Gun Violence, Policing, and Young Communities of Color

Young people of color are leading the response to recent instances of gun violence. Young people do not all experience gun violence at the same rate nor do they feel its consequences evenly. Our research on young adults between the ages of 18 and 29 years old highlights the very different experiences young people have with guns, gun violence, and policing across racial and ethnic groups

American Democracy in Peril

American Democracy in Peril was presented by Judge J. Michael Luttig as the 121st Sibley Lecture. Luttig served as a federal judge for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit from 1991 to 2006. He also has worked with Boeing and Coca-Cola in the private sector. This event was for members of the law school community only. It took place in the Hatton Lovejoy Courtroom at the University of Georgia School of Law March 22, 2023 at 3:30 pm. A reception followed in the Davenport Rotunda

Politicians’ ability to persuade citizens about policies depends on people’s values and priorities.

Persuading the public is often a key aim of politicians who are trying to advance their policy agendas. In new research, Matthew D. Luttig and Howard Lavine look at how policies are framed to the public and how this affects support for them. They find that certain framings – such as those which explain how a policy will lead to a gain or loss- are more likely to persuade people to support the policy if it matches with their own motivation towards preventing losses or promoting gains

The spirituality of student teachers: a blind spot?

This article, which is framed in a Christian perspective, argues the importance of creating a space to nurture the spirituality of student teachers since that colours the entire educational experience. Teacher education ought to be done in an environment which is conducive not only to intellectual growth, but also to spiritual growth. First, the concept of spirituality is briefly explained. The particular experiences of a lecturer in the Philosophy of Education, who is attempting to provide support for the spiritual dimension of students by challenging them to explore some of the fundamental questions of life, form the central part of the article. Ways are suggested of not only acknowledging the spirituality of education students, but also nurturing and deepening it. Finally, suggestions for further research are outlined

'n Semanties-pragmatiese studie van teksversorging, met spesifieke fokus op die hantering van vermeende taalfoute

ThesisText editing is undertaken by different persons with varying educational backgrounds. Which universal principles/standards/norms are then applicable to text editing? A key norm proposed by the researcher for all norms in the practice of text editing is that the text editor (and thus the action of text editing) must contribute to the successful communication of the intended meaning between the writer of the text and the reader of the text. A norm should also allow for deviations. Linguistics not only differentiates between right and wrong; text/utterances are also classified m terms of acceptable/unacceptable. The text editor must therefore be mindful of the fact that, although certain texts do deviate (language deviations) from the prescribed norm (for example, standard language) such text may still be acceptable within a certain context/situation, simply because it contributes to the communication process. Pragmatics deals with the interpretation of expressions in context. As is evident from the study of intended, implicit and presupposed meaning, context plays an important (defming) role in the interpretation of expressions. The text editor must also pay attention to cohesion and coherence links within text. Semantics is the study of the meaning of words or expressions. Meaning is created by each individual, with due consideration and application of the conventional nature of language. The conventional nature of language leads one to the conclusion that there is common knowledge as to the meaning of words (as signs/symbols of meaning). The test editor must be sure to respect these conventions in language in order to promote effective communication. Through experience the text editor not only develops his skills, but also gams knowledge that supplements his professional expertise. Although supply is relatively limited in South Africa, international manuals on practical text editing/proofreading are quite readily available. Several different models or sets of proofreading/text editing marks are available, from which the text editor may exercise a choice(s). The text editor will then apply his chosen model(s) in a uniform manner. Within the ( profession of text editing it is very important to consider ethical norms. By means of, for example, recognition of the text writer's own writing style, as well as continuous professional development and the application of strict standards, the text editor must make a professional contribution to the text he is editing

The risks and potential influence of undermined areas in the Okiep Copper District with a specific focus on the Bruinhoek populated area of Concordia

Thesis (MEng)--Stellenbosch University, 2018.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The collapse and/or subsidence of overburden located above an undermined area is inevitably an impending consequence of underground mining activities across the world. One of the legacies left behind of approximately 150 years of mining in the Okiep Copper District is the presence of huge collapsed structures locally known as glory holes. Although some are remote, several holes are located close to populated areas and pose a hazard to the local inhabitants. The Bruinhoek populated area which forms part of the town of Concordia is undermined by the Wheal Julia East Mine. The potential formation of a glory hole within the undermined area poses a risk to local inhabitants of Bruinhoek. The aim of the study is to determine the likelihood of glory hole formation at Bruinhoek, as well as the inherent risk if this should happen. This aim was achieved by means of a data collection process that involved three reference mines which has glory holes, as well as the Wheal Julia East Mine. In order to determine the likelihood of the formation of a glory hole at the Bruinhoek populated area the main reasons causing the formation of the glory holes at the reference mines were determined first. This was done by the reviewing of previous investigations, studying survey and geological maps gathered from the O’okiep Copper Company (OCC), and field investigations that involved drone aerial surveys, site walkovers and the inspection of the sidewalls of the glory holes. The Wheal Julia East Mine was similarly studied and investigated. After the main reasons for glory hole formation at the reference mines were determined they were used as a proxy for the Wheal Julia East Mine. It was found that for a glory hole to form an underground cavity must have been created first. The main factor that contributed to the initiation of the failure of overburden at the reference mines was the presence of persistent discontinuities. Investigations proved that the Wheal Julia East Mine has created an underground cavity as well as that persistent discontinuities could occur following the investigations at the reference mines. Therefore it was determined that a glory hole at the Bruimhoek populated area could be expected in the future. The stope dimensions in plan view for the Wheal Julia East Mine where determined through the creation of overlay maps where a surface image of the Bruinhoek populated area overlies the geological maps of the Wheal Julia East Mine. It was found that the stope lies directly below two plots of the Bruinhoek populated area. The field investigations of the reference mines indicated that instabilities for example self-caving of the sidewalls and rim collapse are common after the formation of a glory hole. This means that in the case of the formation of a glory hole at Bruinhoek it is almost certain that it will self-cave and experience rim collapse, gradually becoming greater in size. The current situation at Bruinhoek has the potential to develop in a high risk situation endangering people’s lives.AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Geen opsomming beskikbaa