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Police in Berlin are baffled over the identity of a boy who emerged from the forest, saying he'd lived there for five years with his father.
The boy, believed to be about 17, showed up at Berlin's City Hall on Sept. 5. He said he had lived in earthen huts and tents with his father until the elder man died. At that point, the boy, who speaks fluent English and little German, used a compass to walk north for two weeks, finally winding up in Berlin carrying a sleeping bag and backpack, according to The Associated Press.
"He said that he had lived for the last five years wandering around with his father," Police spokesman Michael Maass said. "We don't know where."
Maass said the boy claims he and his father went into the forest after his mother died. The boy says he doesn't remember where his family came from, but said his father called him "Ray" and that his dad's name was Ryan and his mother's name was Doreen. He is in good health and police have issued a Europe-wide appeal to try and determine his identity, though they would not release photos of him.
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I have been single only 2 months after a extremely turbulent relationship, it was only 8 months which started out brilliant for the first month or so but it was so intense and he was such a charmer and would take me to dinner and treat me making me feel so special, taking me on trips away but then he had a close female friend, i met her and she was lovely but when i wanted him to come to a family do, he decided to go out to dinner with her instead.
I was upset, i even asked if i could come along but he didnt want me there, he had even told me before hand that he had feelings for her so of course i felt a bit uncomfortable about it.
He would get drunk and accuse me of not trusting him and that i was crazy and insanely jealous, a dickhead, a childish brat.
I gave him another chance because she apologized and said he was drunk and said he understood why i felt like i did but all i wanted was to be included but he said he wouldnt see her anymore, i told him i didnt want him not to see his friends but he was adamant that he wanted to.
After that.. most weekends were spent with him getting drunk and whenever we argued he would say how much he resented me for stopping him seeing his female friend.. i never stopped him ever..
He would tell me how he flirted with girls and how they flirted with him, if i got upset about it, he would start shouting at me telling me to get out of his apartment and that it was meant to be funny and i shouldnt be upset.
He would criticize me on how my voice sounded.. if i got upset, he would say "you should see yourself... look at yourself!.. your hysterical"
I was crying and i had a cold so my nose was running, he wiped it all over my face and started laughing and told me to grow the f**k up.
He would make promises and never keep them, he wouldnt turn up and meet me, he would switch his phone off or on silent and if i tried to call him he waould ignore / reject the calls and then have a go at me that my calling / texting was freaking me out and that i should get a life of my own.
He cheated on me while i was away on holiday.. that was the worst time ever going through that hurt... i turned to professional help because i actually believed i was insane/ crazy and useless.
I stupidly took him back after he cheated.. he begged me, stalked me and phoned me nonestop, i loved him and i gave him yet another chance to which he wined me and dined me, bought me beautiful gifts and even talked about getting engaged! Those 2 weeks were blissful but then one night i calmly asked him who the other lady was (he kept checking his phone alot and kept wanting to go off for a walk on his own, if ever i asked to join him, he would say" cant i have some space? chill the f**k out) he went mad when i asked him who the other woman was and shouted at me "shut the f**k up! your making me very angry now as you always do.. GET OUT!!! he started throwing things at me and coming up into my face shouting.. i was scared and felt very threatened.
I dont know what he would have done the longer i stayed with him but i wouldnt put it passed him to lash out at me.
I still miss him now but i dont miss the pain or the hurt / anxiety i went through... i feel alot better in myself now and have some really good friends who have helped me through this.. its been a very rough year and hope i will never have to go through this again.
He never hit me, i know... but i often worried he might have done if i had moved in with him
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After 23 years, Sobriety High has closed its doors.
Due to a severely decreased student enrollment, state fiscal cutbacks, and the discontinuation of a long-standing, generous private donation, we are faced with an insurmountable financial shortfall that will not allow us to continue serving students beyond the 2012-2013 school year.
The staff and school board of Sobriety High are truly sorry for this extremely disappointing news. We are all deeply saddened by our inability to continue our mission of recovery for young people at our school. We feel extremely proud and humbled to have had the honor of working with these courageous young people who have chosen a life of dignity, sobriety, and recovery.
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Countdown: Rondo's rise to elite
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Rajon Rondo went from being the 21st draft pick to an All-Star and champion
His work ethic, determination has earned the respect of his teammates, coach
Other topics: Mark Cuban's critics, Dwyane Wade's future, Antonio McDyess' drive
5 Steps to becoming an All-Star point guard
How, in four brief years, does the No. 21 pick in the draft turn into an All-Star leader with a championship ring? Here is the story of the Celtics' 24-year-old point guard, Rajon Rondo, who averaged 20 points and 15.5 assists as Boston surprisingly split the opening two games against No. 1 seed Cleveland.
Stay hungry. Rondo has been humbled throughout his young career. Coming out of high school (he spent three years at Eastern High School in Louisville, Ky., and one year at Oak Hill Academy in Mouth of Wilson, Va.), Rondo was viewed as a lesser prospect than Sebastian Telfair. He slid to No. 21 in the 2006 draft after his inconsistent shooting was blamed for Kentucky's problems, and then early in his rookie NBA season he found himself on the Celtics' bench behind Telfair, even though Rondo believed he'd won the position.
One year after helping the Celtics win the 2008 NBA Finals, Rondo heard undeniable rumors that Boston was shopping him for possible trades. He has yet to feel secure as a top point guard.
"I want guys like that," Celtics coach Doc Rivers said. "I love guys like Dominique [Wilkins], who I played with -- even in his last year he was still trying to seek validation. Michael Jordan, every night if he heard something wrong or read something he didn't like, he wanted to prove himself. I think that's a very healthy thing.''
Boston wasn't expecting to pick Rondo in 2006. On draft day the Celtics unloaded Raef LaFrentz's rich contract along with the No. 5 pick (which Portland converted into Brandon Roy) in return for Telfair, who was initially viewed as their next point guard.
"I'd heard from Danny [Ainge] repeatedly how much he loved Rondo," said Celtics managing partner and CEO Wyc Grousbeck, who surprised GM Ainge by suggesting early in the first round that he buy a pick to choose Rondo. "He said, 'We've already got a point guard.' I had [co-owner Steve] Pagliuca there and I said, 'We believe in you, and you love this kid more than anybody we've heard you love. Go get him.' "
The Celtics bought the No. 21 pick of the Suns, with the deal contingent on the right player being available. "When [Renaldo] Balkman was picked by the Knicks [at No. 20], we all were cheering," Grousbeck said. "This is not me saying, 'Go get Rondo because he's going to be an All-Star.' It's me saying, 'Danny, you're the guy, and I'm buying into Rondo because I'm buying into you.' "
Rondo started 25 games as a rookie, and when the Celtics dealt for Ray Allen and Kevin Garnett in 2007, their 6-foot point guard was the one young talent they refused to include in either deal. His new teammates were surprised to realize how little he knew about their careers.
"He has no clue of the history of the game," said 36-year-old Michael Finley, who signed with the Celtics in March after a buyout from San Antonio. "He said he never saw me play. I told him he didn't have that channel, I only came on cable."
This is not to say that Rondo isn't plugged into his job. "He studies film as much as anybody on the team, he knows the [opponents'] plays as good as anybody," Finley said. "I've met a couple of people in my career who watch as much basketball as me. His life is based around basketball. His knowledge of game situations is what helps him get rebounds and steals and puts the team in good situations.
"He's just focused on the time that affects him, and because of that I guess he doesn't get burnt out watching basketball all the time."
Overcome trade rumors. Rondo was the Celtics' most marketable talent at his current rookie-contract salary of $2.1 million, and so Ainge called around the league last summer to assess his value. He was surprised and upset to be on the market a year after helping the Celtics win a championship.
"I don't think he had great habits," Ainge said. "That will be my speech to Rondo again this year at the end of the season -- just continue to develop habits and those habits will help him be great.
"I would say the same thing to [Kendrick] Perkins and the same thing to Glen Davis. There's one thing KG has and Ray has: They consistently work on their games and their bodies, it's a daily routine, and they've formed great habits. That's what I would say to Rondo, to get to that point where shooting becomes a habit, and taking care of your body and stretching and lifting and those things all become habits every day. He's just going to get better and better, and I still don't think he's reached what he's capable of being."
Rondo was hearing the same advice from Rivers, and he took it to heart. Last summer he lifted weights to bulk up to his current 188 pounds, and he improved his shooting with the help of Mark Price. He came into camp seeking -- but not expecting -- a contract extension from the Celtics, even though they had shopped him for potential trades and only three rivals from his draft class (Roy, LaMarcus Aldridge and Andrea Bargnani) would receive contract extensions from their original teams. "I had the mind-set to play and wait it out," he said. "Play through it and having to negotiate in the summer.''
Just before the season Grousbeck pushed through the negotiations to sign Rondo for five years at $55 million. "I think that's one of the key events of this season or the next five," Grousbeck said. "I knew that I wanted him here, and I told him as we went into the negotiations that we were either going to sign or match him -- he's going to be here, so get it out of his head."
Said Rivers: "He wanted the extension -- he really wanted it, and I didn't know if he was going to get it or not. And I was really happy when it got done, just so that barrier is removed.
"It was something that definitely weighed on his mind. It would have been talked about all during the course of the season. I think Rondo would have still had a good year, but the fact that he could relax and be more of a leader and feel that there was not any separation between him and ownership and management and coaches -- there wasn't any divide there. It was, We all trust you, we're all investing in you, so don't worry about that anymore. Just go worry about winning."
Said Rondo: "Both parties were happy with the deal, and hopefully I'll be here for those five years."
Be coached. If Allen, Garnett and Pierce have behaved like his big brothers, then Rivers has been Rondo's disciplining father -- his Great Santini.
"It wasn't easy, especially at first," Rondo said. "He's the biggest critic. You've got to take it as a positive, though. He's played 13 years and coached 11, so he's been in the game as long as I've been alive, so he knows what he's talking about. He's pushing me a lot, he wants me to be great, so that's what I have to realize when he's coaching me and he's critiquing me as hard as he is. It's taken me a couple of years to realize that but now I think I'm doing a better job each year of maturing and growing and understanding that he wants the best of me."
Rivers sees him growing in several areas. "The thing Rondo has to still improve on is he gets upset about a guy blowing a play,'' Rivers said. "And it affects how he plays for the next five minutes. He said, 'Coach, I'm not mad at you or anybody, I'm just mad.' I've said, 'Does it really matter who you're mad at? If you're mad and you can't function -- I don't care who you're mad at, just play and do your job.'
"But as the year's gone on, he's made better and better strides at it. He would get so mad at a guy who misses two plays, he'd pout the next six minutes of the game and literally not play. And now it's one play maybe, or not even, and he'll catch himself. He's gotten better and that's really important, because I can see where coaches or even teammates would have taken that personally, like he's quitting, he just gives in. But he's not. We had to get that out of him, and this year has been his best year by far."
Rivers also credits him with knowing when and how to apply the ball-fakes and enthralling bounce passes off the dribble that inspire teammates. "I always remind him, It's a competition," Rivers said. "It's short, he gets it now. He'll giggle sometimes or laugh, and I'll say, 'Don't! It's a competition, it's not a show. You don't get extra points for flair.'
"But some part of that flair, he actually needs it in his game. It's like a great shooter -- you've got to give him more latitude because he's gifted. You don't want to choke off his talent, but you want to make sure he doesn't cross that line to make it a hard play instead of a simple play. But he catches himself now.''
The coach adds that Rondo is also grasping his potential to disrupt opponents by pressuring the ball full-court defensively. "He finally understands how important he is,'' Rivers said, "which I don't think he got before."
I asked Rondo if he understands what Rivers means about learning to appreciate his own value to the team. "No, not really," he said. "He tells me all the time, and I'm like, OK, and I continue to try to get better. And when I do play well he tells me, 'That's what I'm talking about.' "
So sometimes you're nodding along, I said, even though you're not really sure what he means?
Rondo nodded and laughed. "I know somewhat he's talking about maybe picking up full-court defensively, so I'm not letting them get into their sets until 16 or 17 [seconds] on the shot clock so that way they only have one option."
It said a lot for Rondo that he has been able to meet the high standards of three elder teammates who couldn't wait for him to grow up, in addition to a demanding coach who was a former All-Star himself. "It definitely was hard playing for a coach who played point and knows the game so well that you can't get [away with] anything."
Earn teammates' respect. More important than approaching their income status was Rondo's elevation as an All-Star while averaging 13.7 points and 9.8 assists this season. "Once you're in, you're officially part of the club," Pierce said. "You're talking about a guy who grew up, who had a great year, and once you're put in that elite class it's like there's no more looking down on him."
When Rondo speaks now, his teammates are more inclined to listen. "He always spoke up, especially being a young point guard," Pierce said. "It's just that he's got more ears now. There's a difference."
"I saw an incident in Miami -- it must have been Game 3 because I was sitting right behind the bench," Ainge said. "I could see Perk and Tony [Allen] were having a discussion, and a little bit of emotions were in the discussion. Then KG got involved because he was sitting on the bench, and then Paul got in the discussion, and this was while the coaches were in their little huddle out on the court. And then after 30 seconds or a minute, Rajon stepped in and they were all listening to Rajon. I thought that was very interesting from my perspective, and I know that's not the first time they've listened to Rajon -- but I don't think that would have happened two years ago. I don't think Rajon would have tried to make it happen two years ago, and I don't think he could have calmed the storm at that moment to say, 'OK, here's what we need to do.' It seemed like the emotions had died down and he had control of that huddle until the coaches came in."
Threaten to upset the No. 1 seed. Rondo's skills have been on display over the first two games -- the changes of speed, the ability to penetrate at will, the precise bounce passes off the dribble, the vision and strength to kick assists with either hand out to the three-point line. He has even been shooting jumpers confidently and making 80.6 percent of his playoff free throws after converting only 62.1 percent during the season.
One way to nullify his effectiveness is to turn him into a scorer, and Rondo understands this as well as anyone. On the one hand he must be aggressive, because "his speed gives us a dimension that we don't have," Rivers said. "Without his speed we're a slow basketball team. He's very important [to create shots] for Kevin and Ray; Paul can get his own, but it's really important for those other two."
If Rondo is scoring at a high rate, then the opportunities are diminished for Garnett and Allen, and the Celtics ultimately lose two of their vital weapons. That's why Rondo responded to his opening half of 19 points and eight assists in Game 1 by driving less often and trying to move the ball around to his teammates, but it was too late to create the new rhythm. In Game 2, he took the opposite tack of spreading the ball around before eventually imposing himself with the dribble, and his 13-point, 19-assist performance had everything to do with Boston's 104-86 win.
The Celtics are bracing for a stronger effort from the heretofore blasé Cavs, who must split the two weekend games in Boston. As important as the health of Garnett and Pierce have been to the Celtics, Rondo may be their one indispensable player. Over the last three years he's had no true backup point guard, and he was averaging 43.5 minutes in this series because Rivers can't afford to play any longer without him.
Rondo insists he doesn't need a No. 2 -- he wants "as many minutes as possible," he said. "I'm 24, I feel great. I'd rather play 48 minutes a night if I could."
Pierce, Garnett and Allen remember how they used to feel that way, and no doubt they're glad Rondo feels that way now. Because he has the potential to extend their usefulness.
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Ask Intel employee Yvette Maldonado what her favorite thing about the company's Diversity Days celebration is, and she at first mentions the many new, spicy foods served in the cafeteria. There's a pause. On second thought, maybe it's the dances and performances of her fellow employees, who get decked out in the bright colors of their native lands. Or that she gets to chit-chat with friends staffing the dozen or so booths--something there's never time for during the average work day.
The two-day fall celebration at Intel's Chandler, Ariz., offices is just one of dozens of such gatherings held at company sites around the country. It's also reflective of the $29 billion company's approach to diversity. This is a company in which workers are encouraged to take time off for prayers (often in company conference rooms), in which a toll-free number is available for employees to voice their complaints or comments about diversity, and at which employee groups host their own diversity celebrations and post information on company intranet sites. Hiring practices, scholarships, internships, even training, support diversity.
With a stellar turnover rate of about 10 percent in the toughest job market ever, Intel officials view the company culture as a distinct competitive advantage in today's tough job market. "Our business flourishes at least in part because of the diversity of our workforce and the diversity of the thinking in our conference rooms and offices," says Intel CEO Craig Barrett.
How It Works Intel first established its diversity program in the mid- to late 1980s. Today, the company's dedication to diversity is evident in its hiring practices. Between 1989 and 1998, Intel almost doubled its hiring of women and under-represented minorities in technical fields. It recently pledged to spend at least $1 million per year over the next decade on programs such as scholarships, job training, and internships to bring more women, minorities, and the disabled into the workplace.
"We bought the argument a long time ago that a diverse work force was a business necessity to be competitive and succeed," says Ogden Reid, human resource development manager. "As we've gotten more global, that becomes an even stronger argument."
Intel's first diversity celebration was organized 14 years ago by workers who now comprise an officially sanctioned employee group, the Asian Cultural Integration Group. The group celebrated Chinese New Year, still a popular event at Intel's Folsom, Calif., headquarters.
In the mid-1990s, the company offered employee groups a sanctioning process, which involves creating charters and operating structures. Officially approved groups--there are 40 in all--receive corporate support and a budget.
Formalizing the employee groups made them more equal, says Vivian Rubenstein, Intel multicultural/ diversity programs manager. "Once the employee groups were legitimized, it gave employees impetus to tell their managers about their involvement, and it educated managers about the value of the groups. It also leveled the playing field by giving equal resources to all the groups. It showed that Intel thinks the groups are worthwhile and have business value (for networking, etc.)."
No Two Parties Are the Same While each group's celebrations are distinct, a typical gathering features ethnic food, booths staffed by employees in their native garb, and educational materials and flyers on that culture or religion. In some cases, groups bring in speakers and musical and dance performances. Often, celebrations are publicized by posters and display cases on the company campus, as well as on the company's intranet.
Managers allow employees time off to attend. Rubenstein recalls one celebration at which an Asian booth was set up next to a Muslim booth, and the people were helping each other set up. "Times like this break down barriers, which leads to increased camaraderie. And that leads to increased teamwork."
Employee groups also lend a hand at community events, including cultural and holiday celebrations outside Intel, and raise money for a variety of causes. They tutor students and volunteer at food banks and other community events. Tracy Koon, Intel's corporate affairs director, is convinced that when employee groups get involved in such things as external mentoring and community programs, "It unquestionably helps with recruitment and retention."
It has also enhanced Intel's image. The Wall Street Journal ranked the company fourth in its list of the best corporate reputations in America, and Business Ethics magazine ranked Intel third on its list of the best corporate citizens.
Still More to Learn As appealing as Intel's diversity initiatives appear, they still pose some challenges. "About five years ago, when employee groups really started to blossom here, some people expressed reservations about bringing religious issues into the workplace," says Reid. "They thought there should be a separation, and they wondered why we were doing this."
Company officials also admit that in some cases, a great deal of time and energy can be expended negotiating an employee's request for time off for prayers or holy-day observations. And they have found that some workers resent efforts celebrating a particular employee group.
"It's not easy to get to the point where everyone's morale is raised," says Martin Davidson, a business professor at Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia, who has conducted research on diversity in corporations. "People have differences in their perceptions of fairness and sense of entitlement."
Reid agrees that even his company is still on a learning curve. "Our intention is to learn as we're going from own experiences and from the best practices outside of Intel," he says. "We believe it's a very important area for Intel--and for all organizations."


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- Missouri coach Gary Pinkel says the dismissal of wide receiver Dorial Green-Beckham was about more than football.
- Success runs in the family for Mizzou linebacker Michael Scherer.
- Former Georgia quarterback Aaron Murray says he's "ready to go" as he prepares for Georgia's pro day.
- Auburn is having "ups and downs" at the H-back position this spring.
- Former LSU linebacker Tahj Jones' condition improves after he was shot in the abdomen last Friday.
- LSU quarterback Brandon Harris will head to California in May to train with former LSU quarterback Craig Nall and quarterback guru George Whitfield.
- Kentucky's defensive line gets some positive feedback.
- Florida safety Marcell Harris left his mark on the Gators this spring.
- Here are five young Texas A&M players who could make an impact for the Aggies in 2014.
- "Freaky talented" Tennessee wide receivers end spring on a high note.
- After early-spring criticism, Alabama coach Nick Saban assesses his defensive line entering the final week of spring practice.
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Gurley looks to push even harder in 2014
The usual sledgehammer of a player -- so used to ramming through and trampling defenders – felt frail and out of shape during his first few spring practices. That came after he returned from complications stemming from a nagging ankle injury that plagued him for most of the 2013 season.
"The first three practices, every time somebody touched me I kept falling to the ground," Gurley told ESPN.com last week. "… My legs were just weak.
Gurley, who has rushed for 2,374 career yards in two seasons with the Bulldogs, is a tank whose human side has failed him at times. He was held out of postseason workouts and drills as he tried to recover from a 15-inch high ankle sprain he originally suffered at the end of September in a back-and-forth win over LSU.
"That game, I felt perfect," Gurley said with a hint of bitterness in his tone. "I felt perfect running and I was the right size and [had the right] speed. I felt like I was going to have one of the best games of my life. When it happened, I was like, 'Dang.'"
Gurley missed three straight games after that -- a stretch in which Georgia went 1-2 -- and hasn't been 100 percent since. A leaner Gurley hobbled into spring practice, but eyebrows were raised at the sense that Gurley wasn't pushing himself hard enough and that his desire wasn't there.
"The really great players, they have to love to practice," offensive coordinator Mike Bobo said.
"None of [them] has arrived. You have to work. You're either going to get better or worse every day; you're not going to stay the same. Him going out there and trying to get better every day is going to make him and us better."
Gurley admits his energy was lacking. Spring practice wasn't pressing or exciting. But the coaches needed more from Gurley, and a conversation between Gurley and head coach Mark Richt a week before the Bulldogs' spring game helped deliver that.
"Even though he may feel that way, he still has to give effort on a daily basis to become great," Richt said of Gurley's early spring attitude. "Those were some of the things we talked about, and he was awesome with it and did well."
Gurley showed more effort during the final week, pushing his two-hour practices to the limit, before capping the spring with 70 total yards of offense and a touchdown in Georgia's spring game. His touches were limited, but he ran with fire and purpose. He pounded his teammates and fought for extra yards.
"Everything's starting to get better, slowly but surely," Gurley said. "It's been a while since I've been healthy, but it's slowly getting there."
When Gurley is at his best, he's in a class of his own. It's rare for someone with his size (6-foot-1, 232 pounds) to cut and explode like he does. Gurley punishes defenders with his strength and embarrasses them with his moves and breakaway speed. He'd easily have more than just 13 career 100-plus-yard rushing games if his body would cooperate.
But Gurley's physical side is only part of what could make him a truly special back. The way he carries himself and how he instructs those around him will go a long way as well.
This spring, his coaches pushed him to bring more energy and leadership. More of a leader by example, Gurley said he opened his mouth this spring. He got more serious and wanted to make sure younger players followed him for the right reasons.
"This Todd is doing a better job of leading," quarterback Hutson Mason said. "We feel like as long as he's in shape, he's healthy and he's strong, he's the best back in the country."
Aaron Murray is gone. Keith Marshall's status is still up in the air after that devastating ACL injury. The spotlight is fixed on Gurley more than ever before, and he says he's ready to shine even brighter in a year that could be his last in Athens.
That idea has served as a distraction. Gurley equates this upcoming season to his senior year in high school when some around him told him not to work as hard because he was already headed to college. Save his body, they said.
It makes sense to some, but that's not Gurley's concern, he said. He doesn't want to take time or plays off to save up for the NFL. Gurley has more to prove. He wants more yards. He wants records. And he wants wins and at least one championship.
Resting won't bring any of that.
"That's never been the case for me," Gurley said. "The NFL isn't going anywhere. It's not like I'm going to be getting drafted [this fall]. I just have to make sure I'm focused on now and getting better every day so that can help me out for my future and basically doing it for my team."
Five things from Georgia's spring game
ATHENS, Ga. -- Once again, Georgia took home the victory on G-Day.
The Bulldogs' annual spring game ended with the Red Team, comprised mostly of the first-team offense, defeating the Black Team, headed by most of the first-team defense, 27-24 in front of an announced crowd of 46,073 inside Sanford Stadium.
You can learn only so much from spring games, but there are always some nuggets here and there that you can take away from them.
1. Mason looks pretty comfortable: It's easy when the quarterback isn't getting hit, but Hutson Mason looked very comfortable on Saturday. He was quick with his delivery, very accurate and very sharp. Again, he wasn't asked to do too much, but you can tell that he's more than comfortable running coordinator Mike Bobo's offense. I mean, he has been there for what feels like a decade now, so he better be. Even without some of his best targets in Malcolm Mitchell and Justin Scott-Wesley (both were out this spring recovering from ACL injuries), he didn't skip a beat, as he passed for 241 yards and a touchdown on 18 of 27. "I felt good about my accuracy and my completions," Mason said. "Just wish I would have thrown the deep ball a little better."
2. Floyd and Johnson could be a solid combo: There's no question that Georgia's defense still needs a lot of work. The secondary had its issues and the defensive line is still looking for more playmakers. But one thing that really stood out on Saturday was the play of defensive lineman Toby Johnson and linebacker Leonard Floyd. Both required constant double teams on Saturday. We all knew Floyd had the potential to be a very, very special player, and he constantly harassed the Red Team's quarterbacks. He finished with six tackles and broke up two passes. Floyd can play with his hand down when the Dawgs are in a 4-3 formation or at outside linebacker in a 3-4. As for Johnson, he could be one to watch for the Dawgs this year. He made his way to the quarterback early and often in the game before the Black Team's line adjusted to put an extra body on him. Still, he was able to break through even with that extra set of arms to battle.
3. Gurley ran with purpose: There has been plenty of talk this spring about running back Todd Gurley's toughness, but he didn't look like he was holding back on Saturday. While he was limited to just six rushes (32 yards and a touchdown) and caught three passes (38 yards), Gurley was trying his hardest to bowl guys over. Coach Mark Richt sat Gurley down earlier in the spring to talk about his toughness and his practice habits, and it clearly paid off. Gurley didn't look hesitant, despite still not being 100 percent with nagging ankle issues. We don't know if Gurley will ever truly be healthy at Georgia, but it's a good sign that he doesn't have an issue playing through pain. He just wanted to deliver it Saturday.
4. Battle for No. 2 continues: Mason is clearly Georgia's starting quarterback, but the fight behind him should be a fun one for the months to come. It's down to redshirt sophomore Faton Bauta and redshirt freshman Brice Ramsey. On Saturday, Bauta was the more impressive of the two, passing for 232 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. Ramsey, who suited up for both teams, finished with 78 total yards and an interception on 2 of 13 passing. While Ramsey wasn't as accurate as he'd like to be, he has a cannon of an arm and might have the most arm talent on the team. He just has to get that thing under control before he can take another step in the process. "I obviously could have thrown it a lot better, but at the same time I feel good about my performance," Ramsey said. "I was picking up blitzes, making the right reads. I just need to put the ball on. I had a bad day throwing." As for Bauta, he shed the black non-contact jersey in order to take some contact and finish plays after defenders got their hands on him. He was certainly a lot more efficient than Ramsey, but he said he knows that he can't slow down when it comes to winning this job before the fall.
5. The secondary has a ways to go: New defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt will have his hands full with Georgia's secondary. A unit that surrendered 227 passing yards per game and 18 touchdowns last year showed some of the same issues it had last season during the spring game. Now, injuries to guys like Tray Matthews and J.J. Green, who was at running back last year, contributed to that, but the offenses were able to make too many big plays in the passing game. If not for a couple of overthrown deep balls, the offenses could have put up a few more points. It didn't help that the defenses were called for six pass interference penalties with half of the starting receivers out. Six players averaged 15 or more yards per reception against the secondary on Saturday. "We're getting better," cornerback Damian Swann said. "Everything that happened today can be fixed, and that's why you have games like this. ... I think we did pretty good as a secondary."
Spring Game Wrap-Up
Video: Georgia CB Damian Swann
Edward Aschoff talks to Georgia cornerback Damian Swann about the secondary's play this spring and in Saturday's spring game.
Source: Harvey-Clemons to Louisville
Former Georgia safety Josh Harvey-Clemons plans to transfer to Louisville and reunite with former Bulldogs defensive coordinator Todd Grantham.
A source at Louisville confirmed Harvey-Clemons' transfer plans to ESPN.com. His grandfather, Woodrow Clemons, told InsideTheVille.com that Harvey-Clemons "wants to stick with Coach Grantham and his defensive system."
Harvey-Clemons was dismissed from Georgia by coach Mark Richt in February following multiple violations of team rules -- issues that previously resulted in his serving suspensions for the 2013 opener against Clemson and the Gator Bowl loss to Nebraska.
Despite missing those two games, Harvey-Clemons ranked third on the team with 66 tackles. He also had 5.5 tackles for a loss, one interception and an SEC-high three fumble recoveries.
Grantham used the 6-foot-5 Harvey-Clemons as a traditional safety in his base 3-4 defensive scheme and in a hybrid linebacker-defensive back role called the "star" position when the Bulldogs moved to a nickel defensive.
"That star position that he's able to play safety and outside linebacker and cover the back coming out or able to rush the quarterback ... we kind of like that," Woodrow Clemons told InsideTheVille.com.
Grantham had coached at Georgia for four seasons before accepting a five-year deal in January to become defensive coordinator at Louisville under coach Bobby Petrino.
Harvey-Clemons, who was ranked by ESPN.com as the nation's No. 1 outside linebacker prospect and No. 17 overall recruit, picked Georgia in 2012. He told reporters late last fall that Louisville was actually his second choice behind Georgia at the time.
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SEC lunchtime links
- LSU hosted its pro day on Wednesday and one of the focal points was Zach Mettenberger, who is coming off a knee injury and was donning pads and a helmet for his pro day, a la Johnny Manziel. Jarvis Landry also performed, Jeremy Hill tried to move on from the past and though he did no drills, Odell Beckham Jr. also impressed.
- Former Alabama quarterback and NFL draft hopeful AJ McCarron got engaged to his girlfriend, Katherine Webb, last week. Now it appears their nuptials will be part of a reality TV show.
- Auburn product Greg Robinson, one of the highest-rated players in the upcoming NFL draft, has visited only three teams but is still garnering positive buzz about his stock.
- Auburn's Brandon King has moved to boundary safety this spring and has found himself much more comfortable than a season ago.
- Bear Bryant's original employment contract with Texas A&M was recently discovered and put on display at a ceremony this week. His salary was $15,000 per year plus 1 percent of ticket sales.
- Arkansas hired E.K. Franks as its director of recruiting. He was previously the associate head coach and running backs coach at Southeastern Louisiana.
- Georgia is getting used to a different coaching arrangement for special teams than Mark Richt previously had, operating this spring with co-coordinators Mike Ekeler and John Lilly.
- Josh Harvey-Clemons, who was dismissed from the Georgia squad, plans to transfer to Louisville.
- Missouri scored a commitment from quarterback Drew Lock, the highest-ranked passer out of the state of Missouri since Blaine Gabbert.
- Kentucky freshman receiver T.V. Williams may be small in stature, but one teammate says "Don't let the size fool you," about his big-play ability.
- Tennessee running back Marlin Lane continues to work through an injured hand and has showed the maturity and consistency that coaches wanted to see from the senior.
- Ole Miss is feeling confident coming out of spring.
- The move to free safety for Mississippi State's Justin Cox has been a welcome one so far.
SEC's lunch links
- Missouri coach Gary Pinkel broke from his norm by commenting on the suspension of WR Dorial Green-Beckham by saying: "It stings me. It stings the players. It stings our fans."
- A whopping 17 players from last season's LSU team will participate in Wednesday's pro day in front of representatives from all 32 NFL teams. Expect quarterback Zach Mettenberger to get extra attention.
- Tennessee announced that it has moved its 2014 season opener against Utah State to Sunday night (Aug. 31), making for a big opening weekend on the SEC Network.
- Steve Spurrier previews South Carolina's spring game on Saturday. He thinks it's a "chance for most of the young guys to show the coaches they can play."
- Georgia coach Mark Richt says the plan for Saturday's G-Day game will be the same as last year. Dawgs quarterback-of-the-future Brice Ramsey has a golden arm.
- Nick Saban says he's looking forward to ex-FSU Seminole Jacob Coker joining his quarterback competition. Alabama's second pro day featured safety Vinnie Sunseri working out six months after surgery for a torn ACL.
- Coach Will Muschamp predicts Florida "will have a good team next year" and fans will see "a good-looking team" in Saturday's spring game.
- Auburn WR Ricardo Louis was the latest Tiger to miss part of spring practice with an injury.
- Mississippi State's Justin Cox has moved to free safety after some struggles at cornerback.
- Arkansas offensive coordinator Jim Chaney said the Razorbacks have to correct some pass protection issues.
- Kentucky coaches laud the strength and conditioning program as the foundation of their football program.
- After a solid spring, expectations are growing for the Ole Miss Rebels.
- Coach Derek Mason discusses Vanderbilt's quarterback competition.
- The Johnny Manziel tour of potential NFL teams continues on Wednesday with Jacksonville.
Video: Georgia WR Chris Conley
Edward Aschoff talks to Georgia wide receiver Chris Conley about his directorial debut and stepping into the role as a go-to player in the Bulldogs' offense.
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Notre Dame exploring series with Georgia
The Fighting Irish are exploring the prospect of playing Georgia in the future, though the dates remain to be determined, senior associate athletic director John Heisler told ESPN.com. CBSSports.com's Jeremy Fowler reported earlier Tuesday that the schools are working to finalize a home-and-home series for 2018-19.
Notre Dame's last two games against SEC schools came in postseason play, with Alabama beating the Irish in the Discover BCS National Championship after the 2012 season and LSU topping them in the Nokia Sugar Bowl after the 2006 campaign.
Notre Dame has not played an SEC school in the regular season since it beat Tennessee at home in 2005, the second of a home-and-home series between those programs.
Scheduling matters surrounding Notre Dame -- always a storyline, given its independent status -- became further complicated in 2012, when the school agreed to play five ACC schools per season in 2014 while placing all of its other sports in the league as full-time members. With that agreement, plus three annual rivalry games that the Irish have no intention of ending (Navy, Stanford and USC), the program's schedule has seen several casualties lately, most notably Michigan, whose trip to South Bend, Ind., on Sept. 6 will mark the last scheduled meeting between the storied programs.
In December, Notre Dame announced its full schedules for the 2014-16 seasons, so any future series could not be scheduled before 2017.
It comes as little surprise that Georgia is the SEC school the Irish are looking into scheduling, as the Bulldogs had been mentioned in previous discussions about scheduling SEC opponents. Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly has spoken about the possibility of Georgia before, and Bulldogs athletic director Greg McGarity told CBSSports.com last year that a home-and-home with the Irish would be "very intriguing."
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The Basic Police Go-Bag
Let's face it: active shooter incidents aren't going away and we're seeing them more often in locations that AREN'T schools. So the need for a patrol rifle accompanied by your Go-Bag, sitting in your trunk, maintained and ready to go, still...
Flashlight: I always have one on my gun belt but not all officers do, AND "two is one; one is none." Better to have it and not need it rather than needing it and not having it. Today's high-output (125+ lumens) LED lights are lightweight and compact in size. There's no reason not to have one in your go-bag.
Personal IFAK: Because YOU have to take care of yourself throughout any engagement. If you get injured, whether it's by gunshot or broken glass, YOU have to tend to the injury and then either get back in the fight or (if it's a debilitating injury) extricate yourself as you can. Any fellow officers with you cannot stop to nurse you or give you care. They have to stay in the fight/hunt. IF you find yourself uninjured at the conclusion of hostilities, you then have the ability – to the level of your medical training – to assist the injured caused by the bad guy(s).
Door stops: During searches it often becomes necessary to secure doors in some manner. Door chocks are quick and easy to use. If you can't search a room, in a non-active-shooter scenario, blocking it shut behind you is the next best thing.
Spring-loaded window punch: This is on my "because you just never know" list. There are windows all over the place in our world, and remember we're not just talking about schools. Safety glass and tempered windows are harder to break than you might think and a window punch solves the problem pretty quick.
All surface black magic marker: For marking rooms, doors, closets, etc. as you clear them, or with numbers of casualties found inside (God forbid). Reality is that you never know what you'll need to communicate to those coming in behind you and this simple tool makes it easy to leave information as you pass.
So, that's my Basic Police Go-Bag. What have I left out that you'd include in yours? Your comments are welcome.
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I am a firm believer in mission being the guiding force of all I do. I am extremely proud to work for an institution that values excellence, faith, leadership and service. Sometimes, my hectic daily tasks overshadow my purpose, and during those times, I find it particularly important to look to the mission for direction.
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Marquette's commitment to its employees is not just lip-service; I feel that the Jesuit ideal of cura personalis, or caring for the whole person, applies not only to how Marquette treats its students, but also its employees.
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I really enjoy meeting with and learning the stories of our interesting, generous and successful alumni. Many of the individuals whom I meet give credit to Marquette University and the education that they received here for the good things that have transpired in their personal and professional lives.
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I really enjoy working among Marquette students because their high level of activity and energy is contagious. Each day, they serve as a reminder of the importance of my work in development.
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I truly enjoy the chance to critically aid an educational endeavor like Marquette University, where we strive to provide a first-rate educational experience in an atmosphere of care and faith.
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I believe there are two factors that set Marquette University above the rest in terms of employment opportunities. First, Marquette provides an environment that promotes entrepreneurship and endorses new ideas and "thinking outside of the box." Second, the Marquette community is genuinely supportive – all of us are considered part of the Marquette family; I have seen first-hand that the cura personalis mission is something that is truly incorporated into our daily lives.


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A mini-debate about the future of classical music has played out recently in the Letters section of The New York Times, and a defender of the art form cites the experience of the Cleveland Orchestra, among others, to indicate there's still plenty of life left in the orchestra experience.
Kicking off the discussion was Beverly Lambert, former CEO of the Orchestra Nova San Diego, who, in response to a Times story about a lockout at the Minnesota Orchestra, wrote a letter that asserted the following:
"Classical music is dying. Concert halls are half full. The younger generation ignores it. Nearly all orchestras across our country are in financial trouble, and the relevancy of classical music to most people in today's busy world is fast becoming negligible."That was too much for Bruce Ridge, chairman of the International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians.His letter begins with a paraphrase of Mark Twain: "Reports of the death of classical music have been greatly exaggerated, to the point of tedious cliché."Ms. Lambert, he notes, "writes from the perspective of a chief executive of an orchestra that did indeed fail, the Orchestra Nova San Diego. But her orchestra failed in a city where another orchestra, the San Diego Symphony, thrives, setting records for ticket sales after more than a decade of balanced and growing budgets."Concert halls aren't "half full," Mr. Ridge writes."The Utah Symphony ticket sales have risen 23 percent, the St. Louis Symphony saw its highest ticket sales and paid attendance for its December concerts at Powell Hall in more than a decade, and this season the Buffalo Philharmonic sold its most subscriptions ever," according to his letter. "Just this year, the number of students attending Cleveland Orchestra concerts doubled."To that point, the Cleveland Orchestra's recent residency in Gordon Square, on the city's West Side, attracted large and enthusiastic audiences. In an email, Ana Papakhian, director of communications for the Cleveland Orchestra, wrote that an analysis of the residency found that "the businesses where the orchestra performed experienced a dramatic increase in sales during the time musicians were there."Among the businesses with big sales gains as a result of the musicians' presence were the Happy Dog, Spice Kitchen + Bar, Battery Park Wine Bar and Gypsy Beans.In his letter, Mr. Ridge concluded that classical music "continues its relevancy in a world that seeks solace. There has never been more access to classical music or a greater opportunity to invest in the positive influence the arts provide for the health of our nation. Success can be realized by ending the erroneous prophecies of failure. The true story to be told is how resilient orchestras have proved to be."
Diebold Inc.'s new CEO wants to get off to a fast start.Andy W. Mattes tells The Wall Street Journal that Diebold, which has faced a slowdown in bank spending recently and reported a first-quarter loss of $13.4 million, "has not been humming on all cylinders."But he added "there's a lot of upside in the company. It's a very strong brand."Mr. Mattes tells the newspaper that his initial priorities include "looking into completing the cost-cutting drive sooner." The Journal says he also wants to expand Diebold's electronics-security business, which accounted for about $300 million of the company's roughly $3 billion in revenue last year.In that fragmented market, "there's an opportunity to position yourself as a strong player," he tells the newspaper.Diebold directors chose Mr. Mattes from three outside finalists partly due to his strong record in software and related services, key growth areas for Diebold, according to Richard "Rick" Crandall, head of the board's CEO search committee."He also was entrepreneurial and can really push our transformation," Mr. Crandall tells The Journal. "We didn't feel we were executing it fast enough.''
Chinese President Xi Jinping is about to visit the United States, but it doesn't sound like he's going to get a great reception from some members of Congress.Reuters reports that three lawmakers — including U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan, D-Youngstown — "plan to propose a new law that would punish hackers backed by China, Russia or other foreign governments for cyber spying and theft."The bill, to be introduced today, "would freeze U.S. assets of individual foreign hackers and revoke visas for them and their families," according to the story.Reuters says President Barack Obama will meet with Xi in California this week and "plans to tell him that Washington considers Beijing responsible for any cyber attacks launched from Chinese soil and that China must abide by international 'rules of the road' on cybersecurity." (Maybe President Obama can lecture the Chinese leader about domestic surveillance while he's at it.)In the meantime, MarketWatch.com reports that a bipartisan group of eight senators — one of whom is Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Avon — on Wednesday reintroduced a bill that passed the chamber in 2011.The bill, called the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act, would allow the U.S. government to slap tariffs on Chinese goods entering the United States if the Treasury Department finds that the currency is misaligned.It "would apply to countries other than China," MarketWatch.com says. "But its re-introduction as Obama prepares to meet Xi is no accident. Critics have long charged that China undervalues its currency, giving manufacturers from the world's second-largest economy an unfair trade advantage."
Environmentalists are kind of annoying.Don't take my word for it. That sentiment comes from Mark Tercek, president of The Nature Conservancy (and a Cleveland native), in an interview with Bloomberg.The news service has a feature called "Dumb Question" that puts a blunt question to prominent people. For this installment, Bloomberg asked the following: "Why do you think Americans don't like environmentalists?"Mr. Tercek seemed to accept the premise of the question (I'm a little surprised by that) and answered, "I don't think people like to be told what to do or to be criticized. I know I don't like it. And environmentalists, we kind of preach. Our choir likes it, or they agree with us. And it's not like we're wrong. We're probably often right. But that preachy tone..."Later in the interview, he notes that he's from Cleveland and says, "Most people in Cleveland, Ohio, don't like environmentalists. Why? Because it does look like we're troublemakers, or against stuff. We're not realistic. We're insensitive to the need for economic growth and jobs. We lecture. We criticize. Those are not qualities that people like. It's not that obvious that we're helping anyone."He concludes, "When you talk about natural capital investments it's about getting together and solving problems by being smart about what nature can do. That's quite a different dialog. Now we're putting ourselves in your shoes. It's a very civil, fair, back-and-forth kind of conversation. I think environmentalists need to do that more often. That's what I think is missing."


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The Beauty of Breastfeeding Your Baby
Breastfeeding can be a wonderful experience for both you and your baby. There are numerous reasons why mothers choose to breastfeed.
We at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center are here to support you in any way we can. Listed below are some reasons why you may choose to breastfeed.
Benefits to Baby
- Nutritionally, there is no better food for your baby than your milk. It is most easily digested and provides your baby with all the nutrients he or she needs.
- Immune factors in your breast milk may protect your baby from certain diseases and Infections, such as asthma, childhood cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, and celiac disease.
- Babies who are breastfed may have a decreased risk of SIDS, obesity, allergies, and ear infections.
- Breastfeeding strengthens the muscles of the jaw for speech development.
- Breastfeeding enhances brain and dental development.
- Breastfeeding provides a positive bonding experience for baby, with skin to skin contact and closeness to mom.
Benefits to Mom
- Breastfeeding helps control mom's bleeding after delivery of the baby. It also helps shrink her uterus back to it's pre-pregnancy size.
- Breastfeeding decreases mom's risk of certain diseases such as osteoporosis, ovarian and breast cancer. The longer you breastfeed, the more you decrease your risk.
- Breastfeeding provides a positive bonding experience for mom knowing she is meeting her baby's emotional and physical needs.
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- There may be additional reasons a mother will choose to breastfeed her baby.
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The Survival of Medieval Ceremonies in The Lutheran Reformation – Cover and Sample
Look what came across my desk today…the proof copy of the cover for the forthcoming new book: Faith and Act: The Survival of Medieval Ceremonies in the Lutheran Reformation. You can preorder a copy now, by clicking here. Download a PDF sample from the book, by clicking here.
Here is more information on the book:
The Reformation did not happen overnight, not with the singular act of posting of the Ninety-Five Theses, or even the presentation of the Augsburg Confession. Prof. Dr. Zeeden's classic study of how medieval church practices continued and developed within Lutheran church orders offers readers a unique perspective on how faith influences the act of worship. Historians of liturgy and theology will discover insights and important continuity between the Lutheran churches of the sixteenth century and their forbearers of the late medieval period.
What Others Are Saying
"Faith and Act [is] . . . a mix of exacting research and historiographical vision that may justly be viewed as one of the foundation texts of modern Reformation history."
—C. Scott Dixon Queen's University, Belfast
"Historians of liturgy and church discipline will welcome the re-appearance of Zeeden's classic monograph, gracefully translated and with updated bibliographical references."
—Ralph Keen University of Illinois at Chicago
"Kevin Walker's translation of Faith and Act represents a necessary addition to contemporary scholarship on how liturgical practices shaped the lived religion of the Reformation churches . . . and delightfully unsettles easy generalizations about the transition from medieval to early modern Christianity."
—Phillip Haberkern Boston University
"Liturgical scholars as well as pastors will find this volume to be a useful guide to understanding the evangelical reception and appropriation of the catholic legacy of liturgical forms and practices in light of the immediate background of the medieval church."
—John T. Pless Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
"One of the most important works of German research from the past half century concerning the history of the Reformation and its ramifications. . . . It is to be highly welcomed that now after half a century this groundbreaking study for research is being translated into English."
—Anton Schindling Eberhard-Karls-Universität Tübingen
"A gripping read awaits those who attend to Zeeden's multi-faceted account of the nitty-gritty of classical Lutheran church life in its parish and public setting."
—John R Stephenson Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St. Catharines, Ontario
"What a service Kevin G. Walker has done for the Lutheran Church in English speaking lands by providing this fine translation of Ernst Zeeden's helpful monograph. . . . I heartily recommend the book to any and all who love the Lutheran liturgy and seek to become better acquainted with its formative development in the time of the great Church Orders."
—William C. Weedon Director of Worship The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod


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NewsPress Release: 3/11/02World Studies Fellow Presents Forum on Mongolia
MARLBORO, VERMONT -- Bataa Mishigish of Mongolia, Marlboro College's World Studies Fellow, will present a slide lecture entitled, "Land of the Blue Sky," at 4 p.m. April 3 in the Apple Tree building on campus.
A former Buddhist monk, Mishigish earned master's degrees in religion and political science at the East-West Center of the University of Hawaii. He is an expert on religion's place on politics and its potential to promote peace. He is currently in the process of publishing essays on nonviolent politics and the oppression of Buddhists in Mongolia.
Mishigish replaces last year's fellow, Dan Lumonya, a development studies expert from Uganda. The World Studies fellowship was created in part to enhance internalization of the curriculum and to diversify the cultural makeup of the faculty. The fellow, specializing in a different academic discipline and hailing from a different region of the world each year, teaches several courses each semester. Among them is "Global Perspectives," which looks at current events from a non-U.S. perspective.
This event is free and open to the public. The Apple Tree building is fully accessible. For more information, call (802) 257-4333 or visit the college online at http://www.marlboro.edu.


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I am a pizza snob. The ultimate pizza in Chicagoland is Two Brothers from Italy in Elmhurst. Quaint dining areas. Polite staff. Decent parking. Decent prices. All their pasta…
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In ShortFounded in 1991 in Little Rock, Arkansas, this purveyor of low-fat frozen treats is popular with health-conscious individuals who love sweets. The 96 percent fat-free…
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Readers Choice 2011 Best Seafood, Italian, Overall Restaurant, and Best Chef.
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Has anyone heard what is going on with the old Athar location?
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Francesca's is a chain in Chicago that serves up good Italian fare. The portions are too big and should be shared family style. The service is average and the taste is good but…
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great all around friendly neighborhood bar...fun, low priced drinks, great music...don't miss JOE BIGGS....awesome singer/songwriter with a deep quavery bariton…
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I'm wondering if you all have any advice. I've wanted to do this for a while, but we are going to Korea for 3 years. That will make it very hard to persue, since there will be school I can go to. So, I started looking into CPM's. Almost signed up for AAMI. But, honestly, I'm worried about the legality issues. We are a military family, and therefore move all over and can't control what state we're living in. I'd hate to not be able to practice for 3+ years, because I WONT practice illegally, or alegally. Plus, not to mention the trouble DH could get into if I got into trouble. DH already said we can move to a legal state after he retires so I can practice if that's what we agree to, but we're still 13 years away from that.
So, I know there are no LPN/RN online/distance learning schools out there. Which means I would have to go to a physical location. But what then? How long are we talking for this education? 2 years for RN and then more for CNM? Are there accelerated courses that I can become an CNM from LPN instead? Can I go from nothing to CNM without a break in training, or do I have to have some work in that process?
Thanks for the info!
I was not willing to possibly work alegally/ilegally and so I pursued the CNM path.
I am going to start a 3-year Bachelor's to CNM program. I am not yet a nurse. During the first year of the program you take nursing classes and then during the last two years of the program you take your specialty (midwifery) classes.
This type of program is called a graduate-entry or direct-entry CNM program. You can find a list of these programs here: ACNM List of Bachelor's to CNM Programs. Many of them, but not all, require pre-reqs (mine does not which has shaved off at least a year of more schooling for me).
There are other types of programs called ADN (RN) to CNM programs. After you become a RN you can do a bridge program that then allows you to move on to the CNM without a significant amount of schooling added on. You can find a list of these programs here: ACNM list of ADN (RN) to CNM Programs.
Another list of programs you will want to check out are distance programs: ACNM list.
I would start there. See post below.
Since you are going away to Korea for three years, pursuing the CNM option right now will be difficult. The most you can do during those three years will be to start taking some pre-reqs online (not ones that have labs obviously).
You can't become and RN online so that would have to wait until you return to the states.
If you do a bridge program (RN to MSN) then the process will take 2 years for the RN and then 2 years to get the CNM.
My program (graduate entry Bachelors to CNM) then the process is three years.
Basically, whatever option you take, to get your CNM it will be at least three years and it may be 4-5 depending on the path. That's why it's important to research your options and see what would be appropriate for your geographic location and circumstances. Good luck!
Feel free to PM me with any questions :)
To the OP, I am in the same boat, kind of. My hubby is Army and we are going to be moving around and around till he retires. I would choose the CPM route, but for the safety of my family, I am choosing to go the CNM route. At the local Army hospital where I am, the CNMs are amazing. I am a doula and see them often and have spoken to them personally on their midwifery journey. One used to be a birth center midwife, in fact. She has suggested the Frontier distance learning program, which I will look into soon. One thing that is throwing me off is I found out I am pregnant, so I'm not sure when to begin my midwifery journey.
Thanks for all the replies! I've looking into the accelerated CNM programs. I have an associates degree now, but not a bachelors, so, maybe while I'm in Korea, I can work on that online. Then, when I return, I can start an accelerated program. I'd have to see if there's any way DH can get assigned to a base near one of the schools so I could do the 1 year to get the BSN. After that, it seems the CNM courses can be distance ed. That would be great for me (well, other than the HUGE price tage. I just have to remind myself that when I'm done, I'd have a master's degree). I wasn't able to talk to someone from one of the schools, but here is what I have broken down (if I got it right). The cost is the CNM with the bridge. So I'll still have to pay for the other BA/BS.
East Carolina University - $24,000
Stony Brook University - $27,336
Frontier - $36,120
Philidelphia University - $42,368
University of Cincinati - $?? Can't talk to anyone until next Monday
Now, these are all assuming in state tuition, but being military, we usually get that. As far as I can tell, they are all 3 year programs except for Stony brook. The BSN takes 12 months, and then the CNM is only 1 year. Of course, that info came from someone that wasn't sure about the program. But, the list of classes required show it lasting only 1 year, and the part time taking 2 years...so...
What I haven't been able to acertain yet, is if I need any time actually BEING an RN. Or if I can go straight from the BSN to CNM without a break in school.
Ahh, this is all so confusing. Should I do the CPM or the CNM? I want to be a CPM, but I worry about the legal issues. That is the only reason I want the CNM.
Here's a question...As a CNM, are there a certain number of births you are required to attend before getting licensed, like the CPM needs? Are you working in a clinic somewhere to get that experience? Does it matter when it occurs? Like, if I shadow a midwife while in Korea, would those births count towards my licensing?
Hi Wendy,
I want to answer your questions about births for the CNM: "Here's a question...As a CNM, are there a certain number of births you are required to attend before getting licensed, like the CPM needs?
To become a CNM, you have to:
1. Graduate from an accredited program
2. Take the certifying exam
To take the certifiying exam, you have to graduate from an accredited program- that's all.
However, to graduate from an accredited program, you will be expected to be the primary midwife on a certain number of births- it's usually somewhere between 15-20. There is usually not a hard and fast number b/c midwifery is competency based. If you have showed your competency after 15 births, then great. If you need 20 births to show your competency, then that's what they expect. But, the important thing to keep in mind is that you are working closely with your preceptor during your integration semester. She will be the one to make sure you manage enough births and that you are competent to practice.
To get licensed there is no expecationn of a certain number of births. If you have graduated from an accredited program (during which your preceptor supervised you in at least 15-20 births) and you have passed the credentialing exam, then you can get licensed.
"Like if I shadow a midwife while in Korea, would those births count towards my licensing?"
Any births you attend in Korea will not count because you haven't started your CNM program yet. They probably wouldn't count towards the CPM credential either b/c NARM has recently changed their rules about attending births overseas and they are very specific about how you can count births attended outside of the U.S.
"Are you working in a clinic somewhere to get that experience? Does it matter when it occurs?"
Where you attend births will depend on the program. You will need to research how these programs work. For example, I didn't see the The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursingl on your list. Have you looked into this school? They are a distance based CNM program and have had a large role in the history of homebirth midwifery. They have you choose a preceptor in your community (this could be a hospital CNM, a birth-center CNM, or a homebirth CNM) and then you will attend births through your preceptor. Theoretically, if you find a homebirth CNM who is willing to precept you, you could get ALL of your births in the homebirth setting only. Another example: my school is similar, I am responsible for finding a preceptor (although they have a list of practices that have helped out in the past that I could reference) and wherever they practice (hospital, BC, home) then that's where I get my births.
The Frontier School of Midwifery and Family Nursing would be a great option for you because they are a distance program. You can do it from anywhere and you choose your preceptor from within your community. They are highly regarded.
Sounds like you have been doing a lot of research! I am currently a CNM student at Frontier and love it! I wanted to just quickly answer your question about number of births and clinical experiences. The answer is that the ACNM (the American College of Nurse-Midwives) does give a required number of births that you must attend (in the primary role), but most programs require far more than the ACNM. I think the current ACNM requirement is 25 births (but that number may have changed). Frontier has a specific requirement for all types of clinical experiences and I have several friends who are CNM's and students from different schools and they have reported that their schools have similar requirements. Just as an FYI, here are Frontier's required clinical experiences to graduate:
10 preconception care visits
30 new antepartum visits
140 return antepartum visits
40 labor management experiences
40 births (including 4 observations, at least 5 continuity clients, and at least 5 without epidurals)
40 newborn assessments
20 breastfeeding support visits
40 postpartum visits (2 hours to 14 days)
30 postpartum visits (2 to 8 weeks)
40 common health problems
30 family planning visits
25 non-postpartum gynecological visits
25 perimenopausal/postmenopausal gynecological visits
I am also doing the WHNP program (women's health nurse practitioner), which requires about an extra 250 well-woman gynecological visits.
We do get to choose where we do our clinicals (with a lot of input and final approval from the school). Many students do a combination of hospitals, clinics, private practices and birth centers. Some students do get to do some with a homebirth midwife, but that is rather unusual (homebirth midwives often have trouble getting malpractice insurance, and most schools will only allow students to precept with CNM's who have adequate insurance--a sad state of things, but those are the rules).
Good luck and please let me know if you have any questions!!
Have you looked into the Post 9/11 G.I Bill? It can be transferred to spouses to cover tuition. My husband is in the military as well and he wasn't planning on using his GI bill, so he transferred it to me. My tuition is now covered 100% for the next 36 months. How much you get is dependent on how long your husband has been in. You might want to check it out.


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U.S. soldiers head home after using every available ray of daylight to train on Fort Bliss, Ruidosa, N.M., Dec. 22, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to the B Detachment, 4th Financial Management Company, 142nd Combat Sustainment Support Battalion.
U.S. Army photo by Daniela Vestal
U.S. Marines and sailors disembark a C-17 cargo plane on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, Dec. 15, 2009, to support Operation Enduring Freedom. For many, this is their first deployment, and in many cases their first time outside of the United States. The Marines and sailors are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment.
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A U.S. Army paratrooper in Iraq uses an online video-chat program to talk with his wife and children on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 28, 2009. Operation Homelink, a nonprofit organization working with corporate donors to link families and deployed soldiers, partnered with Dell Computer to donate 75 computers to families of the paratrooper's unit. He is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade, an advise and assist brigade.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael J. MacLeod
A U.S. Marine and a Nawa citizen hand out Beanie Babies to children near Forward Operating Base Spin Ghar, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2009. The United States collected more than 75,000 Beanie Babies for Marines to give to Afghan children. The Marines are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment.
U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brian Tuthill
U.S. Army Lt. Gen. William G. Webster, the commanding general of Third Army, cuts a ribbon with Kuwait's military and highway patrol personnel, Dec. 30, 2009, to celebrate the opening of a new military convoy route. The Kuwaiti government provided the route for U.S. troops traveling between camps across Kuwait.
U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason C. Adolphson
An A-10 Thunderbolt II prepares to depart Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 27, 2009. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is part of the 354th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron.
U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez
U.S. Navy Lt. j.g. Stacey Gross, left, and Petty Officer 1st Class Kathleen Leach wait to be introduced to the women of Nengarach village in eastern Afghanistan's Nuristan province, Dec. 28, 2009. Gross is a Nuristan Provincial Reconstruction Team information officer and Leach is a team operations specialist. The women and the U.S. Agency for International Development conducted a women's shura or council to discuss developing a literacy program for women to promote female equality.
U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Hawkins
Serving as door gunner, Command Sgt. Maj. Glen Vela flies to al-Asad, Iraq, Dec. 25, 2009, to visit soldiers assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade detachment conducting operations in Multinational Force West . Vela is the command sergeant major for the 1st Cavalry Division's 1st Air Cavalry Brigade.
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Lil B – Pay Attention LyricsFollow
I happy Halloween, man!
I happy Halloween, man!
You see the niggas outside?
Niggas trying to get some candy tonight
Fuck, anybody give nigga shit tonight, bro!
Fuck, I got the healing!
I'm a take the dark out of them speakers
Come upon them bricks when I was looking for [?]
Many seconds on my my mind it made me shine
Why you call my phone, bitch, and I got that beeper
He do it all my life, said he got that cheaper
[?] Jordan, man you know that he got them snickers
You niggas wanna play, I'm a show them the...
The pistol make the whole room turn to a freezer
Why you mother fucked the whole, you bring me a squeezer
White dope in my nose, playing with...
... I start to look like a troll
I'm a seat at the top, put the bottom [?]
Niggas ain't on me, talking all that way
If you got it, then I need it, I'm gonna pay that fee
I'm playing on defense the street shit
Keeping one on each clip!
I got the same line [?]
Got a mask on in the hood, we're sick!
Got them bags all in the car where you sit
Sleep shit, same shit, he came shit, a shit!
Niggas wanna rap the gangsta
Fuck that [?] my back! You feel me?
You're watching your kids, and I'm talking about my life
I'm talking what it is, but you been saying what's right
You're talking about the world, I'll be [?] by the crib
Niggas gonna go to jail to smoke me like a...
Emotional, cause I'm focused, my life is opened
Doors closed, bitch! But my bike is rolling
Like climbing to the top, I'm going!
Gotta respect the legend!
Your mother fucking presence!
Yeah, I've been the gift, so I've never been the presence
Check my message, I ain't even left a message, bitch!
Text message these [?]
But I might not even do that
Pay attention!
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Current Exhibitions
»Another America: A Testimonial to the Amish by Robert Weingarten
From February 22, 2014 through May 25, 2014 in the Brackett–Clark Gallery.
Between 2001 and 2004, Robert Weingarten photographed Amish communities in Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. The sparse, black-and-white photographs provide a glimpse of a seldom-seen culture in the United States.
»A World Apart: Photographs of Hasidic Communities in Israel by Pavel Wolberg
From February 22, 2014 through May 25, 2014 in the South Gallery.
Presented by the Rubens Family Foundation
Drawing on his background as a photojournalist, Pavel Wolberg creates images of contemporary Israeli communities, remaining an outsider but offering intimate views of rituals, celebrations, and everyday life.
»XL Portfolio: A Benefit Portfolio Celebrating Large-Format Photography
From February 22, 2014 through May 25, 2014 in the Brackett–Clark Annex.
A portfolio of images by ten contemporary artists working in large-format photography.
»Of Time and Buildings
From March 8, 2014 through June 8, 2014 in the Entrance Gallery.
Of Time and Buildings presents the work of several artists who explore the relationship between photographic images of the built environment and our experience of place.
»Kodak Camera at 125
From September 21, 2013 through December 31, 2014 in the Corridor Gallery.
Celebrates the 125th anniversary of the Kodak camera. Introduced in June 1888, the Kodak is considered to be one of the most important cameras in the history of photography.


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Vicente Fernandez
Nicknamed as "El Rey de la Cancion Ranchera" throughout the Hispanosphere, Fernández started his career singing for tips on the street, and has since become a cultural icon, recording more than 50 albums and contributing to more than 30 films. He is the father of the popular singer Alejandro Fernández and Vicente Fernandez Jr. And uncle of Jackeline Fernandez,also known as Jackie Fernandez,Vicente Fernandez has won seven Latin Grammy Awards and one Grammy award
Although less well known to English-speaking audiences, he has consistently filled stadiums and venues throughout his 35-plus years of performing. His repertoire consists of rancheras, and other Mexican classics. He is accompanied live by a mariachi group, but he is not technically a mariachi musician, as he plays no instrument live. He has sold over 50 million copies worldwide.
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Sky's the Limit
Tom "Sky" Skibosh covers the Wauwatosa, Brookfield and New Berlin prep scene for Community Newspapers. If something is going on in local sports, Sky has an opinion about it. If you agree or not with what Sky says, we want to see your comments.
A closer look at the Lancers, Spartans boys basketball teams
When looking at the Greater Metro Conference boys baskteball race, I can't see anyone beating a talented Menomonee Falls team (6-3), led by everyone's favorite recruit, J.P. Tokoto. West Allis Central is 7-1, so they also have to be dealt with, and Hamilton is 6-4.
Although not as talented as in the past, Marquette (2-5) should be in the race and Wauwatosa East (3-7) might also be formidable.
GMC cage race and other thoughts...
This ain't brain surgery, but barring injury or suspensions, I don't think there is going to be much of a race for the Greater Metro Conference title in boys basketball.
Menomonee Falls has done a good job so far and has lived up to expectations as the pre-season favorite. I don't see anyone catching them. In fact, if they lose more than one conference game I will be surprised. Star guard JP Tokoto is a fun player to watch and the Indians have great senior balance.
Bowie, Carroll and other stepping it up
He is only a sophomore, but at 6-foot-6-inch Darrell Bowie could be the key to Wauwatosa East's season the rest of the way.
Bowie, who is averaging 10.8 points per game, stepped up big time last weekend. He scored 19 points and grabbed four rebounds against first-place Menomonee Falls in a 72-64 loss, but he put on quite a show along with the Indians' JP Tokoto.