As the classic Alfred Burt carol goes, "there's many and many a thing to do," this holiday season — and only so much time to fit everything in. Add quirky family dynamics and the pressure to make the holiday season the most wonderful time of the year, and you're looking at an overstuffed cornucopia of holiday-induced anxiety.
"It's a time of year when energy and anticipation start to build. As the holidays draw near, both excitement and stress become intertwined," says Dr. Nada Milosavljevic, a board certified physician and founder of the Integrative Health Program at Massachusetts General Hospital. She explains that while this is an exciting season filled with joyful celebrations, re-connections and quality time with those we cherish most, it can also be a breeding ground for anxiety. Plus, there is often an overwhelming pressure to get everything done — and to do it immaculately — and financial concerns in regards to buying gifts can raise the stakes. "We all know that giving is better for the soul than receiving, but sometimes the task of giving during the holidays can be overwhelming," Milosavlievic says. The holidays can also make people feel particularly lonely or dissatisfied with their current social or familial situation.
To overcome holiday anxiety, you must be aware that you're stressed in the first place. Sometimes the signs are blatant, but that's not always the case.
"[Holiday] distress usually shows itself in one of two ways," says psychologist Acacia Parks, Ph.D., the chief scientist at Happify and associate editor at the Journal of Positive Psychology.
Withdrawal: Another common response to stress, she says, is withdrawal and despondency, which can cause someone to give up on their to-do list and holiday commitments, or disengage completely. This can present as sadness, anger and feelings of bitterness.
Other symptoms: People with chronic stress or anxiety may also experience frequently disrupted sleep, an inability to focus or feel scattered. Dr. Milosavljevic notes that physical symptoms may occur as well, and include gastrointestinal upset, fatigue, frequent colds due to a compromised immune system, muscle soreness and tension and headaches.
When you feel the stress of the season taking hold, here are some effective measures you can take to better manage commitments and set a positive tone by taping into feelings associated with the season.
BE MINDFUL: "Mindfulness is all about noticing how you are feeling and just letting it happen," explained Dr. Parks. "Often, people feel anxious about the holidays and they think that 'means' something; the holiday will go badly, they will disappoint others, that they have to do something about it…" They feel compelled to actively deal with a perceived threat when there's no threat at all, or the 'threat' is very minimal. The world will still go 'round, and your holiday will still be enjoyable, even if you forget the cream at the grocery store or send your cards a few days late. "If you can learn to notice that you feel worried and just let that happen, it frees you up to make your own choices about what you want to do instead of being ruled by anxiety," says Parks.
CREATE A GAME PLAN: "Jot down those things that matter most," said Dr. Milosavljevic. "For example, spending time with family and friends, spiritual or religious commitments and any other items that make the holidays especially meaningful." If you begin to feel overwhelmed, review your list and let it remind you of what's most important. For more task-oriented "to-dos," create three separate lists and conquer them in this order: urgent must-do, must-do, optional. This allows you to prioritize, organize, curb procrastination (a catalyst for anxiety) and ultimately get more done with less stress.
START A POSITIVE PIGGY BANK: "If you're having trouble keeping track of the good things that happen around the holidays, consider doing what [psychologist] Afton Hassett calls a 'positive piggy bank,'" advises Dr. Parks. "Have your household write down good things as they happen for the weeks leading up to the holidays — and the holidays themselves — and deposit those slips of paper into a jar, piggy bank, or box." Think: something kind that a stranger did for you, a homemade card your child brought home from school or free time to curl up on the couch and watch a corny Christmas movie. When the holiday arrives, take turns reading the pieces of paper aloud so you can re-experience those happy moments and remind yourself of all the good that took place amidst the buzz.
MAKE NEW TRADITIONS: "When dealing with a change, like divorce, some people find it useful to mix things up and try a new tradition, rather than trying to recreate an old tradition that is no longer possible. You're less likely to notice a hole where a person used to be if the holiday gets shuffled around so much that nobody has a 'place.'" It's okay to feel sad or poignant, and it doesn't mean anything about the quality of your holiday. In fact, making new memories and connecting over past memories can create stronger bonds between family and friends.
Ultimately, finding joy in the holidays boils down to mindfully cherishing time spent with family and friends, only committing to the things that are most important to you and managing self-imposed expectations. By doing this, you'll be on your way to overcoming the pressure of creating a "perfect holiday," and you may even learn to cherish the inevitable imperfections along the way.


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Following is a list of contests, scholarships, and internships for students organized by application deadline. Asterisks (*) denote new entries.
*Open. History Essays.
The Concord Review, the only quarterly journal to publish secondary students' academic work, accepts student essays on historical topics. Essays should be approximately 5,000 words, plus endnotes. Submissions chosen for publication are eligible for the 1999 Emerson Prize, a $3,000 award given to as many as three students. For more information, contact: Concord Review, P.O. Box 661, Concord, MA 01742; (800) 331-5007 or (978) 443-0022; e-mail [email protected]; www.tcr.org.
*Open. Pen Pals.
World Pen Pals promotes international friendship and cultural understanding between young people around the world. Students in grades 4 through college are invited to request an overseas pen pal. Teachers may request a brochure on class participation. For more information, contact: World Pen Pals, P.O. Box 337, Saugerties, NY 12477; (914) 246-7828.
Fall. Government.
The United States Senate Youth Program, funded by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation, selects 104 high school juniors and seniors for a trip to Washington, D.C., to visit the branches of national government. Winners also receive a $2,000 college scholarship. Elected student officers take their state's qualifying test for the program to apply. Two winners from each state, the District of Columbia, and the Department of Defense Dependents schools are selected for the weeklong trip to Washington next March. Contact: Hearst Foundation, (800) 841-7048.
September 30. Doodle.
The Incense Cedar Institute, a marketing association promoting the use of incense cedar as an environmentally sound pencil casing, is seeking entries for its 1998 National Doodle Contest and 1998 High School Cartoon Contest. The doodle contest invites students in grades 2-8 to submit a drawing on this year's theme, "My Cedar Pencil on Vacation." A grand-prize winner from each grade will receive a year's supply of incense-cedar pencils, a contest T-shirt, and $100. The 1998 High School Cartoon Contest invites 9th-12th graders to create a scenario reflecting this year's theme, "Great Minds Use Great Pencils," depicting the student's favorite person using a pencil. One grand-prize winner will receive a $500 scholarship, a T-shirt, and a supply of cedar pencils. Contact: Incense Cedar Institute, Doodle Contest or Cartoon Contest, P.O. Box 992110, Redding, CA 96099; www.pencils.com.
October 1. Art.
The National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts announces its Arts Recognition and Talent Search Program, open to high school seniors ages 17 and 18. The 125 students selected will travel to Miami for workshops and auditions and receive hotel accommodations, meals, ground transportation, and cash awards ranging from $100 to $3,000. About 20 of the artists are selected as Presidential Scholars in the Arts and are honored at the White House. Awards are based on merit in one of eight art forms. Applicants must pay a $35 entry fee. Contact: National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, (800) 970-2787.
October 1. Music Composition.
The Delius Association of Florida and Jacksonville University announce the 13th Annual High School Composition Contest. Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to submit compositions for up to eight musicians using piano, organ, band or orchestra instruments, or voices. The first-prize winner receives $200, the second-prize winner $100. Contact: Delius Composition Contest for High School Composers, College of Fine Arts, Jacksonville University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211-3394; (904) 745-7371.
October 1. Peace Poster.
Lions Clubs International invites students ages 11-13 to participate in its 1998-99 Peace Poster Contest. Contestants submit a poster-created in pencil, crayon, pen, marker, paint, or chalk-depicting this year's theme, "Planting the Seeds of Peace." The grand-prize winner receives $2,500, plus an expenses-paid trip with two family members to attend an awards ceremony at the United Nations in New York City. Participating schools must be sponsored by a Lions Club. Contact: Lions Clubs International, (800) 288-8846.
October 7. Recycling.
The Can Manufacturers Institute encourages groups to collect cans for recycling during the Great Aluminum Can Roundup, which ends September 25, 1998. Participants write stories about their recycling program and their experiences; winners are selected from four regions of the country for first-, second-, and third-place prizes of $1,000, $700, and $500, respectively. One national winner receives an additional $1,000. The recycling programs and stories are judged on social and environmental impact, creativity, initiative, and adaptation to the community. For more information, contact: Jenny Day, Director of Recycling, Can Manufacturers Institute, 1625 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20036; (202) 232-4677 or (800) 462-0003; fax (202) 232-5756.
October 10. Science And Technology.
Tandy Corp., with support from the National Association of Secondary School Principals, announces its Tandy Technology Scholars program. Schools may nominate one student in grades 9-11 as their top mathematics, science, or computer-science student based on grade-point average, test scores, relevant coursework, and community service. Schools with graduating classes of more than 300 may nominate two students. One hundred students receive $1,000 for college or university tuition. For more information, contact: Tandy Technology Scholars, TCU Box 298990, Fort Worth, TX 76129; (817) 924-4087.
October 16. Rice Krispies Treats.
Students in kindergarten through 6th grade are invited along with teachers and parents to create a Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats sculpture to compete for a $10,000 grand prize for their school. Sculptures must be made with Kellogg's brand Rice Krispies and are judged on educational value, creativity/theme, development of structure, and team approach. The grand-prize winners also receive a party hosted by the Snap! Crackle! and Pop! characters. First, second, and third runners-up win $5,000, $4,000, and $3,000, respectively; four honorable mentions win $2,000. For more information, call Kellogg's contest hotline, (800) 962-0065.
October 28. Greeting Card Contest.
UNICEF, Pier 1 Imports, and Better Homes and Gardens magazine sponsor the UNICEF 1998 Greeting Card Contest for U.S. citizens ages 13 and younger. Participants design greeting cards based on the theme, "Kids Helping Kids." A grand-prize winner is selected in two categories: ages 7 and younger and ages 8-13. Their artwork is produced as UNICEF greeting cards to be sold at Pier 1 Imports. Winners also receive a free trip to New York City with their parents for an awards reception. Entry forms are available at Pier 1 Imports stores. For more information, contact: Pier 1 Imports, 301 Commerce St., Suite 600, P.O. Box 961020, Fort Worth, TX 76161-0020; (800) 447-4371.
October 30. Community Service.
Prudential Insurance's Spirit of Community Initiative features the Prudential Youth Leadership Institute, open to high school students who are interested in their community and who demonstrate leadership potential. Participants in the program complete 30 hours of curriculum work and a service project they choose, create, and implement within their community. Exercises include community analysis, goal setting, team building, project planning, and decisionmaking. Contact: Youth Service America, (202) 296-2992.
October 30. Community Spirit.
The National Association of Secondary School Principals announces the Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. The awards recognize middle-level and high school students who have done exemplary, self-initiated community service. Schools may select one honoree for every 1,000 students enrolled. One high school and one middle-level student in each state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico are named "state honorees" and receive $1,000, a silver medallion, and an expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C. Ten state winners (five high school and five middle-level students) are named national honorees and receive an additional $5,000, a gold medal, and a trophy for their schools. Contact: National Association of Secondary School Principals, Department of Student Activities, 1904 Association Dr., Reston, VA 20191-1537; (703) 860-0200 or (800) 253-7746; fax (703) 476-5432; e-mail: [email protected]; www.prudential.com/community or www.nassp.org.
*October 31. Essays.
Paper Mate is sponsoring Do the Write Thing, a nationwide essay contest. To enter, students write up to 200 words on the topic: "Why Paper Mate should donate money to an important school, charity, or club in my life." The grand-prize winner receives $25,000 to be donated to the organization of the winner's choice. Ten first-prize winners will have $10,000 donated to the organization of their choice, and 100 second-prize winners will have $500 donated. Contact: Paper Mate "Do the Right Thing"Contest, P.O. Box 3569, St. Cloud, MN 56397-3569.
October 31. Scholarships.
The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation offers merit-based scholarships to U.S. college-bound seniors attending school in a participating Coca-Cola bottler's territory. Students are evaluated on their leadership abilities, academic achievements, and motivation to succeed. Fifty are chosen as national scholars and receive $20,000 college scholarships. Another 100 students are designated regional scholars and receive $4,000 each. For more information, contact: Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, (404) 733-5420 or (800) 306-2653; www.cocacola.com/scholars.
November-January. Art And Writing.
The Alliance for Young Artists and Writers administers the Scholastic Art and Writing Awards, the nation's oldest art and writing scholarship program. The program is open to students ages 12 to 19 who submit portfolios of their writing or artwork; more than 1,000 award winners are nominated for scholarships from 60 colleges and universities. Top winners are honored at an event in Washington, D.C., and their artwork is displayed at the Corcoran Gallery of Art. Contest deadlines vary from state to state. For more information, contact: Alliance for Young Artists and Writers Inc., 555 Broadway, New York, NY 10012; (212) 343-6493.
November 1. Art.
The Curt Teich Postcard Archives of the Lake County Museum and the Cuneo Museum and Gardens announce the third Postcard Art Competition and Exhibition. The contest is open to artists 18 years or older. Winning artwork is displayed at both the Lake County Museum and the Cuneo Museum and Gardens, as well as in other galleries and cultural institutions. Twelve winning artists each receive $150 for their design and 100 copies of their postcard. Winning artists are also eligible for Awards of Excellence worth $300, $200, and $100. The work of 24 other young artists will be chosen for public sale. Artists can enter as many pieces as they wish. Contact: Debra Gust, Pace/99, Curt Teich Postcard Archives, Lake County Museum, 27277 Forest Preserve Rd., Wauconda, IL 60084; (847) 526-8638.
November 1. Volunteerism
Target Corp. invites high school seniors to apply for its Target All-Around Scholarship. Scholarships are awarded based on volunteer and community service as well as grade-point average. Four seniors receive $10,000, and 1,730 win $1,000. Each of the more than 800 Target stores nationwide also awards two $1,000 scholarships to students. Applications are available at all Target stores. Contact: Target All-Around Scholarship Program, (800) 537-4180.
November 14. Children's Art.
Pentel of America Ltd., a manufacturer of writing instruments and art materials, is sponsoring the 29th International Children's Art Exhibition. Entrants must be ages 3-15 on January 1, 1999, and submit two-dimensional drawings, paintings, collages, or woodcut designs. Contact: Janet Quan, International Children's Art Exhibition, Pentel of America Ltd., 2805 Columbia St., Torrance, CA 90509; (800) 421-1419, ext. 269.
November 14. Water.
EcoWater Systems, a manufacturer of commercial and residential water systems, invites students in grades 6-8 to enter its World of Water Contest. To participate, students must create a public service advertisement that encourages the conservation and protection of the water supply. One winner is selected in each grade at local, regional, and national levels. Three national winners receive $500; 15 regional winners collect $100. Teachers of the national winners get a trip to the 1999 National Science Teachers Association convention in Boston or the cash equivalent up to $1,500. The winning advertisements are distributed among local media. For more information, call (800) 869-2837.
*November 15. Gardening.
The National Gardening Association welcomes applicants for its Youth Garden Grants Program. Gardening programs involving at least 15 children ages 3-18 are eligible to win one of 300 grants, each worth more than $750 in tools, seeds, plants, and garden products. Contact: Garden Grants Dept., PS, National Gardening Association, 180 Flynn Ave., Burlington, VT 05401; (800) 538-7476; www.garden.org.
*November 15. Technology.
Compaq Computer Corp. announces the 1998 Student Technology Leaders Award. The award honors outstanding students who have made exemplary and innovative use of information technology in their schools and communities. The competition is open to full-time students attending a public or private school in the United States. Participants compete in one of three categories: K-5, 6-8, or 9-12. Students must be nominated by a teacher, media specialist, or school administrator; teams of students may also be nominated. Three winners will attend and participate in the 1999 National Educational Computing Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in June. Contact: Student Technology Leaders Award, 1234 6th Ave., #1A, San Francisco, CA 94122; [email protected] .
November 21. Poster Contest.
The Caring Institute invites students in 1st through 12th grades to enter the 1998 Art of Caring Poster Contest. Entrants submit works of art illustrating the importance of caring. First-, second-, and third-place winners are selected from each grade level and win $100, $75, and $50 saving bonds, respectively. Contact: Art of Caring Poster Contest, Caring Institute, 513 C St. N.E., Washington, DC 20002-5809; (202) 547-4273.
*November 27. Photography.
The LaMotte Co., provider of environmental-education equipment, offers students a chance to win free equipment for their schools or other educational programs in its Environmental Education Photo Contest. Students or teachers must submit photographs showing students working with current LaMotte testing equipment; entries must include a brief description of how the equipment is used in the classroom. First, second, and third prizes are awarded $500, $250, and $100 merchandise certificates, respectively, for the winner's school or educational organization; honorable-mention winners receive $50 certificates. Contact: LaMotte Co., P.O. Box 329, Chestertown, MD 21620; (800) 344-3100 or (410) 778-3100; e-mail [email protected]; www.lamotte.com/ese.
*December 1. Science-By-Mail.
The Boston Museum of Science offers Science-by-Mail, a program that pairs students in grades 4-9 with scientist pen pals who help the youngsters complete hands-on experiments and other activities. Membership costs $54 for groups of up to four children and $324 for an entire class. Contact: Science-by-Mail, Museum of Science, Science Park, Boston, MA 02114-1099; (800) 729-3300; e-mail [email protected] .
*December 1. Young Playwrights.
Young Playwrights Inc. invites students ages 18 and under to write original nonmusical plays for the Young Playwrights Festival. The festival aims to identify, develop, and encourage young playwrights to create new work for the theater. As many as four plays are accepted for production at the festival, and 12 students are invited to attend an intensive playwriting workshop in New York City. Contact: Young Playwrights Festival, Dept. TM, 321 W. 44th St., Suite 906, New York, NY 10036; (212) 307-1140.
*December 2. Science Scholarships.
Intel Corporation invites high school seniors to enter its Science Talent Search by submitting reports of independent science, math, or engineering research projects. Forty finalists are chosen for a five-day, expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C., to participate in the Science Talent Institute. Finalists compete for scholarships of up to $50,000. Contact: Science Talent Search, c/o Science Service, 1719 N St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036; (202) 785-2255; e-mail [email protected]; www.sciserv.org.
*December 4. Fire Sprinklers.
High school seniors nationwide are invited to write an essay for the American Fire Sprinkler Association Scholarship Contest. Essays should run 700 to 1,000 words and address the topic: "Why Should Campus Housing Have Fire Sprinklers?" Seven regional winners each receive a $750 scholarship. The first-place winner receives an additional $2,500 scholarship; one second-place winner and one third-place winner get additional scholarships of $1,500 and $750, respectively. Contact: Scholarship Contest, American Fire Sprinkler Association, 12959 Jupiter Rd., Suite 142, Dallas, TX 75238; (214) 349-5965; fax (214) 343-8898; www.firesprinkler.org.
*December 11. Poetry.
Read magazine announces its Ann Arlys Bowler Poetry Prize. Students in grades 6-12 may submit up to three typed poems that may be no longer than one page each. Six national winners receive $100, a medal of honor, and publication in Read. Six semifinalists receive $50, a certificate of excellence, and possible publication. Contact: Bowler Poetry Contest, Weekly Reader Corp., 200 First Stamford Pl., P.O. Box 120023, Stamford, CT 06912-0023; (203) 705-3500.
*December 15. Engineering Essays.
Trinity College in Hartford, Conn., is sponsoring a national essay contest to encourage high school students to explore science and engineering. Students are asked to write a 1,000-word essay on an engineering problem. Prizes will be awarded to four winners, one from each high school grade level. Contact: Mark McLaughlin, Trinity College, (860) 297-2139; e-mail mark.[email protected].
*December 15. Radio.
Earth and Sky Radio, in conjunction with the National Science Foundation, invites K-12 students to enter its annual Young Producers Contest. Teams of students write and record a 90-second radio show on a science or nature topic of their choice. Five shows are chosen for broadcast on the Earth and Sky Radio series. Members of the grand-prize winning team receive $1,000 U.S. savings bonds; members of the four other finalist teams get $500 U.S. savings bonds. Contact: Earth and Sky; (512) 480-8773; e-mail [email protected]; www.earthsky.com.
*December 31. Essays.
Stein Roe Mutual Funds invites students in grades 5-7 to participate in its Young Investor Fund Essay Contest. The essays on the importance of money and investing are judged on content, writing style, and writing mechanics. First-, second-, and third-place winners are selected for each grade. First-place winners receive $5,000 in Young Investor Fund shares. Second- and third-place winners get $2,500 and $1,000 in shares, respectively. Contact: The Young Investor Fund Essay Contest, (800) 403-5437.-CANDICE FURLAN
*December 11. Education Research.
The National Academy of Education seeks applicants for the 1998-99 Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships for teachers' research on improving education. Individuals who hold a doctorate or equivalent degree in behavioral or social sciences, the humanities, or education may apply. The degree must have been earned between January 1, 1992, and December 31, 1997. Applicants submit proposals for research that would make a significant contribution to education research and to the discipline from which it would draw. As many as 30 fellows are selected. Full-time fellows receive $45,000 for one year; part-time fellows receive $22,500 annually for two years. For more information, contact: National Academy of Education, School of Education, CERAS 108, Stanford University, Stanford, CA 94305-3084; (415) 725-1003.
*December 5. Heroes In Education.
Reader's Digest is accepting nominations for its American Heroes in Education program, which honors K-12 teachers and principals whose outstanding achievements have affected the lives of students. Co-sponsors are the American Federation of Teachers, the National Association of Elementary School Principals, the National Association of Secondary School Principals, the National Education Association, and the National Catholic Education Association. Winners receive $5,000, plus $10,000 for their schools. For more information, contact: Jan Brown, Director, American Heroes in Education Awards, Reader's Digest Association Inc., Reader's Digest Rd., Pleasantville, NY 10570-7000; (914) 244-2030.
Neal S. Godfrey's Ultimate Kids' Money Book looks at the history of money and its use throughout the world. With colorful pictures, charts, and graphs, the book is intended to help parents and children ages 8-12 understand money and economic principles. The author explains various concepts, including how banks keep track of depositor's money, and discusses the relative risk of several investments. Cost: $18.00. For more information, contact: Simon and Schuster, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.
Cybersearch, by John A. Butler, is designed to help students, writers, and researchers make full use of the Internet. It provides information on modern methods of electronic searching while emphasizing the importance of libraries and librarians. Cost: $12.95. For more information, contact: Penguin Books, Penguin Putnam Inc., 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014; (212) 366-2272; fax (212) 366-2952.
The Career Ideas for Kids book series, by Diane Lindsey Reeves, includes information on careers in art, science, computers, sports, and writing. Each volume features a "Take a Trip!" chapter intended to familiarize readers with various jobs and workplaces as well as the education needed to pursue different careers. The books also include activites, listings, resources, and profiles designed to help readers identify potential careers. Cost: $12.95. Contact: Facts on File, Customer Service, (800) 322-8755; fax (800) 678-3633.
Dr. Seuss.
This site explores all things Seuss through crafts, recipes, sing-alongs, trivia contests, animation, and rhymes with Seuss characters. Games on the site include picture scrambles, "Cat's Concentration," and "Save the Trees with Lorax." Contests for teachers are also featured on the site, and kids can e-mail-and receive a response from-the Cat in the Hat. www.seussville.com.
Drivers Ed.
The Fireman's Fund Insurance Company site features an interactive game designed to help teenagers learn safe driving. The instructor, Phillup D. Tank, poses a series of driver-safety questions. Correct answers lead drivers to the destination of choice, while wrong answers prompt wisecracks from Mr. Tank. The several levels of difficulty start at training wheels and progress to the fast lane. www.the-fund.com/autogame.
*December 31. Mural Contest.
The Bureau for At-Risk Youth offers its fourth annual Outdoor Prevention Mural Contest to support community-based drug prevention. Schools enter a proposal for an outdoor mural. An artist travels to the winning school to help create the mural, which is then featured on the cover of the fall Bureau for At-Risk Youth catalog. For more information, contact: Bureau for At-Risk Youth, 135 Dupont St., P.O. Box 760, Plainview, NY 11803-0760; (800) 999-6884, ext. 211; www.at-risk.com.
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My project course is BI103, Introduction to Cell Biology and Genetics. The course is part of the introductory biology sequence for majors. The course is typically taken during the first or second semester of freshman year.
The main constraint on how I teach the course is in relation to content. This course is a pre-requisite for all of the upper level courses in cell biology and genetics. It is expected that students be exposed to the foundational concepts needed to be successful in those courses. The main challenge I face in teaching this class is the varied level of background preparation of the students taking the class. I usually see a bimodal distribution of grades on the examinations so I would like to find a method to bring the lagging students up to speed in a way that also keeps the better prepared students engaged.
I want the students to understand how a cell functions at the molecular level. I also want them to appreciate the nature of science and how scientists study the living world. I want students to strengthen their analytical ability and problem solving skills. Finally I would like them to contemplate current issues in biology and sharpen their writing skills.
How do you determine whether students have achieved the learning you describe above?
I use multiple methods to measure learning. The primary method of assessment in BI103 involves traditional quiz/exam based assessment using short answer, multiple choice and matching questions. I also use formative assessment during class in the form of clicker response questions embedded in the lectures. I use rubric based assessment of longer term projects such as lab notebooks, reaction reports, and group constructed concept maps.
Provide a list of 3-4 specific assessment strategies you are most interested in exploring during the Assessment Institute.
Are outcomes better if a quiz is given at the start of class, integrated into the lecture, at the end of class, or all of the above? Is there another more effective way to leverage traditional quiz questions? Is there an entirely different formative assessment method that would be more appropriate to use as a spot check during class (minute paper, pair and share, others)?
Is it possible to implement the construction of an exam study guide as a method of assessment? What would this look like? Can there be both formative and summative aspects to this type of activity? Should students make their study guide individually or as part of a team? How would the guide be assessed? Can this activity be extended by helping students make their own practice quiz/exam questions?
How do you assess the success of a flipped classroom approach as compared to traditional lecture? Should the same summative assessment methods used or do they need to be different? What are the best methods for incorporating formative assessment in a flipped classroom?


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King Herod heard of all this, for by this time the name of Jesus was on everyone's lips. He said, "This has to be John the Baptizer come back from the dead—that's why he's able to work miracles!"
Others said, "No, it's Elijah."
Others said, "He's a prophet, just like one of the old-time prophets."
But Herod wouldn't budge: "It's John, sure enough. I cut off his head, and now he's back, alive."
Herod was the one who had ordered the arrest of John, put him in chains, and sent him to prison at the nagging of Herodias, his brother Philip's wife. For John had provoked Herod by naming his relationship with Herodias "adultery." Herodias, smoldering with hate, wanted to kill him, but didn't dare because Herod was in awe of John. Convinced that he was a holy man, he gave him special treatment. Whenever he listened to him he was miserable with guilt—and yet he couldn't stay away. Something in John kept pulling him back.
But a portentous day arrived when Herod threw a birthday party, inviting all the brass and bluebloods in Galilee. Herodias's daughter entered the banquet hall and danced for the guests. She charmed Herod and the guests.
The king said to the girl, "Ask me anything. I'll give you anything you want." Carried away, he kept on, "I swear, I'll split my kingdom with you if you say so!"
She went back to her mother and said, "What should I ask for?"
"Ask for the head of John the Baptizer."
Excited, she ran back to the king and said, "I want the head of John the Baptizer served up on a platter. And I want it now!"
That sobered the king up fast. But unwilling to lose face with his guests, he caved in and let her have her wish. The king sent the executioner off to the prison with orders to bring back John's head. He went, cut off John's head, brought it back on a platter, and presented it to the girl, who gave it to her mother. When John's disciples heard about this, they came and got the body and gave it a decent burial.
This passage is one of those that feels like it's been ripped out of a bad fantasy novel. Yet, here we are. The story of John the Baptist being beheaded is one of those cautionary tales about speaking truth to power. He demanded that the king of Israel have integrity, morality, and character. He didn't let the king get away with doing whatever he wanted simply because he was the king. John spoke truth to power and it cost him his head.
Yet, one of the aspects of this story that I had never really noticed before was the line, "Whenever he listened to him he was miserable with guilt—and yet he couldn't stay away. Something in John kept pulling him back." John, in the midst of his truth speaking did it in such a way that Herod kept coming back to him. What was it about John that drew Herod in?
I think that what we see in John is authentic holiness and righteousness. It's the same traits that we see in Jesus.
In our day those who act holy often repulse those who they would consider to be "unholy." Yet, Jesus and John drew the "unholy" in with their holiness and righteousness. They didn't put off a "holier than thou" vibe. No, their holiness and righteousness came from within them. It was simply who they were.
Why is it that holiness and righteousness in our day is repulsive and in their day it was attractive?
I don't think that's the right question. I think the better question is what makes their holiness and righteousness qualitatively different from so many in our own day and age?
Jesus was perfectly holy and perfectly righteous and yet "sinners" were drawn to him because in his presence they heard truth but also received grace and love.
What I'm beginning to learn is that the kind of holiness and righteousness that so many of us practice is "self." We are "self-righteous" and we are "self-holy." We seek to practice these ways of being to place ourselves in a position above others to look down on them and make them feel bad. We want to see their contrition and their brokenness. We want them to see our goodness and we want them to know that they don't measure up.
I have been doing a lot of soul searching on this for the last few weeks and I have to say, I'm so guilty. There's so much ugliness and self in me that I feel like it's a never ending struggle. Learning to speak truth boldly and yet have it be rooted in grace and love is difficult. It's a skill that I have not mastered, nor do I think I ever will. I think that I'm going to be an apprentice in loving well for the rest of my life.
I desperately want to grow in this area. Ugh. Following Christ is hard.
How are you doing in this? I'd love to hear from you and if you're practicing a holiness and righteousness that is rooted in loving well or loving self.
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A Tale Of Two Continents: The African Cup of Nations & The AFC Asian Cup
Posted by Ian | Feb 12, 2015 | International, Latest | 1
You suspect that African Cup of Nations Cote D'Ivoire would win a meaningful match on neutral territory against AFC Asian Cup winners Australia – a match which screams to be organised by whoever gives us internationals such as Argentina v Croatia at the Boleyn Ground.
However, no amount of revisionism from British Eurosport's Stewart Robson, who labelled the AFCON "a fairly good tournament" can mask the superior quality of footballing entertainment served up in the Asian event.
African Angst
After years of falling below expectations, Cote D'Ivoire finally regained their continental title. The focus should have been more on Ghana's 33-year-and-counting wait for one; I'm pretty sure there's even a song about that which could be modified for the purpose.
But, as ever, personalities dominated the narrative. Thus Yaya Toure's years of hurt (and Didier Drogba's before him) were the story. And we were informed after their insanely tense penalty shoot-out victory that Cote D'Ivoire had won their first African title "without Didier Drogba," which will have been news to the 1992 champions, for whom a 13-year-old Drogba certainly didn't play.
The ghastliness of the final, and the length of the penalty shoot-out, wasn't news to seasoned AFCON watchers and statistical know-it-alls. Nigeria's 1-0 win over Burkina Faso in 2013 was a goal-fest after two goals in the previous five finals. And there were no goals in Cote D'Ivoire's three finals, including the 1992 penalty shoot-out win, 11-10, against…Ghana. Yet this inevitability didn't reach Wayne Boyce and Robson on British Eurosport, who dutifully predicted "a cracking match" until the on-field evidence became overpowering.
In fairness, both finalists were convincing enough semi-final winners to suggest that "a cracking match" was possible. The first…and only…glimpse of the "real" Yaya Toure was his thunderbolt's thunderbolt of a strike to put his side one-up against the Democratic Republic of Congo. DRC keeper Robert Kidiaba only had to move his hands an inch, as ITV4's Quintin Fortune noted disapprovingly. But, as everyone else on earth noted, Kidiaba might have joined the ball in the net had he done so.
Dieumerci Mbokani drew DRC level from the penalty spot. But by the time a visibly dischuffed Mbokani was replaced early in the second half, DRC were looking beaten. They were over-reliant on Mbokani and Yannick Bolasie. And neither hit peak form
Gifted a goal before half-time, which Wilfried Bony nonetheless set up like the £24m man he now is, Cote D'Ivoire looked "the part" in the second half, even if Kanon and Bailly defended rather like the music hall act their names suggest.
Equatorial Guinea certainly had a comprehensive take on sore losing, treating Ghanaian players, officials and supporters to plentiful supplies of water bottles as their final hopes began dissolving in three late first-half minutes.
It was a situation to follow on Twitter not the telly, as the inadequacies of studio-based coverage were cruelly exposed by off-camera events. Viewers could hear a helicopter during what should have been the closing minutes. But the sight of Ghana's entire support behind the by-line rather than in their seats needed explaining. Indeed, it took ages to identify the supporters forming an admirably orderly queue as Ghanaian.
On the pitch, the Equato-Guineans were finally exposed as the also-rans they should have been. And, thanks to their hopefully unsolicited quarter-final luck against Tunisia and perma-diving forward Iban Salvador, they maintained a rare unpopularity for underdogs as they finally entered plucky territory.
There was a delicious irony about Iban being incorrectly penalised as he bore down unchallenged on Ghana's goal with the game still scoreless. Had he gone on and scored, the on-field story might have been different. But the water bottles were already an on-field story. So sympathy was in short supply.
Cote D'Ivoire started the final much like they'd played in the semis. Pace and power abounded for ten minutes. And then…nothing. At all. And, bar some spectacularly pointless efforts from "Everton's Christian Atsu", Ghana matched them for footballing nihilism.
The Estadio de Bata was far from full, in keeping with the mediocre crowds the tournament attracted outside the Equato-Guinean games. And you could hear the players giving out to each other during the second half, which happened a lot. The teams became a shade more ambitious in extra-time. But a goal never looked likely, especially with talismanic strikers Bony and Asamoah Gyan both off their game. The penalty shoot-out, though, was a doozy.
Gyan has suffered enough international penalty heartache and Gervinho is presumably as bad at finishing with a dead ball from 12 yards as he is in general play from anywhere. So on came, again presumably, penalty specialists Acheampong and Tallo Gadji, Tallo almost not making it as he only got to the touchline in the 121st minute.
The wisdom of these substitutions will, however, forever be elusive, as Tallo poked his penalty about three yards wide, while Acheampong was unerringly accurate…in whacking his spot-kick against the same advertising hoarding, someway west of the supposed target.
Things looked desperate for Cote D'Ivoire when they were two-nil down with three penalties left, which makes Ghana's defeat stranger still. But "the players who didn't want to take the penalties" (Robson) were faultless. And Ghana keeper Brimah Razak was miles away from all of them anyway.
So even though their keeper, Boubacar Barry, appeared out on his feet between kicks, the Ivorians always looked favourites, especially when the keepers had to take kicks themselves at 8-8. Barry, by now "exhausted," had to be hauled from the turf by Razak after saving his counterpart's mediocre kick. But "Lazarus" Barry's own spot-kick spark ended Cote D'Ivoire's 23 years of hurt.
Aussie Arrival
More fool British Eurosport. They ignored half the conclusive group stage action at the AFC Asian Cup and elbowed three of the four quarter-finals from their schedules in favour, among other delights, of persistent re-runs of a tennis magazine programme.
So two of the most exciting quarter-finals in recent international tournament history got no British television coverage whatsoever, while, Eurosport's much-vaunted "70 hours of live programming" from Equatorial Guinea perpetually underwhelmed.
British Eurosport gave us one hour's crassly-edited highlights of host nation Australia's easy-as-you-like two-nil quarter-final victory over an enfeebled China. This was preceded by an umpteenth repeat of "Game, Set and Mats," 30 minutes of ill-rehearsed comment on a day's play at the Australian Open that had already been analysed up its own arse. And what did British Eurosport show immediately after the Australia game? "Game, Set and Mats," the same bloody arse-analysis. Thanks.
There was no way that the third and fourth Asian Cup quarters were going to be shown live while the tennis was in full swing. But there wasn't even a crassly-edited highlights programme squeezed in between the televisual delights of cross-country skiing and the (drum roll) cyclo-cross World Cup.
You must, therefore, trust me that Japan's exit to the United Arab Emirates was a huge feat of penalty-box and shoot-out incompetence from the holders and favourites. And that extra-time and penalties between Iran and Iraq were ABSOLUTELY…FUCKING…MENTAL…
Iraq should not have needed extra-time, having been gifted a man advantage. "Another sensational refereeing decision from Ben Williams," noted Australia's Fox Sports 2 commentator with a clearly much-practised disrespect for his countryman, after Merhdad Pooladi received a second caution, for an invisible foul. And Iran boss Carlos Quieroz's failed efforts to keep calm were all-too-reminiscent of his ex-boss Alex Ferguson during the Scot's, cough, "ruddier-faced" days.
But despite equalising in the 57th minute, Iraq's trademark effervescence succumbed to fear, with all the self-confidence emanating from the huge Iranian support, who cheered every tackle and clearance like it had won the match, at a high-pitch which suggested a more gender-diverse support than would have been possible in Teheran.
Extra-time, though, was sensational. Twice Iraq led. Twice the Aussie commentators suggested that "surely Iran can't come back from here." And twice they were wrong, as both sides defended balls into the box with all the assurance Liverpool have shown this season.
Dhurgham Ismail's 117th-minute penalty was a suitably dramatic winner, although Morteza Pouraliganji's foul was so blatant that only TWO team-mates protested the award. But something like Reza Goochannejhad's equaliser, after a suitably manic bout of penalty box pinball, was inevitable.
Each side loused up their first kick. But having gone the wrong way virtually every time, Iraq keeper Jalal Hassan Hachim wasn't about to be the hero. Vahid Amiri over-carefully side-footed his kick against the post. And Salam Shaker ended the insanity JUST in time for the next quarter-final.
This produced a different kind of tension (one for the Buzzcocks fans there) as Ali Mabkhout gave the UAE a seventh-minute lead and Japan – slowly at first but maniacally at the end – performed their full repertoire of chance-missing. THIRTY-TWO shots to three, for pity's sake.
Gaku Shibasaki equalised on 81 minutes. But Shinji Kagawa brought a piece of Borussia Dortmund's season to Sydney with his stoppage-time miss. And Japan lost all momentum in extra-time. Starman Keisuke Honda's penalty shoot-out miss was a surprise. Kagawa's decisive failure was less so.
It was no surprise that the semi-finalists who had a day's extra rest and were involved in the relatively non-nuts quarter-finals fought out the final.
South Korea may have needed extra-time to overcome an ultimately disappointing Uzbekistan. But there were few of the dramas of the other 120-minute matches. And Iraq were clean out of puff when they tried to get a rally going after South Korea went two-up in their semi. A fresh Iraq would have made for a pulsating final 40 minutes but that just wasn't available.
After the Socceroos blistering start to their semi-final against the UAE, the most excitement came from the British Eurosport studio. Commentator Tim Caple was determined that UAE star Omar Abdulraman was being bullied out of the game, as Australia had gracelessly predicted, while analyst Stewart Robson (correctly) took the more balanced view that they were only partly successful.
"He's held onto the ball too long again" noted Caple, as Omar evaded three tackles and set up a shooting chance for Mabkhout. "That's actually brilliant play," Robson retorted, over supportive slow-motion replays. Caple was also determined that Aussie talisman Tim Cahill could do nothing wrong when in truth, after a fine tournament until then, Cahill could do nothing much at all.
Omar was, unsurprisingly, more consistently brilliant against weary Iraq in a fine "bronze medal" match. He, Mabkhout and Ahmed Khalil were an intermittently unstoppable combination, especially for a fantastically-worked first goal in their 3-2 win. If Cote D'Ivoire/Australia can't be arranged, get the UAE over to Craven Cottage for a game. I'll go.
The final was a microcosm of the tournament. Never dull, even in the long swathes of chanceless play. Occasionally excellent – Massimo Luongo's turn and 25-yard shot surely boosted Swindon's world eyebrow-raising record attempt. And it had the requisite stoppage and extra-time drama rather than the forced drama of penalties after 120 minutes of no drama whatsoever (see the African final).
Son Heung-min grabbed South Korea's 91st-minute equaliser with all the aplomb he lacked when wasting earlier chances. And the momentum was indisputably theirs going into extra-time until right on half-time when lanky Aussie sub Tom Juric untangled himself from a by-line melee. Korean keeper Kim Jin Hyeon palmed his cross to James Troisi, who couldn't miss. And the wall of noise as the knackered Aussies held the fractionally more knackered Koreans in the second period of extra-time was remarkable.
So, Japan's exit apart, the Asian Cup was largely predictable. Many observers would have guessed most of the thirty-one results since Australia's opening day overpowering of Kuwait. This, though, did not detract from the spectacle, even if most teams' lowly Fifa rankings were a fair reflection of their place in international football's pecking order.
Omar personified the tournament. Watchable and skilful but beatable with power and intensity. When commentators doubted his ability to shine in the EPL, you initially sensed it was more "greatest league in the world" hype. But Omar hasn't been picked up by the European big leagues at the age of 27. In this regard, the partial success he had against Australia might serve him better than the flashier displays against lesser lights.
The better teams would likely struggle as much in a World Cup held now as they did in Brazil. But the AFC Asian Cup was well-run, well-attended and played in a decent spirit. Debate continues over Australia's place in planet football's Asia. Yet they were worthy winners. And Sepp Blatter got a resounding booing at the closing ceremonies. You can't ask for much more than that.
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A review written by someone who clearly tunes in for one event every 4 years and who knows little about the events in question or the nations competing or players which is somewhat typical of this pompous British journalaise that perpetrates and who offer not anything other than a 90 minute television critique whilst sat in their pyjamas.


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U.S. Army invests in additional Q-53 radars
The United States Army recently awarded Lockheed Martin three contracts to produce additional Q-53 systems and outfit the radar with enhanced capabilities, including extended range and counter unmanned aerial system (CUAS) surveillance.
"We realize the warfighter needs new and improved capabilities. The Q-53 represents a fast path to respond to current and emerging threats," said Rick Herodes, director of the Q-53 program at Lockheed Martin. "The flexibility of the architecture continues to allow the Q-53 to provide capabilities far beyond the original mission and allows for additional upgrades in the future." The Army awarded Lockheed Martin a contract for a third lot of 15 Full Rate Production systems. Once this contract is delivered the Army will own 189 Q-53 systems. The Lot 3 systems will continue to be produced using gallium nitride (GaN) transmit-receive modules. Lockheed Martin was also awarded a contract to enhance the Q-53's CUAS capability. The company will also extend the operating range of the Q-53 system by utilising recent next-generation technology insertions already available in the radar.


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When Are You At Your Best?
post # 66 — May 2, 2006 — a Careers, Managing post
Bill Peper wrote in to ask:
I wonder what you think of the underlying premise of Positive Organizational Scholarship, a hot topic at the University of Michigan Business School these days. In particular, I am curious of your opinion of the Reflected Best Self exercise.
Thanks for drawing this to my attention, Bill. By way of background, the Reflected Best Self exercise is a way of getting feedback from those you have worked with (or family or friends) asking them to relate stories about you when you were at your best and made your largest contribution. It's worth checking out. The underlying idea of the approach is that, as Marcus Buckingham pointed out in a series of books (starting with First Break All the Rules) a person's success is usually obtained not by working at correcting weaknesses, but by finding out their core strengths and building upon them. (This is the source of the word "Positive" in the name of the area of research.)
It's too soon to know whether this particular method of self-discovery is the best approach, but I am very sympathetic to the insight that most of us, for better or for worse, have a package of strengths and weaknesses, probably very hard to alter.
Two very important conclusions flow from this. First, know thyself. And second, find a way to play a role that fits who you are, not some organization's generalized statement about what we all need to be good at.
(The conclusions are critical insights in managing someone, too. To help someone succeed, you must help them find a role where they can flourish, not fit everyone into a cookie-cutter set of standards)
True Professionalism (1997), I wrote about it this way:
Don't worry about what you're good at. If something turns you on, you'll be good enough. If it doesn't, you won't. Your "strengths" are irrelevant: What you like is critical.
One key to discovering what you really like and love is to ask yourself what are the things you don't like to admit. "I don't like to admit it, but I need to be the center of attention." O.K., find a career path that will let you show off. "I don't like to admit it, but I don't like dealing with other people." OK, then devise a role that will let you make your contribution through things done at the office, such as intellectual creativity and true technical superiority. "I don't like to admit it, but I really want to be rich." Fine, go out and build a business. "I don't like to admit it, but I'm an intellectual snob." That's all right, so find a career path that will allow you to work only with smart people. Play to your "evil secrets." Don't suppress them. You are a lot less flexible than you think.
I agree with your point about focusing on desires, but unless they're "broken glass" desires, you're probably only going to succeed in fulfilling them to the extent that your existing strengths will get you there. To your point, "You are a lot less flexible than you think."
Stephanie West Allen said:
Hello, David. For a number of years I have been measuring people's hard-wired, innate aptitudes. The testing is objective (i.e,, not self-report, the person being tested has no idea for what they are being measured) and is based on assessments developed by the decades-old, non-profit Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation. Read about the great work the researchers at Johnson O'Connor are doing here http://www.jocrf.org .
When I work with my clients we look at strengths—skills developed through experience and education, as well as the innate aptitudes. We also look at desires; in our terminology, I believe those would be interests, values and goals. And we look at still other factors shown here http://www.highlandslifeandcareercenter.com . The mix or blend of all those factors are going to be unique for each individual as will the importance each person places on the various spokes of the wheel. Desire is a very strong motivator but in some cases is not enough, at least in my experience.
Thanks for another provocative topic on the table.
Here is a link to an excellent introduction to Positive Organizational Scholarship (POS) from a textbook of the same name, written by three U of Michigan Business School Professors, Kim Cameron, Jane Dutton, and Robert Quinn.
http://www.bus.umich.edu/Positive/POS-Research/Reading/POS_Chapter01.pdf
Here is a link to the home page of the sponsoring organization.
As David memntioned, it is worth reading the teaching notes and instructions for the Reflected Best Self Exercise, available for review at the website.
John Eric Pollabauer said:
WOW! In my opinion, you are bang right on the money when you concluded the importance of finding a way to play a role that fits who you are (recipe for success), not some organization's generalized statement about what we all need to be good at (recipe for failure). Thanks and much appreciation for your thoughtful and insightful contributions.
Patrick Jacques said:
Ask the people who did make it big how they got there, and why they think they got there. You will find striking the number of them who claim no one ever thought they would make it and how many times they have been told to just forget about it. What does that say about their innate capabilities? Does somebody have an answer?
Patrick, I don't want to choke off the responses of other people reading this (please contribute, folks) but my thoughts were captured in the title of a recent article of mine (on my website) called "It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Much You Want It."
Coert Visser said:
Dear David, here is some direct support to your claim that is essential to follow your passion from a new article by Stephen J. Dubner and Steven D. Levitt (the Freakonomics authors). In it they talk about the work of Anders Ericsson, and expert on expertise. Here is a quote from the article:
"Ericcson's research suggests…: when it comes to choosing a life path, you should do what you love – because of you don't love it, you are unlikely to work hard enough to get very good. Most people naturally don't like to do things they aren't "good" at. So they often give up, telling themselves they simply don't possess the talent for math or skiing or the violin. But what they really lack is the desire to be good and to undertake the deliberate practices that would make them better."
Here is the link to the article: http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/07/magazine/07wwln_freak.html?_r=1&oref=slogin


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Some Mormons Pushing Church On Gay Marriage
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SALT LAKE CITY — Court decisions this week paving the way for same-sex marriage to become legal in dozens of states, including Mormon strongholds like Utah, Idaho and Nevada, have emboldened a growing group of Latter-day Saints who are pushing the conservative church to become more accepting of gay members.
The church's stance toward gays has softened considerably since it was one of the leading forces behind California's ban on gay marriage in 2008, but high-ranking leaders have reiterated time and again the faith's opposition to same-sex unions.
Some Mormons hope to change that, or at least work to make congregations more welcoming places for gays and lesbians.
Erika Munson, co-founder of a group that is neutral on gay marriage but is trying to work within church doctrine and policy to make congregations more accepting of gays, said she worries about losing younger Mormons because of the church's stance. One of her five children, an adult son, has chosen to not to practice Mormonism, in part because of the way LGBT people are treated at churches.
"People under 30 all know somebody who has come out. They are not the other, they are not scary. They understand that they are just like them," said Munson, whose group Mormons Building Bridges stays neutral on gay marriage because they want to work within church doctrine. "So, that's really hard to reconcile with a Christian church where we follow the teachings of Jesus."
On Monday — after the U.S. Supreme Court unexpectedly rejected appeals by Utah and four other states trying to protect their same-sex marriage bans — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said in a statement that the decision will have no effect on church doctrine or practices, while acknowledging that "as far as the civil law is concerned, the courts have spoken."
Still, church leaders are not ready to accept gay unions. Dallin H. Oaks, one of the church's highest-ranking leaders, told a worldwide audience last week at a Mormon conference in Salt Lake City that legalizing same-sex marriage is among the world values threatening Mormon beliefs.
Yet he also urged members to be gracious toward those who believe differently in what many gay advocates in the church saw as the latest example of the softer tone leaders are taking.
The majority of Mormons will stand behind church teachings on the topic, said Scott Gordon, president of a volunteer organization that supports the church.
That doesn't mean they are bigots or hatemongers, though, as they are sometimes labeled, he said.
The reality is that most Mormons have gay relatives or friends they love, but they also agree with the religion's opposition to gay marriage rooted in a deeply-held belief that families are the center of life and for eternity, and that a family led by a man and a woman is best for children, he said.
"Marriage is not just about love. Yes, love is a large component of it, but marriage is about having families and raising children and doing those things that will help the children grow into adulthood," said Gordon, of FairMormon. "The fundamental teachings of the church are never going to change on this. We'll just adapt and move on."
The history of the church suggests Mormons could alter their views, although no one is expecting doctrinal change anytime soon.
Mormons believe in ongoing revelations from God, which has led to fundamental changes. In 1978, Mormon church leaders lifted the ban on blacks in the priesthood. In 1890, the church president at the time received a revelation to end the practice of polygamous marriages that were part of the first 60 years of the church.
"They have change built into their cosmos," said Sarah Barringer Gordon, a history professor at the University of Pennsylvania. "Churches exist in societies as well and that can't help but effect how they think."
Spencer W. Clark said his beliefs began shifting when he became friends with gay and lesbian classmates in high school and college, and he eventually became the leader of a group of faithful Mormons that supports gay marriage.
He, Munson and others hope that same-sex couples will become visible, active members of their communities, allowing more Mormons to get to know and appreciate families led by gay and lesbian couples. Even if Latter-day Saints don't accept gay marriage right away, that could help break down barriers, Clark said.
"This helps people be more comfortable with it because it's no longer the big, scary unknown," said Clark, executive director of Mormons for Equality, who lives in Washington D.C. with his wife and three children. "They'll find out this isn't the doomsday scenario."


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Two men shot in deadly attack but survive; police don't know who was the target
By Dalila Ical
Across the country there were violent incidents over the weekend and spanned into the western part of the country. Two men were shot in Roaring Creek Village but survived. Dalila Ical travelled west and filed this report.
Dalilah Ical: "A lone gunman opened fire upon a group of people that were gathered at Tim's Shop located just a few hundred yards from the Police station in Roaring Creek Village. It happened around 11 o'clock on Friday night. The hail of bullets scattered the crowd as they fled to safety. There were no casualties but two men were hit and another two we understand were grazed. Both persons along with about five other persons were standing in front of the establishment when a dark skin male persons wearing a grey hooded jacket came from beside the building and fired towards the direction."
Dalilah Ical: "29 year old Abner Morales was hit in the back of his right leg and 33 year old Celio Ogaldez was hit in his left arm. Ogaldez told told Love News's Fem Cruz that he was out buying food."
Celio Ogaldez: "I decided to go back to the Chiney to purchase a plate of food and while awaiting the food someone just came and opened fire and one caught me in my left arm. Presently my arm is feeling okay but I have the bullet lodged inside and the doctor is just waiting for the swelling to subside and then a surgical procedure will be done to remove the bullet. When I heard the shots I thought it was pop shot, I didn't know it was an actual firearm."
Dalilah Ical: "Ogaldez's wife Tracey Garbutt says she believes her husband was hit by a bullet that ricocheted off the wall and into his arm."
Tracey Garbutt: "He went to get some chicken and some beers because this Saturday was my birthday and so he went out to get some food to eat and I went out there and I told him to stay home and he went back out and five minutes later he got shot."
Dalilah Ical: "Did he tell you what happened?"
Tracey Garbutt: "No he didn't he just said that he was going out there and then he got shot, he probably said that he didn't see anybody. He got shot in his left arm and his condition is stable, he just came out of surgery today at about 1 o'clock. They removed the bullet so everything is well and he is supposed to be there a couple of days and then will be coming home."
Reporter: "Do you believe that he was the target or a victim of a stray bullet?"
Tracey Garbutt: " Victim of stray bullet, he was not the target, No."
Reporter: "Wrong place, wrong time. He doesn't have any beef with anybody since we moved down here, he has no problem with no one."
Dalilah Ical: "He has no fear for no one in his life at the moment?"
Tracey Garbutt: "Well I don't think so I don't believe he should have fear when he doesn't do anything wrong. He just goes to work and come home, have a little beer every now and again and that's about it."
Dalilah Ical: "The men have undergone surgery and the bullets have been removed. Morales's sister Marian Morales says she has no reason to believe that anyone is after her brother."
Marian Morales: "He just said that he was standing around and he heard somebody yell gunman and he said by the time he could have even moved he was already on the ground. He got the first shot and I am pretty sure that he was not the intended target. I know he doesn't have any issues with anyone so we are not sure as to what happened."
Reporter: "Do you believe in wrong place or the wrong company?"
Marian Morales: "More than likely yes that's the conclusion we have come to at this moment."
Reporter: "Where was he hit?"
Marian Moralez: "I am guessing on the buttocks because the bullet entry is there but it damaged his femur in his leg."
Daliah Ical: "That is not affecting his walking or anything? "
Marian Moralez: "Well they told us within six months and with therapy and after his surgery he will be able to walk again."
Dalilah Ical: "Two other men were injured in the shooting but we understand that none have come forward to file a report. According to additional reports the gunman was seen at a bus stop located a short distance from the shop before the shooting. Dalilah Ical Love News."
According to family members, none of the men are acquainted with each other. Police are still working to ascertain who was the intended target and why. They are seeking one person for questioning.
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BEAVERTON, Ore. – Jordan Palmer tried to explain the route he wanted his wide receivers to run, but some of the top high school recruits in the country weren't quite grasping the necessary nuance.
Then Amon-Ra St. Brown stepped up and ran the route to perfection. Palmer, one of the camp counselors at The Opening Finals at Nike World Headquarters, didn't need to describe the details in an abstract way any longer. He could just point to St. Brown.
The first practice of the national invite-only camp that will include 166 of the top recruits in the 2018 and 2019 classes involved only basic route-running for wide receivers and tight ends, but St. Brown still found a way to set himself apart from the competition.
Finding a way to stand out shouldn't be new for St. Brown. He's the youngest of three football stars. His oldest brother, Equanimeous, led Notre Dame in receptions (58), receiving yards (961) and receiving touchdowns (9) last season as a sophomore. Middle brother, Osiris, a four-star recruit in his own right, left to enroll at Stanford last weekend.
Yet Amon-Ra may be the most talented of all the St. Browns. He's already received five-star status from Rivals as the top wide receiver and No. 4 overall in the 2018 class. 247Sports slates him slightly lower as a four-star recruit, the No. 4 wide receiver and No. 27 overall. Both are well ahead of where Equanimeous and Osiris finished in their respective class rankings.
So what makes Amon-Ra, a 6-foot, 191-pound recruit, different from his brothers?
"I play with more of an edge," Amon-Ra said. "More fiery. More run after the catch. More aggressive."
Growing up in the shadows of Equanimeous and Osiris, Amon-Ra hasn't had to look far for motivation. Sometimes it pays to be the youngest brother.
"Maybe a little," Amon-Ra said when asked if his rung in the sibling ladder has impacted him. "Now since they're gone, Osiris has finally left the house. Equanimeous has been gone. It's just my type of personality, how I am."
All three sons have been molded by their father, John Brown. It turns out the former Mr. Universe of 1981 and 1982 knows how to build bodies for the football field too.
"My dad's a big influence in my life," Amon-Ra said. "He's raised me. He's the one that trains me, takes me to the gym. He supports me in everything I do. My dad's probably the reason why I'm here today. He's the one who built me. I give all the credit to my dad."
So will Amon-Ra follow one of his brothers to Notre Dame or Stanford? Possibly. But at this point in his recruitment, he's not ruling anything out.
"I don't have any top schools right now," Amon-Ra said. "I'm still looking around. I would love to take more visits, but money's tight right now. I can't really travel how I want. I'm still looking at every school right now."
But look closer and some front-runners appear to be emerging. Amon-Ra said he visited USC and Stanford earlier this week. The only other school likely to receive an unofficial visit this summer would be UCLA. When it comes to official visits, Notre Dame and Stanford are likely to receive ones, he said. Ohio State and Michigan are also pushing hard to get him on campus.
Amon-Ra remains highly interested in Notre Dame despite last season's 4-8 nightmare.
"Last year, we all know, wasn't the best season. But they got a new coaching staff, and they're really trying to turn things around right now," Amon-Ra said. "My brother says they're doing a great job and he loves the new coaches. The education they have at Notre Dame is huge. That's big for me. And they're known for getting out receivers: Michael Floyd and Golden Tate. That's big for me also."
Special teams coordinator Brian Polian and wide receivers coach DelVaughn Alexander have led Amon-Ra's recruitment for Notre Dame with head coach Brian Kelly chiming in from time to time.
When Amon-Ra makes his official visit to Notre Dame, he hopes to learn more about how he'd be used in offensive coordinator Chip Long's scheme. He'll be keeping a close eye on how Equanimeous is used this season. He's not afraid to admit that his older brother's career at Notre Dame could impact how he views the Irish.
"My aspirations as a football player are to go the NFL and be a first-round draft pick. That's my goal," Amon-Ra said. "If Equanimeous is fortunate enough to go to the NFL, that would be huge in my decision because that's something I want to do also. Seeing him do it would give me hope."
A monster junior season at Notre Dame could leave Equanimeous with a decision to make on turning pro early. That process would play out before National Signing Day for Amon-Ra. It would certainly add intrigue to an already competitive recruitment.
At Stanford, the recruiting pitch only differs in the offensive playbook. The Cardinal's run-first offense relies on wide receivers differently than Notre Dame's spread attack.
"Stanford runs more of a ground-and-pound offense. For receivers, you get more of a one-on-one opportunity with the DB," Amon-Ra said. "That's a good side to the Stanford offense."
If Amon-Ra's ability is as transcendent as some analysts project, he'll continue to hear plenty of creative recruiting pitches of how he can be used in any number of offenses. But only two schools have his brothers in their program. The advantage is more real than perceived, but he's not going to let their decision impact his chase for his own greatness.
"Im fine with following either one of them," Amon-Ra said. "It would be great to play with either one of them on the same team and ball out together. That would be so fun. But then again, I'm here to do my own thing. Whatever's best for me is what I'm going to do whether that's going to Stanford, Notre Dame or another school."
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Have you ever been in a room with a burning candle that smelled so sweet, you would maybe consider tasting it (if it wasn't a candle, that is)? Smith & Sinclair, a UK-based company that calls itself "Willy-Wonka for grown-ups," created a very special candle that allows you to experience the scent in a completely new way. The company's new candle gives off a festive aroma perfect for winter, and unlike other candles, tastes as good as it smells.
Per a press release, the Flaming Hot Choc candle is made with a mixture of coconut oil and raw cocoa butter, and comes in two flavors. The spiced orange candle has "sweet notes of mandarin, cloves and cinnamon", which sounds like it would be a really good addition to a hot tea. I'm eager to try the second flavor, candy cane peppermint. Smith & Sinclair says the edible candle is the first of its kind in the world.
You can burn the Flaming Hot Choc candle the same way as you would any other (non-edible) candle. Smith & Sinclair suggests adding two teaspoons of melted wax into hot chocolate, for either a "spiced chocolate orange" or "warming peppermint flavor".
Emile Sinclair, head of innovation for Smith & Sinclair, says, "Christmas epitomizes cozy nights in with glowing candles, a roaring fire and a hot chocolate, so why not combine these two festive stalwarts and use our Edible Candle to pimp your hot chocolate!"
It appears that the candle is not yet listed on the company's website, but per the press release, they will be available online for £9.99 ($12.77). Shipping to the U.S. and Canada costs $15.34, but it seems worth it to be able to freak your friends and family out when you start eating candle wax in front of them.
If candles aren't particularly appetizing to you, Smith & Sinclair also sells edible fragrances, which can "add a playlist twist to the way you consume your drink". Another option, the company notes: "...Spritz onto skin and lick off...or get licked off". Very interesting, indeed.
Delivery to the U.S. takes 7-10 business days, so if you're ordering any randomly edible gifts for your friends and/or perhaps horrified family, make sure to place your orders soon. The website also notes that "during peak periods deliveries may take a little longer than usual." Enjoy your candles!


He started his tennis at the Quincy Tennis Club in Massachusetts, and was the 1921 Club champion. After moving to Canada, he studied medicine at McGill from 1920 to 1924 and developed into one of the best tennis players in Canada by the age of 24. He played on the Canadian Davis Cup team for eight straight years from 1923 to 1930, winning four matches and serving a stint as playing captain in 1926. He captained the McGill team in 1920, winning the Canadian intercollegiate singles and doubles titles that year. In 1923, he won the intercollegiate singles title again while serving as team president.
Crocker was rated as one of the top players in Canada and was commended by several critics of the game at the time, both in Canada and in the United States. He was Canada's No. 2-ranked player for four straight years from 1926 to 1929. His game was beautiful to watch, always steady but with flashes of brilliant play that indicated he had studied the game from the theoretical side. His serve was powerful and effective and he had an ability to receive everything well. He brought the crowd to their feet time and time again with hard drives off his forehand and his backhand shots down the side lines. His low volleys also were exceptionally good.
Crocker twice swept both the Ontario and Quebec provincial singles and doubles titles in 1923 and 1925. In 1923, he won the Canadian indoor singles title and was a finalist at the outdoor championships. He also won the Canadian singles titles in 1925 and 1929. In doubles play, he won three Canadian outdoor titles with Jack Wright, his McGill and Davis Cup teammate, in 1923, 1925 and 1929. In indoor play he teamed with Wright to capture three Canadian doubles titles (1922, 1925 and 1926).
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Mrs. Bennie Perry, 67, died July 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Beulah Baptist Church, 105 Wall St., Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m Saturday at the church. Burial will be at Eden Garden Cemetery, Eden, NC.
Bennie was the daughter of the late Floyd W. Caple, Sr. and Ruby S. Caple born in Anson County, North Carolina on June 22, 1951. She moved to New York City and lived there for several years. She later returned to North Carolina and this became her home. Bennie transitioned to her heavenly home on July 27, 2018 at Hospice Home of High Point, North Carolina after an extended illness. She was educated in Anson County Public Schools. She was employed at Polo Ralph Lauren for over 18 years until her health declined. Bennie was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Madison, North Carolina where she served as a Deaconess and a member of the Pastor's Aide Committee. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Willie B. Caple, Floyd W. Caple, Jr. and Johnny H. I. Caple; two sisters, Mary Florence Godfrey and Issie M. Merritt. She leaves to cherish her memories are her devoted husband, Deacon Lee S. Perry, Jr., son, Anthony Caple, daughter, Tara Hope (Richard) both of Greensboro, NC, a special grandson, Rashawn Caple; two step-sons Brian Hairston of Charlotte, North Carolina and Chad Clark of Reidsville, North Carolina; sister, Doretha Brown of Chicago, Ilinois. brother, McArthur Caple (Judy) of Tulsa, Ok.; brother-in-law, Lawrence Perry; sisters-in-law; Pam Caple, Lesley Caple, Arvelia Perry-Martin (Arthur),Shelia Perry-Mosley (Jeffrey); fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and a special great grandson Jo'Siyah Hope Lipscomb.
I worked with Bennie at Ralph Lauren for many years. She was always very kind and always had a good word to start your day. Many prayers and much love to your family.
Perry Jr., Sorry for the loss of your wife. You have our sympathy.
Perry, Jr. I am sorry for your loss, I will be praying for strength, peace, and comfort for you and your family.
We love you Bennie, you fought a good fight auntie, we will always cherish the trips to the beach and antique stores, you are truly a God send rest now my beautiful sweet auntie, love you!
P. J. I was sadden to hear about the passing of your wife. My family and I will hold you and your family up in prayer. My the love of Jesus Christ cover and shield you during this time.
Blessings to you. Sending condolences in the loss of your loved one.
So sorry to hear of the lost of your beautiful wife, may God bless you and give you peace during this time. Much love to you and the family.
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Offering encouragement as you think on a passage from the bible from the book of Philippians 4:8.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you PJ and the Family.
PERRY JR, SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR LOST, MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
P.J. sorry to hear of your lost, PRAYING FOR YOUR HEALING.
Perry, I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your wife. You and your family are in my prayers. May God surround you with his comfort and peace in the days ahead. Be blessed.
With love and condolences to the Perry family in your time of bereavement.
We are sorry to hear of your loss of your sweet Bennie. We will pray for you and your family as you work through this transition. Take care Lee.
Lee Jr.: Our prayers and thoughts are with you and the family at this time. Sorry we are not able to be there, but we are certain you know who to lean on during these times. God bless!!
PJ, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you comfort and peace during this difficult time.