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Rutgers head football coach Kyle Flood discusses gearing up for his team's first season in the Big 10 after moving from the AAC.
Rutgers head football coach Kyle Flood discusses gearing up for his team's first season in the Big 10 after moving from the AAC.
Rutgers' entering into the B1G should finally put the school on sound financial footing. Rutgers has the highest school subsidy in college sports, but with the B1G revenue will have that ease over time.
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith, who runs the most profitable AD department in the country, thinks Rutgers has a lot to offer.
Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is impressed with Rutgers' facilities. >>> Read more in the Star-Ledger.
Ravens executives support former Rutgers star Ray Rice , who is suspended two games to begin the season as punishment for a domestic dispute with his now wife. >>> Read more here.
Rutgers has rarely been a preseason favorite in the polls. >>> Read more at NJ.com.
Rutgers was picked to finish 7th in the B1G East in a poll of B1G writers organized by Cleveland.com.
Big Ten Network is adding new on-air talent, including former Rutgers players, to its lineup as game and studio analysts to mark the school's entry into the Big Ten, the network announced Wednesday.
One of the new football studio analysts is former defensive lineman Eric LeGrand.
To welcome Rutgers to the network, August 1 has been set aside for a full day of Rutgers content. BTN will show classic games in Rutgers football and basketball history, as well as interviews with AD Julie Hermann and multiple current coaches. The programming will begin at 10 a.m..
Rutgers picked up a big commit on Friday– for 2016. Cardinal O'Hara (Springfield, Pa.) lineman Ted Field Jr. offered an early commitment>>> Read more in the Star-Ledger.
Rutgers did add a 2015 recruit in defensive back Jarius Adams of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. >>> Read more at onthebanks.com.
Rutgers' home opener against Howard on Sept. 6 will be at noon on the Big Ten Network.
As spring practice comes to an end, head coach Kyle Flood made it clear Gary Nova is the best option for starting quarterback — an opinion offensive coordinator Ralph Friedgen is definitely on board with (NJ.com, July 18).
After coming out of retirement to accept the Rutgers OC position in January, Friedgen told the Big Ten Network he believed Nova was the one for the job.
"Gary Nova, to me, is the quarterback," Friedgen said. "He had a tough year last year. He lost his position. I think he threw 10 interceptions in three games. I didn't see that this spring. I thought he had a good spring and has a chance to be a good quarterback. He has a good arm; he doesn't have a great arm. He has very good vision. It has been my experience that when quarterbacks can see things, then they have a chance to be pretty good."
Rutgers' first foray into the B1G schedule is a popular hit at the box office.
Michigan, Wisconsin and Penn State are coming to Piscataway and the average ticket price on the secondary market is $94. That is ranked No. 22 in all of college football.
Read more at mycentralnewjersey.com.
Rutgers is heading into the Big Ten with a streak of eight bowl appearances in nine season and plenty of enthusiasm for the new league.
What could really help though is a quick start on the field. The best way to build legitimacy in the new league is to win some games (Daily Record, July 5th).
"All too often in programs that are trying to get some place (where) people will take the attitude of, 'If you have success then we will give you what you need,' " said Mason, a Big Ten Network analyst to the Daily Record's Ryan Dunleavy. "It's like telling the farmer, 'Grow us the crops and we'll give you the fertilizer.' You have to make believers out of people. When you start talking about recruiting 17-or 18 year-old kids, the future for them is tomorrow. It's a lot easier when you've had success to attract quality players. When you have a program that isn't successful, that's a hard sell."
Rutgers is picked to finish last in its division by many of the college football preview magazines making the first season an important selling point for the program. There is one mold for Rutgers in the Big Ten in Wisconsin.
Rutgers is looking to solidify its rivalries in the B1G. The Scarlet Knights are possibly setting up a trophy game with Maryland and have already stoked the fires with Penn State. >>>> Read more at NJ.com.
With the B1G move, Rutgers is also looking for a new mascot. >>>> NJ.com.
Rutgers University is officially a Big Ten school.
RU and University of Maryland both joined the athletic conference on Tuesday.
The Rutgers football team begins its first season as a Big Ten program on August 28 at Washington State. The Scarlet Knights will make their debut in Big Ten action at home against Penn State on September 13. The conference's two newest members will meet on November 29 at Maryland in the final week of the regular season.
The 2014 football season will feature new division alignments, with Maryland and Rutgers joined by Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, Ohio State and Penn State in the East Division. Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Northwestern, Purdue and Wisconsin will play in the West Division. A representative from each division will play in the Big Ten Football Championship Game on Dec. 6 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, with the winner earning the Big Ten Championship.


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The Arizona Diamondbacks kick off spring training on Thursday -- just one day away -- as the first team to have pitchers and catchers report. Spring training starts tomorrow. The rest of baseball will also see their players reporting in the next few days.
It's finally time for teams to prepare for the upcoming season. And yet, there are still five key free agents this offseason that have yet to find a new home. It's not that these players are bad. In fact, all of them are almost certainly starting-caliber and at least one had been eyeing a nine-figure contract. The problem is these five players all turned down qualifying offers and will require a signing team to forfeit a draft pick. With high salary expectations and teams valuing their draft picks more than ever, all five of the following men are still searching for a new deal:
Ervin Santana
After a nice year with the Royals, Santana entered the offseason drawing comparisons between himself and Zack Greinke while believing he could earn a deal worth around $112 million. At the time, many people thought it was outlandish that Santana thought he was worth that much. Then massive deals came in for guys like Robinson Cano and Masahiro Tanaka and, well, Santana's demands still looked foolish.
Now, Santana's reportedly come down to possibly being willing to sign a three year deal as his price has been dropping rapidly. After Tanaka was signed there was a belief that several of the top free agent pitchers would also find deals. So far, only Matt Garza has found a new home. And Garza's four-year, $50 million deal certainly won't do Santana many favors as he looks for a big deal. Garza, while more fragile over recent years, has posted better career stats and did not require the forfeiture of a draft pick.
After their offseason acquisitions, the Royals do not appear likely to re-sign Santana. The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays have both been actively looking for rotation help and likely remain the favorites to land Santana. The Rockies have also had a mild interest, but for a lesser price.
Ubaldo Jimenez
Jimenez is in basically the same situation as Santana. His 2013 team (in this case the Indians) do not appear likely to re-sign him, and he has yet to find a match that offers a contract Jimenez would be comfortable with. In addition, the same teams pursuing Santana are also interested in Jimenez. The Diamondbacks and Blue Jays are also favorites for him, with Toronto expecting to sign one of the two. The Orioles are also in play as they hope to bring in a proven innings-eater.
Jimenez may now be looking at a three-year deal worth around $39 million in free agency which, all in all, could end up being a steal for a team. The issue with Jimenez is that he could just as easily be a bust as a boon. Over his first year-and-a-half in Cleveland he was dreadful, maintaining an ERA above 5.00. Something clicked again in 2013, however, and he notched a 2.61 ERA over his final 28 starts of the season while striking out 179 batters over 166 innings.
Any team that signs Jimenez will be taking a risk. It appears clubs are waiting for the price to drop to a level where they feel comfortable taking that chance.
Nelson Cruz
The Mariners are interested. They've been interested all offseason, it seems like, or connected by people who thought they seemed like a likely destination. Recent reports suggest the Mariners may be willing to offer a multi-year deal to Cruz, though he will almost certainly get less than the four-year, $75 million contract for which he originally was looking.
Other than Seattle, however, there hasn't been a lot of solid news of other teams being interested in the former Rangers slugger. Four to five teams are reportedly in the running for him, but none of those teams were names specifically. The Orioles previously were interested and may still be monitoring the situation, but have signed Delmon Young to help fill their need at designated hitter.
Stephen Drew
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Drew has really been in a holding pattern for much of the offseason. In a similar way to Cruz, he has had the same few teams oft-mentioned as potential destinations, but with those teams all wanting him to reduce contract demands. The Mets have seemingly had a new connection to him every week and may have offered a contract, but have maintained that they see themselves as 'long shots' to acquire Drew.
The other New York team, the Yankees, have also been linked to Drew. New York's infield is in a sorry state with the oft-injured and aged Brian Roberts at second, the aged and coming-off-a-major-injury Derek Jeter at shortstop and Kelly Johnson at third. Drew has shown a willingness to play other positions, which could help him fit in very well with the Yankees. He could also return to Boston, who have reportedly made him an offer. The Red Sox may not be offering the most lucrative deal considering they have Xander Bogaerts ready to take over at shortstop, though. The Twins and Athletics have also been eyeing Drew.
Drew hit for a 777 OPS in 2013, fourth-best among shortstops with at least 500 plate appearances. He would be an improvement for many teams but so far nobody has made the leap.
Kendrys Morales
The forgotten man in the free agent class of 2014. While the four above players have all received a decent amount of interest this offseason, it seems like nobody has much cared to look extensively into Morales. Even a team like the Milwaukee Brewers, who have been desperate for a first baseman and proved a willingness to give up a pick for the right player last year with Kyle Lohse, have instead opted to sign Mark Reynolds and Lyle Overbay rather than bring in Morales.
While the Mariners -- whom Morales played for in 2013 -- have shown some interest in having him come back, they do not have an obvious need, especially if they do indeed sign Nelson Cruz. With players like Justin Smoak, Corey Hart, Logan Morrison and Jesus Montero, the team already has a glut of corner outfield/first base/designated hitters. At this point, unless something comes out of nowhere Morales might have to wait and sign following the June draft, when a team will no longer be required to forfeit a pick.
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Praying for Change and Being Changed
Those in Washington, D.C., gathered in the Capitol building on Dec. 10 to participate in the wave of prayer. Three members of Congress attended the brief prayer service, even though the federal government was shut down due to a snowstorm that day (Joseph Molieri/Bread for the World).
Hundreds of thousands of Christians in the United States – and many more throughout the world – prayed for an end to hunger on Dec. 10 as part of an international "wave of prayer" led by Bread for the World and other organizations fighting hunger.
"We are in front of a global scandal of around one billion people…one billion people who still suffer from hunger today. We cannot look the other way and pretend that this does not exist. The food available in the world is enough to feed everyone," said Pope Francis in a video that the Vatican released on the eve of the day of prayer.
The day of prayer came at a critical time, with Congress considering deeper cuts to SNAP (formerly food stamps), the most successful anti-hunger program in the United States. Cuts that took effect on Nov. 1 are already taking away approximately 10 million meals a day that would have fed working poor Americans and families struggling to lift themselves out of the recession. This loss is more than all the food charity that churches and food banks provide.
"We prayed to God for the end of hunger, which is clearly possible in our time. We asked God to guide Congress and to deepen our own commitment," said Rev. David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World.
"The global wave of prayer changed my own prayer life, and I hope that many Bread for the World members will continue to pray on an ongoing basis for the end of hunger," continued Beckmann. "I have found it helpful to ask for the end of hunger every time I say, 'Give us this day our daily bread.'"
Bread heard about Pope Francis' plans to encourage a global wave of prayer to end hunger from some of Bread's board members with ties to Catholic leaders in the United States and the Vatican. After consulting with Catholic Relief Services, Catholic Charities, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Bread reached out to other Christian and interfaith leaders, encouraging them to involve their members in the day of prayer.
At least 17 religious denominations and organizations urged their members to engage in prayer on Dec. 10. This included the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the Salvation Army, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), American Jewish World Service, Willow Creek Church, the Islamic Society of North America, the Salvation Army, the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, American Baptist Churches, and the National Association of Evangelicals.
Despite a snowstorm that closed federal government offices in the Washington, D.C., area on Dec. 10, Bread and its partners in the Circle of Protection came together in a brief prayer service in the Capitol. Three members of Congress participated.
Although it is not known how many people around the world prayed that day for an end to hunger, the event garnered nearly 159 million media impressions in the U.S. articles that appeared in the Huffington Post, the Washington Post, The Hill, Catholic News Service, and Reuters.
In addition, 7,222 Christians sent emails to their members of Congress asking them to protect funding for hungry and poor people.
"We must empower the poor to shape their own destinies. We need the voice and moral force that Pope Francis – and leaders from all the world's faiths – can provide," wrote Dr. Jim Yong Kim in a blog post after Bread reached out to him for the event. "We need all of you. Together, we can build a global movement to end poverty."
The Dec. 10 prayer wave was the launching event of the "One Human Family, Food for All" campaign of Caritas Internationalis, a confederation of 164 Roman Catholic charities working in 200 countries. The 15-month campaign focuses on the right to food, with an advocacy goal of having the United Nations call a special session on the topic.
[This article originally appeared in the January edition of the Bread for the World newsletter.]
Posted by Bread on January 13, 2014 in Advocacy, Faith, SNAP / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
They Are Talking About Poverty
Movie still of Barbie Izquierdo and her children from A Place at the Table, courtesy Participant Media.
By Fito Moreno
Mention the presidency of LBJ, and people who lived during that time will probably remember one of two wars that are his legacy—the Vietnam War and the War on Poverty. Fifty years have passed since President Johnson began fighting the latter battle.
The War on Poverty spawned many well-known social programs like Medicare, Medicaid, Head Start, and Pell Grants, as well as modern food stamps and WIC nutrition programs. Poverty and hunger where on their way to becoming a distant memory until the mid-70s hit.
Today, an economy in recession, brinksmanship over the budget, and a focus on reducing government spending have all contributed to the increase in poverty, which in 2008 was higher than it had been in 1973. But a key factor that has led to the weakening of the social safety net is the lack of poverty on an administration's agenda.
Some presidents since Johnson have legacies from their time in office that include an aspect of poverty—Carter and another deep recession, for example—but no president since LBJ has elevated the issue like Johnson did. As for the parties, Republicans today have focused on cutting anti-poverty programs, a stark contrast from the Nixon era. Democrats have focused more on aligning themselves with the middle class than acknowledging the 46 million Americans who live in poverty.
No one, president or party, has talked seriously about ending poverty in the last half century since something as strong as a war was declared on it. Even the word itself has been left in the shadows and ignored. It was almost taboo to mention in the media until just a few weeks ago.
It is easy to focus on the negative fallout that came after the Johnson/Nixon era in regard to poverty. But the programs that came out of that time have helped millions survive during the hard times of the past 50 years. Poverty surged after the financial crisis of 2008, but anti-poverty programs have done much to moderate the hardship.
Seeing my Google alerts blow up due to the sudden use of the word poverty is encouraging. Both parties are not only talking about it but proposing bold steps to reduce and end poverty. Senator Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) proposed shifting the management of anti-poverty programs to the states, but did not talk about cutting the funding for anti-poverty efforts as had been the case in previous months.
Hopefully Obama's upcoming State of the Union address will be filled with this current anti-poverty fervor. Hopefully both parties can put aside the brinksmanship that has plagued this Congress and embrace the spirit of helping their fellow human beings. Hopefully we can all urge our politicians to do the right thing and make the eradication of hunger and poverty a top priority. Other countries, some in worse economic positions than the United States, have done this, why not us? If the presidents of my day can declare war on terror or weapons of mass destruction, why can't they fight poverty again with the same spirit?
Fito Moreno is a media relations specialist for Bread for the World.
Posted by Rstephenson on January 10, 2014 in Advocacy, Hunger and the U.S. Budget / Comments (1) / TrackBack (0)
Register for February's Justice Conference
By Jared Noetzel
The Justice Conference is just over a month away, and here at Bread for the World we're getting excited! Every year at The Justice Conference hundreds of justice seekers gather to listen, learn, and take action to pursue justice. This year, the conference will host a stellar line-up of speakers, from N.T. Wright and Jim Wallis to Richard Stearns and Dr. Bernice A. King. These and so many other folks have spent countless years struggling to seek the Kingdom of God and see even some small part of it realized among us in the here and now. I'm proud to be joining this movement of committed Christ followers Feb. 21-22 at the Orpheum theatre in downtown Los Angeles.
If you haven't registered for the main event yet, take a minute to do it now! While you're at the conference, be sure to stop by Bread's exhibitor booth or join us for our pre-conference workshop titled Voices that Challenge Injustice: Food Aid, led by Krisanne Vaillancourt-Murphy, interim director of church relations at Bread for the World.
If you're looking for a reason to spend a bit more time in L.A., then stick around on Sunday, June 23 for The Justice Conference Film Festival. Bread for the World will be participating, and the award-winning film "A Place at the Table" will be featured. You can get your tickets here.
This year, as we gather in L.A. for the main event, thousands more will come together at venues around the country to experience a simulcast of the L.A. main stage events. Justice Conference partner sites represent a unique opportunity for long-time activists and the newly inducted to gather to learn and grow together.
We would love to keep you up to date on The Justice Conference and so much more! You can do that by following us on Twitter, liking our page on Facebook, or checking back here for the latest blog posts. While you're at it, you can let your decision makers know where you stand by writing them a quick email. We firmly believe that pursing justice requires faithful advocacy, so thanks for standing up and speaking out!
Jared Noetzel is an Evangelical Engagement Fellow at Bread for the World
Posted by Rstephenson on January 08, 2014 in Advocacy / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Make At Least One More Resolution
Consider facilitating an Offering of Letters in your church or community as one of your 2014 resolutions. (Joseph Molieri/Bread for the World).
If you're the sort of person who makes resolutions—to eat better, exercise more, learn a new skill— then you probably already have your list made. But why not add one or two advocacy resolutions that can help end hunger?
Pick one or more of the suggestions below. If you have a idea for something not listed here, let us know in the comments.
For 2014, my advocacy resolution is to:
- Organize an Offering of Letters at my church. The 2014 Offering of Letter campaign on reforming U.S. food aid launches later this month.
- Call my members of Congress on each Bread action alert and encourage three more friends to join me.
- Organize a meeting with my member of Congress this year about an important issue that affects hungry people.
- Develop a relationship with the local and D.C.-based staff of my members of Congress.
- Organize a local Bread team.
- Attend a town hall and ask a question about a program that helps hungry and poor people.
- Write an op-ed, letter to the editor, or blog post that educates on hunger issues in my area or around the world, or on the biblical basis for advocacy.
- Use social media to engage more people and members of Congress in a conversation about ending hunger. Follow Bread for the World on Facebook and Twitter and share action alerts.
- Create an educational event around hunger issues and invite my member of Congress.
- Join a local anti-hunger coalition and represent Bread for the World.
- Host a viewing of "A Place at the Table" in my church or community.
- Invite three friends or family members, and two other churches, to join Bread to enhance our advocacy impact.
- Come to Bread's National Gathering and Lobby Day June 9-11 in Washington, DC.
We all know that making a resolution is easier than keeping one. A good way to remind yourself of your advocacy resolution is to print out this page, circle your resolution, and then put it up on your fridge.
And here's the great thing about Bread advocacy resolutions: they come with trainers! If you need help getting started or have any questions, just give your regional organizer a call.
Posted by Rstephenson on January 03, 2014 in 2013 Offering of Letters, Advocacy / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Counting Our Social Media Blessings
As the clock winds down on 2013 and we anticipate new opportunities in the next year to end hunger, it is a good time to reflect on the blessings of the past year.
Because of your advocacy in 2013, many of the deepest cuts proposed to programs that help end hunger were thwarted. Writing letters, making phone calls, and meeting with members of Congress made a difference. We also used social media as another tool to amplify our message. Many of you shared and educated others in your networks with resources and action alerts that we posted on the Bread Blog, Facebook, and Twitter.
Social networks are about conversations and national conversations influence members of Congress. Each time one more person calls on his or her member of Congress asking them to act to end hunger, it is a blessing. Each person who joins the mission to end hunger is a blessing.
- More than 20,000 blessings (followers) on Facebook like and share resources, stories, and action alerts. Your comments and interaction inspire and inform us.
- Nearly 10,500 blessings (followers) have used Twitter with @bread4theworld to #talkpoverty and help us end hunger.
- All year we have worked to make the Bread Blog a resource for of up-to-date news on issues related to our work and we have seen a marked increase in daily readership – a trend we hope to see grow in 2014!
We began last year on the brink of "fiscal cliff" negotiations that threatened to derail the economy. Instead, we were able to report a final vote that protected important programs to end hunger, such as the 2013 extension of emergency unemployment benefits. One of the year's first blog posts included a thank you to faithful advocates, who helped urge lawmakers to do the right thing for those who experience hunger.
Although we end the year with a thank you again to advocates for urging Congress to pass a budget that put aside political brinksmanship, lawmakers failed to extend emergency unemployment for 2014 or pass a farm bill. Comprehensive immigration reform still waits for action by the House of Representatives. Without action on these three issues, many face an uncertain new year clouded by worry.
The first few months of 2014 will be busy. We will ask Congress to extend emergency unemployment, pass a farm bill that protects SNAP (formerly food stamps) and strengthens U.S. food aid. We will urge passage of an immigration reform bill that helps end hunger both here and abroad.
It is possible for us to achieve great things together through faith and action. We can use every tool at hand to change the political will to end hunger–including social media. Continue to read the Bread Blog to stay informed. Share content on your social networks. Help us increase our blessings in 2014.
With just a day and a half before the New Year, thanks to a few generous donors, online gifts will be doubled. Can you make a gift now to help hungry people?
Posted by Rstephenson on December 30, 2013 in Advocacy, Social Media / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Immigration Reform: Looking Ahead to 2014
Participants in the Fast for Families, join together in prayer (Photo courtesy of Fast for Families).
In spite of the House of Representatives' inaction on immigration reform this year, 2013 ended with a crescendo of activity among advocates, and planning for a harder push for reform in 2014.
In November, faith, immigrant rights, and labor organizations launched the Fast for Families campaign, an effort to move the hearts of members of Congress, and inspire them to pass just and compassionate immigration reform that includes a path to citizenship for the 11 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States. Bread for the World was one the sponsors of Fast for Families, and on Dec. 5, Bread for the World President David Beckmann prayed and fasted at the campaign tent on the National Mall, just a few blocks from Bread's Washington, D.C., office.
"Immigration reform will allow people to work their way out of poverty," Beckmann said. He added that "immigration is part of the great exodus from poverty that is going on today," and said that nations with comprehensive immigration policies have been able to more efficiently combat poverty than the United States.
On Dec. 12, the Fast for Families campaign culminated its activities for the year with major direct action in Congress. More than 1,000 activists occupied the offices of 170 congressional representatives who were inactive on reform during 2013. Bread for the World was a full participant in the daylong action, working with our faith partners on several aspects of the event.
Ricardo Moreno, Bread for the World's national organizer for Latino relations, kicked off Bread's participation by leading a prayer service at the fasting tents in the morning. In the afternoon, a dozen Bread for the World staffers participated in the congressional action, "occupying" a congressional office and singing, praying, and sharing stories about the personal, real-world implications of the nation's broken immigration system for families in the United States and overseas.
The Fast for Families campaign promised that the action was a symbol of increased grassroots engagement 2014.
In addition to grassroots action, Bread for the World staff members have been meeting with House Republican offices–including those of Republican leaders such as Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) and Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.)–to discuss the economic importance of immigration to the economy.Lower-skilled immigrants, in particular, revitalize rural and urban areas through their labor and entrepreneurship.
Although House Republicans didn't act on immigration in 2013, they have repeatedly stated that it will be on the agenda in 2014. House Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) has indicated he would like to tackle the issue next year. Speaker Boehner also signaled that he is serious about addressing immigration reform when he hired Rebecca Tallent, from the Bipartisan Policy Center, to lead his immigration policy work. Tallent is a veteran on immigration reform, and worked on previous congressional attempts at reform as a staffer for Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.).
Next year promises to be important for the immigration reform movement and Bread for the World will be fully engaged on the ground in Washington, D.C., and throughout the country.
Posted by Bread on December 20, 2013 in Advocacy, Hunger and the U.S. Budget, Immigration / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Fast for Families: La lucha sigue!
(Photo courtesy of Fast for Families)
By Dulce Gamboa
"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?
Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?"
Isaiah 58:6-7 (NIV)
Last week, I had the privilege of standing with participants in the Fast for Families campaign, an effort to move members of Congress to pass compassionate, comprehensive immigration reform.
I joined the fast for two days, in solidarity with the fasters leading this effort, and my heart was definitely full after meeting immigration reform advocates who fasted for more than 20 days as an act of love, faith, and commitment. I was filled with hope after listening to the stories of fellow fasters and community leaders who have defied the odds to gain the attention of Congress. So many people involved in the immigration reform movement were appalled by the inaction in Congress— the House of Representatives has failed to act on immigration reform—and the idea that reform can wait. In reality, the roughly 11 million undocumented immigrants living in this country, and their families, cannot wait. Every day, families are torn apart, and millions of people live in fear of deportation.
Bread for the World was one of the sponsors of Fast for Families, which launched Nov. 12 and ended Dec. 12. Several of our staff members, including David Beckmann, fasted, and we participated in both a Dec. 11 prayer service at the fasters' tent on the National Mall, and a Dec. 12 congressional day of action. During the Dec. 12 action, more than 1,000 people involved with Fast for Families visited 170 offices of members of the House Representatives, in what was called a "day of promise and prayer." We sought to touch their hearts, and move then to enact compassionate reform that includes a path to citizenship for the millions of people living in the shadows.
Bread staff prayed and sang for an hour in the office of Rep. Leon Acton "Lynn" Westmoreland (R-Ga.) of Georgia's third district. We felt re-energized by the prayers, chants, and stories we delivered that day. All the stories we shared of people migrating to the United States had a common thread: each person was escaping poverty and hunger in his or her home country. The stories showed that when we talk about immigration reform, we are talking about people.
Immigrants are making an immense economic contribution to this nation. We are helping to revitalize depressed local economies, everywhere from rural Iowa to Detroit and Baltimore. We are entrepreneurs, dreamers graduating from college. We are part of this nation—a nation of immigrants.
The immigration movement has knocked on many doors for decades now. We have made it this far thanks to the perseverance and sacrifice of great advocates. The fast is now over, but this is the kickoff of the next phase of putting pressure on the House until its members bring immigration reform to the floor for a vote.
Even though we are facing inaction in the House right now, as advocates we must continue to strengthen our resolve and prepare for what's next.
La lucha sigue! We shall overcome!
Dulce Gamboa is Bread for the World's associate for Latino Relations.
Posted by Bread on December 19, 2013 in Advocacy, Immigration / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Make Connections at the 2014 Justice Conference
By Jared Noetzel
I wouldn't be working at Bread for the World if it wasn't for the Justice Conference.
A year ago, I was sitting in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, interning for Paz y Esperanza, a Bolivian-run human rights organization. One day, as I was doing some reading online, I saw an ad for the conference. After some browsing, I sent an email to a group of interns from Wheaton College, who were working for organizations around the world on the same program that took me to Bolivia. Eventually, we decided that the conference was worth the 13-hour road trip from Wheaton, which is in Chicago, to Philly, and we bought tickets.
We've all received career advice, and often it has to do with polishing a resume or sharpening answers to interview questions. Maybe some advisers give you inside scoop on networking, but no one tells you to go to conferences with your friends. In other words, I didn't walk into the exhibitor hall looking for a job.
Then, I walked up to Bread for the World's table and met Krisanne Vaillancourt Murphy, the head of national evangelical church relations for the organization. We shook hands, and she made a simple offer: sign this petition, and we'll give you a shirt. Now, as a college student, a free shirt is a pretty good reason to do most things, but in this case it was an easy decision. The petition was aimed at President Obama, urging him to follow up on his 2012 election pledges to address hunger and poverty, both in the United States and abroad.
Only then did I have the good sense to ask Krisanne a bit more about Bread. She gave me her card and I promised to follow up.
A month or so later, I sat on my friend's couch and typed out an email to Krisanne. I joked that "this email is going to get me a job!" My friend and I were both graduating seniors, staring down the job market without serious prospects. I hit "send," and went back to editing a paper.
Krisanne got back to me, and we set up an interview. After some consideration on both our parts, I committed to an internship after graduation. In those three months, my work presented a steep learning curve. But, it turned out that I fit in pretty well, and Bread offered me a position to continue engaging evangelicals in the movement to end hunger from Bread's office in Washington, D.C.
The Justice Conference served as a transition point for me. In Bolivia, I walked with our brothers and sisters in their faithful efforts to challenge unjust systems and create lasting change. Now, as a young professional, I have an amazing opportunity to apply the lessons I learned in Bolivia to Bread's advocacy here in the United States. It's an immense privilege, and the Justice Conference played a huge role in getting me here.
If you, your church, or campus would like to help channel burgeoning professionals into the work of justice, please consider joining the Justice Conference, which will be held in February 2014, as a partner site. You'll receive access to top-notch content from the event in Los Angeles, and support from the Justice Conference team as you organize your own local gathering of justice seekers.
For more information about the Justice Conference, and to register, visit thejusticeconference.com.
Jared Noetzel is Bread for the World's evangelical engagement fellow.
Posted by Bread on December 13, 2013 in Advocacy, Education / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Bread with Your Coffee, Senator?
This is a story of how Bread for the World advocacy methods work. The elements of our story include a Republican senator, a barista, prayer, worship, an Offering of Letters, and a wealthy fundraiser, but this isn't a tale of inside-the-Beltway intrigue.
The senator is Dr. John Barrasso of Wyoming. He is not an ordinary senator, but he is chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee (RPC) and fourth ranking member of Republican leadership in the U.S. Senate. The RPC advances Republican policies by providing positions on legislation, floor debate, and votes.
The barista is Rev. Libby Tedder Hugus of First Church of the Nazarene in Casper, Wyo. She was a barista at a Starbucks in Casper frequented by Sen. Barrasso and his wife, Bobbi.
In summer 2012, Hugus came to Washington, D.C., for training as one of Bread for the World's Hunger Justice Leaders. On Lobby Day during the event, she paid a visit to Sen. Barrasso's office on Capitol Hill. Nervously, she introduced herself as his barista in Casper. He then offered her coffee, apologizing that it was not as good as the one she brews for her.
"What others might consider ironic, I consider the imaginative humor of our Creator-God. I had travelled all the way from serving coffee to Sen. Barrasso in our Wyoming hometown to being served coffee by the senator in his office of power in Washington, D.C.," she writes on Bread Blog. "As I shared my story with Sen. Barrasso and used my voice to ask that he consider poor and hungry people while making vital legislative decisions, my jitters were swept away by God's spirit."
In October of this year, a group of ten churches in St. Louis all wrote letters about hunger and the budget debate to their members of Congress. They brought all of their letters to an event where Rev. David Beckmann, President of Bread for the World, preached. They offered the letters up to God before sending them off to Washington, D.C.
After the event, a leader of one of the churches, Roy Pfautch, approached Beckmann to set up meetings for him with several senators, including Sen. Barasso. Pfaustch contributes and raises money for Republican politicians.
Upon returning to Washington, Beckmann almost immediately got an appointment to meet with Sen. Barrasso. The senator told Beckmann right away that he knows all about Bread for the World.
"I went to church in Casper last Sunday, and the preacher was Libby Tedder Hugus," Sen. Barrasso recounted. "She got everybody in churches to write letters to their members of Congress about hunger and poverty. She didn't see me in the back of the church, but the senior pastor did, and he said, 'You know, I think we could save some money on stamps here.'"
In their meeting, Beckmann and Barrasso focused specifically on food stamps and international food aid. Beckmann said Bread is working for reforms in international food aid that would allow the United States to help an additional 2 to 4 million of the world's most desperate people every year at no additional cost — mainly by buying more of the food from local farmers.
Sen. Barrasso was already convinced that reform would be good policy. He was, however, against it because of a sense that Wyoming farmers would be against it.
"Overall, I think Senator Barrasso changed his judgment about the politics around this issue," said Beckmann. "All because Roy Pfautch used a chit to set up the meeting and, even more, because of Libby Tedder Hugus' activism and the constituents' concern about hungry people that he experienced at that church in Casper."
It's proof that Bread-style advocacy can work — or that God can work among us in surprising but wonderful ways.
Posted by Bread on December 12, 2013 in Advocacy, Global Hunger, Poverty, U.S. Hunger / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
Author Shares Book Proceeds with Bread
Jason Dykstra is a diagnostic radiologist and youth mentor based in Holland, Mich. He is also a Bread for the World member. He recently published a book entitled Healing Hereafter—and advised Bread for the World that part of the book's proceeds will directly benefit our work to end hunger in God's world. Recently, we spoke with Jason about the project.
Can you tell us about the book?
Sure. Healing Hereafter is an exploration of God's biblical plan. In an atmosphere of positivity and gratitude, it combines answering some of the complex questions about the Christian faith with encouraging positive action. My hope is that the book stimulates considerations and ways to improve the world.
How did you decide the book profits would go to four nonprofit organizations?
One of the major goals of the book is to raise awareness and donations for organizations approaching world problems in strategic and cost-effective ways. Bread for the World was one of four I thought were ideal. Already, people are responding positively to the book's charitable aspect. Knowing they are contributing makes them feel good!
Why do you support Bread for the World?
About three years ago, my wife and I decided to look at issues the Bible calls us to care about. Hunger was a big one. Then we looked to see what was being done about those issues. It was easy to find groups providing direct aid. But Bread for the World had a model we found unique and easy to get behind. Bread for the World embraces comprehensive, long-term relief. We are proud to be monthly donors.
To read Jason's blog, or purchase Healing Hereafter, visit jasondykstrawrites.com. The book is also available on Amazon.com.
Posted by Bread on December 11, 2013 in Advocacy, Books, Fundraising / Comments (0) / TrackBack (0)
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The halftime story lines in this game -- besides Watt's interception -- start with Arian Foster who's having a very good game with 70 yards on 12 carries. He was a force in the Texans first touchdown drive and also helped put them in position for the field goal. If Foster can continue running at this pace, the Texans are going to be awfully hard to beat. Backup Ben Tate can spell him down the stretch which is part of the reason no one in the NFL rushes the ball more than the Texans.
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These two teams played fairly equal through most of the first half but the Texans dominated the final two minutes and they take a 17-10 lead into halftime.
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Canada will get a national child-care program under a future Liberal government, no matter how big the federal deficit has grown, leader Michael Ignatieff has vowed.
"We will find the money, because it seems to me an excellent investment," Ignatieff told reporters in Ottawa today. "I am not going to allow the deficit discussion to shut down discussion in this country about social justice."
Past Liberal governments put child care on the back burner while the country's finances were in the red, but Ignatieff said if he becomes prime minister, there will be no delay in delivering a national program. The current federal deficit is around $56 billion and will not be eliminated before 2014 or later, according to Conservative government estimates.
"This is the number one social priority of an incoming Liberal government," Ignatieff said, during a break in today's all-day discussion on poverty and homeless in Canada. Child care is a key part of that discussion, the Liberal leader said.
"It's also the best anti-poverty program. I want every single child in Canada to have the opportunity to get a square meal when they come to day care; to get loving care and tender care. A lot of children in our country, we don't like to admit it, start in very turbulent difficult environment at home. The great thing about these programs is they give kids an equal start."
Education has been looming as a potentially major piece of any future Liberal election platform. But it's also been a big part of past Liberal policies – a $5-billion national child care program was among the big-ticket promises in the 2005-06 election, which the Liberals lost.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper has implemented instead a $100-a-month payment to parents for child care, arguing that it gives parents choice to either stay at home with their kids or send them to daycare.
Ignatieff said the Liberals were able to manage the economy and bring down child-poverty levels while they were in power – and that this past would guide any future policies too.
"You can slay a deficit and you can do social justice. That's how Liberals think about their responsibilities in government and we will not let Canadians down."
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The Santa lie kind of predisposed me to believe that God was a lie too. Much later in life I have a more nuanced understanding of faith, doubt and deception, but still if you want that unwavering conviction in your children you might consider giving the Santa thing a miss.My Christian parents actually took great pains to explain to me -- roughly as soon as I understood that Christmas was happening -- that Santa wasn't real. They were concerned that I would grow up to think that Jesus wasn't real, either.
Could atheists tell me (I'm asking this in a non-snarky way, I'm not an atheist so I don't know) if this is something that happens a lot?I've been contacted by colleagues, stopped at conferences, and had friends of family members (people I didn't know) contact me out of the blue to ask me "Why?" In some cases there is a veneer of interest with an undercurrent of "I'll bet I could be the one to convince you." That's the part that's frustrating. I'm not trying to argue anyone out of theism, and that's a matter of personal respect and discipline rather than tentativeness. I appreciate the same courtesy, but there are a lot of places where it doesn't work out that way.
Oh…hang on. There is no God. He knows it, and she knows it deep down. It was as simple as that. I started thinking about it and asking more questions, and within an hour, I was an atheist.Score one for Christian upbringing, eh?
'All right,' said Susan. 'I'm not stupid. You're saying humans need... fantasies to make life bearable."posted by TheophileEscargot at 1:12 PM on December 20, 2010 [17 favorites]
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'So we can believe the big ones?"
I find public statements of atheism so irritating. Like these American Atheist billboards that are going up to protest Christmas - it just makes me cringe. What is the agenda there? It is so bizarre to me that anyone, Christian or atheist or Muslim or what have you, thinks it's a good idea to spend their time proselytizing. It's just obnoxious.Atheists are one of the most openly and widely reviled groups of people in America. I don't remember the exact numbers, but I remember seeing some Bush-era poll that was something like:
Would you be willing to vote for a presidential candidate who is:I imagine that there are a large number of people - millions - who play the part of a believer, and keep to themselves the fact that they simply don't believe. Out of fear of being frowned upon, shunned, or worse. Especially in highly publicly religious regions of America.
(A) Black (Yes: 80%)
(B) Gay (Yes: 50%)
(C) Muslim (Yes: 30%)
(D) Atheist (Yes: 10%)
Here's a summary of various polls along these lines.I don't remember the exact numbers, but I remember seeing some Bush-era poll that was something like:Does anyone know where to find this? I like reading numbers.
I totally agree with him that this is a ridiculous (and potentially very personal) question, and the whole piece is framed as if this is something that he is asked regularly. Could atheists tell me (I'm asking this in a non-snarky way, I'm not an atheist so I don't know) if this is something that happens a lot?Speaking for myself personally, not a lot, no, but it's not terribly uncommon.
How do such people even know you're an atheist in the first place?Again, speaking for myself, most of the time it's because someone assumes I'm a theist, and I mildly indicate that I am not.
"So what does the question "Why don't you believe in God?" really mean. I think when someone asks that they are really questioning their own belief. In a way they are asking "what makes you so special? "How come you weren't brainwashed with the rest of us?" "How dare you say I'm a fool and I'm not going to heaven, f— you!""This thread has a lot of people making the tone argument rather than discuss the content of the article. It is really tiresome, and I know that most of you know what the tone argument is and why it's hurtful because it gets called out instantly when it happens in discussions about feminism or what have you (and hooray for that). Obviously nobody is saying that atheists have faced the oppression that other minorities have, only that privilege often defends itself using the same rhetorical tricks.
Thomas Jefferson, as I understand it, felt the same way -- in fact, he wrote his own version of the New Testament which removed all miracles, the resurrection, and any indication that Jesus was anything but a man -- and so perhaps you'd like to hear his answer to your question:Look, I'm a Christian, though there are those on Metafilter who have told me that I'm not, really, because I don't fit their idea of what a Christian is. I don't believe in sin, or hell, or -- frankly -- in heaven. I don't believe in an omniscient, omnipotent God. I don't believe that Jesus is the only path to salvation, and I don't believe that Jesus believed he was, either. What I believe is that there is a force beyond my comprehension that wants us to be good to each other, and that Jesus was a guy who had some pretty solid ideas about how best to be good to each other. And that's it.Serious question...if you have all of the above, what part of that makes you a "Christian"? It seems you defy the very core definition of the word. I'm not in any way being snarky, I really am confused by what you stated.
To the corruptions of Christianity I am indeed opposed; but not to the genuine precepts of Jesus himself. I am a Christian, in the only sense he wished any one to be; sincerely attached to his doctrines, in preference to all others; ascribing to himself every human excellence; & believing he never claimed any other.posted by Flunkie at 4:25 PM on December 20, 2010 [2 favorites]
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The Mt. Hakodate is faced from the sightseeing spot Kanamori brick pavilion and the west wharf in Hakodate. Kanemori Red Brick Warehouse
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The eight islands of Japan sprang into existence through Divine Intervention.
The first two gods who came into existence were Izanagi no Mikoto and Izanami no Mikoto, the Exalted Male and Exalted Female. It was their job to make the land for people to live on.
They went to the bridge between heaven and earth and, using a jewel-encrusted halberd, Izanagi and Izanami churned up the sea into a frothy foam. As salty drips of water fell from the tip of the halberd the first island was formed. Its name was Onogoro.
So far, so good. But when Izanagi and Izanami first met on their island, Izanami spoke to Isanagi without being spoken to first. Since she was the female, and this was improper, their first union created badly-formed offspring who were sent off into the sea in boats.
The next time they met, Izanagi was sure to speak first, ensuring the proper rules were followed, and this time they produced eight children, which became the islands of Japan.
I'm sure you did not fail to miss the significance of this myth for the establishment of Japanese formal society.
At present, Japan is the financial capital of Asia. It has the second largest economy in the world and the largest metropolitan area (Tokyo.)
Technically there are three thousand islands making up the Japanese archipelago. Izanagi and Izanami must have been busy little devils with their jewelled halberd...
Japan's culture is highly technical and organized. Everything sparkles and swooshes on silent, miniaturized mechanisms.
They're a world leader in robotics, and the Japanese have the longest life-expectancy on earth.
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I was asked the other day about updating the microsoft software, which I do when it is asked for, is it really necessary as with a Firewall and Anti-virus most problems should be stopped.
Do you download and install all Microsoft updates or do you pick the ones you think are necessary?
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Its up to you about installing them, I do them Manual so I choose the ones I want. They can cause Problems on a PC or Laptop after they are loaded. But using the Internet without AV is just asking for it
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"I have NEVER updated any OS in 15 years ie, W98SE, XP, or W7, on the basis that if it is working well, don' try to fix it. NEVER had a virus, don't use Antivirus SW. Only go to good web sites, dont open email attachments."
There speaks someone who doesn't understand how this all works. Updating your operating system isn't just about protecting yourself, it's about helping to keep us all protected. People who don't update with security fixes are not only asking for trouble, they're helping to facilitate the exploitation of vulnerabilities.
Not running any AV software means that your computer is more vulnerable to being exploited by Trojans - something that you may not even be aware of. Your machine may also become part of a botnet, and you would probably be completely unaware that anything was happening. Refusing to run AV software is just plain silly.
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Film Matters lectures
These lectures are designed for anyone looking to develop their film making skills and keen to learn directly from experienced professionals in the film industry.
They are ideal for anyone looking to pitch an idea for funding to a film body, and anyone working on a concept for The Pitch 2014.
Laurie Hutzler
The Character Map: Characters worth Pitching
Tuesday 1 July, 7.00-9.00 pm
We are delighted to welcome Laurie Hutzler back to deliver an interactive Film Matters master-class on 'The Character Map'. This is an exceptional opportunity to hear from Laurie Hutzler, world-class story and character consultant. Learn about giving characters fresh spin, get behind the facts, and uncover the internal conflict that drives all film stories. Laurie has worked as story and character consultant to Aardman Animation Studio and is author of the Emotional Toolbox method.
This makes Laurie the ideal person to help you develop a winning Pitch for our competition. As you know there are three key areas of conflict in film, external, relational and internal, and it is the latter that drives the story forward but is so often the hardest element to draw out. Laurie's interactive style and content on 'The Character Map' is perfect for developing the essence of biblical characters and stories as contemporary film projects.
Biography – Laurie H Hutzler
Based in Los Angeles, Laurie Hutzler is the creator of the Emotional Toolbox method and has worked as a story and character consultant to Aardman Animation Studio, the BBC, Channel 4, ITV, talkbackTHAMES, and Mersey Television/Lime Pictures (UK), for Pixar University, Disney and Dreamworks (US), Endemol Netherlands (NL), RTE (Ireland), RTL, Weidemann Berg and Grudy UFA (Germany), GloboMedia (Spain) and TNT (Russia) among others. She has worked a consultant for Endemol and for FremantleMedia across a variety of scripted and entertainment formats in the UK, Europe and Australia.
Jackie Sheppard
Pitching a produceable film
Tuesday 2 September, 7.00-10.00 pm
Need to sell your film project? Want to learn how to make 10 minutes count? This is a great opportunity to learn from Producer Jackie Sheppard on the best steps to prepare for Pitching to executives. An experienced producer, Jackie will talk through preparation and delivery skills that can make your idea shine. Jackie will also present a "fly on the wall" view of the Pinewood experience of pitchers over the past few years, the highs, the lows, the challenges and the triumphs for those seeking the £25,000 prize. Don't miss this chance to hone your skills.
Biography – Jackie Sheppard
Following collaboration with Mark Blaney and Footprint Films on projects in development over several years Jackie joined Footprint as Joint Managing Director of the company in June 2004. At Footprint, Jackie has produced the feature film Africa United, with producing partner Mark Blaney, and Rwandan producer Eric Kabera. She has also produced the funded shorts, Home (Reel Issues Films), Curfew (Screen South/UKFC), and Supraman and the School of Necessity (The Doorpost) with Mark Blaney. Together they Exec Produced four short films for the UKFC/Screen South's Digital Shorts programme (Hammer and Flame, Out of Water, Plenty of Spoons, The Karmic Wheel of Doo Doo). Away from Footprint Jackie produced the short films Unscripted, Derelict, Rahab and The Black Scholes Conspiracy (all for Reel Issues Films), as part of Footprint's work on The Pitch film competition.
Debs Paterson
'So you want to be a filmaker/director?'
Tuesday 7 October, 7.00-10.00 pm
A two-hour masterclass from director and screenwriter Debs Paterson (Africa United - Pathé /BBC films), looking at the practical realities of breaking into the film industry - covering everything from short films to representation to script development and avoiding common mistakes.
Ideal for: Anyone with dreams of breaking in who wants to know more about where to start.
Why Debs Paterson?
Without going to film school, Debs directed her first feature film at the age of 31 with a multi-million pound budget and the backing of Pathé, the UK film council (now BFI) and BBC films. The movie, Africa United, received a standing ovation at its world premiere in Toronto and also its European gala premiere at the London Film Festival. It was nominated for several awards, including the Best Debut Director BIFA for Debs and released in cinemas across the UK and internationally. Debs has spent time in Hollywood and the UK film industry and will talk about how new filmmakers with vision but without much experience can hope to break in - using examples and clips from her own story and work.
Martin Kiszko
Once Upon a Time in a Screenplay: Narrative Structure
Tuesday 4 November, 7.00-10.00 pm
For the very first time, fledgling scene scrawlers and accomplished act scribblers get the screenwriting talk they always wanted: From Syd Field to Blake Snyder, Vogler to Mc Kee, Seger to Huage and Parker to Aristotle – here's a two hour master class from screenwriter and poet and composer, Martin Kiszko, that will navigate you through the landscape of screenwriting structure. Stopping off at eleven of the world's greatest screenwriting gurus, the talk will examine their models for and approach to what makes the perfect movie narrative. This is a golden opportunity to understand the work of some of the world's greatest story consultants and transplant their techniques to your fingertips. Whether you want to base your work on the template of one, some or all of these screenwriting wizards, this talk will also unpick key screenplay narrative elements in the context of a popular movie and demonstrate how the very best narrative decisions are made.
Who is this for?
Anyone looking to write their first screenplay, improve a draft, polish a completed script.
Martin has had screenplays optioned and his screenplay The Bell was nominated as Best Brit Screenplay by the UK Film Council in 2005. He wrote and directed the short ITV drama Steps starring Oscar nominee Ron Moody. Apart from his extensive industry experience, Martin has also been a judge for The Pitch short film competition.
Biography – Martin Kiszko
Martin has composed and orchestrated over 200 scores for film and TV. Amongst these were the landmark natural history series Land of the Eagle and Realms of the Russian Bear, in which he pioneered the recording of music samples on film locations. The diversity of Martin's material also embraces BBC, ITV and C4 dramas including: Black Hearts in Battersea, The Levels, and The Uninvited. His TV signature tunes include: BBC's Newsround, Food and Drink, Omnibus, Wildlife on Two and The Natural World.
Martin Kiszko
The Art of the Film Score: Major and Minor Adventures in La-La Land
Tuesday 2 December, 7.00-10.00 pm
A two-hour masterclass from film composer, screenwriter, and poet Martin Kiszko, looking at methods and techniques of how to get the best out of putting music to picture. Learn all about the secrets of film composers' techniques and get the best out of your film soundtrack.
Ideal for: Anyone looking to develop their filmmaking/soundtrack skills.
Why Martin Kiszko? Quite apart from his industry experience and academic experience in delivering talks, Martin has regularly been a judge for The Pitch short film. With feedback like this from our last session I'd recommend you don't miss his over view on scoring for film!
'Dr Martin Kiszko gave an outstanding in his analysis of story structure models' ..... an extremely useful summary of the models of story form, one that any script writer, director, composer or film maker would find invaluable'.' 'I really enjoyed Martin's talk - very inspiring.' 'Martin is fabulous - I really wish I had heard all his talks.'
Biography – Martin Kiszko
Martin has composed and orchestrated over 200 scores for film and TV. Amongst these were the landmark natural history series Land of the Eagle and Realms of the Russian Bear, in which he pioneered the recording of music samples on film locations. The diversity of Martin's material also embraces BBC, ITV and C4 dramas including: Black Hearts in Battersea, The Levels, and The Uninvited. His TV signature tunes include: BBC's Newsround, Food and Drink, Omnibus, Wildlife on Two and The Natural World.


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