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We often visit the local Starbucks (SBUX, $80.14, up $0.42) in Our Town when the keurig runs out of pods. There is a Big Lots (BIG, $32.21, down $4.92) store across the street and the parking lot tends to be sparse when we make our visits to Starbucks and at other times when traveling by.
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Our homework also showed a company in transition with new management taking over for old management. We have also followed the stock for a few years so we were familiar with the chart as shares tend to make large price movements.
We recommended getting into the Big Lots December 35 puts (BIG131221P00035000, $2.90, up $2.20) in our afternoon update on Thursday and here were our thoughts this morning inside our Members Area after the company reported earnings last night:
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The 2012 Tour de France begins Saturday, and although American George Hincapie is unlikely to be competing for the yellow jersey at the end of the race, he is set to make history this year.
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DeLAND, Fla. - Sophomore Ramak Niakan safi scored his third goal of the season just before halftime to help the Jacksonville University men's soccer team defeat No. 5 Belmont, 1-0, on Thursday night in the first round of the Atlantic Sun Conference Tournament.
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---- — SWAMPSCOTT — Three of Gov. Deval Patrick's judicial nominees, including a Swampscott resident and chief of the U.S. Attorney's Office criminal division, got the green light to be sworn in Wednesday.
The Governor's Council voted 5-0 to approve James Lang's appointment to the Superior Court, with Councilor Terrence Kennedy voting present. Lang has spent 20 years working in the federal courts.
During his confirmation hearing Dec. 5, Lang told the council he never thought about pursuing an appointment to federal court.
"My interest is in the Superior Court," he said. "It is the work I have always been the most motivated by."
After graduating from Boston University Law School, Lang started his law career in the Norfolk district attorney's office working under former District Attorney William Delahunt. He decided to leave the district attorney's office when Delahunt ran for Congress. He has worked in the U.S. Attorney's Office since 1993.
Lang said he sees the position of Superior Court judge as one that is engaged in the "pure practice of law." As chief of the criminal division, he said he spends a lot of time on management and personnel responsibilities.
"I have harbored a desire for a long time in my career to be a judge," Lang said. "I have always wanted to be a judge because there comes a time in one's career where one wants to be the decision-maker, the final decider."
A good judge is someone who is intelligent, has a good work ethic, extensive litigation experience "in the trenches," as well as humility and a lack of arrogance, Lang said. "He is not afraid to admit when he doesn't know something and seek assistance of the litigators," he said.
Lang, who grew up in Pennsylvania and graduated from Cornell University, said he followed his college sweetheart back to Boston after graduation. He received his law degree from Boston University School of Law in 1985, while his wife, Stephanie, worked toward her medical degree.
In his application to the Judicial Nominating Committee, Lang answered a question about what has influenced the type of judge he would be by telling the story of his father, the son of a coal miner who died when Lang's father was only 2 years old. Councilor Marilyn Devaney asked him about it during the hearing. Lang said he was inspired by his father's life struggles. His father battled alcoholism most of his life.
"My father was a wonderful man and great father," he said. "My mother did a great job getting us kids to understand this was a disease. He never lost the love and affection of his children. He got sober the last 15 years of his life. To me, it was a great story of courage and redemption."
Councilor Jennie Caissie asked him about another answer on his JNC application where he described a difficult and disappointing case in his career. In 2003, there was a case involving a fatal boating accident that ended without the U.S. Attorney's Office ever prosecuting the case.
The investigation languished for several years without a prosecutorial decision by the assistant U.S. attorneys assigned to the case. Lang oversaw the case. When the U.S. Attorney's Office finally made a decision in 2008, the statute of limitations had run out. Lang said he and the assistant state's attorney went to the victim's family to tell them what happened. Because he oversaw the case, Lang reported himself to the Office of Professional Responsibility.
"I will tell you to this day I feel terrible about it," he said. "I was passionate about advocating for the victims' rights."
During last week's hearing, Councilor Charles Cippolini asked Lang about his potential pension if confirmed as a judge. He could receive a sizable pension from the federal government and county government, Cippolini said.
"It is not illegal, but it is an example of well-thought-out financial planning," Cippolini said.
Lang said that was not his motivation for applying to be a judge.
"My wife is sitting over there and can attest that I have never made a decision based on our best financial interests," he said. "That is not what I am about. I wish I was more attuned to those things. But I am not."
At the start of the hearing, several witnesses testified on Lang's behalf, calling him a compassionate man with exceptional legal skills and judicial temperament.
Attorney Robert Sheketoff said, "There are a few lawyers that I have met in the course of my 37 years of doing this that make me proud of being in this profession, and this is one of them."
Superior Court Judge Timothy Feeley said Lang has the ability to make difficult decisions fairly and quickly.
"Decision-making ability — that is what we do as judges," Feeley said. "Some are routine, some are difficult. Perfectionists need not apply to be a judge. There is not the time. We need to make decisions as fair and as right as humanly possible. It also needs to be efficient. Cases should move. He has the ability to make decisions fairly, carefully, but also quickly."
Attorney Nancy Pellegrini, who works with Lang in the U.S. Attorney's Office, became choked up when she described how she would miss working with him.
"The truth of the matter is I am going to miss him terribly, both on a professional and personal level," she said. "But the bottom line is, I live here in the commonwealth. ... This is the kind of person you want on the bench. This is what you want our legal system to be."
In addition to Lang, the council also confirmed Mary Ames, a private practice attorney with 14 years of experience in the Suffolk County district attorney's office, for a Superior Court judgeship, and Robert Pellegrini, a supervising prosecutor in Dudley District Court, for a Worcester District Court judgeship.


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CHICAGO -- The brother of Cubs catcher Henry Blanco was reportedly found shot to death on Monday night in Venezuela.
The body of Carlos Simon Blanco Sanchez was discovered in Monpote, in the state of Miranda. Local police were treating the case as a kidnapping/murder, as the victim was reported kidnapped sometime after 6 p.m. local time Sunday.
According to the newspaper El Universal in Venezuela, Carlos Blanco, 39, was being held for a ransom reported at 200 million Venezuelan Bolivares. Henry Blanco had been in negotiations with the kidnappers.
Henry Blanco, an 11-year big league veteran, has spent the past four seasons as a backup catcher for the Cubs, and he is currently playing for the Margarita Bravos in the Venezuelan Winter League.
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(WMC-TV) - Volunteers surveyed all of Shelby County Wednesday during their point-in-time homeless count, which helps keep track the number of people living on the streets.
It started bright and early at 5 a.m. when volunteers gather at the Memphis Inter-Faith Association headquarters downtown.
"[Wednesday] is our point-in-time count, and we try to get a number of how many people experience homelessness on one given day, typically the coldest night of the year," said Director of Community Alliance for the Homeless Katie Kitchin.
Despite the cold and windy weather, volunteers discovered homeless in a variety of places.
"These people are tucked up in vacants, somewhere out of site. We found some encampments in the woods, under some bridges," said volunteer Paul Garner.
Marian Bacon supported the cause because it is close to home. She experienced homelessness for five years.
Bacon spent the morning talking to people at St. Mary's soup kitchen downtown, collecting interviews with willing participants, and gathering valuable data that helps determine funding.
"We implemented an action plan to end homelessness about two years ago, and this is our key yard stick to determine how we're doing," said Kitchin.
The plan has since punched a 13 percent in homelessness and placed 70 people in their 100,000 homes program.
Perhaps more importantly, it gives a chance to put names to faces.
"Coming out and just talking to somebody one on one. Realizing the dignity and humanity that we all share," said Garner.
It took volunteers 14 hours to complete their county-wide survey. The tally will be used to calculate the city's share of federal funding for homeless services.
"I'd happily work myself out of a job if it meant no one had to experience homelessness. I think the good news is we're housing lots of people on any given week," said Kitchin.
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Will the city cough up $17,000 to replace a resident's gazebo and spa Monday night?
When a large oak tree the city maintains fell on a Barcelona tract home, it caused lots of damage, said resident Lisa Bracken.
"My husband was in the backyard when he heard a cracking noise and noticed the tree appeared to be leaning towards our home," she said. "My husband immediately called the city and as he was on the phone the tree snapped and landed on top of our backyard destroying the gazebo covering the spa."
The oak also damaged their wall, fence, furniture and some plants. Bracken said their house was spared because the gazebo stood in the way.
The impact also damaged the block wall, destroyed the wrought iron fencing and some outdoor furniture and plants. See photos of the damage attached to this story.
City staff is recommending that the council reject the damage claim filed by Bracken's insurance company.
It took a crew of about 10 workers a day and a half to clear the debris, Bracken said. She said the city also cut down a neighboring tree that threatened a neighbor's bedroom.
The Brackens have lived in the home for over 25 years, and cite the large oaks as one of the main reasons they purchased the home.
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Cowden-Herrick Jr. High basketball traveled to St. Elmo Brownstown on Thursday, and the two programs split. The 7th Grade Hornets beat the 7th Grade Eagles, 36-35. The 8th Grade Hornets lost to the 8th Grade Eagles, 23-43.
In the 7th grade Hornet win, Coltin Rauch got the the line early and Blaze ruessell connected from the field. Rauch made 2-of-4 free throws and then had a two. Russell scored three 2-pointers. Hunter Watson added a deuce and the Hornets were off to a quick double-digit start in the first 6:00.
The game was on in the middle quarters. Ruach was able to score twice in the 2nd, Zach Dilley hit a two, and Brody Phillips rang up the first of his troika of treys, giving the Hornets 21 1st half points.
Rauch was fouled in the 3rd and made 1-of-2 foul shots and a deuce. Then Phillips buried two more triples to keep the Hornets on track. They had 30 points heading into the 4th.
However, St. Elmo clamped down on the Hornets in crunch time. Rauch was the only Hornet to score in th final 6:00. He made three shots and it was just enough to eke out the win by a point.
Cowden-Herrick 36, St. Elmo 35
C-H stats: Coltin Rauch 17 (7 FGs, 3/7 FTs), Brody Phillips 9 (3-3pt FGs, /1 FTs), Blaze Russell 6 (3 FGs), Zach Dilley2 (FG), Hunter Watson 2 (FG). Team FGs 12 (3-3s). Team FTs 3-of-10.
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What I don't get,
I understand that critics of this rematch would like to see these guys move up in there careers. I can understand that I guess. But why was it OK for Gatti and Ward to fight each other three times, but for some its not OK for Rios and Alverado to fight twice? I think that the second Ward and Gatti fights are over-ratede by the media, but we are still getting two guys who want to give the fans another great show, are ready to go to war and thrill the fans again! Jake Lamotta and Sugar Ray Robinson fought six brutal fights in a relatively short time frame and no one talked about them fighting too much.
At the same time, boxing is much more safety conscious today than when Robinson and Lamotta fought. But the Ward-Gatti trilogy was not that long ago. It's hard to draw that comparison, fans loving the brawls of the past, wishing for more today, but there is the health concerns that people have today where brawls with tough, but B-grade level fighters lead to shorter careers.
Sometimes I think there is too much caution today, and I would like to go back in time to the classic boxing of the 40's-70's. However, back than, we didn't have all the medical evidence that is now available.
The thing with Rios and Alverado is that, I think they are made for each other to produce wars, BUT neither can box well, so if either of these guys move up to fight someone who can box and box well, they are likely to lose. The public today has a short memory, and when they lose to a boxer, Rios-Alverado I will gradually fade. Doing this rematch, gets boxers who are evenly matched, fighting each other, away from the politics and bullshit with too many bigger guys who don't fight each other. Too many fighters today don't fight in the championship unification matches, and don't fight often enough.
Let's just hope for another great fight, and at the same time, the proper rest and health consideration if either or both take too many shots.
honestly, i'm not a fan of the gatti/ward trilogy. the first fight was enough for me. i didn't need the next two. also...same can be said for the vasquez/marquez 2,3,4.
i am a fan of the morales/barerra trilogy, pac/morales trilogy and marquez/pac 1-4. those guys did not lack in skill and they didn't beat each other senseless for the most part.
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Alvarado seemed to be in control of the 1st fight. Then got drawn into a brawl and got caught and stopped. i see him simply boxing and eventially stopping Rios by the middle rounds. A comfortable win by Alvarado, in a fight that slightly disappoints.
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Am I the only one that voted for Alvarado by close decision???
Something tells me that he's just gonna box the whole time...
But wait...the media is expecting this rematch to top Bradley/Provodnikov?! I soooo hope that Alvarado doesn't get sucked into another tit-for-tat fight. If so, he needs to take the pointers that his corner was trying to give him the first time around.
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Alverado from the first fight admits that he had no game plan other than to fight and says "I will do the same thing, but with fewer mistakes."
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Elliott is very familiar with the MIAA, having provided color commentary for all Truman State football broadcasts during the 2011 season alongside veteran MIAA broadcaster Brad Boyer. He also served as play-by-play announcer for several Truman State basketball games during the 2011-12 season. Elliott currently is employed at KRES radio in Moberly, Missouri where among other duties he provides play-by-play for a host of area high school football and basketball teams.
A Brookfield, Mo. native and a graduate of Northwest Missouri State, Elliott served as sideline reporter for all 2009 football broadcasts on the Bearcat Radio Network. While in Maryville, he was also station manager, program director and sports director at KZLX radio.
"I'd like to thank Missouri Southern for giving me this opportunity," said Elliott. "I'm very excited to be able to stay in the MIAA and continue to be involved in Division II athletics. I'm very proud to be the Voice of the Missouri Southern Lions."
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Just a week after shocking the NFL world, the Eagles proved it wasn't a fluke. Chip Kelly's system clearly works, and he has the personnel to run it.
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Despite the notion that his team needs a QB who can run a 4.5 40-time, Nick Foles has once again shown he has what it takes to lead the Eagles offense. For the second straight week he finished with only six incompletions, and has yet to throw an interception on the year.
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About a month ago I wrote an article on why Foles should be starting QB. One of the main reasons, was how often he was throwing touchdowns compared to Michael Vick. After his win in Tampa Bay, Foles was averaging a score every 6.8 completions. Well, two starts later, Foles is averaging a touchdown every 5.5 completions, surely a notable stat. When comparing that number around the league, his figures really stand out.
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Another key to Foles' success, has been LeSean McCoy. Whether he's flourishing or being stopped at the line, defenses must put their focus on McCoy. The five-year vet hasn't let any other rusher catch up to him this year as he leads the league with 932 yards.
This offense finally seems to be on the same page. In terms of Scoreability, Foles has helped his Eagles rise in the rankings even if just a little. They went from 16.53 YPPS (yards per point scored) to 16.4. It's a respectable stat, especially when compared to winning teams like the Bengals(16.1) and Lions(15.5).
For Bendability, or how well a team plays in situational football, the Eagles fell in the rankings despite keeping the Packers under 15 points. As of last week, the team was averaging 16.34 YPPA (Yards per point allowed) where as now they're averaging 17.0. The defense has been somewhat good keeping opponents out of the end zone, but still give up ridiculous yardage (already 4,170).
In the end, the Eagles have played surprisingly well this year. The defense hasn't been awful and the offense has managed to flourish the last few weeks. At the same time, they haven't exactly defeated some tough squads. The defense struggled against backup QB's like Mike Glennon and Scott Tolzien, and the offense has gotten plenty of breaks.
The Eagles have a divisonal home game against the Redskins coming up, and it's at this point the biggest match up of the year for them. They'll be heading into the bye-week afterwards, and need a win to grab lead of the NFC East beforehand. Considering they've lost their last 10 at home, it won't be an easy game for Chip Kelly & co. However, if his team can keep pace with the last few weeks, they should have no problem grabbing their third straight win.
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You can expect to see the Badgers sporting Barry's signature style - white jerseys, red pants - on game day.
"Coach Alvarez had his team wear white jerseys and red pants so we thought it'd be nice to come back and wear red pants with white socks and have a throwback feel with Coach Alvarez," senior cornerback Devin Smith said.
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"It does make it fun. It gives guys something to be excited about and obviously, everyone enjoys looking good out there," senior quarterback Curt Phillips said.
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Very thin pair of chinos I got these in white to have a pair of basic since the sale price seemed to be an irresistable deal. Fabric is too thin, pockets are from yellow fabric you can see thru (not the first time with GH yellow pockets in white pants, eyelet shorts have it too, but they are linned, but you still can see it). Regular length for my height 5'9" is OK to wear it rolled up. Runs TTS. August 18, 2014
Don't bother with white... I actually like the fit of these pants, except the length. I am 5'3" and a true 30" inseam and the petites are still too long. I have a great tailor, not a problem. So, the problem is, I ordered white (what was left during sale) and this white/thin fabric combination is practically transparent. One of my HUGE pet-peeves is to be able see pockets outlines through pants - looks ridiculous. These pants in white are a no go. They go back. July 29, 2014
sizing Ordered two pair of these pants on sale but the sizes were limited. I am not a petite at 5'6" but ordered a 6P, which was the perfect length but it was a 4P and couldn't get them on. In addition, I ordered a 6 Tall (way too long) but the size 6 is very generous and I will just take them up! Hope the 8P requested will not be huge. July 20, 2014
Great fitting pant They do run long. So if you are tall you should have no problem with the length. I had to have them taken up one cuff. July 15, 2014
a bit big The style was very loose. They are particularly baggy. Also, even for petites, they are very long and will need to be hemmed. June 1, 2014
Great for a deal! Purchased these pants on a great sale - in white. The rise is a little higher and the pant length is long, but I simply roll them a bit. For the sale price and to have a pair of basic, white pants, it was a no-brainer! May 8, 2014
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Maize is a unique, progressive city enjoying metropolitan status in a rural
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civic-minded community with numerous citizens who volunteer their time for an array of activities. Our city officials and city staff continue to strengthen the value of teamwork and civic loyalty, as we provide essential services ensuring all citizens a secure environment in which to live, work and play. Excellent schools, low crime rate and easy access to the entire metro area makes Maize a unique place to live. Maize, where community counts. We welcome you to Maize and invite you to visit our local businesses.
Through the integration of its population into every aspect of quality education, civic improvements, community appearance, commerce and recreation, Maize shall preserve its small town atmosphere and become the best small city in Kansas.
Here are a few updates on some Maize happenings from your Administrator:
Have you noticed there are flags lining both sides of Maize Road this year? That is thanks to the Maize Lions Club who purchased the flags for Maize Road. Public Works Department installs the flags on holidays. Next time you see a Lions Club member, please remember to thank them for the patriotic display of our national flag.
Beginning July 1st Central Street will be renamed Academy Avenue. This will eliminate any confusion with the county-wide 911 call system. The name change will allow emergency dispatchers to send first responders to the proper location in a timely manner. In the past, first responders were sent to Central & Maize located in Wichita when the emergency was at Central and Maize in Maize. Residents, schools, and businesses along the street selected the name "Academy Avenue." Our thanks to each of them for the input and support.
It's that time of year when we are again working through the process of developing next year's city budget. Overall the 2015 budget will be much like this year's. It will be very frugal in nature, while allowing for needed services, caring for personnel, adjusting for the required funding for several major road improvements, and other maintenance requirements.
Several years ago the Council established a policy of maintaining or lowering Maize taxes. The same will be true for the next budget year; there will be no increase in Maize taxes. The City has not raised taxes for several years and has no plans to do so. As the City continues to grow and the tax base increases, the plan is to reduce taxes.
A successful municipal budget is based growth and productivity, not increases in taxes.
The City of Maize is among the fastest-growing communities in Kansas. The population of the City of Maize grew by more than 11 percent between 2010 and 2013, according to new population estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. This puts the Maize population at just slightly less than 4,000 residents. Of course when the Maize schools and WSU are in session our daily population increases dramatically. Like three times!
This year's new single-family home starts are at forty-eight. This number along with last year's record eighty-six new home starts provide a very good indication that Maize is the place to live. The City has eight active new housing developments. Homes from $125,000 to almost a $1 million are being constructed.
New commercial and business activities are continuing to unfold. Some examples include:
Sim's Insurance company, 4621 N. Maize Road, just completed a very attractive and functional new addition for their expanding business.
Moxi Junction Coffee House, 319 S. Park, will open their doors for business on July 16th.
Optometric Billing Solutions, 10501 W. Hampton Lakes Street, is in the process of moving to Maize and bringing their sixty-five employees along. We look forward to having them as a part of our community.
Good things are happening!
Richard LaMunyon
City Administrator
Public Tornado Shelters are located in the basement of the Community Building at 401 S. Khedive and City Hall, 10100 W Grady Ave. Enter via the storm shelter entrance on the front side of the building near the flag poles.
The Maize Police Department is now providing crime mapping through crimereports.com. Visit our Crimereports.com page for more information and instructions on how to use the site.
2010 Census: 3,420
Year Established: 1870
Year Incorporated: 1886
County: Sedgwick
State: Kansas
Zip Code: 67101
Area Code: 316
Sales Tax: 7.15%
School District: 266
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|February 14: David Jablonski (CANCELLED)
Evolution and Extinction: Lessons from the Fossil Record
Abstract: The fossil record is punctuated by extinction events at all scales, from the loss of one or two fish species with the drying of a lake, to the wholesale disappearance of dinosaurs (birds aside) 65 million years ago. The handful of events that are global in scale and bring down a wide spectrum of species are termed mass extinctions, which account for less than 10% of all the extinction over life's long history, but have been pivotal in shaping the world's biota. Because most research has centered on the causes of mass extinctions, we are just beginning to understand their evolutionary roles. Growing evidence points to a change in the rules of survival during mass extinctions, so that evolution is re-channeled during these rare but intense episodes. The evolutionary bursts that follow the extinctions may be just as important as the extinctions themselves, as new or previously obscure lineages take advantage of the opportunities opened up by the demise of dominant groups. However, a closer look at recovery intervals shows that survival alone does not guarantee evolutionary success: not all survivors are winners. The implications of this new understanding of extinction for present-day biodiversity are complex but wide-ranging.
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Race and Citizenship in Turn-of-the-Century Brazil
Abstract: The objective of this talk is to analyze some debates that took place at the end of the 19th century in Brazil, after the Republic was proclaimed in 1889. In spite of the new promises of citizenship and social inclusion, the by then fashionable racial theories caused that an important portion of the population, which had won civil freedom in 1888–when slavery was finally abolished in Brazil–suffered new forms of exclusion. The lecture will focus on the writer Lima Barreto as an example of a broader social process by which some black families who gained social respect during the Empire, suffered a new and unexpected social relegation. The discussion will seek to understand how in this country racist ideas coexisted with liberal ones in a tense though parallel way.
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|March 5: Michael van Walt van Praag (CANCELLED)
The Importance of History in Peacemaking
Abstract: History can be an important factor in conflicts and an obstacle in peace processes. This is especially true for intrastate conflicts, in particular identity related ones. Peace processes and therefore negotiations deal with a wide array of issues, ranging from the conclusion of cease-fires and their maintenance to the distribution of political power, territorial and administrative divisions, boundaries, and exploitation of natural resources. Michael van Walt van Praag will discuss how perceptions of history affect both the substance and process in peace negotiations and why it is important to seriously address them. Whether history is invoked explicitly or not in negotiations, the parties' perceptions of history is a fundament on which many base their sense of entitlement, build their claims and expectations and develop their positions. He will discuss the above, drawing examples also from his own experience as a third-party mediator and as an advisor in peace processes in Asia, Africa, the South Pacific and the Caucasus.
|19th Annual Leadership Symposium
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Challenges In Higher Education
Co-sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs and the School of Social Welfare, this year's symposium is also part of the Division for Student Affairs Professional Development Series.Abstract: The growing emphasis on assessment of student learning--whether it occurs inside or outside the classroom--prompts this year's symposium theme. The joint commitment of academic affairs and student affairs to student success is a potent force and essential ingredient in identifying practices that promote student learning. An article written in 2000 by this year's featured speaker, Dr. Trudy Banta and her colleague Dr. George Kuh, provides a framework for the discussion. Fourteen years later, institutions across the nation continue to strive to overcome the barriers to collaboration on assessment of student learning. Strategies that have proven to be successful will be shared and solutions to inherent challenges will be examined. Dr. Banta has been a consultant on outcomes assessment for faculty and higher education administrators across the globe. Her extensive experience in this area offers us the opportunity to explore conditions and contexts that foster collaboration on assessment. Dr. Charles Taber, Dean of the Graduate School and Co-chair of the University's Committee on Academic Assessment, along with the Division of Student Affairs' Director of Planning & Staff Development, Ahmed Belazi, will respond to Dr. Banta's remarks. Their perspectives will aid our consideration of issues facing us as we engage in establishing an institutional culture of assessment.
March 6, 8:30 am–12:30 pm, Wang Center Theater
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See Me If You Can! Art and the Limits of Neuroscience
Abstract: This talk will examine the questions: What is art? Why does art matter to us? What does art teach us about ourselves? Why it is that neuroscience has proved unable to help us find answers?
Monday, April 7, 4:00 pm, Humanities Institute 1006
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Sequencing the Ashkenazi Genome
Co-sponsors: Department of Ecology and Evolution, Laufer Center for Physical and Quantitative Biology
Abstract: The Ashkenazi Jewish (AJ) population, currently including ~10 million individuals, has long been recognized as genetically isolated and therefore advantageous for genetic studies. Yet, only recently available high throughput genetic data and mathematical modelling allowed reconstructing the unique demographic history that led to this isolation. It appears that Ashkenazi Jews had descended from a very small group, equivalent to hundreds of individuals, as recently as the late medieval times. This makes it feasible to catalog genetic variation in this group, for better personalized medicine. In a collaborative effort across multiple New York institutions, we have constructed a catalog of complete Ashkenazi genomes. We show that this group has ancestry in both the Levant and in Europe. Moreover, this admixed ancestry allows placing a timestamp on the event of these two ancestral populations splitting. We show that this occurred much later than the initial colonization of Europe, indicating that the current Europeans are mostly not descended from the first humans in this continent.
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Why should we learn the word of God? Nephi from the Book of Mormon clearly answered this question when he said, "whoso would hearken unto the word of God, and would hold fast unto it, they would never perish; neither could the temptations and the fiery darts of the adversary overpower them unto blindness, to lead them away to destruction" (1 Nephi 15:24). That's a very powerful reason to become serious about studying the word of God.
These 10 ways to study the words of God, his scriptures, have personally changed my life. As you apply them you will more fully come to understand and love the word of God.
These 10 ways to study the words of God, his scriptures, have personally changed my life. As you apply them you will more fully come to understand and love the word of God.
1. Dedicate Time to the Word of God
Set aside a specific amount of time to study the word of God every day. If you're serious about learning the word of God then be serious about studying it. President Howard W. Hunter said:
"Time is always precious to busy people, and we are robbed of its worth when hours are wasted in reading or viewing that which is frivolous and of little value.... Those who delve into the scriptural library, however, find that to understand requires more than casual reading or perusal—there must be concentrated study.... Not only should we study each day, but there should be a regular time set aside when we can concentrate without interference" ("Reading the Scriptures," Ensign, Nov 1979, 64).Time devoted to the word of God is time devoted to God.
2. Pray to Understand the Word of GodThe Lord wants to help us as we study His words, all we have to do is turn to him and ask in prayer.
"O then despise not, and wonder not, but hearken unto the words of the Lord, and ask the Father in the name of Jesus for what things soever ye shall stand in need. Doubt not, but be believing, and begin as in times of old, and come unto the Lord with all your heart, and work out your own salvation with fear and trembling before him" (Mormon 9:27).Prayer and the word of God go hand in hand, they are both necessary to come unto Christ. Prayer is how we communicate with our Father, and reading His written words is often how He communicates with us. What a magnificent blessing that we can communicate with God, our beloved Father!
3. Put Forth Real EffortComing to understand the word of God takes effort. President Hunter also said:
"Developing spirituality and attuning ourselves to the highest influences of godliness is not an easy matter. It takes time and frequently involves a struggle. It will not happen by chance, but is accomplished only through deliberate effort and by calling upon God and keeping his commandments" ("Developing Spirituality," Ensign, May 1979, 24).An easy way to know if you are giving sincere effort to your study of God's word is to ask yourself, "Am I putting forth real effort to study the word of God?" If not, following these tips and learning other scripture study techniques can help you in achieving your goals to come unto Christ.
4. Have a PurposeWhen you begin to study the word of God select a purpose or topic to study. What do you want/need to learn? What are you struggling with? What gospel principle could you improve upon? Pray for help in selecting a purpose and the Lord will guide you. You can use the scripture's study helps, like the topical guide, to aid you in your search for direction.
While studying the word of God if you come across a word, phrase, or concept that you'd like to understand more fully, but aren't ready to pursue at that time, write it down. Use the back of your spiritual journal (see next tip) to note future topics you wish to study. On a day that you're not sure what your purpose of study should be you can browse through your list of possible topics.
5. Use a Spiritual JournalKeeping a spiritual journal is a priceless tool to help you focus as you search the word of God. All you need is a little notebook and a pencil or pen to get you started. I like to write the date and that day's purpose (see previous tip) and then jot down any scriptures, thoughts, impressions, or questions I have as I study. Writing down all or part of a verse of scripture can help you to more fully ponder its meaning and how you can apply it in your life (see tip 9). Keeping a spiritual journal truly helps one feast upon the word of God:
"Feast upon the words of Christ; for behold, the words of Christ will tell you all things what ye should do" (2 Nephi 32:3)Your ability to understand the word of God will steadily increase as you do so.
6. Invite the Spirit with Good MusicListening to hymns or other beautiful music (that is not distracting) will more easily bring the spirit into your efforts to learn the word of God. You can even start your study by singing a hymn or two. As you do, focus on the words that you sing: what are they saying; how do you feel about them; do you believe the words? The preface of the Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints says:
"Hymns can lift our spirits, give us courage, and move us to righteous action. They can fill our souls with heavenly thoughts and bring us a spirit of peace."Inviting the spirit to be with us as we read the word of God is vitally important because "by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things" (Moroni 10:5).
7. Humble Yourself Before the LordOne of the biggest obstacles to diligently learning the word of God is our pride:
"And now because of their unbelief they could not understand the word of God; and their hearts were hardened" (Mosiah 26:3).Our natural man (fallen self) doesn't want to work and put forth effort- we want life to be easy. But to be able to understand the word of God we must humble ourselves before the Lord. God's will for us is to obey His commandments and to seek his word and one of the many ways we can become humble is by fasting. We can also fast for help with our efforts to search the word of God and for guidance in understanding his doctrines.
8. Line Upon Line, Precept Upon PreceptHow we learn the word of God is by one step at a time. In the Bible Isaiah says:
"But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept... line upon line... here a little, and there a little..." (Isaiah 28:13).The word precept means, "a commandment or direction given as a rule of action or conduct" (dictionary.com). Not only do we learn a step at a time, but we must faithfully live each precept, or commandment, of God. If we haven't kept his basic commandments we won't be ready or able to keep His more advanced ones. This means having patience with oneself but also knowing that we must do our part if we expect to understand the word of God.
9. Personally Apply the Word of GodWhile studying the word of God ponder how it applies to your life. Elder D. Todd Christofferson said:
"You should care more about the amount of time you spend in the scriptures than about the amount you read in that time. I see you sometimes reading a few verses, stopping to ponder them, carefully reading the verses again, and as you think about what they mean, praying for understanding, asking questions in your mind, waiting for spiritual impressions, and writing down the impressions and insights that come so you can remember and learn more" ("When Thou Art Converted," Ensign, May 2004, 11)Your ability to understand the word of God will greatly increase as you personally apply the word of God to your life.
10. Be Diligent and Don't Give UpFinally, as you daily study the word of God don't give up- be diligent! We must persistently seek the Lord. To come unto Him we must study His words:
"Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock, and it shall be opened unto you" (D&C 88:63).Jesus Christ will save us from the bondage of sin as we keep His commandments:
"But if ye will turn to the Lord with full purpose of heart, and put your trust in him, and serve him with all diligence of mind, if ye do this, he will, according to his own will and pleasure, deliver you out of bondage" (D&C 7:33).The word of God is a priceless gift that we either accept or reject.
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A Raleigh native and marine is raising money for mental illness research by biking 406 miles.
Sean Keenan biked across Iowa to raise money for the Foundation of Hope, an organization that's based in Raleigh and conducts research for mental illness.
According to the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, there are 1.27 million people in the state that need some type of mental health service.
Keenan says he rode to support his fellow marines who are coping with PTSD.
"As a marine we never leave anyone on the battlefield and just because we come home from Iraq or Afghanistan doesn't mean the battlefield comes with us," he said.
Sean completed his ride this past weekend, but you can still donate money for the 25th Annual Walk for Hope that takes place on Sunday, Oct. 3.
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