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Development Guide
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Specifying the <propertyName>Specified attribute
When you generate a client proxy by using wsdl.exe, wsdl.exe creates a <propertyName>Specified attribute on a class when wsdl.exe maps an optional property that is a primitive data type. Optional properties are defined in the XML schema with the minOccurs="0" parameter.
The wsdl.exe creates a <propertyName>Specified attribute for primitive types, such as enumeration, int, boolean or double, where an unspecified value for the optional property cannot be represented by a null value. The wsdl.exe does not create a <propertyName>Specified attribute for true object references, where an unspecified value can be represented by a null value. If you specify a valid value for an optional property that is a primitive data type, you must set the <propertyName>Specified boolean flag to true.
You can view the XML schema for any class in the API reference for the BlackBerry® Administration API.
Code sample: Using an optional property
In the following code sample, the sortBy property specifies the sort order for the findUsers method. The sortBy property is defined as optional in the XML schema for the FindUsers class, with the minOccurs="0" parameter. When you specify a value for the @enum property, you must set the enumSpecified attribute to true to notify the web server that you are using a valid value for this property.
BASUserSearchResultSortByEnum sortBy = new BASUserSearchResultSortByEnum(); sortBy.@enum = BASUserSearchResultSortByEnumType.DISPLAY_NAME; sortBy.enumSpecified = true;
Code sample: Using a required property
In the following code sample, the authenticator ID field is used in the encodeUsername object to invoke the encodeUsername method. The identifier property is a primitive data type and it is defined as required in the XML schema for the EncodeUsername class, with the minOccurs="1" parameter. The property is required, and wsdl.exe does not create a corresponding identifierSpecified attribute. Therefore, you do not include an identifierSpecified = true statement when you create an instance of encodeUsername.
encodeUsername request = new encodeUsername(); request.identifier = authenticator.id;

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Teaching Resource
American Slavery and Abolition through Hollywood
Throughout the twentieth century, many influential Hollywood films, from Birth of a Nation and Gone with the Wind to Glory to Amistad, have helped shape the way Americans have thought about slavery and its legacy.Birth of a Nation (1915)
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Breast Augmentation is most common in females and least common in males. Boobs enhancement is a sign of beauty in females but it's a sort of disease in males. Most of the male when have enlarged breast start suffering from a condition known as "gynecomastia". Gynecomastia is a condition in which a male have an abnormal increase in his breast size due to excessive skin tissues. As this breast enhancement in males is a result of biological growth i.e. multiple division of tissues so it can never be reduce by any sort of exercises or through dieting and herbal supplements. What you can a male do …
Surgery Tips
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5 Top Benefits of Getting Liposuction Plastic Surgery
Today it is not uncommon for everyone to consider some kind of plastic surgery. Many take the route of breast augmentation or dermal fillers for looking younger and trying to stop time. Liposuction, however is one of the top cosmetic surgery's being done in the world today because it is less invasive than other surgery's and it has a great deal of benefits to the patient.
Get rid of excess fat successfully
When you have been working hard but still have some fat pockets that are persistent and will not go away no matter what you liposuction can help you. This is the biggest reason most …
A Checklist to Prepare You for Liposuction Treatment
So you have gone through carefully weighed your choices and decides that liposuction is going to work for you. You have selected your Doctor had your first consult and now you have scheduled your surgery. There is no doubt that you are probably excited. The question now becomes what will you do in the meanwhile you wait for your surgery? The good news is that preparing for the surgery is very easy and if you follow a small checklist you will see a big boost in your results and it will put your mind at ease.
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5 Great Benefits of Liposuction
There are more people today turning to liposuction than ever to help them achieve goals for their bodies. There is a great deal of benefits you can reach by turning to liposuction that are both physical and mental too. Liposuction has in fact become one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the world beat out only by breast augmentation in most countries. Some of it is because of the relative safety of liposuction. The other reason for the popularity of course is the benefits you can have from liposuction, let's look at five of them.
1. Fat removal in a safe way
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5 Basics about Liposuction Surgery
Liposuction is a common surgical procedure that many look to when they want to do some improvements. It is not as drastic as a surgery such as breast augmentation and yet is a surgery unlike dermal fillers. The key thing for any patient going into liposuction surgery is to at least know some of the basics, in this article we will cover five.
Candidacy for liposuction surgery
The first basic fact, you need to know is if you are eligible for this kind of procedure. You need to know if you qualify or if something else will take you out of the running for having liposuction …
Tea Tree Oil and Acne
So you want to know more about Tea tree oil and acne? I wasn't one of those teenagers who have acnes all over their face while they were growing up. I only started to have countless of zits after I gave birth to my children. This didn't come as a surprise since I'm aware that my hormones were all over the place while I was still pregnant. My hormonal imbalance might have triggered my skin to produce outbreaks. To solve my problem, I have bought many anti acne products. Sadly, they were all ineffective. So, I'm still left with the question of how can I get …
Pantothenic Acid Acne
Pantothenic acid is part of coenzyme A which turns your food into energy by simplifying the nutrients from that item. It is an important B vitamin type that you can get from the things that you eat. It is also an acyl-carrier protein component which is connected to the creation of hormones inside your boody. Why do you need to know all of these things? It is because you need to be aware that pantothenic acid can keep your acnes at bay and totally eliminate them if you give it a chance. It can give you more benefits than you can ever imagine.
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Neutrogena Acne Stress Control
First of all, Neutrogena Acne Stress Control has no oil content. It is a 3 in 1 package that keeps your face hydrated all throughout the day. It deals with your acnes in 3 steps: it prevents them from appearing on your face, gives you a soft and moisturized skin and reduces the irritation and redness of your acnes. It has the innovative MicroClear technology that you can count on keeping your breakouts at bay.
The kind of technology that it has is the main reason why it is able to prevent your acnes from becoming visible to the naked eye. It penetrates deep into your …
How to Prevent Pimples
Let's discuss how to prevent pimples
1.) Avoid direct contact with the light of the sun as much as possible. As they say, too much of anything is not good for anybody. Thus, excessive exposure to the sun would surely damage your skin. Also, if you want to prevent your acnes from going severe and reduce your chances of acquiring skin cancer, then you would need to stay indoors while the sun is giving out harmful ultraviolet rays. If you have no choice but to go outdoors, then apply non comedogenic sunscreen on your skin for your safety.
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By RICHARD SHAWSun Advocate publisher
Ryan Thomas, who has spent the last seven years as president of the College of Eastern Utah, is resigning from that position and will be gone from the campus sometime after graduation this spring.
That announcement came from the board of regents on Monday afternoon but the plans for him to leave have been in his mind for sometime, according to Thomas.
"When we came here my wife and I discussed the fact that when I turned 55 I would go back into teaching, so we decided to stick with the original plan," said Thomas on Monday morning. "But even though we had committed to that as a family sometime ago, this was a hard decision for us."
Thomas came to the college at a time when there was a lot of turmoil on campus. The school had just gone through an administration that a lot of people blamed for numerous problems and CEU seemed more isolated than ever from the community that surrounds it. Since that time Thomas commented that one of his main goals was to grow the relationship and make it better.
"There was a sense of uneasiness between the community and the school. And I have worked over the last seven years to help that situation," said Thomas. "That has been an important focus for our entire administration in that time. We wanted both Price and Blanding to feel a part of the college."
Thomas came to CEU in 2000 from Utah Valley State College where he had worked for eight years as the vice president of student services, the dean of computer and business services and the dean of engineering.
Thomas has a law degree from Brigham Young University which he obtained early in his career. After getting that degree he practiced law in Los Angeles, Calif. for a few years and then ended up in Rexburg, Idaho being the general counsel for Ricks College (now known as BYU-Idaho).
After some time there, he became the director of student services at BYU in Provo and stayed there for 12 years before moving on to UVSC. It was during that time that he received his PhD.
Thomas commented that the decision to leave was not only based on a plan but also on family ties that are spreading out across the country, particularly along the Wasatch Front.
"Both Ann and I have aging parents in the Ogden area and some of our kids are there too," he said. "We want to live in close proximity to them if we can."
Thomas has some old ties to eastern Utah and will still feel he is leaving home when he moves.
"My grandfather was a coal miner and my father was born in Sunnyside," he stated. "My father was a foreman at the Castle Gate mine when the big disaster occurred there and that left a real imprint on him. While not all my kids grew up here, we spent enough time with relatives in the area that many of them also consider this home."
One of the things Thomas remembers the best about when he came here to serve as president of the college was the friendliness of the place.
"A week after we arrived here I was walking through the bakery in a local grocery store and one of the men working there told me how glad he was that we were here," he said. "That was a good feeling. I felt I was in the midst of friends. There is a warmth here that is remarkable."
Thomas said along with trying to get the community and college to be closer together he feels he has been affiliated with two other notable accomplishments. First, was getting the school out of debt. When he came to the school, it was $1.9 million in the red.
"We are completely out of debt now and I feel very good about that," he said.
Second was an accreditation issue he faced right after taking the job.
"In that first year the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools made a visit and pointed out a number of areas in which the school was lacking," he said. "We fixed those things and were able to get back into good standing with them."
Recent developments concerning the possible merger between CEU and USU has been the newest issue to raise its head. Thomas said that the issue had nothing to do with him resigning.
The board of regents had high praise for Thomas, when they discussed the issue in a meeting last week.
"President Thomas has made tremendous contributions to CEU as well as to the Utah system of higher education," said Jed. H. Pitcher, regents chairman. "We are grateful for his dedication, sacrifice, and committed service to the students, the college and this state. He will be missed."
The state board will announce an interim president for the college by the end of the academic year.


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Me? I fall somewhere between the one that can't draw and the artist that saves the word for the end. I once had to draw "Lawyer", so I drew a highway with cars passing by, the sky, some trees, and finally a billboard featuring a man in a suit with "Were You Injured?" written on it. The person I played against must have hated me so much.
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This printer was designed to be space-saving and environmentally conscious. This printer carries a small footprint with fully front-accessible operation for flush wall installation that fits into almost any environment. And loading roll media is simple with built-in loading guide rails and an automatic roll feeder. Made with less plastic, and reduced CO2 emissions, this model has earned ENERGY STAR qualification, and draws only 140 watts of power during use.
1. For imagePROGRAF Printer Driver. For printing from PostScript applications such as Adobe Illustrator or QuarkXpress, please use a PostScript compatible RIP package. For a list of Canon recommended RIP packages, please consult with Canon Alliance and Industry Market list of RIP vendors. 2. The starter ink tanks initially packaged with the printer are not the same capacity as the replacement ink tanks specified here. 3.The maximum printable length varies depending on the application, OS, and RIP used. 4. For AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT 2000. 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.


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Zdesign connects participants in fashion product development organizations, and manages the time-critical communications between trading partners. It brings together members of product development teams from design, sourcing, manufacturing, sales, and marketing.
Zdesign is project-based, which parallels the basic work unit for all product development-driven companies and mirrors their activities. Product development teams can initiate projects online, invite members of their internal and external teams to participate and conduct all of their business activities and communications in one place, from anywhere, anytime.
Zdesign technology can be configured to interface with and support various IT systems including enterprise resource planning (ERP), supply chain management (SCM), product data management (PDM), and computer-aided design (CAD).


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Outdoor Research
Salvo Jacket (Women's)
Out of Stock Product Number: 31392
The perfect high-exertion, cold- and wet-weather soft shell jacket, the Salvo™ is designed for highly aerobic endeavors undertaken in less-than-ideal conditions. A streamlined, close-fitting design makes it a go-to for fast-moving winter adventures.
* This product does not qualify for shipping to all countries.
- Windproof
- Highly breathable
- Water resistant
- GORE WINDSTOPPER X-Fast construction
- Mesh-lined collar
- Front zipper with internal stormflap
- Zippered Napoleon pocket
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- Graphic print on side panels Fabric- 100% polyester, 3L GORE WINDSTOPPER soft shell
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5 Ways Chanel's F/W Collection Will Change Your Life For The Better
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But the show was more than just smoke and mirrors (or in this case, customized Chanel canned goods and flour sacks). Lagerfeld continues to have his gloved finger on the pulse of what the modern woman wants. Herewith, the five ways this show (if it's set design and props went into production) could totally change the way you hit up the frozen foods aisle…
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1. You can now wear sneakers to the grocery store.
You may think that sneakers are only excusable in the grocery store post-workout—not true! The Great and Powerful Lagerfeld has decreed that running shoes are now acceptable footwear when running errands. Praise be!
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2. Finally! A chic shopping basket.
How many times have you looked down at your Whole Foods basket and felt as if it were keeping the rest of your outfit from reaching it F.F.P. (full fashion potential)? Enter the beautiful chain-linked basket from Chanel's F/W 14 collection, which is coincidentally perfect for toting your Chanel Handbag through the gluten-free aisle.
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3. No need to waste time untangling your jewelry.
File this under French insouciance: a tangled jumble of necklaces is far cooler than one delicate strand. Collectively this will save you about an hour a year, which can now be invested in hunting down the oft-hidden caviar section of your grocery store.
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4. Personal assistant included.
We have long coveted the classic Chanel tweed skirt suit. The fact that it now comes with a handsome manservant to carry our shopping bags? No-brainer.
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5. A bike chain can double as an accessory.
That hefty bike chain that you typically store in your basket when biking to your next destination? Try layering it around your neck, instead. Not only will it look chic but it'll add an extra heft of resistance training to your workout regimen. Genius move once again, Lagerfeld!


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As we enter our fall season, Sutton Youth Soccer would like to take this time to recognize our sponsors and say thank you for their support.
Below is a list of this season's SYS sponsors. To show your support of those who support Sutton Youth Soccer, please consider these friends of SYS for your own personal and business needs.
In accordance with the change in uniform style for all Sutton Youth Soccer travel teams, all U10, U12, U14, and U16 players who are registered for the fall 2015 season must order new uniforms.
To order uniforms for your U10, U12, U14 or U16 player, please go to https://sutton.itemorder.com/sale to order the required player pack.
Player packs consist of a jersey, shorts and socks and are comparable in price to the uniforms previously ordered through SYS. When ordering player packs you will be able to choose sizes for each uniform item individually, sizing charts are available on the order pages for the jersey and the shorts.
You will be required to select your player's name from a drop down list when ordering the jersey and a number which was randomly assigned to your player will also be shown. As with all SYS uniform distribution, player numbers are assigned not chosen and no requests can be accommodated.
Please note, the deadline to order uniforms is August 12th. Uniforms ordered after that date will incur a higher shipping cost as well as are not guaranteed for the start of the season.
If you have any sizing questions, please contact the uniform vendor Soccern'moore at 860-282-0224. If you do not see your player's name in the list of available travel players, please contact us immediately at email@example.com.
This does not apply to U4, U6 and U8 players who will continue to have uniforms supplied by SYS.
SYS Board
If you or your company have ever considered becoming sponsor of local youth athletics, now's your chance. Please email email@example.com for more details.
Please consider joining the list of returning sponsors from this past season who have all generously sponsored Sutton Youth Soccer and all that we do and stand for. We are looking for more local businesses that would be proud to support SYS teams and athletes this upcoming season.
If you are completing registration(s) for U10, U12, U14 or U16 leagues and are new to these leagues or a returning player, please read the important uniform information by clicking the link below.
All registrations for SYS must be completed on the SportsManager website using the link below.
Please read the following early registration information prior to registering using the link below. The link will take you to the SportsManager website where the registrations are completed.


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The Joint Commission's Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification
The Joint Commission's Primary Care Medical Home (PCMH) Certification
Event Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2012 - 8:30am to 4:30pm EST
Event Type: Meeting or Conference
This Pre-Conference offer information on PCMH certification requirements, what to expect during an on-site survey, how PCMH certification relates to other accreditation activities, available PCMH resources, and how to get started on becoming certified. The preconference is designed for ambulatory care professionals seeking the latest information about the Joint Commission's PCMH certification option and its benefits.
Venue: Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Registration Fee: $425.00
Link: http://www.jcrinc.com/Conferences-and-Seminars/Primary-Care-Medical-Home-Pre-Conference/5024/


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On DVD
Here Comes the Boom
Movie Review
A body in motion tends to stay in motion. A body at rest tends to stay at rest. And if you want to get a resting body moving again, you sometimes need to kick it in the rear.
That's a loose paraphrase of Isaac Newton's famous first and second laws of motion—the bedrock basis for modern-day physics and the inspiration behind countless spinning classes. It's the central premise behind, well, pert near everything—energy, mass, motion and why my couch never moseys into the dining room on its own. Things don't move unless someone or something makes them move—be it gravity or an explosion or that quick thwack on the posterior.
But not every "resting body" experiences that thwack quite so literally, or so viscerally, as Scott Voss does.
Schoolteacher Scott has been at rest for, oh, years now. He can barely muster the energy to stagger into his classroom these days, much less teach anybody anything. Sure, he remembers those days when he cared: The dude was Teacher of the Year a decade ago. But between the friction created by the system and his own dwindling enthusiasm, Scott began to slow, coasting and crawling to a near stop.
The guy could use a good kick.
He gets it during a school faculty meeting. Seems the school's in the red, and the only way to balance the budget is by hacking extracurriculars, including the music department headed by the still-moving and motivated Marty Streb. Marty loves his subject so much that his enthusiasm infects his students: Music moves him, and so it moves them. His classroom is a place of life in this mostly dormant school, and Scott—even though he's part of that dormancy—can't imagine life without Marty's music class down the hall.
And so propelled, Scott stands up and speaks up. He's finally in motion again. And in his effort to raise the money needed to save Marty's job, he'll receive enough kicks and hits and flying elbows to keep him moving for a good long while.
Positive Elements
Scott's cash-flow solution is outlandish and just a wee bit desperate: He becomes a mixed martial arts competitor. And he certainly has no doubts that it'll be a painful, deeply humiliating experience. He knows that while he might've been a pretty good wrestler back in the day, "the day" was about 25 years ago, and the most he can reasonably hope for is to lose lucratively enough to save Marty's job. But while he may be taking one of the world's most dangerous part-time jobs, his aims are completely selfless.
That's a nifty little message right from the get-go, and it's really just the beginning of a near avalanche of onscreen positivity. We hear about the beauty of music, the importance of education, the pride of being an American. (Scott moonlights as a citizenship teacher—helping immigrants learn some core principles so that they can become U.S. citizens.) We learn that Marty buys old, broken musical instruments, fixes them and gives them to kids who wouldn't be able to afford them otherwise. We see Malia—one of Scott's brightest students—help train Niko (a Dutch immigrant and former MMA star) for his citizenship test, while Niko trains Scott for his fights.
Here Comes the Boom might've been called Here Comes Some Fantastic Life Lessons if the name wasn't such a guaranteed box office killjoy. Scott is practically reborn through this selfless commitment. And while we can take issue with the violence inherent in his cash-making scheme, we can't quibble with the heart behind it, or the heart he shows in pursuing it.
The principal screams at Scott to quit, telling him he's an embarrassment. Bella, the school nurse, worries for his safety. And well she should. Some nights he gets thrashed. And, quite frankly, the principal's right too. In the beginning Scott really does look like a fool. But he keeps at it—taking all comers, absorbing all the punishment and criticism, and persevering for what he believes is a higher cause.
"What are you teaching these kids if you go through with [this]?" Bella asks him before a particularly frightening fight. "What am I teaching them if I don't?" Scott says. Far from being an embarrassment, Scott becomes an inspiration to his students and a hero to his colleagues—not because of his talent, but his tenacity.
Spiritual Content
You'd not expect a lot of spiritual content in a Kevin James yukfest. But according to the star himself, John 15:13 actually underpins the whole movie.
"For there is no greater love than to lay down one's life for one's friends," James paraphrased in an interview with Plugged In. "That's essentially what this guy does. It's literally what this movie is about. We don't go around banging people over the head and preaching to them, but the message is certainly there, and it's by design."
Before a fight, Scott and his training team gather in a circle and pray. In the middle of teaching his citizenship class, he asks everyone to bow their heads while an AA group next door recites a prayer. There's a reference to Genesis 32, wherein Jacob wrestles with God. Just as Jacob earned God's respect that night, it's implied, Scott has earned the respect of his gym mates.
Elsewhere, Niko teaches a yoga class, and the room contains some objects suggesting Eastern spirituality.
Sexual Content
Scott has a thing for Bella, and he frequently asks her to dinner. Their only "official" date culminates in Bella playfully attacking Scott—leaping on him (she straddles his middle) and eventually breaking a lamp. "It's the weirdest date ever," Scott says, and Bella, a little embarrassed, leaves. The couple eventually winds up kissing through a chain link fence.
A mild innuendo-infused joke Scott tells links fertility with a woman's looks. Marty mentions that the classical composer Maurice Ravel used to dress up like a woman.
Violent Content
Kevin James is a longtime fan of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (the most prestigious professional MMA organization), and that little fact—along with wholehearted buy-in from the UFC—makes this film feels viscerally, violently real.
That's bad news for those who believe MMA is too violent to accept or embrace. For others it'll feel not much different than a Rocky flick.
Scott gets absolutely hammered by his opponents. He's hit, kicked, elbowed, choked and thrown more times than I could really count—with the camera sometimes providing a first-person viewpoint. He's kicked unconscious. He's punched in the groin. He's pounded with such ferocity he can't find his way to his own corner—staggering and mumbling to himself as if drunk. So in an age where we're growing ever more aware of the lifelong damage done by concussions, the sight of Scott and/or his opponents knocked out cold can leave folks in the audience feeling a little woozy. The day after fights, Scott often bears the war wounds of experience—stitches, a butterfly bandage holding together a cut, a dislocated arm that Bella has to (painfully) pop back into place.
When Scott begins training, he practices kicking into a mattress held by Marty (to Marty's obvious discomfort). Once he gets a bit further into it, his training sessions can be almost as brutal as the fights. During one bargain-basement bout, the floor collapses, sending Scott rolling out of the octagon.
Scott, trying to dunk a basketball, cheats by using a trampoline. It still doesn't help him reach the basket, though, and he falls out of the camera's view to painfully hit the gym floor. We see a scene from a reality show called The World's Deadliest Car Chases.
Crude or Profane Language
Two uses each of "a‑‑" and "h‑‑‑." We hear a few derivations of swear words, including "freaking," "heck" and "jeez." God's name is misused a couple of times.
Drug and Alcohol Content
Characters drink wine and beer.
Other Negative Elements
After eating some bad applesauce, Scott throws up all over a beaten opponent—a moment captured and replayed on YouTube. Marty mentions that he urinates a lot.
When Malia tearfully says that her father is making her drop music to work at the family business, Scott says she shouldn't—jokingly adding that she should tell her father that her teacher won't let her. The father then accuses Scott of encouraging his daughter to be disobedient. (The two men later patch things up and become good friends.)
Scott takes credit for a dinner he didn't make (though Bella sees through his ruse). Eric (Scott's brother) has a bit of a messy family life. He and his wife hurl accusations back and forth, and they show some comically horrific parenting techniques. Someone embezzles money meant for the school. Scott and another teacher make fun of a guy's beard. We see and hear a few references to gambling.
Like I said, a body in motion tends to stay in motion. And we see a lot of bodies in motion here—bodies that seem intent on doing bodily harm to other bodies. Here Comes the Boom brings a lot of booming hits and kicks to the screen, and Kevin James realizes that that violence may turn some families off. But he hopes people will look past the MMA violence and uncover the story he's really trying to tell. He says, "The fighting in this movie is really just a metaphor for any obstacles that people have in their lives."
Scott does face loads of obstacles here—physical, mental, emotional, even spiritual in a way. He's at a low ebb in his life, as is almost everyone around him.
But then, after getting that swift kick, Scott digs up his moxie again—and converts it into motion. As he begins to move forward, he helps push all the folks around him into motion too. Marty's given new hope and encouragement. Eric finds a new job and a renewed commitment to the woman he married. Scott's pupils glean inspiration and life lessons from their teacher.
A little corny? Sure. But for James, "It's just good values. It's things we've gotten away from—helping other people in every aspect."
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Five people have been named in grand jury indictments unsealed Wednesday and Thursday in Jefferson County Court alleging they sold illegal drugs in separate incidents.
In indictments unsealed Thursday:
Matthew F. Luffman, 21, Watertown, is charged with two counts each of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. It is alleged that he had and sold heroin within the county on a mid-November day and committed the same act the following day. He pleaded not guilty to the charges and was ordered held at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building on $5,000 bail.
Gregory J. Hardy-Hall, 21, whose last known address was Philadelphia, and Shawnna B. Howland, 26, whose last known address was Deferiet, are each charged with single counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance as a result of separate incidents. Mr. Hardy-Hall is alleged to have sold cocaine within the county in mid-June, while Miss Howland is claimed to have sold methadone in early September. Both entered not-guilty pleas and were sent to the PSB, with Mr. Hardy-Hall held on $2,500 bail and Miss Howland held on $5,000 bail.
In other court activity Thursday, an open indictment was handed up charging Tyler R. Hamilton, 18, Fort Drum, with two counts each of third-degree criminal mischief and fifth-degree conspiracy and a single count of second-degree reckless endangerment. It is alleged that on May 12, with others, he broke a window on a 2005 Chevrolet truck belonging to Richard Tucker in the town of LeRay and damaged a bus stop owned by Fort Drum Community Homes Inc. by smashing a window on it. It also is alleged that on the same day he created a substantial risk of serious injury to another person by building and participating in the detonation of an explosive device.
Brandon L. Coyer, 26, Carthage, successfully completed Drug Court and was sentenced to an unspecified amount of time served at the PSB and five years probation. He was referred to the substance abuse rehabilitation program that is designed to serve as an alternative to incarceration for a March 2011 guilty plea to felony driving while intoxicated and first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle.
For completing Drug Court, the unlicensed operation conviction was dismissed. He also was fined $1,000 Thursday, had his drivers license revoked and was ordered to install an ignition interlock device on any vehicle he owns or operates.
In court Wednesday:
John W. Hall, 42, of 135 N. Rutland St., Apt. 3, and Jordan T. Turner, 25, of 73 Public Square, Apt. 2, were each named in sealed indictments, charged with two counts apiece of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance and third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Mr. Hall is alleged to have sold cocaine within the county twice on the same early November day, while Mr. Turner is alleged to have sold the drug two times on a day in late November. Both entered not-guilty pleas to the charges at arraignment. Mr. Hall was ordered held at the Metro-Jefferson Public Safety Building on $20,000 bail, while Mr. Turner was held on $7,500 bail.
Mr. Turner was charged Dec. 11 by city police with third-degree criminal possession of a weapon, second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal mischief. Police allege that he pointed a handgun at Alisha M. Kiblin, 20, of 73 Public Square, Apt. 1, the morning of Nov. 25 and threatened to use the gun. He also broke a glass picture and several Christmas ornaments, police said.
Mr. Turner was convicted of second-degree criminal contempt in April for violating Ms. Kiblins order of protection. He also has a conviction in October 2011 for fifth-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance, also in County Court.
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By KRYSTAL GEORGE
Claflin students are moving forward in the Black Lives Matter Movement, planning a trip to participate in the 2015 Million Man March in Washington.
The Student Government Association held an interest meeting on Sept. 15 to inform students of the planned overnight trip to Washington to celebrate the anniversary of the Million Man March.
SGA President Andy Michel began the meeting with a brief history of the Million Man March and later went into details of the trip:
About 55 students were in attendance at the meeting.
If you are interested in going to Washington, Michel will take questions at his email, email@example.com.
By SARA E. MOBLEY
Monday, Sept. 21, officially started Claflin University's HBCU Week.
The first event was a local block party on High Rise Court hosted by the Student Activities Board. The party was open to all students and locals.
The purpose of HBCU Week and the block party is to bring students together -- and the events help as stress relievers from classes.
"It's always great to have a big venue where all the students can gather and just relax and have fun," senior Terryn Parker said.
The rest of the week's festivities included events such as Movie Night and an ice cream social, Power Hour, Free Style Comedy Show and social forums.
By KRYSTAL E. GEORGE
Claflin was host to the president of its new sister school, Methodist University, at the 146th Matriculation Day Convocation on Sept. 10.
The Jonas T. Kennedy's Tullis Arena was filled with students and faculty as Dr. Marcio de Moraes introduced himself as president of the United Methodist-affiliated university in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Moraes and Claflin President Henry Tisdale spoke about Claflin's new vision of global civilization.
"Thank you for bringing our universities closer," Moraes said.
The convocation began with the posting of the colors. The new flags representing Claflin's diverse population were on display. Greetings from Miss Claflin, Aria Dillard, were followed by the installation of the 2015-2016 Student Government Association officers.
Moraes used his segment to inform the audience of a brief history of Methodista University, the largest Methodist University in Brazil. Claflin students will be able to participate in an exchange program, attending classes at the Methodista Unversity, and the university's Brazilian students will matriculate at Claflin.
Claflin will also offer Portuguese as a language.
SGA President Andy Michele introduced Tisdale, comparing his tenure as president to an Olympic race.
"Because he never stopped running, Claflin University is financially sound," Michele said, receiving thunderous applause. Michele then presented Tisdale with an Olympic gold medal for "running the great race."
Tisdale began his address with a joke in reference to Michele's introduction; "I suppose after running so long, maybe a little drink of water might be needed." He then sipped from his water.
Tisdale talked about the direction Claflin is going in effort to become a global leader. "We want students to have mobility … we want to be affordable and productive," Tisdale said.
He acknowledged the freshmen class, making note that they are one of the largest incoming classes, "450 strong." Tisdale also confirmed the university's capital campaign Phase ll goal of $100,000,000. Tisdale redirected his focus to Methodista University.
Future leaders will need to hold global citizenship, he said. He left students with an acronym: Claflin LEADS, Leadership development, Experimental Learning, Academic excellence, Diversity and inclusion.
Tisdale defined leadership and again encouraged students that, "we, too, can lead."
Claflin alumna, Jasmine Wall and Public Relations professor, Ms. Bianca Crawford paired to bring "Paint Night Out" to Claflin University to kick off the 2015 CALA- Bash festival. On April 6th ,over 50 students and faculty gathered to enjoy music art and food in the Claflin Art Department. The event was just one of Monday's highlights as the university officially started the 2015 CALA – Bash. "I felt very relaxed and like I could express my artistic ability in front of my peers," said senior, Daniel Simmons. Claflin Arts & Letters Annual Bash is a yearly festival held at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Originally envisioned as a single day to celebrate the artistic culture of the university, Calabash has grown into a weeklong celebration.
Overnight, the campus transforms, giving way to street vendors, live performances, and a cornucopia of artistic expression and school pride!
To the students, it feels like another spring break filled with fun, laughter, good food, and good music. "This annual festival is a great way to break up the tedium and monotony of campus life, providing a relaxed atmosphere for everyone to let loose and have fun before finals," said Clafin alum,Toney Gaines.
On Wednesday, April 7th the Department of Mass Communications at Claflin University brought the red carpet to the Grace Thomas Kennedy auditorium with the 3rd annual CALA- Bash Film Festival. The night was full of emotion as students of Claflin University competed for awards in two categories; short film and documentary. "I'm just glad my work was able to be displayed" said second place documentary finalist and senior, Ashley White. The Awards were as follows: Short Film
1st Place: Clayton "J.R." Bryant for Forgiven
2nd Place : Kyree Simon for MOMMA
1st Place: Imani Davis for Junk Food Targets
2nd Place Ashley White for Colorism
3rd Place Jayla McCaw for Road to Rebellion All contestants were required to submit a 15 minute film to their choice of category. They were also required to have audio and be able to upload to YouTube. Claflin Arts & Letters Annual Bash is a yearly festival held at Claflin University in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Originally envisioned as a single day to celebrate the artistic culture of the university, Calabash has grown into a weeklong celebration. Overnight the campus transforms, giving way to street vendors, live performances, and a cornucopia of artistic expression and school pride! To the students, it feels like another spring break filled with fun, laughter, good food, and good music.
"This annual festival is a great way to break up the tedium and monotony of campus life, providing a relaxed atmosphere for everyone to let loose and have fun before finals," Claflin Alum, Toney Gaines said.
On Thursday, April 9th, Jessica Care Moore, a poet from Detroit visited Claflin University during CALA-Bash week. Jessica Care Moore began writing around the age of 15 to 16 years old. She moved to New York City to pursue her passion and attended Def Poetry Jam in 1995. Moore is also the author of a series of books, "God is Not an American" and "Sunlight through Bullet Holes" are two from her collection. Along with her writings, Moore owns her own publishing company. Moore left students with the advice, "90s poets are old enough to learn through reading." Moore stressed how important it is for poets to read other poets and how poetry is art, and art is powerful. Poetry to Jessica Care Moore is more than simple spoken word. She prefer for her poetry to be called readings because of her artistic view on the art. She even received threats when pursing her love for poetry in Detroit. "What you're writing now will not sound the same in the future," Moore closed.
Uniquepo, a Claflin student, rocked the mic as she performed a Japanese selection. The crowd loved it and embraced her with a hearty round of applause. She has introduced a new genre of music to the University.
Claflin University Theatre Ensemble's Production of Dream Girls
By Brandi Threatt On April 12, 2015 at 3:30 pm, in Orangeburg's Stevenson Auditorium; Claflin University Theatre Ensemble showcased the stage play Dream Girls to bring a close to the celebration of CALA- BASH. (Claflin's Arts and Letters Annual Bash) Director/ Professor Cedric Rembert directed his first musical with the Claflin University Theatre Ensemble. This play starred students of the University. "This was a pretty tough production to pull off. As a stage manager you don't get the same rush that you do when you're an actor, but overall I am proud of the work we've done," said Assistant Stage Manager, Nakia Avila. "I had fun," Actor Ar'Daris Stewart said. The 3pm star cast consisted of three seniors, Lia Holman (Lorrell), Rebeca Daniel (Effie), and Darien Woods (Curtis). Four juniors, Shanquel Young (Denna), Richard Ortiz (Marty), Eric Washington (C.C), Aria Dillard (Michelle), and one sophomore Ar'Daris Stewart (Jimmy). Dream Girls is written by Tom Eyen. It is the story of characters, Deena, Effie, and Lorrell who originated from a music trio called the Dreamettes. Their new manager Curtis Taylor takes creative control of the group and pushes the singers into the spotlight. The group encounters many differences that came with the high cost of fame; leading to a public breakup between the trio.
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Claflin University senior Princess Williams says she learned early on that her life's goal of becoming a singer was not going to work out, so she decided to focus on talents with writing and speaking. On Friday, she used one skill to focus on the other as she delivered an address accepting the award as the South Carolina Collegiate Journalist of the Year for colleges and universities with under 5,000 enrollment. Williams was chosen for the honor presented annually by the South Carolina Press Association through its Collegiate Division, which promotes journalism excellence among student publications at South Carolina institutions of higher learning. Williams told the crowd — which included her mother and other family members, gathered at Bob Jones University in Greenville for the annual Collegiate Division conference — that she considers her role as editor of The Panther, Claflin's student newspaper, one of the most important of her life. She detailed the opportunities the position has afforded her, including personal interviews with the likes of celebrities and newsmakers such as Bill Cosby and Nikki Giovanni, and journalistic experience she believes will be invaluable as a professional. In honoring Williams, the SCPA judges cited her commitment to the student press, taking the lead in recruiting other volunteer staffers, and taking on the reporting, photography and editing function alone as is often needed. Williams played the lead role in moving The Panther to its online format by handling administrative functions for the website (claflin.edu/the-panther) and recruiting unique content. Williams also has gained experience and exposure for her work and The Panther by contributing coverage to The Times and Democrat and TheTandD.com. The Ridgeland native and mass communications major is also a campus leader. She has balanced the editor's job and academic responsibilities as an Honors College student with other positions, including being campus leader for the United Negro College Fund. And she has taken public service beyond working to inform, serving as a mentor with Project Life: Positeen Inc. in Orangeburg and a volunteer with Claflin's AmeriCorp's Saturday Academy.
The Panther Editor Princess Williams and South Carolina Press Association Executive Director Bill Rogers pose after Williams receives her S.C. Collegiate Journalist of the Year award for colleges and universities with under 5,000 enrollment during a ceremony on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at Bob Jones University in Greenville.
Claflin students cite unease
after dorm break-ins
From reports by Keegan Franklin, Jabari Kafele, Brandi Threatt and Gibson Najee
Claflin University students say there may be reason for concern after dorm break-ins following their return from spring break. Several female students told a magistrate the Claflin University campus has been terrorized by a man who broke into their rooms. Identified as a South Carolina State University student, Kabaris Daniels, 19, of Columbia, was taken into custody on March 19 on Claflin's campus and a day later charged with two counts of first-degree assault with intent to commit criminal sexual conduct, two counts of first-degree burglary and one count of second-degree burglary. After hearing from two female Claflin students and Vice President of Student Affairs Dr. Leroy Durant, Orangeburg County Magistrate Sam Daily determined Daniels is a threat to the community and ordered him held without bond. Durant told the court the campus had been on edge for several weeks, though some Claflin students say they were unaware of any potential danger from an intruder. "After finding out what actually happened, I was speechless. I didn't believe it," junior Michael Jenkins said. "I couldn't imagine if that was my sister or my girlfriend. I would go crazy. He must've been on something, ain't no way . I just don't understand." Jenkins, who resides off campus, said he heard about the situation and wasn't clear on what actually happened. He thought it was a brawl or fight that took place, referencing the word "attack." Freshman Dasia Dukes, who does not live in either of the dorms that were entered, believes the university needs to understand the difference between the personal freedom of students and their safety. "This is really sad. I am new in this area and found it to [be] pretty safe and somewhere I needed to be to continue my education," she said. "I have grown to love Claflin, however they don't need to confuse our personal freedom and space with our safety." Sharitta McMichael, a sophomore residing in the Student Residential Center North where the breakins/attacks occurred, said, "It saddens to know that such activity goes on in a residential hall that I stay in . I'm from out of state so it's not like I can just up and go stay with a relative until things cease." Imani Davis, a senior, said she did not particularly feel terrorized by the break-ins. Rather she felt "uneasy" in believing the university was withholding information from residents. "I feel Claflin in general tries to put on a façade that everything is okay and not share what's going on with its students until it's too late," she said. "If we were made aware earlier of [the] suspect or something possibly going on, we could of prevented multiple incidents from happening and recurring. But when you're unaware you don't know to take precaution." Davis also said the university isn't doing much to beef up security after the incidents. "I definitely think we should have more officers on campus, even at night, because the RAs get off at 12. So maybe from 1 to 4 there should be someone in there or at least an officer patrolling around campus to feel protected," she said. Another senior, Brandy Mack, said she, too, was uncomfortable with the university's flow of information. "After the first incident, they should of been having meetings [and] sending emails letting everybody know," she said. "I didn't know anything about it until the day he got arrested." "I feel like the situation could have been handled way better," Mack said. "From what I heard, the guy had broken into three dorms in one night." Mack said the university should have taken action after the first dorm was broken into. "My thing is, after the first incident or after he broke into the second dorm, why were there no police officers on campus? Things could have been handled completely different." Doward Hunter, a junior, said he does not feel threatened because he lives off campus, but his friends who live on campus did worry about danger. "I think victims learned how to prevent themselves from being victimized through this experience," Hunter said. "With the addition of more campus security guards, I feel confident in the ability of Claflin's security task force," he said. "This incident was definitely a learning experience. Of course security did not get everything right the first time, but I think they learned how to handle these situations better now." Students and staff are encouraged to remain vigilant and report all suspicious people to the public safety department by calling extension 5444.
Reports by The Times and Democrat contributed to this story.
President Tisdale's letter outlines security upgrades
The following letter was sent by President Dr. Henry N. Tisdale to Claflin email accounts on March 31, 2015. It is titled "Safety and Security Enhancements."
I write to inform you that we have installed several new surveillance cameras, bringing to 20 the number of surveillance cameras in operation. By April 15, 2015, the University also will have a total of 14 call boxes in another demonstration of our commitment to enhance the safety and security of the campus. These additional safety devices, along with the Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol or SNAP, also strengthen our resolve to ensure Claflin University is a safe environment for high quality living and learning and are consistent with a new focus on campus safety and security that was articulated during my Matriculation Day address on September 4, 2014. Please note the following: Surveillance Cameras Surveillance of public areas is intended to deter crime and assist in protecting the safety and property of the University. You can be assured that the University will adhere to guidelines that address safety and security needs while at the same time respecting individual privacy of those attending, working or visiting Claflin University. Emergency Call Boxes The University is increasing the number of emergency call boxes around campus so that students, faculty, staff and visitors can more conveniently contact public safety in case of an emergency. Student Nighttime Auxiliary Patrol (SNAP) Program This program is designed to enhance safety relative to movement from parking lots to residence halls or offices. Any member of the Claflin University family may use the service by calling extension 5444. The service will be provided from 7 p.m. to midnight on Monday through Friday.
All questions regarding safety and security measures should be addressed to Mr. Steve Pearson, director of Public Safety at extension 5434 or Dr. Leroy A. Durant, vice president for Student Development and Services at extension 5341 during normal hours of operation. During evening hours and weekends, contact the Office of Public Safety at (803) 535-5444. As you are aware, the security and safety of our campus will be sustained and enhanced by remaining alert and watchful and reporting suspicious or unusual behavior. Your cooperation and support are greatly appreciated.
By PRINCESS B. WILLIAMS Claflin University has made history by raising the largest amount in the history of the university. President Dr. Henry N. Tisdale announced at the Phase One Celebration on Thursday in the Jonas T. Kennedy Center that almost $90 million has been raised in the university's capital campaign. "When we launched the campaign, we were focused on making a strong university even stronger. We wanted to bolster Claflin's capacity to serve as a resource for the state of South Carolina," Tisdale said. The funds have been used to strengthen academic programs, enhance facilities and build the endowment. The overall goal for this campaign is $96.4 million. The goal for the first phase was $80 million. The university exceeded the goal and is at $89.6 million. "I think we were successful because we had 10 or more seven-figured gifts," Tisdale said. "This campaign was about hopes and dreams," Capital Campaign Chair James A. Bennett said. Claflin parents played a major role in the campaign by surpassing their original goal of $50,000. The student body also had an original goal of $100,000 but skyrocketed to raise $162,438. It has a new goal of giving $200,000 to the capital campaign. Student Government Association President Dillon Isaac highlighted the impact of the campaign from a student's perspective. "When I was a freshman in 2011, the Wi-Fi connection was very limited," he said. "Now 100 percent of the campus is Wi-Fi-accessible." More than 98 percent of faculty and staff donated to the campaign. "This campaign has indeed enhanced Claflin's learning and teaching environment," Board of Trustees Faculty Representative Dr. Caroletta Ivey said. Some of the university's biggest supporters were:
"This evening, we envision moving Claflin to new levels of excellence. Yes, we've set the bar high, but we know we can. We must reach even higher. We believe the world needs visionaries," Tisdale said. "There no stopping us now." The campaign has also provided the university with:
By GIBSON NAJEE Friends of the Earth is the face of student-organized sustainability at Claflin University. The organization led by President Timothy Alston has been active on campus for around 10 years and is currently involved in multiple recycling efforts across campus. "FOE's goal is to raise awareness about the living environment so it can be better," Alston said. The organization is currently comprised of three teams that collect recyclables around campus and bring them to the new recycling center located behind the cafeteria and to the Pepsi Dream Machine located outside of the cafeteria. "We have an internal competition as well as the nationwide one to motivate our efforts," said Alston when asked how FOE is involved with the Pepsi Challenge. The goal is increase U.S. beverage container recycling to 50 percent by having universities compete in recycling bottles. The campaign by Pepsi has touched more than 65 colleges and collected more than 15 million bottles. It's one of the many efforts Claflin is currently a part of to move to a sustainable campus. The kickoff of the university's sustainability projects was Sept 23,2014. Rodney Hudson, director of auxiliary services, headed new green campaigns around campus. Efforts include instillation of solar panels on dormitory roofs, the opening of a new recycling center, recycling cooking oil and using a biodigester machine for food waste in the cafeteria. Since the kickoff, Claflin university has become one of the nation's top 10 green HBCUs. The university is still pushing toward its own goals of increasing recycling, saving energy and recording local climate changes.
Does Mr. Right Exist?
By: KYANA ATKINS
Often we hear " college is going to be some of your best days, it's the place where you will meet your future husband". Well, its senior year and graduation is rapidly approaching, still no Mr. Right.
So I begin to wonder if Mr. Right truly exists or is he an idea created to give us hopeless romantics,something to believe in.
I had the chance to speak with Claflin Senior, Cherrelle Martin, who is getting married this summer to her Mr. Right.
Cherrelle, like most college women believed that she would meet her future husband during her collegiate years.
"I thought I would meet somebody at Claflin, that's what suppose to happen in college. I now realize that is a rare thing. I would say however, during the college years as you learn and grow to build your future you begin to think about life after college and marriage, and the feeling that you haven't met Mr. Right, now what's going to happen kicks in."
Cherrelle met her Mr. Right in the 8th grade, what begin as years of friendship, recently turned into the joining of soulmates.
Cherrelle may not have met her Mr. Right on campus but her advice to other collegiate women is," wait on the right person, it might not be your time right now, but your moment is coming."
So now my original question shifts from does Mr. Right exist to are college years meant to be the years we get ready to meet Mr. Right.
Is this the time for me to prepare myself for what happens when Mr. Right eventually comes into my life ? I believe so, college is the time where we are supposed to find ourselves and grow into the person we want to be when we walk across the stage in May. For much of my college years I viewed my future in terms of having a great career and the day I buy my first pair of Christian Louboutin heels. Now when I visualize my future I see myself as a career woman, wife and mother. I had to get a place where I am now ready for Mr. Right. I asked Claflin Senior Keneisha Corbett ,how do you know when you're ready? " You have to be comfortable with yourself, you need know what you want in life, college is the time for you to do that, when you get to that point you will know you're ready." So you're ready for Mr. Right and he is ready for you, now what? Cherrelle Martin, 22 felt marriage was the next step with her Mr. Right. " At first everyone was concerned, even I felt like we might be too young, but I realized I am ready, he's ready, we're ready, it felt right. She goes on to say, "I was comfortable with him, we've watched each other grow. Our history played a big role in the decision." Cherrelle knows that being young, fresh out of college and married isn't going to be easy but she and her fiancé are ready for the challenge. The couple will wed in August. To answer the age old question does Mr. Right exist, I say yes he does, you have to be ready for him when he does arrive. Until then enjoy your college years and continue to evolve into the visionary women Claflin molds us into becoming.
By ANDRES WATERS
Dr. Leroy Durant held a news conference on March 3 to discuss the status of the university and tell students about what they can expect in the future. Durant, the university's vice president of student development and services, said changes on campus have improved the student experience. "Claflin's top priority will always be the students that come to the university [and] making sure they succeed," he said. Durant noted the addition and opening of Claflin's new co-ed dorm, the Commons, the addition of 22 security cameras throughout the campus and parking lots, as well as the addition of emergency phones. The locations of the cameras include: GTK, Asbury (2), Goff parking lot, Chapel, East Hall, JST, Gym, South Hall, Kleist, High Rise (2). Cameras were not added to monitor students, Durant said. They are to increase security, with university public safety personnel doing the monitoring. "More eyes may make the students feel more secure," he said. Regarding future improvements, Durant said the next project for the university will be paving the parking lots along Goff Avenue during the summer. Beyond that, he informed students the university has plans to expand the Jonas T. Kennedy Health and Education Center by adding another common-use area for students as well as a pool. Meanwhile, he said there could be an increase in tuition in the coming year due to budget cuts. "These are tough times for high[er] education," he said. "In public education today, throughout the United States there are a tremendous amount of cuts being made … the thing you have to do is manage what you have and I think Claflin has managed effectively." He said the university has the fourth lowest tuition rate of private institutions in the state and there has not been an increase since the 2011-12 school year. Current tuition is $7,600 per semester. Despite the possible increase, Durant said the university's main goal is to keep students in college. "But they (students) have to do their part as well."
Theft Stats
Obesity has become such a problem for college students. Between studying, stressing out and the pressure of college, college students turn to eating unhealthy foods to cope. College students overindulge at the cafe, pizza hut, chinese food, the pit and local restaurants. Unhealthy ingredients can develop health problems in the future. It starts right here and now! Get off of this train of an unhealthy lifestyle and start a new healthy lifestyle. It starts with you, a bottle of water, determination, consistency and making smarter and healthy food choices on and off campus. Having a positive team that can encourage you along the way will be a great help! I have just the right woman that can help you get closer to your goal.
Khadijah Percell, a Claflin University student began her journey to helping others achieve their fitness goals about 2 years ago.
"Before then, I was always into fitness but it was just for myself mainly, as an outlet to get rid of my frustrations in a healthy way. It is not easy raising two boys and caring for a grandmother who's battling with cancer, while trying to get an education at the same time, however fitness has made this possible for me," Percell said.
Watching her grandmother fight cancer is what motivated Percell to help others. Her grandmother always said, "I wish I would have taken better care of myself when I was younger". Percell took that message and ran with it, trying to influence as many young adults as she could. She started training just one girl, then, five. Now, Percell assists 20 ladies and gentlemen with living a healthier lifestyle. Percell teaches the students about nutrition as well. She simply enjoys doing what she does free of charge. "I just want every young person I encounter to have a chance my grandmother always wished for," Percell said.
She has a myriad of success stories from students at Claflin University. Percell's workout consists of working on the abs, legs, arms and buttocks. She assists you one-on-one. Before and after every work out, Percell likes for everyone to join hands and pray. She takes before and after pictures so students can see their progress. It's more than a workout. It is more than movement. The students are developing a family. They talk to each other, encourage each other and lose the weight together. Students of all shapes and sizes come out to be a part of this movement. Not only does she give students a good workout, she teaches students how to eat healthy and make better choices. She gives them examples of food charts and workouts that they can do at home if they are unable to make it to the gym. Percell also gives tips and advice. She gives students the encouragement to continue. At the beginning of their process, she informs students that the task before them is not easy, but to never give up no matter what obstacles they are faced with. If you want something, you will work for it and she is here to help. Percell is building self-esteem and confidence in these students. Every Monday-Friday, she is located at State's track at 8am-8:50am. If weather conditions are inclement, she moves the workout to Claflin University's gym, JTK.
"Kay theBody Movement is open to all. She has her own website: kaythebody.com. You can also follow the movement on Instagram @kaytheboday. Khadijah Percell wants everyone to remember to always put your health first.
Daniel 'DSims' Simmons: Go-to-guy for sound
By CHRISTOPHER BOWMAN When he wakes up, Daniel starts his day with the production of one of his daily beats and instrumentals. He always leaves his heard on every time through his organic and futuristically orchestrated melodies. After completing one beat, Daniel saves it and commences another. There are a plethora of producers in the music industry, but even peers can attest to the fact that Daniel is slowly moving into an echelon of his own. Daniel is the go-to guy on Claflin's campus for all sound production and audio engineering needs. Born in Harleyville but raised in San Diego, California, Daniel, "DSims" to his peers, has come back to his state of birth to leave his stamp on the Southern music scene. When he is not in the studio, the 21-year-old Claflin University senior loves everything from traveling and attending concerts to networking and shopping for the newest footwear. Artists on campus respect "DSims" and don't hesitate when given a chance to work with him — unless the price is not right. "My time is money, so if you don't have money to work, don't waste my time," Daniel says. To avoid any confusion during the creative process, Daniel leaves this disclaimer every time. Stetson Hagood, South Carolina State University senior ,says, "DSims is a legend in the making to have made as many moves and met as many people as he has. His future is beyond bright." As far as Daniel's plans, he will be working on a self-produced EP in the upcoming winter and spring season. All the while, "DSims" is living in the present. "Stay tuned," he says. "There is plenty more to come." As he says this, he descends his head back into his laptop to create yet another masterpiece worth tuning into. One can only imagine what great melodies he will concoct this time around.
Truman Scholar Emmanuel Pressley: Action and accomplishment By PRINCESS B. WILLIAMS Each morning he wakes up around 6:45 to go to breakfast. Then he heads to the gym with his best friend from 7:30 to 8:30. Upon their arrival back, he normally turns on some smooth jazz or gospel while showering and preparing for classes. Before leaving his residence hall, he checks his email and reviews his planner to see if he has any meetings or special engagements. Each night he prepares an "action list." The list consists of every assignment or extracurricular responsibility in conjunction with his personal agenda. He meticulously plans what he must do and the things he would like to do. After completing each assignment, he ends the day studying his Bible and praying. Claflin University's Truman scholar, Emmanuel Pressley does not follow the schedule of a typical college student. Does the name ring a bell? It's the name of that smiling face you see on the billboard when driving down the interstate or passing Claflin University. Emmanuel Pressley is the only person in the state of South Carolina to obtain the 2014 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship is the second highest scholarship in the nation. It is a National Merit Scholarship founded in 1972. It is named after our 33rd president, Harry S. Truman. Essentially, it is a public service scholarship that looks for individuals in their junior year who have demonstrated high academic achievement, leadership potential and a commitment to public service. "Within obtaining it, you have to write nine essays. You have to prepare a policy presentation, research it, as well as a slew of interviews that are state, regional and national. You have to articulate your community and public service commitments, but also defend your policy presentation to a panel of six Truman scholars, as well as other invited guests," Emmanuel said. "I had to tailor my community service outreach. I had to tailor my classes, in which they were diverse. I had to take a balance of psychology, philosophy, English, math, history each and every semester, as well as they were rigorous. "I was taking 19, sometimes 20 credit hours per semester, as well as my internships and leadership experiences on campus. I had to tailor that, all geared toward obtaining the scholarship." Pressley is a member of the Student Activities Board, the Alice Carson Tisdale Honors College and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society. Hailing from a small town did not deter Emmanuel from the path of pursuing his huge dreams. Pressley is a 21-year-old senior from Hemingway who is majoring in politics and justice studies. "Hemingway is a small town in Williamsburg County. It literally has like three stoplights. We have no McDonald's. Everyone knows each other. It's a close-knit community," Emmanuel said. One of Pressley's biggest obstacles on his academic journey was growing up in a single-parent household. "Quite frankly, it never dawned on me until I got to college. It never dawned on me that I wasn't living in the normal nuclear family until I observed the relationship between my best friend and his father. They're like best friends. They talk all the time, so that's when it really dawned on me." "It really affected me in trying to find what is masculinity and what is manhood for myself. I remember wrestling with the decision of whether or not I wanted to have children, and whether or not I wanted to do certain things. When asked if I wanted to be a father, I was like, 'Well I don't know. I grew up in a single-parent household. How can you expect me to do something that I've never even seen before? "I think at that moment, it really pushed me to come to the understanding about manhood, and what is manhood, and how will I define it for myself. It pushed me toward taking a Men and Masculinity class. I've read different novels, and I've always been informed when it comes to the public, when it comes to popular culture, as well as how our society sometimes stigmatizes, stereotypes and demonizes men, as well as their masculinity, as well as the patriotic view of our society today.
"I think through being educated, and through taking classes, but also going through a struggle, and an attempt to find myself, my manhood and my masculinity, I've come to the understanding of how I define masculinity, which is honor and character." Becoming a Truman scholar was by far one of the best single moments of Emmanuel's undergraduate career. "To stand there and have a gymnasium full of people applauding you and cheering you on was amazing." Emmanuel's mouth dropped when someone sent him a picture via text message of himself on a billboad. "I was actually prepping for the LSAT, taking a Kaplan course at St. John's School of Law in Queens, New York. I had no idea they were going to put me on the billboards. My best friend, Deontez Wimbley, texted me and he said, 'Pressley, they got you on a billboard!' I said, 'Deontez, stop playing. What do you mean? Claflin put me up on the marquee outside or something?' I did not believe him at that time, because I did not believe that Claflin would put me on a billboard. I really did not." Upon graduating in May 2015, Emmanuel will be pursuing his master's degree at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. He hopes to obtain a law degree from Harvard University as well. Emmanuel is an aspiring civil rights attorney and legal scholar. Pressley would like to run for office and create a nonprofit organization geared toward combating felon disenfranchisement laws and help rehabilitating ex-offenders back into society. Like the scholar he is, Emmanuel already has his action list completed with the steps listed to achieve these goals. People from all over have seen his face and name on billboards. Look out. The next stop may be on our television screens.
Claflin vs Benedict Basketball FASHION Game
By: KYANA ATKINS Fashion Journalist
Orangeburg, It is that time of year again, the big game against our rival Benedict College. This game is like no other, the stands are packed with everybody from students to parents to local residents. The atmosphere is also like no other, the team is on fire, the cheerleaders are battling back and forth and most importantly the fashion game is on point. It has become a tradition to go through your closet and find your best outfit because you never know who you will see at the game. The JTK area runway features club looks, casual attire and of course orange and maroon gear. This year I am naming class of 2018's very own Shirrel Jackson best dressed at the game. Her outfit screams urban chic with a high class twist. The all-white ensemble paired with a faux fur vest and flats without a doubt slayed the panther runway.
Think you're the best dressed on campus? Tweet me @kyanaatkins your best look for the chance to be featured in the Panther on Fashionista Fridays.
Parade marches Claflin in Saturday homecoming events
By HAVEN TULLOCH
The Claflin University homecoming parade started at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, kicking off a full day of events.
The parade route was along Russell Street to the Claflin University's gym parking lot.
Russell Street as well as Magnolia Street were blocked off from traffic to allow the parade to go on without any interruption.
High school marching bands and female dancers joined the parade and played their instruments as they walked.
There were a couple of floats for Miss Claflin University, the Homecoming Queen and others.
President Henry N. Tisdale and the first lady participated in the parade, waving and enjoying the celebration.
Fraternities, sororities, cheerleaders and alumni all merged together and walked in the parade to represent and spread the Claflin University pride.
Pep rally on plaza gets students ready for games By HAVEN TULLOCH
The crowed was live and full of spirit Friday evening on Panther Plaza at Claflin University.
There was a black commercial van that brought all of the music equipment and to add, there was a MC that controlled the crowed.
The pep rally started with music that got students in the spirit of homecoming. Dancing, socializing, hanging out and having fun was highly encouraged.
The Pep rally was used to get students and alumni pumped for the remaining days of homecoming and for the basketball games on Saturday.
In the middle of pep rally, the MC introduced the male and female basketball players. After the introduction, the cheerleaders did a cheer that would get the crowed going.
There were dance competitions being held, with the winner at the end of each competition getting a small prize.
There were giveaways being thrown all throughout pep rally including:
· Hats
· Shirts
· Balls, which had a special code for an even greater prize.
The comedians also asked students who wanted to participate in games with the guys on stage to go on social media and tweet #FFCSpickme.
One of the students that were brought on stage was our Student Activities Board Vice President, Dahlia Mallett and Mister HBCU 2014-2015, Anthony Hyland. One of the games they played was called 2 pictures, one word.
The Freestyle Funny crew kept the audience in stitches all night long. If you weren't there, you missed out on a whole lot of funny!
Ms. Annette Grevious began the coronation by informing students, faculty, staff and family of Lia Holman of the purpose of this event. The royal court and other queens of campus clubs and organizations were introduced, along with gentlemen who accompanied them to the stage. The girls, decked in their sparkling black or red dresses, danced and welcomed the audience to peek into Lia's unique and queenly version of Broadway, and the audience accepted that invitation. Lia was revealed, being the pinnacle of beauty in her jewel-studded white gown, standing center stage in front of a seat fit for a queen. After being presented with her crown, Miss Claflin University sash and scepter by our very own President Dr. Henry Tisdale, Holman took her throne and the program continued with performances dedicated especially to her. The audience was serenaded with songs and exhilarating dances by C.U's very own new Motown, Supremes, Temptations and Michael Jackson reincarnated. Miss Claflin herself took the microphone and sang. Receiving a standing ovation, Holman humbly thanked the audience for their support. Dillion Isaac, the president of SGA, briefly took the stage, speaking highly of Lia and describing her as a "woman of distinction defined by her elegance and contribution to her University." Isaac continues by saying "She epitomizes the ideals of Claflin University and embodies the stature, fortitude, pride and capability of Claflin. Congratulations Lia!"
BY: AUDREY DATIEKA The Panther
Yes we've begun a new month with expectations for something new and exciting. Well there is the issue of money. While some of us would be smiling all the way to the bank as its pay day, some of us are also doing extensive room cleaning just to find a few quarters. Money is a word frequently popping up in every one's mind, but is money really important? Well they say money is the root of evils however, in today's world, almost everything centers on money. You can't go anywhere or do anything without money. I sometimes think back to how first money started, when people way back in the days just exchanged goods. Some parts of the world actually used big stones as money. Weird huh? I am still trying to figure out how a simple printed piece or a piece of metal became so valuable. So if money was not important or needed, would you be in college or would you still chase your dreams? Well for me all I would need is a few lessons in geography and cultures of the world then I am good to go. I would just jump onto a plane free and go to where ever I want to go, buy whatever I want(mmm not actually buy just pick anything from a shop ) and do whatever. However come to think of it, people are motivated by the prospect of making money, so if money wasn't important, would the world be how it is now? Well we would never really know, would we? For me all I want is enough money to live comfortably and still pursue my dreams. To those lucky ones who have received their pay checks and are regular visitors to Pizza Hut, Zaxbys, McDonalds and the like, this month wouldn't even come to end and you would be running back to the cafeteria. But that's none of my business though, this tea taste great, must be from Japan, lol.
Surprise me November……..
BY: PRINCESS B. WILLIAMS Panther Editor
Senior, English major, Ta'Shae Sterling has published her first book, entitled A Walking Contradiction. Sterling wrote the book within a four year time span. The novel is self-help book with information on bettering ourselves. "Basically, it's about everybody having the potential to better themselves, instead of living day to day, being rude to people, and setting goals and dreams, but not doing any actions to move forth and accomplish them, I'm saying stop procrastinating, and start being a better version of yourself now today. So I give step-by-step guiding help, and I hope that it's very helpful for everybody," Sterling said. Sterling recalls having a niche for writing since the third grade. "I guess I've always had a natural passion for writing," Sterling recalls. Sterling received the inspiration for writing this book simply from watching the world news. "For example, baby formula was being contaminated, and I'm like, 'This is crazy. What kind of world are we living in?' However, I cannot say we're living in a bad world, because at the same time, people are having fundraisers every other day trying to raise some awareness for something positive, so therefore, I was trying to realize that life as we know it is really a walking contradiction, so that was my inspiration," Sterling explained. Sterling has plans of publishing more novels in the future, and is currently working on two. Sterling's advice for other young aspiring writers is: "I remember reading somewhere, 'If you want to write a book, then just do it.' I partially agree with that statement, because I feel that you can do whatever you want to do as long as you put your mind to it, and do it, but also own your talents and skills. If that's what you truly want to do, then go take some classes. Go write something, and give your work out to other people with opinions that you value, so you can better your craft. So I wouldn't say, 'If you want to write a book, then just do it.' I would say, 'Write it. Let the people with valued opinions read it, critique it, and that's how you write a book.'"
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Skincerity Nightly Breathable Masque is one of a handful of products sold by a company known as NuCerity International. For the time being, we are only reviewing their Skincerity product as it's the one we're asked about most (and one of the most shockingly bad formulas we've seen in years, but more on that in the review itself).
According to NuCerity's website, they offer "a comprehensive home-based business opportunity that can help you supplement your current income, replace it completely or build a solid business foundation that can set the stage for lasting wealth. It is a conscious decision that Nucerity has chosen person-to-person marketing as the optimal channel to distribute its leading-edge products." If their other products are anything like Skincerity (and there's no way to find that out unless you order them) then this is not a company we'd encourage anyone to get involved with. Simply clicking around their website can be confounding, as you run into dead ends and other impediments when trying to find out more than what the company wishes to make prominent.
This company is over the top in many ways, perhaps the least of which involves promises of long-term wealth and "a lasting legacy for your children and grandchildren". These are personal care products being sold, not feats of epic bravery or one-of-a-kind works of art! The superlatives may seem enticing, but think twice before getting on board Nucerity—as they say, don't quit your day job!
Note: Although we don't recommend Skincerity, you should know that unless you're purchasing online from a third-party supplier, you cannot order products from NuCerity's site unless you have a NuCerity sponsor and know that sponsor's ID and user name. Talk about not making it easier, and we strongly suspect any NuCerity sponsor you encounter will attempt to convince you to become a distributor too, because that's a big way they make money.
For more information about Skincerity by NuCerity, call (800) 961-2291 (but we do not advise any of our readers to sign up to sell this brand) or visit www.nucerity.net.
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