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Feminism | Posted by Anna R on 11/2/2010
Young Feminism: The Fire Inside Me
In fourth grade I had my first dose of feminism. I had read an article in a local feminist magazine that spoke of the expected roles and stereotypes of a modern female. The issues they were talking about bothered me. I could feel it.
In my elementary years I attended a Catholic school and was well aware of the male dominance in the church. So when I was nine I said that I wanted to be a priest. I spoke to my teacher about this. At first she sort of dismissed it as a silly wish of a fourth grader. But when I asked her why I just couldn't do it like any other boy could she just sighed and shook her head. She didn't know.
I now realize that I didn't actually at all aspire to become a priest. (Even this early my religion had made me sick with its programed thoughts and constant male superiority, but that's another story.) It was actually the feminist fire being lit inside of me. In fifth grade that fire continued to grow. My teacher assigned two friends and myself to a history project about women's rights. I could tell that my partners didn't admire the women who fought and spoke out for our rights as much as I did. I enveloped myself in the project, doing most of the work, unnecessary research, and staying up late reading books and articles about great feminists in history. When we presented the project I spoke my words with enthusiasm and true belief in them. It made me feel strong and good to be a girl.
Today, I am in sixth grade. The fire inside of me is burning more intensely than ever and it's growing and changing everyday. I see things that make me mad and upset me. All the time fellow classmates wow me with their non-existentant opinions on things that I have been thinking strongly about for years. It scares me to think that these are the kind of views that have been constructed. I'm afraid to show people my true colors because of discrimination and stereotypes. I've only legitimately told one person about my being a feminist. I just don't want to and can't deal with being assumed a lesbian, man-hater, etc. because middle school is hell anyway. Their opinions (the ones that haven't fully developed into their own honest-to-goodness beliefs) are to reject the different. That's the way it is with people in general, and why there are these issues.
I don't want to hear how wrong or weird they think I might be, and that's why I feel obligated to keep my views to myself. I don't want to have to be ashamed of being a feminist. The truth is I'm afraid to be put into a distorted category of what it "means." I hide my journals. I only visit feminist blogs and websites late into the night. I cry and mourn for the rape victims that are blamed and attacked only alone. I only scream at the world for the sexualization of females privately. And I only speak out anonymously. It pains me to see the world encased in the unrealistic belief that women and girls are limited. You can't sit around and accept it. You've got to woman up and change the future by inspiring feminism in younger people. I can see the effects the rules and their exceptions for the men paving roads in the minds of children. Today I've decided to refuse to be judged by my body parts and show people who I really am and build the feminism fire. And that is exactly what I plan on doing.
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Sue @ at 11:32 am, November 2nd, 2010
I was so shocked when you said you were in 6th grade! You write like a college student. You are also light years ahead of where I was in 6th grade…I was totally delusional and stressed out by beauty standards. I was using Nair to remove any body hair at all, I wore loads of makeup, and bleached my hair white-blonde. It wasn't until I found feminism that I realized that I was ALLOWED to be myself, and that wasn't until college.
I hope that feminism continues to reach younger generations. Inspire young women around you and keep up the awesome work!
Zoe @ at 1:19 pm, November 2nd, 2010
You do write very well for 6th grade.
And unfortunately, it might be easier to continue keeping quiet about being a feminist, at least through middle school. I didn't realize I was a feminist until college so I had no real issues of coming out to friends about it. I can't imagine being open about it in my middle and highs school. Kids were ridiculously ignorant and rude. It's almost easiest to just stay quiet about it.
Then again, it's always easier to push feminist ideas without the label. If you talk to your girlfriends about how women are paid less then men, I'd think most of them would agree somethings wrong with that! People only get turned off once you mention "feminism" which is a real shame.
Sophie @ at 1:31 pm, November 2nd, 2010
First of all, its actually insulting to say that someone writes better than you expected of their age. It implies that you expected a 6th grader to write badly, when actually middle schoolers are a lot more mature than we get given credit for.
Second of all, I'm in 8th grade and feel the same way. My friends know that I'm a feminist, but barely anyone else. I still feel the societal pressure to have a boyfriend (which I've never had)and so I feel, despite myself, that if I really voice all my opinions I won't be liked. So I understand what you're saying.
Sue @ at 4:22 pm, November 2nd, 2010
I'm sorry if I offended anyone by saying you were a good writer. I simply meant that you wrote better than most of the people at my university.
I don't think middle schoolers are stupid, but when I was that age my friends and I didn't even know what feminism was, let alone how to create a dialogue about it. Many of my peers are just learning many of these concepts at 21. I was comparing you only to my experiences at that age; I wasn't trying to make a statement about all middle schoolers. Sorry.
Hannah @ at 4:41 pm, November 2nd, 2010
I'm in 7th grade and I've been a feminist pretty much since birth (born to feminist parents), but I only realized it strongly when I found this blog. Since I found this blog I've become much more outgoing and strong spoken, and MUCH more self-confident. At my middle school, outside of my friends (who I have converted to feminism), nobody knows what it is. They think it means 'feminine'. (I once wore my 'got feminism?' t-shirt and I had someone point to an supposedly feminine looking guy and said "Your shirt describes him." to which I gave him the DEATH GLARE.) I actually have girls in my class that act dumb and one that actually raises her voice tone to above her natural voice to sound more feminine.
I totally can sympathize with what you're saying.
Seth @ at 4:46 pm, November 2nd, 2010
Women don't get paid less for the same job they make less as a whole of the workforce. It's called the Raw Wage Gap.
There are many reasons for this, hours worked etc, choice of occupation etc.
Jarrah @ at 4:56 pm, November 2nd, 2010
Wow. What a great, well-written article. It can definitely be hard to take the pressure to be apolitical/anti-feminist when you're in high school. Thanks for sharing your message, being courageous, and showing everyone that there are great young feminists out there.
Natalia @ at 6:17 pm, November 2nd, 2010
How is this insulting? She should be flattered at all the compliments. I didn't know much about feminism in grade six and I did not write at that level (I don't think I even knew what punctuation was). And I'm not saying that elementary students are stupid, it's just that you don't really learn much about essay writing skills in elementary. So it is so impressive to see it in a 6th grader.
A @ at 6:54 pm, November 2nd, 2010
You are extremely eloquent and articulate, especially for your age, but also for basically everyone. I was a very outspoken feminist in middle school (I'm in high school now) but it was tough… I wish we had gone to the same school!!! You (and any other middle school feminists) should definitely check out newmoongirls.com (no affiliation to the Twilight series). It targets middle school-aged feminists and is a fantastic community.
scary joann @ at 7:19 pm, November 2nd, 2010
First of all, you are an amazing writer and impressively articulate. The way you write now is amazing, I hope you continue and consider writing for more sites and publications in the future. I'm picky as hell about writing, and I want to read more by you. Contact me please if you have any other pieces available on the internet I can look at.
Also, being the lone feminist at school is lonely and frustrating and I'm sorry. It sucks. Coming out as a feminist may label you a lesbian, manhater, and all around strong minded oddball, and it may make you stigmatized. But it could connect you with others of like minds and may make people around you curious enough to look into feminism themselves. In one way being weird makes you lonely, in another way it could open a whole new community.
I found that what helped most in middle school was having support of varying ages outside my own peer group. It's always helpful to have someone you respect tell you that things do get better.
Anna Rose R. @ at 7:38 pm, November 2nd, 2010
@ Sue- I just want to let you know I wasn't offended by your comment…I see it as a wonderful compliment.
@A Thank you; I will be checking that out.
Thank you to everyone for your advice and compliments. I'm not always very confident about my works but your support has helped me out.
Anna Rose R. @ at 10:47 pm, November 2nd, 2010
@scary joann- I don't have any other pieces on the internet, but you can be sure that I will be posting on the fbomb soon and plenty.
Nano (Nyxie) @ at 10:48 pm, November 2nd, 2010
I feel ya! I was just like this in 6th grade, shocked by my fellow classmates. How come these things didn't matter to them?! How didn't they know these things?!
I'm 17 and in 12th grade, now. I wish I could tell you it gets better, but…it doesn't. Still just as unaware of the patriarchy around them.
Talk to girls around you, challenge them. It can be simple questions – if someone says you can't do something because you're not a boy, ask why being a girl makes a difference. If someone tells you to do something because you're a girl, ask them why boys don't have to. And keep asking why – making them think of their answers can help them, and you, change your viewpoints and fight back against patriarchal social programming.
You are very eloquent for a 6th grader (and I know how tough that can be at a young age – I was teased all the time for talking too fancy, but luckily I had friends who liked a smart friend :D). Good luck, and don't let anyone put that fire out!
Umbra @ at 11:01 pm, November 2nd, 2010
Awesome righting, hang in there. Don,t give up. Talk to your friends and teachers. You can,t do this alone.
firefly @ at 12:31 am, November 3rd, 2010
Good job! Keep going for what you believe in. I'm glad, because you are young and smart and thoughtful, and I hope you will NEVER let anyone control what you think, or make you feel bad about being a feminist.
I'm in high school now, and it's different. People sort of dismiss me, or notice me in the wrong ways. When I defend my views, there is always a bit of backlash-and when I notice someone saying saying something offensive, I hesitate to speak up. But it is worth it if you do.
A @ at 8:25 pm, November 3rd, 2010
@ firefly- I agree. In high school sometimes it's tough to know Ida debate with certain people is even worth it.
Thursday Thought: Young Feminism « Gender Focus @ at 7:48 pm, November 4th, 2010
[…] 4, 2010 Here's an excerpt from the most inspiring blog post I've read this week, "The Fire Inside Me" at F-Bomb: Today, I am in sixth grade. The fire inside of me is burning more intensely than ever and it's […]
A @ at 3:19 pm, November 8th, 2010
In high school, a lot of people will automatically assume that i'm lesbian or a man-hater and that's what hurts the most. It's the fact that people; even my friends, stereotype me for my beliefs. I hate the fact that there is just a general misconception of feminists
Natalia @ at 9:51 pm, November 11th, 2010
I'm 20 and in my third year of university and it still doesn't get better. People (especially women) don't get the "point" in feminism
» How I Became a Feminist Gender Focus @ at 6:48 pm, November 17th, 2010
[…] some personal accounts of how people became feminists, including "The Fire Inside Me" by a grade 6 girl on the F-Bomb blog, which I linked to earlier this week, made me realize I've never written here about how I […]
Zei @ at 11:00 am, February 4th, 2011
Wow. I think you got it under your belt pretty dang good! I wish I had been as insightful when I was a 6th grader. We definitely need more youth who are strong in their convictions, like I belief you are. Just don't be afraid to show who you really are..be yourself..as cliche as that sounds. I understand, middle school is quite harsh, but it will pass eventually.
Mara @ at 11:56 pm, February 22nd, 2011
wow, you write amazingly well for a sixth grader! I assumed you were writing this from your senior year in high school, or maybe college!
If only more middle schoolers were like you…
Keep on rocking on!
Maya @ at 9:31 pm, January 10th, 2013
I'm a 13 soon to be 14 year old feminist as myself. In 6th grade I was awear of what feminism was but I was no where near where you are! I had always been told that Feminist were rude man hating woman as most people precive them. I've been open about my feminism because I tend to rant about it alot. Most of my teachers are actually awear of it and so are many of my class mates. I wasn't awear that people were made fun of because of feminist views at your age. I was fully emerged in feminism by the time I was in 7th grade and no one really seemed to care. I've had a few bumps along the way by some people who had the thoughts burned into there heads that we're all smelly, hairy legged lesbians that spend there time yelling at men. But it didn't phase me! Your a pretty awesome keep rockin' it!
Mary Rose @ at 8:19 pm, March 24th, 2013
I'm also in 6th grade and this really hits home for me. My friends and family don't really think about feminism and I feel like they mindlessly conform to stereotypes. I want to teach my younger sisters to love themselves but they are worrying about being fat or ugly.


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Italian car maker Fiat SpA will slash investment in Europe by around €500 million ($631.7 million) amid shrinking demand for new cars as governments battle to resolve the euro zone's sovereign-debt crisis which has undermined economic growth.
New-car registrations, which mirror sales, fell 8.4% in Europe to 1.15 million vehicles last month as rising demand in the U.K. failed to offset lower sales in Germany, France, Italy and Spain.
"In May, demand for new passenger cars in (Europe) was down for the eighth consecutive month," the European auto makers association ACEA said.
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"The capital expenditure reduction is about half a billion euros from what we planned last year for 2012 in Europe," Fiat Chief Executive Officer Sergio Marchionne told news agency Bloomberg in an interview late Thursday. A Fiat spokesman confirmed his remarks.
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Volkswagen AG, Europe's largest auto maker by sales volume, posted a 5.5% decrease to 283,382 cars. General Motors Co.'s troubled Opel/Vauxhall unit saw registrations fall 13% to 83,071 cars last month. Wednesday, GM said it aims to close its plant in Bochum, Germany, after 2016 as part of a wide-ranging restructuring plan to return the loss-making brand to profitability.
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A Thai surrogate mother is very upset that the parents have now abandoned their baby due to it having Down syndrome. On Monday, ABC News shared about what is going on with these parents. The Australian biological parents have just left this baby behind due to it not being what they expected.
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Ex-Massey Coal Exec Pleads Guilty To Federal Mine Safety Charges
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BECKLEY, W.Va. (AP) - A former president of a Massey Energy subsidiary has implicated the company's chief executive officer as he pleaded guilty to charges resulting from an investigation into the 2010 explosion at another Massey operation that killed 29 men.
David Hughart entered the plea to two federal conspiracy charges on Thursday in federal court in Beckley. He was accused of working with others to ensure miners at Massey operations got advance warning about surprise federal inspections between 2000 and March 2010.
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Pomona is an Indeterminate mid-early tomato. Pomona is a good sized, f1 open pollinated hybrid. Pomona produces round, beefsteak type tomatoes. Most fruits are over 7 ounces. We found this variety to be a great fresh eating juicy tomato.


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In many developing countries, eco-tourism projects are heralded as one way to bring money into communities and create economic benefits for local people. The premise is simple: showcase the local culture and natural heritage and gain the tourist dollar. Unfortunately, this seemingly simple business idea gets messy when implemented.
Small communities are often overrun with waste from materials brought in for or by tourists. Mountains of plastic water bottles and other refuse are the usual suspects. Also, communities often lack sufficient water and sanitation infrastructure, which leads to sewerage issues. Local natural attractions can be overrun and degraded by unscrupulous tour guides and their groups. Culturally too, it is far too easy for communities to be culturally overrun by outsiders and lose the very elements that make them unique to begin with.
Thankfully, in the Spiti Valley of northern India, one social enterprise is taking these concerns into consideration. Ecosphere got started in 2002 with the premise to take a holistic view on ecotourism and what it could provide the local community. The crux of the organization's work is to couple economic empowerment, development, and conservation efforts so that no area goes lacking.
Spiti is in a remote region of India, some 13,000-15,000 ft in altitude, and is home to around 10,000 people. It is a cold desert region just behind the Himalayas, resulting in no rain and some snowfall. Because of this lack of precipitation, water issues are of particular concern. Not only that, but extreme winters generally mean that the bulk of economic and agricultural activity must take place during roughly a six month period.
Thanks to Ecosphere, the traditional subsistence farming now has other alternatives.
Because of carefully planned tourism initiatives, the region is now prospering. Many innovative programs have been set up:
- Part of each tourist visit fee goes to a common fund that goes back into the community, helping solve numerous issues
- Monastery visits have provided resources and assistance for restoration work, and conservation of priceless Buddhist artwork
- Bhuchen performances, considered an endangered performing art, are now becoming popular with travelers and making a resurgence
- Other cultural troupes and artist activities have been developed to further conserve local culture
- Habitat visits have highlighted the plight of several local animals-- including the endangered Himalayan wolf and snow leopard—and developed new local strategies for better co-existence between local peoples and species
- Amchis medicine, a traditional form of medicine passed from one generation to the next, is starting to make a comeback after nearly dying out. This expertise is typically not monetized, which lead to younger generations not seeing relevance to continue using it
- Greenhouses have been constructed so locals can grow more vegetables locally, and during seasons when agriculture would ordinarily be impossible
- Homes have been made more energy efficient, and carbon emissions from wood burning have been cut back by roughly 60%
- Solar cookers and other useful tools have further reduced energy local consumption
- A local, nitrogen fixing crop seabuckthorn berries, have been conserved and are now actively cultivated to make health drinks that are sold both locally and in other areas
- Compost toilet facilities have been improved across the region and have proven quite popular with visitors
Ecosphere is also working on developing a handicrafts industry locally so that locals can pursue other forms of income during the winter months when they ordinarily have few alternatives.
All of this activity is done with careful tabs put on the number of visitors that can come through each year. This is to maximize the benefits and experience both the travelers, as well as the locals. It is a delicate balance to keep. Right now, Ecosphere is roughly 50% funded by grants and other sources, and 50% from tourism activities.
While there are many success stories, there are still many inherent challenges. Government support has been patchy. Local government is not particularly strong, making it hard to work cohesively across the community.
The Indian government at regional and national level has yet to really step in to assist in any positive way. One recent bright idea was the introduction of TV to every house in the area via satellite. As a similar case in Bhutan proved, the local culture, especially among younger generations was quickly eroded by the exposure to western culture. This served to undermine many cultural activities that had been around for centuries in the isolate region.
Another looming challenge is climate change, with weather patterns already making notable shifts. The winters are getting less and less snow, which will make any agriculture in the region that much more challenging in the years ahead. The full impact of this trend is not yet realized.
Still, compared to many other places exposed to eco-tourism, the Spiti Valley seems to be making many positive strides. Issues that arise are addressed, and dealt with in a way that can often be of benefit to the community and its local environment. It is this clear dedication to conservation that has seen Ecosphere win several prominent awards, including the 2008 Wild Asia Responsible Tourism Winner Award.
Check out the Spiti Valley Ecosphere project for yourself in this video:
Chris Tobias is Celsias Editor-at-Large and Lead Strategist at Forward. Follow him on Twitter.
More great stories on Celsias:
Palm Oil: The Contentious Climate and CSR Issue in Asia
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All photos courtesy of Ecosphere.


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Disease Proof
Teens Not Drinking Enough Milk, Really?
New findings in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior claim teenagers cut back too much on dairy products as they reach their 20s. Experts followed 1,500 people, males and females, tracking their calcium intake during high school and after high school. Results showed many consumed less than the daily recommended level of calcium, leading researchers to recommend more milk at mealtime. Here's Dr. Fuhrman's take on all this:
Sounds like the dairy industry put their stamp on this one. It is amazing how successful they have been at marketing their product to nutritionally ignorant Americans. It is true that a diet comprised of animal foods, soft drinks and refined grains is deficient in calcium.
But cow's milk is the appropriate source of calcium for baby cows, not human teenagers. When we choose dairy instead of fruits, vegetables, beans, seeds as our source of calcium source we help fuel a cancer epidemic.
When you get your calcium from fruits and vegetables you also get a full load of cancer-preventing phytochemicals.
Via HealthDay News.
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LAREDO, TEXAS (KGNS) -- A Laredo attorney who is no stranger to politics wants to be the next city councilman for district eight.
Roberto Balli was joined by supporters on the steps of city hall Monday night for his announcement to run for the office.
Balli is a well-known local attorney who has been both a prosecutor and defense attorney.
He says he sees a lot of potential for growth in district eight and the city he loves.
"What we want is for the city to move forward and I'm running for city council to help this city and move this district forward, which includes downtown and San Bernardo which are very important areas that need to progress and i see the potential and I want to make sure that the city and the district moves forward," said Balli.
Balli is now one of a number of candidates wanting to fill the seat soon to be vacated by councilwomen Cindy Liendo.
Liendo running for the position of mayor.


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STARKVILLE, Miss. – Capping one of the most memorable years on the golf course, Mississippi State junior golfer Ally McDonald was selected to the inaugural Global Golf Post All Women's Amateur Second Team. She is just one of eight individuals to represent the United States on the first or second team.
"It is always an honor to be recognized with such a great list of players," McDonald said. "I continue to be blessed and look forward to start back playing next semester."
During the 2013 calendar year, McDonald made a worldwide name for herself by shattering a records and leading the MSU golf team to the state of Mississippi's first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championships. She first garnered national attention by winning the NCAA Central Regional hosted at the Jimmy Austin OU Golf Course in Norman, Okla., where she fired a school-record 10-under-par 206. She was subsequently named GolfWeek.com National Player of the Week.
McDonald solidified her national presence by winning the 111th North and South Women's Amateur with a 3-and-2 victory against Cindy Feng at the famed Pinehurst No. 2. The 2012 NGCA All-American rallied to defeat the reigning NCAA National Champion Annie Park 1-up in the quarterfinals.
The Fulton, Miss., native wrapped up yet another remarkable fall with a tournament-record 9-under-par 207 to win the Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational. McDonald led the Bulldogs to a dominating 21-stroke victory and the first tournament title for MSU since 2004.
State recorded a school-record 275 in the final round of the Old Waverly Bulldog Invitational to finish the three-round event with a 20-under-par 844 that bettered the previous top tournament score by the 1999 squad at the Lady Seminole Invitational. The Bulldogs also improved the school record for lowest 36 hole score by three strokes
"Ally continues to perform at the highest level," fourth-year Bulldog head coach Ginger Brown-Lemm said. "She represents her university and her sport with the highest of integrity."
McDonald currently owns a 72.92 stroke average in her career to go along with three tournament titles.
Ellen Port was named Global Golf Post named Ellen Port Women's Amateur of the Year. The five-time USGA champion will captain the 2014 Curtis Cup team, for which McDonald could be selected to represent to represent the United States in the biennial competition between USA and Great Britain.
Fans can follow the Mississippi State volleyball program on Twitter @HailStateWG, Instagram @HailStateWG and Facebook at facebook.com/HailStateWG.
Complete All-Amateur Selections
All-Amateur First Team
Nobuhle Dlamini (Swaziland)
Brooke Mackenzie Henderson (Canada)
Lydia Ko (New Zealand)
Alison Lee (USA)
Erynne Lee (USA)
Minjee Lee (Australia)
Stephanie Meadow (N. Ireland)
Su-Hyun Oh (Australia)
Annie Park (USA)
Emma Talley (USA)
All-Amateur Second Team
Amy Boulden (Wales)
Doris Chen (USA)
Georgia Hall (England)
Yan Jing (China)
Chirapat Jao-Javanil (Thailand)
Kyung Kim (USA)
Ally McDonald (USA)
Emily Kristine Pedersen (Denmark)
Ashlan Ramsey (USA)
Paula Reto (South Africa)
Honorable Mention
Celine Boutier (France)
Casie Cathrea (USA)
Natalie Escuriola (Spain)
Hannah Green (Australia)
Naomi Jimenez (Spain)
Grace Lennon (Australia)
Grace Na (USA)
Sophia Popov (Germany)
Martz Sanz (Spain)
Mariah Stackhouse (USA)
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LOS ANGELES – The Trojans have a multitude of weapons on offense, from Matt Barkley's arm to Silas Redd's legs to Robert Woods' hands. Then there's Marqise Lee and Curtis McNeal, too.
This isn't a group that's used to failing. So, when the offense struggled during goal-line situations in practice Sunday, the intensity and frustration climbed like the temperature, which topped 90 degrees.
The result was a series of altercations, including one in which several players jumped into a pile of pushing and shoving and generally hostile exchanges.
Head coach Lane Kiffin wasn't pleased.
"It just doesn't make a whole lot of sense," Kiffin said later. "I understand it's competitive. I understand they get frustrated. ... (But) we're on the same team. That was the first time we've had it in this camp, so we discussed it. Hopefully, that will be the last time."
Among the more demonstrative Trojans were Lee and tight end Randall Telfer. At one point, reserve quarterback Emon Saee ended up on the bottom of a pile and he wasn't even playing at the time. Instead, he was just standing nearby holding his helmet. Yeah, it was a pretty spirited series of plays.
"They were getting frustrated, and that's good," safety T.J. McDonald said of the offensive players. "They need to get frustrated. It's not too often when you're going to have two 1,000-yard receivers, two 1,000-yard rushers and Matt Barkley at quarterback and get frustrated. They need that. For us to be able to do that that's giving them a great look."
The session finally ended when several players had to be pulled away from a massive scrum and the coaches decided to send the offense to one sideline and the defense to the other.
In all, the defensive players dominated their counterparts and at least that much Kiffin was glad to see.
"I think it was very important, especially with so many players in the front seven who haven't played too much," he said. "Even though I'm an offensive guy, I was rooting for the defense because we need that. We need to feel that we can play really, really good defense."
NOTES: Cornerback Torin Harris didn't practice, though Kiffin said he didn't expect the junior to miss much more time. Harris went down Friday with what appeared to be a right hamstring injury. ... Redd left the field toward the end of practice, although he didn't look to be injured. More likely, Redd was struggling with the heat. ... Linebacker Dion Bailey missed time with an apparent left shoulder issue. ... Defensive end Greg Townsend Jr. went out with what looked like a right ankle problem.


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Faldermeyer Qualifies for NCAA Championship in Hammer Throw
Sophomore wins NCAA Prelim with throw of 219-11 to punch ticket to Des Moines, IA
Eager Punches Ticket to NCAA Championships in Javelin
The redshirt freshman finished eighth in Austin, TX at the NCAA West Preliminary Round.
Track & Field Heads to Austin for NCAA Preliminary Round
The Bruins will compete May 24-26 in Austin, TX in the West Preliminary Round of the NCAA meet.
Trackside With Alec Faldermeyer and Mike Woepse
The Bruin duo recap the Pac-12 Championship
Faldermeyer & Kosecki Win Pac-12 Titles at Conference Meet
Faldermeyer wins hammer, while Kosecki wins discus to lead Bruin men.
UCLA Welcomes Back Student Athletes
2011 - Placed ninth in the triple at Pac-10s (48-10.75) ... Was third in the triple with a lifetime-best of 49-7 against USC ... Finished fourth in the triple vs. Oregon (48-1.75) ... Runner-up finisher in the triple vs. Tennessee (46-7.50) ... Was fourth in the triple at the Texas Tri-Meet (48-8.75) and at the Aztec Invite (47-11.25) ... In indoor track, had a top triple mark of 46-6.25 ... Athletic Director's Honor Roll.
2010 - Did not compete.
Air Force Academy - Played football and jumped for the track team.
High School - Letterwinner in football, basketball and track.
Personal - Born March 11, 1989 in Edwards, CA ... Son of Joan Stucky ... Has two sisters, Sascha and Lauren ... History major.
Best Marks
Indoor TJ - 46-6.25
Outdoor TJ - 49-7


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On this day
by Kate Smith
Club legend born on this day in 1946.
FA Cup winner Ian Porterfield was born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on this day in 1946.
Porterfield, who passed away in September 2007, would have been celebrating his 68th birthday today.
He will forever be revered for scoring the winning goal in the 1973 final against Leeds United, smashing the ball home from close range as Bob Stokoe's side took the trophy.
Porterfield joined Sunderland from Raith Rovers for a £45,000 fee - a then record sum received by the Scottish club.
He made a total of 266 appearances for the Lads, scoring 19 goals - none of them more important than the Wembley winner.
As well as the FA Cup, Porterfield won a Second Division championship with Sunderland in 1976 before joining Sheffield Wednesday in summer 1977 following a loan spell at Reading.


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Over the weekend, "Snake Salvation" pastor Jamie Coots passed away after being bitten by a timber rattlesnake. On Feb. 17, an obituary for the pastor was released as well as some new details regarding his death.
During a church service on Feb. 15, Jamie Coots was holding three snakes when one bit him. This was not the first time the pastor had suffered a snake bite. In fact, he had survived several in the past, losing only a finger. There was no reason anyone expected this time to be any different, but it was tragically different.
Cody Coots, son of Jamie Coots, spoke and said, "We're going to go home, he's going to lay on the couch, he's going to hurt, he's going to pray for a while and he's going to get better. That's what happened every other time, except this time was just so quick and it was crazy, it was really crazy."
After refusing medical attention, Jamie Coots passed away. Unfortunately, he did not have any insurance and donations are being taken. Information regarding donations can be found on the "Snake Salvation" Facebook page or on a support page that has been set up in memory of Jamie Coots. A page has also been set up on a gofundme.com to collect donations.
A service for Jamie Coots will be held in Kentucky, but the family has asked that the services remain private.
Although some people have taken this opportunity to mock "Snake Salvation" and the faith of those who practice, this is not the time to be doing that. Whether or not you agree with Jamie Coots and the way they choose to worship isn't important. It is apparent that Jamie Coots was dedicated to his faith and that is inspiring.


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Tour Itinerary:
Day 1, Thursday
Meals: D
Depart after breakfast for a full day of sightseeing as we travel along the Drakensberg escarpment. The scenic Panorama route takes us to the Blyde River Canyon, Three Rondawels, God's Window, Bourke's Luck Potholes and the nostalgic village of Pilgrim's Rest, where gold was discovered in the 1870's, before we continue on our decent down the mountain into the Lowveld, a subtropical paradise of fruit. Indulge in nature's beauty at the misty Lone Creek waterfall before we continue to our hotel near Hazyview.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Hippo Hollow – Hazyview
Day 2, Friday
Meals: BD
Early morning at sunrise we make our way into the world famous Kruger Park for a full day game drive in search of the wildlife wonders Africa offers her visitors in this unspoiled land where big game still roam freely. We might even spot the Big Five (Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard). At sunset we arrive at our rest camp for overnight. (Option for night drive) Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at rest camp - Kruger Park
Day 3, Saturday
Meals: B
Our last opportunity to spot more game before we exit the Kruger Park. We travel via White River and Nelspruit and return to the plains of the highveld to arrive in Pretoria late afternoon.
Overnight and Breakfast at Leriba Lodge – Pretoria
Day 4, Sunday
Meals: B
Morning at leisure to explore the city (optional excursions available). Afternoon transfer to the airport for flight to Port Elizabeth (not included). Transfer to your hotel.
Overnight and Breakfast at Brooke's Hill Luxury Suites - Port Elizabeth
Day 5, Monday
Meals: BD
After a short orientation tour of this city influenced by the 1820 British Settlers, we continue along this spectacular coast known as the garden route along Storms River, through the Tsitsikamma Forests over the old and scenic Grootrivier Pass and Bloukrans Pass from days gone by and via Plettenberg Bay, to beautiful Knysna. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club – Knysna
Day 6, Tuesday
Meals: BD
Depart after breakfast to board the Outeniqua Choo-Tjoe in George. This original steam train takes you along the spectacular coastline via the Kaaimans River Bridge and Wilderness to Knysna. Afternoon we embark on a cruise on the Knysna Lagoon. Remainder of the day at leisure. Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Knysna River Club – Knysna
Day 7, Wednesday
Meals: DB
After breakfast we travel over the Outeniqua Pass to Oudtshoorn, known as the feather capital of the world. We visit the famous Cango Caves as well as an Ostrich Show Farm and the Cango Wildlife Ranch and Cheetah Breeding Centre for guided tours.
Dinner, Overnight and Breakfast at Adley House – Oudtshoorn
Day 8, Thursday
Meals: B
Depart after breakfast and continue to Mosselbay where we visit the Maritime Museum and old Post Office Tree. From here we continue to Swellendam and on to Cape Town to arrive late afternoon where the tour ends.
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We've already discussed how a Korean Opel Corsa might fare in Europe and it seems that General Motors' european division is just as aware of the fact as the consumer is. According to Autocar, GM Europe has a challenge on its hands convincing European customers that a Korean designed Opel Corsa will be to their taste.
The Korean research and development facilities are working on the next Corsa platform, but General Motors has said the car will be engineered in Germany. That should go some way to appeasing customer concerns over build quality, but the design work is still being done in Korea, meaning Europe will have to put up with an Asian-styled Corsa, unless the R&D division produces a European design.
Previously, reports have been that the new Opel Corsa could even be manufactured in Korea which won't bode well for its success on the European market. It may seem harsh to judge a model that we haven't even seen yet, but the Corsa is a big seller for Opel and one of the reasons behind that has been its reliability and quality. General Motors might still produce a good version, but it will have quite a hurdle to negotiate in European prejudices before it's accepted.