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The Valparaiso softball team closed out a Horizon League series victory at Detroit in emphatic fashion on Sunday afternoon, scoring 12 runs in the first inning alone en route to a 17-0 win over the Titans.
Valpo's 17 runs matched the third-most in a single game in program history and was just one run shy of the single-game record. In addition, the Crusaders' 12-run first inning ties the highest single-inning output known in program history. Individually, freshman Kaitlyn Ranieri (Schererville, Ind./Central) set a team record for most walks drawn in a single game, earning four free passes in her five plate appearances while also getting hit by a pitch once.
While the Crusaders would jump out to a huge lead after just one turn at bat, the top of the first started innocuously enough. Ranieri led off the game with a walk, and after advancing to second on a passed ball, moved over to third on an infield single by junior Kimberlin Wallace (Newton, Ill./Community [Lake Land C.C.]). Fifth-year senior Joylyn Ichiyama (Torrance, Calif./Redondo Union) brought home the first run of the game with a sacrifice fly, plating Ranieri, but another flyout left just one runner on with two outs.
But Valpo exploded from there, scoring its final 11 runs of the inning before making another out. Freshman Janelle Bouchard (Kennebunk, Maine/Kennebunk) started the run with a two-run homer to left field, followed by a double to the wall in center from senior Tori Brown (Harrison, Ohio/Harrison). Junior Amanda Korb (Indianapolis, Ind./Lutheran) continued the roll with a triple down the right-field line which scored Brown to make it 4-0, and after a walk by junior Angie Doerffler (Fort Wayne, Ind./Concordia Lutheran), junior Amanda Wisniewski (Skokie, Ill./Huntley) brought both runners home with a double to right-center field, pushing the lead to 6-0.
The train kept rolling, as Ranieri drew her second walk of the inning and Wallace tallied her second infield single of the frame to load the bases. Ichiyama dropped a single into left-center to score two more runs to make it 8-0, and Marinec then reached on an error, again loading the bases. Bouchard capped the inning with another piece in her torrid weekend at the plate, launching a no-doubt grand slam deep down the left-field line to finish off the 12-run frame. For Bouchard, it was her second home run of the inning and her fourth round-tripper overall on the weekend, including her second grand slam.
From there, the result was academic. The Crusaders would add a pair of runs in the third on an error and a wild pitch, scored one in the fourth on a Titan error and finished out the scoring in the fifth with two more runs, both of which came home on Detroit errors.
Valpo finished the afternoon with just nine hits in the run-rule shortened victory, but also drew seven walks, including the aforementioned four from Ranieri, and were hit by four pitches. The Crusaders also were able to take advantage of eight Titan miscues in the field. Bouchard went 3-for-4, driving in six runs with her pair of home runs, while Wallace also picked up a pair of hits. All nine Valpo starters crossed the plate, eight of them scoring exactly two runs.
Staked to a 12-run lead before even taking the circle, freshman Taylor Weissenhofer (Homer Glen, Ill./Lockport Township) cruised to the win to improve to 12-9. Weissenhofer gave up just two hits and one walk, striking out eight in the complete-game shutout. Julia Maksym fell to 1-14 on the year for Detroit (5-37, 2-13 Horizon), starting and giving up seven runs in two-thirds of an inning of work.
Valparaiso (23-20, 8-7 Horizon) steps out of league play on Wednesday for a single game at Purdue at 3 p.m. CT. Live stats will be available through ValpoAthletics.com.
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Audio excerpts from Kessel's visit to The Buffalo News is here.
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A man has been charged with killing a teenage rapper who was stabbed after attending a fundraising event for a murder victim's family.
West Midlands Police said 18-year-old Armani Mitchell was charged on Monday night with the murder of Joshua Ribera, who was attacked near a Birmingham nightclub.
Mitchell, of The Green, Northfield, is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court, a police spokesman said.
Mr Ribera, also aged 18, was stabbed at around 11pm on Friday near TCs nightclub in the Selly Oak area of the city.
Meanwhile, another man arrested in connection with Mr Ribera's death has been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.
Detectives are still keen to hear from anyone who was at TCs on Friday night or who witnessed the stabbing. Detective Inspector Gary Plant, who is leading the investigation, said: "We know there were a lot of people at the fundraising event on Friday and Joshua was very popular among his friends and was a well-known rising music star.
"There are still a number of people who were there on Friday who haven't yet spoken to police. I would urge anyone who saw anything to come forward and talk to us as soon as possible."
Mr Plant said a lot of Mr Ribera's friends were at the function and someone may have a vital piece of information about the stabbing.
The rapper, known as Depzman, was stabbed in the heart after an event held to raise money for a headstone for the grave of 16-year-old Kyle Sheehan, who was killed in a knife attack last September.
Mr Ribera, from Moseley, Birmingham, was an emerging talent in the rap and grime scene and a Facebook group, RIP Depzman, has attracted more than 56,000 "likes". Anyone who can assist the police investigation is urged to call 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.


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The Town of South Boston will host the grand opening for its Farmers Market Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. in downtown South Boston.
The market is celebrating its 25th year of operation since 1987, according to Tamyra Vest, executive director of Destination Downtown South Boston.
"The public is invited to come enjoy refreshments, music and as always, lots of home grown and homemade goodies," Vest said.
The Virginia Cooperative Extension will be on hand with the Master Gardeners offering a help desk and food demonstrations.
The Bluegrass Five are set to perform from 9 to 10 a.m.
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HAMPTON - Collectively, Everclear, Live, Filter and Sponge provided a hit-laden soundtrack to the '90s.
The groups have banded together for a blockbuster Summerland 2013 bill, which will be featured at the Hampton Beach Casino Ballroom Saturday, July 20. This year's lineup is dedicated to "Alternative Guitars" and will highlight tunes for which each of the bands are known as well as newer material.
Everclear, with Art Alexakis on lead vocals and guitar, Dave French on guitar and vocals, Freddy Herrera on bass and vocals, Sean Winchester on drums and vocals and Josh Crawley on keyboards and vocals, gained a following for rock radio favorites "Santa Monica," "Everything to Everyone," "I Will Buy You a New Life," "Father of Mine" and "Wonderful."
Live takes the stage with new lead singer Chris Shinn in place of former frontman Ed Kowalczyk, along with Chad Taylor on guitars, Patrick Dahlheimer on bass and Chad Gracey on drums. The group's string of hits includes "I Alone," "Lightning Crashes," "Lakini's Juice," "Dolphins Cry," "Operation Spirit," "Selling the Drama," "White, Discussion," and "All Over You."
Filter, featuring Richard Patrick on lead vocals and guitar, Jonathan Radtke on guitar, Phil Buckman on bass and backing vocals and Jeff Fabb on drums, earned a following with tunes like "Hey Man, Nice Shot," "Take A Picture," "Welcome To The Fold" and a collaboration with The Crystal Method on "(Can't You) Trip Like I Do."
Sponge, with Vinnie Dombroski on lead vocals, Kyle Neely and Andy Patalan on guitar, Tim Patalan on bass and Billy Adams on drums, craft alt-rock songs "Plowed" and "Molly (16 Candles)."
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During the period of rule by the Norman and the English, this city was a focus for international trading and local development, particularly with regard to the celebrated Waterford Crystal. Although the original Waterford Crystal Factory was closed in 1851, its revival in 1947 has brought a new wave of prosperity to this region. Today, visitors from around the world marvel at the factory's award-winning displays and witness first hand the time-honored skills of glass blowing, cutting and engraving.
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Yet there is much in Holyhead to keep visitors happily engaged right here. At the heart of Holyhead is St. Cybi's Church, situated inside one of Europe's only three-walled Roman forts. Indeed, local history stretches back to Roman times and before, with area settlements dating to prehistoric times. Maritime history is revealed in a museum where visitors can learn about the 100 or so shipwrecks that have occurred in the vicinity. Those who are feeling particularly energetic might make the trek to the South Stack Lighthouse, which stands guard over an area popular with birdwatchers.
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You can rent a bike and ride across the glens, enjoying views across the Firth of Lorn and the Sound of Mull. You can take a look at McCaig's Folly, an unfinished replica of the Roman Colosseum that sits on a hill overlooking the town. Built by banker John Stuart McCaig in 1897, at its highest point it is about forty-five feet tall and has a handsome landscaped courtyard. The locals, taking the structure a little more seriously than some visitors who pass through, call it simply "McCaig's Tower."Other diversions in Oban include shopping for locally-made crafts including glassware, Celtic jewelry, and kilts made with the tartan patterns of nearly every clan in Scotland. Sample oak-smoked herring at MacTavish's Kitchen. For drinks and some local flavor, try the pub at Oban Inn. With its exposed beam ceilings and popularity among town residents, it's full of Scottish atmosphere.
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Does the GOP Need to Change Its Stance on Immigration?
After overwhelmingly losing the Latino vote, some say the Republican Party must soften its stance on immigration.
As the Republican Party regroups and reflects after the 2012 election, there's no shortage of people looking for someone or something to blame for the party's disappointing results. Many say extreme rhetoric on topics such as immigration caused the party the election, as they only succeeded in alienating the increasingly important Latino vote.
The Republican Party traditionally has a tough stance on immigration, supporting things like strict deportation policies, "show me your papers" laws like Arizona SB 1070, and building a border fence. Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney said he supported "self-deportation" for the millions of undocumented immigrants currently in the country, a statement that unsurprisingly made him unpopular with Latino voters.
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Latinos voted overwhelmingly for President Barack Obama, with 71 percent casting their votes to re-elect him. The demographic also played an important role in several battleground states: Florida, Colorado, and Nevada all have high Latino populations. Post-election, Romney said he failed to capture Latinos because he was unable to compete with policy "gifts" from Obama, like a path to citizenship and access to healthcare.
There are currently 50 million Latinos in the United States, and by 2050 it is estimated that there will be 128 million. Writing in U.S. News, Marcelo M. Suárez-Orozco, dean of the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, says political parties can no longer afford to misunderstand Latinos:
Memo to future campaigns: From today until the midpoint of the 21st Century, Latinos will account for an unprecedented 60 percent of our population growth.
If the Republican Party hopes to once again connect with our fastest growing demographic—such as when George W. Bush won over 40 percent of their vote—myths, clichés, and wishful thinking need to be replaced by the hard work of understanding this perplexing demographic.
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Republican Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Cuban-American, is attempting to help his party do just that. He hopes to show Latinos that the GOP represents their conservative family and religious values, and that the party is the right choice for them. The senator said the topic of immigration reform must be addressed, and has drafted a bill that he said has received good feedback from others in Congress.
"People understand that we need to do something to address these issues, and we need to do it in a reasonable and responsible way," Rubio said.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- J.C. Penney is revamping its pricing strategy -- again.
Six months after the mid-priced department store chain got rid of the hundreds of sales it offers each year in favor of a three-tier pricing approach, Penney is eliminating one of the tiers and bringing back the word "clearance."
Ron Johnson, the chain's CEO since November, said the moves come after feedback from customers showed that shoppers found the three-tier structure "confusing."
The former Apple Inc. executive spearheaded the change in pricing at Penney. The new strategy, effective Aug. 1, illustrates how difficult it can be to try to change the mindset of Americans who have become used to sales.
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We carry all kinds of gear, clothing and accessories from only the top brand names in the industry. Surfboards, SUPs and skateboards line the walls of the original store, clothing and accessories from a variety of brands located on the floor, and the snowboard tech and rental section also resides here during the winter. Our Billabong and Hurley flagship stores next door opened in the summer of 2009 and carry all the latest gear from those brands. We are super stoked to have Billabong and Hurley aboard for the ride!
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IT HAS been one year this month that my daughter, Linda Shackelford Brooks, passed away. I have not seen the memory book from the funeral home nor a list of condolences, so I have no idea who of my friends, relatives, or others sent condolences.
I am taking this opportunity to thank each and everyone who sent cards, flowers of visited the funeral home to show that you cared.
I especially want to thank Principal Chief Bill John Baker of the Cherokee Nation, former Chief Chad Smith, Councilman Don Gavin, and Adjudicator Troy Poteete for honoring her by being present at her service.
She loved her work and sincerely did what she did to better serve her people. She was only 1/32nd Cherokee by birth but a full blood by heart.
We all love and miss her dearly. It has been said that she is probably smiling happily and busy trying to improve heaven.
Love you dear, mom!
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I would also like to thank Mr. Derrick Reed for broadcasting it on the radio and the following churches: Four Mile Branch Baptist Missionary Church, Divine Love Christian Fellowship, Old Agency Baptist Church, First Missionary Baptist Church and Antioch Baptist.
Words cannot express the depth of gratitude for everyone who supported us during this time.
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|Graduate College
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|Office of International Programs
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University Advising Services
University Advising Services (UAS) provides first-time-in-college (FTIC) and transfer students with less than 30 credits with a comprehensive introduction to the academic environment at Florida Atlantic University. Students can receive advising services through scheduled appointments, on a walk-in basis, or by participating in on-line virtual advising through an online advising resource system (OARS) and e-mail. Advisors participate in a comprehensive training in order to provide students with the information they need to become self-directed, independent thinkers, capable of developing a suitable action plan that outlines the best sequence of courses to fulfill degree requirements and ultimately leads to a career goal or prepares them for a graduate program of study. Programs and services include (OARS); curriculum sheets by major; intentional emails; AdvisorTrac (a web-based advising appointment scheduling program); an early academic warning system; the STAR (Strategies and Tips for Academic Recovery) skills inventory and an online Faculty Referral system. UAS also offers support for exploratory/undecided majors, advising for the University Honors Program, and the Student Learning Strategies (SLS) freshman courses. Students with more than 30 credits who have selected a major are advised at the College level.
Advising Services within FAU's Colleges
Students with more than 30 credits who have selected a major are advised at the College level. All of FAU's colleges and schools provide advising services to their students in college-specific advising centers/support services. Advising at the college level is done by professional staff, faculty advisors, or a combination of professional staff and faculty advisors. In addition, each college offers an array of academic support to meet the specific needs of the students enrolled in that college. Advising and related services for students across all campuses are provided at the college level as follows:
College for Design and Social Inquiry – College Advising Center
Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters: Student Academic Services
College of Business - Office of Student Academic Services
College of Education – Office of Academic and Student Services
College of Engineering and Computer Science - Engineering Student Services
Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing – Student Services
Charles E. Schmidt College of Science – Department of Student Services
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine – Office of Student Affairs
Graduate College: Graduate Student Academic Support Services
Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College – Academics
FAU's partner campuses maintain separate advising units:
Broward Campuses - Academic Advising
Jupiter Campus – Academic Advising
Additional Academic Support Services
AcCESS Program
Florida Atlantic University was selected to receive funding under the Title III: Strengthening Institutions Program by the US Department of Education effective October 1, 2010 to begin a program known as AcCESS. AcCESS (Academic and Career Enhancement for Second-Year Students) targets students most at risk of attrition, while seeking to improve student success and retention in the second year. The AcCESS program upholds the FAU mission of providing accessible undergraduate education and serving a diverse community while providing students with intensive academic advising, tutoring, major and career counseling, and faculty mentoring.
Graduate College
The Graduate College is the central office that supports graduate students across all of FAU's graduate programs. Its staff provides consistent information, clarification of policies and procedures, and guidance to students at every point throughout their degree programs from graduate student admissions and orientation to conferring of the degree. Support for graduate students through graduate student workshops on a variety of topics such as: Writing and Publishing in Academia; Effective Presentations; Developing Theses and Dissertations; Producing Scholarly Publications; Presenting Scholarly Work; Manuscript Formatting in Microsoft Word; and Responsible Conduct of Research are provided. The Graduate College collaborates with the Graduate Student Association (GSA) on workshops and new graduate student and Teaching Assistant orientation programs. Graduate student academic success is recognized through a Graduate Student Research Day event, an annual Owl Awards event, and the fall semester Awards Reception which honors graduate students who have received graduate fellowships. Additionally, two faculty members are awarded the Excellence in Graduate Mentoring award each year. Graduate College staff also work diligently on assisting student in reaching degree completion through on-going support for students completing thesis and dissertation manuscripts.
Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence (SACAE)
The Student-Athlete Center for Academic Excellence (SACAE) supports student-athletes in their academic pursuits, guiding them to progress timely toward graduation while monitoring their success with meeting NCAA benchmarks in order to remain eligible to compete. SACAE is responsible for fulfilling several NCAA requirements including monitoring athletic eligibility of Progress toward Degree, and overseeing the submission of the data for the Graduation Success Rate (GSR) and the Academic Progress Rate (APR) programs. SACAE provides tutors, computer labs, mentoring, and study hall. SACAE counselors act as secondary advisors for the student-athletes making certain that the student-athletes successfully navigate through the university while fulfilling their additional responsibilities. Counselors also monitor the academic progress of student athletes by requesting grade information, attendance, and academic progress from instructors. The SACAE provides workshops to support the student-athletes' personal development throughout their careers (i.e., career choices, alcohol and drug awareness, public speaking, leadership, stress management, healthy relationships, and nutrition).
Center for Teaching and Learning
The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) under the Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Florida Atlantic University ensures the academic success of every student and provides faculty the necessary tools and resources to excel in teaching. The goal of the center is to create a culture of engagement where students become active participants in the learning process, both with their instructors and with their peers; and where faculty from diverse disciplines can engage one another in the pedagogy of teaching, with the ultimate goal of enhancing student learning. The CTL comprises several separate centers with targeted audiences that are open for extended hours including weekends to best serve the institution's diverse student needs.
Center for Learning and Student Success
The Center for Learning and Student Success (CLASS) within the CTL assists all undergraduate students throughout their academic journey by coordinating retention activities; supporting and monitoring students' academic progress; coordinating with academic advisement units; providing collaborative learning opportunities; and providing referrals to campus resources and support services. CLASS coordinates learning community programs for cohorts of first-year students which enroll over 20% of each incoming class; student success programs/workshops on topics including time management, note-taking strategies, and other essential academic support areas; the CARES entering-student assessment of readiness for college; and one-on-one assistance to help students meet their educational goals. In addition, CLASS provides a comprehensive array of tutoring and Supplemental Instruction for undergraduate students. Trained graduate students and high-achieving upper-division students provide academic support to students in key high-risk courses through individual and group tutoring and SI sessions on multiple campuses and through online technology.
The Math Learning Center
The Math Learning Center (MLC) within the CTL helps FAU students develop math problem solving skills. The MLC assists students with any quantitative course issues. Tutoring is regularly provided for all math courses through Calculus III. One-on-one tutoring can be arranged for any course in mathematics and students who cannot participate on-campus are provided support online. Math consultants participate in extensive training that is certified by the College Reading and Learning Association.
The University Center for Excellence in Writing
The University Center for Excellence in Writing (UCEW) within the CTL supports and promotes academic and professional writing for all members of the FAU community, including undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and visiting scholars. The Writing Center consultants assist clients on virtually any writing project (e.g. course papers, cover letters and resumes, articles for publication, letters of intent, and more) and at any point in the writing process (e.g. brainstorming, drafting, revising, etc.). Consultants receive comprehensive training certified by the College Reading and Learning Association, which is affiliated with the International Writing Centers Association. Consultations are available both in-person at multiple FAU campuses and on-line.
Office of International Programs
Global understanding and international experiences are an imperative in the 21st century. The Office of International Programs (OIP) designs, coordinates and encourages international education activities for Florida Atlantic University (FAU), serving undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff in all colleges across each of FAU's campus locations. OIP assists faculty to create and manage study abroad and overseas learning programs, recruits students for a range of overseas programs, obtains course pre-approvals for study abroad academic credit, and advises on financial aid and scholarships to support the abroad experience. Once students are back at FAU, OIP helps get their coursework posted to their FAU transcript. Students can go abroad on faculty led programs, partner exchanges, other Florida schools, and approved third party providers. OIP implements university-wide and college specific international agreements, as well as occasional non-binding memorandum of understandings (MOUs). OIP further encourages university and college internationalization efforts and international education strategic planning and supports collaborative projects that link FAU to the global higher education system. OIP advises on ways to internationalize the curriculum to meet college and student needs, explores extramural grant funding opportunities in international education, hosts invited speakers to FAU who are able to speak on international topics, and offers South Florida community members access to talks and educational workshops.
Testing and Evaluation
The Office of Testing and Evaluation adheres to National College Testing Association (NCTA) professional standards and guidelines while providing quality services to FAU students, faculty, staff, and the community. The most advanced testing options are offered to assist individuals in their quest for academic and professional fulfillment. In addition to providing make-up testing, proctoring correspondence exams, math placement testing, and special test provisions, the office offers tests that include: Accounting Competency Exam, Accuplacer, ACT, CLEP, DSST, FTCE, GMAT, GRE, HESI, LSAT, MAT, MCAT, Multimedia Journalism Exam, PRAXIS, Prometric, SAT, TEAS, and TOEFL. Academic support is provided to faculty by providing make-up testing and special testing accommodations as well as scoring and report of exam grades in convenient formats.


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My Party
Kim G created
Paint me my Present
Dinner Party - Art
- 4 guests
- 26 February 2011
- my apartment / Aspen / Colorado / United States
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Party Recap...
For my 43rd birthday, I invited a few special friends to 'Paint me a Present' and have 'starving artist' dinner: ramen. I set the table with a still life centerpiece, canvases as placements, paint brushes as utensils, and favor berets as the plate. We cooked dinner from donna hays 'Instant Entertaining'...delicious and simple, and plenty of time to focus on art.
Party Highlights
Best Dressed
the berets were favors
Activities / Games
guests painted the birthday girl a piece for her birthday
What People Ate
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Sunlight is the best disinfectant. Fight bad speech with more speech. I don't approve of what you say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it.
That's what my fellow liberals say — unless the speech in question is religious. Then there's a problem.
Witness the recent dust-up in Kountze, Texas, where school district officials had barred cheerleaders from displaying Bible verses on banners at their football games. A judge granted a temporary injunction Thursday to the cheerleaders, letting them display the banners until a full court hearing in June.


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In this essay, sociologist Peter Berger presents a picture of the cultural dynamics of globalization that are often driven by varied religious and ethical traditions.
Experts once predicted that as the world grew more modern, religion would decline. Precisely the opposite has proven true; religious movements are surging and driving "alternative globalizations" across the world. Two leading thinkers offer a penetrating view of how and why religion of all kinds is shaping the global economy and political order.
Selected Readings
Read a column by Rosabeth Moss Kanter reflecting on the subtle, but important, points she discovered while attending the 2005 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
Selected Audio
Listen to audio clips of Krista's conversation with Peter Berger that weren't included in the program. Berger tells us why secular Europe is an anomaly in the world and why the polarization of secular and religious groups in the U.S. doesn't represent most citizens.
About the Image
Evangelical Christians pray together on Bar Beach in Lagos, Nigeria.
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Inspiration begins on Monday, Jan. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. inside the calm oasis at Peaceful Parlour as you gather with other positive individuals to create a Vision Board. A vision board is a collage of images, quotes, sayings and pictures of what you want to cultivate in this new year. Supplies will be provided & feel free to bring extra magazines for clipping. The event is free and open to the public. Organic Herbal Tea will be served.
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Eight Earn ACC All-Academic
Six women and two men from the FSU swimming and diving teams were named to the ACC All-Academic Team.
FSU Women Turn in a Solid Season
The 2013-14 FSU women's swimming and diving season showed improvement under first year head coach Frank Bradley.
Noles Conclude with a Pair of Honorable Mentions
Madison Jacobi placed ninth in the 1650 free and the 400 free relay took 14th on the final day of the NCAA Championships.
Seniors Headline Day Two of NCAA Championships
Seniors Julia Henkel and McKayla Lightbourn placed 16th in their individual races at the NCAA Championships.
Noles Capture Honorable Mention Relay Honors
The 400 medley relay placed 14th at the 2014 NCAA Championships and captured All-America honorable mention accolades.
ACC Championships: Women's Preview
Senior Swimmers Help Leave Lasting Legacy
Seminoles Host ACC Foes NC State and Georgia Tech
Five 'Noles Head to NCAA's
Seminoles Sweep FAU
Top Times400 IM: 4:11.60 FSU Record
200 fly: 1:59.95
500 free: 4:47.81
1650 free: 16:35.37
2013- 14: Swam her best 400 IM time of 4:11.60 at the Bulldog Last Chance Invite where she broke her own school record...earned a sixth place finish at the ACC Championships in the 400 IM (4:13)...unselfishly switched events in her final season for good of the team and placed 14th in the 200 fly and won the `C' final of the 200 IM with a career best of 1:59.75....helped the Seminoles to a pair of bronze medals in the 400 free and 800 free relays en route to capturing new FSU records and NCAA `A' standards.
2012-2013: Earned All-ACC honors with a third place finish in the 400 IM at the ACC Championships with a time of 4:12.39...placed 10th in the 1650 free with a time of 16:37.53...swam her career best in the 500 free at ACC's with a 4:47.81 en route to a 10th place finish.
2011-2012- Qualified for the NCAA Championships in the 400 IM with her school record breaking swim at the Bulldog Invitational at 4:11.91...was eighth in the 1650 free with a time of 16:35.37 at the ACC Championships...took eleventh in the 400 IM at 4:18.12 and placed 13th in the 500 free at 4:49.76 at ACC's...swam her best time in the 500 free at the Georgia Tech Invite touching in at 4:48.95.
2010-11: Qualified for the 2012 Olympic Trials in the 400m IM (4:55.19) at the 2011 ConocoPhillips National Championships...touched the wall in seventh-place in the 400 individual medley (4:18.09), 10th-place in the 200 fly (2:00.64) and 11th-place in the 200 individual medley (2:01.40) at her first career ACC Championships... in the meet at Alabama took home second in the 200 free (1:51.34)...Finished first in both the 200 fly (2:04.87) and 200 free (1:51.59) versus Clemson...Placed first in the 200 free (1:51.97), first in the 200 fly (2:06.03), and fourth in the 500 free (5:00.72) in the meet with Georgia Tech and UNC-Wilmington...Against Florida took second in both the 200 free (1:48.74) and 200 fly (2:01.82)...At the Georgia Tech Invitational took home eighth in the 400 IM (4:18.04), 11th in the 200 fly (2:01.92), 12th in the 200 free (1:49.36), and 12th in the 200 IM (2:01.17)...Finished third in the 400 IM (4:25.49) and fourth in the 200 free (1:51.44) at LSU...Against Florida Atlantic and Florida International took first in the 200 free (1:53.25), second in the 200 fly (2:08.08), and second in the 200 breast (2:28.23)...At the All- Florida Invitational took home third in the 400 IM (4:24.67), sixth in the 200 fly (2:06.56), seventh in the 200 IM (2:06.42), and finished 10th in the 200 free (1:54.10)... member of the All-ACC Academic Team.
High School: Ranked as the sixth best recruit from the state of Georgia on collegeswimming.com... All-American in the 200 individual medley in 2009... competed in the 400 individual medley at nationals.
Personal: Born October 2, 1991... majoring in business management... daughter of Richard Henkel and Kerste Johnson.


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Hot Off the Press: Arizona Wildcat basketball news and links.
SB Nation makes its Pac-10 preseason predictions, and the Oregon Ducks, Oregon State Beavers, Jacquizz Rodgers and Jake Locker feature prominently.
Cal fans, use this opportunity to thank your Golden Bears men's basketball team personally by sending thank-you cards to Mike Montgomery and the Cal Basketball office!
The California Golden Bears clinched the outright Pac-10 basketball title, beating their cross-Bay rivals the Stanford Cardinal and sweeping them for the first time since 1993. Patrick Christopher...
Here are the game sights and sounds from Cal's 62-46 victory over Arizona State that clinched the Bears first Pac-10 title in 50 years.
The California Golden Bears men's basketball under Mike Montgomery clinched at least a share of the Pac-10 title, using strong defense down the stretch to beat the Arizona State Sun Devils 62-46....
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LIZ SMITH: She's Wicked, She's Gorgeous ...
Charlize Theron: She's Wicked, She's Gorgeous — She is SO Much More Interesting Than Snow White
by Liz Smith
Friday, May 1, 2012
eyes and think of England!" which is generally good advice for any occasion.
Here we are in a supposedly secular, informal, democratic, non-royal country and we are surrounded by queens wearing crowns and coronets. We are "queen" crazy.
There is a wonderful photo of the Queen of England, in
taken from the rear with her white curls neatly tucked under a diamond coronet. We imagine so vividly her serene countenance as she walks away under her crown and ermine fur with one white glove showing. These days, the Queen has escaped from the "annus horribilus" phase of her relative's domestic mishaps and is entering her Jubilee Moment in a reign that brings in billions to Great Britain's needy coffers. The Queen is a star and celebrity of the first magnitude and to suggest the Brits get rid of the royal family would be like closing down Hollywood and Toronto.
The other queen is actress
Charlize Theron.
I think, after
Angelina Jolie,
she is just about Hollywood's rare-these-days royal real movie star. (Let's exempt
Meryl Streep
from this. She is the Empress Star!)
But on screen as the wicked stepmother in
Snow White and the Huntsman,
Charlize is the star to wish upon. In fact, when she is not onscreen, this movie suffers drastically from tedious, boring, clanging fights and running through disgusting forests and swimming in the dark, through holes in mountains. Ugh!
And I, personally, wouldn't let a child under nine go to see this movie. It has so many unusually "icky" violent, unnecessary bloody and pointless moments.
Charlize Theron as the wicked Queen.
Little girls yearning for ballet slippers, princess crowns and Prince Charmings would be frightened to death. (Maybe that would be all to the good!)
The story's premise is that none but the innocent virgin Snow White can kill the wicked Queen, and the wicked Queen must eat Snow White's heart to gain immortality and eternal beauty. Ok — it's a plot theory by the Brothers Grimm. But here it is just grim. Boring — people for hours are running away from the Wicked Queen when she's the only really compelling thing in this movie. (Just as she was, I might add, when Walt Disney first gave her the poisoned apple.)
But Disney didn't then have CGI and enhanced noise and super violence. The banging of swords off shields and armored horses is deafening. Snow White outfitted as a "knight" in perfectly fitting sudden armor (a moment before she was in rags) is simply impossible, and, at the end, she is a mindless person being crowned with a mix of Middle Ages artifacts, crowns, crosses and gilding. No better than any queen. This Snow White simpers.
Chris Hemsworth as the Huntsman.
The thing I can't stand also is the vicious violence. The Huntsman, hung upside down from a tree with his hands tied, is beaten with so many loud extravagant blows that he'd at the least have several concussions, a couple of compound fractures, and all his ribs broken. But no, he stands right up and goes on hustling.
This is a good place to cite the leading man,
Chris Hemsworth,
one of the few reasonable, believable characters and actors in this movie. As a sentimental, dirty drunk, he is magnificent in his good will and innocence and bravery.
Miss Theron — to never fail to get back to her — is fabulous, sexy in her believability, invincible as they age her over and over, bouncing back in all her extravagant wickedness and shouting like a modern fishwife, who is irritated and impatient: "Get out! Get out!" to servants. Her gown and costumes by
Colleen Atwood
are almost worth the money it must have all cost.
But no, because we constantly cut away to
Kristen Stewart
the nondescript Snow White (she is more beautiful than the Queen?) running away, seeming always bewildered, non-plussed, unrealistic and in spite of her magical qualities, never putting them to any use except for a lot of physical exertion, swimming, running, climbing and falling in exhaustion.
Kristen Stewart as Snow White.
They have put the heads of a lot of fine British actors on the bodies of dwarves here; and I didn't find it charming. In fact, I thought this was the most absurd part of the movie. As the good guys run to escape, you are always wondering when we'll go back to the wicked Queen.
Charlize Theron, an Oscar winner, who will do anything for her art, even lets the movie kill her with old age. She's beautiful and dynamic, even as a crone. (Just as she remained beautiful in
Young Adult,
in which she was made to appear haggard, playing a woman desperately clinging to her youth. Theron herself is a "child" of 37.)
Snow White and the Huntsman
is overwrought! And, it had the most horrible "invited" audience of half dressed young people who all sat playing with phones lighted throughout. They were wearing tank-top underwear, sagging pants, super shorts, backward caps. They were the epitome of 21st century "casual."
No wonder we cling to
Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Glamour, Elle
these days. In their couture unreality, they are the wicked Queens of glamour. Thank god for a little bit of that!
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A Parker County Sheriff's deputy was seriously injured in a vehicle crash Sunday evening.
Sheriff's Patrol Sergeant Kim Cooper was on duty in a marked patrol unit returning to the sheriff's office following a call she responded to around 8:30 p.m. Sunday when the wreck occurred on State Highway 51 North.
According to reports, Sgt. Cooper was pinned in the patrol vehicle until assisting personnel and an emergency services crew arrived to rescue her from the vehicle. The northbound lanes of Highway 51 North were shut down briefly during the incident. Sgt. Cooper was flown to a Fort Worth hospital by air ambulance, where she remains in emergency care.
Parker County Sheriff Larry Fowler said Sgt. Cooper is a well-respected and valued leader in the division.
"She is a very strong individual," Fowler said. "The entire department is pulling for her. At this time, we are very hopeful for a full recovery and are praying for her and her family."
The accident is being investigated by the Texas Department of Public Safety. Further details of the crash will be pending that investigation.
Sgt. Cooper has been with the Parker County Sheriff's Office since 2005. She was soon promoted to corporal and is currently one of four patrol sergeants.


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HOUSTON – Mardi Gras weekend looks to be a rainy one as a front is expected bring plenty of rain to the area on Sunday, KHOU 11 Chief Meteorologist David Paul said.
For now, Friday night is expected to be a clear, cool evening with temperatures in the 60s. Cloud coverage will slowly thicken on Saturday and some showers could develop in the evening at about 7 p.m.
Come Sunday, the front will make its way through the Houston area at about lunchtime with a 50 percent chance of rain putting a bit of a damper on the Mardi Gras festivities.
Download our free HOU Weather app on your iPhone or Android featuring 12-hour forecasts, radars, conditions, coastal weather, satellite imagery and web cams. Also, look for our WeatherCaster iPad app in the App Store.


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Injury report entering Week 17
This week brings players whose teams have clinched, and teams will be resting top players. Make sure if you replace any of your injured players, your replacement is set to play. Look for backups, players playing for contracts or their jobs as prime candidates to produce in Week 17. Who could those players be? Well, it all depends on the players listed below and how they fare in the trainer's room. Can Big Ben come back? Will Tony Romo be 100 percent? Too many question marks this week doesn't help us with our final week but it's not time to run out of gas yet.
Cowboys QB Tony Romo (bruised hand) left the game in the first quarter and the hand swelled up, but reports state he could have returned. In this case, with the Giants beating the Jets, they knocked the Eagles out of the playoff hunt, allowing the Cowboys to remove their injured starters to rest them. Romo will be back for the one-and-done against the Giants.
Vikings QB Christian Ponder (concussion) left the game and did not return, and with the Bears on tap next week, the rookie could struggle. He has not played well the last three weeks and before going down in Week 16, his two-game average using Weeks 14-15 was 117.5 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. His yardage is too low, despite the TDs, to trust Ponder in Week 17, if he returns. Look for Joe Webb to start if he can't go and Webb has been making great fantasy strides with statistical production and warrants fantasy consideration if he starts.
Browns QB Colt McCoy (concussion) did not play with Seneca Wallace starting, but outside RB Peyton Hillis, the Browns have no fantasy players of note. Wallace could start again this week as the early word is that McCoy won't play in Week 17.
Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger (high ankle sprain) did not play in Week 16 with Charlie Batch getting the start. Look for updates on Big Ben, but if he's not 100 percent, he could sit again. Batch is capable of handing the ball off to Rashard Mendenhall against one of the lesser run defenses in the league, the Browns.
Cardinals QB Kevin Kolb (concussion) is still suffering symptoms from his concussion and remains day-to-day. With the Cardinals out of the playoff hunt, the team could just sit him. His play has ranged from average to poor and he has now missed six games this season with a potential seventh coming up. Look for John Skelton to start if Kolb can't go, but Skelton showed why he's a backup in Week 16 with erratic play until the fourth quarter. Neither should be given heavy consideration to start against the Seahawks.
Rams QB A.J. Feeley (thumb) and Sam Bradford (ankle) are day-to-day, but probably won't play in Week 17 with Kellen Clemens getting the start. Clemens has no fantasy value after going 9-of-24 for 91 yards and no TDs and no interceptions last week.
Bears QB Jay Cutler (finger) did not play in Week 16. However, he may return in Week 17, though unlikely. Josh McCown, making his first start for the Bears this year, threw for 242 yards and one TD with two interceptions to create some fantasy value for the receivers after three weeks of nothing with Caleb Hanie. However, all this may be too little too late with one game left.
Running backs
RB Adrian Peterson (knee) suffered a devastating injury, tearing both the ACL and MCL in his left knee. I've always been a believer that it takes two full seasons to come back to full strength from this injury and doctors will have to wait for his MCL to heal before operating, delaying the rehabilitation process. He may not be ready for the 2012 season and surely won't be 100 percent. Those who take him are likely to be disappointed. Look for Toby Gerhart (11-109-0) to be the feature back in Week 17 and heading into 2012. He warrants fantasy consideration in Week 17 against the Bears.
Eagles RB LeSean McCoy (ankle) has had an elite fantasy season with a per game average of 22.8 utilizations for 108.3 yards from scrimmage and 1.3 TDs. The Eagles' season is done and the team may simply sit him out, as there's nothing to play for and why risk your team's best player on a meaningless game? Keep an eye on updates throughout the week, but Maurice Jones-Drew has a 128-yard lead on him for the rushing title and that may be too much to overcome even if MJD falters in Week 17. Plan on seeing Ronnie Brown and Dion Lewis to see most of, if not all the carries.
Dolphins RB Daniel Thomas (knee) left the game last week and did not return going 2-3-0, but has no fantasy value with Reggie Bush (22-113-0 rushing and 2-26-0 on three targets) playing as well as he has. However, Bush did suffer a leg injury at the end of the game so keep an eye for updates, but Bush states it's no issue and he's able to walk and expects to play in Week 17.
Redskins RB Roy Helu (toe, ankle) did not play in Week 16 for fantasy owners after his nagging injuries got the best of him. Evan Royster (19-132-0 rushing and 2-15-0 on four targets receiving) and Ryan Torain (4-8-0) carried the load with Royster showing he has earned more playing time. Look for Helu updates, but since it's nagging injuries, another week of rest should have him ready with fantasy value. However, his value has lowered a bit with Royster's performance, as he could share time in Week 17 with Helu.
Titans RB Chris Johnson (15-56-0) was not limited by his ankle, but did take a pain-killing injection prior to kickoff. He still couldn't perform for a second straight week despite a solid matchup. In his defense, the Jaguars' secondary was depleted and a point of attack the Titans had to exploit. That doesn't help CJ2K owners and he ends most fantasy seasons on a three-game average of 20.7 utilizations for 77 yards from scrimmage and zero TDs. Those are flex-back or injury fill-in numbers. He will be extremely hard to justify starting this week against the Texans.
Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (24-103-1 rushing and 6-21-0 on 10 targets) remains a bull in the offense and continues to post elite numbers despite defenses focusing to stop him every week. He is dealing with an ankle injury but we don't believe it will bother him entering Week 17.
Cowboys RB Felix Jones (hamstring) left the game as planned once the Cowboys found out the Giants beat the Eagles, rendering their game meaningless. DeMarco Murray (ankle) is also injury-prone and it could be that neither he nor Jones can be a feature back because of injuries. Look for a time-share from these two next season. For Week 17, Jones warrants heavy consideration after going 16-106-0 rushing and 6-31-0 receiving in Week 14 against the G-men.
Lions RB Kevin Smith (15-49-1 rushing and 2-12-1 on three targets) may have only had 61 yards from scrimmage, but his two TDs made up for it. That's the benefit of a high-powered offense. It can overcome lackluster performances with the team's ability to score TDs. Smith missed parts of the third quarter after appearing to aggravate an injury and the team could hold him out. If it's still unknown by kickoff, Smith warrants fantasy consideration against the Packers. Maurice Morris (5-22-0 rushing and 1-10-0 receiving) came in to relieve him and carries value if Smith can't play.
Cardinals RB Beanie Wells (14-53-0 rushing and 1-8-0 receiving) has been struggling with his knee and his weekly maintenance of his injury. The knee must be getting worse with a three-game average of 14.7 attempts for 43.7 yards and 0.3 TDs. He faces a Seattle team that can be run on, and he can score a cheap TD anytime as he has 10 so far.
Packers RB John Starks (ankle) aggravated his ankle and to be frank, I'm not sure why he was even in the lineup with Brandon Saine (1-8-0) playing and Ryan Grant (8-44-0 rushing and 2-34-0 on two targets) starting. I can't see them risking Starks in Week 17 and believe they will provide him with two weeks of rest before they have to play again. Look for Saine to possibly carry the load if the Packers decide to rest Grant also.
Raiders RB Darren McFadden (foot) did not play in Week 16 and you can't trust him if he returns this week, as reports state there's a chance he could play. I wouldn't count on him as anything outside an injury fill-in, as he's not in game shape and has yet to play with QB Carson Palmer. His return would also lower the value of Michael Bush (23-70-0 rushing and 2-24-0 on three targets) who has been playing at the level of a No. 1 fantasy back.
Bears RB Matt Forté (knee) did not play in Week 16 with Kahlil Bell (23-121-0 rushing and 4-38-0 receiving on four targets) providing positive results, carried the load. Forté stated he was gearing up for the playoffs if the team could make it. They have not, giving him no value for Week 17 in what could have been a potential tune up game.
Wide receivers
Texans WR Andre Johnson (ankle) did not play and at this point has no fantasy value entering the final week of the season as the Texans' offense is slowly but surely slowing down. With more film, teams are figuring out how to stop Yates and the passing attack to focus on the rushing attack. There's a chance Johnson suits up, but with the team locked into its playoff seed, outside of developing chemistry with Yates, he has no reason to play. If he does he warrants starting as a flex WR.
Giants WR Mario Manningham (knee) did not play and at this point he's become to undependable. While he had a solid outing in Week 14 he's missed three of the last five games and Victor Cruz has asserted himself as the top WR with Hakeem Nicks also maintaining high value. That's pushed Manningham aside. He has some value if he can play in deep leagues but will likely be a late-week decision.
Chargers WR Vincent Jackson (groin) could not do much, going 2-41-0 despite seven targets and playing from behind. He was a risk going in and most knew it, but the matchup was there forcing many owners to start him in case he had an elite performance. He did not, but monitor updates this week. He has value heading into Oakland despite a 1-22-0 performance in Week 10 against them.
Raiders WR Jacoby Ford (foot) did not play in Week 16 and has no fantasy value. Darrius Heyward-Bey (4-70-0 on five targets) has stepped up and would probably start anyway even if Ford returns. Ford plans on testing the foot this week.
Packers WR Greg Jennings (knee) did not play in Week 16 and won't play in Week 17, as his regular season is over with the Packers looking towards the playoffs. The previous week, TE Jermichael Finley (3-83-0 on 10 targets in Week 15, 3-20-1 on six targets in Week 16) and WR Randall Cobb (4-53-0 on four targets in Week 15, 2-22-0 on three targets in Week 16) were the beneficiaries of Jenning's absence. This week it was James Jones (4-50-2 on six targets) with a huge game for those that played him — probably only larger league owners. Take your pick for Week 17 as it could be anyone, including Donald Driver (2-29-0 on three targets) who has three TDs the last four games.
Tight ends
Giants TE Jake Ballard (knee) did not play in Week 16 after missing a great fantasy opportunity and his Week 17 status is not known. It will be based on the extent of the knee injury and where it stands in the healing process. He has some fantasy value if he can suit up, as Travis Beckum (chest) and Bear Pascoe (ribs) filled in for him in Week 16 but neither saw a catch.
Dolphins TE Anthony Fasano (head) did not play in Week 16, missing a great opportunity against the Patriots, but he has minimal value against the Jets. Look for updates throughout the week.


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I write about small business lending, entrepreneurship & being a CEO
When it comes to building a successful company, most investors and business advocates look for companies with an experienced management team. They want someone that has a "successful track record" with experience forming teams, writing business plans, building products, and managing a P&L.
You can't blame them. As with almost everything in life, practice makes perfect and experience provides learning lessons that allow for improvement and growth. While betting on experienced batters can certainly produce doubles, triples, and even home-runs; the grand slams of entrepreneurship come from the young and ill-experienced 20-somethings.
Yes, I said it.
That's not what you're going to read in the textbooks. You won't hear that from a venture capitalist. And, you certainly won't hear that in your MBA classes.
I know, I know. Some of you will say that I am biased because I was a 20-Something young entrepreneur when I started Lendio, but let's look at the facts:
(Some of the) Most Successful Entrepreneurs of our Time and Their (Age):
Anyone else recognize the pattern? Each one of the founders was between the ages of 20 and 26 when they founded what turned out to be one of the most successful companies of our lifetime.
In Pictures: The 10 Most Important Lessons For 20-Something Workers
20-Somethings Have Nothing to Lose
One of the main reasons that young entrepreneurs can build incredibly successful companies is that they really don't have anything to lose. Most of these entrepreneurs are used to living in a cheap college apartment and eating ramen noodles. At that age, the entrepreneur usually doesn't have a mortgage, a car payment, or a built-up lifestyle to maintain.
On the contrary, a more experienced entrepreneur that is starting a company later in life has everything to lose. By this time in their career, they are used to a strong-paying salary. They live in a nice neighborhood with a comfortable car — maybe even a luxury car with a monthly payment attached. When his/her spouse thinks about starting a new company, he/she will also consider the stark reality of losing the comforts of life that they have worked hard to build up during their career. Suddenly, when thinking about all that he/she has to lose, the experienced entrepreneur's plan to build a successful company include hedges, calculated moves, and conservatism.
20-Somethings Can Swing for the Fences
With nothing to lose, young entrepreneurs can look at solving problems with a completely different mindset. There is very little at risk. They aren't required to hedge. And only the thing that crosses the entrepreneur's mind is the drive to solve the identified problem in the best way possible. Fortunately, the young entrepreneur has the energy to consistently burn the midnight candle.
"I never took a day off in my twenties. Not one." — Bill Gates
Finally, without having been in the workplace, the young entrepreneur has a fresh perspective untainted from the way-it-is-supposed-to-be mindset that is so prevalent in most boardrooms. Consequently, their solutions are new, innovative, and groundbreaking.
If You're a 20 Something…
Go for it.
There will never be a better time in your life to live your dream of entrepreneurship. Swing for the fences with a goal to add your name to the prestigious list above. If you fail, it will have been one of the best learning experiences of your life.
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Excellent article. I have to mention that the successful stories the author mentioned are mostly in the technology sector. i.e it needs fresh and young people to come up with creative ideas to launch their websites or to start a high tech company plus starting a technology company usually starts with a low budget.
Well said, but such young people paid the price of learning from the old experienced guys (so they do not repeat their mistakes). Any young person who amazed money lost it if they were not learn to make money work for them. I need to be corrected, I heard that the Walmat guy started when he was 42!
It remind me of 4 years back when i was 20 and for one of the university assignment i had to make a feasibility report for new business idea. After submission of assignment one of my lecturer come to me and discuss about the feasibility report and appreciate it. Other day, the lecturer asked me to implement it. The idea was much risky as it involved law but i was enthusiastic to do as it would click to overseas country men, but due to law and order situation in country my Parents ask me to drop the idea until being in country.
So for now i am looking around and analyzing the things to grab some other new ideas which are easy as start up. :) So thank you Blake for motivating me :)
Ah, the old survivorship bias ignorance – if Jobs did it in his twenties so can you.
You say let's look at the facts and then point out 5 companies that have become hugely successful in the past 10-30 years or so. If you really wanted to look at the facts you would've mentioned the thousands or maybe hundreds of thousands of 20 something entrepreneurs who tried and failed over the past 10-30 years.
Maybe young adults are more risk prone and maybe this is a good thing sometimes but then as you mention yourself older adults are more experienced and able to avoid costly mistakes which is also a good thing sometimes. As far as I am concerned the two things offset each other and balance things out making entrepreneurship an even field regardless of age.
You know, I think there is another factor at work as well here.
In my job, I get to meet with a lot of small-scale startups. And most of the people who are successful at that in Scandinavia are in their late thirties to late forties. They are people who have mastered their craft, and feel they've gone as far as they can working for someone else. (Exception: young people are the successes in the IT area. For obvious reasons. Note that four biggest sucesses on the list are IT)
In the US, a far lower fraction of people that age start up on their own. Some do, of course, just not as many.
It is about risk, of course. When you get into your forties, you start to feel the frost in your bones. And you normally have a family to worry about. Plus, you start to think about your retirement.
When your health care, and that of your family is tied to your job, a lot fewer people are willing to drop that for the uncertainties of your own business.
People in their twenties are invulnerable, in their own minds. They don't worry as much about illness and not at all about pensions. They often don't have dependents. A decade of late nights won't wreck their constitution. They risk far less.
Basically, I think the rate of startup successes reflect that the US system increasingly discourages starting your own business as you age and gain skill and experience. The risks just accumulate to fast.
Which works out great for established businesses who worry far less about their best employes turning into lean new competitiors than elsewhere.
Couldnt agree more.
Great,am 21 and just started my company…real insipiration..
Really good article. I am sure the author just highlighted the approach of 20′s which makes them successful but not to disgrace or disrespect our respected and privileged elder entrepreneurs. After all these 20′s will be 30′s or 40′s or 50′s after some time …. But I believe SOONER begun, SOONER Completed or Achieved ! Brock nice views. Keep it up !
I get what the Author is trying to say, however I know plenty of twenty somethings with mortgages, car notes, and even student loans, that have to work multiple jobs to pay these bills, or to help their family out, or even just to be able to go to college. I believe a missing point in this article is the economic background of the successful twenty something and extra support of some sort, the early investors into their venture, such as supportive family and parents, or even a mentor. Not everyone comes from the background these individuals have come from, so no matter the age to me what matters most is Support and Responsibilities.
Mr. Brock, You are a genius. Many thanks for your contribution for the growth of the Entrepreneurship.


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Twice in the past two weeks, I've almost hit joggers who elect to use the street rather than sidewalks or the plethora of park tracks that we have. What if they get hit? What if I get into an accident with my kids in the car because I'm avoiding them? Do we need a law to prevent this and keep them safe?
No. We really don't.
Some might even adopt a callous opinion, such as, "good riddance, serves 'em right if they get hit." Survival of the fittest may be a component of evolution, but, that's really not how we should approach life, let alone govern ourselves. And yet, the legislative decision making principle here should be permissive of adults making their own decisions. Blockbuster author Stephen King nearly lost his life walking on the side of a road, but we can't just start telling people they can't walk on the side of the road anymore.
Significant mortality numbers and clear dangers to others, however, is good reason to legislate. Real data needs to be on the forefront of the decision making process. For too long we've seen legislating based on emotion and a lack of data.
Tangible Arguments
The national gun control debate has been swimming in emotion coming from both sides. The result, by and large, has been a war of extreme (mis)perception: America is comprised strictly of the tyrannical gun-grabbing verklempt, and the private militia crazies. Neither is accurately representative of the majority of US citizens.
Today, the gun debate was given flesh with President Obama's gun plan. The most extreme fears of a universal gun ban can be assuaged: there will only be a "military style assault weapon" ban. There will be universal background checks, 10 round clip limits, emergency preparedness plans, CDC investigations into video game violence impact, and more. Whether or not you agree with the measures, there is now something tangible to discuss rather than loose angry arguments that something or nothing should be done.
The Value of Personal Choice
In one Colorado town, the residents voted to keep street lights lit on a private a la carte basis. It cost the citizens 3x more to do it this way, rather than via property taxes. Residents who were asked about the irrationality of this claimed there was nothing irrational; it was about freedom of choice.
Our choices matter. Right or wrong, we want to be in charge of our decisions. We would rather drive our own cars with a far higher accidental death probability than take a bus that is slower. But at least we're in charge. Murder victims are never in charge.
Murder, Murder, Everywhere... No Effective Law to Spare?
More murder happens by blunt objects than by rifles. But then again, blunt objects and kitchen knives don't create mass tragedies like we saw in Aurora, Colorado or Newtown, Connecticut. Gun free zones reduce the possibility of Wild West behavior, but people who want to kill many people will find it safest to do so in a gun-free zone. There seems to be a correlation between gun proliferation and a drop in crime, but then again, the only stories you hear about "military style assault weapons" are stories of people getting slaughtered… and then again, mass murders seems to have peaked in the late 1920s when such weapons were not publicly available.
Would Adam Lanza have not killed anyone with Obama's plans in place? We can't be sure. Will it prevent future atrocities? Will it hurt us to try to prevent future atrocities? Listen to both sides before taking the dive. In fact, avoid taking a dive and continue to be open.
Bringing Meaningful Conversation to the Table...
Constitutional arguments aside, the killing efficiency of legal weapons is a reasonable discussion to have. What isn't reasonable is the venom that people infuse, turning a discussion into a perceived persecution on either side of this fence. Remember to look at real data – to understand that data – and to look at alternate interpretations of data. Try to drop emotion from the debate, without holding empathy in disdain.
We've got big discussions and important ones ahead of us as a nation. If we want a common ground or resolution of any type, it's incumbent upon all of us to not be a jerk. Hitler comparisons and blaming art for atrocities gets us nowhere. Data does.
Unfortunately, today, our leadership in the White House spent more time making an emotional case than one based on data. Unfortunately, the hypocrisy is piquant when this is coming from a president who continues to kill children overseas with drones and call it collateral damage. But we must compartmentalize and not cloud the immediate issue. We as a people need to take part in the conversation, contribute useful data, respect and understand the emotions of others, and distinguish our own emotion from fact.
The question isn't whether or not we're over-legislating. The question is whether or not we are conducting ourselves rationally enough to have productive conversation. We're not… yet… but we can.


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