Saint Mary’s students participate in hunger banquet meant to illustrate America’s socioeconomic divide
Julianna McKenna | The Observer Students who participated in the Oxfam Hunger Banquet sat on the floor of Haggar Parlor, where the event was held Tuesday evening. Hunger banquets are held at institutions across America throughout the month of November to demonstrate the realities of hunger.“It’s an experience to humble yourself and be grateful for what you have, but also to acknowledge that hunger is much more common than you might think,” senior and Student Diversity Board president Jazmin Herrera said. “It might be someone sitting next to you in class or someone that you know. The main purpose of the event is to raise awareness.” The event illustrate the impact of the socioeconomic divide in America as students were each assigned a different economic group and meal.“The 41 students who participated were randomly entered into a drawing and were placed in the lower class, middle class or higher class,” Herrera said. “The majority of people end up in the lower class because that is the real global ratio. Each group experienced the different classes through the meals that they were fed.”Students felt the occasion was an important opportunity to understand the challenges faced by many people across America. “I decided to attend because I had never heard of an opportunity like this,” freshman Angela Martinez-Camacho said. “It was a chance to see what it’s like for other people.”Martinez-Camacho noted the dread she felt sitting at a nice table while some of her peers had to sit on the floor. “I feel kind of bad because I already know that I will not finish my meal,” Martinez-Camacho said during the event. “I don’t like seeing people on the floor. Some of my friends are over there. If I could give them some of this I would.”For freshman Alok Agwick, sitting on the floor highlighted the separation between the different economic groups in America. “Seeing all the classes juxtaposed against each other really shows the struggle that people have in their lifetime,” Agwick said. “I definitely felt the separation because everyone else was sitting in chairs with different food options. We had to sit on the floor and had one thing to eat.” The event also raised awareness for the Mother Pauline Food Pantry, a new resource on campus that provides food and toiletries to students. Junior Kylee Abwavo said the pantry is a great resource for the College.“The Mother Pauline Pantry has helped me save money for college without having to worry about if I’m going to have enough food for a decent meal,” Abwavo said. “I hope that students will benefit from the pantry and try it out because it is a blessing when so many college students across the United States go to bed hungry.” Sophomore Karime Sanchez said she hopes the banquet will create a sense of awareness and help put into perspective the different backgrounds from which people come. “The hunger banquet teaches a lot of great things and creates a sense of awareness,” Sanchez said. “It really puts into perspective the different backgrounds that people come from and the different challenges people face. It really creates a desire to make a change and provide food for everyone.”Tags: hunger banquet, Mother Pauline Pantry, Student Diversity Board Students gathered in the Haggar Parlor on Tuesday evening to participate in the Oxfam Hunger Banquet, an event Saint Mary’s hosted to raise awareness for world hunger. The annual event focuses on the realities of hunger in America and occurs at different institutions across America throughout the month of November.
It doesn’t involve drugs or booze nor is it even necessarily illegal.But bottom line, the results can be the same. Next UpThe latest stats on “distracted driving” in Texas — who knew there was such a thing? — say it accounted for 100,687 accidents on Texas roads last year. That’s about one in every five wrecks on our highways.Here’s how bad it is close to home: A spokeswoman for the Texas Department of Transportation in Beaumont said there were nine deaths and 47 serious injuries connected to distracted driving in the eight Beaumont District counties — Chambers, Jasper, Jefferson, Hardin, Liberty, Newton, Orange and Tyler — in 2017.A wreck is a wreck is a wreck. That holds true whether the cause of the wreck is distraction by responding to a text while driving or by drinking oneself blind before turning the key. The damage can be just as severe or fatal. The fault can be just as final. That’s why the state of Texas has launched its “Heads up, Texas” campaign, a campaign name that may need some further explanation. Launch of the campaign comes during April, which is National Distracted Driving Month.The campaign by the TxDOT pertains to waiting to read or write or return text messages while you drive.It means you should forgo telephone conversations, fiddling with radio or music equipment while driving, eating or drinking or emailing or looking at photos.It means your head should be up and your eyes should be fixed on the road and your attention to driving should be undivided. It means your head should not be looking down at your phone.
That’s why Texas lawmakers passed a ban on texting while driving, which makes it illegal to read, write or send a text while driving. Fines can run up to $200 for an offense. The law went into effect Sept. 1.Forty-seven states ban texting and driving; for almost all, it is a primary offense, which means police can pull you over if they see you flouting the law.AT&T, working with the state, says a survey revealed that most Texas drivers readily concede that driving while using the smartphone is not smart — they know it is dangerous. Yet 89 percent — almost nine in 10 — still use the smartphone while operating their vehicle. Go figure.“Distracted driving is never OK,” said Ryan Luckey, assistant vice president of Corporate Brand Marketing for AT&T. “We’re proud to join TxDOT in sharing that message with Texans through revealing survey data and events that highlight the dangers and the new law.”Dr. Ali Osman of Neighbors Emergency Center Golden Triangle says parents should not only instruct their children about distracted driving, they should set the example.That means you.
Martha Sumrall always had an interest in local government, but didn’t begin her journey with the city of Mission until 2000: The Countryside native and now Mission resident became an administrative assistant to the city clerk and former Mayor Sylvester Powell Jr. She became the city clerk five years later, and hasn’t looked back since.After 20 years of being an integral piece of Mission, Sumrall’s journey has come to an end as she retires. She served under four Mission mayors and several city councilmembers, and sat through numerous evening meetings to fulfill her duty as city clerk. Her dedication to the city comes from her love of Mission, but she’ll miss the people more than anything, she said.“I’m a people person as much as I like to stay in the background,” Sumrall said. “I’ll miss kind of being in the know, [but] it’s really my friends, coworkers, residents you interact with — it’s definitely the people that I’ll miss the most.”Her motivation and inspiration to stay dedicated to Mission stemmed from wanting to see the city move forward, as well as from those she met along the way. Her position allowed her to interact with residents and elected officials, as well as staff and businesses, Sumrall said.As a city clerk, Sumrall administers the governing body meetings, records and archives office city documents and coordinates travel and training for city officials. She received her master municipal clerk certification in 2015, and served as the president of the City Clerks and Municipal Finance Officers Association in 2016.But as a longtime resident, Sumrall’s dedication to her position was coupled with her abundant knowledge of the past. She’s been able to share information with councilmembers and mayors about the history of the city, and Mayor Ron Appletoft said this was incredibly helpful as a new mayor.“She was always that steady person, that rock, [that] if you had a question, you could go to them,” Appletoft said. “When you’re new to being mayor or being on council, you don’t have the history, you don’t know where to look for the answers. She was always the one you could call.”Appletoft said Sumrall’s primary focus has always been to serve the city, and to do the best she can for its residents. He’s worked alongside Sumrall on the city council and then as a mayor for five years, in which Sumrall’s love for Mission has shined through, he said.To honor Sumrall and her dedication to Mission, the city held a farewell parade for her on her last day, April 30. City Administrator Laura Smith said Sumrall has been “an amazing presence at city hall” the last 20 years, as she quietly and selflessly offered guidance and advice while serving the community.“I will miss her, and am so honored to have worked alongside her for the last 15 years,” Smith said. “She is a Mission treasure.”Sumrall said she plans to take some time off and finish home projects before finding a part-time position that will give her some additional human interaction — but without night meetings.
Board makes appointments Board makes appointments July 1, 2007 Regular News
Outgoing Bar President Hank Coxe and former Bar Presidents Edith Osman and Herman Russomanno have been elected to two-year terms on the ABA House of Delegates.They will be joined by incoming Bar President-elect Jay White, who automatically gets a two-year term to the House of Delegates.The Bar Board of Governors made those appointments at its June 1 meeting. In other appointments, the board: • Named Howard A. Caplan of Jacksonville, J. Dudley Goodlette of Naples, Donna M. Krusbe of West Palm Beach, Theodore W. Small, Jr., of Deland, Daniel H. Thompson of Tallahassee, and Barbara Twine-Thomas of Tampa to two-year terms on the Florida Legal Services, Inc., Board of Directors. Cleveland Ferguson III of Jacksonville and Diana L. Martin of Palm Beach Gardens were chosen for one-year terms on the board.• Appointed Stacy Lynn Feinstein of Plantation, nonlawyer Mitchell Feld of Boca Raton, nonlawyer Barbara D. Geraghty of Ft. Myers, Billy J. Hendrix of Tallahassee, and Brian M. McDonnell of Palm Beach to three-year terms on the Florida Lawyers Assistance, Inc., Board of Directors.• Nominated Alan H. Aronson of Miami, Lisa L. Brody of St. Petersburg, David M. Chesser of Shalimar, Christopher B. Hopkins of West Palm Beach, Malcolm J. Pitchford of Sarasota, David A. Rowland of Tampa, Charles M. Trippe of Jacksonville, Melvyn Trute of Bay Harbor Islands, and Shirley J. Whitsitt of LaBelle for three vacancies for five-year terms on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners. The Supreme Court will make the final appointments.
June 15, 2009 Regular News THE WORKERS’ COMPENSATION PRACTICE COMMITTEE held the First Annual Mock Trial at the Offices of the Judge of Compensation Claims in connection with Law Week. Approximately 150 eighth-graders from Emerald Cove Middle School and Palm Springs Middle School attended. Six mock trials were held in all, based on the initial aggressor, wherein an employee was involved in an altercation with another employee at work, resulting in injury and the need for medical care. All three judges of compensation claims spent time with the students at the conclusion of the trial, answering questions. The event was chaired by Nicole Hessen of Rosenthal, Levy & Simon and co-chaired by Angel Kirkconnell and Bertha Penenori of Kelly, Kronenberg, Martin and Fichtel. Other volunteers included Judge Timothy Basquill, Judge Mary D’Ambrosio, Judge Shelley Punancy, Jane McGill, Nesryn Escandar, Tom Hedler, Jane-Robin Wender, Venise Wilkinson, Yolando Hewling, and Michelle Southen. Pictured is Judge Basquill with students from Palm Springs Middle School. Workers Comp Practice Committee holds First Annual Mock Trial
Pro bono service awards nominations due November 12 Each year, the Florida Supreme Court and The Florida Bar give special recognition to lawyers, groups and a member of the judiciary who have freely given their time and expertise in making legal services available to the poor. The 2014 Pro Bono Service Awards nominations are due by Nov. 12 . The awards ceremony will be held at the Florida Supreme Court at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 30, 2014 . Awards include: 1. The Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award Presented annually by the Chief Justice to an attorney to recognize extraordinary contributions in assuring the availability of legal services to the poor. Named for the late Miami civil rights lawyer Tobias Simon, the award represents the Supreme Court’s highest recognition of a private lawyer for pro bono service. All current recipients of The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Awards are considered for this prestigious award as are direct nominees who have demonstrated exemplary pro bono service over the course of their careers. Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award Nomination The Tobias Simon Pro Bono Service Award Past Recipients 2. The Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award This award is given to an outstanding attorney residing in each of the state’s 20 judicial circuits and to an outstanding attorney among the out-of-state Florida Bar members. Florida Bar President’s Pro Bono Service Award Nomination 2014 Pro Bono Service Awards Circuit Chairs President’s Pro Bono Service Award Recipients by year 3. The Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendation This statewide award recognizes a law firm which has demonstrated a significant contribution in the provision of pro bono legal services to individuals or groups that cannot otherwise afford the services. This award recognizes extraordinary commitment on the part of a law firm to provide access to the courts for all Floridians. Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendation Nomination The Chief Justice’s Law Firm Commendation Past Recipients 4. The Chief Justice’s Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award Also presented by the Chief Justice, this award recognizes a voluntary bar association that has demonstrated a significant contribution in the delivery of legal services on a pro bono basis to individuals or groups that cannot otherwise afford the services. This award recognizes an extraordinary commitment to provide access to the courts for all Floridians. Chief Justice’s Voluntary Bar Association Pro Bono Service Award Nomination The Chief Justice’s Voluntary Bar Pro Bono Service Award Past Recipients 5. The Florida Bar’s Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award With nearly 26,000 members, the Young Lawyers Division includes all lawyers in good standing under age 36 and all new Florida Bar members of any age for their first five years in practice. The award will be given to the division member who best exemplifies the highest ideals of public service. Young Lawyers Division Pro Bono Service Award Nomination YLD Pro Bono Service Award Past Recipients 6. The Distinguished Judicial Service Award Presented by the Chief Justice, this award is presented for outstanding and sustained service to the public, especially as it relates to support of pro bono legal services. See past recipients of the Distinguished Judicial Service Award. Distinguished Judicial Service Award Nomination Distinguished Judicial Service Award Past Recipients For additional information, contact Dorohn A. Frazier at dfrazier@flabar.org or (850) 561-5764. October 1, 2013 Regular News Pro bono service awards nominations due November 12
October 1, 2016 publication in the Disciplinary Actions Disciplinary Actions Prepared by The Florida Bar’s Public Information and Bar Services Department _______________________________________________________________ The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined 26 attorneys — disbarring four, revoking the licenses of four, suspending 12, and publicly reprimanding six. Four attorneys received more than one form of discipline; three were placed on probation and one was ordered to pay restitution. Marcy Elizabeth Abitz, 12227 S.W. 52nd St., Cooper City, suspended until further order, effective immediately, following an August 9 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2002) According to a petition for emergency suspension order, Abitz appeared to be causing great public harm. A Bar investigation found that she misappropriated more than $8,900 in funds that were sent to her in error and should have been immediately returned to the sender. (Case No. SC16-1358) Robert D. Adams, P.O. Box 173228, Tampa, permanently disbarred, following an August 25 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1996) Adams and two lawyer colleagues intentionally targeted and caused the wrongful arrest of an opposing counsel in a high-profile case for the benefit of themselves and their client. Adams concealed evidence and lied about his conduct. (Case No. SC14-1054) Brett Michael Anthony, 1151 Virginia Ave., Altamonte Springs, suspended for 10 days, effective 30 days from an August 11 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2012) Upon reinstatement, Anthony is further placed on probation for three years, following an August 11 court order. Anthony failed to notify the Bar of several criminal cases and the determination of guilt and/or convictions against him, as required. (Case No. SC16-482) Nicholas Michael Athanason, 1236 66th St. N., St. Petersburg, to be publicly reprimanded following a July 7 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1989) Athanason is further placed on probation for one year. A Bar audit revealed that Athanason failed to properly monitor and supervise trust accounting practices and procedures for his firm’s trust account. The audit also found seven instances in which Athanason disbursed approximately $1,000 belonging to clients and third parties who could not be located by his firm. (SC16-995) Mark Carmel, 301 Clematis St., Suite 3000, West Palm Beach, to be publicly reprimanded following a July 28 court order. Carmel is a licensed New York attorney practicing immigration law in Florida and is subject to the jurisdiction and disciplinary rules of the Supreme Court of Florida. Carmel was hired to help obtain a visa for a client. When the client changed his mind, he requested a refund. Carmel had done some work on the case, and mistakenly deposited the refund check into his law office account. (Case No. SC16-57) Sunilda E. Casilla, 12905 S.W. 42nd St., Suite 217, Miami. The Supreme Court granted Casilla’s request for a disciplinary revocation, with leave to seek readmission after five years, effective 30 days from a July 14 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2006) Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Disciplinary charges pending against Casilla involved several real estate transactions. (Case No. SC16-827) Curtis Marlow Elmore, 408 W. University Ave., Apt. 9D, Gainesville. The Supreme Court granted Elmore’s request for a disciplinary revocation, with leave to seek readmission after five years, effective 30 days from a June 23 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2001) Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Disciplinary charges pending against Elmore involved a foreclosure action against clients. (Case No. SC16-804) Bruce Charles Fehr, 430 Stanford Drive, Flintstone, Ga., suspended until further order, following a July 6 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1995) Fehr pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Georgia to one count of possession of child pornography. He was sentenced to three years in federal prison. (Case No. SC16-1173) David A. Fernandez, 1023 Manatee Ave., W. Fl. 7, Bradenton, to be publicly reprimanded following a June 23 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2010) Further, Fernandez shall undergo an office procedures and recordkeeping analysis under the direction of the Diversion/Discipline Consultation Service. He shall also complete The Florida Bar’s ethics school. Fernandez did not act diligently in representing several clients. In some instances, he did not adequately communicate and he failed to file necessary paperwork with the courts. (Case No. SC16-980) Adam Robert Filthaut, P.O. Box 173228, Tampa, permanently disbarred, following an August 25 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2000) Filthaut and two lawyer colleagues intentionally targeted and caused the wrongful arrest of an opposing counsel in a high-profile case for the benefit of themselves and their client. Filthaut concealed evidence and lied about his conduct. (Case No. SC14-1054) Patrick John Hammergren, 114 E. Gregory St., Pensacola. The Supreme Court granted Hammergren’s request for a disciplinary revocation, with leave to seek readmission after five years, effective 30 days from a July 21, 2016, court order. (Admitted to practice: 2003) Hammergren must also pay restitution of $4,500 to three former clients. Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Disciplinary charges against Hammergren included noncompliance with Rule 3-5.1(h) affidavit, practicing law while suspended, client neglect, and misrepresentation. (Case No. SC16-831 Paul Aaron Herman, 4801 Linton Blvd., Suite 11A-560, Delray Beach, to be publicly reprimanded following a July 14 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1984) After being hired, Herman failed to pursue the objectives of the representation and failed to keep the client reasonably informed about the status of the matter. (SC16-1048) Samuel Harker Lanier, 3791 A1A S., Suite B, St. Augustine, suspended until further order, effective 30 days from an August 1 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1980) Lanier pleaded no contest to several charges including possession of cocaine, a felony; driving while license canceled, suspended, or revoked, a misdemeanor; and possession of drug paraphernalia, a misdemeanor. Lanier was sentenced to drug offender probation for 24 months for the felony charge and 12 months of probation for the possession of drug paraphernalia charge to be supervised by the Department of Corrections. He failed to notify the Bar, as required, of his felony charge and judgment of guilt. (Case No. SC16-1352) Cory Matthew Meltzer, 5499 N. Federal Highway, Suite J, Boca Raton, permanently disbarred on consent effective retroactive to May 12, following a June 16 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2007) Meltzer was the subject of several pending disciplinary matters. Meltzer was charged with patient brokering, a felony, and one count of attempted solicitation of motor vehicle accident victims, a misdemeanor. Meltzer entered a plea to a charge of attempted patient brokering, a misdemeanor. (Case No. SC16-910) David Barry Newman, 7 Times Square, New York, N.Y., to be publicly reprimanded following a June 23 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2010) Newman had a conflict of interest in representing several clients in trademark matters before the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. One client was not aware of the conflict. (Case No. SC16-47) Stephen Michael Newman, 7108 Fairway Drive, Suite 125, Palm Beach Gardens. The Supreme Court granted Newman’s request for a disciplinary revocation, with leave to seek readmission after five years, effective immediately, following a June 23 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1976) Disciplinary revocation is tantamount to disbarment. Disciplinary charges pending against Newman involved a guilty plea to grand larceny, a felony, in the state of New York, where he was also admitted to practice law. (Case No. SC16-647) Michael Olshefski, 3925 S. Nova Road, Suite 4, Port Orange, suspended until further order, effective 30 days from a July 6 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2006) Olshefski was found in contempt for noncompliance. He failed to respond to an official Bar inquiry regarding a complaint. (Case No. SC16-656) Jean M. Picon, P.O. Box 410004, Melbourne, suspended effective 30 days from a June 30 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2003) Picon was suspended until further order pending the outcome of the appeal of an underlying disciplinary matter. (Case No. SC15-385) David S. Rothenberg, 1 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 1200, Ft. Lauderdale, suspended until further order, effective 30 days from a June 28 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2006) Rothenberg pleaded and was adjudicated guilty in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, to one count of possession of child pornography, a felony. (Case No. SC16-1127) Aubrey George Rudd, 1250 S.W. 27th Ave., Suite 306, Miami, suspended for three years, effective April 1, following a June 23 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1991) Rudd was the settlement agent for two real estate transactions that he mishandled. He or his law firm prepared settlement statements that contained numerous misrepresentations. In each instance, documents indicated that the borrower provided hundreds of thousands of dollars to close a transaction; however, bank records did not reflect that the borrower provided any funds to close the transaction. (Case No. SC15-1506) James L. Schmidt II, 4771 Bayou Blvd., #191, Pensacola, suspended until further order, effective 30 days from a July 14 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1982) Schmidt was found guilty by a jury in the U.S. District Court in Brooklyn, N.Y., of one count of felony money laundering. According to the indictment, Schmidt was involved in an illegal scheme to sell counterfeit securities with no monetary value to unwitting investors. (Case No. SC16-1240) Marlon Alphanso Smikle, 708 Secret Harbor Lane, Unit 307, Lake Mary, suspended effective immediately, following a June 2 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2014) Smikle pleaded no contest in circuit court to practicing law without a license, a felony. He had been suspended previously in October 2015 for three years. (Case No. SC16-949) James C. Stewart, Jr., 3811 Airport Pulling Road N., Suite 205, Naples, disbarred effective immediately, following a June 23 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1984) Stewart became a delinquent member of The Florida Bar on October 1, 2013. Three days later, he prepared a deed and other documents for transferring a condominium from a client to the client’s daughter. After receiving the executed documents and checks for fees and recording costs, Stewart failed to record the documents and failed to communicate with the client or the primary counsel. (Case No. SC15-1670) Philip Stillman, 3352 W. Mallory Blvd., Jupiter, to be publicly reprimanded by publication in the Southern Reporter following a June 16 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1990) Stillman violated Bar rules regarding responsibility for nonlawyer employees. Respondent admitted to routinely accepting several referrals each month from a nonemployee who, unbeknownst to him, was improperly soliciting clients for the firm. (Case No. SC16-905) Jeffery Toney, P.O. Box 579, Crestview, suspended for 90 days, effective 30 days from a July 7 court order. (Admitted to practice: 1994) Further, upon reinstatement, Toney is placed on probation for two years. While working at an immigration center, Toney engaged in misrepresentation with clients, federal immigration agencies, and the court. He also engaged in the unlicensed practice of law by leaving his signature stamp at the immigration center to be used by a nonlawyer employee who had previously been disbarred. (Case No. SC15-1347) Anne Leah Weintraub, 15 Paradise Plaza, #347, Sarasota, suspended for six months, effective 30 days from a May 5 court order. (Admitted to practice: 2004) Weintraub failed to read loan documents in her personal real estate transactions that contained inaccurate information before signing them. She was also the account holder of a firm trust account that generated two insufficient funds notices in transactions handled by another attorney in the firm. (Case No. SC15-1343) Court orders are not final until time expires to file a rehearing motion and, if filed, determined. The filing of such a motion does not alter the effective date of the discipline. Disbarred lawyers may not re-apply for admission for five years. They are required to go through an extensive process that rejects many who apply. It includes a rigorous background check and retaking the bar exam. Historically, less than 5 percent of disbarred lawyers seek readmission. October 1, 2016 Disciplinary Actions
The race will consist of a large number of runners, similar to the Wisconsin adidas Invitational the team participated in last month.Hopkins said the Gophers just need to run the race they’re capable of running.“At [the national meet], people try to be a hero, people try to do things they’re not capable of, and you catch a lot of people at the end,” Hopkins said.The men’s team’s lone survivorThe Gophers’ season came to an end Friday as they failed to qualify for nationals.Though they didn’t qualify as a team, redshirt junior Aaron Bartnik solidified a spot on the national roster as an individual with his fourth-place finish.Bartnik said he expects the meet to be challenging.“I’m extremely excited for the level of competition that will be there, just to be able to see where I stack up,” Bartnik said. “I don’t know what I’m capable of yet as an athlete. I’m excited to see what I can do against the best field in the nation.”Bartnik said his teammates were very supportive of his individual effort.“I’m excited that Aaron is going to the national meet,” head coach Steve Plasencia said. ”The only sad news is that we won’t have a full team there.” Gophers prepare for final meetLiam James DoyleGophers redshirt junior Kaila Urick runs the final stretch of the Roy Griak Invitational at the Les Bolstad Golf Course on Sept. 27. Matt GreensteinNovember 20, 2014Jump to CommentsShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via EmailPrintIn what head coach Sarah Hopkins called a “really quick turnaround,” the Gophers will race at the NCAA championships Saturday just eight days after placing second at the NCAA Midwest regional.Hopkins has set the goal of placing in the high teens for the team.At last year’s meet, Minnesota placed 20th in a field of 31 teams.“Improving on last year’s performances is definitely something we want to accomplish,” redshirt junior Liz Berkholtz said.Hopkins said the team has an extra level of motivation at the thought of beating last year’s team finish.“I really think there’s a bit of a competitive nature in all of them. Knowing that the team last year was 20th has everybody in the back of their heads wanting to come out with a finish better than 20th,” Hopkins said.Berkholtz and fellow redshirt junior Kaila Urick both finished with career-best 6K times last week at the NCAA Midwest regional.“We need to just keep doing what we’re doing. We just have one more week, so we need to focus on running and get the job done,” Urick said.The meet will consist of the 30 top teams in the nation, and Hopkins said she expects it to be exciting.“It’s the national championship, so everybody that’s there is good, which makes it fun,” Hopkins said. “In some ways, there’s less pressure even though it’s the biggest meet of the year. If you lose to teams, they’re all good. There’s nobody there that shouldn’t be there.”
DOMINGO, 25 de septiembre (HealthDay News) — La compasión por sí mismas puede ayudar a las personas recién divorciadas a pasar uno de los periodos más difíciles de la vida, sugieren investigadores.Explicaron que la compasión por sí mismo, una combinación de amabilidad con uno mismo, un reconocimiento de la humanidad común y la capacidad de dejar que las emociones dolorosas pasen, “pueden fomentar la resistencia y los resultados positivos ante el divorcio”.Los investigadores de la Universidad de Arizona estudiaron a 38 hombres y 67 mujeres con una edad promedio de 40 años que habían estado casados durante más de trece años y que se habían divorciado tres a cuatro meses antes, en promedio. Los que tenían niveles más altos de compasión por sí mismos pudieron recuperarse más rápido del impacto emocional del divorcio.El estudio aparece en una próxima edición de la revista Psychological Science.Los hallazgos podrían resultar útiles para ayudar a las personas a afrontar mejor la desolación de la separación y el divorcio, sugirieron los investigadores.
The New York Times:SLEEP seems like a perfectly fine waste of time. Why would our bodies evolve to spend close to one-third of our lives completely out of it, when we could instead be doing something useful or exciting? Something that would, as an added bonus, be less likely to get us killed back when we were sleeping on the savanna?“Sleep is such a dangerous thing to do, when you’re out in the wild,” Maiken Nedergaard, a Danish biologist who has been leading research into sleep function at the University of Rochester’s medical school, told me. “It has to have a basic evolutional function. Otherwise it would have been eliminated.”Read the whole story: The New York Times More of our Members in the Media >