A. in social psychology from Whittier College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the California School for Professional Psychology (now Alliant University) in San Diego. After seeing disparities in the local and national delivery of mental health services for deaf individuals, Cassady devoted her work in the nonprofit sector to developing direct, culturally appropriate mental health and domestic violence services for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. She recently founded TIDA, Tanzania International Deaf Academy, a private school for deaf children in Arusha, with the goal of empowering marginalized deaf East African women and children through education to become brokers for changing stereotypes about disability in their communities. In addition to American Sign Language and Tanzanian Sign Language, she speaks Kiswahili and is learning Burundian Sign Language. In the master's program, she will specialize in human rights and conflict resolution.
Afarin Dadkhah Tehrani was born in Tehran, Iran, and as a teenager was part of the organization Dialogue Among Civilizations (DAC), which promotes understanding between cultures. She also worked with the organization Mahak, which assists children suffering from cancer, and taught English as a second language to high school students. She holds a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from Islamic Azad University of Tehran Central Branch, where she also worked in the international affairs department. In addition to Farsi and English, Dadkhah speaks Dari/Pashto and some Arabic. In the master's program, she will specialize in human rights, with an emphasis on the rights of women and children.
Grace Ezeonu is a Catholic nun from Nigeria and belongs to the Congregation of Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, Nigeria Province. She was born and grew up in the city of Jos in the Plateau State of Nigeria, a city once known for its natural beauty and serenity, but is now in a state of near ruin because of incessant ethno-religious violence. Ezeonu has worked in a variety of ministries, including education for mentally and physically challenged children and young adults, pastoral ministry, HIV/AIDS education for women and youth, and the formation of young women aspiring to become Sisters of Notre Dame. She has also served as a member of her Province Leadership Team. Ezeonu obtained the Nigerian Certificate in Education from the Federal College of Education in Oyo. She holds a bachelor's degree in English language and literature from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa, in Kenya, and an M.A. in social justice ministry from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Ezeonu speaks Igbo, Hausa and English.
Julie Lillian Gehrke is from St. Paul, Minn. She holds an R.N. license, but spent most of her career in business development as co-owner with her husband of a residential painting company. She has held volunteer board positions in the painting trade and the co-op financial services industry. In 2006, she spent time in Puebla, Mexico, in Spanish language and culture immersion study, and recently graduated from Bethel University with a B.A. in organizational leadership. During her studies, a service trip to the Cree Nation in Manitoba, Canada, peaked her interest in truth and reconciliation initiatives. She wrote her literature review for her B.A. on the role of blame and the benefit of storytelling toward shifting public sentiment on Mexico/U.S. immigration policy reform.
Jennifer Gigliotti is originally from Tucson, Ariz., and received a B.A. in psychology with a minor in creative writing from the University of Arizona. She has been involved in case management and rehabilitation services for people with severe mental illness in Tucson and San Diego. Gigliotti planned to pursue psychology or social work, but her interest in peace and justice studies was sparked by travel and learning about the Peace Corps while still at the University of Arizona. In the master's program, she will specialize in human rights and advocacy.
Kassi Grunder is from Anchorage, Alaska, and holds a B.A. in art and a minor in community development from Portland State University, in Oregon. She has worked with a variety of nonprofit organizations, including as an advocate at a rape crisis center and a program manager at a regional food bank. Most recently, Grunder worked at Anchorage Community Land Trust and collaborated with residents to craft a new neighborhood plan in an underserved community. She has held office on her neighborhood community council in Anchorage and co-facilitated a bi-weekly artists talking circle, which inspired an interest in restorative justice and its application in indigenous communities. In the master's program, she will specialize in conflict analysis and resolution
Mary Harmer grew up in Bridgewater, N.J., and graduated from Messiah College with a bachelor's degree in history, a minor in sociology and a certification in secondary education. She studied abroad in Athens, Greece, and has traveled across Eastern Europe, Egypt and Peru. For the past five years, Harmer has been living and working in Philadelphia, Pa., and worked in development at the Salvation Army of Eastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. She was a member of Impact100 Philadelphia, philanthropic women collectively funding high-impact grants that alleviate unmet needs of underserved populations.
Cynthia Kane, an ordained Unitarian Universalist minister and naval chaplain, studied religion at the University of Bristol in the U.K., Tulane University and Harvard Divinity School, where she earned her M.Div. Her early ministry began as a hospital chaplain, and her military career includes Arlington National Cemetery; the USS John C. Stennis; Guantánamo Bay, Cuba; Navy Region Southwest Spiritual Fitness Division in San Diego; and the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England in Portland, Maine. Kane received the 2004 Harvard Divinity School Distinguished Alumni First Decade Award and the USMC Martial Arts Tan Belt.
Sloane Keller grew up in Encinitas, Calif., and has a B.A. in international security and conflict resolution, with an emphasis in global systems and a minor in marketing, from San Diego State University. She studied abroad at one of the top business schools in France, Euromed Marseille Ecole de Management, and interned at the World Trade Center in San Diego. Keller worked at Randahl McKenzie Associates as a marketing consultant for various local and international companies. For nine years she served on the board of directors and as event coordinator at the California Surf Museum. She speaks Spanish and intermediate French. In the master's program, Keller will specialize in human security and development.
Tina Medina is a San Diego native but spent much of her childhood in Budapest, Hungary. She participated in Semester at Sea, traveling to and learning about 10 countries on four continents. Medina studied at Loyola Marymount University and did service work as a mentor to underprivileged youth in the largest housing projects west of the Mississippi. She became a facilitator to middle and high school students for a national dialogue on race and racism. As a public school educator, Medina has spent the last seven years developing a youth-led curriculum that focuses on conflict resolution, violence prevention and intervention, and community building.
Grace Michel grew up in Auburn, Calif., and received her B.A. in international relations from Claremont McKenna College. Most recently, Michel worked as an advocate for Latina survivors of sexual and domestic violence at Consejo Counseling and Referral Service in Seattle, Wash. She served for several years in Lima, Peru, with Paz y Esperanza (Peace and Hope), partnering with local church leaders in marginalized urban neighborhoods to promote holistic, transformational community development projects. Michel comes from a multiethnic family, which includes being Karen, one of the ethnic minority groups in Burma. She volunteers with the Karen American Communities Foundation, a networking and capacity-building organization for Karen refugee communities in the U.S., and has worked with the U.S. Campaign for Burma and spent time on the Burma-Thailand border as an educator for Karen refugees.
Munira Shemsudin Mohammed is from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and graduated with a B.A. in history from Haramaya University in 2002. She also received a M.A. in social anthropology from Addis Adaba University in 2004. She has worked as a culture and gender expert for various organizations, including Harari Culture Bureau, Haramaya University, Self Help Africa and the Ethiopian Agricultural Transformation Agency. As a development practitioner, she was able to meet with diverse ethnic groups and communities affected by conflict. Her inspiration to apply to the M.A. program comes from her desire to support and empower local communities' capability in peacebuidling. Munira speaks English, Amharic and Guragegna.
Isidore Niyongabo is originally from Muyinga, Burundi, and has resided in California since 2005. He earned his B.A. in psychology from San Diego State University (SDSU), where he founded the American Sign Language (ASL) Club to provide support to undergraduate ASL and Deaf Studies students, whose program had been placed on hiatus at SDSU. Niyongabo also served as co-chair on the student advisory board for SDSU's Student Disability Services from 2010-2011. His experience of becoming deaf at age 10 and growing up as a displaced person in post-genocide Burundi strongly influenced him to become an advocate for the educational and social rights of Deaf children and women in East Africa and other developing countries. He is currently establishing a nonprofit organization, International Deaf Education, Advocacy & Leadership (IDEAL). In addition to his native languages, Kirundi and Burundi Sign Language, Niyongabo is fluent in French, American Sign Language, Ugandan Sign Language, and is learning Spanish.
Alexandria Nylen was born and raised in San Diego and earned a B.A. in communication studies with minors in peace and justice studies and classical studies, from the University of San Diego. Her capstone paper in peace and justice studies explored the effect of new international media in conflict situations, focusing primarily on Al Jazeera English's coverage of the Arab Spring. Nylen became involved in USD STAND during her freshman year, an organization that focuses on refugee relief services in Darfur, Burma and the Democratic Republic of Congo. She has also volunteered at the San Diego Southern Sudanese Community Center in their afterschool homework program, and interned at the San Diego Union-Tribune.
Onyekachi Obi-Okoye is a Nigerian attorney with LL.M and M.S degrees from Missouri and Bradford (UK) respectively. He worked as legal draftsman for Akoko North-East Council (Ondo State) before joining the Civil Resource Development and Documentation Center (CIRDDOC) as Program Officer in 2006. In CIRRDOC, Onyekachi was responsible for several development programs concerning gender mainstreaming, civic education, conflict resolution and human rights advocacy/ legal aid. Agencies he collaborated with include Heinrich Boll Foundation (Berlin), MacArthur Foundation (Chicago), UNIFEM (now UN Women) and the UK Department for International Development. Onyekachi became a volunteer mediator for the Citizens' Rights and Mediation Center (Enugu State Ministry of Justice) in 2006. He taught Corporate Law in Nigerian Institute of Management between 2009-2010 during which time he doubled as adjunct lecturer and examiner at the Nigerian Law School. In 2009, his law firm established a center for industrial and commercial dispute resolution, which he headed briefly before relocating abroad for capacity building.
Alyssa Patterson grew up in Makakilo, Hawaii, and San Diego. She graduated from Loyola University New Orleans in 2012 with a B.A. in English writing and minor in sociology. She has volunteered with many organizations, including the St. Bernard Project and Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans, and St. Vincent de Paul and the Tomorrow Project in San Diego. Patterson worked as a research intern at the Women's Resource Center, as well as a project leader with Habitat for Humanity in post-Katrina New Orleans. As the president of the Loyola University Sociology Student Organization, she participated in two peace conferences and won an award for Outstanding Paper for her 2011 research in human trafficking. Patterson has spent time in China, Vietnam and Thailand. In the master's program, she intends to pursue social entrepreneurship and development through private enterprise with a concentration in girls' issues and education.
Nicky Riordan was born and raised in San Diego, and received her B.S. in political science, with an emphasis in international relations and a minor in journalism, from Southern Utah University in 2011. She served as the vice president of the National Political Honors Society, Pi Sigma Alpha, helped organize events on campus that encouraged civic engagement and political discourse, and was a student reporter for the University Journal. Since graduating, she has been working and volunteering as a mentor to young children. Riordan attended the Education without Borders Conference in Dubai, working with students from around the world to brainstorm solutions to the most pressing international issues.
Lauren Schade has lived in three countries and six states, but claims New Mexico as home. She received a B.A. in literature with a concentration in English education from Point Loma Nazarene University in 2009. Schade has volunteered with Big Brother, Big Sister; the African Alliance of San Diego; and served as student director and tutor for her campus' Writers' Studio. She has traveled to 19 countries in Europe, Africa and Asia, many of which included volunteer work. In 2010, she moved to Chiang Mai, Thailand, and volunteered as a full-time English teacher to grades 1-6 at a school for orphans, and lived at an orphanage as a mentor.
Adam Schwab was born in Burlington, N.C., and grew up in San Diego. He received his B.A. in religious studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) in 2011 with an emphasis in Christian, Mediterranean and European traditions. At UCSB, Schwab worked as program assistant for the Housing Department and the Living Learning Communities to promote diversity within the residence halls through student-run programs and events. Most recently, Schwab worked at the Camp Pendleton Marine installation in San Diego, helping traveling active-duty military personnel and their families with accommodations for permanent change-of-station orders.
Ananicola Allegra Sonza was born and raised in El Centro, Calif. She received a bachelor's degree in English literature, mass communications and political science from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. While in college, she was an active member of Hannah and Friends, a nonprofit organization based in South Bend for children with special needs. Sonza has volunteered at a Migrant Children Development Center in the Imperial Valley and at an orphanage in Costa Rica. She recently completed the Paralegal Program at the University of San Diego, while interning with the Low Income Tax Clinic at the Legal Aid Society of San Diego. Sonza is fluent in Spanish.
Anna Taylor was born in San Diego to a military family who later moved to Washington, Iceland and Hawaii before settling in Novi, Mich. She has a B.S. in international relations with a minor in Russian language from the U.S. Naval Academy. While there, she spent two summers studying abroad in Vladimir, Russia, and participated in a Bridges to Community sponsored homebuilding project in Nicaragua. Her capstone project examined the efficacy of war crimes tribunals. After graduating, Taylor completed flight training and qualified as a Naval helicopter pilot in August 2010, then later transferred from active duty into the Navy Reserve. She volunteers at Survivors of Torture, International, a nonprofit organization which provides specialized care and social services for refugees and asylum seekers living in San Diego County.
Hayley Umayam is from Seattle, Wash., and completed her B.A. in French and international studies, with a concentration in post-colonial African studies, at Humboldt State University. She became involved as a student researcher on sovereign wealth funds and in the leadership of the Arabic Peace and Culture Club. She did a year-long research project and internship at the UNESCO Chair on Women's Rights, in Morocco. Umayam's research, which focused on women's marital rights in Morocco, has been presented at conferences and international colloquiums.
Heidi Van Denburgh is from Phoenix, Ariz., and graduated from Ryerson University in Toronto, Canada, in 2010 with a degree in global studies. She is currently pursuing a professional certificate in fundraising and development from the University of California, San Diego Extension. Van Denburgh has worked for the Refugee Resettlement Department of Jewish Family Service of San Diego in various capacities. In her current role, she is designing and implementing career and personal development programming. Van Denburgh is co-chair of the San Diego Refugee Forum Employment Taskforce, and collaborates with local organizations to assist and advocate on behalf of refugees from around the world. She founded Koru Community, a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving refugees living in the Mid-City area of San Diego.
Jessica L. Watson was born in San Diego and later moved to Minnesota. After enlisting in the U.S. Marine Corps, she lived and traveled to many parts of the world. She earned her bachelor's degree at the College of William and Mary, where she double majored in Government and International Studies: Middle East. Watson's career objective is to establish an international nongovernmental organization specializing in the extraction, rehabilitation and facilitation of a lasting stability for human trafficking victims. In addition to the master's program of peace and justice studies, she plans to pursue a J. D. and a master's in public administration in international development.
Audrey Wolffe grew up in Pasadena, Calif., and graduated from the University of San Diego (USD) with a B.A. in psychology and international relations with a minor in women and gender studies. She studied abroad in Cork, Ireland; attended a USD-sponsored seminar on "Obama and the EU" in Strasbourg, France; and backpacked through 11 different countries in Europe. Her honor's thesis was entitled, "International Reproductive Rights of Women," which focused specifically on women's healthcare internationally. After graduating, Wolffe began a post-baccalaureate medical program at the University of Southern California and interned at St. Francis Medical Center in Lynwood, a Catholic-run hospital that assists low-income families, working on both the Med-surge Trauma and the Post-Partum floors. She volunteered with the nonprofit Wounded Warrior project, which works to help rehabilitate service men and women as well as their families who have been injured while serving. In the master's program, she will focus on conflict analysis and resolution with an emphasis on women's rights.


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Voters heading to the polls in April will have no lack of candidates to choose from when they are handed the ballot.
So far, 10 candidates are seeking five positions on the Arnold City Council, and six have filed for two seats on the Fox School Board.
Candidate filing began on Dec. 11 and ends at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 15. In Arnold, the mayoral position and one seat in each of the city's four wards is up for grabs.
As of 5 p.m. Thursday, the following candidates (listed in alphabetical order) had filed for office:
Arnold Mayor (Four-year term)
- Doris Borgelt, Ward 1 Councilwoman
- Ron Counts, (I)
- Ken Moss, Ward 4 Councilman
Arnold City Council - Ward 1 (Two-year term)
- Jason Fulbright
- Shaun Missey
Arnold City Council - Ward 2 (Two-year term)
- Mary Coleman
- Jeff Fitter
Arnold City Council - Ward 3 (Two-year term)
- Phil Amato (I)
Arnold City Council - Ward 4 (Two-year term)
- Claude "Butch" Cooley
- Sandra Kownacki (I)
The seats up for election in Arnold are currently occupied by Ron Counts, mayor; Doris Borgelt, Ward 1; Bill Moritz, Ward 2; Phil Amato, Ward 3; and Sandra Kownacki, Ward 4.
Meanwhile, in the Fox School District, voters will decide on two three-year seats on the Board of Education. Those positions are currently occupied by Ruth Ann Newman and Pete Nichols.
As of 5 p.m. Thursday, the following candidates (listed in alphabetical order) had filed for office. They include
- Steven Holloway
- Mark Jones
- Dan Kroupa
- Ruth Ann Newman (I)
- Pete Nichols (I)
- Anthony Thebeau
Editor's note: (I) denotes incumbents.


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A Clearwater couple radiated excitement about their New Year's Day wedding plans one recent morning at Frida's Bakery in Largo.
Between bites of a sample Frida's Italian-Rum cake, which they ultimately selected as their wedding day dessert, Maria Posani and Thomas William Kish shared the story of how their New Year's Day wedding on Indian Rocks Beach came to be.
Posani, 45, is the mother of a young daughter with cerebral palsy. She said she had resigned to being alone as a single parent.
"I didn't think anyone would accept the situation and be wonderful about it," Posani said.
But Posani's life changed through an "old-fashioned personal ad" in 2010, she said.
Posani's future mother-in-law told her son, Kish, 56, of Clearwater, about a personal ad she found in Senior Voices.
Kish was skeptical at first.
Posani "was from Ohio, and I did not know what to think. Her first voice (mail message) really got to me. I still have the original message," Kish said.
The couple developed a long-distance friendship and "courted" with phone calls and hand-written letters for eight months between Clearwater and Columbus, before they met and ended up together in Florida in 2011.
"We really did the old-fashioned kind of courting with love letters and phone calls. I still have the letters all tied with a ribbon," Posani said.
The couple said, the relationship was the answer to their deepest dreams. Kish had always wanted a family and Posani wanted to be a mother and wife.
"I wanted someone who respects my space and opinions but still was traditional," Posani said. "When you go through life experiences, you learn what's important — the value of someone's character. When you really love a person, you love their soul. We are all going to get old and wrinkly."
The couple loves walks on local beaches and Kish proposed behind Caddy's on Treasure Island.
"It was very romantic at sunset," Posani said. "He proposed and asked to be my daughter's father."
Although the couple originally planned a fall wedding, they decided instead to "start fresh together" in the New Year.


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We can't wait for pretty pedicures and open toed shoes. There are three trends that have touched our soles and we are itching to wear them this spring.
The nude shoe is a classic, but nude and camel colored wedges, booties and stacked heels in suede and leather are the way to go for the staple this spring. You also can't forget about tribal chic shoes with earthy color combos and patterns that are reminiscent of the 70's- those are at the top of our list. Finally, shoes that define "power color" are a must to execute those color blocking and hippie loving looks.
What shoes are on your spring wish list? Share with us in the comments!


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Detroit: 87, LA: 75. YES!!!!
We had to listen to the (to Detroit ears like mine) smug, confident commentary before the game that "no one" has picked Detroit to win this series, and "many" expected an LA sweep. The Lakers (so the announcers repeat so often) have four future Hall of Famers, while the Pistons have no real superstars (a two-time defensive player of the year and an All-Star [Ben Wallace] is not that?). Blah blah blah. Well, they don't seem to understand that a good defense usually will overcome a good offense, in almost all sports (a point I made in my last basketball post). This was my pre-series analysis: the Lakers ain't the Lakers we all know and love when they have to face the best defensive team in the league. This is bound to make a difference, and it did.
I predicted that Shaq would still get his points (no one in the league can really stop him) but that we could win anyway. As it was, Kobe got his share, too, but our defense shut down the rest of the team (which was shooting 28% near the end of the game, so we were told). So Shaq and Kobe get their points, and (surprise!) Rip Hamilton (who has scored over 20 in every or almost every playoff game this year) got only 10. We were in their court, and we won by 12. The Lakers had not lost a game in the playoffs at home this year.
I thought we could split the games in LA. I didn't think we would win so handily without Hamilton getting 20 and Kobe having his usual game (and it could have been more of a blowout if we hadn't missed so many easy shots and made a lot of turnovers). So it is even better than I thought . . . There might indeed be a sweep in this series. The only thing the pundits got wrong is who would be the team to do the sweepin', if it happens. I predict Pistons in 7, but it might very well be six. The Lakers will probably win Game 2. They will win one of three in Detroit. And then we will win one of the last two in LA. We'll either win Game 6 out there or Game 7. In any event, it will be a great series now; that's for sure. If we do lose, it already looks like we'll at least do a heckuva lot better than the other anemic Eastern teams since Jordan's invincible Bulls (New Jersey and Philadelphia and Indiana) have done in the Finals.
Monday, June 07, 2004
2004 NBA Finals: Game One: Pistons Whip Lakers 87-75
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In speaking before the Naugatuck Republican Town Committee on Wednesday, former Congressman Chris Shays proclaimed that he was the best GOP candidate to beat the assumed opponent, Democrat Chris Murphy, in the 2012 election.
But, other than mentioning some recent polls, Shays barely spoke about the 5th Congressional District congressman during his 10-minute stump speech.
Instead, he took jabs at another Republican competitor currently in the race for the open U.S. Senate seat: former WWE CEO Linda McMahon.
"You had a choice (in 2010) and you selected someone who spent $50 million in an incredibly wasteful way," Shays said to the gathering of Republicans during a monthly meeting at Town Hall. "And I ask you, if she is going to spend $50 million so wastefully, how do you think she's going to spend the government's money?"
Shays represented 4th Congressional District, a large swath of Fairfield County towns, until 2008, when he lost his seat to Democratic challenger Jim Himes. He was the last Connecticut Republican to be ousted between the Democrats' legislative victories in 2006 and 2008, and his exit officially solidified House Democrats' control of all five New England states.
Considered a moderate on many issues, Shays touted his own record before the Naugatuck RTC, . He explained how he stood up to his own party at times, was sound on fiscal issues, and, while he served in Washington, he's "never been a captive of Washington."
But apart from talking issues, Shays punctured the discussion with a few swipes at McMahon, while barely mentioning Murphy. He particularly criticized McMahon for her excessive spending in her failed 2010 bid against the-Attorney General Richard Blumenthal.
"If she is going to spend $50 million, and ended up losing by over 11 percent, when our gubernatorial candidate almost won, why do you want her back on the ticket when we've go to win in other races?" Shays hypothetically asked the Naugatuck RTC, which has not endorsed any candidates yet. "I am speaking frankly to you, and frankly means, 'been there, done that.' Why do you think the result will be any different?"
He further went on to say he was "in it to win it" in the race, and that if he doesn't get his party's nomination at the GOP convention next summer then he'll force a primary. Likewise, Shays said he assumes McMahon would also likely force a primary if Shays achieved the nomination.
"If I win the primary, I believe I'll win the election," he said.
While she was invited to attend the RTC meeting, McMahon wasn't present to defend herself, however a former Milford state senator, Tom Scott, came on her campaign's behalf. Scott, like Shays, spoke mostly on the issues, however he did take a minute to address Shays' claims about his candidate's spending.
"She did spend a lot of money last time (and) she's going to spend whatever is required to win this race," Scott said. "But you're not going to see that kind of money spent in this campaign. It's not necessary. Linda's doing a lot of fund raising this time."
Scott said McMahon has been spending more personal time raising money for the campaign, and hosting house parties all throughout the state. Scott acknowledged that, while there could be a primary, McMahon has already gotten endorsements from "50 Republican town chairmen, 20 State Central Committee members" and multiple mayors and first selectmen.
"These are people that want to win, and these are people that are going to coalesce behind the person that we know is going to be the nominee of this party," Scott said. "Whether it's settled at the convention or whether settled in the primary, Linda McMahon is going to be our standard bearer in November against Chris Murphy."


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A parade honoring the Stanley Cup champion Los Angeles Kings is scheduled for Thursday in downtown Los Angeles, followed by a "Championship Rally" at Staples Center.
The parade will begin at noon at the corner of Figueroa and Fifth streets, then head south on Figueroa to Staples Center, the team announced Monday night, shortly after its 6-1 victory over the New Jersey Devils. It is the first Stanley Cup for the Kings in the team's 45-season history.
Kings players and their families, coaches, staff, broadcasters, alumni, the Ice Crew and mascot Bailey will ride on double-decker buses and other vehicles along with the Stanley Cup, Conn Smythe Trophy and Clarence Campbell Cup.
Fans planning to attend the parade are encouraged to line the one-mile Figueroa Street parade route on both sides of the street as all the immediate areas adjacent to Staples Center and L.A. Live will be controlled by the Los Angeles Police Department and Department of Transportation with limited access. The parade is expected to last 30-45 minutes.
An hour-long "Championship Rally" will begin at 2:30 p.m., including specially produced video highlights, introduction of the team, coaching staff and executives with speech and reactions from many players in addition to special presentations and surprises, according to the team.
Tickets are required, but will be free. Priority will be given to season ticket holders, and suite and premier seat owners, who will receive a special password. There will be a maximum of four tickets per account.
Access to any remaining tickets for the public will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Tickets can be reserved at lakings.com/parade and will be available on a first-come, first-served basis with a maximum of four tickets per order.
Fans with tickets to the Championship Rally may show their tickets to enter special viewing areas along the south side of Chick Hearn Court in Staples Center's Star Plaza. Only people with those tickets for the rally can enter those areas.


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Cellar/Tasting Notes "... it displays plenty of kirsch, sweet cherries and red currants along with some sandy/loamy soil and roasted herb notes in a very sexy, up-front, lush, medium to full-bodied style. There's not a hard edge to be found in this La Croix de Gay ..."
Cellar/Tasting Notes "One of the finest efforts I have ever tasted from La Croix de Gay, this dark ruby/purple-tinged 2009 offers up aromas of crushed raspberries, black cherries, vanillin, truffles, and caramel. Deep, richly fruity, and medium to full-bodied, with more substance and generosity than most vintages..
Cellar/Tasting Notes Attractive berry, sweet tobacco and olive aromas follow through to a full-bodied palate, with silky, tight tannins and a long, refined finish.
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This is a quintessentially elegant Margaux, with a dense ruby/purple color and notes of charcoal, cassis, a hint of smoking embers, and a subtle touch of spring flower garden. Dense on the palate with medium to full-bodied flavors, superb concentration, and moderate tannin, this wine requires..
Cellar/Tasting Notes "This 100% Merlot cuvee, from a 7.5-acre vineyard situated high on the plateau of Pomerol between Petrus and Lafleur, has turned out exceptionally well in 2006. It boasts a deep saturated blue/purple color as well as a gorgeous bouquet of graphite, blueberries, black raspberries, sweet cherries,..
Cellar/Tasting Notes ... the 2009 Les Pensees de Lafleur has terrific purity, a serious level of concentration, impressive notes of melted licorice and kirsch liqueur, and a full-bodied mouthfeel. While its tannins are soft, the wine boasts plenty of glycerin and leaves an impressive tactile impression.
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Today kicks off National Library Week, a time when librarians and library workers toot their own horns. National library use is at an all time high--so what better time to celebrate? While supplies last, MPL will be giving away a date due receipt magnet (which includes a plastic pocket), as well as comment cards to give customers the opportunity to submit their
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In today's economy, libraries offer free resources to help people find jobs and learn new skills. Public libraries have free resources like books, magazines, DVDs and computer and wifi access---but what makes the library unique is access to trained professional librarians to help people find and interpret the information they need to make a difference in their lives.
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We're not even going to get into the whole "Let Mrs. Garrett start running a gourmet store!" thing
Posted by Lizzie on 03/14/05
TV writers, drowsily roused from their coke-fueled break-of-dawn sessions, are suddenly recalling what their old film-school professors used to call "Arc":
With the structure of "24″ bound by time restrictions on paper, Mr. Cochran wanted fewer such restrictions in the real world. After the network ordered the first full season of "24," the writers presented a huge map of the entire first season. The blueprint, however, didn't endure. "We used to obsess over that in Year 1," Mr. Cochran said. "You know, Oh, God, let's story out as many episodes as we can. We always got in a lot of trouble with that because if you try it, you end up locking yourselves into things that don't really work and it gets really contrived."
Some things are worse than contrivance. *
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"24″ is both the best and worst case scenario for not beating out your season ahead of time. It's only one day, so there's not that much time for character development. At the same time, it's only one day, so any plot holes become glaringly obvious. (Coughcougarcough.)
We can't all be Joss Whedon and not every show can be "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," but the majority of the seven Buffy seasons are master works of plotting *and* character development. It's not easy, but it can be done.
For the viewer, it's the difference between a 22 hour novel that lets you experience the world through the lives of richly imagined characters and a 22 (or 24)hour roller coaster that yanks your chain every 15 minutes. I know which I prefer.
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Andy Greenberg, Forbes Staff
Covering the worlds of data security, privacy and hacker culture.
U.S. assistant attorney Stephen Heymann built his career taking on hackers in computer crime cases. Now at least 25,000 people believe he took one such case too far–enough voices that the White House will have to respond to their calls that he be fired.
Over the weekend, a petition on Whitehouse.gov calling for the dismissal of Heymann reached 25,000 signatures, the threshold that requires a response from the administration under the rules outlined on the site. (The White House has since raised that threshold to 100,000 signatures, but that new rule doesn't apply to older petitions like one focused on Heymann.)
The outcry against Heymann follows the suicide of activist Aaron Swartz last month, who was being prosecuted by Heymann for allegedly violating computer crime laws in his downloading of millions of academic papers from the website JSTOR.
The petition hit its goal after Swartz's girlfriend Taren Stinebrickner-Kauffman posted a call for signatures in her blog late last week, calling for Heymann's firing and an investigation into what she described as prosecutorial overreach in Swartz's case.
"Heymann saw Aaron as a scalp he could take," she wrote. "He thought he could lock Aaron up, get high-profile press coverage, and win high-fives from his fellow prosecutors in the lunchroom. Aaron was a way of reviving Heymann's fading career. Heymann had no interest in an honest assessment of whether Aaron deserved any of the hell he was being put through."
Heymann isn't the only prosecutor the White House must now consider firing in the Swartz case. Another petition calling for the dismissal of Heymann's boss, U.S. Attorney Carmen Ortiz, quickly reached more than 52,000 signatures in the days following Swartz's suicide.
But Heymann holds special significance for hackers and digital activists. He serves as chief of the computer crime unit for Massachusetts' U.S.'s attorney's office, one of the first such operations in the country. In 1996, he led the prosecution of an Argentine man accused of hacking into Harvard's computer network, a case that involved the first-ever Internet-based wiretap.
More recently, Heymann served as prosecutor in the case of a group of hackers involved in the unprecedented theft of hundreds of millions of credit card numbers from the networks of companies including TJ Maxx and Heartland Payment Systems. Heymann received a Department of Justice award for his convictions of five defendants in the case, which included a 15-year sentence for the most active member of the team, Alberto Gonzalez. But the case's outcome was also controversial: One defendant, Stephen Watt, was sentenced to two years in prison despite claiming to have merely written one element of the software Gonzalez used. Another hacker involved in the case, Jonathan James, committed suicide.
Accusations that Heymann overreached in prosecuting Swartz have reached a much higher pitch. Swartz, after all, had no intention of profiting from the JSTOR articles he downloaded and even gave the files back to JSTOR, which then ceased to press charges against him. Swartz's supporters including freedom of information activist Lawrence Lessig have attacked what they call prosecutorial overreach in the case. And two congressmen have also demanded the Department of Justice investigate and explain the prosecutors' behavior.
A spokesperson at the Massachusetts U.S. Attorney's office declined to comment, but U.S. Attorney Ortiz has previously defended Swartz's prosecution and Heymann's conduct: "I know that there is little I can say to abate the anger felt by those who believe that this office's prosecution of Mr. Swartz was unwarranted and somehow led to the tragic result of him taking his own life," she wrote in a public statement last month. "I must, however, make clear that this office's conduct was appropriate in bringing and handling this case. The career prosecutors handling this matter took on the difficult task of enforcing a law they had taken an oath to uphold, and did so reasonably."
Soon we'll know whether the White House holds the same opinion of Heymann's actions–and those of Ortiz herself.
Correction: This post originally included a photo that was labelled as Stephen Heymann. In fact it showed MIT president Rafael Reif. Apologies for the error.
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Hey there buddy,
I just listened to this story and I thought, as a wise seeker of truth and information, you would appreciate this update on how the lights are shining down on Carmen Ortiz. It might give you a chance to reconsider how deeply you feel her misjudgment has wounded the DOJ. http://www.wbur.org/2013/02/20/carmen-ortiz-investigation
Wow, 47,000,000 on food stamps .. could care less. Thanks.
Yeah, yeah, and prisons are filled with innocent people. Not.
Yeah, just like when Google got hammered by the Authors Guild for trying to copy all the books in the U. of Mich. libraries.
What a load this is.
This, of course, just shows the problem with the online petition system: thousands of jackasses can recruit each other and e-sign in a matter of minutes. The dumb petition is guaranteed to fail. It was so poorly written as to fall below a fifth-grade literacy standard, and there was no "prosecutorial overreach" in the case, just prosecutors, having been handed an indictment by a grand jury of Swartz's peers, prosecuting the laws they were sworn to prosecute.
Swartz was offered multiple plea deals, involving as little as six or four months in a minimum-security detention facility. He chose not to take the deals, as was his right. However, what Stinebrickner-Kauffman and the raving horde of script kiddies/wannabe "hacktivists" won't tell you is that he most likely faced little to no jail time if convicted; instead they shout and point to the theoretical maximums, which are almost never imposed and would not have been in this case.
Here's hoping that Stinebrickner-Kauffman and the other goons disappear back into the shadows, when they're done milking this case. It's a shame that they feel the need to smear others and bleat about "persecution" in order to gain from the death of a depressed young man, who couldn't take the consequences of his illegal activities.
"Swartz was offered multiple plea deals, involving as little as six or four months in a minimum-security detention facility. "
I love how you omit that he had to plead guilty to felony charges. I do hope you understand what entails to be marked as a felon for life.
Just imagine yourself filling up a job application and having to put down that you have a Wire fraud and hacking Felony for violating a EULA.
Hey, what's the problem? Look how well OweBama's pal, Billy BOMBER Ayers did.
What a load this is.
I've read and reviewed pretty much all the news reports, commentaries, analyses, profiles, tributes, and lamentations that have been published online since Aaron Swartz hanged himself on January 11th.
A lot of people — including those close to Aaron who knew him well — were variously shocked, surprised, angered, grieved, and perplexed by his decision to take his own life.
By his own admission, Aaron Swartz was on a "crazy roller coaster" in the wake of his indictment by the US Attorney.
One of the features of being on a "crazy roller coaster" is that one's emotions rapidly oscillate between both familiar and unfamiliar extremes.
At times, one has high hopes. The next moment, one has high anxiety that plunges into despair.
Aaron was known for his mood swings. He could be enthused one day and lethargic the next.
His life story reads like his own idiosyncratic version of a passion play. He could be passionate about a cause and then undertake a systematic campaign that calls for sustained effort and dispassionate problem-solving.
If I had to guess what Aaron Swartz was thinking and feeling the day he took his life, my best guess is that he was feeling scapegoated, and perhaps thinking that he was hopelessly ensnared in a long-term, nightmare, no-win, dispiriting drama with the US Attorney.
When one is ensnared in a lunatic scapegoat drama, there is likely to be a crucial phase where the protagonist feels forsaken. That's the phase that is most likely to immediately precede a dramatic moment of death.
Justice is supposed to be a dispassionate process. But in Aaron's case it clearly was not. The prosecution has been characterized as over-zealous and vindictive. To an idealistic person on the receiving end of such relentless persecution, the whole system comes off as being arbitrary, capricious, and beyond redemption.
There are reports that Carmen Ortiz has been shaken by the turn of events associated with Aaron's suicide and its aftermath. Perhaps now she is also feeling scapegoated, too. That's the odd thing about passion plays. The extreme emotions of the protagonist become unexpectedly transferred to the antagonist.
In the end, I reckon all that's left to feel is remorse.
This new petition above sends an email directly to Heymann's inbox and Ortiz's inbox.
Tell Heymann and Ortiz how you feel.
I fee remorse.


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Doug Hill '77
Majors: Biology, Economics in Business Administration
You've finished that big project, and you're ready to splurge a little. How do
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For attorney Doug Hill '77, there's nothing better after a long day in court than
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"I'm addicted to three things -- chocolate, my wife, and exercise -- and not necessarily in that order," laughs Hill, who began distance running while a student at Costa Catholic School in Galesburg. By the time he graduated from Knox, he had set records in the three-mile, six-mile, and marathon.
"The curiosity for me has always been how much I can push myself," he says. "I want to see what my limit is."
Hill saw the first Ironman Triathlon on television in 1979. It was a life-changing moment. "I couldn't understand how they did that. It just blew me away," says Hill of the back-to-back 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike ride, and 26-mile run. "I was hooked."
By the mid-1980s, Hill was a successful county prosecutor in Tacoma, Washington, but still found time to train for the grueling sport. He participated in two Ironman competitions in Canada and one in Hawaii, where he had a world class finish of 87th in a field of more than 1300. But injuries sustained from the extreme training left him sidelined for two years.
Hill found Olympic distance triathlons, which include a 1-mile swim, 25-mile bike ride and 6.2-mile run, to be a better match for his competitive nature. "I can compete every two weeks all summer long," says Hill. "I'm tired after the race, but two weeks later I'm ready to go."
He has competed at the national and world level and loves the uncertainty that comes with competing in three events in one competition. "In marathons, you find a pace and hold it for the entire race," says Hill. "Triathlons are very different. Last year at nationals I was in fourth place after the swim, 15th after the bike, and eighth after the run. That makes it a lot more exciting."
At 55, Hill is often asked how long he plans to compete. "I've seen guys at world championships in their 70s. That just blows me away," he says. "It tells me when I'm that age I can still be out there having a great time with this."


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Acne Products May Cause Potentially Deadly ReactionsJune 26, 2014 9:48 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
Federal health officials are warning consumers who use popular anti-acne treatments about rare but potentially deadly allergic reactions that can cause swelling of the face and difficulty breathing.
Obama Claims Progress on Climate ChangeJune 26, 2014 9:43 am | by Josh Lederman, Associated Press
One year after unveiling an aggressive plan, Obama said Wednesday that new emissions limits on power plants, renewable energy projects and new incentives for green technology have cleared the way for further action in the U.S. and abroad.
U.S.: China's Behavior Hurts International StandingJune 26, 2014 9:38 am | by The Associated Press
A senior U.S. official says China's coercive efforts to enforce its territorial claims in disputed waters are not just raising tensions but damaging its international standing.
Alcoa Moves Further Into Aerospace Industry With $2.85B AcquisitionJune 26, 2014 9:36 am | by The Associated Press
Alcoa is delving deeper into the aerospace industry, spending nearly $3 billion to acquire the British jet engine component company Firth Rixson.
Ikea Raising Hourly Pay for U.S. WorkersJune 26, 2014 9:33 am | by Anne D'Innocenzio, AP Retail Writer
Ikea's U.S. division is raising the minimum wage for thousands of its retail workers, pegging it to the cost of living in each location, instead of its competition.
Chrysler Investing $63M in MichiganJune 25, 2014 1:38 pm | by The Associated Press
Chrysler Group has confirmed plans to invest $63 million in its Warren Stamping Plant to expand capacity at the suburban Detroit facility.
Orders for Durable Goods Drop in May; MAPI RespondsJune 25, 2014 11:38 am | by Christopher S. Rugaber, AP Economics Writer
Orders for U.S. durable goods tumbled 1 percent in May as demand for military equipment fell sharply. But excluding defense-related goods, orders actually rose, and orders in a key category that signals business investment also increased.
General Mills To Cut Costs After Sales FallJune 25, 2014 11:04 am | by The Associated Press
General Mills announced further cost cuts Wednesday as the maker of Cheerios, Yoplait and other packaged foods reported a sales decline for its latest quarter.
FDA Outlines Nanotechnology PolicyJune 25, 2014 9:58 am | by Matthew Perrone, AP Health Writer
FDA regulators want companies to consult with them before launching nanotechnology products, though the decision whether to go to market will essentially rest with manufacturers.
U.S. Economy Shrinks at Steep 2.9 Percent Rate In 1QJune 25, 2014 9:55 am | by Martin Crutsinger, AP Economics Writer
The U.S. economy shrank at a steep annual rate of 2.9 percent in the January-March quarter as a harsh winter contributed to the biggest contraction since the depths of the recession five years ago.
Boeing 777-300ER Expected To Become New Japanese Gov't PlanesJune 25, 2014 9:52 am | by The Associated Press
Japan is likely to adopt the Boeing 777-300ER as its new government aircraft to be used for overseas trips by the prime minister and imperial family members, government sources said Wednesday.
Survey: Few Hanford Workers Question BossesJune 25, 2014 9:45 am | by Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press
Few of the U.S. Department of Energy workers who are helping build a plant to treat the most dangerous radioactive wastes at a nuclear site in Washington state feel they can openly challenge management decisions, according to a report obtained Tuesday by The Associated Press.
GE To Locate Center Near Ohio RiverJune 24, 2014 2:20 pm | by The Associated Press
General Electric Co.'s new U.S. global operations center will be in Cincinnati, along the Ohio River.
Senate Backers of Long-Term Jobless Aid Trying AgainJune 24, 2014 2:18 pm | by The Associated Press
Senate supporters of legislation to renew long-term jobless benefits are backing a new approach in hopes of pressuring the House to reinstate the program after a lapse of six months.
Alcoa Expands in Indiana for Jet Engine PartsJune 24, 2014 12:08 pm | by American Foundry Society (AFS)
The new 320,000-sq.-ft. facility will expand Alcoa's reach from structural engine components for business and regional jets to large commercial aircraft, including narrow- and wide-body and military airplanes.
Museum Signs Deal for Rosie's PlantJune 24, 2014 12:04 pm | by Mike Householder, Associated Press
An aviation museum announced Monday it has signed an agreement to buy a 144,000-square-foot slice of the Michigan factory where the original Rosie the Riveter worked during World War II.
Japan Aims To Restore Cutting EdgeJune 24, 2014 11:47 am | by Elaine Kurtenbach, Associated Press
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe formally announced Tuesday an outline of his long-awaited growth strategy, a slew of reforms meant to revitalize the economy and restore its global competitiveness.
Hillary Clinton Announces Youth Jobs Push in 'Job One' InitiativeJune 24, 2014 11:40 am | by Ken Thomas, Associated Press
Hillary Rodham Clinton is encouraging companies to train and hire young people, offering a new jobs pitch during her family's annual domestic policy summit as she considers another presidential campaign.
Toyota Teams Up With IBM To Improve Driver ExperienceJune 24, 2014 11:26 am | by IBM
The project is part of Toyota's new telematics service, called T-Connect, and aims to accelerate application development and deployment as well as enhance in-car services that will shape the future of connected vehicles.
Big Tobacco Snubs Indonesia Health Warning LawJune 24, 2014 9:51 am | by Margie Mason, AP Medical Writer
Tobacco companies have largely snubbed an Indonesian law requiring them to put graphic health warnings on all cigarette packs, in another setback for anti-smoking efforts in a country that's home to the world's highest rate of male smokers and a wild, wild west of advertising.


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Whitewashed Tombs
On March 10, 2008, the New York Times revealed that New York Governor Elliot Spitzer had been caught patronizing a prostitution ring. Two days later, Governor Spitzer appeared chastened before the public as he resigned from office. The story was …Read More
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Whither Warfield?
While perusing the internet recently, I happened across a discussion among some Reformed Christians about the concept of geocentrism — the belief that the earth is stationary and at the center of the universe. Some of the participants in the …Read More
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"Why would God allow this to happen?" is commonly heard when people see devastation in the world or experience a tragedy. I have been a Christian long enough to see some of my friends question and even abandon the faith …Read More
"Who do you say that I am?"
"In the beginning was the Word. And the Word was with God, and the Word was God." The introductory segment of the prologue of the gospel of John was the most carefully examined text of the New Testament for the …Read More
Who Draws the Line?
As Jesus ascended into heaven, He delegated His authority to the Apostles to make disciples: "Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, …Read More
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Who is Jesus ? This is the most contentious and divisive question that has ever been asked. No question has ever caused so much division. The apostle John wrote his letter with that question in mind. There were self-proclaimed prophets, in …Read More
Who Is My Brother?
Conservative Christians seeking a way to encapsulate our most fundamental political commitments came up with "family values." We vote "family values." We support "family values" candidates. Even the left has noticed, countering our language with this bit of bumper-sticker wisdom: …Read More
Who Is Using Whom?
There must have been a day, many thousands of years ago, when a particularly enterprising individual invented the wheel. It is such a simple thing but one that completely revolutionized the world. It is an invention none of us would …Read More
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I have confessed my addiction to news programming in this space before, and at the risk of sounding repetitious, I am going to do so again. When I was asked to write this article that reflects broadly on the themes …Read More
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By Nick Hampton
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WAGONER — Just when it looked like a lost cause, senior Byron Adams put the Wagoner Bulldogs on his back and made a game of it.
But in the end, the Keys Cougars used the eagle-eyed free-throw shooting of Trevor Eubanks to hold off the upset-minded Bulldogs for a 67-60 victory Tuesday night at the Hughes Event Center.
The Cougars, ranked seventh in Class 3A by Okrankings.com, moved their record to 5-2 on the season while Wagoner is now 0-2.
Keys used the strong inside play of Payton Ragsdale, who tallied 14 of his 23 points, to vault to a 37-22 halftime advantage. Keys maintained the double-digit lead through the first three minutes of the third quarter when Wagoner began its comeback.
Adams, who had 22 points in the game, along with his teammates rattled off six unanswered points while doing a defensive job of keeping the ball away from Ragsdale, and closed the gap to five points at 45-40. But the Cougars scored nine of the final 12 points in the quarter to own a 54-43 lead starting the final stanza.
Using an aggressive man-to-man defense and some full court pressure, the Bulldogs forced Keys into five turnovers in the final quarter and got to within five points at 62-57 with just under two minutes to play.
Forced into a fouling situation, Wagoner picked the wrong man to send to the line as Eubanks calmly hit five of six free throws down the stretch to ice the victory. Last year's runner-up for All-Phoenix MVP, Eubanks was definitely the man that coach Duane Jones wanted at the line.
"He's played in the clutch a lot for us and it's nice to have a guy you can depend on in those situations," Jones said.
On the night Eubanks was 12-of-13 from the charity line and finished with 23 points.
Despite the big lead at halftime, Jones warned his youngsters that the Bulldogs weren't just going to go away.
"We told the kids they'd come back and and they did and I was proud of the way we kept our composure in the last five minutes," said Jones.
Keys 53, Wagoner 40
Patience paid off the Lady Cougars on the night as they played a slowed down passing game to defeat Wagoner.
"Right now we have five games in nine nights so with conditioning being a concern early in the season, tonight was just trying to work the basketball and not go 900 miles an hour," said a victorious coach Mickey Duncan.
After a close first quarter that saw Keys up 15-11, the Lady Cougars (3-3) went on a 7-2 run to take a 10-point lead and were up 26-15 at the half.
Wagoner (0-2) opened the third quarter with seven unanswered points to close to 26-22, but that would be as close as they would get as Keys went on a 10-4 run to end the third quarter with 36-26 lead.
The Lady Cougars' lone returning starter Mylee Hewitt led all scorers with 20 points and teammate Sydney Rainbolt contributed 12. Wagoner's lone player in double figures was Kristen Robbins with 14.


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I have been training consistently since my last fight w/ Michael Bisping despite my crazy travel schedule. I hate having to sit around after a loss and always want to get right back in the octagon. I have brought in some new coaches since my last fight, Rodrigo Artilheiro, BJJ Black Belt, Judo Black Belt, and 7 time Brazilian National Wrestling Champion. I have improved my game a lot in the last two months focusing on the overall integration of my skills. I have good BJJ, Wrestling, and striking, however I dont often utilize them all and only focus on knocking people out. Trust me, I will still try to KO people. The true question is who is next for me. Most of the middle weights are all matched up. Mark Munoz, Wand, Jake Shields, Ed Herman, and maybe some others are the only ones I can think of that aren't already signed to fight. Mark is coming off an injury and Jake is suspended I believe, so I am not sure who will be next. It could possible be a Strikeforce MW or an up & comer. Regardless, I am hoping to fight early in 2013 and showcase all of my skills.
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Riverton coach Zach Martin is expecting another great game when his Rams host the St. Mary's-Colgan Panthers tonight. He's just hoping it's not a repeat of last year's battle that ended in a loss after four overtimes.
"It was the first four-overtime game I had ever been a part of," Martin said. "Hopefully, it's the last.
"I'd be lying if I said we didn't have this game circled on the schedule at the beginning of the year."
Colgan's 72-65 win over Riverton last year kept the Rams out of the Class 3A state tournament.
This time, a share of the CNC League championship will be on the line. The Frontenac Raiders, Riverton and Colgan each enter tonight with only one league loss. If Frontenac beats Girard, the winner of Colgan and Riverton will be co-champions with the Raiders.
"It means a lot to our kids," Martin said. "We haven't won the CNC title in basketball since 1997."
However, tonight's matchup has more implications than just the league championship. It also will determine the No. 1 seed in next week's Class 3A sub-state at Colgan.
"There's more emphasis on this game than what appears at first glance," Colgan coach Wayne Cichon said.
Many expected this to be a big game going into the season. Riverton and Colgan were picked first and second in the CNC, respectively, in the preseason coaches poll.
The Rams and Panthers have lived up to the expectations for the most part, but both lost tight games to Frontenac. Riverton lost on a buzzer beater, and Colgan fell in double-overtime this past Tuesday.
Colgan bounced back with a 46-39 win over Galena on Friday to stay in the league race.
"I think we handled the loss very well and very maturely," Cichon said. "They focused on the next game and put the previous one behind them."
The Panthers are led by senior post Dyson Dechant, who scored 21 in the win against Galena.
"Colgan is very disciplined offensively and will play very intense defensively," Martin said. "And Dyson Dechant is one of the premier scorers in the league."
Cichon said the matchup between Dechant and 6-5 Riverton freshman Grant North will be key. North averages 10.5 points for the Rams and is one of their better rebounders.
"They have four starters back from last year's team," Cichon said. "That's always a great place to start. They got a lot of varsity experience. The fifth spot is the freshman North, who has more than filled his role. I know it's going to be a difficult game to play, and we have to go to their place."
Sophomore Landon North leads a balanced Riverton offense with about 15 points per game. Dylan Weaver averages 9.5, and senior guard Greyson Spriggs chips in about 8 per game.
Cichon said Spriggs, a unanimous All-CNC selection last year, does more than score for the Rams.
"I think he's a player who's very unselfish and does a lot of things for them," Cichon said. "He put up spectacular numbers last year. Even though he hasn't put up big numbers this year, he's very important to their team. He's one of the better players in the league."
Girard to face Frontenac for CNC girls crown
The Girard Trojans will travel to face the Frontenac Raiders tonight for a share of the CNC girls basketball championship. Both teams enter with one league loss and will share the title with Baxter Springs, which already finished its league schedule with one loss.
"This game is important not only for the league title, but it also could be for the No. 1 seed in the sub-state," Frontenac coach Jeremy Rakes said.


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Veteran CB DeAngelo Hall on Monday night agreed to return to the Redskins on a one-year contract. The club is expected to finalize the deal sometime Tuesday. Hall confirmed the agreement in an interview on 106.7 The Fan, which first reported the news.
The deal is worth $2.25 million, according to CBS Sports. He was scheduled to make $8 million in 2013 before the Redskins released him on March 11 in order to save that much salary cap space.
The agreement eases some questions about Washington's personnel in the secondary. After releasing Hall, the Redskins had only one established cornerback, and they still don't have an experienced, true first-string free safety.
Hall in 2012 regained his status as the Redskins' best cornerback. Coach Mike Shanahan's staff likes how Hall has improved as a tackler. Coaches believe Hall covered particularly well during the team's seven-game winning streak en route to the NFC East championship.
Washington last season surrendered 7.09 yards per pass, which ranked 23rd in the NFL. However, they ranked last (32nd) at times during the season, so the pass defense eventually improved. The secondary missed the pass-rushing presence of two-time Pro Bowl outside linebacker Brian Orakpo, who suffered a season-ending torn left pectoral muscle in Week 2.
Hall, 29, joined the Redskins in the middle of the 2008 season. He has started every game in each of the last three years. He had four interceptions and a sack last season. He also covered kickoffs during the second half of the season.
The Redskins' agreement with Hall does not necessarily rule out acquiring free-agent cornerback Antoine Winfield, whom they have been courting, but Washington's dearth of salary cap space has been an issue in his recruitment.


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WILMINGTON, North Carolina - No. 72 UNCW sailed to its ninth shutout of the season on Saturday by clipping Illinois State, 7-0, in men's tennis at the UNCW Courts.
Playing in pleasant conditions, UNCW racked up its fourth shutout in the last five matches. The Seahawks pushed their record to 10-4 overall and remained undefeated in nine matches at home.
The Redbirds of the Missouri Valley Conference dropped their sixth straight to plummet to 5-9, finishing 0-3 in their spring break trip to the North Carolina coast.
"We played pretty well in doubles today and made some progress with some things we've been working on," said sixth-year UNCW Head Coach Mait DuBois. "We were able to win at No. 2 and No.3 and were in a tight one at No. 1. The chemistry on all three courts has been going pretty well and I think it helps us a lot in doubles."
UNCW grabbed control early by winning the doubles point behind the victories at No. 2 and No. 3 doubles. The 41st=ranked team of Rafael Aita and Sam Williams breezed past Rolondo Torrellas and Jakub Eisner, 8-2, at the No. 2 position and the No. 3 tandem of Santtu Leskinen and Kaue Pereira clinched the early point by trimming ISU's Jacob Wilson and Michael Sellitto, 8-4.
The Seahawks won all six singles matches to complete the rout and move to 2-0 on their current home stand.
DuBois said, "In singles, we really had a hard time getting started. I was pleased with how we improved as the matches went on and played better the longer we were out there.
"Sam (Williams) really stood out today and played with great intensity, only dropping one game the entire match. I was also pleased with Santtu (Leskinen), who got his first collegiate singles victory. It doesn't matter how experienced you area coming into college, your first dual match is a different experience and he handled it very well."
Williams, from Surrey, England, got things going in singles by dispatching Eisner, 6-0, 6-1, at No. 3 singles and senior Chris Cooprider thumped Torrellas, 6-3, 6-0, at the No. 2 slot to increase the score to 3-0. Leskinen then clinched the match with a 6-4, 6-2, triumph over Rodrigo Oliveira at No. 6 singles.
Aita, Zach Hublitz and Kosta Blank added singles wins the rest of the way to wrap up the scoring.
The Seahawks concluded their three-match home stand on Tuesday with a 2 p.m. match against Dartmouth.


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Elected legislators in the state House want to keep their jobs. No, the other ones.
The state House passed a measure Wednesday that would require employers to grant state lawmakers a temporary leave of absence so they can serve in Olympia.
House Bill 2473 would prohibit employers from demoting or firing elected lawmakers who take a leave of absence to serve in the Legislature. It would also allow members of the Legislature to sue their employers if they believe they have been terminated or demoted due to time spent in legislative sessions.
The proposal comes after a busy year in which lawmakers were in session between January and June of 2013, and returned for another special session in November.
Rep. Sam Hunt, D-Olympia, said Wednesday that legislators need the bill to protect their jobs and protect their ability to serve.
We dont want to create a special class of people who can only afford to be in the Legislature because they have the resources to do so, Hunt said. We want to keep this a citizen Legislature of people from all walks of life.
Rank-and-file members of the Legislature make $42,106 per year.
Lawmakers are scheduled to meet for 105 days in odd-numbered years and 60 days in even-numbered years, but extra sessions are common.
The bill to protect lawmakers outside employment passed the House 73-25 Wednesday.
Rep. David Taylor, R-Moxee, was among those who voted no.
There are some that are a little uncomfortable with it, Taylor said before the vote on the House floor.
The legislation was introduced by Marko Liias, an Edmonds Democrat and former House member who was recently appointed to the state Senate.


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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bassam Shakhashiri is a professor of Chemistry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and has spent most of his career celebrating the fun of science, reaching thousands of people.
He was our guest this morning on Larry's Look. Dr. Shahhashiri is in Charlotte to be the keynote speaker at the 10th anniversary breakfast of the Charlotte Area Science Network.
This morning he did some science experiments using dry ice and talked about the importance of science in our schools.
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Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2012) The WMFE Bord of Trustees today announces the departure of José A. Fajardo, WMFE's President and CEO since 2007.
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Orlando, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2012) – The WMFE Bord of Trustees today announces the departure of José A. Fajardo, WMFE's President and CEO since 2007. Mr. Fajardo started with WMFE as director of radio programming in 1996, and recently led the successful completion of the sale of Channel 24 to the University of Central Florida in late September. Mr. Fajardo's official last day of employment is December 1, 2012, though José plans to take vacation for most of the month of November.
"When we began our discussions about the possible sale of Channel 24, Mr. Fajardo made it clear to the Board that once WMFE became a radio-only operation he would initiate a dialog with the Board about his future," said WMFE Board Chair Bob Showalter. "José was clear that a new and smaller 90.7 would not need a highly compensated CEO and to his credit he kept his word about having that conversation. After preparing 90.7 News to succeed on its own after the sale of Channel 24, José decided to take this opportunity to seek new challenges."
"I'm thrilled and delighted on how well prepared 90.7 is today to become Central Florida's premier local news station while continuing to be the source of the wonderful programming available from NPR. The WMFE-FM staff is one of the hardest working and most dedicated staffs I've had the pleasure of working with during my 29 year career," said José A. Fajardo. "I'm grateful to the WMFE Board for their leadership during some of our most challenging times, and I'm honored to have served WMFE and Central Florida in a job I loved."
Fajardo leaves 90.7 News on a sound footing. Audience numbers and listener contributions are at their highest levels since becoming an all-news station. WMFE-FM is ranked 23rd out of 275 public radio markets in the nation and the station enjoys a weekly audience of over 200,000 listeners. During last month's fund drive 90.7 News exceeded it's goal of $180,000 by raising over $200,000, including 12 new major donors.
Fajardo's many accomplishments at WMFE include the successful transition to digital television, the production of many local award winning TV and radio programs, the format change to an all-news radio station, and audience growth for 90.7. This past year, Mr. Fajardo added eight local commentators to the station's programming, launched the "My Voice" segment and developed plans for hiring three additional local reporters for 90.7 News that will proceed as scheduled.
"The Board has nothing but the highest regard and respect for José. He led WMFE during some very difficult times and consistently demonstrated strong leadership and determination. The entire Board joins me in congratulating José for his over 16 years of service to WMFE and we wish him continued success," said Showalter.
The WMFE Board of Trustees will conduct a national search to hire a new general manager for WMFE-FM.


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