By on May 5 2025 10:08 AMComments Off on Businesswoman Cindy Horne wins election to Heath City Council and member of the Heath Board of Adjustments won her campaign for the Place 1 seat on Heath City Council Horne’s campaign emphasized a commitment to giving the residents of Heath a transparent voice on the city council that is focused on improving infrastructure and the economic environment of Heath and its surrounding communities “I am incredibly humbled to be entrusted with this opportunity by the voters in Heath to be one of their voices on City Council,” said Cindy Horne “I am truly grateful for all of those who supported me and helped me throughout this campaign.” I promised to be a transparent leader who will stand up for our city’s residents and who will work to keep Heath the best place to live I’m excited to get to work in serving the community I care so much about,” Horne concluded and community leader running for the Heath City Council Cindy is currently the Precinct 3C Chair and serves on the City of Heath’s Board of Adjustments She has a Bachelor’s Degree in History and Political Science and a Master’s Degree in Education The publishing of any public announcement or paid political advertisement on this news site or in our print edition does not imply a political endorsement on the part of Blue Ribbon News; we welcome all candidates to submit their announcements   , , Businesswoman Cindy Horne wins election to Heath City Council added by on May 5, 2025 10:08 AMView all posts by Editor → Ally Sentnor said she was "starstruck" after hearing one of her idols compare her to none other than Lionel Messi Heath made the comparison during "The Re-CAP Show," which she hosts with her partner and Angel City FC forward Christen Press "I think she's phenomenal," Heath said of the U.S. women's national team and Utah Royals attacker. "Ally Sentnor is a must-watch. Her rookie season, she was doing things that I haven't seen anyone do in this league, period. We've seen glimpses of it with the U.S. women's national team as well. "I'm going to say something very strong right now. I have not seen a woman's player that has demonstrated Messi-like qualities. The way that I will describe it is the way that she moves, and especially in the pocket, and her ability to have equal amounts of goals and assists, to me, is a trait that I haven't seen in the women's game." Sentnor burst onto the scene in 2024, a year that saw her named a NWSL Rookie of the Year finalist, U.S. Soccer Young Female Player of the Year, and also featured her first senior cap with the USWNT. The 21-year-old has carried that momentum into 2025, earning several more USWNT caps and scoring a screamer against Colombia on her first start. Sentnor was asked about Heath's comments following the Royals' 2-0 loss to the North Carolina Courage on Saturday. "I was a little bit starstruck all day yesterday, I'm not gonna lie," Sentnor said, adding that Heath attending the University of North Carolina influenced her own decision to play for the Tar Heels. "Tobin is a player that I've looked up to for a very, very long time. [She's] one of the reasons I committed to go to North Carolina in the first place, so to have her say those words about me not only gives me confidence in a time where our team isn't doing as well, but just really makes me continue to fight for my dreams and my goals." Though she admitted that being compared to Messi may be slight overkill, Sentnor said she wants to impact games in a similar manner to the Argentine legend. "I will never be Messi," Sentnor said. "I have so much respect for him and I watch him all the time, so I do try to emulate some of my game off of him. "But I love players like him. Watching some of those Champions League games this week, those players that when they get on the ball, you just kind of hold your breath. You know something really great is going to happen. "So I want to try to be that player for both my team and for the fans. They deserve to have fun watching. So I want to bring that to the women's game, while also contributing to goals and and wins for this team." Subscribe to BuzzFeed Daily NewsletterCaret DownHeath Ledger’s Resurfaced Response To People Calling “Brokeback Mountain” “Disgusting” Has Left Fans Both Incredibly Impressed And Incredibly Emotional“How incredibly progressive and mature I wish we could say that things have drastically improved since this time but we seem to be going backwards again now.” “I was sort of at the time, ‘Oh, OK… whatever.’ I’m always like, ‘It’s all in good fun,’” Jake said ‘It’s not a joke to me — I don’t want to make any jokes about it.’” “The pure fact of it is it transcends a label; it’s human get over the fact that there’s two men — that’s the point!” Heath said “The movie is not a story about an epidemic or a virus or something that can be cured in a hospital We’re showing that love between two men is just as infectious and emotional and strong and pure as it is with heterosexual love,” he added several fans wound up discussing how horribly Brokeback Mountain was treated amid its release with the actors consistently questioned about its gay love portrayal and finding themselves at the center of anti-gay jokes One person cited the 2006 MTV Movie & TV Awards, where Justin Timberlake and Eva Mendes presented Jake with the “Best Kiss” award. When Eva read out, “The best kiss goes to…” Justin said it’s the fellas,” before jokingly swerving Jake on stage HEATH — The town election ballot consists primarily of incumbents seeking reelection as well as a few positions that have no candidates running on the ballot three-year term — incumbent Robyn Provost-Carlson three-year term (two positions available) — incumbent Alice Wozniak There are no candidates on the ballot for a three-year term on the Municipal Light Board or a three-year term on the Mohawk Trail Regional School District School Committee Those interested in filling an empty spot on the ballot can pursue a write-in campaign the candidate’s name and address must be written clearly on the ballot An earlier version of this story included the names of incumbents whose terms were ending rather then the names on the ballot you agree with our use of cookies to personalize your experience measure ads and monitor how our site works to improve it for our users Bill Belichick's girlfriend Jordon Hudson was raised by her parents in Maine Jordana Comiter is an Associate Editor on the Evergreen team at PEOPLE Her work has previously appeared in Women’s Health Magazine Cindy Ord/Getty ; Jordon Hudson/ Instagram Special thanks to Leslie McGettingan for her love and help with the problems he had over the years A celebration of life will be held up at the Willow Creek Canyon at a later date Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application passed away unexpectedly at his home on March 1 1975 to Roger and Jan (Bengard) Kasperbauer at the Manning General Hospital Heath worked in agriculture most of his life working in pork production and specializing in swine management He was a member of the Central Church in Carroll where he developed a deep relationship with God He was a terrific trap shooter and competed and won many events across the nation Heath also liked to ride his Harley Davidson Motorcycle and belonged to the “LOS” (Least of Saints) Christian Motorcycle Club.  Syrus Stice ; 7 grandchildren and two on the way; brother Kenzie Weitl,and Jenna Kasperbauer; and many nieces Heath’s presence will be missed by all of those who love him March 15 at the Central Church in Carroll with a Celebration of Life to begin at 12:00 p.m A private family burial will be held at a later date Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.caldwellparrish.com.  Add to Calendar Add to Calendar This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Georgia passed away unexpectedly on January 1 Donald Arthur McCorkle and Sheila Liles McCorkle Heath’s unexpected passing comes as a shock to all his loved ones who are still reeling from the devastating loss Heath lived a vibrant life and impacted everyone he met While we have lost a beloved member of our family many have lost a friend and loved one in him No matter how you knew Heath or what influence he had in your life he would be by your side in a heartbeat if you needed him Heath will be remembered for his wicked smarts and witty sense of humor Heath was named a National Merit Finalist and graduated from Emory University on May 14 He worked many years as a QA manager in health and safety/quality assurance/compliance and was focused and committed to creating safe and efficient workplaces He was employed at Osmose Utilities at the time of his passing Heath was married to Allison McCorkle in Birmingham Kaylen (17-year-old daughter) and Hudson (13-year-old son) he had devoted much of his time to helping those struggling with addiction/alcoholism Heath was passionate about breaking the stigma of addiction and the family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to Shatterproof.org (https://shatterproof.org/give) a national non-profit organization dedicated to reversing the addiction crisis in the United States.  Visitation for family and friends will be held at West Cobb Funeral Home and Crematory in Marietta Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text Thanks for visiting ! 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Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. of Lawrence passed away peacefully April 24 Heath was born August 31,1972 to John D Morris and Barbara Cheek Reynolds in Lawrence He graduated from Lawrence High School in 1992 and worked at various restaurants in town where he enjoyed socializing with customers and co-workers alike He loved spending time with friends and family playing video games and was a Star Wars superfan Heath was preceded in death by his Grandparents Jack VW & Margaret Cheek; Uncle Robert Cheek; Step-Father Stephen Kyle Harper; Step-Father Michael Reynolds; Cousin Robert Harrell & Nephew Reece Massey He is survived by his Mother Barbara Cheek Reynolds of Lawrence; Sister Penny (Joe) Candrilli of FL; Niece Kyla Candrilli of FL; Nephews Michael Candrilli of FL Ryan Candrilli of GA; as well as many Aunts He also had remained close to his Step-Sisters Jeanne (Steve) Everett of TX Jennifer Harper of Lawrence and Whitney Harper of Topeka; Step-Brother Brandon (Lynne) Harper of OK; and their families Visitation will be held at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home 601 Indiana St in Lawrence at 2 pm In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Novus Life Care Hospice 1333 Meadowlark Ln Ste 204 Kansas City Online condolences made at rumsey-yost.com Kansas owned and operated publication covering key news and providing important information for the Lawrence and Douglas County We operate without a paywall so that everyone can read our coverage, regardless of ability to pay. Please click here to support us if you are able The Times is a proud “aspiring entrepreneur” member of Local Independent Online News (LION) Publishers We are happy to consider individual requests to republish content; however no content from this site may be republished without express permission We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money We have been notified of spam calls to our families requesting paypal payments for their services Please do not provide any information or make any payments over the phone and contact us directly should you receive these calls The family of Virginia Randolph Heath created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories © 2025 Heritage Funeral and Cremation Services Made with love by funeralOne passed away peacefully at home on Saturday  John was a lifelong resident of Gulfport born and raised by Robert and Mary Lou Heath He graduated from Gulfport High School and went on to earn a degree in Accounting from Mississippi State University in 1970 John began his career at Arthur Anderson in New Orleans before returning to the coast to establish his own accounting practice they raised two children and cherished their time with three grandchildren  John was known for his generosity and commitment to serving others He was an active member of the Gulfport community contributing to numerous organizations including the Kiwanis Club He was also a highly regarded treasurer for many Republican political campaigns earning a reputation as one of the best campaign treasurers in Mississippi John was a member at at First Presbyterian Church Gulfport and was a current member of Westminster Presbyterian Church He also loved attending prayer breakfast weekly on Friday mornings often rising early to enjoy the sport he loved "GO FISH," captured his enthusiasm perfectly His other love and prized possession was his boat the Loophole which was loved by all who spent time on that boat creating precious memories with his family on numerous trips throughout his life  John is preceded in death by his parents Mary Katherine Woltz (Matt) and John Bart Heath (Brie); his grandchildren  Services will be held at Westminster Presbyterian Church on Thursday Friends may visit one hour prior to the service at 11 a.m with burial to follow service at Evergreen Cemetery.  donations can be made to the Memorial Fund for the Salvation Army in Gulfport Heath's fundraising page for The Salvation Army.  is honored to serve the family of John Stegall Heath.  and passed away at his beloved home in Augusta dedication to doing his best in all endeavors Lewis lived on his family’s farm and pitched in to help with the farm’s many chores When he wasn’t playfully teasing his brothers and sisters he pulled weeds in the cotton patch and shook dirt off the freshly harvested peanuts before they were set out to dry Lewis even claimed a farm animal for himself: a white goat became his special pet coming and going through the back door of the house as it pleased!  he received his parents’ permission to enlist in the United States Navy he served on the USS Salisbury Sound in Okinawa Japan in addition to his deployment to the Philippines George found that his family had been forced to leave their beloved Hawthorne farm because the land had been claimed by the federal government to build the Savannah River Site (SRS) George fulfilled the promise he had made to his parents nearly 4 years earlier by continuing his high school education He drove the local school bus while completing his final year of high school and graduated from Statesboro High School in 1955 Soon thereafter George began working as a Mail Carrier for the United States Postal Service His clients were always impressed with George’s kind manner superior professionalism and dedication to serving them When a stray dog followed him day after day on his assigned mail route he adopted the dog and took Pluto home to be part of the family George was recognized for 30 years of driving his mail truck without any tickets or violations He may have perfected his driving skills early in life when Grandmother McClain allowed him (and only him) to drive her Model A Ford!  Over the years the Heaths traveled to Germany and several other states while visiting their son Stanley Following his well-earned retirement from the Post Office after almost 43 years of service Lewis and Ann spent hours each day working in their yard He took pride in keeping the pine straw raked and the hedges neatly clipped even caring for his neighbors’ yards when they were unable to do so Lewis thrived on projects like pouring a cement pathway in the backyard building a wooden play structure for his grandchildren For the last 14 years George volunteered weekly for the Savannah River Archeological Research Program (SRARP) where he shared his personal recollections and experiences as a one-time resident of Hawthorne When walking through land that was originally part of Hawthorne George could identify the location of his family’s home by finding the many rose bushes his mother planted all those years ago or the long-leaf pine tree that marked the boundary of his family’s farm He took responsibility and commitment seriously and rarely missed his volunteer day with SRARP George was featured in SRARP’s short documentary “Reconstructing Hawthorne” which received several local awards The film can be viewed here https://vimeo.com/183063004  George Lewis Heath is survived by his devoted wife of 69+ years He was heart-broken by the untimely death of his younger son Stanley Neal Heath (Amie) in 2022 Adoring grandchildren are Lauren Heath (Jesse) as well as three precious great-grandchildren Lewis showed a strong interest in family history and genealogy often sharing stories about his late parents he enjoyed spending time with his siblings and did so quite often: Betty Heath Dye (Harold (Jackie); the late Daniel Martin Heath (Glenda); Mildred Heath Boswell; and the late Earlene Heath Bennett (Bobby).  down-to-earth gentleman who worked with his hands his entire life George Lewis Heath lived 91+ years with integrity Donations in George Lewis’ honor may be made to the Savannah River Archeological Research Program (SRARP) the organization for which George volunteered and about which he was deeply connected SRARP - SC Institute for Archaeology and Anthropology | University of South Carolina  Funeral service will take place on Saturday George Lewis’ family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00am - 11:00am Kenneth Word will officiate and interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park in Augusta Honorary pallbearers include Keith Stephenson and Buddy Wingard Please sign the guestbook at www.thomaspoteet.com OK (KTUL) — The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced the sentencing of 46-year-old Heath Lloyd Taylor Taylor was sentenced to life in prison for drug conspiracy Taylor’s co-defendants were sentenced at hearings held between October 16 The following seven members of the drug trafficking organization were sentenced for drug conspiracy: Five more members of the drug trafficking organization were sentenced for possession with intent to distribute controlled substances: “There should never be any doubt that there are countless victims of drug trafficking and the violence associated with it,” said DEA Dallas Special Agent in Charge Eduardo A “Defendant Taylor and his associates took advantage of individuals and showed no concern for those who stood in their path of destruction Sentences of this nature are a win for our victims and a warning to drug traffickers.” “Drug trafficking and the illegal activity associated with it continues to threaten the safety of the general public throughout our communities Life in a federal prison should serve as a reminder to those who think they fly under the radar that they are and will continue to be our target ATF remains committed to working with our law enforcement partners to keep illegal substances out of our communities and investigating those responsible,” said ATF Special Agent in Charge Bennie Mims “This was an outstanding joint investigation with our state and federal partners to dismantle and prosecute a complex criminal organization,” said OBN Director Donnie Anderson “We want this to send a strong message that we will aggressively pursue those who think they can safely run their criminal network while behind bars.” “The sentencings announced today conclude a months-long investigation and prosecution of a nefarious group that distributed large quantities of dangerous narcotics in and around the Poteau area,” said United States Attorney Christopher J “Thanks to the cooperative work of federal Taylor and his co-defendants are off the streets and their drug operation has ended.” Marshals Service pending transportation to a designated United States 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Upgrade now. Kendi speaking on “Stamped From The Beginning” at Toronto International Film Festival (Photo by Tommaso Boddi via Getty.)The efforts of the Trump administration to purge DEI (“diversity equity and inclusion”) programs from the federal government bureaucracy have revealed an enormous amount of confusion about what DEI actually is (or was) In part this is due to the way it was sold by its practitioners who often presented it as a straightforward extension of the ideas and principles that animated the civil rights movement of the 1960s many of their claims were a lot more controversial If there is any hope for resisting the full-fledged assault that is taking place it should begin with a re-examination of these claims with an eye to producing a more defensible body of doctrine Like most people who work in large bureaucratic organizations I have attended several diversity seminars and training sessions over the past decade I also chose to observe a similar session in my children’s high school I had a rather foreboding sense that the ideas being presented about racial justice were not just controversial but unnecessarily controversial I felt that the instructors were making claims and picking fights over issues that didn’t really need to be settled for the purposes of the program DEI proponents have encouraged an extremely controversial approach to affirmative action that in many cases abandoned any concern over procedural fairness in order to achieve targeted outcomes Many Republicans who complain about DEI use the term as a synonym for this style of affirmative action What I would like to focus on instead are the controversial theoretical and philosophical claims that played such an important role in the ubiquitous training seminars (e.g I trust that these claims will be recognizable to anyone who has attended such a seminar (if not then congratulations you’ve been attending better seminars than I have) I want to pick out five issues that I think need to be re-examined The first three constitute factual claims that despite having been widely accepted in the progressive discourse around race in the United States are either false or else constitute extreme simplifications of complex states of affairs The final two constitute claims about justice that are either incorrect or hugely controversial Persuasion is also the home of American Purpose, Francis Fukuyama’s blog, and the Bookstack podcast simply click on “Email preferences” below and make sure you toggle on the relevant buttons Email preferences I do not want to suggest that the current backlash could have been avoided if only proponents of DEI had been more cautious in their claims It does however seem to me that if one is going to address such an important set of civic issues and especially if the training is going to be mandatory then the curriculum needs to be absolutely bullet-proof or unnecessarily controversial claims—otherwise you are just handing ammunition to your critics exactly how the standard DEI curriculum was handled many people will easily recognize the following claims which I tend to think of as “the five dogmas of DEI”: It is important for people to know that “race” is no longer considered a useful scientific concept It is also important for them to know that the major physiological differences that can be observed between human population groups from different geographic regions are quite minor from a biological point of view So even though human beings may look quite different from one another in our external appearance these differences are superficial; from a biological perspective we are all very closely related and quite similar with respect to our major features or even one gene distinguishes all the members of one so-called race from all the members of another so-called race.”) These claims are at best confusing (in part because they invoke very difficult philosophical concepts what does it mean for something to be “real”?) But there is also at least one sense in which the claim is false and ancestry is a straightforward biological concept (Determination here means that if two individuals have the same ancestry The claim made in The Power of an Illusion is actually a confused interpretation of an argument made a long time ago by Richard Lewontin who calculated that approximately 85% of the genetic variation found in humans occurred between individuals and 15% between geographically dispersed population groups that race had no taxonomic significance in human biology This statement is often interpreted as the claim that race has no “genetic basis,” or that it is “not real.” The problem with Lewontin’s argument is that even though a point-to-point comparison of each genetic locus will not allow one to distinguish members of one race from another examining the correlations that exist within all of this variation can be used to determine an individual’s ancestry send it off to a company that does DNA testing and find out what your racial background is It does nothing to advance the cause of racial justice to deny these well-known facts If educators really need to use philosophical terminology, the correct thing to say would be that race is not a “natural kind.” Race is a folk concept, similar to when we say that someone has “caught a cold.” There is, in a sense, no such thing as a “cold” virus, because the term refers to a heterogeneous collection of viruses that don’t have much in common Scientific journals therefore do not refer to cold viruses they use much more specific terminology (rhinovirus But it would be highly misleading to claim that colds are “an illusion,” or that they are a “social construct.” DEI Must ChangeJohn McWhorter·Feb 7Read full story2 Stereotypes Are FalseConsider a claim about groups such as “men are stronger than women.” This can be interpreted in different ways If it is understood as a claim about averages (“on average men are stronger than women”) or probabilities (“any randomly selected man is likely to be stronger than a randomly selected woman”) then it is true But if it is taken as a universal generalization (“each and every man is stronger than each and every woman”) then it is false It follows that universal instantiation based on such a claim (“he is a man so he must be stronger than her”) is invalid via unwarranted universal generalization and instantiation This reasoning is not difficult to explain or understand and the intuition about fairness is very widely shared The takeaway lesson is that we need to be very cautious when moving from making claims about groups to making claims about individuals the way that many anti-racism educators have tried to encourage this caution is by telling students that these beliefs about groups are stereotypes The easiest shortcut to making this argument is to claim (fallaciously) that the statement expressing the stereotype is inaccurate because it is false as a universal generalization This has resulted in enormous confusion among Americans about what is and is not racist. For example, expressing the view that “Asians work hard in school” would be widely derided as the expression of a racist stereotype. Yet even though this claim is not true universally, it is nevertheless accurate—on average Asian students in the United States spend much more time doing schoolwork than white or Black students it expresses an important fact about the world since hard work is the predominant factor explaining Asian-American educational success educators may put themselves in the unenviable position of either denying what seem to most people obvious statements of fact is further exacerbated in discussions of “implicit bias” or “unconscious bias,” since many of these biases arise from stereotypes (which generate the implicit associations The problem is that the term “bias” is intrinsically pejorative It sounds contradictory to speak of an “accurate bias,” and yet many of the examples given in anti-racism exercises of implicit or unconscious biases are based on stereotypes that are accurate it reinforces the mistaken idea that all stereotypes are inaccurate This again commits the educator to denying plain facts about the world In some cases this is probably meant as a bromide rather than a statement of fact to encourage optimism about the potential for progressive social change While obviously we are capable of suppressing innate dispositions it is true that racism would be a great deal easier to eliminate if it was entirely learned behavior—we could simply stop teaching it to children or modeling it for them Contrary to this optimistic claim, the current scientific outlook on the psychological foundations of racism is nuanced. The basic tendency to classify the social world into in-group/out-group and to act more cooperatively toward members of the in-group than the out-group and so those who fixate on race as the primary basis of in-group/out-group differentiation have most likely picked this up from the social environment and because the physical differences underlying racial classification are fairly salient children are perfectly capable of inventing racism for themselves without any instruction (or on the basis of extremely subtle cues) they need not witness any intergroup antagonism or prejudice Even observing patterns of mutual support may cause them to demarcate the social world along racial lines which may combine with their own exophobic tendencies to generate racism If one is dogmatic in the insistence that racism must have been learned from someone it can easily produce a witch-hunt mentality aimed at locating the sources of the racism that the supposedly innocent children are suddenly manifesting This can lead teachers to suspect that parents are racist parents to suspect that schools are racist (The difficulty that everyone has locating all of this racism probably contributes to the belief in widespread subconscious racism or implicit bias.) although we are not hardwired to be racist humans are by nature groupish and exophobic dispositions that can easily lead to racism the social emotions implicated in this complex lead many people to find racism psychologically gratifying We are not all innocent until corrupted by society; the seeds of racism lie within our own minds Our job must be to ensure that they are not allowed to grow which requires that we be vigilant with respect to our own psychological tendencies McIntosh’s original checklist has attracted hundreds of imitators and has proven to be a lightning-rod for controversy Many people have objected to these checklists on the grounds that they are divisive but there is a more glaring problem with them which is that they (almost invariably) fail to draw an important distinction between the forms of privilege that they identify which whites enjoy by virtue of their membership in their racial group but simply because their racial group forms the demographic majority in American society This confusion has become ubiquitous in DEI instruction. For example, one privilege checklist widely used with U.S people believe that I am trustworthy and I will not steal something,” but also “The majority of the staff at my school look like me.” These are obviously quite different A white person studying in China might still enjoy the former privilege but obviously would not enjoy the second That’s because the second question is not really diagnosing racial privilege it is merely identifying consequences of being in the majority demographic group The problem with failing to draw this distinction is that while the advantages that stem from racial privilege are clearly unjust (everyone should be able to walk around a store without attracting suspicion merely because of their race) the advantages that stem from majority privilege are not necessarily unjust (should everyone be able to attend a school at which the majority of teachers are of their own race?) the benefits are just a consequence of having mainstream tastes and preferences McIntosh lists the greater ease with which white Americans are able to find a competent hairdresser as a form of white privilege But she then goes on to claim that white privilege creates a system of racial dominance This invalid inference leads to all sorts of problematic conclusions the inclusion of majority privilege on these checklists is tacitly anti-integrationist insofar as it suggests that members of racial minority groups are dominated merely by being in the minority within a society This conclusion has been amplified by the tendency to use morally charged terms such as “white supremacy,” to describe any institution in which whites form the numerical majority the term “white supremacy” invoked images of the KKK and so the demand to “end white supremacy in America” would have received overwhelming endorsement Through the confusion of majority and racial privilege the demand to end white supremacy has now become a great deal more controversial because of the implication that white supremacy can only be ended by making it so that whites no longer form a demographic majority this claim lends support to the “great replacement theory,” which is often dismissed as paranoid but has received unexpected support from the use of these privilege checklists with their clear implication that ending white privilege will require drastic reduction in the white share of the population Another major concept popularized by DEI initiatives is “structural racism” or “systemic racism.” These terms are intended to describe circumstances in which larger social systems reproduce objectionable racial inequalities without any specific social actor necessarily engaging in discriminatory behavior many facially neutral job requirements can have the effect of limiting access for members of certain racial groups It is therefore important to examine any requirement that has this sort of disparate impact in order to determine whether it is justifiable This set of ideas has unfortunately encouraged another shortcut, in which DEI educators treat the mere existence of racial disparity as sufficient evidence of “systemic racism.” This generates the view that Matt Yglesias refers to as “disparityism,” which basically collapses the distinction between structural racism and racial disparities in outcome Instead of treating unequal outcomes as grounds for suspicion that some unjust discrimination is occurring which must be investigated further in order to render a verdict disparityism jumps directly to the conclusion that the outcome (This is most prominent in the work of Ibram X who defines racism as the existence of racial disparity in outcome.) To arrange things in a style that will be familiar to DEI supporters, I would recommend the following: Given the unpleasant character of many of the attacks that have been made against DEI education and the teaching of “critical race theory,” one would like to be able to offer a wholehearted defense of the curriculum it would have to be the case that all empirical claims were based on clear scientific evidence and every normative statement was well thought-out DEI has contributed to a great deal of confusion about race and racism in American society I understand that some things are difficult to explain and that the claims on the right-hand side of the table above are more complicated than the ones on the left But they are also a great deal more accurate While I sympathize with the motives of those who make the claims on the left and try to make the argument a bit too easy Proponents of DEI need to come back with something stronger with a body of doctrine that one can reasonably expect the entire population to accept Joseph Heath is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto and writes the Substack In Due Course Follow Persuasion on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles, podcasts, and events, as well as updates from excellent writers across our network. And, to receive pieces like this in your inbox and support our work, subscribe below: In-group bias can occur along entirely arbitrary lines and has formed naturally among kids wearing red versus blue t-shirts, or being allocated into groups by adults based on their alleged fondness for one painter over another. Should we say that being groupish can easily lead to T-shirtism? It's also not clear that in-group bias makes us innately exophobic. In fact, studies suggest people are mostly neutral / indifferent to "innocent" strangers. Exophobia kicks in when our ingroup feels in some way threatened - the defense mechanism is innate but needs to be triggered by a real or perceived threat, whether e.g. from predators or a rival human group. While race itself may no longer be the barrier to success that it once was, as evidenced by the academic achievements of African immigrants in the UK and US, the insidious impact of sustained intergenerational poverty and underachievement has created a different form of social capital. That heritage of slavery and racism persisted through the twentieth century in Jim Crow laws. Black and white people were not allowed to marry in Virginia until 1967. DEI programs may have made inaccurate or controversial claims, but the legacy of racial prejudice and discrimination remains. ReplyShare4 replies19 more comments...TopLatestDiscussionsNo posts Kendi speaking on \u201CStamped From The Beginning\u201D at Toronto International Film Festival (Photo by Tommaso Boddi via Getty.)The efforts of the Trump administration to purge DEI (\u201Cdiversity equity and inclusion\u201D) programs from the federal government bureaucracy have revealed an enormous amount of confusion about what DEI actually is (or was) I also chose to observe a similar session in my children\u2019s high school I felt that the instructors were making claims and picking fights over issues that didn\u2019t really need to be settled for the purposes of the program you\u2019ve been attending better seminars than I have) Persuasion is also the home of American Purpose, Francis Fukuyama\u2019s blog, and the Bookstack podcast simply click on \u201CEmail preferences\u201D below and make sure you toggle on the relevant buttons Email preferences or unnecessarily controversial claims\u2014otherwise you are just handing ammunition to your critics which I tend to think of as \u201Cthe five dogmas of DEI\u201D: It is important for people to know that \u201Crace\u201D is no longer considered a useful scientific concept or even one gene distinguishes all the members of one so-called race from all the members of another so-called race.\u201D) what does it mean for something to be \u201Creal\u201D?) The claim made in The Power of an Illusion is actually a confused interpretation of an argument made a long time ago by Richard Lewontin This statement is often interpreted as the claim that race has no \u201Cgenetic basis,\u201D or that it is \u201Cnot real.\u201D The problem with Lewontin\u2019s argument is that examining the correlations that exist within all of this variation can be used to determine an individual\u2019s ancestry that colds are \u201Can illusion,\u201D or that they are a \u201Csocial construct.\u201D such as \u201Cmen are stronger than women.\u201D This can be interpreted in different ways If it is understood as a claim about averages (\u201Con average men are stronger than women\u201D) or probabilities (\u201Cany randomly selected man is likely to be stronger than a randomly selected woman\u201D) then it is true But if it is taken as a universal generalization (\u201Ceach and every man is stronger than each and every woman\u201D) then it is false It follows that universal instantiation based on such a claim (\u201Che is a man so he must be stronger than her\u201D) is invalid This has resulted in enormous confusion among Americans about what is and is not racist. For example, expressing the view that \u201CAsians work hard in school\u201D would be widely derided as the expression of a racist stereotype. Yet even though this claim is not true universally, it is nevertheless accurate\u2014on average Asian students in the United States spend much more time doing schoolwork than white or Black students is further exacerbated in discussions of \u201Cimplicit bias\u201D or \u201Cunconscious bias,\u201D since many of these biases arise from stereotypes (which generate the implicit associations The problem is that the term \u201Cbias\u201D is intrinsically pejorative It sounds contradictory to speak of an \u201Caccurate bias,\u201D and yet many of the examples given in anti-racism exercises of implicit or unconscious biases are based on stereotypes that are accurate it is true that racism would be a great deal easier to eliminate if it was entirely learned behavior\u2014we could simply stop teaching it to children or modeling it for them Contrary to this optimistic claim, the current scientific outlook on the psychological foundations of racism is nuanced. The basic tendency to classify the social world into in-group/out-group Perhaps the single most influential piece of writing in the DEI canon is Peggy McIntosh\u2019s \u201CWhite Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack.\u201D This article introduced the idea of a \u201Cprivilege checklist,\u201D which white students are asked to go through in order to reflect upon the advantages they have enjoyed in life by virtue of their race McIntosh\u2019s original checklist has attracted hundreds of imitators and has proven to be a lightning-rod for controversy This confusion has become ubiquitous in DEI instruction. For example, one privilege checklist widely used with U.S people believe that I am trustworthy and I will not steal something,\u201D but also \u201CThe majority of the staff at my school look like me.\u201D These are obviously quite different That\u2019s because the second question is not really diagnosing racial privilege such as \u201Cwhite supremacy,\u201D to describe any institution in which whites form the numerical majority the term \u201Cwhite supremacy\u201D invoked images of the KKK and so the demand to \u201Cend white supremacy in America\u201D would have received overwhelming endorsement this claim lends support to the \u201Cgreat replacement theory,\u201D which is often dismissed as paranoid Subscribe now Another major concept popularized by DEI initiatives is \u201Cstructural racism\u201D or \u201Csystemic racism.\u201D These terms are intended to describe circumstances in which larger social systems reproduce objectionable racial inequalities This set of ideas has unfortunately encouraged another shortcut, in which DEI educators treat the mere existence of racial disparity as sufficient evidence of \u201Csystemic racism.\u201D This generates the view that Matt Yglesias refers to as \u201Cdisparityism,\u201D which basically collapses the distinction between structural racism and racial disparities in outcome This obviously needs to be factored out if one wants to assess racial inequality in the distribution of goods like housing (which tend to be owned by older people) Making judgments of equality and inequality between groups is incredibly difficult for this reason and the teaching of \u201Ccritical race theory,\u201D one would like to be able to offer a wholehearted defense of the curriculum Joseph Heath is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto and writes the Substack In Due Course Follow Persuasion on X, LinkedIn, and YouTube to keep up with our latest articles as well as updates from excellent writers across our network to receive pieces like this in your inbox and support our work Entrepreneur® and its related marks are registered trademarks of Entrepreneur Media LLC Marketers couldn't discern how many people engaged with an ad (let alone whether it led to a sale) Static forms of advertising also couldn't be adjusted in real-time making it challenging for brands to enhance their messaging or target specific consumer segments Digital advertising has changed the industry Businesses can now leverage data analytics to track performance and adjust campaigns in real-time the digital landscape doesn't stop evolving founder of Heath Media and an expert in digital marketing content creation and social media advertising asserts that brands must adapt to new technologies consumer expectations and competitive pressures to keep ahead of the game Heath, with over 15 years of experience, has worked with businesses of all sizes to develop high-performing ad campaigns. He has built a community in the advertising space, with over 350,000 subscribers on YouTube. Through Heath Media he helps brands maximize their advertising potential with an aim to create campaigns that drive clicks and business growth His in-depth understanding of the advertising ecosystem guides him in predicting industry shifts and helping companies make data-driven marketing decisions Navigating AI in the Landscape of AdvertisingHeath states that one of the most striking shifts in digital advertising today is the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) He notes that AI has long been present in online advertising to some extent machine learning or automated bidding strategies its impact has expanded dramatically in recent years Platforms like Meta and Google now handle much of the heavy lifting in targeting and optimization Success in advertising now hinges on factors such as the ad creative's quality and the offer's strength Many brands struggle in this new landscape because they focus on overly safe ads that fail to capture attention "Digital users are exposed to hundreds of ads every day it's natural to be ignored," Heath remarks visually striking and engaging ad creatives that grab attention immediately The Challenge of Short-Term Thinking in Ad AssessmentHeath also points to the issue of short-term thinking in ad measurement Platforms like Meta and Google provide real-time data allowing businesses to track ad performance instantly This can be problematic because brands tend to undervalue the long-term impact of their advertising efforts due to this short-term focus Those who only measure the immediate return on ad spend (ROAS) and ignore the broader effects of brand building may face additional challenges often take a long-term view because they recognize that repeated exposure to an ad can lead to purchases weeks The tides in digital advertising are bound to change presenting new opportunities and challenges believes one of the upcoming shifts will be improvements in tracking accuracy Privacy regulations have made it more challenging for advertisers to track user behavior across the internet Heath predicts that major platforms will find ways to improve data tracking while still complying with privacy laws "If platforms can track ROI more accurately brands will be more willing to spend on ads This would lead to even more competitive digital marketplaces," he shares Changes in Content Creation Besides smarter tracking Health anticipates AI revolutionizing content creation As AI-powered creative tools become more sophisticated small and mid-sized businesses may be able to access production-quality ad creatives without needing expensive design teams Heath believes AI-driven content generation could level the playing field allowing smaller brands to compete with industry giants A Look at the Role of Influencer MarketingLastly Heath foresees influencer marketing becoming more pivotal in digital advertising He has observed that brands that combine paid media with influencer partnerships often see exponential growth Leveraging influencers' credibility and audience trust can This will translate to higher engagement and conversion rates Creativity and Innovation in the Future of AdvertisingUltimately Ben Heath's expertise provides a glimpse into how brands can navigate these shifts strategic thinking and a willingness to embrace new technologies We'll be in your inbox every morning Monday-Saturday with all the day’s top business news best advice and exclusive reporting from Entrepreneur Pete passed away in the comfort of his home Pete was a proud 1987 graduate of Hiland High School Peter went on to earn a bachelor's degree in communications from The Ohio State University where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Alpha fraternity the two spent 19 years of marital bliss and raised 3 wonderful children Pete dedicated his career to ensuring excellence in Quality Control for Robin Industries within their healthcare division Pete was a family man who loved to be involved in his children’s endeavors He was a constant presence at their various activities over the years always cheering them on and encouraging them on and encouraging their passions with warmth and enthusiasm This dedication to family was at the heart of who Pete was Pete's free time often consisted of cheering on the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes football teams He also found enjoyment in golfing on a sunny day He attended the Northwest Church of Christ in Canton where he participated in the community of faith that provided him with support and fellowship Grayson Heath and Emersyn Heath of the residence; granddaughter Adam (Michelle) Heath of Dover; step-brother Steve (Diane) Yoder of Sugarcreek; in-laws and Kathy Kruger of Massillon; brother and sister in law Frank Kruger III of East Canton and Dana (Matt) Snyder of Canton Delaney (Anthoni) Kruger and Monroe Snyder Funeral arrangements have been made with the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home in New Philadelphia Visitation will be held from 4-7 PM on Friday The funeral service will begin at 11 AM on Saturday with Preachers John Wright & Jay Conn officiating Burial will take place at the Schoenbrunn Meadow Burial Park in New Philadelphia Memorial contributions can be made to Traditions Hospice Linn-Hert Geib Funeral Home & Crematory - New Philadelphia Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here the core of who Brandon Singleton was always remained the same kind-hearted person as an adult that he was when he was a little boy with success in almost every sport coming so naturally to him His passion for sports continued his whole life and was something he passed on to both of his sons He even found a way to maximize his time outdoors spending years as an irrigation technician for the grounds of many golf courses Brandon was always so happy working outdoors with his hands But those annual beach trips with his family by the ocean were when you saw Brandon with the biggest smiles One of the things that made us all want to spend more time with Brandon was that he knew how to have fun Whether it was laughing and joking with his family or having mischievous fun with his high school buddies He made things happier and lively but he was also loyal always taking up for and standing by those he loved Brandon and Heather were inseparable from the very beginning The high school sweethearts grew up together and their love grew right along with them romantic love for one another but the very deepest of friendships during their 32 years of marriage Not many people get to experience the kind of love that Brandon and Heather shared - and will continue to share because their love for one another is the kind that transcends physical time on Earth Any tribute to Brandon must focus on what he viewed as his greatest accomplishment in life – his family Brandon is survived by his loving wife Heather and their three beautiful children: a daughter Sydney (Dustin) of Nashville They each embody the very best parts of their father and most importantly they had a daddy who left no doubts about how much he loved them and how proud he was of each of them who gave Brandon a home filled with good food and love and support for everything he did; his brother Slade (Jessica) with whom he shared not just the bond of brotherhood but the closest of friendships all of Cherokee;  an aunt Linda Craig (Gary) of Candler; an uncle Kevin Brown (Angie) of Clyde; and nieces and nephews: Natalie Brandon is preceded in death by his father who considered Brandon and Slade the lights of his life; his grandparents We take comfort that he has reunited in heaven with these people who meant so much to him Brandon figured out the most important things in life before many of us did but because of his loving wife and three beautiful children He reminded us all that his family was all he ever needed in life A funeral service to celebrate the life of Brandon will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm prior to the funeral service Crawford / Ray Funeral Home and Cremation Service is deeply honored to be caring for the Singleton family Written by Phil BlechmanLast updated on May 1st Retired pro bodybuilder Phil Heath is often considered the most genetically gifted athlete to step on a bodybuilding stage Olympia titles — tied with Arnold Schwarzenegger for the second-most wins in history and knowledge greatly influenced his success In a late April 2025 interview with Chris Williamson Heath specified the 10 exercises that helped propel him to the top [Related: Is the Overhead Press Worth It for Hypertrophy?] Heath’s instinctual first choice is the incline press noting the perks of upper chest aesthetics I always want that shelf up here; it looks great in t-shirts Incline movements bias the clavicular head of the pectoralis major. (1) These fibers run down from the collarbone and are crucial to the mid-pec gap. Dumbbells off the shoulder comfort. Lateral raises are unmatched for medial delt development. Why not overhead presses? Though an efficient delt exercise, shoulder presses bias the front delts regardless of the angle.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phil Heath (@philheath) Heath suggested keeping the arms straight and raising the weights to the sides Some recommend avoiding leading with the elbows Heath ensures symmetrical elbow flexor growth via preacher curls Preacher curls provide stability and shoulder flexion allowing for better focus and lower biceps tension While preacher curls contribute to biceps gains, the brachialis muscle may grow more from preacher curls than the biceps. (2) Curls with the arms behind the body appear to be a superior biceps builder as they train the biceps in their lengthened positions [Related: 4 Studies to Determine the Best Biceps Exercise] “Hack squats for sure,” Heath said regarding how he builds massive legs. “It feels powerful to be in that position.” The Hack squat platform allows Heath to squat safely and with heavy weights in any stance, depending on which part of the leg he aims to target. Looking to connect with fellow fitness lovers like you? Head to the BarBend Community Forum to ask questions, share advice, and talk all things training. Face pulls are Heath’s pick for 3-D rear delts; they strengthen the shoulder complex, help correct front-to-back imbalances, and develop the upper back. Attach the rope roughly eye-level, keep the forearms vertical, and keep the upper arms approximately parallel to the floor during the entire movement.  Triceps pushdowns are accessible, shoulder and elbow-friendly, and feel amazing. That said, don’t rely solely on pushdowns for triceps development, as they minimize the key stretch crucial to triceps growth.  “I’m getting a good stretch and different contractions,” Heath explained, compared to incline dumbbell presses. Flyes create greater chest expansion, enhancing tension and muscle damage across a wider area of pec fibers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Phil Heath (@philheath) Heath goes underhanded when performing bent-over rows to avoid forearm strain and drive his elbows back Pull-ups primarily target the lats. A wide grip helps involve more of the teres major. Electromyographic analysis found that using a wide, overhand grip maximizes upper lat activation. (3) Heath rounds out his top 10 with the stepmill cardio machine and you can sculpt your glutes and quads.” Cardio exercise promotes fat loss Phil is a native New Yorker passionate about storytelling The views expressed on this site may come from individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the view of BarBend or any other organization BarBend is the Official Media Partner of USA Weightlifting Copyright © 2025 · BarBend Inc · Sitemap This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page He served in the United States Marine Corp where he completed a tour of duty in Iraq He graduated Virginia College with an associates degree in business He liked spending time and joking around with his best friend Christian Debuty and Christian's wife Drew Phillips and Clancey Melton; grandmother Dom; and many more other loved family and friends You are encouraged to share a memory of Heath and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial webpage and guestbook at www.companionfunerals.com Companion Funeral Home and the Cody family are honored to assist his family with these arrangements 4 Princeton3/31/2025 1:29:00 PM | Men's Lacrosse Supporters of the Korey Brooke Heath Memorial Scholarship at Arkansas Tech University have planned a fund-raising golf tournament for summer 2025 The inaugural Korey Heath Memorial Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday Registration for the three-person scramble is $150 per player Full details are available on the flyer below Heath was a senior nursing student at ATU when brain cancer claimed her life on May 29 She was a member of the ATU University Honors program and earned multiple Dean’s List awards in recognition of her academic achievement at Arkansas Tech Heath received her nursing degree posthumously in December 2023 Jeremy Schwehm announced they were initiating an effort to establish a scholarship at ATU in Heath’s memory Read more about the scholarship at www.arkansastechnews.com/atu-faculty-seek-to-memorialize-former-student Goodner is working with ATU students Elizabeth Aquilar Shilo Reed and Elli White from the ATU leadership studies program to plan the golf tournament Visit www.atualumni.com/koreyheathgolf to register for the tournament Send e-mail to kgoodner@atu.edu for more information TECH ACTION Heath was inspired to create ASL videos several years ago by a deaf fan of his music who sent him sign language interpretations of his songs. Araya Williams a hearing interpreter and longtime friend of Heath helped coordinate the ASL talents along with Myers to bring his seventh studio album Faith “What I’ve learned from Araya and others is that Deaf culture values the arts and creative expression by Deaf artists,” shares Heath “This is really a collaborative effort with Deaf performers Created in partnership with Sonshine Interpreting, The Ache ASL videos feature interpretations performed by Deaf artists: Williams “The beauty and value of making any content accessible to the Deaf community cannot be understated,” states Williams founder and visionary at Sonshine Interpreting “We were honored to collaborate on the creation of Brandon Heath’s latest album in American Sign Language “Deaf people are one of the top three largest unreached people mainly because of the communication barrier,” adds Williams noting that there is only one complete ASL Bible so there needs to be translation done in every other country’s sign language.” promote and celebrate the Gospel through music By subscribing, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy ©SAINT Mxxxxxx is gearing up for its next apparel drop for Spring/Summer 2025. Headed by co-founders and Yuta Hosokawa and Cali Dewitt the new release features the brand’s signature vintage-inspired streetwear in an array of graphic tees The back of the T-shirts offers additional artistry including a depiction of the Joker surrounded by daggers and a bat silhouette formed by “HAHA” lettering alongside the phrase “ANARCHY BEGINS.” January 6th at Hope Presbyterian Church in Spicer January 5th at the church and continue one hour prior to the service Burial will be at Clover Leaf Cemetery in Willmar Arrangements are with Harvey Anderson & Johnson Funeral Home in Willmar and Phyllis (Lundquist) Augustson in Willmar She attended elementary school at Lincoln and Lafayette and graduated from Willmar High School in 1959 She continued her education at the University of Minnesota Judy was united in marriage to Donald Heath at First Presbyterian Church in Willmar After marriage Judy and Don lived in married student housing through the University of Minnesota then began a forty-year period living outside of Minnesota nine in California – split between northern CA and southern CA Judy was a very active volunteer wherever she lived She was particularly active in aerobics and did not just attend the exercise sessions but became a social group that participated in civic and charitable organizations She was a volunteer in Memorial City General Hospital of Houston TX in the neonatal unit for 7 years and received recognition for thousands of hours of volunteer service with her name on a brass plaque posted there Judy took on the role of a den Mother for a cub scout troop and made sure both of her children became Boy Scouts Judy always read Bible stories to her children and made sure they were faithful attendees at her church While living in the Bay Area of San Francisco and San Jose she trained as a docent for the San Jose Historical Society and gave tours of Old Town San Jose In the San Diego area while living in Cardiff by the Sea Judy volunteered with a non-profit organization that used docile trained animals as “tools” in therapy for mental and physical issues in both older adults as well as children She was thrilled to see an aged woman who hadn’t shown emotion or talked for years literally “come alive” smile and speak while holding and stroking a dog Judy had placed on her lap Va in the 1990s and until moving back to Minnesota in 2003 Judy trained as a docent for the National Cathedral in Washington She was also a member of the Republican Women of Virginia and made it clear that “women are the life of the Party.” Judy was very active in this organization and spent considerable time volunteering for the realization of their activities and objectives Judy’s church in whatever city she was living was central to her being belonged to the various women’s committees that not only served the congregation As a member of Lewinsville Presbyterian Church in McLean Judy became director of the Second Saturday Set (SSS) a large group of members consisting of couples in their mid 40s to mid 70s They met the second Saturday of each month and were the heart of the church - owing to the activities in which they were involved each month and schedule these activities and she did this for the last seven years prior to moving back to Minnesota in June of 2003 Retiring on Lake Andrew was Judy’s dream She made sure this would happen when she and Don bought property there in the Christmas season of 1983-84 That property became the regular place to live while visiting all her Minnesota relatives in summers and at key holidays or family events Judy also enjoyed volunteering at Little Crow Golf Course where she helped organize a Ladies 9-Hole League and others through the golf course Don; sons: Jeffrey (Celeste) Heath and Christopher Heath both of Houston; grandchildren: Aubrey (Michael) Becker William (Mackie) Heath and great-grandchildren: Shephard and Rosemary; and Aimée (Mike) Record; siblings: Joan Kodet and Jane (Paul) Hedin; sisters-in-law: Jackie Augustson and Nancy Augustson She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings: Jerome Augustson and John Victor Augustson; and brother-in-law to the late Roger and Mildred (Gamble) Heath where she touched the hearts of many with her warm spirit Laurie proudly graduated from Lincolnview High School in 1977 and earned her degree from Northwestern Business College in Lima She spent her professional life working in the office and billing department for the medical office in Mendon finding solace and companionship within her faith community Laurie's love for her family was endless She treasured the moments spent with her nieces and nephew often whisking them away to the latest movies and sharing the joys of childhood with laughter and delight She will be fondly remembered for her homemade cookies and the warmth they brought to family gatherings as well as her skillful crocheting that added a personal touch to the lives of those she loved Lisa Heath and Stacie (Kyle) Pollock; aunt Austin Heath of Columbus; nieces: Kristin Heath of Ohio City all of Van Wert; as well as two great nephews: Zander and Braxton Laurie leaves behind her cherished feline companions who were constant sources of comfort in her life Laurie was preceded in death by her brother A Celebration of Life will take place at 3:00 PM on Saturday 2024 at the Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home Chapel donations may be directed to the family for expenses Arrangements entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory a freshman communications and media major from Decatur has demonstrated exceptional offensive skills this week Her contributions at the plate have been instrumental to the Broncos' success 2025 at Shaw (Game 1): Madison had 4 at-bats 2025 at Shaw (Game 2): Despite the team's loss Madison continued to demonstrate her batting skills with 3 at-bats and 1 hit Livingstone (Game 1): Madison excelled with 2 at-bats Livingstone (Game 2): Madison's performance included 3 at-bats The softball team will host Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls on April 11th for a doubleheader at 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM.  The team will celebrate the seniors on the team prior to the start of Game 1. Follow the team on fsubroncos.com/gameday Thanks for visiting NC to the late Samuel and Joe Ann Caskey Heath Heath grew up in Charlotte in the Coulwood Hills area where he swam on the local swim team Britt Heath (Lori) and Seth Barker (Christy); two grandchildren Teresa Wilson and Iris Gress (Jim) and many nieces and nephews A memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church in the Angell Room The family will receive friends following the service memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church 134 S NC (memo: Nathan Clark Scholarship Fund).  the lyrics can be hard for many deaf people to understand without being interpreted into American Sign Language — and most aren’t.  “It kind of blew my mind that there were deaf people out there who love music because my assumption is that they don’t listen to music because they can’t hear very well,” said Brandon Heath “But what I’ve learned is the Deaf culture They have learned how to live in this world — and it’s a world that does not really spend a lot of time accommodating them Heath decided he wanted to be part of the solution he released a fully interpreted album and found he was one of the first — if not the first — musician to do so “The Ache,” is also fully interpreted.  For “The Ache,” he involved a friend he’s had since high school — Araya Willams She is an interpreter for the Deaf and founder of Sonshine Interpreting which provides “excellent [American Sign Language] interpreters who love Jesus for events music and media because we desire to see more deaf people equipped for life and ministry.” and we just had some great conversations about accessibility and music,” Williams said “Once he could grasp the unmet needs — that the Deaf community are an unreached people and have a lack of access to a lot of things (like) church options the Bible in their visual language and music — it has been so incredible to watch him take it and run with it in the space that God has given him and gifted him in and I hear your heart and passion and I want that I want to be an ally in the Deaf community.’” Heath and Williams agree the Church should be the leaders of accessibility The government requires the secular world to be accessible But nonprofits and churches have exemptions and loopholes and as a result a deaf person may want to go to church or an event but it can be too expensive to get an interpreter Deaf ministry catalyst for the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions Out of the approximately 3,200 Southern Baptist churches in Alabama only 30 provide access for the Deaf community to worship with them resulting in only about 200 deaf people currently attending a Southern Baptist church in the state it comes with a lot of trauma and hurt from the Christian space I’m too expensive; I’m too distracting; I’m not worth your investment,’” Williams said “What if the Christian space reflected the heart and hospitality of Jesus in not just waiting for that ticket to be purchased and then scrambling to figure out the budget Or what if we had planned ahead of time to the point where the event or church reached out to say ‘There are excellent Deaf options here in our community and how can we bless and edify Kingdom work happening at this tiny little Deaf church that’s barely sustaining itself?’” Heath has already decided that every future album he releases will be fully interpreted He hopes other Christian artists will follow suit he would also love to hire an interpreter to become part of his band is about the loss of his parents who died in 2017 and 2023 is making peace with the time when his dad “made some mistakes” and left him and his mother Even though “The Ache” makes no direct references its theme reflects some of the same hurts many in the Deaf community experience.  “One of the things I’ve learned in the Deaf community is often it’s only the mother in a family who will learn sign language The dads typically don’t take time to learn ASL but I know a lot of deaf people have had a really hard father experience.  “I feel like these songs hopefully will connect with people who have had a similar experience to me — a father who didn’t try hard enough to be present But also I hope they will find it in their hearts to not only forgive their fathers but pursue their fathers if they’re still living I also hope this touches on this topic within the Deaf community.” Church resources include a recording called “Deaf Artist and Worship Leaders in Christian Music,” which features Heath and three of the interpreters for “The Ache.” It is available here This article originally appeared in The Alabama Baptist © 2025 Southern Baptist Convention. Site by Mere An official website of the United States government This is an archive page that is no longer being updated It may contain outdated information and links may no longer function as originally intended Helena Heath to serve as Director of the Office of Sex Offender Sentencing Heath directed the grant making and policy work of the SMART Office which administers $20 million in grants annually and works with federal partners to implement the standards for the Sex Offender Registration and Notification Act (SORNA) for the 50 states the District of Columbia and approximately 160 tribes Heath has 33 years of public service legal experience she was appointed an Albany City Court Judge becoming the first woman of African descent to serve in the position in the city's 319-year history She was elected in November 2005 to a full term of office and re-elected in 2011 and 2017 Heath retired from state service to pursue federal government service in Washington Heath presided over trials and proceedings in the Criminal She implemented the first DWI court in Albany New York and had a lead role in creating user-friendly court practices to implement the eviction moratorium provision of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act and related state laws she served as a court attorney at the New York Court of Appeals the highest court in the state; an Assistant Attorney General in the Litigation Bureau of the New York State Department of Law; an Assistant Counsel to the New York State Department of Economic Development; a Law Guardian representing children in Albany County Family Court; and a Senior Counsel for the New York State Assembly Speaker Heath organized a local effort in Albany that resulted in the establishment of a Children’s Center at Albany County Family Court she served as the founding chair of the center’s advisory committee to ensure that children are cared for in a safe and nurturing environment while their families take care of court business She has served for 15 years as a board member for the Capital Area Boys and Girls Clubs and been involved for decades with organizations committed to the empowerment and mentorship of youth As co-chair of the Diversity and Gender Fairness Committee of the Capital District Women's Bar Association (New York) she coordinated programs for law students of color to expose them to a variety of career paths share keys to becoming successful lawyers and explore how attorneys can overcome gender and racial barriers in the legal profession Heath graduated from New York University School of Law in 1987 She was awarded the prestigious Root-Tilden-Snow Scholarship based on her academic excellence and her commitment to public service law She attended John Jay College of Criminal Justice and received her Bachelor of Science in 1984 Heath “Mobile Home King” Nunley Heath will be sorely missed by his family and many friends Nevaeh Nunley and Nevaeh Patterson; 2 sons Christian Nunley and Knox Patterson; a sister Dean and Regina Cooper; several nieces and nephews 2025 from 11AM to 2:30PM at Lawrence Funeral Home Burial will be at Swanson Cemetery in Chapel Hill Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements Entering your zip code helps us to provide information and results that are more relevant to you Your privacy is important to us. By continuing, you agree to our Privacy Policy If you are experiencing an emergency, please call "911" or go to the nearest UCI Emergency Department Orange, Calif. — The UCI Health Family Health Center, in partnership with the Treatment Working Group of the UC Irvine/Orange County Latino Diabetes Initiative, is proud to announce the successful launch and ongoing impact of their Diabetes Group Medical Visits (GMV) at UCI Health Family Health Center — Anaheim This initiative addresses the critical challenges faced by the Latino/a community in managing diabetes and provides an innovative The Diabetes GMV program, an interactive eight-week cohort conducted entirely in Spanish, is designed to improve diabetes care and support lasting lifestyle changes. Led by Dr. Nafiseh Khodaparast a dedicated team of interprofessional healthcare providers and prehealth students with UC Irvine’s HELIOS lab the program offers participants essential education on diabetes management treatment options and healthy living choices The program covers a broad range of topics from nutritional counseling to lifestyle adjustments and is tailored to meet the unique needs of the Latino/a population 37 patients across five successful cohorts have been enrolled in the program with two pilot groups and three enhanced cohorts that included a curriculum developed with the support of the UCI/OC Latino Diabetes Initiative with participants showing an average reduction in hemoglobin A1c levels from 8.5% to 7.5% over an average follow-up period of slightly more than five months This improvement is statistically significant and equivalent to the impact of starting a new diabetes medication which reduces the risk of complications by 40% "We are thrilled with the success of the GMV program and the positive impact it has had on the health of our patients," said Khodaparast "This program empowers participants with the knowledge and tools to take control of their diabetes improve their health and lead more fulfilling lives." features 13 participants who enrolled in February 2025 This cohort benefits from a unique collaboration with Project FoodBox (PFB) which provides home deliveries of fresh produce alongside the nutritional education provided during the classes dietitian evaluations by PFB are helping patients make informed decisions about their diets The Diabetes GMV program has garnered significant support from private and corporate donors, including Hyundai Motor North America. Thanks to this support, the UCI Health federally qualified health center plans to expand the program to UCI Health Family Health Center — Santa Ana It is also exploring offering the the visits in English to reach broader audiences The program's success can be measured not only through improved health outcomes but also through the words of the patients themselves shared her experience: "The class has been magnificent I really enjoy how well the doctor explains everything and I have learned so much about managing my diabetes and controlling my sugar levels." emphasized the value of the program in preventing diabetes: "I came to learn what diabetes is really about and how to prevent it and I've learned how to make healthier food choices to take care of my health." added: "I had no idea about the impact of calories or the kinds of food I should avoid and now I feel empowered to make better choices for my health." highlighted the importance of education: "The classes are very interesting and the doctor answers all of our questions I’ve learned how to understand my cholesterol and A1C levels With the overwhelming success of the Diabetes GMV program the UCI Health Family Health Center is committed to continuing and expanding this innovative model of care Plans are already in motion to bring the program to more communities and enhance the support provided to patients living with diabetes "We are just getting started," said Khodaparast we are excited to continue expanding this program to help even more people live healthier lives." This program is a testament to the power of community-driven healthcare and the positive change that can occur when patients healthcare providers and supporters come together to make a real difference The UCI Family Health Centers are proud to be at the forefront of this groundbreaking initiative leading the way in diabetes care and education for the Latino/a community