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Africa University Today Newsletter
Desert Southwest Endows Health Sciences Chair at Africa University; Tennessee Congregation "Adopt" Africa University Student; A Legacy of Giving, Caring and Education
Spring 2012 In this issue: Desert Southwest Endows Health Sciences Chair at AU Ngoni Dapira God inspires the big dreams within us and makes them come true, and that is what I see in the dream of Africa University, says Bishop Minerva Carca�o. Bishop Ernest Lyght, AU Development Committee Chair, Retires Andra Stevens Bishop Lyght expresses "joy" in sharing in AU's ministry. Congolese Graduate Hugo Ngwira Thankful for AU Opportunity Philip Brooks Scholarship support from Highland Park UMC creates a bright future for Hugo Ngwira. AU, McDaniel College Forge Partnership Carrie Madren Two schools with historically Methodist ties exchange students and faculty while working on joint curriculum for distance learning. Tennessee Congregation `Adopts' AU Student Philip Brooks Clare Katiyo of Zimbabwe studies health services management thanks to local church's full scholarship. A Legacy of Giving, Caring and Educating Elaine Jenkins Bill and Connie Disney Endowed Scholarship pays off in changed lives. Celebrating the Connection between Africa University and United Methodist Congregations 100 Percent Support Thank you for supporting Africa University through your 100 percent remittance of the Africa University Fund apportionment in 2011. Jurisdiction Total Support and Annual Conferences with 100 percent or more in 2011 (includes 2010 performance) North Central Jurisdiction Dakotas East Ohio Illinois Great Rivers Iowa Minnesota Northern Illinois West Michigan West Ohio Wisconsin Northeastern Jurisdiction Baltimore-Washington Greater New Jersey New England New York Susquehanna Peninsula-Delaware Upper New York West Virginia Western Pennsylvania Spring 2012 Desert Southwest Endows Health Sciences Chair at AU United Methodist ministry. He also highlighted the economic difficulties that communities in the United States were facing in 2007, when the conference launched its endowment campaign for Africa University. "I knew the funding of this endowment was not going to be easy," said Huffman. "But the churches of the small-but-mighty Desert Southwest Annual Conference are very generous, and here we are today." During the campus visit, Carca�o preached, reminding the community of God's faithfulness throughout Africa University's 20 years of ministry. Members of the Desert Southwest delegation also took on service projects and worked alongside United Methodists from the local community, and students and staff at the Old Mutare Mission Center. The Faculty of Health Sciences at Africa University was established in 2004 to respond to the critical health needs of the African continent through teaching and research. The faculty currently offers programs in public health, nursing and health services management. --Ngoni Dapira is the acting director for information and public affairs at Africa University 2011 2010 102% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 118.36% 102.86% 99.29% 100% 100% 100% 100% 151.51% 110.50% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 133% 112.46% 110.34% 100% Africa University Bishop Minerva Carca�o presents the cross as a gift to Africa University staff. South Central Jurisdiction Central Texas 100% Louisiana 100.01% 100.04% North Texas 100.50% 100% Oklahoma Indian Missionary 100.05% 100% Southeastern Jurisdiction Florida Holston Kentucky North Carolina North Georgia Red Bird Missionary Western Jurisdiction Alaska United Methodist Desert Southwest 100% 100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 100% 113.58% 114% 100.06% 110.87% 100.02% 100% 100% As Africa University celebrates 20 years of realized dreams, we look forward to your full support in 2012. � Africa University is located in Old Mutare, Zimbabwe, and is the first fully accredited United Methodist�related educational institution on the African continent, established by action of the General Conference. � Africa University offers bachelor's and master's degree programs in six faculties of learning: agriculture and natural resources, education, health sciences, humanities and social sciences, management and administration and theology. The Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance offers postgraduate diplomas and master's programs. Ngoni Dapira Health sector research and training at Africa University are set to expand with funding from a newly endowed chair set up by The United Methodist Church's Desert Southwest Annual (regional) Conference. Named in honor of its first treasurer and administrator, Joel Huffman, the conference raised $500,000 to fund the chair in health sciences. It was formally dedicated in February during a visit to the Africa University campus by Bishop Minerva Carca�o and a 40-person delegation from the conference. "God inspires the big dreams within us and makes them come true, and that is what I see in the dream of Africa University," said Bishop Carca�o. "It is always a joy to work with Africa University." For the vice chancellor of Africa University, Fanuel Tagwira, this new academic chair equips the Faculty of Health Sciences with additional resources to carry out crucial, long-term research. These projects are likely to include work on cancer, nutrition, high maternal and infant mortality rates, the increasing prevalence of heart disease and diabetes and the impact of malaria and HIV/AIDS. Funding from the Huffman Chair will allow the university to bring in leading academics to lecture and supervise students. "Endowments are vital for our university, especially in the area of human resources development, where significant funding is needed to attract and retain faculty," said Tagwira. "We are very grateful to the Desert Southwest Conference for this endowment." Speaking at the dedication ceremony on Feb. 22, 2012, Huffman described Africa University as the "flagship" of Give Faithfully. Give Hope. Order a family of resources to help tell the story of the Africa University Fund apportionment: Bishop Ernest Lyght, Chair of Africa University Board and Advisory Development Committees, Retires "Bishop Lyght's work on behalf of Africa University is an excellent example of how to plant and nurture seeds and improve an institution's capacity for sustainability," said James H. Salley, the university's chief advancement officer. "(Bishop Lyght) focused our efforts on planned giving and growing the endowment fund. He also spurred discussions about increasing the institution's capacity for selfgovernance," Salley added. Reflecting on his role in helping to guide Africa University's friend and fund-raising efforts since September 2000, Bishop Lyght described sharing in the institution's ministry as "a joy." He noted that more United Methodists need to hear about and respond to the reality of how Africa University operates: It isn't tuition-driven, yet it is a significant contributor to the growth and development of African nations. "Our work at Africa University is not complete," said Bishop Lyght. "It is crucial for The United Methodist Church to continue its financial support of Africa University. We cannot allow it to fail because we stopped supporting the institution." West Virginia United Methodists are honoring Bishop Lyght and Mrs. Eleanor Lyght with a scholarship in their names at Africa University. The ongoing scholarship drive is a retirement gift to the Lyghts, who served the annual conference for almost eight years. Gifts to the West Virginia Conference-sponsored scholarship fund honoring Bishop and Mrs. Lyght can be made online at www.supportafricauniversity.org or mailed to the Africa University Development Office, P.O. Box 340007, Nashville, TN 37203-0007. --Andra Stevens, AU Development Office AU Photo Bishop Ernest S. Lyght shares with fellow board and advisory development committee members Mrs. Grace Muradzikwa and Bishop Marcus Matthews � Africa University Fund: Living Beyond the Dream DVD (86000508) � Africa University Fund Brochure (86000407) Order these and other resources from United Methodist Communications by calling toll-free (888) 346-3862. Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., Central Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.umcgiving.org or www.infoserv.umc.org. Learn more about how you can put your faith into action by contacting the Africa University Development Office at (615) 340-7438, firstname.lastname@example.com or www.support-africauniversity.org. Visit Africa University's Web site at www.africau.edu. Encourage your local church to set a 100 percent apportionmentremittance goal! Sending a portion of your goal each month makes it easier to reach full remittance by year's end. Africa University apportionment receipts from local churches provide the basics necessary to operate the university, such as utilities, equipment and faculty salaries. Honor your friends or family by sponsoring an Africa University student in their name. Andra Stevens "The biggest gift that The United Methodist Church can give Africa University at this time is to help the university to double its endowment," says Bishop Ernest S. Lyght. In December, Lyght retired from active service in the West Virginia Annual Conference and, as a result, ended more than a decade as the chair of the AU board development and advisory development committees. Over that period, the Africa University Endowment Fund grew from $19.4 million to the current $48.5 million. Congolese Graduate Hugo Ngwira Thankful for AU Opportunity however, when war broke out, and Ngwira's parents sent him to be educated in Malawi. "My father's financial status had gone down due to the war," Ngwira said. "Some of his properties were confiscated by the government." Ngwira thought he might never go to college because of his family's inability to pay. However, his brother convinced him to apply to Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe. Thanks to financial support from Highland Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Ngwira's college dream came true. He adjusted quickly to college life, becoming active in the university's choir. He graduated in 2011, with a degree in economics. Today Ngwira serves as the office manager and conference administrator of the Malawi Missionary Conference. In addition, he established a talentpromotion nongovernmental organization with his brothers. They disseminate information about current issues on child labor, HIV/AIDS, sexual harassment, early marriages and other social and cultural issues. In the future, Ngwira would like to establish a business to promote talent for commercials, and eventually to own a television station. --Philip Brooks is a freelance writer in Nashville, Tenn. Hugo Ngwira Philip Brooks For Hugo Ngwira, life began relatively securely and happily. "My father worked as an engineer at a mining company in the Democratic Republic of Congo," Ngwira recalled. "Being a son of an engineer, life was good." Everything changed, 2 AU, McDaniel College Forge Partnership as a mission volunteer at his home congregation, Community United Methodist Church, Crofton, Md. "When we started visiting Africa University," he recalled, "I saw many similarities between it and McDaniel. Thoughts began circulating in my head to see if we could forge a strategic partnership between the two institutions." Among the similarities between the schools was a common Methodist heritage. Although McDaniel has no denominational connection today, its first president was a Methodist minister. In September 2010, Africa University vice chancellor Fanuel Tagwira traveled to Maryland to meet with Moore and BaltimoreWashington Area Bishop John R. Schol to discuss a possible partnership. Three months later, Moore returned to Zimbabwe with two faculty members, nine students and other representatives with 2,000 malaria nets. The visiting students learned about life in Zimbabwe and got to know the students who come from all over the continent to study at Africa University. The following year, McDaniel sent student Christian Hall to spend a semester at Africa University. Thus began a regular exchange between the two institutions of students, faculty and administrators that is still occurring today. They also are working on Web curriculum that will allow students to take online courses on behalf of both schools. "As a Pan-African institution of higher learning," Tagwira said, "this enriches cultural diversity as it provides opportunities for students to interact and learn from each other." --Adapted from a BaltimoreWashington Conference article written by freelance writer Carrie Madren Baltimore-Washington Conference photo How You Can Help Africa University continues to be the evidence of faith, hope and belief in the visions of dreamers. We are counting on you! Your church's 100 percent apportionment remittance means 100 percent support of Africa University's operational budget. Consider these additional ways of helping the university to educate new leaders for the nations of Africa: Planned Gifts � Planned gifts are the foundation for the longterm survival of Africa University. For many, a bequest offers an opportunity to make a more substantial charitable gift than would be possible during one's lifetime. As you make your estate plans, consider leaving a gift to Africa University in your will. If you already have included Africa University in your estate plans, please let us know so we may welcome you to the Richard E. "Dick" Reeves Legacy Society. Usahwira �This word in the Shona language means "a beautiful friendship." Encourage your local church to become a partner with Africa University by supporting one student at the university for four years. The cost to support one student annually is $5,400. Local churches may provide full or partial scholarships. Endowment Fund �Give to the Africa University Endowment Fund (World Service Special Gift #03-01-88). The interest income from the endowment is used to provide scholarships for our students. Africa University is supported by congregations and individuals across The United Methodist Church. Let's work together to continue the transformation of lives and of Africa. For more information, please contact: Africa University Development Office P.O. Box 340007 Nashville, TN 37203-0007 (615) 340-7438 (phone) (615) 340-7290 (fax) email@example.com www.support-africauniversity.org Senior Christian Hall became the first McDaniel student to spend a semester at Africa University in Zimbabwe Carrie Madren For two years, McDaniel College in Westminster, Md., has fostered a relationship with Africa University in Mutare, Zimbabwe. A few years ago, Charlie Moore, a trustee of McDaniel College, had an idea: to link his beloved alma mater with another educational institution-- Africa University--8,000 miles away. Moore learned about Africa University while serving Tennessee Congregation `Adopts' AU Student Philip Brooks Five years ago, First United Methodist Church, in Franklin, Tenn., hosted James H. Salley, associate The Rev. Lynn Hill vice chancellor for institutional advancement at Africa University. Hearing Salley speak about AU's mission of grooming students to become leaders across Africa, the congregation decided to get more involved. "We wanted to be a part of that," said the Rev. Lynn Hill. They wanted to do more than support Africa University "in a generic sort of way, which the congregation would have been happy to do." They wanted to "adopt" a student and fund all of his or her higher education expenses. So Franklin adopted Clare Katiyo, a single mother from Zimbabwe studying health services management at AU. "We got Clare's picture and her biographical data," Hill explained. "We get a report on the grades she makes and the classes she's taking. Every year, when we have our annual Africa University Sunday celebration, Salley gives us an update on `our' student, Clare." The congregation raised enough money to pay for Katiyo's tuition and expenses and part of another student's education. The church decided to do all of this without sending a single member to visit the university. "It means so much for us to get updates and ... to say `Our student is studying this,' or `Our student plans to pursue this or that career,' " Hill said. "This church is very involved in missions on a global scale. Being able to support Clare has been a real eye-opening experience for many who have not gone on mission trips. What Clare will end up doing after she graduates will change the lives of many people. It's like throwing a rock in a pond and watching the rings expand. It's just been a wonderful relationship." --Philip Brooks is a freelance writer in Nashville, Tenn. First UMC photo Clare Katiyo 3 A Legacy of Giving, Caring and Educating 1960 when he was in his final year of graduate school, and she was in her sophomore year. Bill earned his master's degree in education in 1961, and Connie earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in education in 1963 and 1972, respectively. Connie became a member of Grace United Methodist Church of Pekin, Ill., in 1970. Bill joined her shortly thereafter. The couple's three children, Michael (now deceased), Brian, and Jo Ellen, grew up in the church. Bill and Connie were the first generation in their families to attend college. Bill was a high school guidance counselor for thirty-one years before retiring in 1992. Connie is a retired elementary school teacher, having taught for more than thirty years. Connie fondly recalls that her parents were very much involved with outreach ministries in the Baptist Church. Because they were farmers, they gave generously to mission projects that helped people in other countries improve their farming practices and food production. Her parents' example of selfless giving and her understanding of the transformative power of education led Connie and Bill to become very early supporters of Africa University. After the death of the couple's son Michael in 2002, followed by Bill's death in 2007, and the death of her mother in 2008, Connie decided that she would establish an endowed scholarship in the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Resources at Africa University in memory of her loved ones. "I am excited that Africa University is an international institution, drawing students from 23 of the 55 nations of Africa this current academic year," Connie exclaimed. For Connie, one of the great joys of establishing an endowed scholarship during her lifetime is learning about the scholarship recipients and following their progress. "I know that my husband would be so excited to learn of the students who benefit from our scholarship," she said. Connie's dream is to visit Africa University. We certainly pray that she will have an opportunity to do so during the yearlong 20th anniversary celebrations. --Elaine Jenkins, AU Development Office 600212/50M David Makobo, 2010 FANR graduate Although Connie Ellen Phillips Disney grew up in the Baptist Church, she descends from a long line of Methodists on both sides of her family. Her paternal great-grandfather, Godfrey Phillips, was a Methodist preacher in southern Illinois. His diaries and journals documenting his ministry as a circuit rider during the years 1862-1864 and 19001912 are still maintained by the Phillips family. Her mother's family were also Methodists. However, when Connie's maternal grandmother died during her mother's childhood, her maternal greatgrandmother, a staunch Baptist, assumed responsibility for the religious education of her grandchildren. Connie met her husband, Bill, when both were students at Southern Illinois University. They married in


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The Coastal Vancouver Advisory Council handles the planning and implementation of local HRMA activities and is made up of members representing a broad range of HR experience levels and areas of practice.
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Your Coastal Vancouver Advisory Council:
Chair – Tyler Cheyne, CHRP
Tyler is an HR Business Partner and Program Manager, Training and Development at STEMCELL Technologies. He has volunteered with both the Greater and Coastal Vancouver regions in a variety of roles for over five years. Tyler is the HRMA Rising Star Award recipient for 2013 and volunteered as an Advisor on the HMRA Conference Planning Committee for two years. He is a graduate of the UBC Sauder School of Business with a specialization in Human Resources.
Incoming Chair + CHRP & Professional Development – Fiona Ho
Fiona is an HR Generalist at Fortinet Technologies. She is a graduate of Sauder School of Business at UBC and previously served as the post secondary student representative while there. She is also the Chair of the New Professionals Roundtable and the most recent recipient of the HRMA Rising Star Award for 2014. This is her third year on the Advisory Council.
Administration – Danielle Lewis
Danielle works as the Recruiter for the BC Region for Purolator Inc, Canada's leading integrated freight and parcel solutions provider. She recently graduated with a Human Resources Management Diploma from BCIT after completing her Bachelor of Arts in English Literature. This is her first year volunteering with the advisory council.
Awards – Kendra Feenstra, CHRP
Kendra is the Human Resources Generalist for DMCL Chartered Accountants where she has the overall responsibility for the HR function within the organization. Kendra plays a key role in the development, implementation and enhancement of HR initiatives and programs while supporting organizational objectives and ensuring all aspects of Human Resources are aligned with business strategy. This is her second year serving on the Advisory Council as the Awards portfolio lead.
CHRP & Professional Development – Darelle Odo, CHRP
Darelle is a HR Coordinator with West Fraser Timber. She has a Bachelors in Business from the University of Victoria and previous experience at a recruitment firm and in marketing. This is Darelle's second year volunteering on the HRMA Advisory Council and she is thrilled to be able to give back to an association and profession that she has and continues to grow in.
Communications – Jessica Lau
Jessica is the HR Coordinator at Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. She also worked at Fairmont Chateau Whistler and in Hong Kong as a recruitment consultant. Jessica obtained her Bachelor of Business Administration and Advanced Diploma in Human Resources Management from Capilano University and was the recipient of the Provincial Premier's One World International Scholarship and BCHRMA Scholarship. She is passionate about diversity, leadership, development and travelling.
Communications – Raluca Manolache
Raluca is a driven HR professional with experience in media, government and not-for-profit organizations who enjoys growing her HR knowledge through good books and great people alike. She is an actively involved member of People Talk's advisory committee and a writer for the People Talk Magazine and the HR Voice. This is her first year on the Advisory Council.
Membership – Christine Ramage, CHRP
A community minded, socially engaged, Certified Human Resources Professional, Christine comes with a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Diploma in Human Resources Management from The British Columbia Institute of Technology. Christine has worked in Human Resources within the Financial Services, High-tech Software, Entertainment & Gaming industries, and currently manages Human Resources for Tree Island Steel, a BC based manufacturing company. This is Christine's first year as part of the Advisory Council.
Membership – Kathryn Moore, CHRP
Kathryn is an HR Generalist at the University of British Columbia, providing services to the Development & Alumni Engagement and Communications & Community Partnership portfolios, and is an alumna of UBC's Sauder School of Business with specializations in HR and Marketing. She previously worked in a generalist capacity at EY (formerly Ernst & Young) and in international development in Cambodia. This is Kathryn's first year serving on the Advisory Council.
Mentoring – Pauline Chan, CHRP
Pauline is currently working as an HR Coordinator. She completed a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from SFU. Her areas of interests include onboarding and training, health and wellness, process mapping, entrepreneurship, strategy and leadership development. This is her second year on the Advisory Council.
Mentoring – Angie Ng, CHRP
Angie is a People Generalist with O2E Brands, parent company of 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and You Move Me. She has her Bachelor of Business Administration from Simon Fraser University. She has previously been on the Greater Vancouver Advisory Council as mentoring and communications lead. This is her first year on the Advisory Council in Coastal Vancouver.
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Serena is a Talent Acquisition Advisor with SNC Lavalin, Canada's largest Engineering, Procurement and Construction firm. For the last 7 years, Serena has taken on recruiting roles though her experience includes onboarding, labor relations, employee relations, compensation and performance management. Serena holds a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and a Certificate in Human Resources Management from BCIT. In addition to the HRMA, Serena has also volunteered with Dress for Success as a Career Advisor for the last 2 years. This is Serena's first year as an Advisory Council Member.
Networking – Courtney McKissock, CHRP
Courtney is currently an HR Advisor at Omicron Canada Inc. She is a graduate of University of Western Ontario where she completed her Bachelor of Management and Organizational Studies with a specialization in Human Resources. Courtney started volunteering at events with HRMA several years ago and this is her second year on the Advisory Council as the Networking Co-Lead.
Post Secondary – Kevin Chiu
Kevin is an HR Business Partner with the BMO Financial Group. This is his first year on the Advisory Council, with prior involvement as a post-secondary student representative and as a member of the mentoring portfolio. He is a graduate of the Sauder School of Business at UBC.
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Jay-Z has had 9 albums (If we include this one) that went platinum. This was considered to be his last one, so with this line he says that he doesn't need a 10th album, he already told you everything he had to. If you still don't understand that you can't mess with Hova, it's only your fault!
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Jim Donelon
|James J. "Jim" Donelon
|Louisiana Insurance Commissioner
|Assumed office
February 15, 2006
|Preceded by
|J. Robert Wooley
|Louisiana State Representative from District 98 (Jefferson Parish)
|In office
1982 – June 30, 2001
|Preceded by
|Charles Grisbaum, Jr.
|Succeeded by
|Tom Capella
|President of Jefferson Parish, equivalent of Mayor
|In office
|Personal details
December 14, 1944
New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
|Political party
|Merilynn Boudreaux Donelon
|Four daughters
|Metairie, Jefferson Parish, Louisiana
|Alma mater
|Jesuit High School
|Roman Catholic
|(1) Having held his current position since 2006, Commissioner Donelon is considered an expert in matters of insurance and risk management.
(2) Donelon has also been a state representative and the equivalent of a mayor, but he has lost races for the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, and a judgeship.
James J. "Jim" Donelon (born December 14, 1944) has been the Republican insurance commissioner of Louisiana since February 15, 2006. Donelon won a full-term as commissioner in the October 20, 2007 nonpartisan blanket primary. He finished with 606,534 votes (51 percent) and defeated three opponents, the closest of whom, Democrat Jim Crowley, polled 423,722 (36 percent). Two other Republican candidates garnered the remaining 13 percent.[1]
Donelon was first elected to complete a 15-month unexpired term as insurance commissioner in a special election held on September 30, 2006. He polled 50.1 percent of the ballots cast in a low-turnout election. His 283,316 votes were 847 more than the tabulations of his two opponents combined. Republican state Senator James David Cain of Sabine Parish polled 222,414 (39 percent); S.B.A. Zaitoon of the Libertarian Party, received 60,094 votes (11 percent). There was no Democrat in the special election. Donelon ran strongest in urban areas; Cain, in rural parishes and small towns.
Donelon became commissioner when Democrat J. Robert Wooley resigned to become a lobbyist for the high-powered law firm Adams and Reese in Baton Rouge. Wooley appointed Donelon as his first deputy in 2001, and under the Louisiana Constitution of 1974, Donelon automatically became temporary commissioner.
Wooley said that he chose Donelon to be his chief deputy because of Donelon's impeccable reputation and his extensive knowledge of insurance. "Jim was the only guy I knew who could help me restore the credibility and integrity of an office embarrassed because the three previous insurance commissioners had gone to jail ... [H]e is a consumer advocate who does the right thing for the right reasons, and he knows insurance inside and out. I believe he is the most qualified commissioner of insurance ever to assume the position", Wooley said.
Winning and losing[edit]
In 1975, Donelon ran successfully for Jefferson Parish President, the equivalent of Mayor of the large suburban parish outside New Orleans. He was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives in 1982, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, and 1999. He resigned midway through his fifth full term to join Wooley's staff.
In 1979, Donelon passed up a reelection bid to the Jefferson Parish Council to make an unsuccessful race for Lieutenant Governor against his then fellow Democrat, Robert Louis "Bobby" Freeman of Plaquemine in Iberville Parish. Donelon was considered the "conservative" in that race to the "liberal" Freeman. Most of the supporters of David C. Treen, the winner of the gubernatorial election that year, are believed to have backed Donelon, and most of the backers of Democrat Louis J. Lambert went with Freeman. There was also a Republican in the race, Russel C. "Russ" Kiger, II, then a field representative of the National Cash Register Company based in Baton Rouge. Kiger said that his views parallelled those of Treen and claimed that his non-political technical background would have benefited state government.[2] Yet, Kiger polled only 46,847 votes in the primary, fewer than half of the registered Republicans then on the Louisiana voter rolls, and was hence eliminated from the Donelon-Freeman general election.[3] Jesse Monroe Knowles, a state senator and decorated World War II veteran from Lake Charles, was yet another candidate in the lieutenant governor's contest. Early in 1980, both Donelon and Knowles switched to Republican affiliation.[4]
In the spring of 1980, Donelon ran unsuccessfully as the Republican consensus choice for the seat that Treen vacated in the United States House of Representatives from the 3rd congressional district. He was defeated by the Democrat Billy Tauzin, who fourteen years later in 1995 switched to Republican affiliation. In 1998, Donelon lost a race for the U.S. Senate against the Democrat John Breaux. Both Tauzin and Breaux retired from the House and Senate, respectively, in January 2005.[citation needed] In the spring of 1999, Donelon lost still another race to a fellow Republican for a state judgeship in Jefferson Parish.
Early years and military services[edit]
Donelon was born in New Orleans. He graduated from Jesuit High School, the University of New Orleans, and Loyola University New Orleans School of Law. In 1986, he was the first recipient of the Homer L. Hitt Distinguished Alumnus of the Year award for the University of New Orleans.
Donelon serves on the Executive Committee of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and is chairman of the NAIC Surplus Lines Task Force. He is also on the Board of Directors of the New Orleans Alliance for the Mentally Ill and the Blood Center for Southeast Louisiana. The Alliance for Good Government honored Donelon as both "Outstanding Jefferson Parish Official" and "Legislator of Distinction".[citation needed]
Donelon retired after 33 years of service as State Judge Advocate for the Louisiana Army National Guard. He held the rank of colonel and received the prestigious Legion of Merit medal.
U.S. House campaign, 1980[edit]
On February 20, 1980, he switched to Republican affiliation to run for the Third Congressional District seat vacated when David Treen became governor. Treen urged the party to coalesce behind Donelon even though there were other longer-tenured Republicans who were interested in making the race. Donelon attracted three Democratic opponents in the special election. The strongest was state Representative Billy Tauzin, then of Thibodaux in Lafourche Parish, who was the chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee. Also in the race was Democratic state Senator Anthony Guarisco, Jr., of Morgan City in St. Mary Parish, considered a "fiscal conservative" but a "social liberal", who was a strong proponent of the unratified Equal Rights Amendment. Robert "Bob" Namer, who criticized the other three candidates for excessive campaign spending, ran as a Democrat but later switched to the GOP.
Tauzin filed with the Federal Election Commission a complaint which charged that Donelon's campaign donations were tainted. He cited Donelon's series of letters of credit with no interest required through the Jefferson Bank and Trust Company. Such loans violated federal election law, Tauzin noted. Donelon in turn claimed that the first Mrs. Tauzin obtained a $60,000 loan for her husband's campaign and criticized Tauzin for making "a friviolous charge . . . in the waning days of the campaign."
Former Governor Edwin Washington Edwards had initially told Donelon, who had been an Edwards aide prior to 1975, that Edwards would not become involved in the campaign. When Treen began to campaign for Donelon, Edwards endorsed Tauzin, a former floor leader for Edwards. Donelon entered the first round of balloting as a slight favorite in that he had won some 57 percent of the vote in the parishes which then comprised the Third District in the lieutenant governor's race against Bobby Freeman just seven months earlier. Guarisco, who was endorsed by the New Orleans Times-Picayune, which had supported Treen for governor in 1979, said that he did not want the support of either Edwards or Treen because he was "independent of all that." Tauzin was also endorsed by Lieutenant Governor Freeman, Senator Russell B. Long and Congressman John Breaux, whom Donelon would oppose 18 years later in a Senate race.
Donelon led in the first balloting with 37,191 votes (45.1 percent), but he had peaked and could not sufficiently broaden his appeal into the special election runoff. Tauzin followed with 35,384 ballots (42.9 percent); Guarisco had 8,827 (10.7 percent), and Namer only 1,0670 (1.3 percent). Donelon won his own Jefferson Parish with 67.4 percent and eked out a bare 50.5 percent in often Republican-leaning Iberia Parish at the western end of the district. In the other French parishes, Donelon fared poorly, taking just 14.9 percent in Tauzin's home base of Lafourche, 33.5 percent in Terrebonne Parish (Houma), 27.3 percent in St. Mary Parish, 30.2 percent in the two St. Martin Parish precincts in the district, and 38.7 percent in St. Charles Parish. Some 60 percent of Donelon's vote came from Jefferson Parish.
The Republican National Committee joined the National Republican Congressional Committee to raise money nationwide for Donelon. RNC Chairman William "Bill" Brock of Tennessee and congressional chairman Congressman Guy Vander Jagt of Michigan, said that funds were need to purchase media and newspaper advertising to reach undecided voters and to conduct a massive "get-out-the-vote" drive. Brock and Vander Jagt said that the Louisiana special election was "[a]n opportunity to hold this congressional seat. Donelon is an outstanding Republican and former Jefferson Parish president. His Democrat opponent [future Republican Tauzin] is pro-big labor and a big spender. Democrats and labor bosses will go all out with massive campaign blitz to win control of this district. Republican leaders in Louisiana join us in urgently requesting your immediate action to stop them ...".
The Republican effort to elect Donelon to hold the Treen seat fell short. Tauzin prevailed with 62,108 votes (53.1 percent) to Donelon's 54,815 ballots (46.9 percent). Donelon's 2/3 majority in Jefferson Parish was insufficient to offset huge Tauzin majorities in Lafourche, St. Charles, St. Mary, St. Martin, and Terrebonne parishes. In Iberia Parish, the two split the vote, with Tauzin securing 50.1 percent. The turnout in the May 17 special election runoff was 116,923, compared to 82,462 in the April 19 first round of balloting. The greater participation occurred despite flooding that inundated much of south Louisiana the previous day. Donelon announced after his defeat that he would not challenge Tauzin for a full term later in the year. Tauzin became unbeatable in the district. Even when he switched parties, he was then untouchable by a Democratic opponent.
Election to legislature, 1982[edit]
In a special election in 1982, Donelon won the seat vacated by the resignation of Representative Charles Grisbaum, Jr., a Republican. Grisbaum, who became a judge on the new Fifth Circuit Court of Appeal in Gretna, the seat of Jefferson Parish, had also run for Congress as a Democrat in 1974 against Republican Representative Treen. Grisbaum became a friend of Treen's during that campaign, and, in 1977, he switched parties while continuing his legislative service from Jefferson Parish. Grisbaum by 1980 had become one of Treen's point men in the legislature.
Donelon, who followed in Grisbaum's path, also has ties to Treen. It was then newly inaugurated Governor Treen in 1980, who proposed that Republicans unite behind Donelon for the special election to choose Treen's congressional successor. In 1996–1997, the Christian Coalition gave him an overall 80 percent rating for that legislative session.
After he won repeated legislative reelection in Jefferson Parish, Donelon became his party's "sacrificial lamb" in 1998 against popular Democratic Senator John Breaux of Crowley in Acadia Parish, who was seeking his third and, as it turned out, final term in the U.S. Senate. Donelon stepped up to run when other candidates deferred to the inevitability of Breaux's reelection. The race was not close. Breaux won the nonpartisan blanket primary, often called the jungle primary, outright with 620,504 votes (64 percent). Donelon trailed with 306,616 (32 percent). The remaining 4 percent was shared by a half-dozen minor candidates, including L.D. Knox of Winnsboro, who legally changed his name to "None of the Above" Knox to stress the need for greater candidate choice to reject all declared candidates.[citation needed]
Donelon held the legislative seat, District 98, for nineteen years until his resignation on June 30, 2001. As he took the position in the Department of Insurance, Donelon was succeeded by a fellow Republican, Thomas John "Tom" Capella. Before he left the legislature, Donelon ran in a special judicial election on March 27, 1999. He was defeated by Republican Ronald Bodenheimer, who polled 8,981 votes (55 percent) to Donelon's 7,300 (45 percent). In that race Donelon had unsuccessfully used the slogan "Who Better to Interpret the Laws Than the Person Who Wrote Them". Bodenheimer, a former prosecutor, went to prison on conviction of having conspired to plant the prescription painkiller OxyContin in the automobile of an FBI informant who frequently complained about drug trafficking and zoning violations at the judge's marina.
In 1993, Donelon, along with fellow lawmakers Kernan "Skip" Hand, Ken Hollis, and Steve Theriot, all of the New Orleans suburbs, admitted to having given Tulane University scholarships to their children. Legislators are allowed under an 1884 law to designate one Tulane scholarship recipient per year, but the practice of giving such awards, totaling $17,000 in 1993 dollars, to family members had been previously unknown.[5]
As Insurance Commissioner[edit]
Donelon served in the Louisiana State House while he maintained his private law practice. In the legislature, he was chairman of the Committee on Insurance and Co-Chairman of the Republican legislative delegation. He was sworn in as insurance commissioner in February 2006.[6]
On June 5, 2006, Commissioner Donelon issued Advisory Letter 06-04 to the approximately one hundred companies with homeowners insurance policies in Louisiana. The letter requests their cooperation in extending from one to two years the prescriptive period for policyholders with Hurricane Katrina and/or Rita claims. In most cases, a Louisiana policyholder's right to file suit on a homeowners insurance claim is limited to twelve months.
"Given the unprecedented number of claims following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, one year is simply not going to be enough time for many policyholders and insurance companies to work out a settlement that is in the best interest of both", Donelon said. He asked insurers to file with his department on or before August 1, 2006, the necessary paperwork to put the extension into effect. Donelon conducted a month-long, statewide storm awareness tour: "As I talked to policyholders and insurance industry representatives throughout the state, I became certain that extending the prescriptive period is the right thing to do", Donelon said.
Wooley said that he had planned to resign prior to the hurricanes, "[but] when Katrina hit, we decided we had to try to get through at least the crisis part of it". Wooley said that he had accomplished most of his goals as commissioner prior to the hurricane, the most important of which was restoring the public image of the Department of Insurance.[citation needed]
Wooley joined the department in 1999 as then-Commissioner James H. "Jim" Brown's chief deputy. In the fall of 2000, Brown, a Democrat, was convicted of lying to an FBI agent, and Wooley moved up to the commissioner's position. Wooley was the first commissioner to leave office without a streak of scandal. His predecessors went to prison. Brown served a six-month sentence in the facility in Oakdale in Allen Parish. Democrat Douglas D. "Doug" Green of Baton Rouge received twenty-five years for his part in the Champion Insurance scandal of the late 1980s but served only eleven years. Sherman A. Bernard, who is also remembered for having opposed the Democratic nomination of Senator Russell Long in 1974, served time for extorting bribes from insurance companies doing business with the state.[7]
Commissioner Donelon clashed with former Legislative Auditor Steve Theriot, one of Donelon's former legislative colleagues who had also obtained Tulane scholarships for a family member. As part of an investigation, Theriot demanded department records from Donelon regarding the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. Theriot's probe led to the indictment of the corporation's former president, Terry Lisotta.[8] Ultimately, Theriot had to obtain a court order to inspect the records, which Donelon originally said were off limits.[9]
September 30, 2006, special election[edit]
In the special election, Donelon faced a fellow Democrat-turned-Republican in state Senator James David Cain of Dry Creek. Cain questioned Donelon's commitment to the Republican Party because of Donelon's acceptance of the staff appointment from the Democrat Wooley. Yet, Donelon has been a registered Republican for twenty years longer than has Cain. Cain's opponents say that he violated Ronald W. Reagan's "Eleventh Commandment": "Thou shall not speak ill of another Republican." Cain's state Senate term expired on January 14, 2008.
Cain attempted to taint Donelon into a "guilt by association" with the legal problems that past Louisiana insurance commissioners have endured. Donelon fired back. The Internet site bayoubuzz.com reported that Donelon courted local insurance agencies. He, like Wooley and Wooley's former boss, Jim Brown, built a strong popularity with the industry's rank and file. Bayoubuzz.com also obtained a memo that seems to outline an aggressive strategy to appeal to frustrated homeowners still awaiting their benefits from Katrina and Rita damage. Donelon also pledged to continue Wooley's work at improving the image of the agency.[citation needed]
In his term as chairman of the Senate Insurance Committee, Cain criticized many of the policies of the Wooley administration, which Donelon has continued. Cain decried as "too little, too late" investigations by the Department of Insurance conducted against companies that tried to avoid reimbursing customers. He also attacked Donelon in the post-storm era, most notably over the continued operations of the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corporation.[citation needed]
October 22, 2011 Election[edit]
Donelon was challenged for his second full term as commissioner in the primary held on October 22, 2011, by public-interest attorney Donald C. Hodge. During the campaign, questions arose about the ethics of the Department of Insurance, the high cost of insurance rates, and the amount of funds that Donelon received from insurance companies.[10] Donelon, however, handily prevailed with 651,285 votes (67.5 percent) to Hodge's 313,931 (32.5 percent).[11]
A Roman Catholic, Donelon is married to the former Merilynn Boudreaux. They reside in Jefferson Parish and are the parents of four daughters and, to date, the grandparents of five granddaughters and one grandson.
- ^ Louisiana Secretary of State-Multi-Parish Elections Inquiry
- ^ Shreveport Journal, October 11, 1979, special election supplement
- ^ Alexandria Daily Town Talk, November 10, 1979, p. 3D
- ^ Shreveport Journal, February 21, 1980, p[. 13C
- ^ Dyer, Scott (17 June 1993). "Scholarship Controversy Grows". The Advocate (Baton Rouge). p. 1-A.
- ^ "Donelon Sworn In as Louisiana Commissioner; Predecessor Wooley Joins Law Firm". pianet.com. February 22, 2006. Retrieved March 22, 2015.
- ^ "Jim Bradshaw, "Louisiana's seen several jailed state officials", October 2002". capitolwatch.reallouisiana.com. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
- ^ "Jan Moller, "Legislative auditor Steve Theriot to retire; assistant to handle duties temporarily", November 3, 2009". New Orleans Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
- ^ "Ron Thibodeaux, "Auditor's staff begins scrutiny of Insurance Department records", August 17, 2009". New Orleans Times-Picayune. Retrieved November 21, 2009.
- ^ http://www.stopjimdonelon.com/
- ^ "Louisiana primary election returns, October 22, 2011". staticresults.sos.la.gov. Retrieved October 22, 2011.
- Congressional Quarterly Weekly Report, April 12, 1980, 981; April 26, 1980, 1086
- New Orleans Times-Picayune, April 19, 1980
- Alexandria Daily Town Talk, April 17, 1980
- Letter from National Republican Congressional Committee, Washington, D.C., to GOP donors nationwide, May 1980
External links[edit]
- http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/1998/10/15/politics/main20096.shtml
- http://www.ldi.state.la.us/Donelon_bio.htm
- http://www.louisianaweekly.com/weekly/news/articlegate.pl?20060626v
- http://www.2theadvocate.com/news/2251077.html
- http://www.bayoubuzz.com/articles.aspx?aid=6528
- http://www.yourlawyer.com/articles/read/11826
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Since polygamy will keep rearing its ugly head every time we try to talk about Heavenly Mother, I've given it its very own post, as promised. Polygamy occupies an uneasy place in the psyche of many Mormons today. Although the practice was abandoned by the church in the early 20th century, it is exotic and taboo enough that it continues to be one of the public's primary associations with Mormons. However, even within the church, the idea of polygamy (and specifically, polygyny) continues to complicate theology and life. Today I'd like to take a deeply personal look at some of the... Read more »
General Doctrine
The blood of Israel in Europe
At a multi-stake conference in Berlin in 2010, Area President Erich W. Kopischke quoted Joseph Smith as having declared that "England, Germany, Norway, Denmark, Switzerland, Holland and Belgium have a considerable amount of the blood of Israel among the people which must be gathered out." Read more »
Troubling Dreams
I keep my visions to myself.Have you any dreams you'd like to sell? Mormons tend not to keep their visions to themselves. In his recent General Conference talk "How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration for Your Personal Life," Elder Richard G. Scott seems to be inviting Mormons to do the same with their dreams. Read more »
Esoteric Mormonism: Marginal or Mainstream?
I recently finished reading Samuel Brown's In Heaven as It Is on Earth: Joseph Smith and the Early Mormon Conquest of Death (Oxford University Press, 2012; publisher's page). It's an impressive book, although I disagree with the implicit argument of the book that the esoteric branch of Joseph Smith's eclectic and diverse theology is central to his thinking and, by extension, should be central to present-day Mormonism. It is a book anyone interested in Mormon Studies should read (twice), but probably not the first or even second book on Joseph Smith that a practicing Mormon should read. Read more »
Mormon Doctrine: Confusion or Clarity?
Mormon doctrine is showing up in unlikely places lately, including the campaign trail, where earlier this week Mitt Romney squelched a questioner's short speech that started off quoting from the Pearl of Great Price. I suspect that will not be the last doctrinal question of this campaign. But the glare of heightened publicity and attention that comes with having an LDS candidate on the presidential ticket is making it evident that Mormon doctrine — simply what it is and what it isn't — is just not all that clear. Read more »
The Not-So-Great Apostasy
I have seen several notices publicizing an upcoming conference at BYU, Exploring Mormon Conceptions of the Apostasy. Sounds interesting, particularly in light of the one-paragraph blurb stating goals for the conference, which challenges rank and file members of the Church as well as scholars to reconsider LDS views of "the Great Apostasy": Examining claims of historical apostasy is a pertinent task for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the last hundred years, the Great Apostasy narrative has shaped Latter-day Saint historical assumptions, contributed to the construction of Latter-day Saint social and theological identity, and... Read more »
Under the tree: LDS Beliefs
The latest book to digest Mormon doctrine for the popular LDS audience is LDS Beliefs: A Doctrinal Reference (Deseret, 2011), by four BYU religion professors: Robert L. Millet, Camille Fronk Olson, Andrew C. Skinner, and Brent L. Top. Entries are alphabetical, with authorship and cited sources listed following each and every entry. It's out just in time for Christmas and will no doubt find its way under the tree in many LDS homes, as well it should. The best way to summarize the strengths of this one-volume reference work is to compare and contrast it with other modern attempts... Read more »
John Wesley on the Pride Cycle
Re-reading the second half of Paul Johnson's A History of Christianity last week, I ran across this interesting commentary penned by John Wesley. Here's what he wrote sometime in the late 18th century (quoted at page 368; emphasis added): Read more »
Making Mormon Documents Available
Following each General Conference I prepare a list of "Conference Books"—the works cited by speakers in the printed version of their talks. The list is always fascinating. But this time I noticed something that led me to rethink one aspect of the Church's manuals: availability. Read more »
Elder Cook and Theodicy
My last year at BYU, I sat through an Elders Quorum lesson where the teacher discussed the etymology of "atonement." I was skeptical that it actually derived from "at-one-ment," and, immediately after church ended, I walked across campus to the Writing Center, keyed in my code, and pulled out the Center's OED. And, to my surprise, I learned that, although it looks suspiciously convenient, atonement does come from "at-one-ment." Fast-forward a decade or more. I continue to be skeptical of stories that seem a little too pat and convenient, including Elder Cook's story of the missionaries who didn't board... Read more »
Creationism and LDS Seminary
It's late September and LDS high school students really should be back at school … and back at seminary. This year's course of study is the Old Testament, which covers (or has already covered) Genesis 1 and the Creation. I hope LDS seminary teachers can teach Creation without teaching Creationism. But I fear some LDS teachers won't or can't make that distinction, so it is likely some LDS seminary students are going to go home this week thinking Creationism is the LDS view about Creation. That is very sad and sets up LDS kids to have a bad experience... Read more »
Books of Interest to the LDS Nerd
A few of these are forthcoming, a few have appeared recently. I am compelled to read them all, as soon as I can get to them. Now Available Charles Harrel,"This Is My Doctrine": The Development of Mormon Theology (Kofford Books) "In this first-of-its-kind comprehensive treatment of the development of Mormon theology, Charles Harrell traces the history of Latter-day Saint doctrines from the times of the Old Testament to the present." I have my doubts that someone who does not equally control original Biblical sources and LDS history, as well as the vast amounts of secondary literature on historiography, exegesis,... Read more »
Doctrine and Practice
I enjoyed Alison's post from a couple of weeks ago, Does Gender Matter?, but I'm a little confused how the pieces fit together. The post appears to accept the nonscriptural, uncanonized Proclamation at face value, stating: "Gender is part of who we are and who we have always been. It is important. It matters." That makes it difficult to argue for reform of what is identified as a problem: "The church uses gender to delineate authority, callings, and roles." However, there is a different way to see the issue. Read more »
Taking Section 89 Seriously
Which revelations we cherish and consider central, and which one's we sideline and (sometimes literally) forget is surely a result of a complex host of variables. Local culture and politics are obviously a huge deal. The Word of Wisdom is a revelation that is particularly interesting Read more »
Making Mormons in the 21st Century
Jan Shipps always has something interesting to say about Mormonism. An essay you might not have run across is "Making Saints: In the Early Days and the Latter Days," in Contemporary Mormonism: Social Science Perspectives (Univ. of Illinois Press, 1994). It turns out that becoming a Latter-day Saint (or acquiring the characteristics of Mormon ethnicity) involves more than just conversion or joining the Church. Read more »
Sunday Morning Session
President Henry B. Eyring conducting. Discourses by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Elder Paul B. Johnson, Bishop H. David Burton, Sister Silvia H. Allred, Elder David A. Bednar and President Thomas S. Monson. Perhaps even more so than previous sessions, the theme of this session was the Church Welfare program. President Eyring mentioned the 75th anniversary of Church Welfare in his opening remarks, and the remarks of both Bishop Burton and Sister Allred focused on Welfare. Read more »
Saturday Afternoon Session
Pres. Uchtdorf conducted again, and following the customary audit report and statistical report, talks were given by Elder Boyd K. Packer, Elder Russell M. Nelson, Elder Russell J. Maynes, Elder Cecil O. Samuelsen, Elder Dallin H. Oaks and Elder M. Russell Ballard. Read more »
Balancing Political Positions with the Church and the Gospel
My earliest memory of conflict over Church decisions came because of a local stake division and boundary changes.I remember my mother venting about how one high councilor in one stake prevented the boundary change from following local political boundaries, which would have, in my mother's view, give Church members a more unified voice in local politics. Read more »
I am sure that many of you have been following the stunning events in Japan: earthquake, tsunami, meltdown. Our first personal reaction to such events is always concern and sympathy for those swept up in the ongoing human tragedy. The first LDS institutional response, when resources are available, is to forward relief supplies and helping hands to those in need of assistance. But at some later point comes personal and institutional reflection. Is this just the sort of natural tragedy that happens from time to time, or is it a divine sign of the end times? Or both? Read more »
Sometimes unintentional mistakes lead to interesting lines of thought. A few weeks ago I misheard a speaker in an LDS meeting. The speaker was quoting John 14:27, and either because of the speaker's mispronunciation or my imperfect hearing, I heard the word "live" instead of the word "leave." This lead me to think about what it means to live in peace. Read more »
Notable Race-Related Changes to Footnotes and Chapter Headings in the Standard Works
Marvin Perkins is a Latter-day Saint music producer who is currently the Public Affairs Co-chair for the Genesis Group and who has worked to nurture understanding between African Americans and Latter-day Saints and attack misconceptions (see our 12 Questions series with Brother Perkins from 2009). This morning, Brother Perkins circulated the following email to his "Blacks in the Scriptures" listserve (which is re-posted here with his permission): ______________________________ Friends, Many of you have recognized the new LDS.org website. Some of you have recognized that with the new site also came changes to chapter headings and footnotes in the scriptures. ... Read more »
Apportionment tomorrow likely means more Mormons in U. S. Congress
On December 21st the U.S. Census Bureau will release the initial results of the 2010 census and indicate which states will gain members of Congress and which states will lose members of Congress. From the estimates made by third parties, it seems likely that the number of Mormons in Congress will increase as a result. Read more »
Church and Family
After a flurry of posts related to the new edition of the CHI (now titled Handbook 1 and Handbook 2), the Bloggernacle has fallen silent. (The Salt Lake Tribune has followed up with a helpful article.) One of the new features of Handbook 2 ("H2″) highlighted in the worldwide training broadcast is the three introductory chapters that provide a foundational and doctrinal context for the guidance given in the balance of the book. I am going to note a few statements given in the four pages of Chapter 1, "Families and the Church in God's Plan," with short comments... Read more »


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4-Day Classical Greece Tour: Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora
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- 4-day Greece tour of Classical Greece attractions
- See four UNESCO World Heritage Sites with an expert guide
- Explore important archeological sites at Epidaurus, Mycenae, Olympia and Delphi
- Stroll through the Delphi Archeological Museum and see relics like the Sphinx of Naxos
- Visit monasteries at the rock towers of Meteora
- Overnight accommodation in centrally located 3- or 4-star hotels
Why Our Insiders Chose This Tour
Become totally immersed in history and Greek legend. You'll have ample free time at world-renowned archaeological sites.
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Leave Athens behind and head west to Corinth Canal - your first stop of the day! Linking the Gulf of Corinth with the Saronic Gulf, the canal is narrow, and the ancient ships that once passed through have been replaced with bungee jumpers. After exploring, continue on to Mycenae for a walking tour. Learn about the development of Classical Greek culture as you walk through this fascinating archeological site.
After lunch (own expense) in Mycenae, travel to Epidaurus for a tour of its archaeological site, stopping to see the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Sanctuary of Asklepios (shrine to the Greek god of medicine). Contine to Nauplia - a pretty seaport town - where you'll have the evening to spend at leisure.
Overnight: Amalia (4-star hotel) in Nauplia
Day 2: Nauplia - Olympia - Antirion - Delphi (B, D)
After breakfast, set off with your guide by luxury coach, and visit the Archeological Site of Olympia. Home to the Atlis (Sanctuary of the Gods), the site was a mecca for ancient Greeks who came here to worship Zeus. See incredible ruins like the Stadium of Olympia, where the country's ancient Olympic Games were held.
In the afternoon, board your coach for a scenic drive to Antirion, passing the towns of Patras. Cross over the Rion-Antirion Bridge - considered a landmark of 21st-century Greece - and then sightsee independently in Antirion and the nearby town of Nafpaktos. Finish your day with a relaxing meal at your hotel in Delphi.
Overnight: Parnassos or Hermes (3-star), or Amalia (4-star) in Delphi
Day 3: Delphi - Kalambakka (B, D)
Rise early and meet your guide to explore Delphi - one of the most important archeological digs in Europe. As you walk around this stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site with your guide, see monuments like the Sanctuary of Athena.
Head inside the Delphi Archeological Museum and encounter numerous artifacts and relics that date back to 15th century BC. Watch out for the Charioteer of Delphi and the intriguing Sphinx of Naxos. After spending most of your day in Delphi, head to Kalambakka by coach, traveling through the eye-catching towns of Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala. Enjoy dinner at your hotel and then relax at leisure.
Overnight: 4-star or 3-star hotel in central Kalambakka
Day 4: Kalambakka - Meteora - Athens (B)
Leave your hotel to visit the rock towers of Meteora - incredible sandstone peaks topped with 11th-century monasteries. With your guide, make your way up the walking trails to visit these monasteries, enjoying breathtaking panoramic views from the top.
After spending the morning exploring Meteora, head back to Athens by coach, stopping in the town of Thermopylae and at Kamena Voural hot springs. Arrive back in Athens at approximately 7pm.
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Stuffed Figs In Chocolate Sauce
|Ground almonds
|3 1⁄2 Ounce
|Superfine sugar
|3 1⁄2 Ounce
|Lemon juice
|1 Teaspoon
|Milk chocolate
|3 1⁄2 Ounce
|Cane sugar syrup
|2 Tablespoon
|Unsweetened condensed milk
|1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
|Raspberry liqueur
|2 Tablespoon
Whisk the egg in a cup.
Mix the ground almonds and sugar in a bowl.
Stir in the iemon juice and the beaten egg, mixing with a fork.
Work the mixture to a smooth paste with the fingers.
Rinse the figs under plenty of cold running water.
Pat dry on kitchen paper.
Cutin quarters without separating thequarters from the base.
Stuff with the almond paste and close up as much as possible.
Put on a wire rack.
Break the chocolate into pieces and put in a bowl with the cane sugar syrup and condensed milk.
Heat on HIGH in the microwave oven for 2 minutes, watching to make sure that the mixture does not boil over.
Remove from the oven and stir until smooth.
Add the raspberry liqueur and stir again.
Leave to cool.
Coat the stuffed figs with the chocolate sauce, taking care to cover completely.
Leave to cool.
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21 CFR 1315.34 - Obtaining an import quota.
(a) Any person who is registered to import ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine, or whose requirement of registration is waived pursuant to § 1309.24(c) of this chapter, and who desires to import during the next calendar year any ephedrine, pseudoephedrine, or phenylpropanolamine or drug products containing these chemicals, must apply on DEA Form 488 for an import quota for the chemical. A separate application must be made for each chemical desired to be imported.
(2) The name and address of a contact person and contact information (telephone number, fax number, e-mail address).
(5) For finished dosage forms, the official name, common or usual name, chemical name, or brand name, NDC number, and the authority to market the drug product under the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act of each form to be imported.
(i) Distribution/Sales—name, address, and registration number (if applicable) of each customer and the amount sold.
(c) For each form of the chemical (bulk or dosage unit), the applicant must state the quantity desired for import during the next calendar year.
(d) DEA Form 488 must be filed on or before April 1 of the year preceding the calendar year for which the import quota is being applied. Copies of DEA Form 488 may be obtained from the Office of Diversion Control Web site, and must be filed with the Drug & Chemical Evaluation Section. See the Table of DEA Mailing Addresses in § 1321.01 of this chapter for the current mailing address.
(f) On or before July 1 of the year preceding the calendar year during which the quota shall be effective, the Administrator shall issue to each qualified applicant an import quota authorizing him to import:
(1) All quantities of the chemical necessary to manufacture products that registered manufacturers are authorized to manufacture pursuant to § 1315.23; and
(2) Such other quantities of the chemical that the applicant has applied to import and that are consistent with his past imports, the estimated medical, scientific, and industrial needs of the United States, the establishment and maintenance of reserve stocks, and the total quantity of the chemical that will be produced.
[72 FR 37448, July 10, 2007, as amended at 75 FR 10684, Mar. 9, 2010]
Title 21 published on 2014-04-01
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Latest Space Interferometry Mission Stories
Many scientists speculate that our galaxy could be full of places like Pandora from the movie "Avatar" -- Earth-like worlds in solar systems besides our own.
Astronomers have snapped a picture of three planets orbiting a star beyond our own using a modest-sized telescope on the ground.
As the manager of the Michelson Science Center at Caltech, Imel coordinates a team of scientists and engineers whose goal is to find the elusive Earthlike planet.
Astronomers at NASA's JPL have recently concluded that the upcoming planet-finding mission, SIM PlanetQuest, would be able to detect an Earth-like planet around the star 40 Eridani, a planet familiar to "Star Trek" fans as "Vulcan."
More than a decade after the first planets beyond our solar system were found, astronomers have discovered about 200 of these "extrasolar planets," as they're called.
Where are the other Earths? Answering that question is just the first step in NASA's long-range quest to look for life around stars beyond our solar system, according to Dr. Wesley Traub. And to answer it, he says, we have to go into space.
Employing a similar principle, a team led by Andrew Gould of Ohio State University will hunt for hard-to-see celestial objects, like black holes and dark matter, by observing how they affect light coming from stars behind them.
It is the job of astronomers to put numbers on the stupefying vastness of space and the objects it holds. That's how they get the universe to spill its secrets. The SIM PlanetQuest space telescope will lay the foundation for a real-life guide to the galaxy.
Are we alone in the universe? Are there planets like Earth around other "suns" that might harbor life? Thanks to a recent technology breakthrough on a key NASA planet-finding project, the dream of answering those questions is no longer light-years away.
Most extrasolar planets discovered so far are "hot Jupiters," gas giants orbiting close to their parent stars. But according to current theory, such planets should form much farther from their stars, where temperatures are cold enough for water and other volatiles to freeze. How will scientists find the answer this mystery?
- A handkerchief.
- Specifically— The legendary sweat-cloth; the handkerchief of St. Veronica, according to tradition miraculously impressed with the mask of Christ; also, the napkin about Christ's head (Johu xx. 7).
- In general, any miraculous portrait of Christ.