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The last recorded lynching of an African American was in 1981. Two members of the KKK believed it was within their rights to kidnap, beat, strangle, and hang 22-year-old Michael Donald. As expected, local police tried to cover up the murder by stating that he died over a drug deal dispute. His murder did, however, make the KKK go bankrupt after Beulah Mae Donald's civil suit against them in 1987. 33 years later, in a small country across the Atlantic ocean, Israeli settlers thought it was within their rights to beat and hang Yousef Hassan Al-Ramouni, a Palestinian bus driver. Also, as expected, Israeli spokewoman, Luba Samri, tried to cover up this brutal crime by stating that Yousef committed suicide, that he took his own life. It took 6 years for the KKK to be brought to justice for one of their many cruel acts. How long will it take for these settlers to be brought to theirs?
The Melodic Streets
I walk around the streets and all I hear is a melody of juxtaposing sounds.
A melody
Of my heart beating, 60 beats per minute
Of the music blasting out of the earphones of a fellow street-walker
Of laughter as parents each hold one of the arms of their child and swing them to and fro
Of enthused friends jabbering about their latest love interests
Of ongoing phone conversations
Of vendors at the farmer's market yelling the prices of their produce
Of cars zooming by, making themselves heard with their speed, screeches, and horns
Of my heart beating, 90 beats per minute
I continue walking
A melody?
Of mosquitoes buzzing by, hunting for the next person whose blood must be devoured in the likes that they might survive
Of the prayers of the homeless, begging
Of the clattering gun of the police officer
Of the latest perturbing news coverage
Of my heart beating, 12o beats per minute
I continue walking, this time with more speed
A melody?!
Of the dogs whimpering by
Of a man degrading a woman
Of a singing bird
Of the angry screams of protesters
Of a language I do not understand
Of the rushed footsteps of oblivious men
Of slamming doors, ringing phones, gunshots, wailing children, and screaming parents
Of my heart racing, 150 beats per minute
No, NOT A MELODY!
I stop moving.
No, not a melody.
My heart beat slows, 14o…1oo…80
What then, if not a melody?
A cacophony.
A cacophony
Of sheer madness.
The first thing I do when I wake up is watch the news to see what is going on in Gaza. I watch the TV as the numerous news stations play and replay the countless videos portraying the chaos that is Gaza. There are two prominent colors that I see in most of these clips: the whiteness of the pale dead bodies covered in ash and the redness of their blood. I see family members trying to pull their murdered loved ones from the rubble that once was their home. I see the injured whose bodies are contorted in freakish ways. My stomach turns, my eyes begin to water. I'll go crazy if I keep watching this, I tell myself as I turn off the TV. I then start to clean around my house. Being lazy old me, I have the tendency to complain when doing house chores. Why didn't anyone take out the trash? Why didn't anyone sweep the floor? Why didn't anyone put the dishes away? After a series of complaints that I think of, feelings of guilt arise. At least I have "anyone"; I have 6 people in my family, all of whom are, thankfully, alive and well. I think of the little girl in Gaza buried by a stranger because no one else in her family was alive to bury her. And at least I have a home to clean. So many people in Gaza don't and the people who do can't clean them because they neither have water nor electricity.
The guilt continues to grow. I go to my room and sit on my laptop, I go to Ma'an, Al-Jazeera, Electronic Intifada, etc. and instead of watching the news, I read it. My eyes stumble over every word, over every name, gender, and age of the people so brutally murdered, and I feel terrible to say the least. I think of Syria, and how the people there are also experiencing tragic massacres and how the media seem to have forgotten them. I think of how cruel the perpetrators of these heinous crimes are and how they can look at themselves in the mirror.
The local mosque calls for its people to attend protests, and so begins my interior dialogue:
I must do something!
But what can I do? I can't take to the streets and attend protests. Even if I could, who would I go with? All I can do is keep up to date, sign petitions, boycott, donate, support resistance fighters, and learn as much as I can about this occupation.
Sure, but how effective is all this? No matter how much others and I try, the siege in Gaza and the Israeli occupation of Palestine is still happening. Gazan's continue to be murdered and their homes destroyed.
If I start thinking of how "effective" the different forms of resistance are, then I just wouldn't do anything and I would no longer have hope for a free Palestine. Something is always better than nothing.
This should not be happening. None of this. I should not have to fight this because this thing that Palestinians are fighting against should not exist.
I'm being too idealistic. We don't live in a pretty, utopia where countries understand that "power", "privilege", and "birthright" does not give them the okay to impose themselves on other countries or peoples. A world where the word "umma" still means something.
I'm losing it. I need to get my mind off of this. My sanity depends on.
But the people in Gaza can't do that. They can't get their mind off things, it's all around them. They are going through genocide, the closest thing to hell on earth.
I can't stay like this, though. I simply can't.
That is only a glimpse into the mind of a Palestinian who watches as their people in Gaza continue to be victims of Israeli terror. As the external conflict grows and instills itself deeper into our country, it also does so into the hearts and minds of its people.
Despite all my attempts to maintain sanity, Gaza is always on my mind. The same is true for so many Palestinians.
27 Days Later
On June 12, three Israeli settlers were abducted; life in Palestine became a raging inferno since. The IOF's "Operation Brother's Keeper" led to 10 Palestinians killed (more details below), 566 detained, over 2100 buildings (including two universities) raided, and entire cities locked down all in the name of "bringing back their boys."It was obvious that this was planned before the abduction, and that the IDF were simply waiting for an opportunity to present itself for it to be carried out (which was proven true: X). In other words, they exploited the event to carry out a crackdown that had little to do with the three settlers. This was a mission with a deliberate intention to arrest anyone they deem a threat to the State of Israel, (Hamas particularly as they blame them for the kidnappings, although they denied having anything to do with it), with the hopes of killing Palestinian resistance, a.k.a. "Palestinian terror". After the bodies of the settlers were found buried on June 30th in a village near Hebron, Israelis promised to make life for Palestinians "a living hell", and let us just say that they were being honest…for once.
They launched 34 airstrikes in Gaza in response, 10 casualties resulted. They destroyed the homes of those suspected of committing the murders, although Amnesty states that Israel has no evidence. They also plan to destroy 24 more homes in Hebron, while already having destroyed homes in Tulkarm and Al-Bireh. Soldiers of the IOF are posting pictures depicting their desire to seek revenge on Palestinians. Israeli lynch mobs are attacking random Palestinians, including a teenage boy that they eventually abducted, tortured, and burned to death. Settlers are running Palestinians over with their cars and trucks in populated areas. Settlers are throwing rocks at Palestinians as they drive on the highway. They shoved a Palestinian woman into a lake. They continue to arrest and beat our people, may they be men, women, or children. Meanwhile, the PA is taking little action against what is going on, and mainstream media continues to white-wash these criminal and inhumane acts, and are still "consoling" and "lending their hearts" to the families of the three settlers.
People often ask if there is no end to Israel's inhumane treatment of the Palestinian people and I wonder why this is still a matter of question. We know the answer already: NO. There is NO end.
Palestinians have been going through "hell" since the Balfour Declaration gave Zionists the "right" to form a State of Israel in 1917. An event that ultimately lead to their many, dare I say successful, attempts to ethnically cleanse the land from its people, a phenomenon catalyzed in 1948 and continues until now with around 531 Palestinian towns depopulated and 33 massacres committed all together. Not to mention the Palestinians forced into exile in refugee camps who are living under horrible conditions around the Middle East. (Hats off to you Lebanon, Syria, and Jordan.)
There is a large number of casualties (over 6,876 since the year 2000) and injuries of the Palestinian people that resulted through guns, tanks, missiles, white phosphorus shells, poisonings, tanks, bulldozers, cars, trucks, deprivation of necessities such as food, medicine and health care, and electricity in Gaza, etc. Settlements are still growing like a cancer, leading to an increase in Israeli population. There are 5,271 Palestinian political prisoners, a lot of whom were tortured psychologically and physically (more on torture methods here: X), and it was recently reported that 24 men were poisoned after they were fed expired food by the prison's administration. Due to the "Paris Protocol", which is an agreement made between Israel and the PLO (bless their souls), the Palestinian economy is tied to that of the Israel's, decreasing Palestinian livelihood for we have Israeli market prices despite making less than half the income of the average Israeli. This inevitably deprives many from the basic needs of food, shelter, and education, while also making boycotting a luxury for people with the means, because local products are pricier than the Israeli alternatives provided. They also have the habit of burning down Palestinian olive groves, knowing that they are the primary source of income for many families. Isreali apartheid wall continues to strangle Palestinian cities and towns and forces people to live in ghettos. Unbearable checkpoints make something as simple as going to work or school impossible at times. In order for Palestinians to get to Gaza from the West Bank and vice versa, people must go through two other countries, Jordan and Egypt. Palestinian refugees are still denied the right to return to their homelands, resulting in identity conflict of second and third generation refugees as they are not sure what to call their home. The implementation of these methods, along with new ones as soon as they form, will continue so long as there is a state of Israel. Therefore, the real question is when it will all end.
The Palestinians killed since June 12th: (Note: I have not posted the images of some of the martyrs either because I cannot find one or because the images that I have found are of their desecrated bodies.)
Jamil Ali Abed Jabir, in his 60s. Died of a heart attack after IOF raided his home. They prevented his family from helping him.
Fatima Rushdi, 78-years-old. Also died of a heart attack after the IOF raided her home. She was unable to reach the hospital in time as a result of a checkpoint.
Mustafa Aslan, 22-years-old. Died after being shot in the head by IOF during Qalandiya Refugee Camp raid. Ahmad Sabarin, 20-years-old. Died from a gunshot wound in the chest after IOF raided Al-Jalazon refugee camp. Mahmoud Dudeen, 14-years-old. Died after being shot with live ammunition during clashes in Dura. Ahmad Said Suod Khalid, 27-years-old. Died after being shot in Israeli raid of Al-Ain refugee camp.
Mahmoud Tarifi , 30-years-old. Died after being shot in Israeli raid in Ramallah. Yousef Abu Zagha, 16-years-old. Died after being shot in Israeli raids in Jenin.
Mohammad Abu Khdeir, 17 year old. Died after being abducted, tortured, and burned by Israeli settlers.
Zahi Subi Abu-Hamed and Anwar Astal, (their ages' are not reported). Died after being ran over by Israeli settlers. (A 9-year-old girl was also ran over by settlers in Bethlehem, and she is currently recovering.)
Ali Al-Awoor, 7-years-old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Mohammad Obeid, 20-years-old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Mazen Al-Jarba, 30-years-old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza. He is the third martyr of his family. Marwan Salim, 23-years-died. Died from Israeli airstrikes.
Ibrahim Al-Bal'awi, 24-years-old. Died from Israeli airstrikes.
Abderrahman El-Zamly, 22-years-old. Died from Israeli Airstrikes. Also a football player who aspired to play for Palestine's national team. Twins Mustafa Abu-Mur and Khaled Abu-Mur. 22 years old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Sharaf Ghanam, 22-years-old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Juma Abu-Shalouf, 24 years old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
Ibrahim Abdin, 23-years old. Died from Israeli airstrikes in Gaza.
May their souls rest in peace and their deaths not be in vain.
The Intruders who Wanted Some of Our Coffee
After one of the longest semesters I have ever had at Birzeit finished, my parents decided it was time to visit our family back in Tulkarm. So, this Friday was spent in my father's parents' house in the village Ateel. It started off like it always does. I wake up, go down stairs and help my aunt around the house, and we make breakfast, eat and clean. The men attend Friday prayer at one of the local mosques, and as soon as they get back, my family packs up our belongings and go to my mother's side of the family. This time, a delightful phone call interrupted the mundane Friday schedule. It was my mom's sister, my beautiful aunt who was inviting us to Al-Ahrash, which is a terraced hill terrain in a village called Qaffin (22 km northeast of Tulkarm), where a lot of people like to go with their family and friends to enjoy the beautiful scenery that Palestine has to offer. We accepted her invitation and after an hour or so, we were off.
One thing I have noticed while being in Palestine, is that we like big numbers of everything, especially children. Bless our mothers, the fact that their bodies are still intact is beyond me. The group I went with consisted of only three families, yet we had over 20 people, half of which are still children. The other families we passed by on our way up the hill seemed even larger than ours, too!
As soon as we found the right spot for us, we laid down our blankets, got out our sunflower seeds, and started a fire for tea and coffee. After our cup of tea, we all decided to walk around and observe the stunning terrain. There were beautiful flowers, almond and pine trees, and intriguing insects (most of which scared the bajeezus out of me). We got back and decided it was time for some coffee and once the caffeine got into our systems, we began to play one of my favorite games ever!
The game is called Seven Stones, but my Palestinian friends in America that I grew up playing it with called it Ambar. The game originates from India, but it managed to find its way around the world. Pretty much, the whole game revolves around seven stones that are piled on top of each other. The players divide themselves into two teams, and each team has one of their members try to knock down the stones with the ball. The first team that knocks down the stones automatically becomes on offense, and the other on defense. Now, the objective of the offensive team is to stack the seven stones back on top of each other, while the defensive team have to prevent that from happening by tagging them out with the ball. If the offensive team stack the stones, then they win and if the defensive team tags everyone from the offensive team out before they stack the stones, then they win. It is very simple, but very intense!
My team lost the first round and thought that we would be able to redeem ourselves in the second one, which we were. Half way through it though, we were interrupted. Who interrupted us, you ask? Well, the IOF, of course! Apparently, they were watching the surveillance cameras that they have implanted around the area when suddenly there were a few loud noises that echoed in the sky. (If the cameras surprise you, it really should not. Consider the IOF to be the non-fiction equivalent to INGSOC. They have got microphones and cameras everywhere, even in the places you would least expect, say for instance, a place where people go to simply relax with their family and friends.) It was probably some of the teenage boys messing around with fire-crackers or something which definitely was not the smartest thing to do on their part considering we were technically in a forest, but anyways, the IOF were "alarmed" and started to patrol the area in their Jeep. Out of nowhere though, they decided to arrest someone for some reason that is unknown to me, and a large group of Palestinians surrounded the Jeep and started protesting against them, demanding that they release the boy. After around 20 minutes, the IOF gave in and the boy was set free. On their way back to wherever it was they were, they stopped by our spot and asked my dad a few questions. In the end, they tried to act as though they were our friends who were trying to protect us, then they jokingly asked if we had any coffee we would be willing to offer them, and left. The answer to their question would be: No, you cannot have some of our coffee. Have you not taken enough from us? And you, our enemy, our occupiers, are not our friends. The thought alone sets the fire in me blazing with intense fury!
There you go! What was once a simple gathering with my family suddenly turned into an arrest of a fellow Palestinian. One thing that is beautiful though, is that the Palestinians refused to let the IOF take yet another one of our people into their miserable prisons, where torture is inevitable. We stood together, we protested, and we fought for what was right. This proves one thing, one very important thing: We have it in us to resist this occupation and that means that we have it in us to be free. We can liberate the country its intruders that believe they have the right to steal our land, our culture, our heritage, our history, our people, and our freedom. We can do this and never should we doubt our abilities and our strength.
"An educator, you say?"
When I was in high school, my brother's friend gave him a copy of The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley. It had been laying around the house for quite some time until one day, out of sheer boredom, I decided to pick it up and read it. That was the day in which I started to understand who I am, what I want to be, and why the world is in the current state it is in; that was the day in which (Brace yourselves, cheesiness is coming.) my life had changed forever.
There is a particular moment in his life that helped me realize who I want to be, which is, as some of you who have read The Autobiography may recall, a short yet highly impressionable discussion Malcolm X had with a teacher of his. But for those of you who have not, here is an excerpt from the book of the moment being referred to:
"Somehow, I happened to be alone in the classroom with Mr. Ostrowski, my English teacher. He was a tall, rather reddish white man and he had a thick mustache. I had gotten some of my best marks under him, and he had always made me feel that he liked me. He was, as I have mentioned, a natural-born "advisor," about what you ought to read, to do, or think-about any and everything. We used to make unkind jokes about him: why was he teaching in Mason instead of somewhere else, getting for himself some of the "success in life" that he kept telling us how to get?
I know that he probably meant well in what he happened to advise me that day. I doubt that he meant any harm. It was just in his nature as an American white man. I was one of his top students, one of the school's top students-but all he could see for me was the kind of future "in your place" that almost all white people see for black people.
He told me, "Malcolm, you ought to be thinking about a career. Have you been giving it thought?"
The truth is, I hadn't. I never have figured out why I told him, "Well, yes, sir, I've been thinking I'd like to be a lawyer." Lansing certainly had no Negro lawyers-or doctors either-in those days, to hold up an image I might have aspired to. All I really knew for certain was that a lawyer didn't wash dishes, as I was doing. Mr. Ostrowski looked surprised, I remember, and leaned back in his chair and clasped his hands behind his head. He kind of half-smiled and said, "Malcolm, one of life's first needs is for us to be realistic. Don't misunderstand me, now. We all here like you, you know that. But you've got to be realistic about being a nigger. A lawyer-that's no realistic goal for a nigger. You need to think about something you _can_ be. You're good with your hands-making things. Everybody admires your carpentry shop work. Why don't you plan on carpentry? People like you as a person-you'd get all kinds of work."
Like Malcolm X (or anyone for that matter), I have been asked what it is I want to do with my life. My answer: an educator. Unlike Malcolm X, however, the reaction I get is not of the hmm-I-do-not-think-you-are-capable-of-that-career-choice sort. Rather, it is of the hardy-har-har-that-is-stupid sort or of the oh-that-is-typical-of-a-woman sort, both of which are equally appalling. Such a profession is nonsensical or beneath that of other professions, apparently. I mean what do they do anyways? It is not like teachers help raise a new generation or anything, right? Wrong! The role of an educator is extremely important and to belittle such an occupation is what I deem to be "nonsensical". That incident is what made me grasp just how significant and influential a teacher can be, may it be pleasant or unpleasant. Malcolm X had the misfortune of having teacher who influenced him negatively for when a "colored" child in the United States of 'Murica is given advice by an "educated" white man who has some authority over him, the child would usually take that advice and consider it as a Truth, which was the case with the younger Malcolm X. Those six sentences that were said to him by Mr. Ostrowski were enough to limit what Malcolm X considered as possible career choices drastically, thus catalyzing his already spiraling downfall in his adolescent and young adult years. Ultimately, Mr. Ostrowski is a teacher that failed miserably.
Some of you may think that it is a tad bit ironic that this is what lead to my realization, and I guess it is to a certain extent. However, I do not want to be a Mr. Ostrowski. I want to be John Keating, who makes their students refer to them as "oh captain, my captain", who forces them to rip out pages from their literature books, and who tells them to stand on desks and look at life through different perspectives. Well, I probably will not do the whole standing on desks thing. (The reason of which can be seen in the following clip from the show Community which parodied that scene from Dead Poets Society quite beautifully: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryb2WawuV4g).
I look at the education that my fellow Palestinians are getting, and to say that it disheartens me is an understatement. Palestine is lacking when it comes to inspirational teachers and the reasons are countless. We have an inadequate Ministry of Education and insufficient teachers, both of which have a deficiency in passion for their jobs and both of which are pleasing our oppressors. They have failed at instilling important values in the younger generation by dumbing down their books and curriculum, by forcing students to memorize word for word rather than doing whatever they can to make sure that their students actually comprehend the material, and by providing little to no extra-curricular activities or creative outlets that enables students to work on self-development and critical thinking. The occupation has created an Orwellian society for Palestinians, and instead of those Palestinians in power fighting against it, they are perpetuating and serving it at the expense of the coming generations and Palestinian freedom.
I have an urge to fight that and I think the only way I can is by becoming a teacher myself, specifically a literature teacher. One who guides their students into understanding themselves, others, cultures, and societies. One who tells their students to tap into that wild imagination they have as opposed to the predominant latter who tells their students to be "realistic" and to not look past what society has set as restrictions for them. One who helps them understand that their possibilities are endless. One who participates in raising a generation who can call corruption and hypocrisy when they see it, and who organize themselves in ways to defeat and overcome that darkness rather than pave way for an impending doom. What better way to do that than through literature? By reading prose and verse written in different social, political, and cultural contexts, students would be increasing their knowledge and awareness along with their capabilities to express themselves. Literature has done that for me, and I promise myself that I will do my very best to make sure that my future students have gained something from their involvement with literature.
I simply want to help raise a generation that knows and demands their rights as human beings, and who are willing to fight for what they believe in. The past generation has failed tragically at this, and I would be damned before I let the future generation live as foolishly as those of the past and present. If people want to laugh and think that my decision is unimportant or stereotypical and that what I am trying to fight is too big, then so be it. I have faith though, and no amount of laughter or rude comments with disgusting innuendos will ever take that away from me.
A Simple Facebook Status
Yesterday, a friend of mine, who was apparently going through my Facebook account, liked a status update I had posted exactly a year ago. I cannot thank them enough for bringing to my attention the me who wrote this, because I seemed to have forgotten who she was for a while and I would have overlooked her completely if it were not for that little red notification on the top right hand corner of my screen. The following is the status update:
Today, after a very long time, I went to Tulkarm and saw my family. We stayed up 'til late playing cards, eating junk food, and laughing our heads off. These are the moments in life that I live for. I am posting this as a reminder to the fact that we all have something that we live for, our problem is that we sometimes forget what that thing is. So wake up and REMEMBER!
As I read what past me wrote, I felt a burning sensation as the tears began to well up in my eyes. There are so many reasons as to why my reaction was the way it was. For one, I realized that I had not come by a moment like that with my extended family since that day. I guess everyone has been so caught up in their own lives. I have cousins who married and now have their own families to take care of. I have cousins who are busy with or finding jobs. And I have cousins who, like me, are preoccupied and stressed about their studies and futures. (I have a lot of cousins, in case you have not noticed.) I am truly happy for all of them and I understand why there is this ever-growing gap ensuing itself between us, but it does not take away from the fact that I truly miss those moments that I shared with them. They were such a big part of my life when I was younger, and it sucks that they are now in the sidelines and I in theirs.
I have also realized how different I am from that person I was exactly a year ago. Within that year, which whizzed by with ridiculous speed, I made new friends and lost a few, read books that have permanently changed the way I observe my surroundings, learned a vast amount of information through some of the wonderful teachers I have had and through myself as well. I am also more determined than ever before. Generally, I have become a lot more open-minded, concerned, and understanding of various things.
I do not know why I am telling this to you all. Maybe it is because I just finished a John Green book, and that man has the tendency to make his readers all sappy and cheesy. Exactly a year ago I had a wonderful time with my family and on that very same day a year later, I had spent it with some great friends over delicious corn dogs, plates that were turned into exquisite art pieces made with sticks, mustard, ketchup, and mayonnaise, and tons of laughter.
Yes, I am Privileged.
Earlier this year, I took a Democracy, Human Rights and International Law course at my university and there was once a discussion about how Palestinian resistance is not where it should be. I, who usually do not say much in class because my Arabic is absolutely humiliating, managed to muster up what little courage I had and thought that maybe now is the time to participate. I dared to say that Palestinians have become lazy, and that the only way things are going to start heading in the right direction is if a third Intifada were to take place. Although a lot of my classmates agreed with me, my professor said, and I remember this clearly, "My dear, that is easy for you to say. As soon as things get a bit dangerous, a plane from America will be sent for you and you will be taken to safety."
I was born in the United Stated of 'Murica, into a well-to-do, middle class Palestinian family who have provided me with food, shelter, education, and good health. When I was 13, they decided to move to Ramallah, Palestine. There, I was entered into the unreasonably over-priced private academic institution which I deemed, and still deem to be a horrible place to learn. I must admit that it did provide a better education in comparison to the public schools in the country, and that is saying something. I now attend Birzeit University, and although money is not flowing in like it used to, my family is able to make ends meet.
I have been living in Palestine for around seven years now and to say that I have experienced a life similar to that of your average Palestinian who lives in a town, village, or refugee camp would be an absolute and utter lie.
In a nutshell: I am privileged. However, do not think that I find the way I have been living honorable or fortunate. I am truly jealous of those Palestinians who are actually experiencing our culture and heritage, who speak our beautiful language with exquisite fluency, and whose strength is beyond that of a Herculean warrior. I am privileged in the sense that I have advantages, access to certain possessions and institutions that many Palestinians long for but are unattainable to them.
I live in Ramallah, where phony, duplicitous politicians, upperclassmen, and internationals have taken over and claimed their own; a city where Palestinian culture and heritage is almost non-existent. As a result, I have not experienced a majority of what most Palestinians go through: the humiliation of living in camps or going through checkpoints, and the honor of those who fight for freedom; the painful moments when a loved one is arrested, and the joyful moments when they are freed; the tormenting taste of salt water that a hunger striker endures, and the gratifying taste of their first meal after the strike has ended; the painful feeling a caretaker bears because of their inability to provide, and the satisfying feeling they encounter when they manage to find a way to get what little they can.
I have experienced none of that, save for the few times IOF constructed random checkpoints on the road to my father and mother's hometowns which I visit occasionally, or the two times my family managed to get a permit to go to East Jerusalem. So, I, who am Palestinian, cannot say that I have deep understanding in the joys and sorrows that Palestinians have.
Therefore, those who do not truly understand the conflict have no right to act as a savior to the Palestinian people, or pretend to know what path is best for them to take. I am not saying that one cannot have or form an opinion on the situation, but do not get upset if it is not considered valid or is not agreed upon by Palestinians. It is their right to form opinions on their own, without interference by those fortunate enough to not have to go through the battles that they face every day. Though, all of us have a responsibility in resistance. We all must participate, but the way in which we involve ourselves matters and responsibilities differ from one person or people to another, because these contributions that many people have provided Palestinians with have further put Palestinian resistance in a detrimental state.
I guess what I am trying to say is that living in Palestine for a few years does not make one an expert on the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. Studying the conflict does not make you one either. The only experts on the conflict are those who are directly affected by it. The architects of resistance must not be the Palestinian Authority, or foreign countries, or privileged members of Palestinian society. As soon as people start to understand that, Palestinians would be able to form a means of resistance that is suitable for them. One that they are in agreement with, rather than one that was imposed upon them.


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September 1, 2012
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Homeschooling conference draws national speakers
In many ways, says Hilary Sharpe, the questions and challenges of homeschoolers are the same as those for parents with children in traditional school settings.
"Are my children being challenged enough?" parents may ask. "Do I allow enough time for my children to follow their own interests? Is this the year to start Latin and to focus on a sport they're best suited for?"
But homeschoolers have other considerations as well, says Sharpe, chair of the upcoming Virginia Homeschoolers Conference and Resource Fair.
"Should we do math at home?" a homeschooling parent might ask. "Or look into the community college with dual enrollment instead?
"Am I adequately setting up an environment for my child to learn in the way that's best for him or her?"
On March 25-26 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, homeschoolers will have a chance to get expert advice regarding those questions as speakers from Virginia, Maryland, North Carolina, and Colorado join Richmond-area parents at the annual conference.
Designed to meet the needs of prospective, new and long-term homeschoolers, the conference will feature keynote speaker Joy Hakim, author of the series A History of US and The Story of Science.
Hakim, who will discuss history and science and the interplay between them, "reminds us that [parents, educators and children] are living in the greatest scientific era ever," says Sharpe. "We're missing out if we don't understand it."
Among the local speakers will be Terri Collins, who will present on the topic of math without tears; Deb Pegram, who will discuss academic evaluations for the homeschooled child; Scott Duncan, who will examine role-playing games in the classroom; and Ann Duncan, who will speak on the topic of keeping an organized home and homeschool.
Connie Lapallo will advise on teaching literary styles and writing techniques through book discussions, and Janice Campbell will address the process of building a high school transcript.
Other speakers will focus on beginning homeschooling; homeschooling in the tween and teen years; choosing curriculum materials; techniques for nature education; and homeschool socialization. Conference activities will also include a musical jam session, a magic show, amazing animals, a Mad Science performance, Friday night talent show, ice cream social, and book fair.
On March 25 from 4:30 pm.- 5:30 pm., VaHomeschoolers will offer a free Beginning Homeschooling session, covering all issues that beginning or prospective homeschoolers might encounter. A representative from The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers will answer questions about Virginia homeschooling laws, filing requirements and general information for finding support and homeschooling activities throughout the state.
Established in 1993, the Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers (VaHomeschoolers) promotes and protects the interests of Virginia homeschoolers through legislative work, assistance to individual homeschoolers, and by providing information, speakers, events and resources.
Homeschoolers from across the state, says Sharpe, look forward to the conference each March as a chance to compare notes with friends and mentors and to share their experiences with the rewards and challenges of being parent-educators.
For details and a schedule, visit http://vahomeschoolers.org/conference .
– Patty Kruszewski contributed to this article
MADD to host candlelight vigil Dec. 2 at UR
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) will host a candlelight vigil of remembrance and hope Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. at the University of Richmond, outside the Cannon Chapel. The public is invited to attend and join MADD to honor victims of impaired driving crashes, while helping to remind the community to be safe during the holidays. > Read more.
Tournament supports adoption efforts
Among participants at the Seventh Annual Coordinators2Inc Golf Tournament and awards luncheon Oct. 3 were (from left) Rebecca Ricardo, C2 Inc executive director; Kevin Derr, member of the winning foursome; Sharon Richardson, C2 Inc founder; and Frank Ridgway and Jon King, members of the winning foursome.
Held at The Crossings Golf Club, the tournament will benefit placement of children from Virginia's foster care system into permanent families through Coordinators2. > Read more.
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Event will help kick of Marine Corps' 'Toys for Tots' campaign
All 140 A.C. Moore locations will serve as drop-off centers this year for the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, and all toys collected will stay in the local communities served by the stores in which they are donated.
On Saturday, Nov. 15, the Willow Lawn location will kick off the month-long program by hosting a "Make & Take" craft event for kids. Children ages six and older will be able to make a craft and take it home with them. Representatives from the Marines will be in-store to teach customers about the Toys for Tots program. A.C. Moore team members will be on site to help with the crafts. > Read more.
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The Dominion GardenFest of Lights Grand Illumination takes place tonight at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden! This year's theme is "A Legacy in Lights: 120 Years from Bicycle Club to Botanical Garden," which celebrates the Garden's history. You can also celebrate Thanksgiving again – tomorrow at Henricus Historical Park. More great events – Lavender Fields Herb Farm and Wilton House Museum will both host their holiday open house events this weekend. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.
A hero is born
Disney's 'Big Hero 6,' lovable robot Baymax delight
It may be time for Olaf to step down as our nation's reigning cartoon character. Big Hero 6, the latest animated feature from Disney, contains a challenger to the throne: Baymax (Scott Adsit), another lovably chubby white wonder, who will bring joy to children's hearts and invade every home in America inside a six-foot pile of Disney merchandise.
Big Hero 6 (based ever so slightly on a Marvel comic of the same name) is the story of Baymax – and also his closest companion Hiro Hamada (Ryan Potter). And then also their four friends, all of whom join together to form the titular superhero team.
At first, though, it's only Hiro, a young boy and an engineering prodigy, who'd rather spend his time in underground robot fight clubs than do something productive with his gifts. > Read more.
Authentically Italian
Bella's feels – and tastes – like Italy should
Short Pump is known for its share of chain restaurants and strip malls, but diners looking for something more distinct can certainly find it without heading downtown or to nearby Charlottesville.
In fact, local husband-and-wife restaurateurs Valeria Bisenti and Doug Muir brought a taste of Charlottesville (and Italy) to Short Pump when they took a chance and opened Bella's second location in the same shopping strip as Wal-Mart and Peter Chang China Cafe. (Bella's original location is on Main Street in downtown Charlottesville.)
For a local Italian restaurant, Bella's is as "Mom and Pop" as its gets. Valeria is Mom, and Doug is Pop. Since its opening about six months ago, diners have been eating rich comfort foods and drinking Italian wines. > Read more.
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Public Release: 10-Nov-2013
Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B
Fast-mutating DNA sequences shape early development; guided evolution of uniquely human traits
What does it mean to be human? According to scientists the key lies, ultimately, in the billions of lines of genetic code that comprise the human genome. The problem, however, has been deciphering that code. But now, researchers at the Gladstone Institutes have discovered how the activation of specific stretches of DNA control the development of uniquely human characteristics -- and tell an intriguing story about the evolution of our species.
NIH/National Institute of General Medical Sciences, NIH/National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
Contact: Anne Holden
Public Release: 10-Nov-2013
Nature Biotechnology
Single-cell genome sequencing gets better
Researchers led by bioengineers at the University of California, San Diego have generated the most complete genome sequences from single E. coli cells and individual neurons from the human brain. Preliminary data suggest that individual neurons from the same brain have different genetic compositions. The breakthrough, published in Nature Biotechnology, comes from a new single-cell genome sequencing technique that confines genome amplification to fluid-filled wells with a volume of just 12 nanoliters.
National Institutes of Health, US National Science Foundation
Contact: Daniel Kane
Public Release: 8-Nov-2013
Journal of Biological Chemistry
TGen-led study reveals TWEAK-Fn14 as key drug target
A cellular pathway interaction known as TWEAK-Fn14, often associated with repair of acute injuries, also is a viable target for drug therapy that could prevent the spread of cancer, especially brain cancer, according to a study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute.
Ben and Catherine Ivy Foundation, NIH/National Cancer Institute
Contact: Steve Yozwiak
Public Release: 7-Nov-2013
PLOS Genetics
Dartmouth researcher finds novel genetic patterns that make us rethink biology and individuality
Scott Williams, Ph.D., of the iQBS at Dartmouth, has made two novel discoveries: 1) a person can have several DNA mutations in parts of their body, with their original DNA in the rest -- resulting in several different genotypes in one individual -- and 2) some of the same genetic mutations occur in unrelated people. We think of each person's DNA as unique, but if a person can have more than one genotype, this may have broad implications.
National Institutes of Health
Contact: Derik Hertel
Public Release: 7-Nov-2013
Nature Biotechnology
Cost-effective method accurately orders DNA sequencing along entire chromosomes
A new computational method has been shown to quickly assign, order and orient DNA sequencing information along entire chromosomes. The method may help overcome a major obstacle that has delayed progress in designing rapid, low-cost -- but still accurate -- ways to assemble genomes from scratch. Data gleaned through this new method can also validate certain types of chromosomal abnormalities in cancer.
National Institutes of Health, NIH/National Human Genome Research Institute, National Science Foundation
Contact: Leila Gray
Public Release: 7-Nov-2013
UNH, UC Davis launch network to study environmental microbes
A grant to the University of New Hampshire and the University of California, Davis, will help biologists identify an abundant yet largely unknown category of organisms, leading to better understanding of the vital environmental functions they play. The National Science Foundation awarded the universities $500,000 to develop a Research Coordination Network on eukaryotic biodiversity. The work will apply new genome sequencing technology to study and classify microscopic eukaryote species like nematodes, fungi, and single-celled animals.
National Science Foundation
Contact: Beth Potier
Public Release: 7-Nov-2013
Allen Institute for Brain Science partners with imec for development of next-generation tools
The Allen Institute in partnership with imec, the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, the Gatsby Charitable Foundation, the Wellcome Trust and University College London, have committed $5.5 million in R&D for the revolutionary neuroscience research tools including the proposed sensor array.
Contact: Steven Cooper
Public Release: 6-Nov-2013
Nature's great diversity: Remarkable 277 new wasp species from Costa Rica
Costa Rica reveals astonishing biodiversity of braconid wasps, with 277 new species of the tribe Heterospilini described, from a total of 286 attributed to the group. The study published in the open access journal ZooKeys is the second part of an extensive two-part study of the braconid subfamily Doryctinae from Costa Rica, to reveal the great species diversity within such a small territory.
Contact: Paul M. Marsh
Public Release: 4-Nov-2013
Strata + Hadoop World 2013
New computing model could lead to quicker advancements in medical research, according to Virginia Tech
For the past two years, Wu Feng has led a research team that has now created a new generation of efficient data management and analysis software for large-scale, data-intensive scientific applications in the cloud. "Our goal was to keep up with the data deluge in the DNA sequencing space. Our result is that we are now analyzing data faster, and we are also analyzing it more intelligently," Feng said.
National Science Foundation and Microsoft
Contact: Lynn Nystrom
Public Release: 4-Nov-2013
Nature Genetics
Mutations linked to breast cancer treatment resistance
Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a type of mutation that develops after breast cancer patients take anti-estrogen therapies. The mutations explain one reason why patients often become resistant to this therapy.
NIH/Clinical Sequencing Exploratory Research Consortium
Contact: Nicole Fawcett
Public Release: 4-Nov-2013
Next-generation global e-infrastructure for taxon names registry
Issue no. 346 of ZooKeys has been automatically registered in ZooBank on its day of publication last Friday. This marks the successful deployment of an automated registration-to-publication pipeline for taxonomic names for animals. The innovative workflow sets directions towards building a next-generation e-infrastructure for a common global taxon names registry.
Contact: Dr. Richard Pyle
Public Release: 1-Nov-2013
GenSeq: Updated nomenclature for genetic sequences to solve taxonomic determination issues
An improved and expanded nomenclature for genetic sequences is introduced that corresponds with a ranking of the reliability of the taxonomic identification of the source specimens. Verifying the taxonomic identity of the voucher specimens that are the source of genetic materials has become increasingly difficult but remains vitally important; this new nomenclatural system for DNA sequences helps remedy this issue. The study was published in the open access journal Zookeys.
Contact: Prosanta Chakrabarty
Public Release: 31-Oct-2013
PLOS Computational Biology
Automated system promises precise control of medically induced coma
Putting patients with severe head injuries or persistent seizures into a medically induced coma currently requires that a nurse or other health professional constantly monitor the patient's brain activity and manually adjust drug infusion to maintain a deep state of anesthesia. Now a computer-controlled system developed by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators promises to automate the process, making it more precise and efficient and opening the door to more advanced control of anesthesia.
National Institutes of Health
Contact: Sue McGreevey
Public Release: 31-Oct-2013
Journal of Clinical Investigation
Newly identified proteins make promising targets for blocking graft-vs.-host disease
Researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified new proteins that control the function of critical immune cell subsets called T-cells, which are responsible for a serious and often deadly side effect of lifesaving bone marrow transplants.
National Institutes of Health, Leukemia Lymphoma Society, American Society of Transplantation
Contact: Nicole Fawcett
Public Release: 31-Oct-2013
Cell Reports
Researchers discover how retinal neurons claim the best brain connections
Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute scientists have discovered how retinal neurons claim prime real estate in the brain by controlling the abundance of a protein called aggrecan. The discovery could shed light on how to repair the injured brain.
Contact: Paula Byron
Public Release: 31-Oct-2013
Current Biology
Cellular tail length tells disease tale
Simon Fraser University molecular biologist Lynne Quarmby's adventures in pond scum have led her and four student researchers to discover a mutation that can make cilia, the microscopic antennae on our cells, grow too long. When the antennae aren't the right size, the signals captured by them get misinterpreted. The result can be fatal. They have discovered that the regulatory gene CNK2 is present in cilia and controls the length of these hair-like projections.
Contact: Carol Thorbes
Public Release: 31-Oct-2013
Cell Reports
Evolution of new species requires few genetic changes
Only a few genetic changes are needed to spur the evolution of new species -- even if the original populations are still in contact and exchanging genes. Once started, however, evolutionary divergence evolves rapidly, ultimately leading to fully genetically isolated species, report scientists from the University of Chicago in the Oct. 31 Cell Reports.
National Science Foundation
Contact: Kevin Jiang
Public Release: 30-Oct-2013
Switzerland signs the ELIXIR consortium agreement and contributes €35 million
Switzerland's State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation, Dr. Mauro Dell'Ambrogio, has signed the ELIXIR consortium agreement for the establishment of ELIXIR, the European Life Science Infrastructure for Biological Information.
Contact: Irene Perovsek
Public Release: 30-Oct-2013
Absence of the SMG1 protein could contribute to Parkinson's and other neurological disorders
The absence of a protein called SMG1 could be a contributing factor in the development of Parkinson's disease and other related neurological disorders, according to a study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute.
Arizona Parkinson's Disease Consortium
Contact: Steve Yozwiak
Public Release: 30-Oct-2013
TGen-led research shows ability to do next-generation sequencing for patients with advanced cancers
A pilot study led by the Translational Genomics Research Institute and the Virginia G. Piper Cancer Center at Scottsdale Healthcare shows that, even for patients with advanced and rapidly transforming cancer, researchers can find potential therapeutic targets using the latest advances in genomic sequencing. Sequencing spells out, or decodes, the billions of letters of DNA and other genomic data so that clinicians can discover what genetic changes might lead to cancer.
National Foundation for Cancer Research
Contact: Steve Yozwiak
Public Release: 30-Oct-2013
2 grants to UC Riverside boost scientists' efforts in developing improved cowpea varieties
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside received substantial funding -- nearly $7 million -- by way of two grants from the US Agency for International Development to continue their work on developing better yielding varieties of cowpea through new genomic resources and marker-assisted breeding -- research by which UC Riverside directly impacts cowpea production in several countries in Africa.
US Agency for International Development
Contact: Iqbal Pittalwala
Public Release: 30-Oct-2013
Statistician Professor Terry Speed wins 2013 PM's Prize for Science
Statistician Professor Terry Speed from Melbourne's Walter and Eliza Hall Institute has been awarded the 2013 Prime Minister's Prize for Science for his influential work using mathematics and statistics to help biologists understand human health and disease.
Australian Government
Contact: Alan Gill
Public Release: 29-Oct-2013
HIV -- Geneticists map human resistance to AIDS
The key to future HIV treatment could be hidden right in our own genes. Everyone who becomes infected deploys defense strategies, and some even manage to hold the virus at bay without any therapy at all. Scientists retraced the entire chain of events in these battles, from the genome of the virus to the genome of the victim. Their research is published in the journal eLife on Oct. 29.
Contact: Jacques Fellay
Public Release: 29-Oct-2013
Molecular Biology and Evolution
This week in Molecular Biology and Evolution: A step ahead of influenza, honeybee sex
In this week's advanced online edition of Molecular Biology and Evolution, researchers trace drug resistance against all strains of the flu by using an extensive influenza virus database, and examine the exquisite molecular control behind honeybee sex determination.
Contact: Joe Caspemeyer
Public Release: 28-Oct-2013
Dr. Avrum Spira receives award for advancing research on tobacco smoke's effect on lungs
Avrum Spira, M.D., M.Sc., the Alexander Graham Bell professor of medicine and chief of the division of computational biomedicine at Boston University School of Medicine, is the recipient of the Alton Ochsner Award Relating Smoking and Disease.
Contact: Jenny Eriksen Leary
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Video: Clergy Declare Support for Marriage Equality in Maryland
October 18, 2012 by HRC staff
This post comes from HRC Editorial and Digital Media Intern Leanne Naramore:
Prominent African-American clergy released a web ad today explaining why they're voting for Question 6, the ballot measure that would give marriage licenses to gay and lesbian couples in Maryland.
The video comes from Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the coalition leading the effort to win at the ballot box in less than three weeks.
These faith leaders are joining forces to voice their strong support for marriage equality.
Rev. Delman Coates and Rev. Dr. Christine Y. Wiley explain, "We have learned how to stand together despite our differences, acknowledging the importance of protecting the fundamental civil and human rights of all people. That's why we're united in our support for question 6 on the Nov. ballot in Maryland."
Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, Rev. Dr. Brad R. Braxton, and Rev. Coates and and discuss the question of religious freedom, which is explicitly protected in the language of Question 6 itself:
"No member of the clergy and no church will ever be forced to marry anyone if it is not consistent with their own religious beliefs. And yet we realize that the role of the state is to protect everyone equally under the law. Therefore, we have a civic and a moral duty to stand with fellow Americans as they pursue equality."
HRC has set up a special fund to direct 100 percent of your contribution today to defend the marriage equality law in Maryland. HRC is a founding member and leader of Marylanders for Marriage Equality, the coalition campaign working to defend marriage in the Free State, and your contribution will support the coalition's efforts and count toward your HRC membership.
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Whether we know it or not, all of us pay attention to the cost agricultural producers are paying for inputs necessary to produce food, fiber, and fuel. Unless you never purchase food in a grocery section or pay for a meal in a restaurant, it's almost impossible not to notice one of two things. Either the price of foodstuffs has increased noticeably over the last several years or while the price has remained the same the portion size has decreased markedly. Next time you are at the store, look at the weight of a package of bacon or a ...
"I wouldn't take any amount of money for that dog," were my dad's most often spoken words when referring to our family dog, Lady.
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
This past Wednesday, Batron Community College hosted the 13th-annual Barton County Farm Bureau Safety Day for area high school students. Topics ranged from safety around electricity and chainsaws to the potential dangers associated with flowing grain in grain bins. The Farm Bureau deserves credit for this event as do all the presenters for raising the awareness of these students to the everyday potential hazards faced by those is agriculture. Agriculture like any industry has associated hazards which can't be totally eliminated, but can certainly be minimized. Every presenter made a point of stressing that by knowing what you are ...
Jennifer Carr, Ag & Natural Resources Agent
On Saturday, Jan. 14, four Barton county 4H'ers traveled to Sedgwick county for the first 4H air rifle competition of the season. In the 12 year old and younger division, Katelyn Reh from Ellinwood finished 3rd. In the 13 and 14 year old division, Ryan Kohman from Great Bend finished 3rd and Lake Lyman from Ellinwood finished 5th. In the 16 to 18 year old division, Jake Kohman from Great Bend finished 6th. The Barton county team, that was made up of Jake, Lake, Ryan and Katelyn, finished 3rd out of five county teams that were entered in the ...
By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau
Even though the area experienced a dose of winter last weekend, spring is just around the corner. Wheat in the area benefitted from the recent moisture and the forecast is predicting chances for precipitation over the next few days. As the days lengthen and the temperature warms more than wheat will become active. If temperatures stay mild, army cutworm, true armyworm, greenbugs, and the Bird Cherry-Oat Aphid will likely be making appearances. All but the aphid mentioned may or may not rise to levels significant enough to warrant treatment. If producers are fortunate, they won't appear or if they ...
Jenni Carr, Extension Agent Ag and Natural Resources, Barton County K-State Research and Extension
Dr. Victor L. Martin
As many Americans continue to face economic hard times, there is no reason to compromise the welfare of your family's diet. The cost of eating healthy hasn't changed as much as some less-healthy alternatives. It does require strategic shopping however.
There is a lot of activity over the next few months in the area involving agriculture. Before we get to that, a comment is in order regarding the weather. Long-range modeling seems to indicate at least a temporary change in the weather pattern that has characterized winter so far. Unsettled weather is likely at least for the next 10 to 14 days. While not something we appreciate in terms of temperatures and travel plans, it indicates a strong possibility of good moisture and cooler temperatures. This and the rain last week couldn't have come at a better time for ...
Scott Klepper of Ellinwood has been selected as a winner in America's Farmers Grow CommunitiesSM, which gives farmers the opportunity to win $2,500 for their favorite local nonprofit organizations. The donations are available through the Monsanto Fund. Klepper has designated St. Joseph Catholic School, located in Ellinwood, to receive the award in Barton County.
What is often frustrating to all students, not just those in agriculture, is many disciplines start out and describe "pure" systems or concepts. After students have mastered these ideas, they are then told that the "real" world isn't actually like what was just learned. In reality, the world is a complicated, messy place. However, these "ideal" concepts are still useful, provided you understand how reality alters the "ideal."
There are many individuals who share their time, talent and resources with the Barton County 4-H program. The 2014 Friend of 4-H awards were given to dedicated individuals who went above and beyond to assist the 4-H youth. The two couples honored this year were Wayne and Terri DeWerff and Bill and Robin Niederee.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Kansas is seeking public comments on changes to the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) interim final rule.
Travel out to the fields of Kansas during November and you'll see farmers wrapping up fall harvest. Combines chomp through fields of corn, milo, soybeans and sunflowers eager to dump the bountiful crops into waiting trucks and grain carts before Old Man Winter arrives with ice, snow and sleet.
More than 1,000 Farm Bureau members in Kansas will gather in Manhattan Dec. 1-2 for their organization's 96th Annual Meeting.
A historic agreement was reached today as Kansas, Nebraska and Colorado conducted a special meeting of the Republican River Compact in Manhattan. Representatives of the states have signed a resolution, approving operational adjustments in 2014 and 2015 under the Republican River Compact, which will benefit water users throughout the basin and set the administration on a course to find long-term solutions to persistent problems. Kansas Governor Sam Brownback noted that the agreement was positive for Kansas water users. "This resolution will protect a valuable water resource for Kansans. This agreement allows Harlan County Lake to serve as the destination for ...
Jim Richardson, National Geographic photographer and Kansas native, will serve up a vast visual journey: the Neolithic dawn of agriculture, today's world farmers working in relative anonymity, and the challenges of feeding an ever-more hungry planet through 2050 at Kansas Farmers Union's (KFU) upcoming annual convention.
The last two weeks have certainly presented people, livestock and the 2015 wheat crop with challenges. Many record lows were set over the area over the last two weeks and to add insult to injury, many record low highs were set. While it wasn't pleasant for us, our pets, and livestock, it shouldn't have caused much harm. The question on many wheat farmers' minds is what did this severe and long early cold snap do to the 2015 wheat crop? Much of the answer involves conditions other than temperature and the development of the wheat.
While many shoppers are feeling the pinch of price increases, there's a way today's smart, frugal shoppers can save money on the family food bill. Some estimates place this figure at 10 -15 percent. On the average food bill, this could mean a savings of $700 - $1,200 a year.
The phone jarred Ken Powell awake. Groggy and disoriented, he glanced at the clock while fumbling with the receiver: midway between midnight and one a.m.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds farm owners and producers that the opportunity to choose between the new 2014 Farm Bill established programs, Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC), begins Nov. 17, and continues through March 31, 2015. The new programs, designed to help producers better manage risk, usher in one of the most significant reforms to U.S. farm programs in decades.
One of the world's leading scholars in agricultural sustainability is speaking at Kansas State University about how to sustainably feed a growing world population that will require twice as much food as is currently produced.
Now that the cold weather has started to rear its head, it is time to turn our attention to our houseplants and the special care they need this time of year. With shorter days, dryer air and colder temperatures, your houseplants may require a change in the way you care for them. I found a short piece from K-State Research and Extension that gives a few basic tips to keep your indoor plants healthy throughout the winter.
Kansas Farm Bureau released its sixth book in the Kailey's Ag Adventures children's book series. Kailey's Pig 'Tales' follows Kailey and her cousins as they learn about pig farming from Farmer Rich.
Last week's column described consumer behavior and the assumptions behind predicting that behavior. The key points are consumers behavior rationally (in a predictable way), they prefer more to less, their preferences are complete, and they don't change preferences without a reason. Relative prices between goods are an important factor in determining choices within the constraints of a consumer's budget. Finally, consumer preferences do change over time, economists accept this change as a fact, and deal with those changes. Now the question to answer is how the agriculture and food industries responded to changes preferences and budgets have.
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I have been working at Chubb Corp
- depending on the division there is not a lot of room for growth
- politics can be overwhelming at times
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- excellent work life balance
- pay is okay
Ask the people that are doing the job before making certain decisions. We know the ins and out of our departments and what works and what wont work
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Make P&C insurance fun for the employeesNo opinion of CEO
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Flex time (hours, work from home)
Financial solid
Proud to be part of company that focuses on core competency of Underwriting to make Profit and provides great claims customer service
Formal mentoring programs availCons
Layoffs - job uncertainty, work continues to increase without regards to less hands to do the job
Politics, politics, politics!
Lots of red tape to move initiatives forward
Not many managers demonstrate good leadership
Benefits are expensive and full coverage not available (only up to 90%)
Very poor communication down the staff levels - transparency is rare
Diversity is mostly about topics that get awards, diversity of thought is not typically appreciated
Training Opps - haphazard, low budgets (not sure what dept / division has this: http://www.chubb.com/careers/chubb1661.html)Advice to ManagementAdvice
Kudos on getting Chubb to a strong financial place. Now it is time to take a few steps back and realize that there's a cost to keeping talent and that is investment in the HUMAN resources that make the company run. Institute a culture where expenses can be managed while at the same time treating people like people - not machines.No opinion of CEO


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From the Right: Preserve, protect and defend
George Washington could have been King of America if he wanted, but he instead became the nation's first elected president. America, up until this point, has been a nation of laws not of men. Yet, President Barack Obama seems to believe as president he can, and I quote, "Do whatever I want." This may be a tongue and cheek one liner, but for a president not known for his sense of humor, it is easy to interpret this to be more than a simple off the cuff remark. No, Mr. President you can't do whatever you want because in America we function under a Constitution and an understanding that limits exist, even for a president.
In his State of the Union address, President Obama made the pledge to take action with or without Congress and that spits in the face of everything our country is based on. This is a nation of checks and balances; this is a nation where one, even the president cannot supersede the law. Now the criticism of President Obama using executive orders to trump Congress is seen through a partisan lens, but heck, a staggering 74 percent of the country believes Obama should not use executive orders to bypass Congress. We have a system of government. It's imperfect, it's frustrating, it's taxing and often gridlocked, but it is the system we have and it takes all of us to make it work.
Bypassing Congress does not make a good president. America is governed by the rule of law, not the rule of I.
Even most recently Obama, by executive order, delayed the employer mandate portion of the healthcare law for another year. I don't care how bad or unpopular Obamacare is, the president cannot sign away laws on a whim. While politically and even economically it is great to delay the mandate, the president does make the laws; he's charged with executing and enforcing the laws.
Both sides deserve equal blame in embracing the imperial presidency and just as Democrats chided George Bush, both sides should rally behind this issue and say enough is enough. The president is limited; he is not, nor should he be, the sole law of the land. Unilateral action is the key to American success; we've seen this time and time again. If the president wants Washington to work, then he should call on Republicans, call on Democrats and work together united to solve the challenges facing our great nation.
In continuing that bipartisan fashion, Democrats should join Republicans in rebutting this unilateral action by the president and hold him accountable. To quote Theodore Roosevelt: "No man is above the law and no man is below it: nor do we ask any man's permission when we ask him to obey it."
The law is the law. The president executes the law; the Court interprets the law. We in America do not have a system where the president is legislator, executive and judge. The founding generation opposed the rule of kings and denounced governing by whim. Picking and choosing the laws is a slippery slope and we are best to get off it, but a precedent is cemented.
The mentality of 'I can do whatever I want' extends beyond Obama to a future Republican president, who may decide to bypass congressional authority and make law by swish of the men. Imagine this scenario under a President Christie or Walker or Cruz and Democrats would be calling him a dictator before the ink dries.
Let us not abandon the Constitution. The document is more than words on a page. It is the framework for our nation. Millions of brave men and women have given their lives to ensure it and this land's survival. The least we can do is be good stewards and see that it is preserved, protected and defended.
Phil Boynton is a senior political science major and president of the UNH College Republicans.
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