Is math a religion?!

Mahalia Jackson and MLK

Mahalia Jackson sang at the funeral of MLK, as well as at his "I Have a Dream Speech." Here's what she sang:

Facebook Page

I just thought that everyone should know there is a Facebook page entitled: "J Spencer Fluhman is My Hero."  Obviously, anyone with a Facebook should go and join this group.  And then we all need to convince Fluhman to get a Facebook.

Some shameless, end of semester, self-promotion

Hello all!

As we begin to put this course to rest, I will indulge in a moment of self-aggrandizing promotion. I have a music project named "Marshall vs. The Machine". The original goal of the project was the challenge to record covers of songs selected at random from my iPod. I ended up mixing in some originals and requests later. So far, 14 songs have been done and I aim to do 10 more this year. Check it out!

Favorites include 'Hit That', 'Friday' and 'Don't Fear the Reaper'. 'Closer', 'My Friends and My Guitar', 'Coming Home', 'A Murder, a Resolution', 'Lullabye', and 'Enforcer's Groove' are originals.

Check it out! Marshall vs. The Machine

Addison

Bracket Challenge Winners Circle

Here are some shots from the 2012 Fluhman Bracket Challenge winners' event. A great time was had by all. Turns out Addison beat me at Yahtzee, by only two points, to win the event. Note the look of disappointment on my face.

CNN Article on Temples

Interesting article on CNN with the head of the Temple Department, explaining parts of the temple and temple recommends to non-members. Well done!

Timothy Tyson Exposed!!

Here is an amazing site about Timothy Tyson and his Blood Done Sign my Name. Robert Teel is the author of the page refuting large portions of his book and saying he lives on "fabricated lies"

Check it out

http://timothybtyson.com/page0.html

MLK Photos

Saw these photos taken the day MLK was shot.  I thought they were relevant due to recent discussion.

http://life.time.com/history/life-exclusive-the-day-mlk-died/#1

A humble suggestion

As per Prof. Fluhman's request, I will share this here:

As I sat, reflecting upon the historical import of my performance in the Fluhman Bracket Challenge 2012, I felt, as I imagine Abraham Lincoln or Martin Luther King, Jr. might have in their own own profound, personal precipitous tipping-points in history, as if I had stepped out of time. I could see it spread before me: eternities past, present, and future. I felt as if to behold, in the splinter of my mind's eye, the many participants of Fluhman Brackets in times passed who had gone on and, yea varily, even now have received their rewards. I witnessed those faithful and good servants who had yet to come and my heart yearned that their joy might be complete and matched with a near-perfect bracket. And then my heart groaned within me and I beheld those students who had taken second, or even third place in the annual competition. I watched as they were dismayed as their hope was denied them to be told, "Thou hast done well, but not well enough. Go take your place among those miserable and spiteful spirits who predicted a North Carolina victory." I imagined my brother, yea, even Cody Cripen, who was but one point shy of the victory he craved. I then cried aloud, "Is there no peace for these, my brethren?"

I then foresaw a miraculous deliverance as Professor Fluhman, in his good mercy, proffered a simple consolation prize to both Cody and I, which we both did cherish. I then thought, "What great mercy! What gentle kindness!" I then returned to myself and endeavored to deliver this vision to you. I lay it now at your feet and you may do with it as you will, to your own blessing or condemnation, though I could not imagine a greater condemnation than tying with Grace's bracket.

Will you heed this call, oh Brother Fluhman?

Your humble servant,

-Addison

Great Job Opportunity for Grads!

 ATTENTION EDITING OR HISTORY STUDENTS: 

Internship available. 

The Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints is looking for interns to assist with The Joseph Smith Papers. This is a unique opportunity to learn about early LDS history, work with primary documents, significantly contribute to the project’s research and production processes, and acquire a variety of new skills. Internships begin in both June and September 2012. The length of each internship is one year. This is a paid internship. 

An editing test (2–3 hours) will be required of all applicants. 

Job duties include: 

 Fact-checking, or analyzing sources to determine whether they have been used appropriately. 

 Checking quotations from original sources, comparing spelling, punctuation, and capitalization. 

 Attentively assisting historical editors in verifying transcriptions of historical manuscripts. 

 Making and filing copies of sources that are checked. 

 Applying project style with high level of accuracy. 

 Applying or correcting XML encoding using XMetaL® Author Enterprise 5. 

 Copyediting and proofreading text. 

 Organizing or compiling in-house research tools to assist project staff. 

 Other tasks according to project needs and intern capabilities and interests. 

Hours: 

 30–40 hours per week; flexible schedule Mondays through Fridays. 

Location: 

 Church History Library, 15 E. North Temple, Salt Lake City. 

Qualifications: 

 Bachelor’s degree in English, History, or a related field (advanced undergraduates are acceptable). 

 Practical experience in copyediting or proofreading. 

 Must be familiar with Chicago Manual of Style (16th edition). 

 Must be comfortable learning new software or databases. 

 Experience with electronic publishing or programming languages (especially XML) preferred but not required. 

 Ability to research in nineteenth-century sources. 

 Knowledge of early LDS Church history and be familiar with Mormon sources preferred. 

 Must be accurate, detail oriented, and organized. 

 Must be a critical thinker and have a natural curiosity. 

 Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently worthy of a temple recommend. 

For more information about The Joseph Smith Papers, please go to: josephsmithpapers.org. 

Queries, resumes, and cover letters should be directed to Rachel Osborne at osbornerm@ldschurch.org. Please contact me by 20 April 2012 to be considered for the internship. Writing samples are not necessary.