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In this message, I will continue to explore what it means to make Taekwon-Do your way of life. You will recall that in my previous message I described how living the ITF Taekwon-Do way has helped me to survive the difficult times and to have a happier and more satisfying life. We also saw that living the Taekwon-Do way of life applies to all aspects of our lives.
In the present message, we will look at the importance of our Taekwon-Do training and how learning about the Do and applying it in our training will help us to become true martial artists for the 21st Century.
I have invited Dr Janel Gauthier, Ph.D., who is a Professor of Psychology at Laval University in Quebec City (Canada), to join me for this discussion.
Dr Gauthier has been practicing ITF Taekwon-Do for almost twenty years and will soon undergo testing for the 4th degree Black Belt. In addition, he is the Chair of the ITF Ethics & Discipline Committee and one of the developers and presenters of the first workshop on Teaching the Do: Self-Control.
TTQ: Dr Gauthier, perhaps you could start by telling us how your personal and professional experience has made you aware of the value of living the Taekwon-Do way of life.
JG: I have been a practicing psychologist for the last 32 years and because of my interest in the application of behavioral psychology in health and education, I am convinced of the importance of solid moral values in achieving a happy and balanced life.
I was attracted to the practice of ITF Taekwon-Do as a martial art but also because of the strong philosophical component. This combination forms a foundation that we can build on to achieve our goal of a healthy mind in a healthy body.
My work on the development and application of codes of ethics for various professional organizations has reinforced my belief in the need for ethical guidelines. This has carried over into my work for the ITF, particularly as Chair of the ITF Committee on Ethics and Discipline and, most recently, the development of a master teaching program for the Do.
TTQ: I thought we could discuss how the Taekwon-Do way of life applies to our Taekwon-Do training by looking at certain aspects of our training and how the Taekwon-Do way of life may influence them. The aspects I would like to consider today are:
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JG: It is certainly worth taking the time to consider how the ITF Taekwon-Do philosophy and moral values apply to these aspects of our training. We will be able to benefit fully from the value of Taekwon-Do only if we integrate the Do into our training and into our daily life.
TTQ: I remember how proud General Choi was of the more than three thousand fundamental exercises that he created for the ITF Taekwon-Do system. He described these movements as a scientific, rational, and natural use of the human body for effective combat techniques. The movements were synthesized into logical sequences to facilitate training.
Practicing the 24 patterns as defined by General Choi helps us to improve our level of technical skills: the quality of techniques and stances, notably the power and beauty, sense of balance, flexibility, rhythm, coordination, etc. In addition, when we realize how much there is to learn, we begin to understand the value of perseverance.
General Choi gave a name to each of the 24 patterns. Most of the patterns were named in honor of important figures in the history of Korea, people who made a contribution to their country and their society.
JG: Looking at it in the historical context, we can understand why General Choi chose these names. He was a military man and he originally developed Taekwon-Do for the Korean military. Each of the names refers to an important figure, a specific achievement or an historical event well-known to Koreans.
TTQ: General Choi wanted to express his pride in his country and its achievements, as well as his pain that Korea had been divided into two countries.
JG: Today, our ultimate purpose is not the study of the history of Korea. However, learning about the stories of these Korean heroes can help us to understand more fully what we are trying to achieve by practicing the twenty-four patterns. One of those lessons is to show respect for the land of our birth and help to make it a better place to live.
TTQ: Everyone will remember that the 24 patterns reflect the 24 hours in a day. General Choi said that the 24 patterns and 24 hours remind us that to reach our goals we need to be devoted, work hard, and not waste time. Time moves steadily on no matter what we do so it is important to use our time wisely and work to make the world a better place. Whether we work on the local level or on the international scene, this is how we can leave a valuable legacy.
From General Choi, I learned an oriental proverb:
When an animal dies, it leaves behind its skin.
When a human dies, he leaves behind his name (his legacy).
The desire to leave a beneficial legacy is a potent motivator that should inspire us to work hard and with conviction to make the world a better place.
I would also like to point out that the composition of the ITF patterns including the number of patterns, the way to perform the movements, and the diagrams has evolved since General Choi first introduced them on the international level in the early 1960s. He continued to make adjustments until he felt the patterns were complete. After the introduction of the sine wave theory, he believed he had found the right balance.
The shape of the diagram for each pattern also has a specific meaning. For example: A diagram shaped like the capital letter I resembles the Chinese or Korean character meaning student or scholar.
In ancient civilizations, scholars were part of the elite of society. They enjoyed the privileges of their status, but they had to earn that status. The scholars also had a greater responsibility to make a contribution to their society and their country. In addition, they were expected to demonstrate exemplary behavior at all times, just as the ITF expects its grand masters, masters, instructors, and all other black belts to set a good example for their juniors.
Another example is the Po Eun pattern. The diagram is simply a straight line: ―. Po Eun was a brave individual who proved his loyalty by refusing to leave his master for another, even though his loyalty cost him his life. The straight line of the diagram represents his unwavering loyalty.
There is a story behind the name and the shape of the diagram of each of the 24 patterns, and we can all benefit from learning more about them.
Now lets move to the second aspect: prearranged sparring and free sparring.
JG: Could you describe how training with step sparring can be complementary to free sparring and the benefits from using both types of training?
TTQ: The program and methods of teaching ITF Taekwon-Do are based on progressive learning.
Because practicing the patterns is in effect sparring without a real opponent, General Choi introduced prearranged (step) sparring with an opponent as a method of training to prepare for free sparring. The two participants agree on the movements to be used and work together to improve their sparring. The goal is to understand the purpose of the movements, to master interaction with the opponent (stances and distances), and to develop faster reflexes, particularly an instantaneous response in self-defense.
By training with three-step sparring, the student can master the effective application of the techniques and develop his ability to judge distance, a key element for success in free sparring.
Two-step sparring introduces the spirit of sparring and gives the student the opportunity to practice attack, defense, and counter-attack techniques with combinations consisting of one hand technique and one foot technique.
The purpose of one-step sparring, used for more advanced training, is to be prepared for any kind of attack at any time with a single effective technique.
Step sparring is a very effective methods of training and can be particularly useful for older people. This is another example of how Taekwon-Do can be accessible and adjusted to the practitioners physical condition.
During my visits to ITF organizations around the world I have observed that many of our members do not train enough on step sparring. As a result, they may find it difficult to perform with proper techniques, distance, and timing when they practice free sparring.
It is like someone who is learning to play the piano but who doesnt want to practice scales. After all, it is much more fun to play real music than to run your fingers up and down the keyboard repeatedly! But experience has shown that by practicing scales the student learns techniques that serve him well when, eventually, he plays more complicated pieces of music.
General Choi always stressed that step sparring must be an integral part of our training. When I was younger, I was more interested in free sparring. I wanted to progress and to do so quickly and I thought free sparring was the best way. However, as I grew older and gained experience and maturity I understood that General Choi was right. Step sparring is essential and should have an important place in everyones training.
JG: Yes, practicing with step sparring is an important tool that we can use to improve our free sparring, but I would add that we have here an excellent opportunity to apply the tenet of perseverance, exercising patience as we persevere in our training.
TTQ: That is very true. As Confucius said, One who is impatient in trivial matters can seldom achieve success in matters of great importance.
Free sparring is also a valuable training technique. It is good for improving physical condition and for mental conditioning. It also helps us prepare for the challenges we face in life.
I recommend the following approach to successful training with free sparring:
Developing a strong mind is particularly important. Good techniques are important but having a strong mind allows you to use those techniques to best advantage.
After a free sparring match, it is really important to analyze how you performed:
This type of honest self-evaluation, combined with the approach proposed above, will help you to apply appropriate strategies in sparring and in life.
JG: I would add that in free sparring, as in life, it is essential to show courtesy and respect for ones opponent. This is a basic principle of the martial arts.
Of course we always want to win a free sparring match, but winning isnt everything. The real value of free sparring is what we learn from it. This is an opportunity to put into practice the principles of the Taekwon-Do philosophy and clearly demonstrate that we are living the Taekwon-Do way of life.
For example: I might be tempted to resort to dirty fighting to win a sparring match. Would that be acting with courtesy and respect toward my opponent? Would I be showing that I have self-respect? No. I would be cheating my opponent and cheating myself. Even if I did win, how could I be proud of such a victory?
I am sorry to say that in the past I have seen some students attempt to intimidate their opponents who are smaller or weaker. Some are not satisfied with winning easily and will attempt to demolish a weaker opponent. I have noticed that very often these same students prefer not to face a larger, stronger opponent. They will find an excuse to avoid fighting a more skilled opponent and may even pretend to be injured in order to stop a match. It is very clear that individuals who act like bullies are not applying the Taekwon-Do tenets.
Free sparring requires the application of all five of the Taekwon-Do tenets:
TTQ: Indeed, living the Taekwon-Do way of life means applying the Taekwon-Do tenets in sparring... and in life.
At this point I would like to mention the need for safety in free sparring. By using the appropriate equipment, following the rules, and fighting with respect we can avoid unnecessary injuries.
Now lets move to the next aspect of training: breaking.
JG: People who do not practice a martial art are usually very impressed by breaking. They think it is amazing, but at the same time they wonder why anyone would want to learn to break boards!
TTQ: There are good reasons why breaking is a part of Taekwon-Do training, and the purpose is certainly not just to impress people!
Breaking is a visible demonstration of good training. You cannot be successful at breaking if you have not trained well, mastered the techniques to produce maximum power, and developed your mental strength.
Breaking teaches the student the importance of cultivating perseverance, self-control, and an indomitable spirit.
JG: I would add that a students first success at breaking is an important step in his progress in Taekwon-Do. Mastering the breaking techniques gives an enormous boost to a students self-confidence.
Many students start out believing that it will be impossible for them to learn breaking, but with proper training and preparation they can do it. And being successful teaches a valuable lesson: By training well and persevering you can achieve your goals.
The student who applies this lesson in his life as well as in Taekwon-Do training will be more motivated to continue to progress and to work toward the goal of a happier, more balanced life.
TTQ: Another aspect of training is participation in competitions.
I encourage students to participate in competitions because it is good preparation for life. Preparing properly for a competition requires that the participant set goals and make plans to reach those goals. This is also how we can achieve success in life, at school and at work.
As in free sparring, participants in ITF Taekwon-Do competitions must demonstrate all five ITF Taekwon-Do tenets: courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. We should also mention the broader purpose of our competitions, which is to improve the overall quality of Taekwon-Do practiced in the ITF.
Preparing for a competition is hard work, and participating in a competition can be stressful. It is not like sparring with other students at your Taekwon-Do school. There is more pressure to perform and more pressure to win.
Of course we all want to win. But we mustnt forget that every time one competitor wins, another competitor loses. Yes, it is important to learn to be a good winner, but it is equally important to learn to be a good loser.
A good winner is humble in victory and shows respect for his opponent. He realizes that each match gives him the opportunity to learn something about himself his weaknesses and strengths and his use of Taekwon-Do techniques. He is grateful to his opponent for participating in this learning process.
A good loser is humble in defeat and shows respect for the umpires decision and for his opponent. He too uses the opportunity to identify his weaknesses and strengths and how he can improve his techniques. Like the good winner, the good loser is grateful to his opponent for participating in this learning process.
As we can see, although one is a winner and one is a loser, the outcome for each of the opponents is a better knowledge of his strengths and weaknesses. They will both be motivated to continue their training.
JG: We can see that humility and respect for others must define the moral character of all competitors.
TTQ: Actually, those who win all the time, or most of the time, are more at risk of losing their self-confidence when they experience a string of defeats, whereas those who view their defeats as an opportunity to learn will become more resilient. When faced with failure or defeat in patterns, free sparring, breaking or other obstacles in their lives, resilient people will bounce back more effectively and efficiently than others. They see challenges instead of obstacles, and that helps them to keep a positive attitude and motivates them to work even harder.
Indeed, when examining the value of competing we must consider the mental, moral, and social aspects in addition to physical condition and the performance itself.In training, we frequently compare our performance to our own past performance, trying to do better. But by participating in competitions we have the opportunity to measure our performance in comparison to others.
To make competition a valuable experience, it is essential that we learn how to analyze our performance and determine how we can improve. This analysis must be carried out in a spirit of humility and for the purpose of self-improvement, not in a spirit of self-promotion or arrogance.
JG: As you mentioned, it is essential to understand that there is much more to competition than just performance. To benefit fully from participating in a competition, students should use it as an opportunity for self-examination and self-evaluation as well as an opportunity to apply the tenets of Taekwon-Do.
Whether you win or lose, there are valuable lessons to be learned from participating in competitions.
TTQ: I am pleased to say that in the past couple of years I have noticed that there is a very good spirit among the participants in our ITF competitions.
We have made changes to improve the quality of ITF competitions, particularly the rules and the work of the umpires. When competitors and their coaches respect the rules and accept the decisions of the umpires, the result is better quality competitions.
Now I see competitors who fight each other but are still able to enjoy fellowship together. This is living the Taekwon-Do way of life.
JG: I certainly agree that the psychological aspect is as important as the actual combat. It is important to learn how to lose and how to win.
Imagine that you are a young person who excels in competition. Perhaps you win almost all the time. Eventually you come to see yourself as a successful person simply because you are a winning competitor. However, the process of aging will catch up with you (as it does for everyone) and eventually you will no longer be able to win all the time. Where will your sense of self-worth and your self-confidence come from then?
On the other hand, if you make it your goal to become a good person with a balanced life, if you work hard to apply the tenets of Taekwon-Do, if you strive to reach what General Choi called the perfection of moral behavior, you will have the inner strength and the ability to believe in yourself, no matter whether you win or lose in competition. That is why Taekwon-Do is for life.
TTQ: Striving to reach the perfection of moral behavior is certainly a noble goal, but it can seem rather overwhelming. As I have said before, we have to take it one step at a time.
Finally, I would like to talk about the dangers of over-training.
We who practice ITF Taekwon-Do have a passion for our martial art. This passion is a wonderful thing: It enables us to make progress in our training by doing something that we love to do. But we must be aware of the danger that this passion could push us to go beyond what is reasonable in training.
There is a misconception that training must be hard or even painful to be effective. But successful training is not measured by how many times you have repeated a certain movement or sequence. In fact, by setting unrealistically high goals for your training, you risk injury and discouragement.
It is important to have a realistic plan for your training, one that is adapted to your physical condition and your training goals. Certainly you should push yourself to do your best, but make sure your goals are realistic.
JG: I would add that if training results in unnecessary pain and injuries, it is not in harmony with Taekwon-Do principles. In training as in life perseverance and indomitable spirit (which some may cite to justify hard training) must be moderated by self-control and integrity.
Many martial artists believe in hard training. According to their way of thinking, the goal of extreme training is that the mind should dominate the body and, as much as possible, the body should be trained not to feel pain under any circumstances.
We have to remember that General Choi first developed Taekwon-Do as a martial art for the members of the Korean armed forces. They were healthy young men in top physical condition, so the training was rigorous. However, Our Founder later realized that Taekwon-Do training could be beneficial for everyone, and he modified Taekwon-Do to make it accessible to all.
This shows us that Taekwon-Do training does not have to be hard to be effective and is another example of how ITF Taekwon-Do has continued to evolve.
TTQ: And ITF Taekwon-Do continues to evolve, because we are always working to make it better.
For example, we now put more emphasis on controlled breathing to ensure better oxygenation of the body, which has been shown to be beneficial and can result in increased life expectancy.
This would be a good time to mention the work of the ITF Technique & Instruction Committee whose mandate includes improving the quality of ITF instructors and ensuring the uniformity of teaching standards around the world. The Committee is always interested in receiving questions and suggestions from Taekwon-Do practitioners.
JG: Because Taekwon-Do is accessible to everyone, it is essential that the intensity and duration of training sessions be adapted to the physical condition and the needs of each practitioner.
The human body has been described as the best machine in the world, but it does have limitations. Your body will let you know when you have pushed it too far, but you have to pay attention and recognize any signs that your training regimen is not realistic.
TTQ: Here again, there is an abundance of information available in magazines, books, and on the Web. Learn as much as you can about how to train properly and seek guidance from those who have more experience.
Think about your physical safety and your physical and mental health. If you try to train too hard, you could reach a point where you lack the physical and mental energy to keep up.
Even if you do train for three hours a day, it is possible to avoid the negative effects of overtraining by making sure to give yourself time to recuperate. We lead busy lives, but it is important to get enough sleep and to include some time for relaxation. By making sure your body has an opportunity to recuperate, you will be ready and motivated to continue training. Make it your goal to have a balanced life.
JG: Overtraining can lead to physical and mental exhaustion and, eventually, to discouragement. Hard training is promoted as an example of supreme self-control but, if taken to extremes, it can actually become an example of a lack of self-control.
In any case, although you may train for two, three, or more hours, there are still all the other hours in the day. What you do with those hours is very important, because how you act when you are not training shows how well you apply what you have learned. That is when you demonstrate that you are truly living the Taekwon-Do way of life.
TTQ: It is also very important to set realistic training goals so that students will not become discouraged and lack motivation. It would be a pity if a student stopped practicing Taekwon-Do because he was unable to achieve success in hard training, when a more realistic approach to training would have allowed him to continue to improve and enjoy the benefits of ITF Taekwon-Do.
To help students stay motivated, I recommend that ITF teachers encourage them to compare their performance to their own past performances, rather than comparing themselves to others.
For example: A student could evaluate his progress every month by seeing how many pushups he can do in 30 seconds. By setting realistic goals and tracking the results, the student will see that he is making progress and will find the motivation to continue to train.
JG: To sum up our discussion, we have seen the importance of applying the Do, cultivating the tenets of Taekwon-Do, and living the Taekwon-Do way of life in all aspects of our training and of our life.
TTQ: In conclusion, I want to emphasize that to benefit fully from Taekwon-Do, it is essential to integrate the Do into your training and your life.
As we have seen above, when General Choi was creating and developing Taekwon-Do he gave a lot of thought to the philosophical concepts underlying the physical training. He chose the names and diagrams for the patterns in his 24-pattern system to tell a story and teach the Do.
Our Founder shared with us his secrets of Taekwon-Do training and introduced speed-motions (particularly the natural, slow, continuous and connecting movements: soft motions), breathing control, and the implementation of the well-known sine wave. After mature reflection, he made major changes to the ITF system to achieve a balance between the hard and soft styles. This modernization made the ITF technical system coherent with his philosophy and his objective of promoting a harmonious society with peace, justice, and freedom. As I mentioned at the beginning of this message, General Choi made it possible for all ITF practitioners to adopt Taekwon-Do as their way of life and enjoy a well-balanced life.
An obvious example of his attention to detail is the name our Founder gave to this martial art and even the way he chose to write that name. We all know that taekwon means hands and feet and Do means the way. Notice that they are joined by a hyphen to form Taekwon-Do; this reminds us of the importance of developing the physical and the philosophical in harmony.
When you reach a certain level of knowledge and understanding of Taekwon-Do, you are able to integrate the Do seamlessly into your life. You live your life according to the values of the Do. Some would say that you eat, drink, think, and breathe Taekwon-Do. The Do truly becomes a part of you, and you become a true martial artist.
This is a worthy goal for all Taekwon-Do practitioners.
The XVIth Congress of the ITF is scheduled for June 1st of this year in Quebec City (Canada), so for my next message I am preparing a summary of what your ITF team has accomplished over the last four years.
However, because I am sure you agree that living the Taekwon-Do way of life is a very interesting and important subject, I intend to continue to explore additional aspects in future messages.
I trust you have found this message both interesting and instructive.
Master Trân Triêu Quân
ITF President
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The process of collaboration seems to be different for every pair of writers who collaborate. Before we get to your special case, could you say a bit about how that process works for you?
Barb Hendee: We're currently working on our seventh and eighth novel together-books one and two of the second series, so the process has evolved a bit over the years. Since we're writing a series . . .
J.C. Hendee: or a linked set of series, a saga as we call it . . .
Barb: we always need to know "what happens next."
J.C.: And we're constantly keeping track and double checking "what happened previously."
Barb: Where the overall arc is concerned, our main job for each new novel is to plot that book's specific sub-story-in great detail-as built upon the stories of past books and series. Each book's story unto itself has to further the story within the current series.
J.C.: It also has to setup potentials for subsequent books in the current series and further the overall arc of the whole saga in one or more ways. So as we move forward, we are always looking backward as well as forward.
Barb: We start with long chat sessions in which I take notes, and J.C. lets his mind run wild. We call this the "basic story" phase, where we consider series and saga, and then look at where the chosen characters are at for the story of the moment. . . the story of the current book. Then we start an actual chapter-by-chapter, scene-by-scene, character POV outline. I usually start this off and run it as far as I can, and then turned it over to J.C.
J.C.: After reading through Barb's stuff, I add in my own alternations and expansion. I'll try to push a little further along into new stuff if possible. Then Barb reviews what I've done and we both kick back with the original story notes and the outline so far, and talk some more.
Barb: He has fabulous ideas that are all over the place, and I'm very linear and good with connections. He also has an eye for the big arc of the saga, while I stay focused on the immediate book, and between the two of us, we get the current novel to go where it needs to within the greater saga. This process goes on for about a month until we have an outline around 100 pages.
J.C.: Or until the process of expanding the outline starts to become miniature pieces of "drafting," and then we start drafting for real. One of us drafts-Barb usually starts this-and the other one comes behind to revise and expand. Then the first one starts at the beginning, working forward, and the other one comes behind, again . . . and again. By the time the novel is ready for our editor to read, very few people can ever tell who wrote what. Our daughter, Jaclyn, is best at this, but even she has guessed wrong a few times.
Have you tried earlier different systems of collaboration that really didn't work? How did you fine-tune this to be efficient for you?
Barb: We wrote Dhampir on the fly-while we were working at other jobs full time, so that one is not really indicative of our process. Thief of Lives was the first novel where we began to develop our "phased" process, and we probably didn't plan enough before we started drafting.
J.C.: Now we know we both have to know the story from beginning to end in great detail before we should begin the actual prose work.
Barb: I think with each book, we've become more organized in our initial planning process.
It's really uncommon to have a husband-and-wife team of collaborators. Can you describe how that works day by day? Do you read each other's work day by day, or do you preserve a sphere of privacy until some particular milestone is reached?
Barb: Oh, gosh, when we're in the middle of a novel project, I like to get up, make coffee, and get started as soon as possible because my best writing hours are in the morning. I also write steadily for hours at a time, and sometimes J.C. has to remind me to take a break.
J.C.: I work my way more slowly into the day's writing and get started mid-morning-but then I write later in the day. Unlike her, I'm more of sprinter, where I'll writer for 30 minutes, get up and move about, and then dive back. So we are often several chapters apart. Hence the need for an extended outline where we both know what's going on in any part of the book.
Barb: But there certainly is a span of time-sometimes weeks-between when one of us has written something and the other one revises it.
J.C.: We also have another more innate advantage: we've been doing nearly everything together for over two decades. From school to careers, including as online college English teachers and even other jobs, we've always had lives in all dimensions that intertwined. Not that it's all done without thought or awareness, but we actually like our lives that deeply meshed. The writing . . . the collaboration . . . it's just an extension of how we chose to live, as well as a developed process for what we do.
Has collaboration ever caused a fight?
Barb: Oh, we get asked this question all the time. It's one of our most commonly asked questions. In March, we will have been married 23 years. We get along very well, and almost never argue about anything.
J.C.: That's because she won't fight with me . . . it's very annoying.
Barb: We rarely argue during planning or drafting phases-although of course it's happened. If we are attempting to come up with an answer to a complex story problem, and neither one of us can think of something that will genuinely work without opting for an easy out, we have become a bit tense.
J.C.: She gets tense . . . I'm temperamental.
Barb: No, you get grouchy. Most times it happens after our editor's revision notes come back on the current book, and we are asked to change something he is too attached to. Sorry, baby, but that's the truth.
J.C.: Hey, it's not secret. I need my two days to prowl and snarl about the house, like a badger in a briar patch. And a day or so later, there's an email from our editor with a smirk behind the text: "Is he done yet?"
Barb: And he is, and we get to work once again.
You've just moved into what I believe is a larger living space, where you had the chance to organize your offices from scratch. How did you do that? Are your offices similar, or do they reflect very different people?
Barb: Yes, we just moved from a small two-bedroom condo in Colorado just under 1000 sq.ft. Now, we are in Oregon in a three-bedroom house of 1600+ sq.ft. But J.C. and I have always shared the same office, and our desks are only a yard apart at best. We need to be in the same room if we're working on the same project. But this new office has been a bear to organize! I'm not sure why. The space is bigger, but it's been hard to arrange the desks and furniture in a comfortable design.
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At 1:30 p.m. Thursday, former Mississippi prison inmate Eddie Charles Spencer will speak to the enrollees of the program in the Circuit Court room on the second floor of the Bolivar County Courthouse in Cleveland.
Having served his time in Parchman Penitentiary for armed robbery, Spencer is now a preacher, motivational speaker and author.
In 1989 USA TODAY recognized him as one of 50 national drug-fighting heroes.
"We are so fortunate to have him speaking," said Tracy Swafford with the Drug Court program. "We want to invite the public to join us on Thursday. He really is amazing."
Swafford said Spencer had a difficult childhood. "He was very poor. So poor that he sometimes had to wear his sister's shoes to school where he was teased a lot."
She added that Spencer's father was also abusive.
"When he was in prison, there was a man who visited him every Monday. The man only missed two Mondays. He introduced him to the Bible and the Lord."
Spencer is the author of two books: "Put Out the Fire," and "Inmate 46857," a book on this time in prison.
An excerpt of "Inmate 46857" follows:
INMATE 46857 sat on his prison cot at Parchman Penitentiary in 1982 fingering his homemade knife and contemplating murdering two fellow inmates just to strengthen his tough reputation. As the nineteen-year-old convict visualized himself stabbing his intended victims, God intervened and provided deliverance. The encounter took only a moment, but getting there had taken a lifetime. Instantly, all the years of anger and rejection flashed before Eddie Spencer's eyes.
As memories flooded back, Inmate 46857 felt the pain and poverty of his childhood. He pictured himself the morning his only pair of shoes had fallen apart and his mother sent him to school wearing his sister's shoes. As Eddie stepped into his first grade classroom, his classmates taunted him, "Look at Eddie Spencer. He's got little-girl shoes on!" Humiliation and revenge gripped his young mind, launching him on a journey of crime and violence in the streets of the Mississippi Delta
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The number of women on boards is up, but the percentage of women executive officers is down, according to The Chicago Network's 14th annual Census Report, release Thursday, December 1. The yearly report measures the progress of women in the boardrooms, executive suites and as top earners in Chicago's 50 largest publicly reporting companies. The verdict? A little good, a little bad, a few plateaus. The numbers paint a revealing picture of the workplace for women in Chicago. A few highlights:
Among boards of directors:
• The percentage of women directors reached its highest level ever, 15.6 percent, up from 15.3 percent in 2010. Eighty-seven women are on boards, the highest absolute number since the census' inception.
• The percentage of new women directors out of all new directors in 2011 has decreased to 20 percent, compared to 29.5 percent in 2010.
• Out of the 50 companies, the majority (29 companies) have 11-25 percent representation of women on their boards of directors. Only eight companies have more than 25 percent representation (one more than last year), while four companies have no women directors (1 less than last year). These four companies have 38 directors total.
In the c-suite:
• Women executive officers decreased by 0.9 percent, landing at 14.9 percent in 2011. In fact, while the number of women executive officers decreased by four (from 80 last year to 76 in 2011), the number of total executive officers increased for the first time since 2003 (from 505 to 511).
• 14.8 percent of all new executive officers were women, compared to 13.3 percent last year.
• Among the 50 companies, 11-25 percent again proves to be the sweet spot: 25 companies fall into this range for percentage of female executive officers. Five companies (down by 2 from 2010) had greater than 25 percent, and 9 companies had zero female executive officers. Those 9 companies have 69 executives amongst them.
• Just 6 percent of CEO positions are held by women: Ilene Gordon of Corn Products International, Inc., Irene Rosenfeld of Kraft Foods Inc., and Mary Dillon of U.S. Cellular Corp. (Anne Pramaggiore was named CEO of Commonwealth Edison during the current fiscal year.)
Among top earners:
• The percentage of women who were top earners at their company increased from 7.7 percent to 9.1 percent.
• The majority of companies (31) have no women top earners. These 31 companies have 148 top earners total. Three companies can claim more than 25 percent of their top earners as women.
The Chicago Network Census has also tracked the performance of women of color for the last 7 years. Among women of color:
• Across all 50 companies, 13.5 percent of women executive officers are women of color, up from 13.2 percent in 2010. Among female directors, 20.5 percent of women directors are women of color.
These numbers are interesting for a number of reasons. One, although many numbers have hit new highs, they are still quite low. As Erin McInerney, chair of The Chicago Network, notes, "We are delighted that about 15 percent of directors are women, although we note that leading practice is closer to 40 percent."
And while in the 14 years that The Chicago Network has been tracking these numbers the number of companies with no women executive officers has decreased 55 percent and the number of women executive officers has increased 61.7 percent, the number of companies with no women directors has dropped by only three.
In a time of economic downturn, and in a workplace environment with rapidly changing and increasingly global needs, women's success in leadership roles is imperative to U.S. economic success. At the recent Womenetics Global Women's Initiative: The Ripple Effect summit in Chicago, Feminomics President Astrid Pregel noted that if the wage gap closed today, the U.S. economy would grow by 9 percent. According to a Catalyst survey, she added, a saturation of women on companies' boards of directors was equated to better profits: 28 percent higher profits, to be exact. "Do this [hire more women] because it makes a difference in the bottom line," she noted at the summit. "You need us on these boards if you're going to make it to the next stage, and you're not going to make it without us."
And it's clear, both statistically and anecdotally, that companies with more women in leadership roles make better decisions. Over 80 percent of consumer purchasing decisions today are made by women; if companies want their products to be successful sellers, they need women involved in research, development and marketing. Consider the recent controversy over the inability of Siri, the artificial intelligence assistant for Apple's iPhone 4s, to locate birth control or abortion providers, or services for a person who had recently been raped. Siri can, however, locate Viagra, strippers, escorts and recommend where to bury a body. The knowledge gap is less likely a result of a built-in conservative bias, and more likely the result of who dominates the tech world: young, white men.
Unfortunately, at our current rate of progress, it will be many decades before equality in both pay and workplace leadership roles are reached. Initiatives like The Chicago Network's Women on Boards aim to hasten these numbers along, but much remains to be done. And women's economic and workplace equality needs to be seen as a U.S. issue, not a "woman's issue." As The Honorable Melanne Verveer, United States Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, noted via video at the Womenetics summit, "Women's equality is an economic issue, as well as a human rights issue."
View the full Chicago Network Census 2011 to see more findings, as well as see where the 50 individual companies rank in performance.


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"Unfortunately, at times it happens that the jurors are purged and there aren't enough for a full jury," said Kelly.
"It's very likely this will be resolved next time around," added Kelly, after mentioning that last week was the first time a session was held in Rosedale since reconstruction projects had been going on at the courthouse.
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In January of 2012, the Mississippi Supreme Court announced it would hear Layfayette's appeal to the 2009 changed conviction of manslaughter.
During sentencing, the charge was reduced to manslaughter and Lafayette was sentenced to serve 18 years in custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.
According to Bolivar Commercial archives, former Bolivar County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Thompson, who was in charge of the initial investigation, said there were between 150-200 people on the dance floor at the time of the shooting.
"Witnesses said that Booth stepped on (Lafayette 's) foot and the man would not accept an apology," said Thompson. "From what I understand, it escalated from there."
Booth was struck over the right eye by a bullet and died on the scene.
After the shooting, Lafayette fled the scene but later turned himself into authorities.
"He had left the scene and went to a home close by," said Thompson. "He later called the sheriff's department and gave his location. He was transported by deputies to the Bolivar County Regional Correctional Facility, were he was processed."


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With all the media coverage about Lance Armstrong, this question arises: Just how much money do celebrities make for endorsing companies or products? To give you an idea, check out this Forbes article about Michael Jordan. Here's a quote from the article:
"Yet even out of the spotlight, the business of Michael Jordan has never been better. We estimate that Jordan earned $60 million over the past year mainly through his endorsement deals with Nike, Gatorade, Hanes, Upper Deck, 2K Sports and Five Star Fragrances. He also owns five restaurants and a car dealership in North Carolina. His annual earnings are greater than any other sports figure save Tiger Woods who topped our world's highest-paid athletes this year."
In case you didn't know, Nike dropped Lance Armstrong back in October after the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency released an extensive report on the doping allegations against him. You can read the full article here and the full report of the doping allegations here.
MIT recently released an article entitled "Celebrity Endorsements, Firm Value and Reputation Risk: Evidence from the Tiger Woods Scandal" by Christopher R. Knittel and Victor Stango. This article focuses on the effects that his scandal had on the stock market. The article can be found here.


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The hard top and bottom layers absorb 30% more shock than our original Power Cushion and provide 5% more repulsion for enhanced transfer of energy. The soft middle layer quickly returns to its original shape after receiving a shock load, converting the shock energy into power for fast and light footwork.
ToughBrid Light retains the exact performance as ToughBrid yet is 11%* lighter, generating a significant reduction in leg and knee stress.
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The YONEX Round Sole is designed to provide all-around support for quick and smooth footwork. The Round Sole ensures smooth movements and transfer of maximum energy.
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The finely wrought chandeliers that Crystorama offers today are poised to become the heirloom pieces of tomorrow. That's the credo with which founder Abraham Kleinberg began his business of importing and distributing Bohemian crystal fixtures in 1958. Ever since, Crystorama has been a family-run affair, bringing expertly crafted, beautifully articulated lighting designs into the marketplace. Among its stock are Paris-inspired pendant lamps, alabaster ceiling mounts, and English-style hallway lanterns, many of which contain majestic wood-polished crystal, a hand-cut and meticulously refined sort known for its dazzling sparkle.


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Drew Peterson's bid to overturn murder conviction could spark fireworks in court
BY DAN ROZEK AND JON SEIDEL Staff Reporters February 17, 2013 6:02PM
Drew Peterson was found guilty last summer of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
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Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow could be called to testify on Drew Peterson's behalf as the former Bolingbrook cop fights to overturn the murder conviction Glasgow won against him last September.
And Peterson's former defense attorney, Joel Brodsky, could be called as a witness by prosecutors trying to block that effort.
Even Peterson, 59, might finally take the stand as part of his last-ditch attempt to throw out his murder conviction for the 2004 bathtub drowning death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
Those courtroom fireworks all could erupt Tuesday when Peterson seeks a new trial, arguing that Brodsky single-handedly botched his defense during his five-week trial last summer.
If Judge Edward Burmila rejects Peterson's request, his ruling would clear the way for the former police officer to be sentenced immediately to a hefty prison term for killing Savio nearly nine years ago.
That's what legal experts say is likely to happen, though many acknowledge nothing has been clear or easy during Peterson's long-running legal saga.
Still, convictions are rarely overturned because of allegations of ineffective counsel during trial — particularly when there are multiple attorneys involved, said legal experts not connected with the case.
During his trial, Peterson was represented by Brodsky and five other lawyers.
"It's a tough sell with one lawyer. It's a tough sell especially in this case because there's six lawyers involved," said Richard Kling, a professor at Chicago-Kent College of Law.
In their formal request to toss Peterson's murder conviction, his reconfigured legal team placed the blame solely on Brodsky — an allegation Brodsky has bitterly disputed and one that spurred him to file a defamation lawsuit against former co-counsel Steve Greenberg and several media outlets.
Peterson's filing contends that Brodsky alone called as a witness divorce attorney Harry Smith, who offered bombshell testimony that Peterson's now-missing fourth wife, Stacy, told him that Peterson had killed Savio. Several jurors said after their guilty verdict that Smith's testimony clinched their decision.
Peterson's conviction should be overturned because Smith's dramatic testimony potentially changed the outcome of the trial — a requirement for winning a new trial, Peterson's attorneys argued.
"I think the facts and the law are on our side," said Greenberg, contending that the number of lawyers on Peterson's legal team doesn't change what happened during the trial.
"If a decision was bad, it was bad," said Greenberg, one of Peterson's attorneys. During the trial, he publicly defended the decision to call Smith.
Other experts said it's not so clear-cut.
Tactical trial decisions — including which witnesses to call — typically don't result in verdicts being overturned, some experts noted.
"I don't think it's enough," said Brian Telander, a former prosecutor and DuPage County judge now in private practice. "It was trial strategy, and even bad trial strategy doesn't mean his counsel was ineffective."
"Attorneys make decisions like that all the time. Sometimes they work, sometimes they don't," agreed attorney Kathleen Zellner, whothinks Peterson doesn't have "even a slight chance" of winning a new trial.
Arguments over that issue could see defense attorneys trying to call Glasgow — who led the prosecution against Peterson — as a witness on his behalf.
Glasgow has been notified by Peterson's attorneys that they may call him to testify, although Peterson's attorneys won't say why.
Last week, Glasgow sought to bar Peterson's attorneys from making him testify. That issue hasn't been settled.
"Our position is they want to go fishing — and that's not appropriate," said Charles Pelkie, a spokesman for the Will County state's attorney's office.
Glasgow couldn't be required to testify about the investigation or prosecution tactics, so the only possible reason would be to question him about events that occurred outside the courtroom, experts said. Glasgow exulted outside the courtroom that Smith's testimony was "a gift from God," but his statement had no bearing on the verdict and likely wouldn't lead to a new trial.
"It's not an issue," Kling said.
Brodsky, who left Peterson's legal team in October, after the trial, also could be called as a witness on that issue — but by prosecutors.
He confirmed that he had been subpoenaed by prosecutors for the hearing, but would say little else, except to contend that he has emails showing that Greenberg and defense counsel Joe Lopez supported the decision to call Smith as a witness.
Greenberg would say only that "I expect that Mr. Brodsky will be testifying."
But he was evasive when asked whether Peterson — who didn't testify during his trial — might take the stand to detail whether he had a say in putting Smith on the stand.
"You'll have to see," Greenberg said of Peterson.
Calling Peterson to testify poses risks because the sometimes cocky, sometimes abrasive former cop probably could offer little that would help convince Burmila to toss his conviction, but he might say something that could irritate the judge just before he rules. With authorities still investigating his Stacy Peterson's disappearance, the impulsive Drew Peterson also might blurt out something that could become evidence if he's ever charged in that case.
"They should keep this guy quiet," said Paul DeLuca, a former Cook and DuPage County prosecutor now in private practice.
If Burmila rejects the request for a new trial, Peterson faces an immediate sentencing hearing that will end with him receiving a 20- to 60-year prison term.
Prosecutors could push for a sentence on the higher end of that range by offering evidence linking him to the still-unsolved, 2007 disappearance of Stacy Peterson. He's has been named a suspect by investigators but has never been charged.
But experts generally agree Glasgow has little to gain by disclosing whatever evidence authorities have tying Peterson to Stacy's disappearance.
That could give Peterson's attorneys another issue to raise when he appeals his murder conviction and could complicate matters if Peterson is later charged with Stacy's disappearance and presumed death.
And at Peterson's age, any prison term he receives — and most experts predict he'll be sentenced to at least 40 years — means that without a successful appeal, he'll die behind bars.
"They don't need it," Kling said. "Why jeopardize the case on appeal? I don't think they need to bring it up."
Peterson also will have a final chance to speak before Burmila imposes his sentence.
Despite his previous silence, he might take the opportunity to speak simply to maintain that he didn't kill Savio — and because prosecutors won't have a chance to cross-examine him.
"I think, because he's claiming his innocence, that he probably will want to say something," Zellner said.


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Designed by Eric Pfeiffer with Loll, the Fire Ring is made with 1/8 thick steel and has a solid raised internal floor to contain the ashes. The Fire Ring is designed with three wide feet so it sits stable on even rough surfaces. When in use the vertical cut-outs cast a windmill pattern of orange light on the surrounding area. Two horizontal cut-outs help in moving the Fire Ring to different locations. Add the recycled poly top and the Fire Ring doubles as a cocktail table when not in use and the poly top also helps keep rain and snow out. The steel is unfinished and will develop a nice rusty patina over time. Made in Duluth, MN, USA.
Notes on Steel Fire Ring: Outdoor Lollygagging sometimes requires a fire. It's highly unlikely someone, even Loll, could make a Fire Ring out of plastic, duh, so we decided to use steel. Is steel green you ask? We asked the same question and here is what we found: Steel, as it turns out, is the most recycled material in America. The recycled content of U.S. steel produced at U.S. mills averages 88% with a recycling rate of 98%. Lastly, this Fire Ring will last a lifetime with zero maintenance.
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With a hidden pocket at waistline and pop-bright print, this bebe pant is sure to be a workout go-to. Made from a lightweight, breathable fabric that dries 10 times faster than cotton.
- 77% nylon, 23% spandex
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- Rise: 8" (20 cm)
- Inseam: 21" (53 cm)
- Leg opening: 11" (28 cm)
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Love to dance Zumba workouts but wasn't all satisfied with product, got compliments but the crop pants just didn't meet my expectations, clothing unable to breathe and yes flimsy :(
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I gotten another pair for same price from others
I just don't think bebe is best for sport fashion yes sport eh..not so much lol .
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The material does not breathe!
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July 11, 2013
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