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Minor in American Studies
American studies is an interdisciplinary approach to studying American life and culture. Drawing on the expertise and methodologies of a variety of subjects, American studies offers students the opportunity to examine their world critically and understand their place in it. American studies is an ideal minor for students planning for graduate work or professional careers in business, engineering, and law because it grounds these practical fields in a strong humanistic tradition.
|Required Courses
|American Government I *
|Select one of the following:
|United States History to 1815
|United States History, 1815-1900
|United States History since 1900
|Two US History courses
|Some examples of US History courses include the following:
|United States Civil Rights Movement
|American Slavery
|Freedom in America
|Race and Film in United States History
|History of American Business
|History of Work & Workers in America
|Women and Work in America
|Women in American History
|The United States Civil War
|Two US Government or US Politics courses
|Some examples of US Government or US Politics courses include the following:
|American Government II
|Constitutional Law I
|State & Local Government
|Public Opinion & Propaganda
|Constitutional Law II
|Constitutional Law III
|Politics, Law, & Justice
|Supreme Court and American Politics
|Select two of the following:
|American Literature I
|American Literature II
|History of Jazz
|American Popular Music
|Race and Ethnic Relations
|Environmental Movements in America
|Total Credits
Or, if a History or Political Science major, PSCI 110 may be substituted with a third course from the PSCI courses listed.
Writing-Intensive Course Requirements
In order to graduate, all students must pass three writing-intensive courses after their freshman year. Two writing-intensive courses must be in a student's major. The third can be in any discipline. Students are advised to take one writing-intensive class each year, beginning with the sophomore year, and to avoid "clustering" these courses near the end of their matriculation. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.
A "WI" next to a course in this catalog may indicate that this course can fulfill a writing-intensive requirement. For the most up-to-date list of writing-intensive courses being offered, students should check the Writing Intensive Course List at the University Writing Center. Students scheduling their courses can also conduct a search for courses with the attribute "WI" to bring up a list of all writing-intensive courses available that term. Transfer students need to meet with an academic advisor to review the number of writing-intensive courses required to graduate.


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FRIDAY NIGHTS AT NOMA: ARTIST PERSPECTIVE BY GEORGE SCHMIDT5 - 9 p.m. June 27, 2014
Join us this Friday for music by Daniele Spadavecchia, plus enjoy free art activities at our Art on the Spot table.
- 5-8 p.m.: Art on the Spot
- 5:30-8:30 p.m.: Music by Daniele Spadavecchia
- 6 p.m.: Artist Perspective on Hale Woodruff by artist George Schmidt
- 6:30 p.m.: "The Artful Palate" Cooking Demonstration in Cafe NOMA
About Daniele Spadavecchia
Daniele Spadavecchia has been performing gypsy jazz guitar for more than a dozen years. He was born and raised in Alessandria, Italy and started playing acoustic guitar at the age of 11. By the age of 16 he was constantly practicing. Soon after, he was invited to sit in on stage with Phil Guy (Buddy Guy's brother), strongly influencing him as the singer and guitarist predicted that soon he was going to be a professional performer. Daniele took it to heart starting various bands working for ten years in North Italy, Tuscany, Rome and Naples and eventually relocating to New Orleans in 2002.
Daniele has a charming and joyful presence on stage making everybody feel at ease while having fun. He uses this as a starting point for getting deeper into the sounds bringing the listener into the musical journeys he went through during his life. From blues and R&B, traditional jazz, gypsy jazz, progressive rock and all that relates to the Mediterranean basin, including his Italian roots, classical and flamenco. He loves to improvise and mix different styles together reaching unexpected sonorities.
Daniele has taken part in many important events including the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage festival, New Orleans French Quarter Festival, Italian American festivals in Washington DC, New Orleans and San Diego, along with numerous radio and TV appearances.
About George Schmidt
George is an oxymoron typical of the City of New Orleans—a creative reactionary. George's anti-modernism is best expressed by Leon Alberti in the 15th century treatise, On Painting; "Painting exists in order that the dead should live again and the distant brought near." George maintained his rigorous classical style in interpreting New Orleans and her history in a number of major canvases depicting, "A History of Jazz" with their accompanying studies, which was exhibited along with the studies, in a one man show at the New Orleans Museum of Art, and now to be seen at Generations Hall, "A History of Carnival", painted for the Inter-Continetal Hotel in New Orleans and numerous canvases illustrating scenes from the City's artistic past. George was the first artist in residence at the Louisiana World Exposition in 1984. In 1999, he was invited to exhibit his drawing of "Nick LaRocca at the Corner of Canal and Royal Streets,1915?, and a painting of "The Arrest of Louis Armstrong" at the Biennale in Florence, Italy.
George's masterfully drawn and richly painted works are represented in numerous public and private collections in the United States, Europe and Asia. He has been extensively profiled in film, television, print interviews and documentaries that have been released throughout the world. Recently George was featured on 'The American Experience' on PBS and other national media post Hurricane Katrina and has been featured on National Public Radio and in Louisiana Cultural Vistas, Offbeat and InConcert magazines.
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Grant Traylor: Daniel ready for opportunity against Boilermakers
Armonze Daniel is coming off of his best performance as a Marshall University football player just in time to go back home.
Daniel's starred at Avon (Ind.) High School, which is approximately just 60 miles from West Lafayette, and he is eager to get back and play in the Hoosier State once more.
He gets that opportunity Saturday when Marshall takes on Purdue at Ross-Ade Stadium.
"I'm definitely excited, man, I'm going to be honest with you," Daniel said. "I'm ready to play, no matter what the circumstances."
Daniel is a young player who came to Marshall as a linebacker, but made the switch to defensive end to help the Thundering Herd's rush defense.
It has taken the redshirt freshman a bit to get adjusted to the new position, but Daniel finally got his feet underneath him against Rice last week.
"Armonze Daniel played 20-plus and made some good plays, which is critical for us to start rolling him in there more," Marshall head oach Doc Holliday said. "He's got some confidence and we have to trust in him and trust that he can make some plays. He'll play more now, and that's what it's all about."
Daniel said he is ready for whatever role he can find against Purdue, a school that he visited along with his younger brother Elijah while he was in high school.
He has implored teammates to give up their unused tickets for the game so he can accommodate his traveling party coming to see him.
"I've got like nine tickets in my locker right now," he said. "Some of my family, friends, my old coaching staff, some more family from Illinois -- they are all coming down to see me play."
Given Daniel's 6-foot-3, 235-pound frame and his experience at linebacker, he could become a critical piece to this week's puzzle for keeping the defense fresh against a Purdue team that is going to bring the ball right at the Herd behind its large offensive front.
Holliday stopped short of saying that he would be used at both linebacker and defensive end, however.
"The one thing that you have to be careful of with any young player is if you try to do too much with them, you get nothing out of them. ..." Holliday said. "We have to be careful with him and all of our guys of trying to give them too much to do because then they are thinking and not playing, and that can't happen defensively."
Still, Daniel is preparing as best he can to be involved in whatever role needed this week.
"I'm spending the restof the week preparing and studying so that I can do my job on Saturday," Daniel said. "Just going out to play that team gets me excited."
UNIQUE ATMOSPHERE: Ross-Ade Stadium is one of the more unique venues in college football.
It is one of few facilities around that still have natural grass, and there are no permanent lights at the stadium. For television games, portable lights are brought in by truck.
"It's a nice place to play," Marshall offensive coordinator Bill Legg said. "It's a great atmosphere and the field is a marvelous field. It's one of the few grass fields still left out there, and the grounds crew and the people involved with it do a marvelous job. Our kids will enjoy going there and playing. I firmly believe that."
QB CLUB: Doc Holliday is the speaker for Thursday's luncheon of the Huntington QB Club in Pullman Plaza Hotel. Doors open at 11:30 a.m.
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"The New York Times" bestselling novel that "enchants on first reading and only improves on the second" ("The Philadelphia Inquirer")
This sophisticated and entertaining first novel presents the story of a young woman whose life is on the brink of transformation. On the last night of 1937, twenty-five-year-old Katey Kontent is in a second-rate Greenwich Village jazz bar when Tinker Grey, a handsome banker, happens to sit down at the neighboring table. This chance encounter and its startling consequences propel Katey on a year-long journey into the upper echelons of New York society where she will have little to rely upon other than a bracing wit and her own brand of cool nerve. With its sparkling depiction of New York's social strata, its intricate imagery and themes, and its immensely appealing characters, "Rules of Civility" won the hearts of readers and critics alike.
- At the outset, Rules of Civility appears to be about the interrelationship between Katey, Tinker, and Eve; but then events quickly lead Eve and Tinker off stage. Are Dicky Vanderwhile, Wallace Wolcott, Bitsy, Peaches, Hank and Anne Grandyn as essential to Katey's "story" as Tinker and Eve? If so, what role do you think each plays in fashioning the Katey of the future?
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"An irresistible and astonishingly assured debut about working class-women and world-weary WASPs in 1930s New York…in the crisp, noirish prose of the era, Towles portrays complex relationships in a city that is at once melting pot and elitist enclave – and a thoroughly modern heroine who fearlessly claims her place in it." —O, the Oprah Magazine
"With this snappy period piece, Towles resurrects the cinematic black-and-white Manhattan of the golden age…[his] characters are youthful Americans in tricky times, trying to create authentic lives." —The New York Times Book Review
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"Glittering…filled with snappy dialogue, sharp observations and an array of terrifically drawn characters…Towles writes with grace and verve about the mores and manners of a society on the cusp of radical change." —NPR.org
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SANFORD, Fla. — Trayvon Martin's DNA was not found on the grip of George Zimmerman's gun, and Zimmerman's DNA was not found under the unarmed teen's fingernails, a law enforcement expert said Wednesday in testimony that prosecutors hope will refute the neighborhood watch volunteer's self-defense claim.
Zimmerman has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder and says he shot the 17-year-old in the chest to protect himself as Martin reached for his firearm during a fight.
Judge Debra Nelson dismissed jurors without the prosecution having rested its case as it had hoped to do by day's end. Nelson won't resume testimony until Friday morning, giving jurors the Fourth of July off. They will remain sequestered during the holiday break.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement DNA expert Anthony Gorgone also testified that Zimmerman's DNA was found among blood on a shirt Martin was wearing under his hooded sweatshirt.
While cross-examining Gorgone, defense attorney Don West focused on the packaging of the DNA samples, suggesting it could have led to them being degraded. Gorgone told him that Martin's two sweatshirts had been packaged in plastic while wet, instead of a paper bag where they can dry out, and when he opened the samples they smelled of ammonia and mold.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement analyst Amy Siewert also testified that tearing and residue on Martin's clothing showed the gun was directly against him when it fired.
Prosecutors have sought to portray Zimmerman as a vigilante who profiled Martin as the teen walked home on a rainy night.
They called Gorgone on the same day they presented evidence that they say shows Zimmerman had aspirations of becoming a police officer and knew about Florida's "stand-your-ground" law. The law says a person has no duty to retreat and can invoke self-defense in killing someone if it is necessary to prevent death or great bodily harm.
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Recently, The Journal issued a call to arms, inviting our readers to join us for a night at the opera. The aim was to explore the appeal of opera to a student audience, using Scottish Opera's latest production, a re-imagining of Puccini's La Bohème at the Theatre Royal in Glasgow as our context. Written in 1896 and originally set in fin de sièçle Paris, Scottish Opera transpose Puccini's most famous work to contemporary New York as it charts the doomed love affair between journalist Rodolfo (Avi Klemberg) and seamstress Mimi (Celine Byrne). Directed by Tony Award-winner Stewart Laing, this production bears few aesthetic similarities to Puccini's original but the original score, coupled with the addition of modern influences—TV, games consoles and references to Sex And The City—combine to create a piece that sparked lively debate among our panel.
"It's hard to say," says Publications student Marie O'Neill, when asked if she had any preconceptions about the performance. "Because that wasn't a normal opera... I was expecting it to be dated, a little bit old-fashioned… I was surprised that it was just singing all the way through. I thought it would be speech and music, which is what I'm used to." This opinion is seconded by The Journal's Arts Editor Marcus Kernohan, who remarks that he felt "kind of biased against opera... it's what my mum listens to".
The modernization of the setting proved controversial for the group, with University of Edinburgh student and self-confessed 'La Bohème purist' Caroline Bottger commenting, "I've seen Puccini's opera three times, sung from it, and had friends perform excerpts from it... This was my worst nightmare come true: they modernized my beloved Puccini to the 21st century New York art scene, where the idea of starving artists is frankly ridiculous." Marie agrees, adding: "The environment wasn't the problem, it was the subtitles and the contemporary speak really threw me off sometimes. There were times when you thought: "Would they actually say that?"
While there was a general agreement that the use of supertitles—an Enlglish translation of the Italian script above the stage—was probably for the best, some of the group found them off-putting at first, as they force the viewer to divide their attention between reading the translation and watching the action on stage. Marcus comments that "there were times during the second act, where it seemed like the screen had frozen and we weren't really sure what was being said".
Turning to the topic of characterisation, Caroline felt "The characters were a little static: Musetta was portrayed as simply a slag, Mimi the innocent virgin, while the men were jokey and carefree despite their dire situation." This sense, that the extreme contrast between the two female characters erred on the side of cliché, seemed to be consistent around the table.
The key question of the night however is: would our panelists recommend the opera, particularly to their peers? Marie demurs on this point: "That one, probably not. I'd recommend going to see a traditional opera, because I don't think that was the best introduction to it." Caroline and her partner Matthew Grogan agree, suggesting that the whole production displayed "a hastily-produced feel which detracted greatly from the beauty of the opera". But as an afterthought, Marie adds, "I'm not so different from the typical student. I love musical theatre, and it's not really that different."


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Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was the fourth film in the movie franchise based on the popular science fiction series Star Trek, which aired on NBC from 1966 to 1969.
It would go on to be one of the most popular Star Trek films with a wide range of audiences, and it launched on November 26, 1986.
Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home was the fourth film in the movie franchise based on the popular science fiction series Star Trek, which aired on NBC from 1966 to 1969.
This fourth movie, starring William Shatner and Leonard Nimoy, did not have the crew onboard the trademark starship Enterprise, because it had been destroyed in the previous film, The Search for Spock.
An alien probe attempting to make contact with humpback whales is destroying Earth and damaging the Starfleet, so the crew must travel back to present day—1986—to find whales and return them to the future.
The present-day setting and focus on humor led to the hugely successful and became one of the most successful trek movies featuring the original cast.
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During pre-production of the film, Eddie Murphy was considered for a part in the movie, but decided to make a film called the golden child instead.
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GIBSONIA, PA – The Allegheny Mountain Collegiate College (AMCC) is proud to celebrate the academic achievement of more than 600 student-athletes during the 2009-2010 academic year. Hilbert College is recognizing 57 student-athletes (of the 126 total athletes) who have earned Academic All-Conference Honors by carrying a cumulative grade point average of 3.2 or higher entering the spring 2010 semester.
Hilbert College award winners are: Matt Begeal (Northville, NY/Wells), Nicole Blair (East Syracuse, NY/Minoa), Destyn Brown (Ithaca, NY/Ithaca), Adam Clabo (No. Tonawanda, NY/Niagara Wheatfield), Sarah Collins (Milroy, PA/Indian Valley), David Cunningham (Cheektowaga, NY/Maryvale), Eric Davies (Tonawanda, NY/Tonawanda), Maria DelMonaco (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park), Courtney DeVille (Kenmore, NY/Kenmore West), Kara Donner (Springville, NY/Springville Griffiths), Amanda Dudek (Tonawanda, NY/Tonawanda), Maggie Fage (Delmar, NY/Bethlehem), Jeffrey Gauthier (Buffalo, NY/Bishop Timon-St. Jude), Amber Grosch (Depew, NY/Depew), Allison Hall (Tonawanda, NY/Tonawanda), Felicea Harris (Niagara Falls, NY/Niagara Falls), Joseph Hart (Eden, NY/Eden), Ed Heffron (Williamsville, NY/Cardinal O'Hara), Heather Hottois (Caledonia, NY/Caledonia-Mumford)), Tim Hourihan (West Seneca, NY/St. Francis), Alyssa Hulbert (Tonawanda, NY/Kenmore East), Carole Jones (Bliss, NY/Letchworth), James Knapp (Lockport, NY/St. Mary's), Rachel Kwiatkowski (West Seneca, NY/Orchard Park), Ryan LaCorte (Cheektowaga, NY/John F. Kennedy), Greg Lake (West Seneca, NY/West Seneca West), Samantha Lawrence (East Chatham, NY/West Lebanon), Jill Martucci (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg), Adam Matula (Campbell, NY/Campbell-Savona), Matthew Militello (Depew, NY/Lancaster), Colby Miller (Rochester, NY/Irondequoit), Jasmine Moore (Cheektowaga, NY/Cheektowaga), Jessica Morey (Gloversville, NY/Mayville) Ken Mosier (Cassadaga. NY/Cassadaga), Katie Newton (Elba, NY/Elba), Kayla Norman (Brockport, NY/Brockport), Shane Olivieri (Hamburg, NY/Hamburg), Erica Page (Angola, NY/Lake Shore), James Pernick (Tonawanda, NY/St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute), Amanda Phillips (Cheektowaga, NY/Cleveland Hill), Unique Phillips (Charlotte, NC/Zebulon B. Vance), Melissa Radder (Cheektowaga, NY/Sacred Heart Academy), Emili Ripley (Batavia, NY/Notre Dame Catholic), Jessie Roland (East Aurora, NY/East Aurora), Eric Russell (Marilla, NY/Iroquois), Emily Schilling (Holland, NY/Holland), Susanne Schofield (Tonawanda, NY/Tonawanda),Carrie Sisson (Eden, NY/Mt. Mercy Academy), Stephanie Smith (Waterloo, NY/Waterloo), William Strassner (Spencerport, NY/Bishop Kearney), Rebecca Sutton (Eden, NY/Eden), Richard Sykora (Stow, OH/Stow-Munroe Falls), Samantha Tedesco (Orchard Park, NY/Orchard Park), Amanda Trickey (Clifton Springs, NY/Canandaigua Academy), Cody Troutman (South Dayton, NY/Pine Valley), and Mary Zinni (Batavia, NY/Batavia).
In addition to being recognized by the AMCC, Cunningham, Davies, Jones, Page, Schilling, and Sykora will be inducted into Chi Alpha Sigma's New York Theta Chapter on Thursday, April 29th at the Athletic Awards Banquet. The National College Athlete Honor Society recognizes junior and senior student-athletes who carry a grade point average of 3.4 or higher. These six student-athletes will be joining eight teammates who were inducted at the completion of their junior years and are repeat selections: Begeal, Brown, Collins, DeVille, Fage, Lake, Sisson and Trickey.
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Nov 05 2008
A Tale of Two Houses
By Marlboro Man.
Today we visited a batey community—a sugar company-owned village inhabited by workers. This particular batey, however, while still technically owned by a sugar company, is populated with people who no longer work for the company. Apparently, after the sugar industry was privatized in 1996, the owners of this batey phased out the traditional workers who lived in this batey in favor of new, freshly-imported Haitians who worked for much less money. Ironically, the residents of this community were once Haitians themselves, and had few if any employment options outside the sugarcane industry. Still, the company determined it was still cheaper for the company to import "fresh" Haitians. This seems to be a problem common to many of these batey communities—one that seems to be worsening an already desperate situation for many families in the Dominican Republic.
We began our day today with visits to some of the families in the batey, some of whose children have sponsors through Compassion.
The first in-home visit was almost too much to take. The futility of the family's situation was overwhelming. The mother was worried about her kids, wanted them to do well in school, stay away from drugs, find some way to a better life, but she had almost zero hope. While her daughter is in Compassion's Child Sponsorship Program and receives help with education, health care and extra nutrition, you could tell from listening to the mother that she was scared and discouraged. Her mother had worked on a batey, and she'd grown up in extreme poverty. Now she sees her children growing up the same way, and her son is starting to get into trouble.
I felt so sorry for her—her spirit was almost completely broken.
It was a heartbreaking scene. I just stood there, feeling like an ignorant, clueless American who'd fooled himself into thinking he could come down here for five days and actually do anything to make a difference.
After that in-home visit, I was discouraged. I felt like were were just spinning our wheels, trying to put a bandaid on a gunshot wound. I wanted to leave, skip the next home visit and return to Compassion Project DR-290, where the kids had been happy and playful.
Here are my girls, joining in the fun.
The other kids showed the girls new hand games, most of which required way too much rhythm for this white boy. Luckily, my girls picked up the slack for me.
Unfortunately, playing with the kids would have to wait; we still had to visit the second home. And as I expected, there wasn't a bit of difference in the living conditions between the two households—both were two-parent families living in the crudest of homes. But there was one noticeable difference: the presence of faith.
Faith. It's a hard subject for me to talk about. I'd almost hoped that I could just come on this trip and skirt around the issue, focusing mostly on all the good surface work that's being done here. But I need to step outside of my comfort zone for a minute. Bear with me.
What I found within minutes of entering the second home was that the mother of this family was filled with joy and was thankful for what little they had…and the feeling of hope in the home was palpable. As it turned out, not only is the family actively involved in the local church, this mother had actually been a sponsored child with Compassion during her childhood. (Ben M. from Michigan, you did a great thing when you decided to sponsor this woman when she was a child.)
This was all the proof I needed that Compassion's largest program—its child sponsorship program—had worked. Not that this mother had escaped poverty in a physical sense—she hadn't. But she had definitely kicked its butt emotionally, intellectually, spiritually. It gave me hope that Compassion's work can actually make a difference in the lives of these poverty-stricken people. I do think it takes the whole program: the financial assistance Compassion provides through nutrition, health care, and educational opportunities combined with the individual relationships between child and sponsor, whose gifts and letters demonstrate more than anything else that there is someone else out there who cares about them. The importance of this aspect of Compassion can't be underestimated; today I talked with several adults who'd gone through Compassion's program as children. All remember their sponsors. Rescuing these people from spiritual poverty is so important, because while the bonds of physical poverty might be impossible for some of these children to escape from, the mother in the second home showed me that that's not the entire picture.
Even though they have very little, there's plenty of music in the home. We were treated to this impromptu concert. It was a real high point of the day. (Melanie, my fellow traveler, posted a video of this performance here. Watch it if you have the chance.)
Contrasting the two homes, it was clear to me that a sense of hope and mostly, the presence of faith can make all the difference in the lives of these people and all people who live in unthinkable conditions around the world. To have a tangible connection with a sponsor over a number of years clearly paved the way for the mother of this second family to feel like she wasn't forgotten. If you've been thinking about sponsoring a child, I can tell you that I've seen the benefits firsthand.
Marlboro Man
P.S. Other travelers in our group are writing about their experiences here.
P.P.S. I took more photos of laundry piles yesterday. But I'm afraid if I send any more to Ree, she won't let me come home. All I'm trying to tell her is that I understand now that her struggle is a universal one. But I don't think she's getting the joke.
To sponsor a child from the Dominican Republic, click here.
569 Comments
A Novel Woman On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:30 am
Keep them coming.
Bridgette On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:33 am
What a great trip. I'm proud for ya!
Barbara On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:36 am
Wow! PW, no wonder you love MM so much. His insight is inspirational.
StephD On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:36 am
Krissi On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:37 am
Ok, I think you might have to lock that husband of yours up. Because that was the most beautiful post I have ever read. Obviously he has a strong testimony of faith. I am going to go follow the link right now about becoming involved because how can I not. What a great experience. Thank you for sharing it with us.
Julie at Elisharose On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:38 am
I do so envy your experiences. The heartbreak that you must feel seeing how these people live will only serve to bring you joy and compassion in a way that few people can understand. Thank you so much for sharing your time there with us.
Amy Smith On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:39 am
Forces you to remember that we are ALL God's children and we all deserve and should be shown compassion, love, and the spirit of sharing.
Thanks for sharing your adventure with us. I think it will get me to make Christmas a little brighter for some less fortunate children this year.
ReadMoreMom On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:39 am
This makes me happy. I have been a Compassion sponsor for 30 years,and I'm only 49! I started using some of my social security income to sponsor a child after my Dad died when I was in college. (College was a lot cheaper then.) I have had a bunch of different kids over the years, some of mine have grown up through the program, but many have left or moved. Compassion has maintained high standards for its partner projects and has itself weathered administrative changes well. Good job, MM and PW!
Donna in VA On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:40 am
What an incredibly moving journey your family is on. I love hearing it from MM's perspective. What an adorable soul he is too. No wonder ya'll are together.
Christina On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:40 am
Amazing – you and your family are doing a beautiful thing.
Tabitha (From Single to Married) On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:41 am
How heartbreaking to see such circumstances especially firsthand. It's a good thing there are people such as yourselves who are willing to try to make a difference. I think what you're doing is so admirable and that even if it seems like it's not enough, it is something and the people there will appreciate it more than you know.
Tabitha @ http://www.fromsingletomarried.com
Sunnie in NC On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:41 am
Sitting here all teary eyed…..thanks MM!!
We just don't realize how truly spoiled and very fortunate we are in this country. Thinking of sponsoring…thanks for the insight!!!
Safe journey for you all!!
Renee On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:41 am
Simply awesome… what a remarkable journey!
Adventure girl wanna be On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
Wow! MM! You are amazing! What an incredible human being you are! Thank you for caring about the world. My oldest daugther leaves for Africa tomorrow to try and make a difference in the world. She will be there over a year. You can read about her on my blog! God bless you!
Alabama Grandmother On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
What a wonderful experience for your girls and one they will never forget I'm sure.
Blessings for them and MM.
Ala Grandmother
Nina in Ohio On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
MM – You have done something by traveling there and writing so eloquently about it. 1) You've educated your girls on the reality of our world, which is so important to learn. 2) By posting your thoughts, you've reached thousands of people who read this blog and who will in turn, help out by sponsoring a child or helping others in need – because we are a nation that cares.
Keep up the great posts – It's nice to see there is a deep soul inside of those chaps (not that we don't admire those chaps!) and we can see why Ree loves you so much.
Jeanette On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
Who can call themselves poor who are rich in spirit?
Faith is everything.
Becky Lou On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
This post made me cry…not for the poverty sticken but for the hope that can come from Compassion!
krg On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
beautiful beautiful post MM. thank you.
bjdfh On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:42 am
I bet Ree will be more than happy to see all the dirty laundry you & the girls come home with.
Gayle On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:43 am
Wow, what a powerful post. Thank you MM for sharing your experience with us.
Melissa M. On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:43 am
Beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing. Us readers have seen your kind heart through your blog and now we've seen MM's kind heart. What a beautiful family you have. God Bless you all!
Jeanette On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:44 am
Faith is everything….in the end, it is all that matters.
Ann from Montana On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:44 am
I cannot imagine how difficult it must be/have been and will be – seeing some things.
This post as well as all of the Blogger posts – and I'm following them as a person obsessed – have been eye and heart opening. And that will continue to my wallet as writing as well.
The experiences of the entire group have inspired me to become more involved and find ways to foster faith – whether it be in the DR, other places around the world or here in our own town.
To Pioneer Family as well as the other Compassion Bloggers and their families – all of you have done an incredible and inspiring thing! Overcoming your fears, stepping out of your comfort zones – whether by travelling, allowing your family to travel, observing and reporting – it is truly living out faith and compassion.
Thank you.
Jenny On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:44 am
What an amazing group of people! The differences are so astounding, yet so small. If only all people could work together this well.
Job well done, girls.
yaya2three On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:44 am
Your family is amazing–the whole lot of you! The things your daughters are learning will carry through their whole lives and help them be compassionate, generous and caring forever. God bless you all!
Tina On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:45 am
Wonderful post, Thank you!
Im thinking about sponsoring a child, this is a great thing to do!
Mandy-yes I comment here every.day. On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:45 am
Ree I can't imagine how much you are falling in love with your family all over again right now. I am from the country as well, and from hard working, intelligent, and caring men just like MM, so I know you will really understand what I mean when I say "ya'll good people."
Nuff said.
Jenny On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:45 am
BTW, thanks to your post on Compassion, we may do a group support of a child or two with our local Girl Scouts! YAY PW!
Just Me On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:46 am
Another wonderful post, thank you! Hope and faith make all the difference.
marchelle On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:47 am
THANK YOU for this uplifting post on a morning when I am not so uplifted after watching the news….
Margie On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:47 am
That was an awesome post.
Aileen On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:48 am
Great post. So well-written and inspired itself.
Kim On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:48 am
Wow. My husband & I have been considering sponsoring a child somehow somewhere, but I really wasn't sure how much difference it would make. Thank you MM, for your beautiful posts. They've laid that concern to rest. And thank you, Pioneer Family, for your inspiration.
Sheri On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:48 am
That was awe-inspiring. Heart breaking, but so inspirational. I can't even think of what to write because I'm so overcome from this post.
I know this is also all about the families in the DR, but your husband has just blown me away with his insight, and kindness, and yes, compassion. What a good man.
FLWendy On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:49 am
Great post, MM!! What a wonderful experience for you and your daughters.
shannoninkc On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:50 am
dGreat reading, and what a fantastic experience for the kids.
janet o. On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:50 am
Moved me to tears. Great writing, MM.
I'm going to forward this to several people at my church and see if we can get something started with Compassion.
teetotaled On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:50 am
Thanks to MM for sharing this with us!
Farming Fabulously On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:51 am
What an enlightening experience. Wonderful post.
Jim B On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:52 am
What an great post, and your family you must be so proud. I will contribute today, MM's and the punks posts are so…..over the wall.
Rosemary On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:53 am
I can relate so much to MM's struggles with feeling overwhelmed and helpless. I experienced the same thing when living in Ethiopia for 2 years. I cried so much through out that time (in private in our taxi.We had the same driver for the two years. He is in the States now) that everytime Alameyehu would see me tear up he'd start saying, oh Rosemary, don't cry, don't cry, because he knew how hard it was to see the poverty, sickness, etc., and knew I wouldn't be able to stop the tears from flowing. Being in a poor country like that makes you feel helpless, yes, but it also motivates you want to do what you can, and makes you very thankful for all we have and makes you want to share what you have with others less fortunate for the rest of your life. It literally changes your mindset and perspective forever.
Texas Rhea On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:53 am
Awesome post from MM! I love his insight into the situation. I was ready to give up with him at the first home, but felt the hope again at the second one.
I'm so going to have to sign up to sponsor someone through Compassion. What a wonderful organization.
And the laundry pictures MM keeps sending you…so romantic, Ree!! hehe
Janet On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:54 am
Thank you sooooo much for posting this. We too sponsor children. It helps to know that it does make a difference..not only when they are chlidren but also when they have their own families. Very encouraging post.
Dot O On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:54 am
I eagerly await these entries, Ree. So glad MM is taking the time to capture not only the pictures but the actual emotions that go along with a trip such as this one.
Sandie On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:54 am
I've also been reading the blogs from the other travelers with MM and it's breaking my heart. I knew of the poverty in the world but…words fail me. How blessed we are. And I want to help. I can't not help.
Pippi On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:55 am
While we are all aware of the poverty in foreign countries, it brings it "home" when we see the actual pictures of the living conditions. It's this way in so many – from Guatamala to the Island of Stanley off Hong Kong, where families are born, live and die on the same little boat. I could hardly stand it when we were there. I was glad to see the mention of faith in the post. I believe so many of us are as your MM, we don't want to bring it up, we skirt around it and we are the ones that have been so blessed to live in our great country with choices. I have been pondering the faith in my life as I read the blogs from women who have lost multiple babies and the desperation is heard in their words on paper, but faith keeps the going, and the opportunity to reunite with their babies is read over and over. "Bring the Rain" breaks ones heart, but Angie Smith's dedication and faith resonate throughout the blog. MckMama's blog, "mycharmingkids.net" of faith throughout her pregnancy. I pray to achieve this faith and that by going your family will make a difference in a life in the Dominican Republic and I know their lives will be forever touched.
Marysol On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:55 am
As a missionary overseas, I have often tried to put into words what you did with a sentence:
"trying to put a bandaid on a gunshot wound"
But wow what healing FAITH can be. Thanks for your honesty and perspective.
Robin B. On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:55 am
Thanks for sharing, MM – it makes me wonder what happened to the girl I sponsored years ago…
Pepper @ Stronger Visions On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:56 am
This is all very powerful…moving. Thank you (and MM and the girls) for sharing this with us.
margie On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:57 am
we sponsor a child in indonesia. it is such a small sacrifice for such a wonderful gift. please do as PW asks, help a child.
Ang in TX On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:59 am
MM- you are one heck of a guy and quite witty to boot.
many blessings to you and the girls.
The Arthur Clan On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:59 am
My eyes were truly "opened" when my mom went on a missions trip to Haiti last year. The experiences she came home to tell us about and the things she had seen were beyond my comprehension. Hearing MM's words just makes you realize how much difference we can make one person at a time.
Very moving post ~ I'm glad that he felt moved to share his heart.
Angie in OH
jess (fushmush) On Wednesday, November 5 at 7:59 am
these posts are wonderful! Thank you for sharing your trip with us.
Jacqueline On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:00 am
More great pictures! Thank you!
Carol On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:00 am
I just can't think of anything to say but Praise God!
Christy On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:01 am
Faith — Hebrews 11
Kathy from Indiana On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:01 am
PW said she wondered if you all would come back the same people, and I can see from your post you will come back changed!! I pray so…
Tina Dee On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:01 am
Dear MM,
Thanks for your post. You've brought tears to my eyes, prayer to my heart, and plans to my mind on what can change in my own life and home, so that my family can make a difference in someone else's life in their need.
Our prayers have been with you and Ree and the kids, but you've brought others into the picture with your blog journal, and now we're praying for them, and hoping we can make changes and start making a difference.
Thanks for reaching out, and reaching back. Lord bless your time there, keep you and the kids safe, Ree and the other kids safe and bring you all back together. You are making a difference there, you're moving our hearts here–to act!
beyond On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:02 am
i just keep thinking what a great experience this is for the girls. (only a handful of people witness what they are seeing when they join the peace corps, or during a college program…)
Leigh On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:02 am
This is just something I needed this morning. Thank you.
The Accidental Housewife On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:02 am
What a wonderful statement MM makes. I got shivers reading it. Like I said before and I'll say it again what a great experience for your girls to see.
Oh and laundry IS universal. We are just blessed we don't have to go down to the rocks on the creek and do them.
Half Assed Kitchen On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:02 am
Marlboro Man sure has a good heart. But then, we knew that.
Angie (from over at http://www.HalfAssedKitchen.com)
beyond On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:03 am
ps: i love how you are keeping politics off your blog…
Ann in Nebraska On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:03 am
oh my goodness…what a heartfelt post….i would love to comment more, but i have to go repair my makeup before i go to work….MM, Ree, and kiddos….this is amazing, and thank you again for sharing….
Gina On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:03 am
Sometimes you wonder if the money you send gets to the right place. I'm so glad to see it does.
Linds On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:04 am
If everyone just sponsored one child, just think what could happen….
Kim from Florida On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:04 am
Wow!! Awesome!!
MM and girls…you are in my prayers!!
Thanks for sharing.
Laurene "Lips" Ross On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:04 am
Truly your husbands faith shines here. Your family must be woven with love, faith and hope. I can see through his eyes, the way God sees his children no matter where they live. Each has a trial to bare, yet through him we can bare all things and with the help of angels on the earth, we can bare one anothers burdens, morn with those that morn and lift up the poor in spirit. What a splended example. I am humbeled to my core. I am looking into this. I want my children to reach outward to others, to learn through others. It seems to me that no matter your situation each one of us can learn from the other if we open our heart.
trashalou On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:05 am
Sadly there where no pictures visible to me but MM your words are fabulous. I think that PW chick needs to keep a lookout, you may just outblog her!
MariaT On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:07 am
love what you are sharing!
Stefanie On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:08 am
Love this! So true, when we have nothing else, we always have faith in the love of God and His goodness!
Thank you for this reminder… all of us Americans, sitting in our cushy chairs in front of our big-monitored computers could use a dose of the reality the majority of our world is living in… every day.
Michelle On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:08 am
What an amazing experience for MM and the girls. Thanks for sharing with us. My daughter came home from her youth group retreat this summer with the most perfect t-shirt. It said simply:
Love Wins.
Debbie from Texas On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:08 am
Thanks for reminding us how important faith is…we are praying for a safe return for MM and the girls!
Erika On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:10 am
Ree, Bless you and your family. What your girls and MM is doing, is remarkable. Bless you and them and may your paths always be filled with joy and light!
keep the posts coming!!
Cynthia On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:10 am
Wow, I'm just loving these posts from your family, Ree. What a blessing they are!
snobound On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:11 am
Wonderful and heartwarming – especially after the disappointment and seemingly hopeless night we had. Thanks for sharing.
Sarah On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:12 am
How true. A little faith can do so much for the spirit. Well written MM! Thanks for sharing Ree.
Patty W On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:12 am
Hug that man for me! wow..
DeLynn On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:13 am
It is very remarkable to have two such gifted writers in one family, Ree!
Thank you, MM, for stepping out of your comfort zone and writing what you felt you had to. You make a very powerful point. How wonderful for you to be able to see the value of faith in such a real way. Thank you for sharing it with us.
So glad your family is able to have this experience! These kind of trips are life changing—I certainly can attest to that.
Thank you again.
chocolatechic On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:13 am
There is hope in the Almighty.
What Happens Next... On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:14 am
What a wonderful post! All I can say is A.M.E.N.
Chloe On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:14 am
Great post! We sometimes take for granted everything we have in the USA.
Stephanie On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:14 am
What a joy to read this post. Thank you, MM, for your insight and heartfelt compassion for these people. It's not easy to see such destitution, but you pegged it when you found the difference between the two homes….faith. What a life-changing trip for you and your family.
ron On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:14 am
Good gosh – you all are on the way to winning the Most Compassionate Family in the World award! After all this time it's beyond great to hear from MM in person–you guys rock!
IowaCowgirl On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:15 am
Thank you MM and PW for a wonderful post.
Kay on the farm in Neb On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:15 am
With God there is joy in the journey; even a terrible hard earthly journey.
Thank you MM for reminding us of that.
Thank you Pioneer Girls for sponsoring your children.
Thank you Ree for letting your family go to the DR so that we could see a) how blessed we are in this country & b) what need there is beyond our front doors.
Heather E On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:17 am
When all else fails…have faith and hope and get down on your knees and pray!
Andrea On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:17 am
Making me cry at work…I have to answer phones, MM! Great post. I can't wait to show my own children the horrible conditions compared to what we have. Amazing…thank you
Grace On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:17 am
This is so touching and poignant; it really is FAITH that makes all the difference. My husband and I did a lot of medical mission trips to India before our 3-yr-old came along. MM's sentiments about putting a bandaid on a gushing wound really hit the nail in the head about the despair we felt about the overwhelming need and our inadequacy to meet it. But we were also presenting the hope of the gospel, which means far more than any medicine or care we could've offered. There's not enough money in this world to fix all of it's problems (though every little bit helps!), but there is hope in Christ's love. No amount of poverty, sickness or despair can take that away.
Jodi On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:18 am
You guys RAWK!
Judy in KY On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
These photos and Marlboro Man's words touched my heart.
He has inspired me to do something, too. I am going to sponsor a child. What an eye-opening experience, for him, for your girls, and for all of us.
Janet On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
Thank You, MM, for your honesty and insight. This post in particular has inspired me to become a part of Compassion. What an amazing family you are…
Jen B On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
Fabulous…don't stop.
Emily On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
Beautiful. It is so eye opening to see joy and hope in such different situations than ours. I so look forward to these posts!
ccec On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
Thank you sooo much for sharing this experience with us…. I am in tears right now. Keep the pictures and stories coming please.
Stargurrl13 On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
Just the thing I needed to get my day off to a positive start!
Thanks to MM for sharing!
Jenni On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:19 am
What a powerful message. I really appreciate MM's viewpoint on the trip. I understand his desire to skirt the faith issue, but what an awesome testimony to the HOPE that does not disappoint, faith in the "something more" that is to come…two homes, so similar on the outside yet so different on the inside.
May we always remember that it is not our external trappings that determine our outlook.
QueenShakeNBake On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:20 am
MM…thank you so much for your insight. You and the girls are doing a great thing that I am sure will impact your life for the rest of your lives and the lives of the people you have touched and sponsored.
Ree, you've got a great man there. He's almost a good of blogger as you. I'd let him bring his dirty laundry home and not complain.
Dana H in SC On Wednesday, November 5 at 8:20 am
I believe the way MM felt walking into that first home is the way most of us feel or would feel and that is what keeps so many from participating in this type of program. It's much easier to write a check and slip in the mail. I feel the same way. I can't bear to even watch when the specials come on TV..it breaks my heart and usually the channel is changed, it takes me to a place and an emotion that I don't want to visit. I am so proud that you and MM have given your daughters an experience that will most likely effect them for the better for the rest of their lives. MM as well I'm sure will be effected in more ways than he feels right now. There is so much that can said, but for this comment just want to say I love that your family has had this wonderful opportunity and still praying for a safe remainder and return home.


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Best feet forward: Portland kickball team plays for national title in Las Vegas
PORTLAND — As evening settled on the freshly soaked sod along Back Cove Monday night, groups of school-aged children played soccer in Payson Park while a smattering of dog-walkers stopped briefly to take in the action.
But, on a nondescript piece of grass, just beyond the illumination of the field lights and cheering parents, another group of athletes got in one last practice before the big game.
One by one, 20-somethings wearing bright red shirts stepped up to the plate to face the sidewinder delivery of pitcher Kerry Robillard.
When a batter popped to shallow left field, a runner on third base failed to tag up and head for home. The group stopped to analyze the play.
"You've got to score on that play," shouted the first baseman.
"That can't happen in Vegas," said another.
But this isn't a group of baseball players preparing for the Fall Classic. It's a team of devoted co-ed kickball players preparing for the World Championships in Las Vegas this week.
The Portland All Stars Only are the first kickball team from Maine to participate in the world championships, now in its 12th year. The team will be one of 72 competing in the Founders Cup World Kickball Championship Tournament on Oct. 10 at Desert Breeze Park in Las Vegas.
Since their formation about a year and a half ago, the team has gone 42-0 and is now ranked No. 1 in the nation, according to Courtney Silvagney of the World Adult Kickball Association.
But still, team member Sarah Nelson said the group is unproved on the national circuit and an underdog heading into Saturday's contest.
"I think our team is very confident that we are going to be dominant, but we really don't know what we're up against," said Nelson, who has been scouting pre-tournament predictions through online forums. "We're sort of an underdog right now. We're really confident, but no one really seems to think too highly of us."
Just as in other parts of the nation, kickball is gaining in popularity in greater Portland. Hundreds of people play locally on 24 of teams in two divisions, with skill and intensity levels ranging from those competing for national prominence to those whose goal is talking trash at a bar after each game.
The Portland All Stars Only have a cleat firmly in each camp.
Many of the players are young professionals who use kickball as a way to network. Teams also raise money for charities. The All Stars Only raised more than $1,300 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation last weekend.
The team includes some of the best local kickballers, cherry-picked specifically to win the crown in Las Vegas.
The intensity of this group and the style of play is a far cry from the school-yard kickball games most people may remember – the ones where "no spinnies" are allowed. Here the ball can be thrown overhand and bounce, spin and dance its way to the batter.
"Kickball is great, because it's a little bit goofy. The balls are really big and it bounces around a lot. It's really unpredictable," the 25-year-old Nelson said. "We're all past our athletic prime – we never have a chance at being semi-pro at anything. So we decided to get together a team with the goal of going to Vegas and we've been winning games ever since."
So, now that the team is close to achieving that goal, will the team members, who will be in Las Vegas for a week, be able to stay focused on their task?
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NEW YORK—Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff already canceled her state visit to Washington over anger at American surveillance. Tuesday, she took her case to the United Nations, asking for an international agreement to stop future spying.
"Recent revelations concerning the activities of a global network of electronic espionage have caused indignation and repudiation in public opinion around the world," she said from the podium, immediately before President Obama's speech on Middle East policy.
"Tampering in such a manner in the affairs of other countries is a breach of international law and is an affront to the principles that must guide the relations among them, especially among friendly nations," Rousseff added, according to a translation provided by the Brazilian government. "A sovereign nation can never establish itself to the detriment of another sovereign nation. The right to safety of citizens of one country can never be guaranteed by violating fundamental human and civil rights of citizens of another country's citizens."
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• An elderly woman said that an unknown man about age 25 – 30 knocked on the door of her Cypress Gardens Road residence at about 6:45 p.m. on April 30. She asked if he was from the electric company and he said yes and asked for the man of the house.
When the complainant told him that her husband is deceased and that she lives alone, the subject started talking about running fiber-optic lines through the resident's yard into the woods. The complainant said the man had a state map and walked toward her barn. The woman said when he left she told her niece next door about the incident and she advised to check her purse and wallet.
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• A St. Stephen woman said she had eight bags of aluminum cans behind her Russellville Road residence that were missing as of April 30. The victim said the bags were there two days before and she does not know who would have taken them.
• A Moncks Corner man reported that between April 14 and April 17 someone stole his 2 by 4 foot mesh container, which was filled halfway with crushed aluminum cans. The victim said he went to a local steel and metal collection center and asked if anyone had brought in such a mesh bag of cans. He was told several people had.
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• A St. Stephen man said he and a friend went fishing on April 30 and left his 2007 Jeep Wrangler in the Cross boat landing's parking lot. When he returned eight hours later he noticed his keyless entry was not working so he unlocked the Jeep with his key.
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I graduated from Wilson High School in 1976. Coach Jaso was my first football coach (freshman and sophomore). He was a throw-back to an age of helmets without face masks. Just look at his nose. A true tough guy, he was also a good man to have as a coach. To give you an idea of the impact he had on us kids, I attended my 35th high school reunion last September. A group of us brought Mr. Jaso up in a conversation. We still called him mister. His style of coaching would probably get him in trouble today. If you were slacking off during a game, you paid for it at half time. The current generation would cry about it (I'm not saying you're not as tough as we were, you just have a different set of values).
Ryan, your article mentioned that Mr. Jaso lives in Bethlehem. If you have any access to Mr. Jaso, please let him know that an old player of his still remembers him and appreciates very much what he taught me.
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Up front, I don't like it. However, with the league dealing with shrinking membership and the fact that they have decided to begin scholarships, well, in a way I'm for it. Look, I grew up hanging out in the gym at Lafayette. My uncle was a custodian there and let my friends and me swim in the pool on Sundays (here and there). I love The Game.
As hard as it might be for those that disagree with this, the big picture would be a showing the game on national TV. Better yet, before the game, do a special on the fact that Lehigh and Lafayette have been playing football before most of the big teams today even had schools. I've literally been around the world since leaving Easton due to military duty. Not many people know about the Lehigh/Lafayette rivalry. Nor do they know about football history. Showcasing this game would be great for the Patriot league and the schools in the league IF it's done right. Playing at Yankee Stadium would possibly open some eyes and help recruitment.
I have to agree with this reader. I played for Wilson and the Colonial League has good teams. That said, I still can't understand why Pius X and Lehighton aren't added to the league. I don't care about playoff points (Pius). If you can't beat them, then maybe you shouldn't be in the playoffs. I see the votes but I never see an explanation added as to why voters turn them down. Now, how would Pius fare in the league? They beat a AAA team, Pottstown, who in turn beat a AAAA team, Boyertown. I realize that was the first game of the year for Pius X, but a win is a win. I think Bangor, Northern Lehigh, and Pen Argyle would handle them. The rest of the league is a toss up with the bottom feeders losing to them, putting Pius X in the middle of the pack.
Personally, I think demographics is the main problem here. I've been away from the Lehigh Valley since 1976, but have made many trips back on leave and vacation (military, 22 years). I've seen huge chunks of change each time I've been through the area. Honestly, I feel sad. That said, I like the idea of both schools joining together to form one team...for now. Or, bring them in to the Colonial League. In fact, bring Lehighton and Pius X in too. Split the league into two divisions with cross-over play. Certain teams should play each other every year (i.e. Pius X, Wilson, Bangor, Pen Argyle, Saucon Valley, Notre Dame / Palmerton, Lehighton, Northern Lehigh, Northwester, etc.). I'm sure this will garner a laugh, but Dieruff and Allen's kids could use some wins and self confidence. I'm sure there are reasons the officials of the Colonial League don't add some good programs, but you asked for my two cents and here it is.
What a pity. I grew up across the street from this house (814 Spruce). Although it was always a tough neighborhood, everyone pretty much got along (when they were able to put aside race). My best friend lived in this house. They were good people. Except for a few visits, I've been away from Easton since 1976 when I entered the military. I suppose change is inevitable.
As a fellow Air Force veteran, I salute you Bruce. Obviously, you were a hero. I'm sorry you had to die so far away and so alone.
One question I have is since it was an F-4 that Bruce was flying, is there any mention of his EWO? There would have been two men in Bruce's plane.
I agree with a couple of comments I've seen here and heard on international news this morning. Pictures can be manipulated. Within hours of the strike, there were pictures flying through Email that were the "actual" photos of Bin Laden. Photos don't prove a thing. Just look at the reaction by some of the leaders of those who hate us. They're vowing revenge. Revenge for what? Get it? Another statement that I agree with is, "Prove that he's alive." People, give it a break. The murdering piece of crap is dead. Now, it's time to move on to the next piece of scum.
I expect a slap, but it's worth it. I honestly don't mean any disrespect to anyone. I understand the feelings. The first posts explain why some in the community and some reporters focus on the negative aspects of two "high school" programs. It keeps the fire burning and the money flowing.
I agree with oldtimesport: the Red Rovers should be praised for their performances on and off the mat.
I feel this way about both schools. Both coaches teach their wrestlers how to wrestle AND Dave Crowell (Nazareth), at least when he was at Wilson, held his boys to high moral standards. With the highly successful program at Easton, I'd have to believe Coach Powell holds his kids to the same standards.
So, here are the facts, in my opinion of course. Easton took first place in Reno with two wrestlers out of the lineup. Is that awesome or what? Out of 14 weight classes, Easton had 12 positions filled. I live out west. There's some good wrestling out here. The Easton kids in the lineup deserve big time praise.
For the boys, both from Easton and Nazareth, who got into trouble. Hopefully you've learned a lesson. If you care about those who love and care about you, you'll understand how difficult it is for them to deal with your mistakes. Grow up and don't do it again.
Hopefully your parents are keeping better tabs on you. By the way, I'm a parent too. Although I hold parents responsible for the child's upbringing (not the coaches), when a kid is in senior high, you can't control every move they make. My oldest was a young trouble maker. He grew up, got his act together, and is now a Federal Agent protecting this country.
I miss the Lehigh Valley. I'm proud of all of you.
I've followed Easton's wrestling program since I can remember remembering. I'm shocked that the school board is even CONSIDERING shutting down the junior high program. All you ever see in government sponsored commercials is, "Make sure your kids are involved in after school programs and sports. It keeps them out of trouble and gives them the tools needed to be good, productive adults." Easton school board; wake up! Look at Allentown. That's where you are headed.
Way to go Easton. You guys have heart, no doubt about it. I'm proud of you.
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After watching 2 decent and 1 very good colonial teams fall to 1 very good, 1 middle of the road, and 1 bottom rung LVC teams, I'm starting to follow the band wagon that says, "Teams play as good as their competition." I followed, with interest, the Live Blog hype of the Easton-Phillipsburg game yesterday. It was the same old story (that I love) of Easton's going to crush P-burg, the Garnet and Grey will destroy the Rovers, etc. etc. etc. Then when Easton started dominating the game, various fans started talking about the differences in school size to include "Great Stories" with associated links to read about how unfair these games are for the smaller school.
Here is what I think. I do agree that numbers do have a lot to do with things to a point. I live in Colorado and have season tickets to the Air Force Academy games. Air Force routinely plays against huge schools who recruit huge, highly talented players, and plays them tough. They usually win more than they lose. So, the size/numbers disadvantage does have some merit, but I feel it's the weekly competition that is the biggest variable here. If you look at size and stats, the colonial stacks up nicely. If you look at the size of the starters, it's pretty close. If you look at the speed and intensity of the game, the LVC stands apart from anything the teams in the colonial league or P-burg face.
That's my opinion, and I'm sticking to it. Have a great weekend.
I can understand not understanding what's more important; Easton/PBurg or playoffs.
That said, I grew up in Easton. My grandmother's family was from PBurg. I remember listening intently to the radio (I lived at 8th and Spruce) in 1967. I was only 9 years old. We didn't even have central heating; we used coal and had a wood stove...seriously. Anyway, I remember Easton coming into the game 9-0, playing against a PBurg team that wasn't very good. The score? 0-0.
I could go on. I'll finish with this. These teams have played 2 times on ESPN. I live in Colorado. I left home in 1976 for a military career (22 years) and never made it back. But here I am, still reading about and following this game. In 2006, I bought the local cable 3 days before Thanksgiving just to watch the game on ESPN. This game is more important than any playoff game...


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WASHINGTON -- As he officially became lead or "ranking" Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee called for a comprehensive review of how the State Department functions.
"It seems to be a place that does not think outside of the box," he said in a conference call with reporters.
Corker said he is especially concerned the department's attention to security arrangements and wants a review of all foreign assistance programs as well to make sure they are in "in line with American strategic national interests."
The second-term senator said it's been decades since the department's programs were thoroughly reviewed.
Corker will jump into the fray Wednesday when the committee takes testimony from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who will discuss security arrangements in place at the U.S. consulate in Benghazi, Libya on Sept. 11, 2012, when a terrorist attack killed four Americans, including ambassador Chris Stevens.
"I don't see it as playing gotcha," Corker said of the hearing, but added he does expect questions about what communications took place with the president and others in Washington the night of the attack.
But for the most part, he said the committee will be seeking ways to improve security for U.S. diplomatic personnel worldwide.
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iPad 2G?
What can we expect to see? And when can we expect to see it?
Facetime, and a year from now.
(seriously, people who think the next version of the iPad is going to have everything they can think up are going to be SORELY disappointed.)
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C'mon! The iPad has only been out since March and they can't make them fast enough. The next thing you can look forward to is the release if iOS4 which is "rumored" to be some time this fall.
And is that really you in the hammock???
I wouldn't expect any more storage (if that's what you meant) anytime soon; there are worldwide constraints on flash RAM caused largely by the present demand for Apple devices.
If you want the "christmastime" iPad, buy it now -- because that's the one that will be available at Christmas (only even harder to get than it is now!). Apple can't keep up with demand as it is, they do not generally update models "for the **** of it" so they will likely wait until demand drops off or competitors actually come up with something better (and again, if that's the criteria we'll ALL be waiting a long time).
The fact of the matter is that the iPad is working incredibly well, and generating incredible word of mouth right now, because ... well, because its awesome right now. As is.
Why Apple would even THINK about wrecking that with a newer model anytime soon ... it's just bizarre to even contemplate. Sounds like something MS would do in terms of shooting themselves in the foot and de-incentivizing early adopters ...
PS. If you're holding out for flash -- just give up. NA GA HA PEN.
Yep, I did mean storage. Why on earth does Apple need to be so stubborn with the flash? I'm not really "holding out" for anything, just curious.
Type "thoughts on flash" into a search engine to find the article Steve Jobbs wrote about it. Basically, he's using iOS as a weapon in the format war between HTML5 and flash. He believes HTML5 is superior and at the only way it will become standard is if an immensely popular device does not support flash (so developers will be forced to use the superior format in place of the common one, making the superior one into the new standard).
And while all that makes sense, I still wish I could watch my flash video programs on my iPad...
You know, just because I'm not totally clueless about computers doesn't mean I have to be ugly ;)
I respectfully disagree with VonStoven. The reason Apple precludes Flash on mobile devices has nothing at all to do with an agenda or a feud or stubborness.
The problem is that Flash doesn't work well on mobile devices. Any mobile device. In fact, I don't think there are yet any mobile devices that are running Flash yet, are there? It's been in beta forever and Adobe can't get it out the door (or couldn't deliver in a timely fashion).
Steve, in his essay, left the door wide open for Flash -- but it has to be efficient, lightweight and equally good on all platforms (read: Apple). He essentially said, "when you've got something like that, give us a call."
Adobe hasn't called.
HTML5 clearly isn't better than Flash at everything, and nobody at Apple has ever said that. What HTML5 *is* better at is in being open, being available to all platforms and browsers equally, and in demanding far fewer resources to do the jobs it does. Steve is absolutely right that the web in general should not be so dependent on a proprietary delivery mechanism -- be it Adobe, be it Microsoft, be it Apple.
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