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ECM begins 12-week study of Jesus
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Lauren Tulles, a senior from Carl Junction, Mo., discusses the historical Jesus in the Ecumenical Christian Ministries Faith Forum Wednesday.
About 20 people attend the event to see the first selection of the movie "First Light; Jesus and the Kingdom of God."
BY JESSE BROWN
jbrown@kansan.com
jbrown@kansan.com
Ecumenical Christian Ministries hosted its weekly Faith Forum last night, kicking off a 12-week study of the history of Jesus.
About 20 people attended the event to view the first chapter in the movie "First Light; Jesus and the Kingdom of God," to learn about the historical context of Jesus.
ECM Minister Thad Holcombe led the event, which included a dinner, a brief introduction of the video and a discussion.
"I think it went really good for a first meeting," Holcombe said. "What we wanted is to have a cross generation and I know there'll be about five or six more students next week."
The first week focused on the understanding of the gospels. Organizers noted that Jesus lived in the first one-third of the first century, but the gospels were written toward the last part of the first century when the authors told their interpretations of his life.
"I think it's really to kind of connect the really intellectual understanding of a history of a faith tradition," Holcombe said. "Understand it in an intellectual way, but connect it with the heart"
Holcombe said he also thought the video and discussion are important because most identify with their respective time periods. He said he hoped the videos
helped people understand the historic context of Jesus' time, which can help people sympathize with what Jesus and others were going through.
Lauren Tullis, a senior from Carl Junction, Mo., said she was impressed with Wednesday's meeting.
"I think it's really great information because it allows us to understand Jesus and Christianity in a historic context." Tullis said. "It's how we understand everything else, so to have this kind of framework and to understand it is beneficial."
Tullis said the different generations' talking with each other was a positive thing so one could see the diverse perspectives that each person has.
Bobbie-Francis McDonald is an elder, one who makes decisions about the congregations direction at the First Presbyterian Church in Lawrence and a supporter of ECM. She said it's a nice thing to be
able to speak with younger people about the subject.
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"For me, it was important because I don't get a lot of opportunities to engage with young people, college-age students," McDonald said.
The video shown has 12 chapters so Holcombe and the ECM will continue the discussion for 11 consecutive weeks on Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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NEW YORK — "Law & Order," meet "The Practice."
After all, why retire? He's only 90.
90-year-old DA takes a new job
"Taking time off makes me nervous," Morgenthou quipped at a news conference Wednesday announcing his new post at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz. Hes "of counsel" — a term sometimes used for former public officials and others entering private practice at senior levels — to the roughly 225-lawyer firm, which represents a roster of major financial institutions and corporations. He and the firm say it's not yet clear which clients he'll work with.
Three weeks after stepping down from his 35-year job as Manhattan's district attorney — where he became the model for the original DA of TV's "Law & Order" — Robert Morgenthau has a new job at a prominent law firm.
Morgenthau finished his long run as head of one of the nation's most prominent prosecutor's offices on Dec. 31. His successor, fellow Democrat Cyrus R. Vance Jr., was elected in November.
As Manhattan's U.S. attorney for eight years before being elected as the borough DA in 1974, Morgenthau embodied the figure
of a prosecutor for decades. But he began his legal career in private practice and returned briefly in the 1970s.
As DA, he built a reputation for going after corporate fraud and other financial crimes. But he said Wednesday he was looking now forward to "helping businesses succeed and take on workers" at a time of high unemployment.
Wachtell. Lipton's clients have ranged from the Treasury Department to Wal-Mart Stores Inc., according to the firm.
The firm represented Bank of America Corp. in its 2008 purchase of Merrill Lynch & Co.
— a deal that has spurred a lawsuit from federal regulators, who say the bank hid the brokerage's losses from shareholders. The bank says it disclosed sufficient information before shareholders approved the deal.
Wachtell. Lipton doesn't have any clients with cases involving the Manhattan DAs office, the firm said.
Partner Daniel A. Neff said the firm valued Morgenthau's "remarkable wealth of experience, contacts and judgment." And for his part, Morgenthau said he was eager to get back to work.
"When I left the (DA's) office, the only thing I knew was that I wasn't going to sit on the beach," he said.
LAWRENCE
Students find employment at The Oread's new restaurants
BY ALEESE KOPF
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When The Oread started hiring two weeks ago, students began competing for opportunities to work for the new hotel at 1200 Oread Ave. Students primarily sought information about employment through e-mails, phone calls and in-person walk-ins to The Oread, Nancy Longhurst, the hotel's general manager said.
With several hundred visitors during its open house last Sunday, The Oread Hotel has excited public interest. Many students, however, have visited out of more than mere curiosity.
A set of rules for the search for the most efficient way to sort a list.
The Oread has multiple restaurants and bars. On a given night, as many as 50 students might be employed by The Bird Dog bar alone.
The Oread is still hiring and therefore unsure of the exact number of student employees, McCormick said. The hotel will eventually employ about 250 people, she said.
Longhurst said the hotel is still in need of staff for the Five 21 res.
Career Center, said few students had come to the center looking for part-time positions, but had used the center for information regarding internships. The Oread offered four student internships pertaining to marketing and management. Information for these positions was made available through the Career Center in November at the internship fair, and Hill said the posts are now closed.
On a given night, as many as 50 students might be employed by The Bird Dog bar alone.
Patti McCormick, The Oread's director of media, events and public and community relations, said 75 percent of the hotel's employees are students, who work primarily as servers and bartenders.
Megan Hill, associate director for career networks at the University
Erin Bremer, a sophomore from Manhattan, said it was the atmosphere and the overall unique feel of The Oread that made her want to work there. She now works as a server for The Bird Dog, a restaurant inside the hotel. She said the ability to try new jobs, such as cocktail and fine dining serving, also added to the experience.
for the Five 21 restaurant scheduled to open Feb. 1
When looking for a student employee, she said, restaurant managers search for candidates who will go above and beyond their
expected duty to make sure every customer is taken care of.
In addition to having a friendly attitude, eagerness is another sought-after trait, she said. Experience can be developed and improved, but for Longhurst, a positive attitude is essential. She said she saw many advantages in hiring student versus non-student employees.
"All the students are great," Longhurst said. "They're very enthusiastic. They want to work here and are proud to be able to work here."
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January 28th & February 4th - Thursdays, 7pm Foundations of Zen class: An introduction to Zen Practice, Open to all, regardless of experience. $20 suggested donation for both classes. Taught by dharma teacher Jane Gojek
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Erin Bremer, a sophomore from Manhattan, takes beverages to her tables. Bremer works as a server at The Bird Dog bar in The O
KANSAS ZEN CENTER UPCOMING EVENTS
February 6th - Saturday 9am-4pm
One-day retreat designed for both old and new practitioners. Orientation for beginners at 8:30am.
Bring a sack lunch, wear comfortable clothes. $35 for non-members, $25 for members, $25 for participants in this Spring's Foundation of Zen class.
Led by guiding teacher, Judy Boitman
Perjury charges related to a sex scandal led to his 2008 guilty plea to obstruction of justice and no contest plea to assault.
The ruling is the latest legal setback for the convicted felon and one-time leader of Detroit
For both events, email info@ksansaszencenter.org to reserve a space, or if you have questions. For more information, go to www.kansaszencenter.org
Associated Press
All events at the Kansas Zen Center 1423 New York St., Lawrence, KS 66044
"We are here because you committed perjury," Wayne County Circuit Court Judge David Groner told Kilpatrick. "You pled guilty and you agreed to pay $1 million in restitution, but you have not been responsible in paying it. You have not been credible in this courtroom and you, again, have not been honest to the city of Detroit."
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A judge on Wednesday called Kilpatrick deceitful and self-serving while ordering him to come up with more than $300,000 for restitution to the city within 90 days or possibly face a return to jail.
Former mayor could return to jail
DETROIT — Kwame Kilpatrick lost his job as Detroit's mayor and his freedom, in part, for telling lies.
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