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New blogs from Rebekah on iComm Student Media http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/getFeed.kickAction?quantity=25 New blogs from Rebekah on iComm Student Media Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:17:14 GMT Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:17:14 GMT byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) byuicomm@gmail.com (icomm) KickApps Feed Builder 2009-12-08T22:17:14Z 12 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/searchEverything.kickAction?as=96698&sortType=recent 0 City Council working on lighting up this town http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_City-Council-working-on-lighting-up-this-town/BLOG/1554273/96698.html 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false  /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The city of Rexburg plans to install more streetlights throughout the city, with an emphasis on the off-campus areas surrounding BYU–Idaho.As of the city council meeting on Oct. 7, the exact areas for new or improved lighting had not come to a final decision.“We haven’t prioritized where we need the lights,” council member Adam Stout said.BYU–I has agreed to help with the project by lighting campus. They also agreed to provide fixtures for the streets directly across from campus and in high-pedestrian areas around campus, if the city provides the bases and electrical work, John Millar, the city engineer, said.The city has set aside $32,000 to head up this project. The goal is to save money, especially with maintaining the lights. One option is to have the city maintain the fixtures instead of a lighting company.“Ball park ideas of savings doing self-maintenance are 40 to 50 percent,” Millar said.Another reason the city wants to consider taking over maintenance is because the company may not be able to cater to the city’s needs. Usually the lighting company would contract to change the bulbs every seven years.“We will need them changed more often; it’s not realistic. I have seen them changed three to four times a summer,” council member Bart Stevens said.The city council will make sure that the cost and maintenance details are all worked out before they continue with the project.“We need to know the long time money situation in the next nine years,” City Council President Chris Mann said.A university class brought the lack of safety lighting to the attention of the city council. The city plans to contract with a lighting company by the end of the year. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false  /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The city of Rexburg plans to install more streetlights throughout the city, with an emphasis on the off-campus areas surrounding BYU–Idaho.As of the city council meeting on Oct. 7, the exact areas for new or improved lighting had not come to a final decision.“We haven’t prioritized where we need the lights,” council member Adam Stout said.BYU–I has agreed to help with the project by lighting campus. They also agreed to provide fixtures for the streets directly across from campus and in high-pedestrian areas around campus, if the city provides the bases and electrical work, John Millar, the city engineer, said.The city has set aside $32,000 to head up this project. The goal is to save money, especially with maintaining the lights. One option is to have the city maintain the fixtures instead of a lighting company.“Ball park ideas of savings doing self-maintenance are 40 to 50 percent,” Millar said.Another reason the city wants to consider taking over maintenance is because the company may not be able to cater to the city’s needs. Usually the lighting company would contract to change the bulbs every seven years.“We will need them changed more often; it’s not realistic. I have seen them changed three to four times a summer,” council member Bart Stevens said.The city council will make sure that the cost and maintenance details are all worked out before they continue with the project.“We need to know the long time money situation in the next nine years,” City Council President Chris Mann said.A university class brought the lack of safety lighting to the attention of the city council. The city plans to contract with a lighting company by the end of the year. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 22:17:14 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_City-Council-working-on-lighting-up-this-town/BLOG/1554273/96698.html Rebekah 2009-12-08T22:17:14Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false  /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The city of Rexburg plans to install more streetlights throughout the city, with an emphasis on the off-campus areas surrounding BYU–Idaho.As of the city council meeting on Oct. 7, the exact areas for new or improved lighting had not come to a final decision.“We haven’t prioritized where we need the lights,” council member Adam Stout said.BYU–I has agreed to help with the project by lighting campus. They also agreed to provide fixtures for the streets directly across from campus and in high-pedestrian areas around campus, if the city provides the bases and electrical work, John Millar, the city engineer, said.The city has set aside $32,000 to head up this project. The goal is to save money, especially with maintaining the lights. One option is to have the city maintain the fixtures instead of a lighting company.“Ball park ideas of savings doing self-maintenance are 40 to 50 percent,” Millar said.Another reason the city wants to consider taking over maintenance is because the company may not be able to cater to the city’s needs. Usually the lighting company would contract to change the bulbs every seven years.“We will need them changed more often; it’s not realistic. I have seen them changed three to four times a summer,” council member Bart Stevens said.The city council will make sure that the cost and maintenance details are all worked out before they continue with the project.“We need to know the long time money situation in the next nine years,” City Council President Chris Mann said.A university class brought the lack of safety lighting to the attention of the city council. The city plans to contract with a lighting company by the end of the year. general, news nonadult false City Council working on lighting up this town text blog general,news 151 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1554273 12899409 Member 0 Health Care: "cookie cutter" reform which will raise taxes http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Health-Care-cookie-cutter-reform-which-will-raise-taxes/BLOG/1534284/96698.html 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false   /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The saying “at least I have my health” isn’t true for all citizens under the current health care system. There is no point in denying that we need to make changes to the current system. The President, House and Senate are all working to fix the issue; however, their bill, “Affordable Health Care for Americans Act,” is not the fix we are looking for.The “Affordable Health care for Americans Act” will raise taxes. The bill would also expand Medicaid and would add more taxpayer-funded subsidies. Finally, the bill would allow for a government or public sponsored option, which would be cheaper than the private sector. The private sector would be unable to compete and would go out of business.The Democrats have a good idea in the fact that they are trying to provide every American with affordable health insurance. The Democrats health care reform sets up a “cookie cutter” outline for what is an “acceptable health care plan.”In the House’s plan, 96 percent of Americans would have health insurance. To have a majority of Americans covered, businesses would be forced to provide coverage. Section 412 mandates that employers cover a minimum premium of 72.5 percent of individual coverage and 65 percent of family coverage. If the House’s bill goes through, many people who already have insurance through their jobs would actually be at risk to lose their coverage.Businesses are strapped for cash as it is. If they are required to pay more on health insurance, it could mean layoffs. We already have a 10.2 percent unemployment rate, and we don’t need to continue raising it.Making sure that every American has sufficient coverage sounds like a noble goal. The government plans to set up an outline of what every basic plan should cover. This should allow every person to receive medical attention. However, many people choose to have less coverage than the bill would allow. Americans don’t want to pay for coverage that would cover more than they need. If the government mandate creates an option that has more coverage, the private companies would be forced to charge more.The government also plans to fine those who don’t have coverage. The fine could be cheaper than having coverage. If people aren’t able to choose their own coverage and don’t like how much they have to pay for coverage they don’t need, many people would choose not to be covered. They could save money by dropping their insurance all together.The House’s bill is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. We are in a recession — how can we afford to spend more money and in such large amounts? Health care costs will be paid for by more taxes. The government will charge a new income tax on single people who make more than $500,000 a year, and married couples who make $1 million. In addition, those who refuse to buy insurance will be charged a fine, which will be used to help pay for the bill. Once again, the Obama administration is asking Americans to dig deeper into their own pockets to pay for a program that is only benefitting a few.Both the House and the Senate plan to expand Medicaid. By expanding Medicaid the taxpayers will be paying for more people’s insurance. The plan to expand Medicaid would let people who are 100 to 150 percent at or below the poverty line to be eligible for Medicaid. If Medicaid is expanded, approximately 21 percent of the United States population would be on Medicaid, according to The Heritage Foundation.The expansion of Medicare  would increase taxes. It is unfair to keep asking hard working taxpayers to pay for more and more. Medicare  is also one of the government’s lowest performing programs. It does not make sense to try and expand an already failing program.If the government produces a public option, it could demolish the private sector. The government or public option would be able to have lower costs than the private insurance companies, because it only has to raise taxes to pay for itself. The private sector has to raise costs to pay for its needs. It doesn’t make sense for people to pay for the same coverage twice. People would be more likely to go to the public option because it would save them money. Private companies would not be able to keep up with what the government would be able to provide, and we could end up with socialized medicine.“I will be the first to admit that it is irresponsible to just say no to the current health legislation without offering commonsense alternatives that will actually bring down the cost of health care, said Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho’s second district. “For these reasons, I support measures to make health care more affordable and accessible without further drowning our nation in debt.” 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false   /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The saying “at least I have my health” isn’t true for all citizens under the current health care system. There is no point in denying that we need to make changes to the current system. The President, House and Senate are all working to fix the issue; however, their bill, “Affordable Health Care for Americans Act,” is not the fix we are looking for.The “Affordable Health care for Americans Act” will raise taxes. The bill would also expand Medicaid and would add more taxpayer-funded subsidies. Finally, the bill would allow for a government or public sponsored option, which would be cheaper than the private sector. The private sector would be unable to compete and would go out of business.The Democrats have a good idea in the fact that they are trying to provide every American with affordable health insurance. The Democrats health care reform sets up a “cookie cutter” outline for what is an “acceptable health care plan.”In the House’s plan, 96 percent of Americans would have health insurance. To have a majority of Americans covered, businesses would be forced to provide coverage. Section 412 mandates that employers cover a minimum premium of 72.5 percent of individual coverage and 65 percent of family coverage. If the House’s bill goes through, many people who already have insurance through their jobs would actually be at risk to lose their coverage.Businesses are strapped for cash as it is. If they are required to pay more on health insurance, it could mean layoffs. We already have a 10.2 percent unemployment rate, and we don’t need to continue raising it.Making sure that every American has sufficient coverage sounds like a noble goal. The government plans to set up an outline of what every basic plan should cover. This should allow every person to receive medical attention. However, many people choose to have less coverage than the bill would allow. Americans don’t want to pay for coverage that would cover more than they need. If the government mandate creates an option that has more coverage, the private companies would be forced to charge more.The government also plans to fine those who don’t have coverage. The fine could be cheaper than having coverage. If people aren’t able to choose their own coverage and don’t like how much they have to pay for coverage they don’t need, many people would choose not to be covered. They could save money by dropping their insurance all together.The House’s bill is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. We are in a recession — how can we afford to spend more money and in such large amounts? Health care costs will be paid for by more taxes. The government will charge a new income tax on single people who make more than $500,000 a year, and married couples who make $1 million. In addition, those who refuse to buy insurance will be charged a fine, which will be used to help pay for the bill. Once again, the Obama administration is asking Americans to dig deeper into their own pockets to pay for a program that is only benefitting a few.Both the House and the Senate plan to expand Medicaid. By expanding Medicaid the taxpayers will be paying for more people’s insurance. The plan to expand Medicaid would let people who are 100 to 150 percent at or below the poverty line to be eligible for Medicaid. If Medicaid is expanded, approximately 21 percent of the United States population would be on Medicaid, according to The Heritage Foundation.The expansion of Medicare  would increase taxes. It is unfair to keep asking hard working taxpayers to pay for more and more. Medicare  is also one of the government’s lowest performing programs. It does not make sense to try and expand an already failing program.If the government produces a public option, it could demolish the private sector. The government or public option would be able to have lower costs than the private insurance companies, because it only has to raise taxes to pay for itself. The private sector has to raise costs to pay for its needs. It doesn’t make sense for people to pay for the same coverage twice. People would be more likely to go to the public option because it would save them money. Private companies would not be able to keep up with what the government would be able to provide, and we could end up with socialized medicine.“I will be the first to admit that it is irresponsible to just say no to the current health legislation without offering commonsense alternatives that will actually bring down the cost of health care, said Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho’s second district. “For these reasons, I support measures to make health care more affordable and accessible without further drowning our nation in debt.” Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:30:02 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Health-Care-cookie-cutter-reform-which-will-raise-taxes/BLOG/1534284/96698.html Rebekah 2009-12-01T23:30:02Z OPINION GENERAL iComm Student Media 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false   /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The saying “at least I have my health” isn’t true for all citizens under the current health care system. There is no point in denying that we need to make changes to the current system. The President, House and Senate are all working to fix the issue; however, their bill, “Affordable Health Care for Americans Act,” is not the fix we are looking for.The “Affordable Health care for Americans Act” will raise taxes. The bill would also expand Medicaid and would add more taxpayer-funded subsidies. Finally, the bill would allow for a government or public sponsored option, which would be cheaper than the private sector. The private sector would be unable to compete and would go out of business.The Democrats have a good idea in the fact that they are trying to provide every American with affordable health insurance. The Democrats health care reform sets up a “cookie cutter” outline for what is an “acceptable health care plan.”In the House’s plan, 96 percent of Americans would have health insurance. To have a majority of Americans covered, businesses would be forced to provide coverage. Section 412 mandates that employers cover a minimum premium of 72.5 percent of individual coverage and 65 percent of family coverage. If the House’s bill goes through, many people who already have insurance through their jobs would actually be at risk to lose their coverage.Businesses are strapped for cash as it is. If they are required to pay more on health insurance, it could mean layoffs. We already have a 10.2 percent unemployment rate, and we don’t need to continue raising it.Making sure that every American has sufficient coverage sounds like a noble goal. The government plans to set up an outline of what every basic plan should cover. This should allow every person to receive medical attention. However, many people choose to have less coverage than the bill would allow. Americans don’t want to pay for coverage that would cover more than they need. If the government mandate creates an option that has more coverage, the private companies would be forced to charge more.The government also plans to fine those who don’t have coverage. The fine could be cheaper than having coverage. If people aren’t able to choose their own coverage and don’t like how much they have to pay for coverage they don’t need, many people would choose not to be covered. They could save money by dropping their insurance all together.The House’s bill is estimated to cost $1.2 trillion over the next 10 years. We are in a recession — how can we afford to spend more money and in such large amounts? Health care costs will be paid for by more taxes. The government will charge a new income tax on single people who make more than $500,000 a year, and married couples who make $1 million. In addition, those who refuse to buy insurance will be charged a fine, which will be used to help pay for the bill. Once again, the Obama administration is asking Americans to dig deeper into their own pockets to pay for a program that is only benefitting a few.Both the House and the Senate plan to expand Medicaid. By expanding Medicaid the taxpayers will be paying for more people’s insurance. The plan to expand Medicaid would let people who are 100 to 150 percent at or below the poverty line to be eligible for Medicaid. If Medicaid is expanded, approximately 21 percent of the United States population would be on Medicaid, according to The Heritage Foundation.The expansion of Medicare  would increase taxes. It is unfair to keep asking hard working taxpayers to pay for more and more. Medicare  is also one of the government’s lowest performing programs. It does not make sense to try and expand an already failing program.If the government produces a public option, it could demolish the private sector. The government or public option would be able to have lower costs than the private insurance companies, because it only has to raise taxes to pay for itself. The private sector has to raise costs to pay for its needs. It doesn’t make sense for people to pay for the same coverage twice. People would be more likely to go to the public option because it would save them money. Private companies would not be able to keep up with what the government would be able to provide, and we could end up with socialized medicine.“I will be the first to admit that it is irresponsible to just say no to the current health legislation without offering commonsense alternatives that will actually bring down the cost of health care, said Representative Mike Simpson of Idaho’s second district. “For these reasons, I support measures to make health care more affordable and accessible without further drowning our nation in debt.” general, opinion nonadult false Health Care: "cookie cutter" reform which will raise taxes text blog general,opinion 59 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 OPINION / GENERAL 0 1534284 12899409 Member 0 Health care public option hits close to home http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Health-care-public-option-hits-close-to-home/BLOG/1534274/96698.html 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false  /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Affordable Health Care for America Act”; it now lies in the hands of the Senate.The “Affordable Health Care for America Act” passed with 220-215 votes in the House. Some of the changes the bill would cover include: reducing the deficit; extending coverage for young people up to their 27th birthday, through parent’s coverage; immediate help for the uninsured; and creating a new voluntary public long-term care insurance program, according to the Committee on Education and Labor.“For the first time in U.S. history, all Americans would have access to quality, affordable health care under updated health insurance reform legislation,” the Committee on Education and Labor said.The health care reform could affect every American if it is passed in the Senate. Madison Memorial Hospital is staying up to date on the health care reform; the CEO (of Madison Memorial Hospital) is a member of the board of directors of the Idaho Hospital Association.The Idaho Hospital Association informed lobbyists and healthcare administrators of the ongoing efforts in the national health care reform.“We believe that it’s very likely that healthcare reform will entail heightened measures of quality, which the federal government will base their reimbursement on,” said Jennifer Steinmetz, of the marketing department at Madison Memorial Hospital. “This sort of reform provides an incentive for healthcare providers to perform at a higher level, in order to receive greater reimbursement from the federal government for the care they provide to federally-insured individuals.”Madison Memorial Hospital strives to serve its patrons first; community approval is their first priority. The hospital recently achieved “deemed status” which is the highest recognition of quality given by the federal government.“There are advantages and disadvantages that are being proposed, but whatever happens, our focus will be local. It will be looking at the community’s needs and meeting those. The students at BYU-Idaho have a unique insurance provider and Madison Memorial has a unique relationship with that health insurance provider, to make sure that the needs of the students are also met,” Steinmetz said.The push for health care reform was started by President Obama. Health care reform was a major factor of his presidential campaign. He urged congress to take on the task of reforming health care.“I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for health care reform. And ever since nearly every President and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way,” Obama said. Obama also proposed a health care reform plan which the House made changes to in order to produce the current “Affordable Health Care for Americans Act.”“The plan I'm announcing tonight would meet three basic goals.  It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance.  It will provide insurance for those who don't.  And it will slow the growth of health care costs for our families, our businesses and our government,” Obama said in a joint session of Congress about health care on Sept. 9.   The House formed a proposed bill that was passed on Nov. 7. One of the major factors that helped pass the bill was removing the coverage of abortion. The “Affordable Health Care for American Act” is currently in the Senate. 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false  /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Affordable Health Care for America Act”; it now lies in the hands of the Senate.The “Affordable Health Care for America Act” passed with 220-215 votes in the House. Some of the changes the bill would cover include: reducing the deficit; extending coverage for young people up to their 27th birthday, through parent’s coverage; immediate help for the uninsured; and creating a new voluntary public long-term care insurance program, according to the Committee on Education and Labor.“For the first time in U.S. history, all Americans would have access to quality, affordable health care under updated health insurance reform legislation,” the Committee on Education and Labor said.The health care reform could affect every American if it is passed in the Senate. Madison Memorial Hospital is staying up to date on the health care reform; the CEO (of Madison Memorial Hospital) is a member of the board of directors of the Idaho Hospital Association.The Idaho Hospital Association informed lobbyists and healthcare administrators of the ongoing efforts in the national health care reform.“We believe that it’s very likely that healthcare reform will entail heightened measures of quality, which the federal government will base their reimbursement on,” said Jennifer Steinmetz, of the marketing department at Madison Memorial Hospital. “This sort of reform provides an incentive for healthcare providers to perform at a higher level, in order to receive greater reimbursement from the federal government for the care they provide to federally-insured individuals.”Madison Memorial Hospital strives to serve its patrons first; community approval is their first priority. The hospital recently achieved “deemed status” which is the highest recognition of quality given by the federal government.“There are advantages and disadvantages that are being proposed, but whatever happens, our focus will be local. It will be looking at the community’s needs and meeting those. The students at BYU-Idaho have a unique insurance provider and Madison Memorial has a unique relationship with that health insurance provider, to make sure that the needs of the students are also met,” Steinmetz said.The push for health care reform was started by President Obama. Health care reform was a major factor of his presidential campaign. He urged congress to take on the task of reforming health care.“I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for health care reform. And ever since nearly every President and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way,” Obama said. Obama also proposed a health care reform plan which the House made changes to in order to produce the current “Affordable Health Care for Americans Act.”“The plan I'm announcing tonight would meet three basic goals.  It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance.  It will provide insurance for those who don't.  And it will slow the growth of health care costs for our families, our businesses and our government,” Obama said in a joint session of Congress about health care on Sept. 9.   The House formed a proposed bill that was passed on Nov. 7. One of the major factors that helped pass the bill was removing the coverage of abortion. The “Affordable Health Care for American Act” is currently in the Senate. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 23:26:48 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Health-care-public-option-hits-close-to-home/BLOG/1534274/96698.html Rebekah 2009-12-01T23:26:48Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false  /* Style Definitions */table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;} The U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass the “Affordable Health Care for America Act”; it now lies in the hands of the Senate.The “Affordable Health Care for America Act” passed with 220-215 votes in the House. Some of the changes the bill would cover include: reducing the deficit; extending coverage for young people up to their 27th birthday, through parent’s coverage; immediate help for the uninsured; and creating a new voluntary public long-term care insurance program, according to the Committee on Education and Labor.“For the first time in U.S. history, all Americans would have access to quality, affordable health care under updated health insurance reform legislation,” the Committee on Education and Labor said.The health care reform could affect every American if it is passed in the Senate. Madison Memorial Hospital is staying up to date on the health care reform; the CEO (of Madison Memorial Hospital) is a member of the board of directors of the Idaho Hospital Association.The Idaho Hospital Association informed lobbyists and healthcare administrators of the ongoing efforts in the national health care reform.“We believe that it’s very likely that healthcare reform will entail heightened measures of quality, which the federal government will base their reimbursement on,” said Jennifer Steinmetz, of the marketing department at Madison Memorial Hospital. “This sort of reform provides an incentive for healthcare providers to perform at a higher level, in order to receive greater reimbursement from the federal government for the care they provide to federally-insured individuals.”Madison Memorial Hospital strives to serve its patrons first; community approval is their first priority. The hospital recently achieved “deemed status” which is the highest recognition of quality given by the federal government.“There are advantages and disadvantages that are being proposed, but whatever happens, our focus will be local. It will be looking at the community’s needs and meeting those. The students at BYU-Idaho have a unique insurance provider and Madison Memorial has a unique relationship with that health insurance provider, to make sure that the needs of the students are also met,” Steinmetz said.The push for health care reform was started by President Obama. Health care reform was a major factor of his presidential campaign. He urged congress to take on the task of reforming health care.“I am not the first President to take up this cause, but I am determined to be the last. It has now been nearly a century since Theodore Roosevelt first called for health care reform. And ever since nearly every President and Congress, whether Democrat or Republican, has attempted to meet this challenge in some way,” Obama said. Obama also proposed a health care reform plan which the House made changes to in order to produce the current “Affordable Health Care for Americans Act.”“The plan I'm announcing tonight would meet three basic goals.  It will provide more security and stability to those who have health insurance.  It will provide insurance for those who don't.  And it will slow the growth of health care costs for our families, our businesses and our government,” Obama said in a joint session of Congress about health care on Sept. 9.   The House formed a proposed bill that was passed on Nov. 7. One of the major factors that helped pass the bill was removing the coverage of abortion. The “Affordable Health Care for American Act” is currently in the Senate. general, news nonadult false Health care public option hits close to home text blog general,news 104 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1534274 12899409 Member 0 Orchestra performs final concert of the year http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Orchestra-performs-final-concert-of-the-year/BLOG/1500026/96698.html  The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra preformed their final concert of the year on Wednesday.Dr. LaMar Barrus lead the orchestra through five pieces, one featuring Donna Howard with a clarinet solo. “Overall [the performance] went really well. In fact the second symphony went magnificently. The orchestra played above their heads; they played inspired tonight. Our clarinetist did a wonderful job,” Barrus saidThe Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra, organized in 2004, is made up of community volunteers. Barrus has directed the orchestra for five seasons and was a previous director at Ricks College.Howard studied music at Ricks College. Howard has also been a rehearsal accompanist for the community theater and volunteered at local school music programs. Howard currently maintains a musical repair business and teaches clarinet as a music adjunct faculty at BYU-Idaho.Howard has experience in many different instruments. She has played clarinet, percussion and saxophone for the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra.“I call her my renaissance woman because whenever I have a need I call on her and she fills it. She has learned to become a very confident professional player because of the role I have put her in,” Barrus said of her varied skills.Barrus said that having a community orchestra in a city of this size is rare.“There are so many people in the community who have studied music all their lives and don’t have an opportunity to play, so an orchestra like this gives them the opportunity.,” Barrus said.All members of the community are welcome to be a part of the orchestra. There is not a certain age that the orchestra looks for, rather their musical development.“They have to have enough training to have a good experience. I have had some that come in and get encouraged. We have some from the high school…and the college, and a lot of community members,” Barrus said.The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra provides Rexburg with a chance to let communities members participate in the fine arts, whether they are musically talented or not.“[The Orchestra] benefits the community in allowing them to hear great music, and the great heritage or music. It also benefits the community by allowing musicians to perform,” Barrus said.   The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra preformed their final concert of the year on Wednesday.Dr. LaMar Barrus lead the orchestra through five pieces, one featuring Donna Howard with a clarinet solo. “Overall [the performance] went really well. In fact the second symphony went magnificently. The orchestra played above their heads; they played inspired tonight. Our clarinetist did a wonderful job,” Barrus saidThe Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra, organized in 2004, is made up of community volunteers. Barrus has directed the orchestra for five seasons and was a previous director at Ricks College.Howard studied music at Ricks College. Howard has also been a rehearsal accompanist for the community theater and volunteered at local school music programs. Howard currently maintains a musical repair business and teaches clarinet as a music adjunct faculty at BYU-Idaho.Howard has experience in many different instruments. She has played clarinet, percussion and saxophone for the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra.“I call her my renaissance woman because whenever I have a need I call on her and she fills it. She has learned to become a very confident professional player because of the role I have put her in,” Barrus said of her varied skills.Barrus said that having a community orchestra in a city of this size is rare.“There are so many people in the community who have studied music all their lives and don’t have an opportunity to play, so an orchestra like this gives them the opportunity.,” Barrus said.All members of the community are welcome to be a part of the orchestra. There is not a certain age that the orchestra looks for, rather their musical development.“They have to have enough training to have a good experience. I have had some that come in and get encouraged. We have some from the high school…and the college, and a lot of community members,” Barrus said.The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra provides Rexburg with a chance to let communities members participate in the fine arts, whether they are musically talented or not.“[The Orchestra] benefits the community in allowing them to hear great music, and the great heritage or music. It also benefits the community by allowing musicians to perform,” Barrus said.  Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:10:03 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Orchestra-performs-final-concert-of-the-year/BLOG/1500026/96698.html Rebekah 2009-11-17T23:10:03Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media  The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra preformed their final concert of the year on Wednesday.Dr. LaMar Barrus lead the orchestra through five pieces, one featuring Donna Howard with a clarinet solo. “Overall [the performance] went really well. In fact the second symphony went magnificently. The orchestra played above their heads; they played inspired tonight. Our clarinetist did a wonderful job,” Barrus saidThe Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra, organized in 2004, is made up of community volunteers. Barrus has directed the orchestra for five seasons and was a previous director at Ricks College.Howard studied music at Ricks College. Howard has also been a rehearsal accompanist for the community theater and volunteered at local school music programs. Howard currently maintains a musical repair business and teaches clarinet as a music adjunct faculty at BYU-Idaho.Howard has experience in many different instruments. She has played clarinet, percussion and saxophone for the Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra.“I call her my renaissance woman because whenever I have a need I call on her and she fills it. She has learned to become a very confident professional player because of the role I have put her in,” Barrus said of her varied skills.Barrus said that having a community orchestra in a city of this size is rare.“There are so many people in the community who have studied music all their lives and don’t have an opportunity to play, so an orchestra like this gives them the opportunity.,” Barrus said.All members of the community are welcome to be a part of the orchestra. There is not a certain age that the orchestra looks for, rather their musical development.“They have to have enough training to have a good experience. I have had some that come in and get encouraged. We have some from the high school…and the college, and a lot of community members,” Barrus said.The Rexburg Tabernacle Orchestra provides Rexburg with a chance to let communities members participate in the fine arts, whether they are musically talented or not.“[The Orchestra] benefits the community in allowing them to hear great music, and the great heritage or music. It also benefits the community by allowing musicians to perform,” Barrus said.  general, news nonadult false Orchestra performs final concert of the year text blog general,news 139 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1500026 12899409 Member 0 Three new Rexburg City Council members elected Tuesday http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Three-new-Rexburg-City-Council-members-elected-Tuesday/BLOG/1483753/96698.html   Donna Benfield, Christopher Mann and Bruce Sutherland were elected to fill the three city council positions in Tuesday’s election. Benfield collected the most votes with 27 percent, Mann came in second with 23 percent and Sutherland in third with 19 percent of the vote.  Christopher West, Kelly McKamey and Lynn Betts were also running for the city council positions. A total of 5,676 people voted at the 16 different precincts. Benfield and Mann have both served on the city council previously and been president of the city council. Sutherland has served as the mayor of Rexburg. Benfield hopes to use her previous experience on the council to make changes and improve Rexburg as she has promised voters. “It takes a long time, several years, to learn the procedures and rules and I have that. I have eight years behind me. I am ready to get down to the nuts and bolts on day one,” Benfield said. Prior to the elections Mann said he was worried that his incumbency would hinder his chances for re-election.  “It is easy to blame one person for anything that went wrong the last four years; I was happy to see my vote total increased from four years ago,” Mann said. First on the agenda of the newly elected city council members is to start keeping the promises they made to voters. “I said during my campaign that I was willing to roll up my sleeves and go to work, and I really am. I need to do the things that I promised the people I would, and I need to start tomorrow. I’m anxious to get to work,” Benfield said. The candidates started campaigning as early as August. The candidates have said that it has been a lot of hard work. They contribute their success to the help they have been able to receive. “I had a great team behind me, I have a husband and a family that are 100% supportive, and that’s what it takes. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s not a lot of work when you have the support that you need,” Benfield said.     Donna Benfield, Christopher Mann and Bruce Sutherland were elected to fill the three city council positions in Tuesday’s election. Benfield collected the most votes with 27 percent, Mann came in second with 23 percent and Sutherland in third with 19 percent of the vote.  Christopher West, Kelly McKamey and Lynn Betts were also running for the city council positions. A total of 5,676 people voted at the 16 different precincts. Benfield and Mann have both served on the city council previously and been president of the city council. Sutherland has served as the mayor of Rexburg. Benfield hopes to use her previous experience on the council to make changes and improve Rexburg as she has promised voters. “It takes a long time, several years, to learn the procedures and rules and I have that. I have eight years behind me. I am ready to get down to the nuts and bolts on day one,” Benfield said. Prior to the elections Mann said he was worried that his incumbency would hinder his chances for re-election.  “It is easy to blame one person for anything that went wrong the last four years; I was happy to see my vote total increased from four years ago,” Mann said. First on the agenda of the newly elected city council members is to start keeping the promises they made to voters. “I said during my campaign that I was willing to roll up my sleeves and go to work, and I really am. I need to do the things that I promised the people I would, and I need to start tomorrow. I’m anxious to get to work,” Benfield said. The candidates started campaigning as early as August. The candidates have said that it has been a lot of hard work. They contribute their success to the help they have been able to receive. “I had a great team behind me, I have a husband and a family that are 100% supportive, and that’s what it takes. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s not a lot of work when you have the support that you need,” Benfield said.   Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:48:03 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Three-new-Rexburg-City-Council-members-elected-Tuesday/BLOG/1483753/96698.html Rebekah 2009-11-10T23:48:03Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media   Donna Benfield, Christopher Mann and Bruce Sutherland were elected to fill the three city council positions in Tuesday’s election. Benfield collected the most votes with 27 percent, Mann came in second with 23 percent and Sutherland in third with 19 percent of the vote.  Christopher West, Kelly McKamey and Lynn Betts were also running for the city council positions. A total of 5,676 people voted at the 16 different precincts. Benfield and Mann have both served on the city council previously and been president of the city council. Sutherland has served as the mayor of Rexburg. Benfield hopes to use her previous experience on the council to make changes and improve Rexburg as she has promised voters. “It takes a long time, several years, to learn the procedures and rules and I have that. I have eight years behind me. I am ready to get down to the nuts and bolts on day one,” Benfield said. Prior to the elections Mann said he was worried that his incumbency would hinder his chances for re-election.  “It is easy to blame one person for anything that went wrong the last four years; I was happy to see my vote total increased from four years ago,” Mann said. First on the agenda of the newly elected city council members is to start keeping the promises they made to voters. “I said during my campaign that I was willing to roll up my sleeves and go to work, and I really am. I need to do the things that I promised the people I would, and I need to start tomorrow. I’m anxious to get to work,” Benfield said. The candidates started campaigning as early as August. The candidates have said that it has been a lot of hard work. They contribute their success to the help they have been able to receive. “I had a great team behind me, I have a husband and a family that are 100% supportive, and that’s what it takes. It’s a lot of hard work, but it’s not a lot of work when you have the support that you need,” Benfield said.   general, news nonadult false Three new Rexburg City Council members elected Tuesday text blog general,news 100 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1483753 12899409 Member 0 Tabernacle gets a sparkle thanks to Pride Day http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Tabernacle-gets-a-sparkle-thanks-to-Pride-Day/BLOG/1458014/96698.html The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board and Teens in Action gathered together with other high school students to help with Rexburg Pride Day. Rexburg Pride Day took place at the Rexburg Tabernacle. Pride Day takes place twice a year, once in April and once in October. Part of the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board is to plan the Rexburg Pride Day. This year Amanda Sauaray assisted the board in the planning.  “It (cleaning the tabernacle) was just needed; it hasn’t been done in a while. We had a large group of volunteers who were willing to clean,” Sauaray said. The whole community is invited to help with the project. Students washed and dried pews, swept and cleaned windows at the Tabernacle.  “There are a lot of people who come here. I feel like I’m making a difference,” said Halie Cook, a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board. “I have never been to the tabernacle before, I didn’t realize how beautiful it was. I was really glad that I was able to help and make a difference in the city,” said Mary Cameron, a junior. Christopher Mann, the acting mayor, heads the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board. The committee has been in operation for five years. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board Council is made up of 25 to 30 high school students who want to make a difference in their community. The committee meets with the mayor twice a month. They are responsible to plan activities, service projects, and assist in community events. This year, they have been involved in the Turkey Trot fundraiser, Shop with a Cop fun runn, and the organization of a masquerade ball. “Mayors Youth Council is a great way for youth to get involved. We are the future leaders. That’s why it is important for us to be aware of issues and make our voices heard,” said Mallory Brugger, of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board.     The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board and Teens in Action gathered together with other high school students to help with Rexburg Pride Day. Rexburg Pride Day took place at the Rexburg Tabernacle. Pride Day takes place twice a year, once in April and once in October. Part of the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board is to plan the Rexburg Pride Day. This year Amanda Sauaray assisted the board in the planning.  “It (cleaning the tabernacle) was just needed; it hasn’t been done in a while. We had a large group of volunteers who were willing to clean,” Sauaray said. The whole community is invited to help with the project. Students washed and dried pews, swept and cleaned windows at the Tabernacle.  “There are a lot of people who come here. I feel like I’m making a difference,” said Halie Cook, a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board. “I have never been to the tabernacle before, I didn’t realize how beautiful it was. I was really glad that I was able to help and make a difference in the city,” said Mary Cameron, a junior. Christopher Mann, the acting mayor, heads the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board. The committee has been in operation for five years. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board Council is made up of 25 to 30 high school students who want to make a difference in their community. The committee meets with the mayor twice a month. They are responsible to plan activities, service projects, and assist in community events. This year, they have been involved in the Turkey Trot fundraiser, Shop with a Cop fun runn, and the organization of a masquerade ball. “Mayors Youth Council is a great way for youth to get involved. We are the future leaders. That’s why it is important for us to be aware of issues and make our voices heard,” said Mallory Brugger, of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board.     Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:35:04 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Tabernacle-gets-a-sparkle-thanks-to-Pride-Day/BLOG/1458014/96698.html Rebekah 2009-11-03T23:35:04Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board and Teens in Action gathered together with other high school students to help with Rexburg Pride Day. Rexburg Pride Day took place at the Rexburg Tabernacle. Pride Day takes place twice a year, once in April and once in October. Part of the responsibilities for the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board is to plan the Rexburg Pride Day. This year Amanda Sauaray assisted the board in the planning.  “It (cleaning the tabernacle) was just needed; it hasn’t been done in a while. We had a large group of volunteers who were willing to clean,” Sauaray said. The whole community is invited to help with the project. Students washed and dried pews, swept and cleaned windows at the Tabernacle.  “There are a lot of people who come here. I feel like I’m making a difference,” said Halie Cook, a member of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board. “I have never been to the tabernacle before, I didn’t realize how beautiful it was. I was really glad that I was able to help and make a difference in the city,” said Mary Cameron, a junior. Christopher Mann, the acting mayor, heads the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board. The committee has been in operation for five years. The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board Council is made up of 25 to 30 high school students who want to make a difference in their community. The committee meets with the mayor twice a month. They are responsible to plan activities, service projects, and assist in community events. This year, they have been involved in the Turkey Trot fundraiser, Shop with a Cop fun runn, and the organization of a masquerade ball. “Mayors Youth Council is a great way for youth to get involved. We are the future leaders. That’s why it is important for us to be aware of issues and make our voices heard,” said Mallory Brugger, of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board.     christopher mann, general, mary cameron, mayors youth council, news, rexburg tabernacle, scroll nonadult false Tabernacle gets a sparkle thanks to Pride Day text blog christopher mann,general,mary cameron,mayors youth council,news,rexburg tabernacle,scroll 63 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1458014 12899409 Member 0 Rexburg City Council elections approaching http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Rexburg-City-Council-elections-approaching/BLOG/1443672/96698.html Rexburg City council elections will be held Nov. 3. However, there are a large number of people living in Rexburg that are not getting involved in the elections: BYU–Idaho students . BYU–I students are often impacted by what the council decides. The new parking restrictions around campus were passed by the city council and are affecting students every day. Students are eligible to vote in city elections after living in Rexburg for 30 days. To register as a citizen, go to the county clerk’s office. A driver’s license or a bill with your Rexburg address is needed to prove you have been living at the address for 30 days.   If you are already a Rexburg resident, it is possible to register to vote at the polls according to http://www.rexburg.org/electioninfo.aspx. Donna Benfield, a city council candidate, hopes to get students involved in Rexburg. “I feel strongly that Rexburg needs BYU–Idaho and BYU–Idaho needs Rexburg. I want to bridge the gap between both. Rexburg is ‘America's Family Community’ and that includes BYU–Idaho,” Benfield said.  There are three city council positions open. City Council President Christopher Mann, and council members Bart Stevens and Randall Schwendiman’s four year terms are coming to an end. Mann is the only council member to run again for office. Other candidates for city council include: Christopher West, Bruce Sutherland, Donna L. Benfield, Lynn M. Betts and Kelly H. McKamey. Other candidates were cotacted but did not return a call. Members of the city council that are not up for re-election are Rex Erickson, Richard Woodland and Adam Stout.     Rexburg City council elections will be held Nov. 3. However, there are a large number of people living in Rexburg that are not getting involved in the elections: BYU–Idaho students . BYU–I students are often impacted by what the council decides. The new parking restrictions around campus were passed by the city council and are affecting students every day. Students are eligible to vote in city elections after living in Rexburg for 30 days. To register as a citizen, go to the county clerk’s office. A driver’s license or a bill with your Rexburg address is needed to prove you have been living at the address for 30 days.   If you are already a Rexburg resident, it is possible to register to vote at the polls according to http://www.rexburg.org/electioninfo.aspx. Donna Benfield, a city council candidate, hopes to get students involved in Rexburg. “I feel strongly that Rexburg needs BYU–Idaho and BYU–Idaho needs Rexburg. I want to bridge the gap between both. Rexburg is ‘America's Family Community’ and that includes BYU–Idaho,” Benfield said.  There are three city council positions open. City Council President Christopher Mann, and council members Bart Stevens and Randall Schwendiman’s four year terms are coming to an end. Mann is the only council member to run again for office. Other candidates for city council include: Christopher West, Bruce Sutherland, Donna L. Benfield, Lynn M. Betts and Kelly H. McKamey. Other candidates were cotacted but did not return a call. Members of the city council that are not up for re-election are Rex Erickson, Richard Woodland and Adam Stout.     Tue, 27 Oct 2009 22:01:02 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Rexburg-City-Council-elections-approaching/BLOG/1443672/96698.html Rebekah 2009-10-27T22:01:02Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media Rexburg City council elections will be held Nov. 3. However, there are a large number of people living in Rexburg that are not getting involved in the elections: BYU–Idaho students . BYU–I students are often impacted by what the council decides. The new parking restrictions around campus were passed by the city council and are affecting students every day. Students are eligible to vote in city elections after living in Rexburg for 30 days. To register as a citizen, go to the county clerk’s office. A driver’s license or a bill with your Rexburg address is needed to prove you have been living at the address for 30 days.   If you are already a Rexburg resident, it is possible to register to vote at the polls according to http://www.rexburg.org/electioninfo.aspx. Donna Benfield, a city council candidate, hopes to get students involved in Rexburg. “I feel strongly that Rexburg needs BYU–Idaho and BYU–Idaho needs Rexburg. I want to bridge the gap between both. Rexburg is ‘America's Family Community’ and that includes BYU–Idaho,” Benfield said.  There are three city council positions open. City Council President Christopher Mann, and council members Bart Stevens and Randall Schwendiman’s four year terms are coming to an end. Mann is the only council member to run again for office. Other candidates for city council include: Christopher West, Bruce Sutherland, Donna L. Benfield, Lynn M. Betts and Kelly H. McKamey. Other candidates were cotacted but did not return a call. Members of the city council that are not up for re-election are Rex Erickson, Richard Woodland and Adam Stout.     general, news nonadult false Rexburg City Council elections approaching text blog general,news 116 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1443672 12899409 Member 0 LDS Church member seeks seat in Congress http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_LDS-Church-member-seeks-seat-in-Congress/BLOG/1330480/96698.html Rob Cornilles (R), a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has begun his campaign for congress in 2010.     Cornilles, a small business owner and life-long member of the Church, launched his campaign for Congress in August. Cornilles is running in Oregon’s first congressional district.   Elder Dallin H. Oaks in his devotional address last Tuesday, called for people like Cornilles to get involved in the “public square.”   “I have relied on an old military maxim that when there is a battle underway, persons who desire to join the fray should, ‘March to the sound of the guns.’ So it is that I invite you to march,” Elder Oaks said.   Elder Oaks also discussed religious affiliation in obtaining a political office. The constitution states, “No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public trust under the United states (article VI).”   Cornilles does not see any issues with his religion hurting his political campaign.   “Why would religious affiliation hurt a republican candidate who shares the same religion as the democratic Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid? It hasn’t hurt him, so why should it hurt me? If someone who opposes me because of my religious faith doesn’t at the same time oppose him, they are demonstrating it’s not about religion, it’s about politics,” Cornilles said.   Cornilles hopes to help individuals and communities within his district to “achieve their full potential” according to his website, cornillesforcongress.com.   “We need representatives in Congress who are of the people,” Cornilles said .     Rob Cornilles (R), a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has begun his campaign for congress in 2010.     Cornilles, a small business owner and life-long member of the Church, launched his campaign for Congress in August. Cornilles is running in Oregon’s first congressional district.   Elder Dallin H. Oaks in his devotional address last Tuesday, called for people like Cornilles to get involved in the “public square.”   “I have relied on an old military maxim that when there is a battle underway, persons who desire to join the fray should, ‘March to the sound of the guns.’ So it is that I invite you to march,” Elder Oaks said.   Elder Oaks also discussed religious affiliation in obtaining a political office. The constitution states, “No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public trust under the United states (article VI).”   Cornilles does not see any issues with his religion hurting his political campaign.   “Why would religious affiliation hurt a republican candidate who shares the same religion as the democratic Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid? It hasn’t hurt him, so why should it hurt me? If someone who opposes me because of my religious faith doesn’t at the same time oppose him, they are demonstrating it’s not about religion, it’s about politics,” Cornilles said.   Cornilles hopes to help individuals and communities within his district to “achieve their full potential” according to his website, cornillesforcongress.com.   “We need representatives in Congress who are of the people,” Cornilles said .     Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:27:43 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_LDS-Church-member-seeks-seat-in-Congress/BLOG/1330480/96698.html Rebekah 2009-10-20T22:27:43Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media Rob Cornilles (R), a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has begun his campaign for congress in 2010.     Cornilles, a small business owner and life-long member of the Church, launched his campaign for Congress in August. Cornilles is running in Oregon’s first congressional district.   Elder Dallin H. Oaks in his devotional address last Tuesday, called for people like Cornilles to get involved in the “public square.”   “I have relied on an old military maxim that when there is a battle underway, persons who desire to join the fray should, ‘March to the sound of the guns.’ So it is that I invite you to march,” Elder Oaks said.   Elder Oaks also discussed religious affiliation in obtaining a political office. The constitution states, “No religious Test shall ever be required as a Qualification to any Office or public trust under the United states (article VI).”   Cornilles does not see any issues with his religion hurting his political campaign.   “Why would religious affiliation hurt a republican candidate who shares the same religion as the democratic Senate Majority Leader, Harry Reid? It hasn’t hurt him, so why should it hurt me? If someone who opposes me because of my religious faith doesn’t at the same time oppose him, they are demonstrating it’s not about religion, it’s about politics,” Cornilles said.   Cornilles hopes to help individuals and communities within his district to “achieve their full potential” according to his website, cornillesforcongress.com.   “We need representatives in Congress who are of the people,” Cornilles said .     general, news nonadult false LDS Church member seeks seat in Congress text blog general,news 226 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1330480 12899409 Member 0 Comm day http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Comm-day/BLOG/1276493/96698.html  /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}I went to listen to Melissa Merrill, who is the editor of the Ensign. I really enjoyed listening to her advice. She gave some very helpful tips to be successful in the work place. They were tips that I can use now as a student studying communication and as a future communication employee. I also had the opportunity to ask her what education options were best (regarding a emphasis in journalism). Currently I am a Communications major and an English minor, she told me to diversify my minor. I thought this advice was really helpful, since I have been debating that issue lately. Another thought she gave us was that God put us on this earth to succeed gloriously, and I think that gives me a lot of help to try new things            I also attended the forum and Q&A session with Ahmad Corbitt. I thought that he was a very effective speaker. He is a good example of a terrific public speaker. He was very deliberate in what he had to say. The thing I learned the most from him was to learn to communicate effectively. I think that learning to communicate, orally and in the written language can be what makes or breaks our careers. Also I liked that he encouraged us to be inheritable. I think that this is being lost and those who continue to hold strong to integrity will really learn to succeed, because people will trust them and want them to be a part of their company.   /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}I went to listen to Melissa Merrill, who is the editor of the Ensign. I really enjoyed listening to her advice. She gave some very helpful tips to be successful in the work place. They were tips that I can use now as a student studying communication and as a future communication employee. I also had the opportunity to ask her what education options were best (regarding a emphasis in journalism). Currently I am a Communications major and an English minor, she told me to diversify my minor. I thought this advice was really helpful, since I have been debating that issue lately. Another thought she gave us was that God put us on this earth to succeed gloriously, and I think that gives me a lot of help to try new things            I also attended the forum and Q&A session with Ahmad Corbitt. I thought that he was a very effective speaker. He is a good example of a terrific public speaker. He was very deliberate in what he had to say. The thing I learned the most from him was to learn to communicate effectively. I think that learning to communicate, orally and in the written language can be what makes or breaks our careers. Also I liked that he encouraged us to be inheritable. I think that this is being lost and those who continue to hold strong to integrity will really learn to succeed, because people will trust them and want them to be a part of their company.  Fri, 16 Oct 2009 18:31:15 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Comm-day/BLOG/1276493/96698.html Rebekah 2009-10-16T18:31:15Z iComm Student Media  /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt; mso-para-margin-left:0in; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:11.0pt; font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-font-family:Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-fareast; mso-hansi-font-family:Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;}I went to listen to Melissa Merrill, who is the editor of the Ensign. I really enjoyed listening to her advice. She gave some very helpful tips to be successful in the work place. They were tips that I can use now as a student studying communication and as a future communication employee. I also had the opportunity to ask her what education options were best (regarding a emphasis in journalism). Currently I am a Communications major and an English minor, she told me to diversify my minor. I thought this advice was really helpful, since I have been debating that issue lately. Another thought she gave us was that God put us on this earth to succeed gloriously, and I think that gives me a lot of help to try new things            I also attended the forum and Q&A session with Ahmad Corbitt. I thought that he was a very effective speaker. He is a good example of a terrific public speaker. He was very deliberate in what he had to say. The thing I learned the most from him was to learn to communicate effectively. I think that learning to communicate, orally and in the written language can be what makes or breaks our careers. Also I liked that he encouraged us to be inheritable. I think that this is being lost and those who continue to hold strong to integrity will really learn to succeed, because people will trust them and want them to be a part of their company.  nonadult false Comm day text blog 42 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 0 1276493 12899409 Member 0 Student achieves internship with congress http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Student-achieves-internship-with-congress/BLOG/1100735/96698.html Alexandra Walborn, a junior at BYU–Idaho, procured an internship with Congressman Peter Hoekstra from the second congressional district of Michigan. Walborn has had the opportunity to be a disciple leader while she has been interning in Washington, D.C. When her co-workers found out that she was a member of the church, they responded with, “That explains a lot”. “I think it is great how no matter where we go people are always watching us, observing how we will act under certain pressure. I'd like to think the reason those staffers reacted that way means I'm setting an example of discipleship here,” Walborn said. According to Walborn, her co-workers have respected her because she has upheld her standards[i1] . “My co staffers have treated me differently; they don't swear in conversation with me, like they do in casual conversation with each other, and they seem to trust me more and more every day in the office,” Walborn said. Obtaining an internship in Washington, D.C. is very competitive. Most congressional internship positions go to seniors, but Walborn has just finished her sophomore year, and will begin her junior year in January. Walborn is a native to Shelby, Michigan, which is in the second congressional district of Michigan. “I did have a couple of things going for me: first, each congressional office favors intern applicants from their[i2]  own congressional district and second there is more competition in the summer than the fall,” Walborn said. [i3] Walborn says she is an English major and wants to have a career in writing. “I wanted to intern in D.C. to work to improve my writing skills and possibly see if I might ever be interested in press work.” Walborn says. The qualifications for an internship in Hoekstra’s office require knowledge of American government, a subject that Walborn was not very familiar with, being an English major. “I'm not a political science major, so it took some time to get caught up to speed with all the terminology. To anyone thinking about working for the federal government, don't feel discouraged from applying for an internship just because you aren't a political science major. All you have to be willing to do is pay attention to detail and come ready to learn.” Interns in Hoekstra’s office are responsible to assist the staff, prepare correspondence for the legislative staff, answer constituent inquiries, conduct research, and help with day to day operations, according to Hoekstra’s website http://hoekstra.house.gov/ConstituentServices/internships.htm   Alexandra Walborn, a junior at BYU–Idaho, procured an internship with Congressman Peter Hoekstra from the second congressional district of Michigan. Walborn has had the opportunity to be a disciple leader while she has been interning in Washington, D.C. When her co-workers found out that she was a member of the church, they responded with, “That explains a lot”. “I think it is great how no matter where we go people are always watching us, observing how we will act under certain pressure. I'd like to think the reason those staffers reacted that way means I'm setting an example of discipleship here,” Walborn said. According to Walborn, her co-workers have respected her because she has upheld her standards[i1] . “My co staffers have treated me differently; they don't swear in conversation with me, like they do in casual conversation with each other, and they seem to trust me more and more every day in the office,” Walborn said. Obtaining an internship in Washington, D.C. is very competitive. Most congressional internship positions go to seniors, but Walborn has just finished her sophomore year, and will begin her junior year in January. Walborn is a native to Shelby, Michigan, which is in the second congressional district of Michigan. “I did have a couple of things going for me: first, each congressional office favors intern applicants from their[i2]  own congressional district and second there is more competition in the summer than the fall,” Walborn said. [i3] Walborn says she is an English major and wants to have a career in writing. “I wanted to intern in D.C. to work to improve my writing skills and possibly see if I might ever be interested in press work.” Walborn says. The qualifications for an internship in Hoekstra’s office require knowledge of American government, a subject that Walborn was not very familiar with, being an English major. “I'm not a political science major, so it took some time to get caught up to speed with all the terminology. To anyone thinking about working for the federal government, don't feel discouraged from applying for an internship just because you aren't a political science major. All you have to be willing to do is pay attention to detail and come ready to learn.” Interns in Hoekstra’s office are responsible to assist the staff, prepare correspondence for the legislative staff, answer constituent inquiries, conduct research, and help with day to day operations, according to Hoekstra’s website http://hoekstra.house.gov/ConstituentServices/internships.htm   Tue, 13 Oct 2009 22:28:32 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Student-achieves-internship-with-congress/BLOG/1100735/96698.html Rebekah 2009-10-13T22:28:32Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media Alexandra Walborn, a junior at BYU–Idaho, procured an internship with Congressman Peter Hoekstra from the second congressional district of Michigan. Walborn has had the opportunity to be a disciple leader while she has been interning in Washington, D.C. When her co-workers found out that she was a member of the church, they responded with, “That explains a lot”. “I think it is great how no matter where we go people are always watching us, observing how we will act under certain pressure. I'd like to think the reason those staffers reacted that way means I'm setting an example of discipleship here,” Walborn said. According to Walborn, her co-workers have respected her because she has upheld her standards[i1] . “My co staffers have treated me differently; they don't swear in conversation with me, like they do in casual conversation with each other, and they seem to trust me more and more every day in the office,” Walborn said. Obtaining an internship in Washington, D.C. is very competitive. Most congressional internship positions go to seniors, but Walborn has just finished her sophomore year, and will begin her junior year in January. Walborn is a native to Shelby, Michigan, which is in the second congressional district of Michigan. “I did have a couple of things going for me: first, each congressional office favors intern applicants from their[i2]  own congressional district and second there is more competition in the summer than the fall,” Walborn said. [i3] Walborn says she is an English major and wants to have a career in writing. “I wanted to intern in D.C. to work to improve my writing skills and possibly see if I might ever be interested in press work.” Walborn says. The qualifications for an internship in Hoekstra’s office require knowledge of American government, a subject that Walborn was not very familiar with, being an English major. “I'm not a political science major, so it took some time to get caught up to speed with all the terminology. To anyone thinking about working for the federal government, don't feel discouraged from applying for an internship just because you aren't a political science major. All you have to be willing to do is pay attention to detail and come ready to learn.” Interns in Hoekstra’s office are responsible to assist the staff, prepare correspondence for the legislative staff, answer constituent inquiries, conduct research, and help with day to day operations, according to Hoekstra’s website http://hoekstra.house.gov/ConstituentServices/internships.htm   general, news nonadult false Student achieves internship with congress text blog general,news 128 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1100735 12899409 Member 0 'Joseph Smith Papers' on bookstore shelves http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Joseph-Smith-Papers-on-bookstore-shelves/BLOG/1006835/96698.html The second volume of The Joseph Smith Papers was released Sept. 22. The Church Historian’s Press has been working on a project called The Joseph Smith Papers. These papers are “the diaries, outgoing and incoming correspondence, revelations, contemporary reports of discourses, editorials, and notices” that the Prophet Joseph Smith and his scribes recorded to help found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to josephsmithpapers.org. “The goal of the Joseph Smith Papers Project is to present verbatim transcripts of Joseph Smith’s papers in their entirety, making available the most essential sources of Smith’s life and work and preserving the content of aging manuscripts from damage or loss,” according to josephsmithpapers.org. Eventually The Joseph Smith Papers will comprise 30 volumes. Each volume will fall into one of the following categories: journals, documents, revelations and translations, history, legal and business records, and finally administrative records. The first volume, Journals, was released in early 2009. Now the second volume, The Joseph Smith Papers: Manuscript Revelation Books, has been released. It is the first volume in the Revelations and Translations series. “They (the second volume) preserve the earliest known copies of most of Smith’s early revelations, and they are the key sources available for understanding the process of publishing the early revelations,” according to josephsmithpapers.org Nate Williams, a professor in the Religion Department, is excited to understand more of Joseph Smith’s revelations and the process that it took to receive such revelations. “Reading a volume like this can remind us of the powerful truth that ‘these sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real-life situations involving real people’,” Williams said, quoting the D&C Explanatory Introduction.   The book provides and original copy of each document along with a typed version on the corresponding page. This gives readers a chance to see the writings of the prophet and an opportunity to study the revelations given by him.   KJZZ TV is also releasing the Joseph Smith Papers as a television documentary series. They currently air on BYU TV Mondays from 5-6 p.m. and an encore broadcast is shown at 9-10 p.m. The papers are also available on DVD, according to Excel Entertainment Group.   “I think we should all come to appreciate the challenge prophets and others have in receiving the Holy Ghost as a source of Celestial truth and translating those impressions into Telestial English. There are many more lessons I am sure this book can give the reader, but those are a few I hope to see and experience as I read Joseph Smith Papers: Volume 2,” Williams said. For more information on The Joseph Smith Papers visit josephsmithpapers.org.   The second volume of The Joseph Smith Papers was released Sept. 22. The Church Historian’s Press has been working on a project called The Joseph Smith Papers. These papers are “the diaries, outgoing and incoming correspondence, revelations, contemporary reports of discourses, editorials, and notices” that the Prophet Joseph Smith and his scribes recorded to help found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to josephsmithpapers.org. “The goal of the Joseph Smith Papers Project is to present verbatim transcripts of Joseph Smith’s papers in their entirety, making available the most essential sources of Smith’s life and work and preserving the content of aging manuscripts from damage or loss,” according to josephsmithpapers.org. Eventually The Joseph Smith Papers will comprise 30 volumes. Each volume will fall into one of the following categories: journals, documents, revelations and translations, history, legal and business records, and finally administrative records. The first volume, Journals, was released in early 2009. Now the second volume, The Joseph Smith Papers: Manuscript Revelation Books, has been released. It is the first volume in the Revelations and Translations series. “They (the second volume) preserve the earliest known copies of most of Smith’s early revelations, and they are the key sources available for understanding the process of publishing the early revelations,” according to josephsmithpapers.org Nate Williams, a professor in the Religion Department, is excited to understand more of Joseph Smith’s revelations and the process that it took to receive such revelations. “Reading a volume like this can remind us of the powerful truth that ‘these sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real-life situations involving real people’,” Williams said, quoting the D&C Explanatory Introduction.   The book provides and original copy of each document along with a typed version on the corresponding page. This gives readers a chance to see the writings of the prophet and an opportunity to study the revelations given by him.   KJZZ TV is also releasing the Joseph Smith Papers as a television documentary series. They currently air on BYU TV Mondays from 5-6 p.m. and an encore broadcast is shown at 9-10 p.m. The papers are also available on DVD, according to Excel Entertainment Group.   “I think we should all come to appreciate the challenge prophets and others have in receiving the Holy Ghost as a source of Celestial truth and translating those impressions into Telestial English. There are many more lessons I am sure this book can give the reader, but those are a few I hope to see and experience as I read Joseph Smith Papers: Volume 2,” Williams said. For more information on The Joseph Smith Papers visit josephsmithpapers.org.   Thu, 08 Oct 2009 23:30:59 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Joseph-Smith-Papers-on-bookstore-shelves/BLOG/1006835/96698.html Rebekah 2009-10-08T23:30:59Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media The second volume of The Joseph Smith Papers was released Sept. 22. The Church Historian’s Press has been working on a project called The Joseph Smith Papers. These papers are “the diaries, outgoing and incoming correspondence, revelations, contemporary reports of discourses, editorials, and notices” that the Prophet Joseph Smith and his scribes recorded to help found The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, according to josephsmithpapers.org. “The goal of the Joseph Smith Papers Project is to present verbatim transcripts of Joseph Smith’s papers in their entirety, making available the most essential sources of Smith’s life and work and preserving the content of aging manuscripts from damage or loss,” according to josephsmithpapers.org. Eventually The Joseph Smith Papers will comprise 30 volumes. Each volume will fall into one of the following categories: journals, documents, revelations and translations, history, legal and business records, and finally administrative records. The first volume, Journals, was released in early 2009. Now the second volume, The Joseph Smith Papers: Manuscript Revelation Books, has been released. It is the first volume in the Revelations and Translations series. “They (the second volume) preserve the earliest known copies of most of Smith’s early revelations, and they are the key sources available for understanding the process of publishing the early revelations,” according to josephsmithpapers.org Nate Williams, a professor in the Religion Department, is excited to understand more of Joseph Smith’s revelations and the process that it took to receive such revelations. “Reading a volume like this can remind us of the powerful truth that ‘these sacred revelations were received in answer to prayer, in times of need, and came out of real-life situations involving real people’,” Williams said, quoting the D&C Explanatory Introduction.   The book provides and original copy of each document along with a typed version on the corresponding page. This gives readers a chance to see the writings of the prophet and an opportunity to study the revelations given by him.   KJZZ TV is also releasing the Joseph Smith Papers as a television documentary series. They currently air on BYU TV Mondays from 5-6 p.m. and an encore broadcast is shown at 9-10 p.m. The papers are also available on DVD, according to Excel Entertainment Group.   “I think we should all come to appreciate the challenge prophets and others have in receiving the Holy Ghost as a source of Celestial truth and translating those impressions into Telestial English. There are many more lessons I am sure this book can give the reader, but those are a few I hope to see and experience as I read Joseph Smith Papers: Volume 2,” Williams said. For more information on The Joseph Smith Papers visit josephsmithpapers.org.   general, joseph smith papers, news nonadult false 'Joseph Smith Papers' on bookstore shelves text blog general,joseph smith papers,news 61 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 0 NEWS / GENERAL 0 1006835 12899409 Member 0 Students Get the Boot http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Students-Get-the-Boot/BLOG/868989/96698.html Visitors at the Mountain Pines apartment complex found boots on their cars as they left last Friday night.Grant Evans, a freshman, thought he left his friend’s apartment with more than enough time to get back to his apartment before curfew. To his surprise he found a boot and a corresponding $40 fine on his front tire.“I lost half a week’s worth of groceries,” Evans said about the unexpected expense.Mary Cameron, a junior, had her boyfriend visiting her for the weekend. When they walked out they found that his car had been booted as well.“Ben [her boyfriend] is a college student too, so he didn’t have the extra money to pay for the boot,” Cameron said.There are limited designated visitor parking spots at apartment complexes. At Mountain Pines, for example, there are 60 apartments and only eight visitor parking spots. In addition to the limited number of visitor spots, some students have expressed confusion resulting from the city’s new parking regulations.“Ever since the city has changed its parking regulations, it is hard to know when it’s ok to park on the street and when it’s not. I think that’s the reason so many people are getting booted.” Tiffany Reed, a sophomore, said.Though the city recently came out with parking regulations, it is legal to park on the street without a permit after 5 p.m.Those with questions about towing and booting procedures should seek out an apartment manager.“In my past 10 years of managing I have found that the best and easiest solution to not being towed in a signed area is to take personal responsibility for where you park your vehicle. If you park it in a signed area you do risk being towed. If you don’t get towed, you’re lucky. If you do get towed that is the consequence of taking that chance and making that choice. It is nobody’s fault but the person who parked it there,” said Faith Arnsmeyer, manager of The Colonial House.The philosophy at Sunrise Village, a single mens’ housing complex, is that they will not have the towing company patrol the parking lot. They will, however, call the towing company if parking problems arise.“This allows our residents to have visitors and makes for a bit less stress for myself and our tenants,” Summer Elrod, manager of Sunrise Village apartments said.The Carriage House, a single womans’ housing complex, has designated visitors’ parking spots. They will tow a car if it is not parked in the marked parking. When visitors are planning on staying overnight, a visitors parking sticker can be obtained to avoid towing.Most complexes hire a towing company to take care of parking issues. According to Barney Towing and Recovery, it costs $100 to tow a vehicle and $20 for every day that it sits in the lot. Elite Parking charges $40 to remove a boot.Towing and boots can be inconvenient to visitors, but they can also be necessary to ensure tenants a place to park in their own complex.“Hopefully, it might help someone realize the importance of ready signs and saves them the grief of getting towed,” Arnsmeyer said. Visitors at the Mountain Pines apartment complex found boots on their cars as they left last Friday night.Grant Evans, a freshman, thought he left his friend’s apartment with more than enough time to get back to his apartment before curfew. To his surprise he found a boot and a corresponding $40 fine on his front tire.“I lost half a week’s worth of groceries,” Evans said about the unexpected expense.Mary Cameron, a junior, had her boyfriend visiting her for the weekend. When they walked out they found that his car had been booted as well.“Ben [her boyfriend] is a college student too, so he didn’t have the extra money to pay for the boot,” Cameron said.There are limited designated visitor parking spots at apartment complexes. At Mountain Pines, for example, there are 60 apartments and only eight visitor parking spots. In addition to the limited number of visitor spots, some students have expressed confusion resulting from the city’s new parking regulations.“Ever since the city has changed its parking regulations, it is hard to know when it’s ok to park on the street and when it’s not. I think that’s the reason so many people are getting booted.” Tiffany Reed, a sophomore, said.Though the city recently came out with parking regulations, it is legal to park on the street without a permit after 5 p.m.Those with questions about towing and booting procedures should seek out an apartment manager.“In my past 10 years of managing I have found that the best and easiest solution to not being towed in a signed area is to take personal responsibility for where you park your vehicle. If you park it in a signed area you do risk being towed. If you don’t get towed, you’re lucky. If you do get towed that is the consequence of taking that chance and making that choice. It is nobody’s fault but the person who parked it there,” said Faith Arnsmeyer, manager of The Colonial House.The philosophy at Sunrise Village, a single mens’ housing complex, is that they will not have the towing company patrol the parking lot. They will, however, call the towing company if parking problems arise.“This allows our residents to have visitors and makes for a bit less stress for myself and our tenants,” Summer Elrod, manager of Sunrise Village apartments said.The Carriage House, a single womans’ housing complex, has designated visitors’ parking spots. They will tow a car if it is not parked in the marked parking. When visitors are planning on staying overnight, a visitors parking sticker can be obtained to avoid towing.Most complexes hire a towing company to take care of parking issues. According to Barney Towing and Recovery, it costs $100 to tow a vehicle and $20 for every day that it sits in the lot. Elite Parking charges $40 to remove a boot.Towing and boots can be inconvenient to visitors, but they can also be necessary to ensure tenants a place to park in their own complex.“Hopefully, it might help someone realize the importance of ready signs and saves them the grief of getting towed,” Arnsmeyer said. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:22:11 GMT http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/_Students-Get-the-Boot/BLOG/868989/96698.html Rebekah 2009-09-29T22:22:11Z NEWS GENERAL iComm Student Media Visitors at the Mountain Pines apartment complex found boots on their cars as they left last Friday night.Grant Evans, a freshman, thought he left his friend’s apartment with more than enough time to get back to his apartment before curfew. To his surprise he found a boot and a corresponding $40 fine on his front tire.“I lost half a week’s worth of groceries,” Evans said about the unexpected expense.Mary Cameron, a junior, had her boyfriend visiting her for the weekend. When they walked out they found that his car had been booted as well.“Ben [her boyfriend] is a college student too, so he didn’t have the extra money to pay for the boot,” Cameron said.There are limited designated visitor parking spots at apartment complexes. At Mountain Pines, for example, there are 60 apartments and only eight visitor parking spots. In addition to the limited number of visitor spots, some students have expressed confusion resulting from the city’s new parking regulations.“Ever since the city has changed its parking regulations, it is hard to know when it’s ok to park on the street and when it’s not. I think that’s the reason so many people are getting booted.” Tiffany Reed, a sophomore, said.Though the city recently came out with parking regulations, it is legal to park on the street without a permit after 5 p.m.Those with questions about towing and booting procedures should seek out an apartment manager.“In my past 10 years of managing I have found that the best and easiest solution to not being towed in a signed area is to take personal responsibility for where you park your vehicle. If you park it in a signed area you do risk being towed. If you don’t get towed, you’re lucky. If you do get towed that is the consequence of taking that chance and making that choice. It is nobody’s fault but the person who parked it there,” said Faith Arnsmeyer, manager of The Colonial House.The philosophy at Sunrise Village, a single mens’ housing complex, is that they will not have the towing company patrol the parking lot. They will, however, call the towing company if parking problems arise.“This allows our residents to have visitors and makes for a bit less stress for myself and our tenants,” Summer Elrod, manager of Sunrise Village apartments said.The Carriage House, a single womans’ housing complex, has designated visitors’ parking spots. They will tow a car if it is not parked in the marked parking. When visitors are planning on staying overnight, a visitors parking sticker can be obtained to avoid towing.Most complexes hire a towing company to take care of parking issues. According to Barney Towing and Recovery, it costs $100 to tow a vehicle and $20 for every day that it sits in the lot. Elite Parking charges $40 to remove a boot.Towing and boots can be inconvenient to visitors, but they can also be necessary to ensure tenants a place to park in their own complex.“Hopefully, it might help someone realize the importance of ready signs and saves them the grief of getting towed,” Arnsmeyer said. general, news, parking nonadult false Students Get the Boot text blog general,news,parking 63 0 0.0 http://kickapps.byuicomm.com/service/displayKickPlace.kickAction?u=12899409&as=96698 http://media.kickstatic.com/kickapps/images/96698/photos/PHOTO_5529472_96698_12899409_ap_160X120.jpg false 2 NEWS / GENERAL 0 868989 12899409 Member 0