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Indeed, my patriotic values — shaped by my familial roots — are a mosaic of the American ethos. On my paternal side, my American lineage dates back to the 1600’s. I am a direct descendant of the Second Earl of Warwick who financed the Mayflower that brought the first pilgrims to America. Moreover, a Suggs male has... |
I define patriotism as the manner in which one lives their life, in ways granted by and in order to contribute to their country. I therefore believe that it is one’s patriotic duty to protest injustices of any kind. I have walked this walk: I proudly marched at the Women’s March on Washington, I held up my “disarm hate... |
Rachel Suggs |
When President Trump and others disagree with me, calling the players unpatriotic, I understand their perspective. They believe that the flag represents the hard work and ultimate sacrifices that men and women in arms have made for our freedom, with each star and stripe symbolizing a fallen soldier who died to ensure t... |
Yet, it is because of my military bloodline that I am drawn to exactly what American soldiers have been fighting to protect. My grandfather and his forefathers fought to defend the |
I am confident that if my grandfather were alive today, he would not feel disrespected. |
Rather, he would applaud the football players, precisely because they were peacefully protesting on national television without fear of government prosecution. It would be as if they were showing my Grandfather that his service and sacrifices were worth it. |
Likewise, due to my knowledge of my mother’s history, I am grateful to live in a country that protects the right to protest and I do not take it for granted. My mother still struggles with the psychological consequences of witnessing unspeakable acts of violence and police brutality committed against the black communit... |
Thus, I view the “taking a knee” movement as something that the NFL players are not only free to do, but are called on to do. Many of them have been personally impacted by the corrosive effects of racial discrimination, and it was through protests by those who came before them that the road for their own career success... |
Nevertheless, while the player ‘s form of protest is honorable, if someone were to bum, sit on, vandalize, or denounce the flag in any other way, I would feel deeply offended on behalf of my military family. However, instead of expressing hate towards America or a group of people, the NFL players are showing the desire... |
For as long as the American flag is waving, the correct treatment of it will remain at the heart of controversy, as is the beauty and fragility of our democracy. Viewing this divisive debate through the lens of a descendant of a funder of the Mayflower, and as a first generation immigrant, I affirm that kneeling for th... |
As for me, I hope that the country I love, that my family has helped to protect and build, as well as start a free life in, will continue to provide me and future generations with the inspiration to protest injustices. In the sense that kneeling for the flag is an act that the flag ‘s message protects, kneeling for the... |
5 responses to “Take A Knee? Staples Students Take A Stand. |
1. Dan, as always, thank you for your support of TEAM Westport’s Teen Essay Contest. I hope many people will take the time to read the four winners’ thoughtful, persuasive, and well-written pieces. |
2. Eric William Buchroeder SHS '70 |
Anyone curious as to why CK isn’t protesting much any more except that he’s out of a job because of racism? IMO he could have pulled all his objectives off if he’d selected a venue outside of the stadium. He’d still have a job, the NFL would still be corrupt and most importantly (in this country) the football fans ... |
3. Eric William Buchroeder SHS '70 |
I guess they didn’t think any of the Parkland students were more deserving. |
4. Dan- Thanks for posting these incredibly well written contest winners. |
Too bad they can’t be required reading for all football team owners, as well as all our politicians and elected representatives- top to bottom. |
Through captivating content strategy, diligent user experience best practices and brilliant design, CHIEF brought over 40 different websites together to create It's Your Yale. |
An Ivy League Website in a League of Its Own |
40 different websites, each with its own design and content: this was the Yale University employee portal experience before CHIEF came along. To meet the needs of staff from various departments, all with different goals and priorities, Yale needed to create a single, streamlined center of information for all employees.... |
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We began with a robust discovery phase, making the journey up to New Haven for an immersive series of strategic and UX stakeholder interviews and focus groups designed to help us get in the heads of Yale’s distinct employee groups. We came back to CHIEF with a solid understanding of user needs, goals and priorities, an... |
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To tackle the build, our team utilized agile methodologies: with scrum meetings, cross-functional design work and strategic iterations of development, we maximized our time and enhanced our process, collaborating with Yale every step of the way. The team used JIRA software to develop and manage the backlog, handle spri... |
During development, we trained Yale’s content managers on the easy-to-manage Drupal CMS, allowing them to migrate content from the many sites being replaced by the new system and alleviating frustrations brought on by the complicated nature of managing 40 different systems. |
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The Result |
The new is both a visually captivating and user-friendly website that harnesses the school’s storied brand, reminding visitors that Yale’s commitment to excellence is as firm in the digital world as it is on the hallowed campus grounds themselves. |
And the client said it best themselves: “CHIEF was very professional and sensitive to dealing with different organizations with competing agendas, driving toward solutions. CHIEF delivered client satisfaction that I have rarely experienced, even in comparison with large management consulting firms. They have a broad an... |
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Preventing Strains and Sprains – June 2013 |
Lifting, pushing and overreaching are common causes of strains and sprains. Any job that requires you to sit or stand bent in an awkward position for long periods of time can cause excess strain on muscles. Most strains and sprains affect the back, arms, and shoulders. However, there are some very simple things you can... |
Many strains and sprains occur because of poor material handling. Workers lift things that weigh too much or they lift incorrectly. Lift correctly by bending your knees, not your back. Carry loads close to your body. Injuries can occur when workers try to pull or lift a heavy or awkward object without help or lift an o... |
Get help with heavy loads. Don’t try to move or lift an object you can’t handle. Instead of lifting a 75-pound load, break it down into smaller parts. If you can’t break it down. Get help from a mechanical device or lift it with another worker. Make sure moving equipment works properly or it will cause you to strain un... |
Change your working positions frequently. Chronic strain due to an unchanging work position can weaken your back, arms, and shoulders. Adjust working heights to prevent slumping or excessive reaching. A vicious cycle develops when chronic strain continues; muscles become less able to withstand strenuous activity and gr... |
Take care of your whole body with exercise, proper posture, a sensible diet, and adequate rest. If your muscles or ligaments have weakened over time from lack of exercise or age, you are more apt to get a strain or sprain than if you are physically fit. |
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How To Increase You Home's Value with a Weekend Painting Project |
You don't have to hire a professional painting crew to get a professional paint job! Here's a list of all the tips and tools you need to turn dull rooms into beautiful escapes and increase the value of your home at the same time! |
First, you must decide what preparation work needs to be done to your walls. Walls should be clean and free of holes and blemishes. Spend a little time filling nail holes and any cracks with caulking. This crucial step will make for a clean finished product. Make sure you give it enough time to dry. |
Next, prep the space for the actual act of painting. Remove any furniture or accessories. Lay down plastic sheets or cloth drop cloths to protect your floors. If drop cloths aren't in your budget, consider laying down pieces of cardboard or newspaper around your room's edge. Finally, use blue painters tape around trim,... |
Once you have prepped the space, it's time to make a trip to your local home improvement or paint store to pick out the color. Do you have an inspiration room you've found in a magazine or book? Have you taken a look at, or Are you wanting to match your walls to a specific object or fabric? |
The color and style of paint your room is a big choice. If you need help deciding on what colors are most popular today don't shy away from from the display of brochures available in any paint department. The latest house designer trend this year is avoid seasonal colours. Greys and stone colours are the new neutrals. ... |
Now, it's all about the right tools. Be sure to select brushes based on the type of paint you choose. There are different brushes for latex, oil, and stains. Use brushes for cutting in around edges and do the bulk of your work with rollers. Just be sure to wash out whatever tools you use at the end of each day. If you ... |
Get that perfect ceiling line with a pro edger. It looks like a long piece of metal with a handle and helps you create that professional line. No cutting-in experience is required! Plus, don't forget to pick up pole extenders and step ladders for those hard to reach places. |
Paint in a well-ventilated space and only on warm days. Paints must be applied in temperatures above 35 degree (and most about 50). If you want to go green with your paint be sure to select only zero-voc paints. They cost only a fraction more and kind to both the environment and your body. |
Painting is a simple and very rewarding task. It can be one of the least expensive ways off breathing new life into an old space and adding hundreds or even thousands of dollars of value to your home. Be sure to take your time doing the prep work and your hard work is sure to pay off big -- in style or in impressing bu... |
Gender-bending Hit Puts Spin On Blues |
April 18, 1997 |
The history of pop music is filled with ''done me wrong'' novelty tunes, especially by African-American artists. |
There are songs such as Oran ''Juice'' Jones' ''Walkin' in the Rain,'' in which the guy finds his woman fooling around. And there are tunes like ''She's Got Papers'' by Betty Wright and Richard ''Dimples'' Fields that take it from the flip side. |
Now comes ''Bill,'' a straightforward blues song by Californian Peggy Scott-Adams that is black music's newest novelty hit. |
In the latest entry in the aggrieved-lover canon, Scott-Adams' heroine doesn't lose her husband to another woman. She loses him to another man - specifically, to Bill. |
''My man was a queen who thought he was a king,'' Scott-Adams laments. |
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