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A Conceptual FrameworkHoldt Christensen, Peter (København, 2005)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Abstract This paper argues that knowledge sharing can be conceptualized as different situations of exchange in which individuals relate to each other in different ways, involving different rules, norms and traditions of reciprocity regulating the exchange. The main challenge for facilitating knowledge sharing is to ensure that the exchange is seen as equitable for the parties involved, and by viewing the problems of knowledge sharing as motivational problems situated in different organizational settings, the paper explores how knowledge exchange can be conceptualized as going on in four distinct situations of exchange denominated organizational exchange yielding extrinsic rewards, organizational exchange yielding intrinsic rewards, financial exchange, and social exchange. The paper argues that each situation of exchange has distinct assumptions about individual behaviour and the intermediaries regulating the exchange, and facilitating knowledge sharing should therefore be viewed as a continuum of practices under the influence of opportunistic behaviour, obedience or organizational citizenship behaviour. Keywords: Knowledge sharing, motivation, organizational settings, situations of exchange. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7486
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Minbaeva, Dana B.; Pedersen, Torben (Frederiksberg, 2010)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The emerging Knowledge Governance Approach asserts the need to build microfoundations grounded in individual action. Toward this goal, using the Theory of Planned Behavior, we aim to explain individual knowledge sharing behavior as being determined by the intention to share knowledge and its antecedents: attitude toward knowledge sharing, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control. In addition, we consider managerial interventions (governance mechanisms) that managers can employ to influence the identified antecedents and thereby govern individual knowledge sharing behavior. We test the model arrived at on a dataset collected among individuals engaged in knowledge sharing in two competing firms. Results of the LISREL analysis show that the use of rewards affects attitudes toward knowledge sharing negatively, while the use of reciprocal schemes and communication mechanisms have a positive effect on subjective norms and perceived behavioral control, respectively. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8017
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The Strategic Human Resource Management DimensionFoss, Nicolai J.; Minbaeva, Dana B. (, 2009)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: SHRM increasingly emphasizes HRM practices as means to build strategic knowledge resources such as superior capabilities. While the knowledge-based view increasingly pays attention to micro-foundations, the SHRM field neglects these and emphasizes collective constructs such as "human capital pools," "HRM architectures", etc. As a result, causal links between HRM practices, knowledge and organizational performance are black-boxed. We propose a program for research and identify some of the key issues that future research must deal with. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7756
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How Organizational Design Can Make Delegation CredibleFoss, Kirsten; Foss, Nicolai J. (København, 2005)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Credible delegation of discretion obtains when it is a rational strategy for managers not to overrule employee decisions that are based on delegated decision rights or renege on the level of delegated discretion (and this is common knowledge). Making delegation of discretion credible becomes a crucial issue when organizations want to sustain the advantages that may flow from delegation: Such advantages are dependent on motivated employees, and managerial overruling or reneging is harmful to motivation. However, little work has been done on how organizations can make delegation credible. We argue that key elements of organizations (i.e., organizational structure, coordination mechanisms, reward structures, and interdependencies between activities) and how these fit influence the credibility of delegation. Fit configurations of organizational elements reduce the probability of managerial intervention that may harm employee motivation. This introduces a neglected incentive dimension to the organizational design literature. Moreover, it is argued that harmful intervention may be reduced by increasing managers' costs of intervening. Refutable propositions are derived. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7427
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Foss, Nicolai J.; Klein, Peter G. (Frederiksberg, 2013)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: We briefly survey Hayek's work and argue for its increasing relevance for organizational scholars. Hayek's work inspired aspects of the transaction cost approach to the firm as well as knowledge management and knowledge-based view of the firm. But Hayek is usually seen within organizational scholarship as a narrow, technical economist. We hope to change that perception here by pointing to his work on rules, evolution, entrepreneurship and other aspects of his wide-ranging oeuvre with substantive implications for organizational theory. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8655
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Foss, Kirsten; Foss, Nicolai J. (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: In his seminal 1945 essay Hayek argued that the dispersed nature of much commercially relevant knowledge places strong constraints on the feasibility of centralized allocation and coordination mechanisms, but that there remains a problem of making efficient use of such knowledge (the first Hayekian knowledge problem). He realized that firms, because they make use of authority, are also challenged by dispersed knowledge, and his emphasis on delegation as a response to dispersed knowledge may lead to the prediction that (large) firms shouldn't exist. Yet (large) firms obviously do exist (the second Hayekian knowledge problem). Recently, many management and organizational scholars have echoed Hayek's argument that centralized coordination mechanisms, such as authority, may fail in the presence of dispersed knowledge. We examine these modern arguments and argue that they rest on shaky foundations: dispersed knowledge is a less strong constraint on authority than is often thought. We examine the wider implications of this for knowledge-based arguments in management and organizational theory, and call for more research into the micro-foundations of such arguments. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7462
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Implications of Strategic Management TheoryAgarwal, Rajshree; Barney, Jay B.; Foss, Nicolai J.; Klein, Peter G. (, 2009)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Macroeconomic theory assumes that factors of production in the economy are homogeneous and fungible. As a result, it may be ill-suited for developing policy responses to the recent financial crisis. Theories of strategic management and organization, with their emphasis on heterogeneously distributed resources and capabilities, may be better positioned. Examples of where macroeconomic theory may lead policies astray, and where theories of strategic management may be more appropriate, are provided. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7906
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Harder, Mie (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: How to motivate knowledge sharing is of crucial importance to many companies. This paper analyzes individual knowledge sharing behavior in a self-determination theory (SDT) perspective. The primary aim is to explore what type of motivation predicts knowledge sharing behavior and how this type of motivation is affected by reward structures and management styles in organizations. The paper builds on survey and interview data from a pilot case study and provides statistical evidence of a strong positive relationship between autonomous motivation and knowledge sharing behavior. Furthermore, tangible rewards are found to correlate negatively with autonomous motivation for knowledge sharing. The more employees perceive knowledge sharing to lead to tangible rewards, the less they are autonomously motivated to share. On the other hand, a management style supportive of employees' needs for autonomy is found to promote autonomous motivation for knowledge sharing. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7483
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Geisler Asmussen, Christian; Pedersen, Torben; Petersen, Bent (København, 2005)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The IB literature informs us of several ways to measure firms' degree of internationalization. In this paper we make the argument that in fact none of the existing indices really measure firms' degree of "global specialization", that is, to what extent their allocation of resources is multidomestic or global. As argued, all the existing measures may gauge a purely multidomestic firm as having a high degree of internationalization, whereas a truly global firm may be ranked low. In order to remedy this we introduce a complementary index measuring how firms are configuring their value chains – whether they are replicating value chain activities from country to country or locating them in globally specialized units in order to exploit an international division of labor. In addition to mathematical modeling and numerical examples, we examine the relevance of the new index of global specialization on data of Danish MNCs by looking at the correlation between the new global specialization index and existing indices of firms' degree of internationalization. We find that the index is able to identify a distinct group of firms with significantly higher degrees of global value chain configuration. Key words: Internationalization, value chain, global configuration. JEL Codes: F02, F23, L22, L23 URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7480
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Geisler Asmussen, Christian; Pedersen, Torben; Petersen, Bent (København, 2005)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: The IB literature informs us of several ways to measure firms' degree of internationalization. In this paper we make the argument that in fact none of the existing indices really measure firms' degree of "global specialization", that is, to what extent their allocation of resources is multidomestic or global. As argued, all the existing measures may gauge a purely multidomestic firm as having a high degree of internationalization, whereas a truly global firm may be ranked low. In order to remedy this we introduce a complementary index measuring how firms are configuring their value chains – whether they are replicating value chain activities from country to country or locating them in globally specialized units in order to exploit an international division of labor. In addition to mathematical modeling and numerical examples, we examine the relevance of the new index of global specialization on data of Danish MNCs by looking at the correlation between the new global specialization index and existing indices of firms' degree of internationalization. We find that the index is able to identify a distinct group of firms with significantly higher degrees of global value chain configuration. Key words: Internationalization, value chain, global configuration. JEL Codes: F02, F23, L22, L23 URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7480
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The Case of DenmarkMoberg, Kåre; Vestergaard, Lene; Jørgensen, Casper; Markussen, Elisabeth; Hakverdyan, Sose (Frederiksberg, 2013)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: In this book chapter we describe how Denmark's eight universities have developed their supply of entrepreneurship education during the past three years. The governmental initiatives that aim to promote entrepreneurial universities, and the Danish context, are presented and related to this development. An assessment model of entrepreneurship education which includes the wide scope of dimensions important to education in the topic, such as content dimensions, stages in the entrepreneurial project and pedagogical dimensions is presented. By applying this model we have been able to analyse the strengths and weaknesses in the supply of entrepreneurship education at the eight universities. The results show that the Danish universities have developed well regarding entrepreneurship education, especially on the pedagogical dimensions which means that more courses are becoming through and for entrepreneurship, rather than about entrepreneurship. The dominance of universities with business schools do, however, suggest that entrepreneurship education in Denmark is far from reaching maturity. Our results also suggest that it is important to focus on how to sustain the supply of entrepreneurship education rather than just invest in new course development. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8658
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Developing expertise through multiple alliance management practicesHeimeriks, Koen H.; Reuer, Jeffrey J. (København, 2006)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: JEL classification: L14 URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7421
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Navrbjerg, Steen E.; Minbaeva, Dana (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: As multinational corporations operate in multiple countries, headquarters must take into account differences in local settings when seeking the means to coordinate and control subsidiaries. The local system of industrial relations sets the framework for what kind of human resource management a multinational corporation can implement. Yet another question is whether the still stronger multinationals can change the existing systems of industrial relations, directly or indirectly. The paper analyzes four Danish enterprises over a ten-year period. This longitudinal study shows that none of the multinationals directly try to interfere in local industrial relations. However, by exercising their management prerogative in a way that differs from the Northern European tradition of industrial relations, they do influence the cooperation between employers and employees. In particular, the results show that a shift from a stakeholder to a shareholder management style and the increased degree of HQ control have an effect on the whole cooperative atmosphere in each of the companies. In the long run, they may affect the collective bargaining system as such. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7451
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HRM Practices Affecting Extrinsic and Intrinsic Motivation of Knowledge Receivers and their Effect on Intra-MNC Knowledge Transfer.Minbaeva, Dana (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This paper explores why and how HRM matters for knowledge transfer within multinational corporations. It is built upon the premise that there are certain HRM practices influencing extrinsic and intrinsic motivation of knowledge receivers. It is found that complementarity among HRM practices exists but does not always have a positive effect on knowledge transfer. Three hypotheses derived from these arguments are tested on data from 92 subsidiaries of Danish multinational corporations located in 11 countries. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7450
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Minbaeva, Dana B. (København, 2007)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This chapter introduces HRM practices that help MNCs to overcome knowledge transfer barriers (knowledge-driven HRM practices). It argues that MNCs can institute various HRM practices that impact knowledge transfer barriers associated with behavior of knowledge senders and receivers. HRM practices relevant for absorptive capacity of subsidiary employees form two groups – cognitive (job analysis, recruitment, selection, international rotation, career management, training and performance appraisal) and stimulative (promotion, performance-based compensation, internal transfer, orientation programs, job design and flexible working practices). The application of cognitive HRM practices enhances the ability of knowledge receivers to absorb transferred knowledge, while the use of stimulative HRM practices increases their motivation. Temporary and permanent types of international assignments respectively influence the ability and motivation of expatriate managers to share their knowledge. Keywords: Human Resources; Personnel; Human Resource Management; Multinational Corporations; Organizational Innovation; Organizational Learning; URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7447
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A Strategic Management Analysis on Activity‐levelØrberg Jensen, Peter D.; Petersen, Bent (Frederiksberg, 2011)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: In this exploratory study we look at human asset aspects of offshore outsourcing of services that over time become more advanced and strategic potent to the outsourcing firms. As a consequence, the outsourcing firms might want to internalize the operations. We focus on the ways that outsourcing firms may transfer key personnel of local service providers to whollyowned subsidiaries. We argue that a felt need for applying more powerful incentives on key personnel of the service provider ‐ to harness and empower the sourcing operation ‐ may in itself be a motive for, and key driver of, the internalization process. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8242
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Foss, Nicolai J. (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: Human capital has often been discussed in transaction cost economics, particularly in connection with understanding the employment relation. This chapter reviews Williamson's thinking on the issue, explains how it differs from Coase and Simon's, and briefly discusses the relevant empirical literature. The chapter also covers property rights theory, and discusses various critiques of the treatment of human capital in transaction cost economics. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7429
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Laursen, Keld; Foss, Nicolai J. (Frederiksberg, 2012)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: We survey, organize, and discuss the literature on the role of organizational practices for explaining innovation outcomes. We discuss how individual practices influence innovation, and how the clustering of specific practices matters for innovation outcomes. Relatedly, we discuss various possible mediators of the HRM/innovation link, such as knowledge sharing, social capital and network effects. We argue that the causal mechanisms underlying the HRM/innovation links are still ill-understood, calling for further research. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8516
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The Impact of Entrepreneurship Education and Project-based Education on Students' Personal Development and Entrepreneurial Intentions at the Lower Levels of the Educational System:Too Much of Two Good Things?Moberg, Kåre (Frederiksberg, 2012)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: I present an analysis of a survey in which the effect of entrepreneurship education and project-based education on students at lower secondary level is investigated. The results are based on a random sample of 2000 Danish students. The analysis indicates that entrepreneurship education has a positive effect on students' personal development, and that its effect on entrepreneurial intentions is fully mediated by its effect on students' self-conception. A finding with important policy implications is that there is a negative interaction effect between entrepreneurship education and project-based education regarding impact on students' self-conception. The implication of the results is that we should replace project-based education with entrepreneurship education rather than having them run in parallel. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8515
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Rabbiosi, Larissa (København, 2008)[Flere oplysninger][Færre oplysninger]
Resume: This paper explores theoretical and empirical ambiguities in the literature concerning the impact of foreign subsidiary autonomy on intra-MNE knowledge transfer. We argue that understanding the interdependences between subsidiary autonomy and the use of different communication systems – e.g. person-based and electronic-based communication systems – is crucial to putting forward new insights in the debate. Based on the recent literature on strategic management, we hypothesize that the two communication systems call for different degrees of subsidiary autonomy and vice versa. Using a data set consisting of 307 dyads between foreign subsidiaries and their parent companies, we find that two distinctive configurations positively affect the extent of knowledge transfer from foreign subsidiaries to their parent companies. The first is the combination of a high degree of subsidiary autonomy and the use of person-based mechanisms, and the second is the combination of low subsidiary autonomy and the use of electronic-based mechanisms. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/7455
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Jewish-reggae superstar Matisyahu will share an up-close and personal side of himself during his unplugged show at The Grand on Wednesday
Jewish-reggae superstar Matisyahu will share an up-close and personal side of himself during his unplugged show at The Grand on Wednesday, as part of his winter tour, which will feature guest performer Levi Robin.
On his new album "Spark Seeker," released in 2012, listeners find Matisyahu exploring uncharted territory. In the hard-hitting track "Warrior," Matisyahu describes feelings of frustration and desperation, while the pop single "Sunshine" offers what might be the most uplifting groove in his catalog. "Searchin'" pairs a gritty digital-dancehall beat with chanted lyrics and "I Believe in Love" exemplifies the record's deep melodic streak.
The album has a depth to it as well as a lightness, which alludes to the most essential theme of the record: that everything in life, especially music, exists in mixtures and blends.
Unique for clustering elements of reggae, rap, pop and literature from the Torah into his music, Matisyahu has established a reputation for following his muse — from the stripped-down roots reggae of his gold-certified project "Live at Stubb's" in 2005, to the trippy ministrations of "Youth" in 2006, to his eclectic album "Light" in 2009. In 2010, he returned to the Texas venue and delivered "Live at Stubb's II", demonstrating that all of his travels had somehow strengthened him.
The release of a well-constructed project like "Spark Seeker" only confirms that Matisyahu's future remains a bright one, so much so that he might need sunscreen.


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UNC's Bullock bolts for NBA, McAdoo staying
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — North Carolina got a boost inside with the return of James Michael McAdoo while taking a hit on the perimeter with Reggie Bullock's decision to enter the NBA draft.
The two players announced their plans Tuesday, with McAdoo announcing plans to return for his junior season hours after Bullock announced he would skip his senior season.
In a statement from the school Tuesday night, McAdoo, a 6-foot-9 forward, said he conferred with his parents and coach Roy Williams before deciding to pass on the NBA draft for the second straight year.
"I love this school and my teammates and I love being a North Carolina basketball player," McAdoo said. "There will certainly be a time when I want to play in the NBA, but right now I truly enjoy college life and I want to continue doing that for another season."
McAdoo was potentially a high NBA first-round draft pick after his freshman year and was projected as a first-rounder again this year. He was second on the team in scoring at 14.4 points and averaged a team-best 7.3 rebounds.
"I am ecstatic about having the opportunity to coach James Michael for another season," Williams said in a statement. "He's an incredible young man who did some really nice things this year. He's going to be an even better player in the future. Coaching young people like James Michael is what makes me enjoy coaching so much.
"James Michael's decision says a lot about the University of North Carolina and his teammates. He truly enjoys the entire collegiate experience. It's the reason he came to this decision."
Earlier Tuesday, Bullock said he had "a great experience" at UNC but that he's "ready to take the next step in my career."
"We did some great things that have prepared me to play in the NBA," Bullock said. "I know the Tar Heels will have a great year next season."
The 6-foot-7 guard averaged 13.9 points and 6.5 rebounds while shooting 44 percent on 3-pointers. He was a second-team all-Atlantic Coast Conference pick by the media and coaches.
He's considered a second-round pick in many mock drafts, which would leave him without a guaranteed NBA contract.
"Our hope is that his decision will work out in a very positive manner for Reggie," Williams said in a statement. "He has big dreams and we will help him and support him in his efforts to reach those dreams. I'll always enjoy reflecting on Reggie's three seasons as a big part of our program."
Bullock's decision, first reported by Yahoo! Sports, came less than a week after leading scorer P.J. Hairston announced he would return for his junior year. The three players helped UNC (25-11) reach the ACC tournament final and the third round of the NCAA tournament, though much of the success came after Williams elevated Hairston into a four-guard starting lineup in February.
The return of Hairston and McAdoo means the Tar Heels will have their top two scorers back along with second-year point guard Marcus Paige and a recruiting class featuring McDonald's All-American big men Isaiah Hicks — The Associated Press men's prep player of the year for North Carolina — and three time AP all-state pick Kennedy Meeks from Charlotte.
"I'm certainly looking forward to coaching P.J. and James Michael again," Williams said. "They have grown a lot as young men in their first two years at Carolina and I expect them to be fantastic leaders for us next season."


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Royals Win Last Game Before Season Opener
LAKE ELSINORE, CA (AP) -- Danny Duffy put together an impressive performance Wednesday, even if most of the batters he faced were minor leaguers.
Duffy struck out seven in three perfect innings, helping the Kansas City Royals to a 7-6 victory over the San Diego Padres in the spring finale for each team.
The 23-year-old left-hander is one of Kansas City's top prospects.
"I don't care who it was against, he looked like the quality pitcher we think he is," manager Ned Yost said. "He was phenomenal. He was banging pitches down in the zone, had tremendous stuff.
"I think you're going to see some brilliance. He's so much better now than a year ago."
Terry Evans and Mario Sisson hit consecutive homers in the sixth inning for the Royals.
Fill-in starter Matt Palmer pitched four solid innings for the Padres, yielding two hits and unearned run.
Palmer subbed for Tim Stauffer, who has a strained triceps. The right-hander, who has appeared in 60 games in parts of four major league seasons, got up at 4 a.m. for a light to Phoenix. After a long layover, he flew into California and took a cab to Lake Elsinore, the home of one of San Diego's Class-A affiliates.
"It was a $120 cab ride to the ballpark, and I asked the driver to stop at a sandwich shop. He said he had a great place." Palmer said. "It turned out to be a Mexican place. So I got two tacos and we were on our way."
Palmer signed with the Padres as a free agent in December and had a decent chance to make the club. But he pulled a hamstring three weeks into camp and was optioned to Triple-A Tucson.
He struck out two and walked one against Kansas City.
"It wasn't an ordeal getting here, but it was a long process," Palmer said. "The biggest thing was that I showed the coaches on the major league side what I can do. I showed them I have some intensity, that my arm is strong, and that I'm healthy.
"I'm glad they gave me this opportunity, even if it was a long way to go."
Minor league catcher Eddy Rodriguez hit a solo homer for the Padres in the seventh.
The Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers in their first regular-season game on Thursday.
The Royals open the season Friday night at the Los Angeles Angels.


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Despite the struggle against Pittsburgh, the Eagles have not made any personnel changes with the linebackers as they resumed practice this weekend.
Rookie Casey Matthews remains the middle linebacker, second-year man Jamar Chaney remains on the strong side with third-year man Moise Fokou on the weakside.
Defensive coordinator Juan Castillo is clearly taking the long view, focusing on the linebackers getting their work in and getting better.
"The linebackers will be ready to win the Super Bowl," he said today. "Remember, it takes 16 weeks, and then really whoever is playing their best during the playoffs. So when you look at it there's time to develop. You can say that there's not, but the key is, who's playing or fundamentally who's the best come week 8, 9, 10, and during that crunch time. And over the years we've been pretty good during that time, and we'll continue to do that. The young kids will get better just because they're working the proper fundamentals."
Linebacker was seemingly the one area that the Eagles did not address in the long line of impressive free-agent signings they made once the lockout ended.
"They did address it; they drafted some kids," Castillo said. "It takes time to develop kids. Going back to some of you guys [in the media], I'm sure your first year when you started doing what you're doing now, I'm sure you're a lot better now than you were when you first started. It's a process, and it's our job to develop the kids and make them better. I'm responsible and I have to do a better job and they'll continue to get better just because we're doing the right things."
Casey Matthews got in eight plays in the preseason opener and then played more extensively against Pittsburgh. Much of the fault, from the fans, has been pointed at him. The coaches, however, believe Matthews played better than it initially appeared once they reviewed the film.
Castillo said among the things the young linebackers have to work on is using their hands to ward off blockers. He said Matthews improved at that as the game went on. The Eagles' wide nine approach on the defensive line often will force the linebacker to engage more with linemen. Castillo pointed out that for the game the Steelers averaged 3.7 yards per carry, but they did have several big runs, especially against the first team.
"Sometimes I think it's important to understand, when you're looking at a game and you think 'well it's this guy's fault,' you know, sometimes, unless you understand what's going on, well this guy it wasn't his gap," Castillo said. "The ball goes into certain different gaps. Casey is going to be, it's his first time being a middle linebacker. He's going to get better, and better, and better. Every day he'll get better."
The Eagles seem to have a fallback plan in which they could move Chaney back to the middle, where he played last year. Castillo, however, was quick to point out the importance the Eagles place on the strongside linebacker in what they are looking to accomplish.
"That SAM linebacker, I don't know if you noticed that, that's a special position for us," Castillo said. "It's almost a hybrid. He's got to be able to run, but yet, he's got to be able to come in there and take on that C gap. That's a pretty important position to us. He's a pretty good player, playing a position that's very important for us."
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UF catcher Taylor Gushue (.265) has belted three home runs in the past five games.
WHO: Florida (11-15, 2-4 SEC) vs. No. 11 Ole Miss (22-4, 3-3 SEC)
WHEN: Friday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.
WHERE: McKethan Stadium
TV: Friday, none; Saturday, CSS (Cox Sports Channel 199); Sunday, SUN Sports.
RADIO: Friday, AM-850/900; Saturday, 103.7 FM; Sunday, AM-850/900.
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS: UF right-hander Jay Carmichael (3-1, 1.88) will make his third Friday night start in a row and face Rebels junior right-hander Bobby Wahl (6-0, 1.67). … Florida righty Jonathon Crawford (0-4, 5.67) is set to go on Saturday against Ole Miss righty Mike Mayers (2-2, 2.83). … Ole Miss right-hander Chris Ellis (1-1, 9.00) will start on Sunday against a Gator pitcher to be announced.
NOTES: Carmichael, a freshman, registered his first SEC victory last week, when he out-dueled Vanderbilt left-hander Kevin Ziomek. … UF catcher Taylor Gushue (.265) has belted three home runs in the past five games. … Florida outfielder Harrison Bader is batting a team-high .325 over the past 10 games. … Second baseman Josh Tobias has a .353 (6-for-17) average in six SEC games. … Ole Miss catcher Will Allen, a Buchholz graduate, is hitting .250 with a home run and 10 RBIs. … The Rebels' Stuart Turner leads the SEC with a .460 batting average.


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It is not what the Bible says. It says in the Bible that Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. He is not limited to some timeframe. We see tens of thousands of miracles here on this program, hundreds of thousands of answers to prayer. George Gallop told me some years ago that he had recorded, according to his surveys, at least seven million people in America had experienced healing through prayer. Of course God continues to do things. If you read Isaiah, 'by his stripes we are healed,' but He says He has borne on Himself our sicknesses and our diseases .It is specific to sicknesses and diseases [when the Bible says] 'by his stripes we were healed.' We are freed from our sin by the blood of Jesus on the Cross, by His death and Resurrection. But the wounds on His back and the stripes that were there are for the sicknesses and diseases. Look at Isaiah 52 and 53. See what you think.
You bet you can get a Word of Knowledge. These gifts are for everyone who believes. The unique thing about the gifts of the Holy Spirit is they are given freely, and they are given at the point in time of baptism. So don't go around saying, "I don't have this gift." You have it. What you need to do is start practicing how to use it. So go into the meeting, and when you're in a group, a prayer meeting, or church meeting, ask God some questions. He's waiting for you. "You have not, because you ask not." So ask Him, not for the gift, because He'll say, "Well, I've already given that to you." Ask Him, "Who do you want to heal today?" Or "What sickness do you want to heal today?" Or "Do you have a Word for me for this person?" One of my favorite Bible verses is, "Many are your thoughts, O Lord, towards us." I can't even number them. Ask God, "What's one of your thoughts for this person I'm praying for? What do you think about them? What do you want me to do to encourage them?" And realize it's encouragement, comfort, and exhortation. It's not judgment. Judgment isn't part of that gift. Anyway, there is a whole lot to that.
That is a tremendous question. I remember Kathryn Kuhlman said, "One day I am going to ask God, 'Why do some people get healed, and some don't?"
Kathryn couldn't fully answer that question; nor could I without having the same wisdom, anointing, and discernment that Jesus had. To the best of my knowledge, He never turned down anybody for healing. Everyone who came to Him seeking help went away healed. He sometimes tested their faith, as He did with a Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:22 who said, "'Even the dogs feed on the crumbs which fall from their master's table.'Then Jesus answered and said to her, '0 woman, your faith is great; be it done for you as you wish.' And her daughter was healed at once."
Jesus told his disciples to "keep on asking," "keep on seeking," "keep on knocking." Those who did would receive, find, and have the door opened. He taught almost desperate perseverance in prayer. Much of our praying is halfhearted and desultory, not desperate.
We are to keep on banging on the gates of heaven until we have an assurance in our hearts of one of two things: either God says no, or God says yes. If He says no, then we must receive His will and get on with our lives. If He says yes, we should begin praising Him for the answer which we know is on the way.
God honors persistent prayer, and it is not wrong to bring the same issue to Him repeatedly until you know His will. Once you know what God wants, then pray accordingly. Sometimes in the process He will show us things that need to be fixed in our own lives before the answer comes.
We need to realize that we just can't shake a little tree and
expect blessings to shower us. God is not a genie in a lantern
that needs only to be rubbed three times and poof! We get what
we want. We must be willing to surrender ourselves deeply in prayer
to the things of God. He will withhold no good thing from them
that walk uprightly.
Well, it is through the exercise of use that you discern the good from the bad. That's out of Hebrews, where it is the more you use your spiritual gifts, the more you have discernment whether it is from the Lord or from your own spirit or flesh. Occasionally you might even have the ability for evil spirits to speak to you.
Anything to do with healing, you are getting into another area where you can hear the word of the Lord and can bring that word forth, but for whatever reason, the seed you plant with that word into somebody's life for a variety of factors does not come to pass.
This has happened to me. I had a specific word for a dear friend who was suffering from cancer, and the word I thought I heard after a long period of prayer was you are going to live and the cancer is going to die. Well, that didn't come to pass, and my friend, whom I loved very much, died. It was a very tragic situation.
It set me into asking, 'Lord, give me more. What was wrong with how I delivered it? How do you activate these words? How do you go against these kinds of sicknesses?
What I got back in response is that sometimes the symptoms will outweigh what the word says. And people get into a belief pattern where they start to believe the symptoms more than they believe the word. I believe that healing is for everybody. Jesus paid the price and by His stripes we were healed. But sometimes the enemy comes in like a flood, and regardless of the amount of the word you get, you believe the symptoms more than you believe the word. And in that situation, even Jesus had problems getting people healed. In the gospel, there is an amazing verse where Jesus says He could do no mighty miracles in their midst because of their unbelief.
I am not trying to be judgmental about your friend about whether or not he believed or didn't believe the word. You get into areas here that we really have difficulty understanding this side of heaven. That's a very long-winded answer for a very complicated issue.
If you are trying to hear the voice of God, the more you ask
for it and the more you believe that God is speaking to you and
you use that gift, the more you get discernment as to whether
it really is the voice of God or it is your own flesh. It is the
exercise of use. Don't let this situation that happened to you
discourage you. Keep coming back and keep going for it. You need
to work this one out through the exercise of use.
I remember Kathryn Kulhman saying that every time she thought she had God figured out, He changed the way He did things. He is infinite and all-powerful. Jesus went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed of the devil and all who were sick. Everyone who came to Him for healing got healed. I don't know of anybody He turned down, so it is God's plan and will to heal people -- physically as well as spiritually.
How do you get it? You have to empty yourself and ask Him. Sometimes it is spontaneous. I believe it was in Toronto that a fellow was walking along the street. There were TV sets in a window of an appliance store and he stood outside. There was a word of knowledge that came during a telethon. He received it and was healed. He didn't know the Lord, but all of a sudden -- bingo! -- God describes him and God heals him.
Don't ask me why the Lord does what He does when He does it. Normally speaking, when we pray and we seek His face and we ask Him, He will do something. He says, 'When you stand praying, if you have ought against any, forgive that your Heavenly Father might forgive you' [Mark 11:25]. It is very important that we do forgive others, because it depends on entering into the supernatural with the Lord.
Terry Meeuwsen
Also, Pat, I will hear people say, 'I was praying, "God, please let them say something for me."' You don't have to have a word of knowledge specifically about your condition to be healed, do you?
Pat Robertson
Of course you don't, but some people like to do that. I think it was Harold Bredesen, our good friend and brother for many years, who was praying in a church. These people were coming in a prayer line and he was laying hands on people and the Lord was showing him what was going on. This one woman came up for prayer and he laid hands on her. He said, 'I don't think there is anything wrong with you.' She said, 'I don't think so, either. I just came for a check up.'
It isn't like a magic trick where you ask, 'Could you give a word of knowledge for me?' The biggest thing is that the word is in the Bible. It is in Isaiah 53 and all throughout the New Testament and in all of the Gospels about the healing power of God.
Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the Word of God, and it's by reason of use. You'll begin to know. Something will come up inside of you. No, I don't think you would expect a miracle in every patient you have. The Apostle Paul said, he saw that he had faith to be healed, and he said, "Rise and walk." You will sense in somebody what's there. But the whole attitude, before you begin to treat patients, ask God to use you and ask God to lead you, and then the prompting of the Holy Spirit will be real. But it's like for me, on the air, to try to tell you what love is like. I just can't fully do it. You have to learn how to walk with somebody, and you walk with the Lord, and the Holy Spirit will prompt you. You'll hear a voice in your ear, saying, "This is the way; walk ye in it." You'll have a sense within you that, yes, those miracles are going to come forth through your hands. And the more you do it, the more you'll realize that God has led you into that, and it'll get easier. And the facilitation will be much more by reason of use.
A caring friend will be there to pray with you in your time of need.


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Justin Bieber moving out of Calabasas mansion: report
Troubled pop star Justin Bieber is selling his luxury mansion in Calabasas, California following months of headline-grabbing disputes with his neighbours, according to a report.
The Baby hitmaker has fallen out with a number of other residents at the exclusive gated community, who accused him of disturbing the quiet neighbourhood with wild parties and fast cars, and throwing temper tantrums when they attempted to confront him about the problems.
Bieber even found himself in trouble with the law over allegations he spat at one of his neighbours during an argument, and he was recently accused of pelting a nearby house with eggs, prompting a police raid on his home.
However, the 19 year old appears to be attempting to put his troubles behind him by moving out of the house.
Editors at TMZ.com report Bieber has decided to sell the mansion and is now looking for a new home. The news comes just days after Bieber's arrest in Florida for driving under the influence, resisting arrest without violence, and driving without a valid licence.


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Long-Time CIU Choir Director and Wife Named Honorary Alumni
Between 1949 and 1989, G. William "Bill" Supplee exalted the Lord at Columbia International University by directing the Ambassador Choir and teaching music. Because of his devotion to CIU many assumed over those 40 years that he was a CIU alumnus. He wasn't then. But he is now.
Bill Supplee and his wife Joyce were named honorary alumni of CIU at a chapel service that featured Bill back in his old role of choir director. Dozens of CIU alumni who were former Ambassador Choir members joined Bill on the stage of Shortess Chapel for a medley of hymns that ended with the student body joining in for a spine-tingling rendition of "Holy, Holy, Holy."
Joyce was recognized for her 26 years of music ministry as the Ambassador Choir "business manager," organizing tours and juggling the necessary details.
Former Ambassador Choir members sent notes of encouragement to the Supplees thanking them for many fond memories.
One called Bill "an awesome teacher, an example in his life and conduct, and a great leader." Another wrote, "The Supplees taught me to sing with my heart, as well as with my voice."


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While there is not a lot to report on the free agent front, we can relay a report from FoxSports.com's Ken Rosenthal, who mentioned veteran righthander Koji Uehara as a reliever who interests the Phillies.
Here's why he would make sense:
Uehara is an extreme fly ball pitcher. And by extreme, I mean his flyball rate is nearly double the major league average. Even when you subtract his infield fly balls, which he induces at an above-average rate, his ground ball rate is still well below average. That being said, Uehara has pitched his entire career in home run parks (Camden Yards and the Ballpark at Arlington), and he has pitched pretty well. While his home run and extra base hit rates are above league average, they aren't brutal (3.3 percent home runs compared to 2.6 percent league average, 7.9 percent XBH compared to 7.6 percent league average). That's because the rest of his rate stats are ridonkulous (sp?). Last year, the right-hander averaged 10.8 K/9 and 0.8 BB/9 with a 1.75 ERA. In four major league seasons, he has a 9.8 K/9, 1.2 BB/9 and 2.89 ERA. And, keep in mind, he spent all four of those years in the American League.
At 37 years old, Uehara clearly is not a guy you'd want to hand significant money over multiple years, particularly when you consider his injury history. But he is the kind of guy the Phillies might have to target. As we wrote a couple of weeks ago, there is reason to believe that general managers will be hard-pressed to match the restraint they have displayed over the past few offseasons, thanks to an influx of national television money that will soon bolster the coffers of every team in the majors. In short, that could affect the Phillies because they are already operating at close to maximum payroll capacity, at least as it is defined by the luxury tax threshold. If a slew of mid-to-small market teams suddenly have $10 million to $20 million extra to spend on payroll each year, economics suggest that they will bid up the prices on free agents, including those who may have been in the Phillies price range in previous offseasons.
In our earlier look, we used Torii Hunter as a potential case study, and the 37-year-old veteran ended up signing for two years and $26 million. Keep in mind that, four years ago, the Phillies signed 37-year-old Raul Ibanez to a three-year, $31.5 million deal. And Carlos Beltran signed a two-year, $26 million deal last offseason after posting numbers that were superior to the ones Hunter posted in 2012. Beltran was also two years younger than Hunter.
My belief is that the price inflation will be felt most in the middle tier of free agents: the impact of the new TV money probably isn't enough to turn a small-to-mid market team into a huge spender that engages in a bidding war for the elite free agents. But it will enable them to pursue an extra piece or two. And the bullpen, where the Phillies would seem to be in the market for more than one arm, is a likely place for those extra dollars to flow.
Thus far, the only free agent reliever to sign is Jeremy Affeldt, a 33-year-old lefty who re-upped with the Giants for three years and $18 million. It is too early to label such a deal as the new normal. But consider that in the last three off seasons combined, only five relievers signed deals worth more than $16.5 million total, and all five of those were closers: Aroldis Chapman (6/30.25 million after 2009), Rafael Soriano (3/35.0 million after 2010), Mariano Rivera (2/30.0 million after 2010), Jonathan Papelbon (4/50.0 million after 2011), and Heath Bell (3/27.0 million after 2011).
Not to belabor the point, but consider that after the 2010 season, free agent lefty Scott Downs signed a three-year, $15 million deal with the Angels. Over the previous three seasons, the veteran combined to post a 2.42 ERA, 177 ERA+, 7.5 K/9, 2.7 BB/9 and 0.5 HR/9 with 15 saves in 178 2/3 innings.
Affeldt's numbers over the last three years: 3.09 ERA, 117 ERA+, 8.0 K/9, 3.7 BB/9, 0.5 HR/9, 10 saves, 175 innings. Affeldt, it should be noted, is a year younger than Downs was when he signed his contract.
Anyway, Affeldt and Downs are pretty similar, so there is reason to believe that a commodity that cost $5 million per season in 2010 will cost teams $6 million per season this offseason. For a team like the Phillies, who have given no indication that they plan on drastically expanding their payroll, that extra $1 million could be significant, especially when you consider that they seem resigned to exceeding the luxury tax threshold, which means they would pay a 17.5 percent penalty on every dollar over $178 million that they spend. If Affeldt's contract is indicative of the current market place, then prices have inflated 20 percent over where they were at two years. Which means that once the Phillies reach the threshold, their dollars could be worth an effective 37.5 percent less than two years ago.
Which brings us back, at long last, to Uehara. Even a conservative projection of the Opening Day roster (league-minimum salaries for four relievers, two corner outfielders, a bench player, and Vance Worley) leaves the Phillies with a payroll of about $152 million. If they end up paying $15 million per year for a center fielder, and their pursuit of B.J. Upton suggests they are willing, that would put them $11 million under the luxury tax threshold for 2013 ($178 million), and $22 million under the threshold for 2014 ($189 million). With that money, they would still need to address third base and two bullpen vacancies. Which means they are likely to be bargain hunting. And at the right price, Uehara could make a lot of sense.


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Cantillation: Leyning course – keeping a millenary tradition alive
Learn chanting our Scripture 'Leyning' is the Yiddish word for the traditional cantillation of the Torah. We will learn the "Trop", Yiddish for the cantillation signs. Every Sunday at 10.30-11.30 from 21 January for about two months, I will give a formal course, in order to learn the neginot (Trop signs) and master the ability to read from the Holy Scripture. Everyone who can read Hebrew with reasonable confidence is welcome. If you are interested, please email me at firstname.lastname@example.com by…more
Holocaust Memorial Shabbat
A Service to commemorate the anniversary of the end of the Holocaust, to include Mazkir for all those who died Al Kiddush HaShem.more
Supper Quiz
Please join us with your family and friends for the Belsize Members' Group ever popular Supper Quiz. Tickets £20 per person. To book a table of 10 or 12 people, or to be added to a table to get to know people, please call the Synagogue Office on 020 7794 3949 or Marion Nathan on 020 8361 2443.more
Purim at the Square
Falafel dinner Fancy dress parade Megila reading Songs performed by the Youth Choir Booking is required for catering purposes. Please contact the Office on 020 7794 3949 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Music at Belsize: Cosi Fan Tutte
Music at Belsize is delighted to invite you a Night at the Opera. We have a wonderful cast of some of London's finest young opera singers accompanied by an orchestra of professional musicians in Mozart's comic masterpiece, Cosi Fan Tutte. This is a production that was first performed at the Waterperry Festival last Summer and we are thrilled that the cast and musicians have accepted an invitation to put on one last performance at Belsize Square. The opera will be…more
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Throughout the year, the Office of Admissions receives
notices of scholarships that are offered through external
organizations. Information about the scholarship awards
that are currently available is listed below. Award
notices are listed in the order in which they were received.
You may also find information on other outside scholarship
awards on the Internet. The following sites are useful
for finding scholarship and financial aid information:
NEW! Chicago Bar Foundation,
Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Public Interest Law Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 1, 2004
Throughout his distinguished life and career, the Honorable
Abraham Lincoln Marovitz was a firm believer that financial
need should not be a bar to dedicated young students who
want to pursue careers in public service. For almost a century,
Judge Marovitz consistently demonstrated his commitment
to young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through a
variety of charitable activities. Prior to his death in
2001, Judge Marovitz insured that this legacy would continue
by establishing funding for a number of charitable initiatives,
highlighted by the new Chicago Bar Foundation Abraham Lincoln
Marovitz Public Interest Law Scholarship.
The Marovitz Scholarship will be awarded annually to a
student attending one of the seven Chicago area law schools
by (DePaul, John Marshall, Chicago-Kent, Loyola, Northwestern,
University of Chicago, and Northern Illinois University).
These funds, payable over a three-year period, will enable
an incoming student who intends to pursue a career
in public interest law to have a significant portion of
his or her tuition and related expenses covered by Scholarship
funding. Contingent on the recipient's continued compliance
with the terms of the Scholarship, the student will receive
$5,000 in the first year of law school, $10,000 in the second
year, and $15,000 in the third year. (The payment schedule
may be modified for part-time students). Additional information
about the Marovitz Scholarship and application instructions
are available by clicking here,
or from the Chicago
Bar Foundation.
NEW! Federal Circuit Bar
Association Scholarship
Application Deadline: April 20, 2004
The Federal Circuit Bar Association ("FCBA") is a national
organization comprised of over 2,500 attorneys interested
in all aspects of the jurisdiction of the United States
Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, the appellate
court that hears appeals in all patent cases. Through its
Charitable and Educational Fund, the Association offers
economic assistance to law students having a potential interest
in legal issues that may be appealed to the Federal Circuit.
An award of $10,000, in memory of Giles S. Rich, Circuit
Judge, United States District Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit, will be given by the Federal Circuit Bar Association
to a law student showing financial need and demonstrated
academic promise, either in undergraduate studies or in
law school.
Judge Rich was a Circuit Judge on the Court of Appeals
for the Federal Circuit, and its predecessor court, the
Court of Customs and Patent Appeals ("CCPA") from 1956 to
1999. Before joining the CCPA, he was instrumental in drafting
the major revision of the patent laws of the United States
that were enacted in 1952. At the time of his death, he
was the oldest federal judge serving on active status in
the history of the United States. Besides the length of
his judicial career, he consistently demonstrated a dedication
to the law, the rule of law, and our court system that was
unmatched. In addition to being the recognized "last word"
on patent law, he brought his intellect to every case before
him whether it involved tax law, international trade, government
employment practices, environmental law, governmental contracts,
or intellectual property. A super writer and scholar, he
was also fascinated by technology, a world class photographer,
and a genuinely wonderful human being.
Selection for the award will be based primarily on a written
submission of no more than one page outlining the applicant's
financial need, any interest in particular areas of the
law, and any qualifications for the award considered relevant
by the applicant. The submission should also include all
of the applicant's college and law school transcripts, and
a one page curriculum vitae. All of the submitted materials
will be considered, and prior academic performance will
not be the primary criteria for selection. Up to five candidates
may be advanced by Chicago-Kent to the scholarship committee.
Submissions should be submitted to Professor
Dinwoodie, Room 729, by April 20, 2004.
NEW! Attorney-CPA Foundation
Application Deadline: April 30, 2004
The Attorney-CPA Foundation will award ten scholarships
in 2004 in amounts ranging from $250 to $1,000. The scholarships
are open to law students who will be graduating from law
school in 2005 and who have obtained a CPA certificate. Applicants
will be evaluated based upon their academic performance,
leadership in the school and community and need for assistance
in completing their studies. Recipients will be selected
by the Attorney-CPA Foundation Scholarship Committee.
Applications are available in the Office of Admissions,
Suite 230, or on the Foundation's web site at www.attorney-cpa.com/foundation.html
or by calling the Attorney-CPA Foundation at 800-272-2889.
NEW! Puerto Rican Bar Association
Scholarship Award
Application Deadline: March 6, 2004
The Puerto Rican Bar Association (PRBA) provides scholarships
of $2,000 to Latino students attending law school in the
U.S. PRBA selects recipients based on financial need and
academic promise. All applicants must be a first or second
year student (third year evening students are also eligible)
in a J.D. degree program at an ABA approved law school.
Students working toward their LL.M. are not eligible for
this award. Applications and additional information are
available in the Office of Admissions, 2nd Floor.
NEW! Alabama Law Foundation,
Cabaniss, Johnston Scholarship
Application Deadline: June 4, 2004
The firm of Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O'Neal
of Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama and the Alabama Law Foundation,
Inc. will award a scholarship in memory of the firm's founding
partners, Edward Harmon Cabaniss and Forney Johnston. This
scholarship is awarded annually to a law student who is
a resident of Alabama, is attending an accredited law school
in the United States and will be a second year student.
The scholarship will cover tuition and books for the second
year of law school to a maximum of $5,000. A second
place scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded at the committee's
discretion. While academic achievement is the key factor
in determining eligibility for the scholarship, consideration
will be given to other factors such as conscientiousness,
dependability, civic involvement, financial need and dedication
to the highest ethical standards. Applications may
be downloaded from www.alfinc.org
and are also available in the Office of Admissions, Suite
Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2004
The Polish Women's Civic Club, Inc. is a philanthropic
organization of American women of Polish descent interested
in discovering the richness of their Polish heritage and
sharing it with others. Realizing that education is
the main tool for deepening an appreciation of culture and
advancing a people, the Club supports educational activities
and the personal efforts of Polish American students, male
and female, through financial scholarships. To qualify
for a scholarship, applicants must (1) be a United States
citizen; (2) have at least one parent of Polish heritage;
(3) be a Chicago area resident enrolled as a full-time student
in their second year or beyond; (4) exhibit definite financial
need; and (5) have acceptable grades. Scholarship applications
may be obtained by enclosing a self-addressed stamped envelope
and writing to: Polish Women's Civic Club, Attn: Eunice
Warda, Education Committee Chairman, P.O. Box 684, Lake
Villa, Illinois 60046.
DuPage County Bar Foundation, Hartman E. Stime Scholarship
Application Deadline: March 26, 2004
The DuPage County Bar Association will award a $2,000 scholarship
to a DuPage County resident who will commence their second
year of law school in Fall 2004. The scholarship will
be awarded on the basis of prior academic achievement and
economic need. Applications are available in the Office
of Admissions, Suite 230. The scholarship selection committee
will interview applicants at their Wheaton office on April
17, 2004. The recipient will be recognized at the annual
Law Day Luncheon on April 29, 2004.
Blind Service Association
Application Deadline: Spring 2004
The Blind Service Association will offer scholarship awards
to students who are blind or visually impaired. Applicants
must be legally blind residents of the six-county Chicago
Metropolitan Area, and must plan to enroll in the 2004 academic
year in an accredited undergraduate, graduate, vocational,
technical or professional school. Part-time students are
welcome to apply. Awards may be as high as $3,000. Applications
will be available after January 5, 2004 and the deadline
for receipt of the application will be included in the application
package. To receive an application package, please contact
the Blind Service Association at (312) 236-0808.
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP Scholarship for Minority
Law Students
Application Deadline: April 15, 2004
The law firm of Warner Norcross & Judd LLP has established
a fund to provide encouragement and financial assistance
to students of racial and ethnic minority heritage pursuing
a career in law. One $5,000 scholarship for the 2004-05
academic year will be awarded to a minority student accepted
to or presently attending an accredited law school within
the United States. Applicants must be former or current
residents of Michigan or attend a Michigan law school. All
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Near the beginning of the movie "Argo," employees at the Iranian embassy are shown trying to destroy their files as protesters storm the gates. Ultimately they run out of time, leading to the capture of many sensitive documents. Historically, many of the records in the embassy were paper-based, while today almost everything would be stored on computer disks. So instead of incinerators and shredders, they would have been using degaussing machines, and maybe hammers.
But even when not being rushed by an angry mob — perhaps just when a drive has reached the end of its life — the secure destruction of government data, when appropriate, is always a top priority.
The new DataGauss product from Data Devices International can go a long way toward ensuring that magnetic media is securely erased. It's a tabletop unit that features automatic ejecting of media once the degauss process is complete, and it can destroy an entire drive regardless of size in just 45 seconds. Media that can be erased includes both hard drives that use perpendicular and longitudinal recording techniques up to 5,000 Oersteds and all common backup tapes.
Throughout the erase cycle, the onboard processor monitors the erase procedure to ensure that it is completed securely and efficiently and will post alerts on its LCD screen if there are any interruptions. DataGauss can be used continuously, destroying up to 70 disks per hour.
With safety in mind, and to meet the latest ICNIRP Magnetic Exposure Guidelines, the DataGauss's field discharge duration is less than a second, and the magnetic field is designed to be concentrated completely inside the chamber. The DataGuass is available on the GSA schedule to government customers for $2,995. It can also be rented for a week for $595, or for a month for $895. Agencies that choose to rent the unit can apply 50 percent of the rental cost towards purchase of the machine.
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(Belgian 1910-1985) Rodolphe Raoul Ubac was born in Malmédy, a Belgian territory, in 1910 and studied first to become a forest ranger. From 1927 until 1930 he travelled extensively on foot in France, Belgium Austria, Germany, Switzerland and Italy. (Cobra group)
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Michigan School Privatization Survey 2011
Majority of Michigan school districts currently contract food, custodial or transportation services
Despite increased spending in Michigan public schools, districts regularly face tough choices allocating their resources. This study surveys the privatization of the three major noninstructional services: food, custodial and transportation services. The findings are that over half of public schools have privatized at least one of these services; what is more, about 93 percent report satisfaction with the private-sector services they receive, which spells progress towards improving services while spending less.


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Yvonne Villarreal is back on the Hero Complex with a story about John Morris, who grew up in the role of Andy, the heartfelt human at the center of a "Toy Story" that began in 1995.
His own toy story began 18 years ago. John Morris was a little boy, just 7 years old, and when he became part of Hollywood history he wasn't even paying attention — he was too busy playing with some X-Men action figures to notice that he had won the voice role of Andy, the earnest and imaginative youngster at the center of Pixar's "Toy Story" franchise.
"It was an open casting call for boys," Morris, now 25, recalled. "I knew I was there for a job. But, I mean, at that moment, it was just about me and my toys. I was playing and was in my own world. I think that's what got me the part. I was Andy."
"Toy Story 3" has already pulled in $336 million worldwide since its June 18 release and $1.22 billion as a franchise. More than that, the newest edition has earned the strongest reviews of any major studio release this year. No one marvels at that more than Morris.
"Usually, people grow out of things, they move on," Morris said. "It's just amazing how many people still find the magic in these films. The stories are amazing. The characters … they're like family. They hold a special place in your heart."
Directed by Lee Unkrich and starring the familiar voices of Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Don Rickles, Wallace Shawn and the rest of the toy gang, "Toy Story 3" centers on Andy on the eve of his big move to college. As he packs up for the future, he must deal with a bit of the past — should he pack away his beloved toys in the attic or just send them to the curb?
"It's a moment where childhood meets adulthood," Morris said. "Hanging on becomes harder and harder and you sort of have to let some things go. It's something everyone can relate to."
Morris was faced with the same decision with his own playthings just before starting college at UCLA in 2003. He said that, for him, a My Buddy doll was his most prized childhood pal but that were plenty of others in the emotional toybox.
"Some of them I gave to my little sister," Morris said. "Some of them I saved in the attic to give to my future kids. The rest I sort of displayed on a shelf. You don't realize how hard it is to let some of them go until you're faced with it. You kind of just want to play with them one last time."
The toys-coming-to-life fantasy of the Disney/Pixar franchise holds a special power over young audiences and the boy who gave voice to Andy was no different after the first film opened in 1995.
"After the movie came out, I remember I would set my toys up," Morris said. "I'd leave them a certain way on my bed and I'd crack the door open to see if anything was happening — if they were moving or something. I was always hoping to catch them in the act. The films just made you believe."
When it came time to voice the last scene in this newest installment, Morris said it was almost like saying goodbye to childhood.
"It was such an emotional scene," Morris said. "It's like suddenly you're an adult and you have to say goodbye to being a kid and all that childlike wonder. And it was emotional on a whole other level for me because this character has been my life. There was so much depth in that scene for me. I mean, we grew up together, he and I."
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What are cold sores?
Cold sores are small blisters around the mouth, caused by the herpes simplex virus. The most common strain of the virus is herpes simplex virus 1.
Herpes simplex is not curable, but may lie dormant for long periods of time. Episodes of the cold sores last no longer than two weeks. Hot sun, cold wind, a cold, or a depressed immune system can cause an outbreak of herpes simplex virus.
What are the symptoms of cold sores?
Some people never experience any symptoms with the first attack; others have severe flu-like symptoms and ulcers in and around the mouth. The following are the most common symptoms of cold sores. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
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Mario Frangoulis is a tenor of the 21st Century, with the ability to sing everything from a hard-rock anthem to an operatic aria. Mario attended London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama to study acting and singing. While at Guildhall he was discovered by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, who is referred to by the
New York Times as "the most successful, influential and powerful producer of our time." Mackintosh immediately hired Frangoulis upon his graduation to play the character of Marius in Les Miserables in London's West End. Soon thereafter, he was invited by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber to play the role of Raoul in The Phantom of the Opera to great critical acclaim.
It was during this time, while completing his studies at Guildhall, that Mario discovered the operatic side of his voice. He won the Maria Callas Prize, which he auditioned for simply on the urging of a friend who was studying opera. Juggling this newfound opportunity in opera with an emerging stage career was a challenge; nonetheless he found himself on a path to Italy to study with the world famous Carlo Bergonzi. Upon the recommendation of one of his mentors, the legendary mezzosoprano Marilyn Horne, Frangoulis went to Rome to audition for the acclaimed tenor Alfredo Kraus, who was performing with Nicola Rescigno (Maria Callas' favorite conductor). Both were impressed.
Mario became the only private student that the late Kraus ever accepted, and traveled all over the world, studying and learning while Kraus performed. This intensive daily training cultivated Frangoulis' solid vocal technique and good high notes, both hallmarks of Kraus' style. He continued his studies at the Julliard School of Music in New York under the guidance of Dodi Protero, solidifying his skill as a vocalist and musician.
Despite his intensive training Frangoulis is anything but a conventional operatic singer. He won the role of Tony in
West Side Story at Milan's La Scala for the New Millenium. He has appeared in films, on television, and even in epic presentations of Greek tragedies. In his native Greece, Mario has been acclaimed by critics in roles ranging from high-school hero Danny Zuko in Grease to Aristophanes' The Birds featuring the songs of Manos Hadjidakis (the Oscar-winning Greek composer of Never On Sunday) in the ancient amphitheater at Epidaurus. He played the role of Alfred Drake from Kiss Me Kate in the film De Lovely, performing the Cole Porter song So In Love with world-famous singer Lara Fabian in 2005.
In 1998 Frangoulis began recording for Sony Classical. Between 1999 and 2011 he completed fifteen international recordings (both live and in-studio) with his first major Classical Crossover debut in 2002 with
Sometimes I Dream which held the #2 and #3 positions on Billboard's Classical Crossover charts for 50 weeks (with Andrea Bocelli and Josh Groban). His second international release, Follow Your Heart, in 2005, held the #3 and #10 spots for 43 weeks. Frangoulis is best known for his powerful and charismatic live performances. He sings in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Greek, and loves to blend multiple musical styles (opera, pop, rock, folk, soul/R&B, world).
As Mario says,
"Ultimately, I believe that our lives and purpose should be about preserving what is good in this world -- striving for peace and compassion -- and doing this through music and an undying commitment to love... You have to show your personality, your character, and most of all your truth. You have to express the hopes of your soul, and that's what my music is about. That is the number one thing I do. It's simply about what it means to be human."


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Stock index futures declined on Monday, indicating the S&P 500 would extend losses after suffering its worst drop since mid-November on continued worry legislators will be unable to reach a deal to avert the "fiscal cliff."
The benchmark S&P index declined 0.9 percent on Friday, its biggest percentage drop since November 14, as a Republican plan to avoid the cliff - $600 billion in tax hikes and spending cuts that could tip the U.S. economy into recession - failed to gain sufficient support on Thursday night.
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Some U.S. lawmakers expressed concern on Sunday the country would go over the cliff, as some Republicans charged that was President Barack Obama's goal. Talks are stalled with Obama and House of Representatives Speaker John Boehner out of Washington for the holidays.
"Despite the selloff on Friday, the market finished the week off on an up note and this morning we are seeing a downside follow through as investors are being rational to the possibility we do not have a cliff deal by year-end," said Andre Bakhos, director of market analytics at Lek Securities in New York.
"Today is a short session and with people away there is a possibility we could see exaggerated moves."
Congress is expected to return to Washington next Thursday as Obama returns from a trip to Hawaii. As the deadline draws closer, a 'stop-gap' deal appears to be the most likely outcome of any talks.
S&P 500 futures fell 4.7 points and were below fair value, a formula that evaluates pricing by taking into account interest rates, dividends and time to expiration on the contract. Dow Jones industrial average futures lost 34 points, and Nasdaq 100 futures declined 11.5 points.
Trading volumes are expected to be muted, with U.S. equity markets scheduled to close at 1 p.m. (1800 GMT) ahead of the Christmas holiday on Tuesday.
In addition, a number of European markets will operate on a shortened session, with other markets closed entirely.
U.S. retailers may not see a sales surge this weekend as ho-hum discounts and fears about imminent tax hikes and cuts in government spending give Americans fewer reasons to open their wallets in the last few days before Christmas.
Aegerion Pharmaceuticals Inc said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Juxtapid capsules in patients with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. Shares lost 1.8 percent to $25.25 in light premarket trade.
European shares were broadly steady, consolidating sharp gains made in the past five weeks, with volumes set to be thin for the traditionally quiet half session ahead of the Christmas break.
Asian shares steadied in quiet pre-holiday trade from a slump late last week, with prices capped by nervousness about the risk of the United States failing to avert a fiscal crisis.
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ALAMEDA — Wide receiver Andre Holmes' four game suspension ended with the completion of the Raiders fourth game. Therefore, he's good to go for the rest of the season.
Holmes arguably was the Raiders best receiver during training camp and exhibition games. Regardless, he has the ability and experience to add some juice to the receiving corps.
The question is, who's reps does he take? Rod Streater, Denarius Moore, Jacoby Ford and Brice Butler all played quite a bit against the Washington Redskins on Sunday. Juron Criner was not activated for the fourth straight game.
It's safe to assume that Holmes will get playing time. Moore has been the Raiders most productive receiver so far. Streater is the other starter, though he hasn't been a huge factor this season.
That leaves Ford and Butler to surrender some playing time if the Raiders are to get Holmes involved in the offense.
Holmes gives the Raiders another deep threat, a receiver that can make plays in traffic and over smaller defenders. He showed that ability throughout camp and in exhibition games.
At some point, the Raiders need to make a roster move to accommodate Holmes on the 53-man, active roster. That shouldn't be too difficult.
Though it's easy to speculate and say Criner would be the logical choice, that's not apt to happen. The Raiders haven't given up on Criner. He just isn't viewed as one of their four best receivers right now.
It makes far more sense for the Raiders to cut someone such as guard Lamar Mady.
Holmes hasn't been allowed to practice with the Raiders since his suspension for violating of the league's policy on performance-enhancing drugs kicked in at the tail end of training camp. He likely will be at practice Wednesday.
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TORONTO – The Colorado Rapids returned to the scene of their MLS Cup 2010 triumph but they still haven't figured out a way to beat Toronto FC at BMO Field, losing 2-1 on Saturday afternoon.
Toronto kept their slim playoff hopes alive behind a brace from Danny Koevermans inside the first 15 minutes of the second half. The Dutch designated player now has six goals in seven league matches since making his debut as a designated player on July 20.
Sanna Nyassi reduced the deficit for Colorado but TFC used a pair of goal-line clearances to hang on for their second straight league win against a playoff contender.
The Rapids, who beat FC Dallas 2-1 in extra time in the MLS Cup final held at BMO Field last November, have now lost all five regular season matches played against Toronto FC by a combined score of 11-5.
Toronto FC move up to 30 points and with only four matches remaining, they stand just six points away from the final wild card playoff berth occupied by the Portland Timbers. Colorado, who have lost all five matches played in Toronto, are still safe in wild card territory on 41 points.
After a quiet first half from both sides, Koevermans showed a goal scorer's instincts on both his second-half tallies. First, he knocked home an Ashtone Morgan cross in the 52nd minute and then headed home a Nick Soolsma cross on the hour mark.
It was a long pass from Eric Avila, which found Morgan on the left flank and the youngster's low cross found Koevermans streaking at the edge of the six-yard box. He beat Rapids defender Miguel Comminges, who was making his first start at left back for Colorado, and slot it home with his right foot.
The cross came from the other flank in the 60th minute with right winger Nick Soolsma finding his Dutch compatriot all alone in the box as Rapids defender Drew Moor left him unmarked. Koevermans sent his header into the lower left corner for a 2-0 TFC lead.
Colorado's response came 10 minutes later as Nyassi took advantage of a wild sequence in TFC's box to score his fifth goal of the season. It was Nyassi's cross that found teammate Omar Cummings in the center of the box but the Jamaican striker saw both of his shots deflected with the second one finding Nyassi all alone at the top of the six-yard box. He obliged and drove the ball into the roof of the net to reduce the deficit to 2-1.
Morgan, who blocked the first shot by Cummings in the sequence, later cleared a ball off the goal line on a shot by Rapids midfielder Jeff Larentowicz in the 73rd minute.
But the biggest TFC clearance came in the final minute of regulation. With the Rapids attacking with four forwards in search of an equalizer, it was Richard Eckersley who made the goal line stand and repelled a shot by Moor to preserve the victory.
TFC manager Aron Winter opted to make a tactical change which proved successful in the past. Midfielder Torsten Frings started in the center of a three-man back line, a move which also helped Toronto to a victory against Real Salt Lake earlier this season.
Both clubs, who were coming off heavy CONCACAF Champions League losses in midweek, will return to action in the continental competition this week. Toronto host Tauro on Tuesday night (8 p.m. ET) and Colorado host Real España on Wednesday (10 p.m. ET) in two matches which will be critical in the hopes of both teams to advance.
Scoring Summary:
TOR -- Danny Koevermans 5 (Ashtone Morgan 2) 52
TOR -- Danny Koevermans 6 (Nick Soolsma 4, Richard Eckersley 1) 60
COL -- Sanna Nyassi 5 (unassisted) 70
Misconduct Summary:
TOR -- Julian de Guzman (caution; Reckless Foul) 38
COL -- Sanna Nyassi (caution; Reckless Foul) 67
Colorado Rapids -- Matt Pickens, Kosuke Kimura (Macoumba Kandji 84), Marvell Wynne, Miguel Comminges (Tyrone Marshall 70), Drew Moor, Brian Mullan, Jeff Larentowicz, Pablo Mastroeni, Wells Thompson (Caleb Folan 59), Sanna Nyassi, Omar Cummings.
Substitutes Not Used: Joseph Nane, Ross LaBauex, Scott Palguta, Steward Ceus.
Toronto FC -- Milos Kocic, Richard Eckersley, Ty Harden, Andy Iro, Ashtone Morgan, Eric Avila (Mikael Yourassowsky 88), Julian de Guzman, Torsten Frings, Ryan Johnson, Danny Koevermans (Matt Stinson 74), Nick Soolsma (Terry Dunfield 80).
Substitutes Not Used: Danleigh Borman, Doneil Henry, Peri Marosevic, Stefan Frei.
Referee: Mark Kadlecik
Referee's Assistants: Claudio Badea, Brian Poeschel
4th Official: Mark Geiger
Time of Game: 1:52
Weather: Partly cloudy and 59 degrees


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