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charge of the primate went to lunch. At the Boehringer Ingelheim
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Baton Rouge, LA (NBC33) — The shape of the East Baton Rouge School Board [1] is at stake, and members are clearly divided about what it should look like.
"Are there any members that would like to introduce a plan?" board president David Tatman asked, setting off a quick but charged discussion about redistricting Thursday night.
Five options were submitted. Three of them would reduce the size of the board from 11 members to nine; the others would drop it to 10 or seven.
The Baton Rouge Area Chamber [2] tried and failed to cut the number of board members during the legislative session [3], and some of those members questioned why it was up for discussion again.
"We're bringing it because I brought it forward," Tatman stated. "And since I've been president of this board, any member that's asked for anything to be an agenda item, I have put it on the agenda. And so I felt it was appropriate that if I wanted something to be considered, that I would bring that forward."
Redistricting [4] happens at least once every ten years, to coincide with new census data. The board also changed its borders after the back in 2012. According to board member Vereta Lee, it paid $24,000 at that time in consultant fees and advertising, and would have to pay roughly the same amount now.
"We are not being good stewards of taxpayers' dollars, running plans in the paper that may not get six votes to vote on," she argued.
There is also a worry that changing the boundaries would bring the Justice Department back to town to look at voting rights violations.
"I would hate to see this board brought back in federal court under any circumstances," board member Tarvald Smith said, "but that is a risk that we would run."
Proponents contend that shrinking the board would save on salaries [5] and improve the efficiency of the decision-making process. Others claim that, with elections this fall, it could be a way to force certain members out.
"If we want to reduce the size of the board; I'm not for that, but who does want to reduce the size of the board, why don't you just eliminate yourself off the board by resigning tonight," Lee said. "And that will reduce the size of the board."
Nobody took Lee up on that suggestion.
The board will vote on the proposals during a special meeting on July 24. If none of them receive approval from a majority of the board, the current configuration will remain in place. If a change is accepted, there will be enough time for the redrawn districts to take effect by November's election, when each board member's term ends.


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Title: | Assembling the Poor People's Campaign (1968) Queer Activism and Economic Justice |
Author: | Juhasz-Wood, Christina |
Advisor(s): | Goldstein, Alyosha |
Committee Member(s): | Gomez, Laura Reyes, Barbara |
Department: | University of New Mexico. Dept. of American Studies |
Subject: | Queer Studies Southwest Studies Race, Class and Ethnicity |
LC Subject(s): | Poor People's Campaign Basic needs--United States Civil rights movements--United States Gay liberation movement Queer theory |
Degree Level: | Masters |
Abstract: | This thesis attempts to bring the Poor People's Campaign (PPC) of 1968 into contemporary discussions about queer scholarship and activism. The PPC assembled a diverse racial and ethnic constituency in an unprecedented way to produce a massive, national political campaign to end poverty. This complex assemblage was largely indecipherable to the press and many historians, which has contributed to the view that the campaign was a failure, particularly in relation to the civil rights movement . I describe how the mainstream gay rights movement appropriates the civil rights movement as normative to seek forms of national inclusion. I argue that the PPC provides a historical model for queer disruptions to homonormativity through radical alliances for racial, gendered, decolonial, and economic justice. |
Graduation Date: | July 2011 |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/1928/13198 |
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Midi Life Crisis: New Tunes from Sanuk's Walkie Talkie
Walk through the double doors into Sanuk HQ and you'll discover all walks of life. From surfers and climbers to champion dog breeders and professional burrito eaters, this eclectic family of ours prides itself in taking delight in diversity. Amongst our sea smile-seekers exists a spectrum of personalities, interests and talents. Speaking of talent…
Meet Sanuk's Andrew Walker, a San Diego-based, surf-chasin' graphic artist turned product designer. While we could chat for hours on end about what "Drewby" does day-in and day out on his double monitors, we've decided to flip the switch and ditch the Wacom tablet for a glimpse into how he spends his free time… creating and producing music. Sweet, sweet music. The following is an interview by Adam Walker (no relation).
Adam: What first got you into making your own music?
Andrew: I think it was a desire to see if I could make something similar to the artists I looked up to. I had no tradition training in music, so I knew it would be a challenge / experiment.
Your new full-length LP, "Midi Life Crisis", just dropped. How would you describe the style of this album?
Well, different from my sound cloud account where I upload experimental and different style tracks in my progress as a producer… The album focuses on the traditional Walkie Talkie sound. It is 100% my style and I was just trying to do my thing.
Favorite track of the new LP?
"You Said" – I think it sums up the vibe of the album pretty well.
What's the creative process like for you?
I start by finding an old school jam (often times on the way home from work) listening to Magic 92.5 . I search for a song where I can sample the drums. I build off of that…
Favorite effect, sound or mood?
Filters & reverb are great! They ad a nice retro vibe to anything.
Current cherished music influences?
Washed Out & Toro y Moi are my favorite, but I follow a ton of underground guys too. Theres a lot out there if you search!
Last live show you saw?
Cut Copy @ House of Blues San Diego. Ive seen them several times and it never gets old… only better.
What's next for Walkie Talkie?
My Live show debut as Walkie Talkie is happening! Ill be playing a 15 minute set @ the Break Bread on 420 Annual Party at the common grounds in San Diego.
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The Leaf Chronicle, CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – F&M Bank has claimed the No. 1 spot in the county for the 11th consecutive year, according to 2014 market share of deposit statistics released recently by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).
The newly published report – based on deposits through June 30, 2014 – includes all 11 FDIC-insured financial institutions operating within Montgomery County. The report showed that F&M increased its percentage of the market's deposits from 17.72 percent in 2013 to 18.15 percent in 2014, and increased overall deposits by nearly 4.5 percent, now exceeding $397 million in Montgomery County.
Sammy Stuard, president and CEO of F&M Bank, credits F&M Bank's consistently strong market position to a combination of high-touch service blended with the bank's commitment to provide financial services that customers want in Montgomery County and throughout Middle Tennessee.
"Our bank is constantly improving products and technology that our customers desire in today's constantly changing financial services market," stated Stuard. "Our bank is also focused on providing our customers with 'extras' – such as points, cash-back and merchant discount coupons – that can provide a boost for tight household budgets."
"In addition to providing maximum value to our customers, F&M never loses sight that for someone to choose F&M over so many competitors – which includes other banks, credit unions and even retail supercenters – our bank's high touch, personal service and community involvement is the ultimate difference maker," claims Stuard, who served as 2008 chairman of the Tennessee Bankers Association.
"We exist to improve our community by supporting businesses and using local dollars to help families buy homes, send their kids to college and build financial security. It's a responsibility we take seriously, and it shows with the way we embrace innovation and treat our customers."
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Statement from Home Depot, "Last Tuesday, September 2, we disclosed that we were investigating a possible breach of our payment data systems. We want you to know that we have now confirmed that those systems have in fact been breached, which could potentially impact any customer that has used their payment card at our U.S. and Canadian stores, from April forward. We do not have any evidence that the breach has impacted stores in Mexico or customers who shopped online at HomeDepot.com."
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Congratulations to our own Jason Lankford, VP/Commercial Lender (Cookeville) who was recently recognized as Rotarian of the Year by the Cookeville Rotary. Jason also received the Paul Harris Fellow Award, which is the top recognition for service and philanthropy by Rotary International. |
Murfreesboro, Tenn. – F&M Bank has announced the hiring of Patrick Jones to lead its Mortgage Services office in Murfreesboro. Patrick brings over ten years of mortgage services experience in the Rutherford, Davidson and Sumner County area.
"He offers his clients a wealth of knowledge in the home financing process. We need more managers and originators like Patrick who have the knowledge to help us keep up with the home loan demand, and who can make the mortgage process extremely easy for our customers," stated Rodney Wilds, vice president of F&M's mortgage division in Williamson, Davidson, Rutherford and Wilson counties.
Patrick can be reached by calling (615) 668-6838. He will be headquartered at F&M's 1639 Medical Center Parkway office in Murfreesboro and may also be contacted by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
CLARKSVILLE, TENN. — F&M Bank has announced the following promotions of seven employees, according to Sammy Stuard, bank CEO and president.
"We are pleased to recognize these individuals for their hard work and dedication. Each has taken a leadership role in positioning F&M's growth and success across middle Tennessee," Stuard said in a news release.
Among them:
• Jo Hughes, vice president and director of Security, has been promoted to senior vice president.
• Shela Williams, vice president for Branch Administration and Marketing, has been promoted to senior vice president.
• Sue Palmore, vice president for Loan Administration, has been promoted to to senior vice president.
• Michael Jones, vice president and BSA officer, has been promoted to vice president and director of Internal Audit and BSA officer.
• Sally Lee, assistant vice president and senior commercial loan processor/commercial lender, has been promoted to vice president.
• Amanda Dean, mortgage compliance specialist, has been promoted to assistant vice president of the Mortgage Division.
• Carrie Hendrick, accounts payable manager, has been promoted to assistant controller.
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Lufkin, Texas (KETK) — Two people were killed Tuesday morning in a major accident on Highway 59 North.
A car carrying a mother and daughter, Susan Holloway, 52, of Glendale, Wisconsin, and Katrina Holloway, 19, crashed into the back of an 18-wheeler, driven by Jose Hernandez, 49, of Houston, headed north on 59, after it began stopping for a light about 100 yards away, said Lufkin Police Sergeant Mike Shurley. At 11:00 a.m., when emergency crews arrived at the scene, the car was so far underneath the trailer, it was pushed into the back seats.
Authorities say the pair was headed back home from a trip. They were pronounced dead at the scene by Justice of the Peace Precinct 1 Judge Billy S. Ball.
The road was shut down while crews cleared the scene. The highway reopened around 12:20 p.m.
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We climbed Kili in late Sept. 2007 and didn't have one day of rain, so would recommend going that time of year if possible. Definitely bring a sleeping bag liner and many socks because you'll probably sleep in the ones you hiked in. First full day there hiked around Arusha Park to acclimatize and see some wildlife - was a great way to start our adventure. Stayed in Arusha at the Impala Hotel. Full of climbers, had a pool, not too expensive, security (guys with guns and gates), and good food. Also, stored our bags (we went on safari after summit) there while climbing for 7 days. Great adventure and would highly recommend to those in shape to hike for about 6 hours each day. report a problem


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Wordsmiths wage 'war' at Scrabble tournament
A hush fell over the Ragtag Cinemacafe as 22 Scrabble players took a first look at their tiles. The murmur of soft voices was accented with the tinkling of tiles in cloth bags. Players reached into the bags, hoping for the best combination of letters.
The players were competing in the first winner-take-all Scrabble competition Saturday at Ragtag.
Storms menace Missouri towns
WEATHERBY — A line of severe thunderstorms stretched across Missouri on Sunday, dropping hail and threatening to spawn tornadoes a day after three people were killed and at least eight were injured when a tornado hit near this northwest Missouri town.
A man was killed shortly before 5:30 p.m. Sunday when strong winds snapped off part of a large tree and dropped it onto the sport utility vehicle he was driving in the St. Louis suburb of Berkeley, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported. Darren Clark, 39, of Ferguson died at the scene.
Safety in neighbors
The residents of small-town mid-Missouri insist on telling you this again and again: Despite rumors to the contrary, they do lock their doors at night, if for no other reason than they'd rather you not encourage people to make unwelcome visits.
After all, beneath the veneer of that homespun cliché, their reality isn't much different from people in Columbia. One morning in March, USA Today told us that even if only 11 percent of people in rural areas have been touched by violent crime, that's just 2 percent less than in so-called suburban areas.
Effect changes by taking a stand
As a former member of Communication Workers of America, I was proud of the fact that this group went on strike to protest the outsourcing of American jobs by SBC. As far as I'm concerned this represents one of the few efforts designed to address government trade policies that are putting people out of work. Too often these days the country's leaders behave as if they are an autonomous body who have to be accountable to no one and too many citizens behave as if they are powerless children who have no choice but to obey their "head honchos."
The labor culture, like everything else, has changed dramatically since I belonged to a labor union. The "all for one and one for all" attitude inherent within the process of collective bargaining hardly seems to appeal anymore since employees, nowadays, believe that their personal skills and talents will entitle them to the best wage and benefits companies have to offer. I guess one has to arrive at a certain maturity and have accumulated years of experience in the labor market before one learns how vulnerable the individual employee is against a barrage of company "brass."
Big Oil tightens grip on federal leases
WASHINGTON — A single New Mexico family and a dozen big oil companies, including one once headed by Commerce Secretary Don Evans, now control one-quarter of all federal lands leased for oil and gas development in the continental United States despite a law intended to prevent such concentration, federal records show.
Since 1997, mainly as a result of mergers and acquisitions, six companies have exceeded the legal limit of 246,080 acres in lease holdings on public lands in states other than Alaska. But the Bureau of Land Management, in charge of enforcing the 1920 law, has chosen to extend compliance deadlines for years.
Iraq war revives Memorial Day meaning
LOS ANGELES — On Memorial Day, Stacy Menusa will head to a cemetery with her 4-year-old son Joshua, who thinks every American flag waves for his father, just like the one that was draped over his coffin.
Menusa's husband, Marine Gunnery Sgt. Joseph Menusa, was killed in an ambush on March 27, 2003, the day his battalion arrived in Iraq. She hopes one day she will be able to explain the war to Joshua.
Back to the 1800s
When a wooden keelboat with 11 men pulled in near Bonnots Mill on Friday afternoon, locals who witnessed the arrival were a bit confused. The expedition wasn't scheduled to stop there, but had to make the unplanned landing because of debris in the Missouri River.
The crowd at River Ratz Beer and Burgers on the Osage River became impromptu overnight hosts to half of the Lewis and Clark expedition — or at least their 21st-century equivalent.
Few cell users opt to switch numbers
Wanda Northway is looking to change her cell phone service. She has done so twice in the past. Each time she picked a different provider, she had to surrender her previous phone number. Northway, co-owner of House of Brokers Realty, has never listed her cell number on business cards as she saw it as a hassle to get her new numbers out to the people who needed them.
"The ones I very much wanted to know, I called immediately," Northway said. "The others were informed as the opportunity provided itself."
Tire waste removal to end as bills die in committee
For more than 13 years, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Waste Tire Unit has been cleaning up illegal tire dumps that serve as breeding grounds for mosquitoes. But, the cancellation early this year of the 50-cent fee on each tire purchased in Missouri might have put an end to funding for the unit.
Since 1990, the tire fee has brought in $1.7 to $2.5 million annually, which was used in a multitude of ways to clean up between 1.5 and 2 million tires each year.
Look out below
Thousands of spectators in their lawn chairs squinted up at the sky and erupted into cheers when Canada's Master Cpl. Brad Gaiger jumped out of a helicopter and displayed the American flag as he descended to a grassy landing area.
Despite recent rainy weather, an estimated 20,000 people showed up at Columbia Regional Airport on Saturday to watch the demonstration by Gaiger and the rest of The Canadian Forces Parachute Team — The Skyhawks — as well as the other avionic displays during the Salute to Veterans Memorial Weekend Air Show.
Bond pushes for highway support
With the roar of traffic from U.S. 63 behind him, U.S. Sen. Kit Bond offered his gratitude to supporters of the highway reauthorization bill Friday at the State Highway Shed.
Bond said the bill would provide the state with $1.5 billion more over the next six years to improve Missouri roads, highways and bridges, which he said are the third worst in the country.
Four die in head-on collision on U.S. 63
Four people were killed when two cars collided early Saturday morning on U.S. 63 just north of Stadium Boulevard, Columbia police said Saturday.
The driver of the first vehicle was traveling south in the northbound lanes of U.S. 63, police said, and the vehicle struck the second vehicle head-on just before 2 a.m. As of Saturday, police said the southbound driver was 40 years old but had not released the name.
Small towns, full lives
Trace a 200-mile long loop around Columbia. You'll find your finger running through a lot of small towns.
Moberly: The pharmacy's been serving Coke floats and ham sandwiches for 93 years. Centralia: The state-championship football team boosts not just student pride but that of an entire community. Mexico: The local general practitioner has moved from downtown to the medical park, but after 40 years, the same patients keep coming. Fulton: The Civil War, the Cold War and the current war come together here, with men from Churchill to Cheney, Clinton to Kerry making worldwide news in the same county that dared to secede from the Union. California: On any given Sunday, Oak Street's churches – big churches, one after another – are packed. Boonville: High Street's neighbors have left this beautiful street overlooking the Missouri River, traveled from Denver to the Deutschland, and come home again. Fayette: Neither a microburst, a fire or a building collapse, all coming within a few years, has killed downtown's spirit or regeneration.
Ministry on the beat
ASHLAND — As an Ashland police officer brings an intoxicated woman into jail, he is shadowed by a new member of the department — only this man isn't wearing an officer's uniform or carrying a gun. He's the Rev. Jeff Anderson, part of a new chaplaincy program in the Ashland Police Department.
As the woman is turned over to other authorities, Anderson drops a card into her hand and invites her to call him if she needs anything.
Serving up specials
It's a typical late spring day — the sun is shining, it is warming up — and people from different walks of Centralia life stop for lunch at the Allen Street Diner.
The diner is divided more or less in half. On one side, four men in button-down shirts with cell phones clipped to their belt loops finish their meal at one of the 10 tables. Their plates, atop a pink plastic tablecloth, are mostly empty as they take their last sips of soda. Off to one side is a heavy glass ashtray and vase of fake roses that match the tablecloth.
Pilot smashed glass ceiling
Mary Burch Nirmaier wasn't satisfied with her job as a secretary for the War Production Board in Washington, D.C. She wanted a job that was substantial, one that would serve an important purpose.
A friend told her about a new women's organization, one that would help their country during a time of need. Nirmaier signed up and became an integral part of women's history.
Missouri abortion law upheld
JEFFERSON CITY — A federal appeals court panel on Thursday allowed a challenged Missouri law to take effect requiring a 24-hour wait for women seeking abortions.
The order by a three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis dissolved a temporary restraining order that had been in place against the law since Oct. 10.
Data: Blacks at higher risk to be stopped
Ebony McTye said she doesn't need to see statistics on racial profiling to convince her that it exists in Columbia.
Over three months, McTye said she was stopped and searched by members of the Columbia Police Department six times. Each time, she said, the officer found nothing.
Few penalties for delaying racial data
Missouri's laws on collecting racial profiling data are among the most comprehensive in the country, yet the penalties for noncompliance are almost nonexistent.
The state has the power to withhold funds from law enforcement agencies that do not file their data on time.
Olympic efforts
Michael Myers, 22, walked away with a fifth-place ribbon on Thursday in the softball throw at the 2004 Special Olympics Missouri Summer State Games, but he was just as pleased as if he had won a gold medal.
"Michael competes because he loves to compete," his mother, Darla Myers, said, "It's more about the fun. Michael does the best he can."


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Standpoint theory is a postmodern method for analyzing inter-subjective discourses. This theory concerns the authority generated by people's knowledge and the power such authority has to shape people's opinions in daily life. Standpoint theory's most important concept is that an individual's own perspectives are shaped by his or her experiences in social locations and social groups. Standpoints always involve more than one factor. For example, if you look at different Hispanic women, their standpoints may resemble one another in terms of race and biological sex categories; however, if their socioeconomic status is different, their standpoints are not completely the same. These perspectives are the core point of view for individuals to see the world. Standpoint theory focuses especially on gender perspectives to see how feminine viewpoints shape women's communication with themselves, others, and the world. The theory proposes that standpoints exert huge effect on how people's perceptions change from one thing to another. A standpoint is a place from which one views and sees the world, that determines both what one focuses on as well as what is obscured. Depending on one's situation, one's standpoint may vary from that of another individual who may be of a similar status.
Standpoint theories are said to remind people why a naturalistic conception of knowing is important. Knowledge helps people understand part of the world that they normally tend to not understand. Gaining knowledge occurs only in specific circumstances and has real consequences. These consequences can have an effect on how a person can live his or her life. It matters politically as well as epistemically which concepts are intelligible, which claims are heard and understood by whom, which features of the world are perceptually salient, and which reasons are understood to be relevant and forceful, as well as which conclusions credible.[1]
Standpoint theory supports what feminist theorist Sandra Harding calls strong objectivity, or the notion that the perspectives of marginalized and/or oppressed individuals can help to create more objective accounts of the world. Through the outsider-within phenomenon, these individuals are placed in a unique position to point to patterns of behavior that those immersed in the dominant group culture are unable to recognize.[2] Standpoint theory gives voice to the marginalized groups by allowing them to challenge the status quo as the outsider within. The status quo representing the dominant white male position of privilege.[3]
The predominant culture in which all groups exist is not experienced in the same way by all persons or groups. The views of those who belong to groups with more social power are validated more than those in marginalized groups. Those in marginalized groups must learn to be bicultural, or to "pass" in the dominant culture to survive, even though that perspective is not their own.[4] For persons of color, in an effort to help organizations achieve their diversity initiatives, there is an expectation that they will check their color at the door in order to assimilate into the existing culture and discursive practices.[5]
Standpoint Theory was more theory based in the beginning, but now communication scholars, especially Nancy Hartsock, are focusing on looking at communication behaviors. Standpoint theory began when Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a German philosopher, studied the different standpoints between slaves and masters in 1807.[6] He analyzed that the master-slave relationship is about people's belonging positions, and the groups affect how people receive knowledge and power.[7] Karl Marx also discussed that the position of a work shapes his or her knowledge. From these two scholars' studies, Nancy Hartsock examined Standpoint Theory by using relations between men and women. From this view, Nancy Hartsock published "The Feminist Standpoint: Developing Ground for a Specifically Feminist Historical Materialism." The theory was similar to a combination of Marxist theory and feminism. Then, Hartsock put Hegel's ideas of masters and slaves and Marx's ideas of class and capitalism into issues of sex and gender. She refers to sex as a biological category and gender as a behavioral category. Therefore, Hartsock called this theory "Feminist Standpoint Theory" in 1983. The focus of this theory is women's social positions, such as race, class, culture, and economic status.[8] "Developed primarily by social scientists, especially sociologists & political theorists; it extends some of the early insights about consciousness that emerged from Marxist/socialist feminist theories and the wider conversations about identity politics. Standpoint Theory endeavors to develop a feminist epistemology, or theory of knowledge, that delineates a method for constructing effective knowledge from the insights of women's experience."[9] The theory arose amongst feminist theorists, such as Dorothy Smith, Nancy Hartsock, Donna Haraway, Sandra Harding, Alison Wylie, Lynette Hunter and Patricia Hill Collins.
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A standpoint is the point where we view the world around us. The standpoint theory strives to understand the world from the standpoint of women and other marginalized groups in society. Generally, the standpoint theory gives insight into specific circumstances only available to the members of a certain collective standpoint. According to Michael Ryan, "the idea of a collective standpoint does not imply an essential overarching characteristic but rather a sense of belonging to a group bounded by a shared experience." That viewpoint can also be said about women who identify as feminists and exhibit strong preferences for specific issues. Kristina Rolin states, "Whereas the assumption of essentialism is that all women share the same socially grounded perspective in virtue of being women, the assumption of automatic epistemic privilege is that epistemic advantage accrues to the subordinate automatically, just in virtue of their occupying a particular social position."[10]
Factors defining our unique standpoint include viewpoint, perspective, outlook, and position. Our locations within society shape the way in which we understand and communicate with ourselves and the world around us. Our worldview is a direct result of our individual standpoint. Inequalities found in gender, race, class, and sexual orientation contribute to the differences found in social hierarchy. Emphasis on the relationship between power and knowledge is crucial in defining the terms the standpoint theory sets forth. Perspectives of the less powerful provide a more objective view than the perspectives of the more powerful in society.
The more authority an individual possesses, the more power they have when implementing their viewpoints on the world. Without power, one does not have a voice and a silenced individual has little say regarding policy. These forces are all contributors to the way people communicate in our world.
Arguably, women being considered a marginalized group is one of the most important key concepts within The Standpoint Theory. This theory recognizes fundamental differences in men and women thus promoting marginalization. A primary discrepancy is noted in the different communication styles found in each gender. While females use communication as a means of connection, males have a tendency to converse in hopes of being assertive and gaining power. Traditionally, society can contribute these communication differences to expectations culture has established.
Hill Collins argues women are the most marginalized group in society and more specifically black feminists because of their "unique angle of vision". Documented struggles against oppression along with race and gender show the unique characteristics of this group. Collins was the first scholar to combine race, class, and gender calling it the Paradigm of Intersectionality. She insisted these three dimensions intertwined made black feminists the most marginalized group.
Strong objectivity is an ideal element when researching the world and communication patterns using standpoint theory. The strongest objectivity is found through the marginalized feminist perspective, specifically, black feminists. These perspectives can guarantee the most accurate and least distorted view of the world because these individuals aren't obligated to defend the status quo. The least objective group, white males, primarily hold positions of power therefore obligating them to preserve the status quo. Also, it is essential for individuals with little power to understand the perspectives of the power holders. Power holders have little interest or need to consider other perspectives other than their own. Strong objective groups find comfort in recognizing various perspectives from members outside of their own group. This is a form of adaptation in the face of adversity.
Although Standpoint theories realize that this theory has a limited source of proof, they emphasize that the main characteristics of Standpoint Theory is a feminist theory, as well as the nature of life, which are defined as:
Also, Standpoint Theory makes assumptions about the nature of life:
In addition to these assumptions, Standpoint Theory suggests knowledge which is created by knowers as a concept of the theory. Knowledge is a familiarity with someone or something, which can include facts, information, descriptions, or skills acquired through experience or education. Also this theory highlights that social locations affect men and women's reactions in their social life. It means that "the perspectives of women's lives are more important key points than women's experiences," although this feminist standpoint theory needs to be developed by hearing more from those women who have not been examined as a part of this method.[11]
Being that Standpoint Theory focuses on marginalized populations, it would prove relevant within fields that focus on these populations as well. Standpoint has been referenced as a concept that should be acknowledged and understood in the Social Work field, especially when approaching and assisting clients.[12] Many marginalized populations rely on the welfare system to survive. Unfortunately, those who structure the welfare system typically have never needed to utilize its services before. Standpoint Theory has been presented as a method to improving the welfare system by recognizing suggestions made by those within the welfare system.[13] In Africa, Standpoint Theory has catalyzed a social movement where women are introduced to the radio in order to promote awareness of their experiences and hardships and to help these women heal and find closure.[14] Another example dealing with Africa is slavery and how slavery differed greatly depending on if one was the slave or the master. If there were any power relationships there could never be a single perspective. No viewpoint could ever be complete, and there is no limit to anyone's perspective.
Local knowledge. Definition- "Knowledge situated in time, place, experience and relative power, as opposed to knowledge from nowhere that's supposedly value-free." This aspect of standpoint theory focuses on the idea that there is no possible way to have an unbiased perspective or viewpoint of the world. People live in a social hierarchy, and therefore, all have different ways of life and have viewpoints of the world according to one's place in the world. These viewpoints are based on experiences that one may have compared to someone else in a different part of the hierarchy.[15]
Situated knowledge is the only kind of knowledge there is and it is and always will be partial. This type of knowledge however, is seen as being more complete in the minds of those who are subordinate in society compared to those who are of a higher status in society. The belief is that those who come from a lower status community have a more complete knowledge on account of the fact that they endure so many more struggles in their lifetimes. Adding to this knowledge, they also ponder more regularly about how those from higher status communities live on a day-to-day basis. On account of their experiences and their patterns of thought, those who come from lower status communities "experience" more and have a more complete and diverse knowledge of the world. This provides them with a better foundation for their worldviews and their standpoint.[16]
Proletarian standpoint suggests that the impoverished and other members of lower levels of the societal hierarchy are the ideal knowers. This statement is only true if they understand the class system and the struggles that they endure on a daily basis. Feminists often substitute the term "women" for "proletariat" and they have a good foundational claim for their cause.[17]
Strong objectivity. Definition- "The strategy of starting research from the lives of women and other marginalized groups, thus providing a less false view of reality. "This aspect of standpoint theory focuses on the fact that research from the lives of women and other marginalized groups is usually forgotten or intentionally ignored.[16]
Strong objectivity introduces two new ideas to standpoint theory.
4 ways in which black women validate knowledge claims
Feminist standpoint theorists make three principal claims: (1) Knowledge is socially situated. (2) Marginalized groups are socially situated in ways that make it more possible for them to be aware of things and ask questions than it is for the non-marginalized. (3) Research, particularly that focused on power relations, should begin with the lives of the marginalized.[19]
The history of feminist standpoint begins in Hegel's account of the master/slave dialectic, and subsequently in Marx and, particularly, Lukacs' development of the idea of the standpoint of the proletariat. In 1807, German philosopher Georg Hegel analyzed the master-slave relationship to show that what people "know" about themselves, others, and society depends on which group they are in.[20] Hegel stated that slaves who were oppressed can eventually reach a state of freedom of consciousness as a result of his or her realization of self-consciousness through struggles against the master, and via involvement through physical labor in projects that enable her/him to fashion the world to affect it in various ways. Hegel further went on to give an example saying that those in captivity have a decidedly different perspective on the meaning of chains, laws, childbirth, and punishment than do their captors who participate in the same "reality." He also added that since masters are backed by the established structure of their society, it is they who have the power to make their view of the world; they are the ones who write the story books. Differences between men and women can be very influential dealing with this theory. Its important to remember that culture is not experienced identically by all members because of inequality. Women are not a monolithic group, and they do not always share the same standpoint.[21]
Feminist standpoint theorists such as Dorothy Smith, Patricia Hill Collins, Nancy Hartsock, and Sandra Harding claimed that certain socio-political positions occupied by women (and by extension other groups who lack social and economic privilege) can become sites of epistemic privilege and thus productive starting points for enquiry into questions about not only those who are socially and politically marginalized, but also those who, by dint of social and political privilege, occupy the positions of oppressors. This claim was specifically generated by Sandra Harding and as such, "Starting off research from women's lives will generate less partial and distorted accounts not only of women's lives but also of men's lives and of the whole social order."[20] This practice is also quite evident when women enter into professions that are considered to be male oriented. Women in science are a perfect example as not only a select few are allowed, but those who get in find it difficult to climb the structural ladder. Londa Schiebinger states, "While women now study at prestigious universities at about the same rate as men, they are rarely invited to join the faculty at top universities...The sociologist Harriet Zuckerman has observed that 'the more prestigious the institution, the longer women wait to be promoted.' Men, generally speaking, face no such trade-off."[10]
Also noted by feminists is that much of Western thought is organized around a set of oppositions, or dichotomies. Reason and emotion, public and private, nature and culture, and subject and object are just a few of the pairs of opposites that are common organizing principles in Western thinking.
Feminists have been concerned with these dualisms for two related reasons. First, dualisms usually imply a hierarchical relationship between the terms, elevating one and devaluing the other.[22] He also said that when we suggest that decisions should be made rationally, not emotionally, for example, we are showing that reason holds a higher value in our culture than does emotion. Also, related to this issue is the concern that these dualisms often become gendered in our culture. In this process, men are associated with one extreme and women with the other. In the case of reason and emotion, women are identified with emotion. Because our culture values emotion less than reason, women suffer from this association. Feminist critics are usually concerned with the fact that dualisms force false dichotomies (partition of a whole) onto women and men, failing to see that life is less either/or than both/and, as Relational Dialectics Theory holds.
There has been agreements between feminist standpoint theorist that a standpoint is not just a perspective that is occupied simply by the fact of being a woman. Whereas a perspective is occupied as a matter of the fact of one's socio-historical position and may well provide the starting point for the emergence of a standpoint, a standpoint is earned through the experience of collective political struggle, a struggle that requires both science and politics.[24] He then went to say that while both the dominant and the dominated occupy perspectives, the dominated are much more successfully placed to achieve a standpoint. However, this is not saying that those who occupy perspectives that are not-marginalized cannot help in reaching a shared critical conscientious with relation to the effects of power structures and epistemic production. Only through such struggles can we begin to see beneath the appearances created by an unjust social order to the reality of how this social order is in fact constructed and maintained. This need for struggle emphasizes the fact that a feminist standpoint is not something that anyone can have simply by claiming it. It is an achievement. A standpoint differs in this respect from a perspective, which anyone can have simply by 'opening one's eyes.'[25]
The notion of strong objectivity was first articulated by feminist philosopher Sandra Harding. Strong objectivity builds on the insights of feminist standpoint theory, which argues for the importance of starting from the experiences of those who have been traditionally left out of the production of knowledge. By starting inquiry from the lived experiences of women and others who have been traditionally outside of the institutions in which knowledge about social life is generated and classified, more objective and more relevant knowledge can be produced.[26] Naples also stated that Harding argued that knowledge produced from the point of view of subordinated groups may offer stronger objectivity due to the increased motivation for them to understand the views or perspectives of those in positions of power. A scholar who approaches the research process from the point of view of strong objectivity is interested in producing knowledge for use as well as for revealing the relations of power that are hidden in traditional knowledge production processes. Strong objectivity acknowledges that the production of power is a political process and that greater attention paid to the context and social location of knowledge producers will contribute to a more ethical and transparent result.
Joseph Rouse also reinforces how pedagogy is such an important concept to standpoint theory as it is important for individuals to know and understand the concept behind standpoint theory. It is not simply a theory of ideas that exist to create discussion but that it actually serves a purpose and that is to nullify the idea of pure objectivity. "The first lesson suggested by standpoint theories has not been sufficiently emphasized in the literature. Standpoint theories remind us why a naturalistic conception of knowing is so important. Knowledge claims and their justification are part of the world we seek to understand. They arise in specific circumstances and have real consequences. They are not merely representations in an idealized logical space, but events within a causal nexus. It matters politically as well as epistemically which concepts are intelligible, which claims are heard and understood by whom, which features of the world are perceptually salient, and which reasons are understood to be relevant and forceful, as well as which conclusions credible."[27]
Black feminist thought is a collection of ideas, writings, and art that articulates a standpoint of and for black women of the African Diaspora. Black feminist thought describes black women as a unique group that exists in a "place" in US social relations where intersectional processes of race, ethnicity, gender, class, and sexual orientation shape black women's individual and collective consciousness, self-definitions, and actions[28] As a standpoint theory, black feminist thought conceptualizes identities as organic, fluid, interdependent, multiple, and dynamic socially constructed "locations" within historical context. Black feminist thought is grounded in black women's historical experience with enslavement, anti-lynching movements, segregation, Civil Rights and Black Power movements, sexual politics, capitalism, and patriarchy. Distinctive tenets of contemporary black feminist thought include: (1) the belief that self-authorship and the legitimatization of partial, subjugated knowledge represents a unique and diverse standpoint of and by black women; (2) black women's experiences with multiple oppressions result in needs, expectations, ideologies, and problems that are different from those of black men and white women; and (3) black feminist consciousness is an ever-evolving concept. Black feminist thought demonstrates Black women's emerging power as agents of knowledge. By portraying African-American women as self-defined, self-reliant individuals confronting race, gender, and class oppression, Afrocentric feminist thought speaks to the importance that knowledge plays in empowering oppressed people.One distinguishing feature of Black feminist thought is its insistence that both the changed consciousness of individuals and the social transformation of political and economic institutions constitute essential ingredients for social change. New knowledge is important for both dimensions to change.[29]
Tina Campt uses standpoint theory to examine the narrative of the Afro-German Hans Hauck in her book Other Germans.
"I argue that relations of power are not just like any other object of inquiry in the social sciences because they can suppress or distort relevant evidence. By relations of power I refer to a particular conception of power, namely, the ability of an individual or a group to constrain the choices available to another individual or group (Allen 1989, 33). Power in this sense of the term is a relation (see also Young 1990, 31). Even though relations of power do not always involve domination, they function as vehicles of domination when they constrain an individual's or a group's choices in a way that is harmful for the individual or the group. I argue that because relations of power can be used to dominate people, they are likely to mobilize a complex set of motivations that prompt potential informants to either conceal or distort relevant evidence." Kristina Rolin[30]
What Rolin has written basically states that power is not objective at all. Power in some cases does not even require one person to realistically have power over another, there only has to be perceived power among the individuals. For example, when parents tell their children what to do and the children obey, there is a perceived power that the parents have over their children. In reality, the children could disobey their parents. The parents then have the authority to punish the children. Suppose the punishment is grounding the child from any outdoor play for the next week. The child could simply go against this punishment and play outside. Rebellion against the parents is always an option, but one that does not seem to always be present because of the perceived power that the parents have over the child.
The standpoint this comes from depends on the environment you are brought up in. We can see this in society by looking at the way that parents raise their children. In many cases, parents raise their children the way that they were raised when they were younger. This standpoint affects how they view parenting and how it should be exhibited.
Critics argue that Standpoint Theory, despite challenging essentialism, relies itself on essentialism, as it focuses on the dualism of subjectivity and objectivity.[31] In regards to feminist standpoint theory: though it does dispel many false generalizations of women, it is argued that focus on social groups and social classes of women is still inherently essentialist. Generalizations across the entire female gender can be broken into smaller more specific groups pertaining to women's different social classes and cultures, but are still generalized as distinct groups, and thus marginalization still occurs. West and Turner stated that an author by the name of Catherine O'Leary (1997) argued that although Standpoint Theory has been helpful in reclaiming women's experiences as suitable research topics, it contains a problematic emphasis on the universality of this experience, at the expense of differences among women's experiences.
Another main criticism of Harding and Wood's Standpoint Theory is the credibility of strong objectivity vs. subjectivity. Standpoint theorists argue that standpoints are relative and cannot be evaluated by any absolute criteria, but make the assumption that the oppressed are less biased or more impartial than the privileged.[20] This leaves open the possibility of an overbalance of power, in which the oppressed group intentionally or unintentionally becomes the oppressor. Intentional overbalance of power, or revenge, can manifest as justification for extremism and militarism, which can sometimes be seen in more extreme forms of feminism.


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Ojakgyo Brothers
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Ojakgyo Brothers
Starring UEE . and Joo WonThe story of a family with four sons who live together with their relatives on a farm near Seoul. Hwang Tae Hee is the third son and a policeman who falls in love with a girl named Baek Ja Eun. Baek Ja Eun is a haughty young woman who only believes in her pretty looks and is quick to flare up in anger. (Source: Dramawiki)
About This Series
Type | drama |
Genre | Melodrama , Romantic Comedy |
Network | KBS |
Released | 2011 |
Total Episodes | 50 |
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Joo Won
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Ryu Soo Young
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Choi Jung Yoon
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Kim Ja Ok
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Kim Yong Rim
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Baek Il Sub
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Jung Woong In
as Hwang Tae Shik -
Lee Young Ha
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Jo Mi Ryung
as Jung Yoon Sook


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The earthy sweetness of the saffron pairs well with steak or fish. This quick dish is also a welcome substitution for traditional roasted or boiled potatoes.
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RENO, Nev. (AP) -- A federal investigator says searchers have recovered parts of the tail section of a World War II-era airplane that crashed in Reno, killing the pilot and eight spectators.
The National Transportation Safety Board says the focus of its probe is that part of the airplane because photos and videos showed the possibility of something coming off the airplane before it crashed Friday.
Investigators say they also found a piece of an airplane in an area using the photos and video, but it's not clear if it came from the P-51 Mustang.
The agency says the crater is 3 feet deep and 6 to 8 feet wide and debris is scattered over more than an acre.
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Austin Texas — Anthony Graves was wrongly convicted and sent to death row in 1994 based largely on the testimony of an alleged accomplice in the fiery murders of six people. The accomplice, while on the execution gurney, admitted he was the lone killer. Ten years later, in 2010, Graves was exonerated.
Like Graves, Muneer Deeb, Michael Toney and Robert Springsteen were sentenced to death after trials that involved the testimony of their cellmates or alleged accomplices. Their convictions were all overturned.
State Rep. Harold Dutton, D-Houston, has filed a bill, HB 189, that aims to prevent wrongful death sentences in cases that involve unreliable testimony from alleged accomplices or jailhouse snitches who receive a reward for implicating someone else.
Read more [1] from the Texas Tribune.


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Heated debate and lawsuits develop about redistricting amendments in Florida
May 26, 2010
TALLAHASSEE, Florida: A total of three redistricting measures have been certified for the ballot and are scheduled to appear together in the November election. Citizen initiatives Amendment 5 and 6 will be followed by Amendment 7, a legislatively-referred measure. However, as of this week two lawsuits have been filed to block both Amendment 6 and 7 from the ballot.
On Friday, May 21 proponents of Amendment 5 and 6 filed a lawsuit to remove Amendment 7 from the statewide ballot. The suit was filed in the state Circuit Court in Tallahassee by Florida State Conference of the NAACP (dead link), the League of Women Voters, Democracia Ahora as well as former Republican comptroller Bob Milligan. "This is a trick amendment and it is a blatant effort to fool voters," said Deirdre Macnab, president of the League of Women Voters of Florida.[1] Initiative supporters argue that the legislatively-referred amendment is a "poison pill" specifically designed to divert Amendments 5 and 6. They argue that the ballot title and summary are misleading and is hiding the measure's "true purpose."[2]
Rep. Dean Cannon, a supporter of Amendment 7, argues that it isn't the legislative-referral that is misleading, Fair Districts Florida, sponsors of Amendment 5 and 6, is pushing "claims and promises" that they "could not deliver," he said. In a statement Cannon said Amendment 7 means exactly what is said and that the lawsuit is trying to argue "that the intent matters more than the plain meaning of the words."[1]
In a turn of events, on Monday, May 24 U.S. Reps. Corrine Brown and Mario Diaz-Balart filed a lawsuit against Amendment 6 in Leon County Circuit Court. Balart said, "Amendment 6 is riddled with inconsistencies and, if passed, would set unworkable standards in drawing districts." Both U.S. Representatives had previously testified against Amendment 6. Ellen Freidin, Fair Districts Florida chairwoman - sponsors of Amendment 5 and 6, said the lawsuit by the congressional members was aimed at "playing games." Amendment 5, also a proposed redistricting measure, is not directly cited in the lawsuit. Freidin added,"They clearly haven't read the language of our amendments. We specifically have addressed their concerns."[3] But both Brown and Diaz-Balart argue that Amendment 6 is not only misleading but would dilute minority voting powers in the state.[4]
See also
- Florida 2010 ballot measures
- Florida Congressional District Boundaries, Amendment 6 (2010)
- Florida Redistricting, Amendment 7 (2010)
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Herald Tribune, "Groups file suit on redistricting ballot measure," May 22, 2010
- ↑ Associated Press, "Court asked to take Amendment 7 off Fla. ballot," May 21, 2010 (dead link)
- ↑ Sunshine State News, "U.S. Reps Sue to Block Redistricting Amendment," May 26, 2010
- ↑ The Florida Times-Union, "Jacksonville Journal: Brown sues over Amendment 6," May 25, 2010


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An Open Letter to Charlie Sheen
Dear Mr. Sheen:
I've been accidentally following your exploits in the media, and I feel like I just walked in on my parents having sex—you know, where you try to look away as quickly as you can, but the image is burned into your frontal lobe for all eternity. I wanted to apologize for unintentionally intruding. Obviously, you don't know me... and I have little faith that my words will actually reach you directly. Regardless, I needed to write to you.
Your situation smacks of what happened to Judy Garland in the 1960's—with her multiple meltdowns on Jack Paar, Merv Griffin, and other variety shows—and most recently with Whitney Houston's on-again, off-again drug use and erratic behavior—not to mention the now-deceased Corey Haim's documented challenges. But I'm not here to recount and compare your recent outbursts and exploits... I'm merely making a correlation.
I wasn't alive yet when Judy Garland publicly fell from grace, experiencing drug-induced breakdowns... but I did witness both Whitney Houston's and Corey Haim's decline—and ultimate descent into the abyss of tabloid hell. And while the media ripped them apart (and continue to document Whitney's every note that falls flat, every concert she cancels, and her alleged drug relapse)... I find myself appalled. Don't get me wrong... I fully understand: When you're in the public eye, the spotlight is on 24/7. But the media blitz into your personal life, your now-estranged relationship with Two and a Half Men co-creator Chuck Lorre, your canceled contract.. none of this is newsworthy... and it's sad on so many levels:
You requesting $3M per episode—instead of the $2M per episode you're currently paid—isn't newsworthy... it's sad and demands pity. Is your show funny? Sure... but I have to ask you (if it's not too trite): What are you giving back to the world beyond a high-rated sitcom?
I've heard you calling into every radio show that will have you on the air, and booking every morning/late-night show that will have you on... but your rants unfortunately sound like delusions of grandeur... and my heart goes out to you. You have seeming created a false news story to fuel some vain attempt at 15 minutes of fame... which is both confusing and fascinating, as you are already famous.
You aren't making any sense. I wish I could reach you in a moment of clarity/lucidity and have you watch what we see... you would be mortified.


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Mayan frieze: A once-in-a-lifetime find
The work of art provides researchers with insights into the importance of the building where it was found in the northern Province of Peten in Guatemala. Text found on the frieze indicates it was commissioned by a king during the classical period.
AP Photo/Proyecto Arqueologico Holmul, Francisco Estrada-Belli
Archaeologists have found an "extraordinary" Mayan frieze richly decorated with images of deities and rulers and a long dedicatory inscription, the Guatemalan government said Wednesday.
The frieze was discovered by Guatemalan archaeologist Francisco Estrada-Belli, a professor at Tulane University's Anthropology Department, and his team in the northern Province of Peten, the government said in a joint statement with Estrada-Belli.
"This is an extraordinary finding that occurs only once in the life of an archaeologist," Estrada-Belli said.
The archaeologists were exploring a Mayan pyramid that dates to A.D. 600 in an area that is home to other classic ruin sites when they came upon the frieze.
"It's a great work of art that also gives us a lot of information on the role and significance of the building, which was the focus of our research," Estrada-Belli said.
The high-relief stucco sculpture, which measures 26 feet by 6 feet (8 meters by 2 meters), includes three main characters wearing rich ornaments of quetzal feathers and jade sitting on the heads of monsters.
The frieze, which was found in July, depicts the image of gods and godlike rulers and gives their names.
The dedicatory inscription "opens a window on a very important phase in the history of the classical period," Estrada-Belli said.
The inscription is composed of some 30 glyphs in a band that runs at the base of the structure.
The text, which was difficult to read, was deciphered by Alex Tokovinine, an epigraphist at Harvard University and contributor to the research project at Holmul, the site where the frieze was found.
Tokovinine said the building was commissioned by Ajwosaj, king of the neighboring city-state of Naranjo, and vassal of the powerful Kaanul dynasty, the statement said.


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The Sports Network DATE & TIME: Saturday, January 4, 1 p.m. (ET) FACTS & STATS: Site: Verizon Center (18,277) -- Washington, D.C. Television: FS1. Home Record: SJU 7-1, Georgetown 7-0. Away Record: SJU 0-1, Georgetown 0-1. Neutral Record: SJU 2-2, Georgetown 2-2. Conference Record: SJU 0-1, Georgetown 1-0. Series Record: St. John's leads, 53-46. GAME NOTES: Long-time rivals get together on Saturday afternoon, as the St. John's Red Storm and Georgetown Hoyas mix it up in Big East Conference action at the Verizon Center. These two programs are holdovers from the original Big East, which morphed into the new rendition this season. The Red Storm have won 53 of the previous 99 matchups. However, the Hoyas swept the season series last year, and have won five straight over SJU. St. John's did not get off to a good start in league play, falling to Xavier on the road, 70-60, in the first half of a two-game road swing. The Red Storm played well enough against non-confernece competition, and own a 9-4 record, although the loss to the Musketeers came in the team's first true road test of the campaign. St. John's will host No. 11 Villanova next. Georgetown had a better conference debut, topping DePaul, 61-54, in the second leg of a three-game homestand. The Hoyas have won back-to-back games to improve to 9-3 overall, and they are 7-0 at the Verizon Center. A three-game road trip is next on the schedule, beginning at Providence on Wednesday. After taking a 29-27 lead at halftime, the Red Storm faltered in the second half to suffer the loss to Xavier. St. John's hit just 25 percent of its shots from the floor over the final 20 minutes, while being outscored, 40-18, in the paint during the course of the entire contest. D'Angelo Harrison scored a game-high 21 points, but hit on just 7-of-20 field goal attempts. Harrison (19.6 ppg) is one of only two double-digit scorers for Steve Lavin's squad. The junior guard has scored at least 20 points in seven games this season, and had hit better than 55 percent of his field goal tries in the three games prior to the loss to Xavier. JaKarr Sampson (12.5 ppg, 6.8 rpg) is the second option on the roster, but he is coming off a 10-point effort against Xavier in which he connected on only 5-of-15 attempts from the floor. Chris Obekpa (3.3 ppg, 5.8 rpg, 4.4 bpg) doesn't score much, but he is second in the nation in blocks, helping the Red Storm hold foes to 65.6 ppg and 39.7 percent field goal efficiency. Georgetown scored 20 points off 18 DePaul turnovers, and held the Blue Demons to only 32.7 percent shooting on Tuesday. Markel Starks was the star of the game, netting a game-high 21 points on 6-of-12 shooting, while D'Vauntes Smith-Rivera added 12 points. John Thompson III has made defense a priority at Georgetown and the results have been impressive once again this season. The Hoyas are only letting up 65.1 ppg while ranking 16th nationally in opponent field goal percentage (.380). They do fine work on offense as well, netting 75.5 ppg and leading the Big East in field goal percentage (.491). Starks (16.3 ppg, 4.2 apg) is a talented scorer and he runs the point effectively as well, leading the team in assists. Smith-Rivera (15.9 ppg, 4.7 rpg, 3.2 apg) contributes across the stat sheet in teaming with Starks in the GU backcourt. Joshua Smith (12.1 ppg) provides another strong scoring option, although he had only five points on 2- of-3 shooting against DePaul. Oftentimes, St. John's struggles to consistently hit its shots. That plays right into the hands of the defensive-minded Hoyas, as they should be able to apply plenty of pressure, and stay perfect at home as a result. Sports Network Predicted Outcome: Georgetown 71, Georgetown 63
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text: Polygamist Warren Jeffs' Texas ranch being seized by state officialsBy Michael Martinez and AnneClaire Stapleton, CNN Updated 10:51 AM ET, Fri April 18, 2014Just WatchedPolygamist's ranch being seized by statereplayMore Videos ...Polygamist's ranch being seized by state 01:01Story highlightsTexas authorities meet with two residents of the Yearning for Zion RanchThe residents say a total of eight adults now live on the ranch near EldoradoAuthorities give them copies of court orders directing the state to take the ranchPolygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs is serving a life sentenceTexas authorities initiated the seizure of the 1,600-acre ranch where prosecutors say polygamist sect leader Warren Jeffs and others sexually abused children, officials said Thursday.The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Schleicher County Sheriff's Office met Wednesday afternoon with two residents of the Yearning for Zion Ranch near Eldorado, Texas, and those occupants said eight adults live there, a DPS spokesman said Thursday.Authorities provided the residents with copies of court orders directing the state to take possession of the forfeited ranch, state officials said."Law enforcement personnel are working with the occupants of the ranch to take all reasonable actions to assist with their departure of the property, to preserve the property, and to successfully execute the court order," the state agency said.More from KSAN/KLSTThe state obtained the final judgment of forfeiture on January 6, authorities said. The Attorney General's Office filed for the seizure of the property in 2012.Just WatchedFmr. bodyguard: Jeffs still wields powerreplayMore Videos ...Fmr. bodyguard: Jeffs still wields power 04:35PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedWoman escapes with kids from FLDSreplayMore Videos ...Woman escapes with kids from FLDS 05:40PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedWarren Jeffs ordering child labor?replayMore Videos ...Warren Jeffs ordering child labor? 05:25PLAY VIDEOJust WatchedWatkiss: Texas was a bad move for FLDSreplayMore Videos ...Watkiss: Texas was a bad move for FLDS 03:30PLAY VIDEOIn 2008, in response to phone calls to a family violence hot line alleging abuse and rape, police raided the ranch, and 416 children were initially removed. That figure rose to 468 after some of the mothers were found to be younger than 18. About 130 women voluntarily left the compound.The children were returned to the complex after the Texas Supreme Court ruled the state had no right to remove them and lacked evidence to show they were in imminent danger of abuse.Child protection officials said they found a "pervasive pattern" of sexual abuse on the ranch through forced marriages between underage girls and older men.In August 2011, a Texas jury found Jeffs guilty of sexual assault against two girls, ages 12 and 15. He is serving a life sentence.The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints openly practices polygamy on the YFZ Ranch, as well as in the twin border towns of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Arizona. Critics of the sect say girls are forced into "spiritual" marriages with older men and sexually abused.Sect members have denied that any sexual abuse takes place.Jeffs' appeal denied, another sect leader convictedMore from usBourdain rediscovers old-world diningBourdain's amazing meal in an ice shackThis food is something new for BourdainPowered by Livefyre


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Ministry Days 2014 - Are Your Ears Ringing?"The LORD said to Samuel: I am about to do something in Israel that will make the ears of everyone who hears it ring." 1 Samuel 3:11 Following Jesus as a disciple in our culture requires the ability to deeply listen for the call of God in our lives. Are the people you serve too busy and too distracted to hear what Jesus is asking of them? Our ears should be ringing with the direction, support and encouragement of our Father, but instead, our ears are filled with other voices, ones that do not satisfy; they leave us empty, anxious and alone. How can we, as individuals and as communities, connect better with Jesus, avoid the distractions, and receive the message of joy and hope that he is sending us? Find out! Join us for Ministry Days 2014. Ministry Days is the largest gathering of ministers, catechists and Catholic school teachers in the Diocese of Sacramento. The event is an excellent opportunity to network with others who serve our parishes and schools. Join us for both or one of the days of the conference!
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Lessons Learned We asked this year's Golden Goggle Award winners to share with our readers what they learned from winning their awards and what other swimmers can learn from their experience.
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text: As we've mentioned before, Christie's will host a sale of works from the collection of the late Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé. To celebrate the occasion, French Vogue commissioned Hedi Slimanewho designed for the house from 1997 to 2000to photograph Saint Laurent and Bergé's Paris home for a series called "Vues Privées." The snaps are now up on Slimane's site, offering a glimpse into the private world of the designer. It's a fruitful pairing (again): YSL's treasures are more than camera-friendly, and Slimane proves he can wring the same dark-eyed, tortured moodiness from the couple's dogs as he can from the underfed rockers on whom he usually trains his lens. Check out Fashion Diary for more.


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