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Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile
This lux hotel attracts an international clientele. The Sofitel is close to Rush Street bars and restaurants, and within easy walking distance of the Magnificent Mile, Museum of Contemporary Art and Oak Street Beach. The hotel's chic Café Des Architectes features French cuisine.
102 guests rooms - in-room coffee maker with complimentary coffee, free room-delivered continental breakfast, free local phone calls, free cable/satellite movies, news and sports.
CITY:South Holland
Southland Inn & Suites - Markham
Treat yourself to one of our deluxe whirlpool suites. Then start your morning off right with our deluxe complimentary breakfast bar. Smoking rooms are available upon request.
128-room, all-suite hotel. Complimentary hi-speed wireless Internet, breakfast, laundry facility, indoor heated pool, fitness center, business center, dataport telephones. Free shuttle service. Conveniently located at I-55 & County Line Road.
CITY:Burr Ridge
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Bolingbrook
Each spacious studio site is furnished with a sofa bed, mini-refrigerator, microwave and a desk with ergonomic chair. Other amenitiies include free deluxe continental breakfast, free high speed internet, fax service, exercise room and indoor pool.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Chicago Southwest at Burr Ridge/Hinsdale
The perfect choice for a fresh, restful stay. Newly renovated top to bottom, this all-suites hotel offers complimentary local shuttle service, hi-speed wireless, breakfast, indoor pool, fitness center, business center and more. Convenient access to I-55.
CITY:Burr Ridge
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Elmhurst/Oak Brook Area
128-room, all-suite hotel. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free high speed internet access, laundry facilities, fitness center and indoor pool, dataport telephones, voicemail, free local calls, free local shuttle, meeting space, and more.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Naperville/Warrenville
128-room, all-suite hotel. Amenities include complimentary deluxe hot breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, room service, free high speed Internet access, free midweek shuttle service, 24-hr. Market Express, and more.
Springhill Suites Downtown River North
Standing 27 stories tall in the heart of Chicago's thriving River North neighborhood, our newly-renovated hotel is surrounded by top-rated attractions and offers the trusted Marriott experience but with a new twist. We're proud to announce our new onsite bar, Holloway's, which is located off our lobby and overlooks the bustling city. Enjoy craft cocktails and a small plates menu sitting in one of our many tech-enabled furniture pieces or near the cozy fireplace.
70-room property with clean and comfortable accommodations. Featuring coin-operated laundry facilities, remote controlled TV, Free HBO, SHOWTIME and ESPN. Free local calls
Furnished with micro-fridge, wireless Internet, Cable TV, three minutes away from shopping malls and movie theaters. Semi-truck parking available.
128 comfortable guest rooms. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free wireless high speed internet, pillow top mattresses in every room, iron/ironing boards, in-room coffee and more! Two meeting rooms accommodating up to 25 people each.
Staybridge Suites Chicago/Oakbrook Terrace
The preferred, upscale all-suite hotel in the Oak Brook area! Free bountiful hot breakfast buffet daily. Free light dinner entrée Tuesday thru Thursday evenings with free beer, wine and sodas. Free internet access throughout hotel. Free local shuttle.
CITY:Oakbrook Terrace
Enjoy a fully furnished apartment with breathtaking views of the sklyine located in the heart of downtown Chicago. Steps to everythng! These 1,2, and 3 bedroom apartments are exquisitely appointed. Why not book a whole apartment? Affordable nightly, weekly, monthly rates available. Stay in your home in Chicago!
Clean and quiet rooms. Restaurants nearby. Friendly staff, free super start breakfast, wireless Internet and bus or truck parking.
Indoor pool, Jacuzzi suites, free high-speed internet, complimentary breakfast, guest laundry.
Continental breakfast, Rialto Theatre, casinos ½ mi. away, queen beds, cable, and in-room coffee makers.
Fine, new economy lodging. 42 rooms, 3 Jacuzzi suites; free continental breakfast, truck & bus parking available. Meeting facilities for up to 35 people.
Super 8 Romeoville Bolingbrook hotel is located in the Heritage Corridor, convenient to Interstates 55 and 355 at Exit 367, and provides a comfortable, central place to stop. Close to O'Hare and Midway airports, and Empress Casino, our pet-friendly Romeoville hotel offers convenient accommodations near the Windy City.
Super 8 Motel-Mokena/Frankfort
Worlds largest hotel rewards program. Somewhere between where you are and where you're going there's a Super 8. See you along the way. 69 rooms, near I-80 on route 45, nearby restaurants, refrigerator and microwave, iron, iron boards, hair dryer, coffee pot in all rooms, wireless internet in all rooms, allow pets for a fee, laundry service, family suites.
Swissotel Chicago offers 632 luxuriously oversized rooms and suites. The all-glass triangular hotel, wedged into the confluence of the Chicago River and Lake Michigan has wrap around views along the lakefront. Swissôtel has long been a favorite destination among VIPs, but we're quickly becoming the city's No. 1 choice for VIKs – Very Important Kids, that is. Every kid is a V.I.K at Swissôtel Chicago. See why we're known as the finest among Chicago's kid-friendly hotels, and treat your own Very Important Kid with benefits that include: Fun-filled welcome packet, detailing fun things to see and do VIK check-in, which provides an area for kids to draw, color, read and play with our St. Bernard plush toy Enhance your next Chicago family vacation with our Swissôtel Kids Suite, and experience a stay that's specifically designed to ensure your children are happy campers. Before arriving, guests will choose from one of three area museums: Shedd Aquarium, featuring the brand-new Polar Play Zone, a hands-on exhibit especially for kids; Adler Planetarium, with its renowned sky shows; or Field Museum, featuring the world-famous Sue dinosaur exhibit.
This property has 35 guest rooms and 3 suites. Other amenities include free parking, Wi-Fi access and non-smoking rooms.
CITY:Oak Forest
Located in historic Old Town, The Aster House Apartments is within walking distance of North Avenue Beach, Wells Street restaurants and bars, and The Second City. The historic mansion features its original stained glass windows and ornate fireplaces, and is decorated with nineteenth century furnishings.
Dramatic 3 story grand lobby. Beautifully appointed studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. Short & long term leases. Magnificent lake & city views. Directly accross from Lincoln Park Zoo.
The Buckingham Hotel and Athletic Club
21 rooms. Three suites. Majority non-smoking rooms. Indoor pool. On-site health club. Limited room service. Complimentary continental breakfast 6am-10:30am, cleaning service, high speed internet. Located in the heart of Chicago's financial district.
The Champagne Lodge & Luxury Suites
The Champagne Lodge is an independent boutique hotel featuring luxury spa suites that offer seclusion and privacy while pampering you with all of the contemporary conveniences of modern design. Private, irresistibly convenient, yet a world away from the everyday.
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show
The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show is very different from traditional murder mystery dinner shows. We will hide non-costumed actors in the audience that are pretending to be part of the crowd. This results in a much more social and interactive evening than with other shows. Our shows are set during the present day and take place in real time. Over the course of the night, our costumed Detectives will uncover clues, interrogate audience members that may or may not be part of the show, and help everyone get closer to solving the mystery.
The Drake is a cityscape landmark and has been a symbol of white glove elegance for eighty years. The pride of all Chicagoans, it has been the first choice of celebrities and Heads of State since its opening in 1920. Scenes from several movies were filmed at The Drake Hotel including Risky Business, My Best Friend's Wedding, What Women Want, Continental Divide, Flags of Our Fathers and Wicker Park were filmed at the hotel.
Breathtakingly elegant, lavish, and newly renovated, The Drake Oak Brook features traditional furnishings and timeless architecture. Stunning banquet rooms open to newly designed terraces and courtyards.
CITY:Oak Brook
The Guesthouse Hotel - Chicago
The Guesthouse Hotel offers spacious, affordably luxurious, and fully furnished 2 bed / 2 bath and 3 bed / 2 bath vacation rental condominiums. Located on the southern end of Andersonville, one of Chicago's hottest neighborhoods, the Guesthouse is very close to public transportation for convenient access to downtown Chicago and tourist attractions. The affordable luxury of our Guesthouse and our unique location provide the perfect rental accommodation for travelers who want the comforts and independence of their own home while enjoying all that Chicago and its local culture has to offer.
297 rooms. 106 suites. Seven meeting rooms. 200 nonsmoking rooms. One restaurant - David Burke's Primehouse. The Spa. 24-hour room service and concierge service. The second in a dynamic new line of hotels that Travel & Leisure named "America's sexiest." James fuses modern American comfort, service and style with state of the art technology. A multiregional Italian restaurant, JBar and The Gym, our signature fitness center, are highlights. Located at Rush & Ontario at the center of the Magnificent Mile and gateway to River North.
Think of The Kimpton Gray Hotel like a perfectly bespoke suit from London's Savile Row — beautiful, bold, and with no detail out of place. Clad in marble and terra-cotta, The Kimpton Gray has been a tastemaker for more than a century, first as an office building and now as an elevated-experience hotel. When the 9-to-5 day is done in the Financial District, those in the know flock to the on-site restaurants - Volume 39, a law library-themed bar, and Boleo, an Argentinean-inspired rooftop lounge.
CITY:Burr Ridge
The Peninsula Chicago is a Five Star, Five Diamond luxury hotel perfectly situated in the heart of the Magnificent Mile. Well-appointed guest rooms—among the largest in Chicago—are complemented with exemplary service and indulgent amenities that include a large indoor swimming pool, modern gym, an outdoor sun deck with city views and exquisite onsite dining. Guests can also retreat to the Peninsula Spa, rated the "#1 Hotel Spa in the U.S." by Condé Nast Traveler.
The Peninsula Spa is the most exclusive and intimate fitness club and spa in the Windy City. Located on the top floor of the hotel, the spa is host to streaming natural light, a half Olympic-length pool and a world-class fitness center.
The Red Carpet Inn - South Holland
Regency Inn offers clean, comfortable rooms at affordable prices. The South Holland Regency Inn is the perfect alternative to high priced lodging.
CITY:South Holland
The Renaissance Chicago O'Hare Suites Hotel
Located near O'Hare Airport, the Renaissance offers roomy suites with bedroom and living areas. The hotel also features an indoor pool and fitness center. Roll the dice at the new Rivers Casino nearby.
Set atop Water Tower Place, above prestigious North Michigan Avenue, this property is just an elevator ride from over 100 shops & boutiques and offers exceptional Lake Michigan and skyline views from each spacious guestroom. Recently opened, The dec Rooftop Bar provides a new and chic outdoor spot for sipping, savoring and socializing. Casual elegance and brasserie-inspired cuisine come together at deca RESTAURANT + BAR, serving inventive fare from morning to night. Enjoy easy access to such famed attractions as The Magnificent Mile, The Museum of Contemporary Art and The John Hancock Observatory or stay in and request an in-room visit from the popular Candy Man.
84 rooms 16 suites High-Speed internet access, iron, dryer, coffeemaker, one restaurant. Lounge, valet/laundry, business center, exercise facilities, room service, concierge desk. Free chilled purified water.
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago
The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Chicago provides a soothing escape in which to relax and rejuvenate in Chicago's Gold Coast. Experience innovative spa treatments that combine natural ingredients with the nurturing care of our expert therapists. Private spa treatment rooms are soundproofed for peace and privacy and include massage rooms, a wet treatment room, an aesthetics room and a manicure/pedicure suite.
Charming European style just steps from the John Hancock Center. Two fireplaces form a focal point in the Victorian style lobby. Completely renovated in 2001. Complimentary high speed internet access in guestrooms.
The Tremont Chicago Hotel at Magnificent Mile
Our Magnificent Mile hotel is nestled in the heart of Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood is located just a few footsteps away from its namesake: the city's world famous one-mile stretch of Michigan Avenue, where exclusive shops, museums, restaurants and bars attract shoppers and sightseers from near and far. Close to Rush Street and near many of the city's top attractions, our hotel is perfectly situated for exploring Chicago.
The Westin Chicago River North
424 rooms. 17 suites. All nonsmoking. On-site health club. One restaurant. Room service. Located on the scenic Chicago River in the progressive River North district.
Just a 5 minute complimentary shuttle ride from O'Hare Airport. Oversized guest rooms, great restaurants, a complete healthclub with swimming pool, business center, and meeting/banquet facilities for 6 to 1,200 people.
The Whitehall Hotel is a standout among boutique hotels in Chicago that sits at the confluence of the city's civic and cultural life, allowing guests an upfront view of luxury, innovation and exploration. Exquisite dining, thrilling nightlife, phenomenal public transit, unforgettable neighborhoods, and an ineffable sense of history permeate the experience of staying at The Whitehall Hotel. We are proud to represent the height of romantic Chicago accommodations, and are looking forward to your stay at our luxurious gem among boutique hotels in Chicago.
This boutique hotel is located in a historic landmark decorated with nineteenth-century French reproduction furnishings. Willows Hotel is close to Boystown bars and restaurants, as well as Lakeview and Lincoln Park shops.
Boldly living in the heart of Chicago's theater, arts, and shopping district, theWit Hotel stands as an homage to creativity and expression. With features like eye-popping design, stunning views, and innovative culinary creations, a stay at theWit is to experience an adventure that doesn't start until after you reach your destination.
Whether you call it the "L" or the "El", an elevated experience is exactly what to expect at Thompson Chicago. British design icon Tara Bernerd turns her worldly, eclectic sensibility to eleven, with the loft-like, urban industrial bones of the lobby and lounge accented with warm American woods and clean, mid-century lines throughout our unique downtown Chicago hotel. Now imagine your own luxe studio in the skies overlooking the hip Gold Coast neighborhood's leafy streets, with the Chicago skyline and Great Lake waterscape daring you to look away.
70,450 square foot Convention Center features 18 versatile meeting rooms with the ability to accommodate up to 4,000 making this the ideal location for trade shows, conventions and social events. Ample free parking!
CITY:Tinley Park
All suite hotel featuring our "Morning Break" breakfast, "In a Pinch" market, and complimentary high speed wireless internet. Our Suites are 30% larger than a standard hotel room and feature fully equipped kitchens.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lombard
125-room new, moderately priced all suite hotel by Marriott designed for travelers who will be away from home for a week or months at a time.
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Naperville
The perfect relocation hotel for extended-stay travelers. Providing studio & one- or two- bedroom suites with refrigerator, stove top, microwave. Free deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed wireless access, indoor pool/whirlpool. 100% smoke-free hotel!
Featuring the charm and ambiance of Chicago along with comfortable affordable accommodations, Travelodge Hotel Chicago is just the place to make your stay an unforgettable experience. Strategically located, Travelodge Hotel Chicago enjoys easy access to Chicago's loop area shopping, theaters, museums, restaurants and most of the famous tourist attractions. Our hotel offers well-equipped accommodations with conveniences that are sure to satisfy your needs. Enjoy our two on-site restaurants. For the discerning business traveler, there is a well-equipped business center
Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
Soaring 92 stories above the Loop and North Michigan Avenue, Trump International Hotel & Tower® Chicago is a showcase of bold style and engaging design, polished stainless steel and iridescent-tinted glass. It is the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world, and downtown Chicago's most enviable address.
Under the Ginkgo Tree Bed & Breakfast
A magnificent Queen Anne Victorian Home built around 1890, air conditioned, with a wrap around front porch. Located one block from Frank Lloyd Wright Home & Studio; savor a light breakfast in our elegant dining room or bright homey kitchen; weather permitting, breakfast on the veranda; 20 minutes from downtown Chicago and all the museums and points of interest. Also, not your ordinary meeting place, host your next event in a warm gracious setting. Non-Smoking establishment and use only green products for cleaning. Now offering wi-fi throughout the house.
CITY:Oak Park
Full-service facility. A total of 166 guest rooms, accessible to downtown Chicago. Banquets up to 100, small meetings, parties.
Temporary living in a residential setting. Fully furnished and equipped one and two bedroom apartments, just bring your toothbrush. Spacious living room, eat-in kitchen, TV, stereo, microwave, full-size fridge. $1,800-$2,100 a month includes all utilities, cable, unlimited local and domestic long distance, wireless internet access. Off-street parking and onsite laundry. Conveniently located near I-290, walking distance to restaurants, shops and Blue Line.
CITY:Forest Park
Discover extraordinary amenities at W Chicago - City Center. From imaginative cuisine and in-room dining to bold beverages and top technology, we've got you covered. Connect at the WIRED Business Center. Relax with a soothing in-room massage treatment—or energize at FIT. For all other requests, our Whatever/Whenever® service and concierge are always on call. Just ask.
Overlooking Lake Michigan, this hip hotel is close to many prime downtown attractions. Indulge in the hotel's Bliss Spa, sip a cocktail at the 33rd-floor Whiskey Sky bar that offers amazing panoramic views and dine on Mediterranean dishes at Wave.
Indulge in sophisticated elegance at Waldorf Astoria Chicago, previously The Elysian Hotel, located in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood with exclusive shopping, dining, nightlife and the Windy City's most famed attractions. Savor inspired American and French cuisine in captivating restaurants featuring RIA, a Michelin Two Star restaurant and Balsan,a market-driven bistro showcasing refined yet rustic fare with an American sensibility. Guests can also indulge in the rejuvenating Spa & Health Club located in the hotel.
Historic landmark building on Chicago's Magnificent Mile. Minutes from the city's most famous shopping and dining. We offer experienced staff to cater to your highest expectations.
Westin Lombard Yorktown Center
DuPage County, Chicago's Western Suburbs - The Westin Lombard Yorktown Center will boast 500 luxurious state of the art guest rooms featuring the Westin Heavenly Bed & Bath. Visit Westin Workout powered by Reebok to jumpstart your day or unwind at Harry Caray's Holy Mackerel! American Fish House.
Set on Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Westin Michigan Avenue offers guests a wide array of options to satisfy even the most avid shopper. There are countless restaurants, and numerous things to do in Chicago for families, couples, and friends alike to enjoy.
220 rooms including 56 private concierge-floor rooms. Convenient to McCormick Place and Oak Brook. Complimentary Midway Airport shuttle available. Meetings to 600 people, banquets to 360.
At the beautiful Wingate by Wyndham, we know you mean business. Our upscale hotel is proud to offer a host of valuable amenities at no extra cost to you. Our all-inclusive pricing model gives you access to services and benefits you won't find at other hotel chains, all free of charge.
CITY:Tinley Park
Conveniently located near I-55 and I-80, Wingate by Wyndham welcomes business, groups, sports and leisure travelers. Serving hot complimentary breakfast daily, business center, free parking, Wi-Fi, indoor pool and fitness center.
Appropriately situated in the Frank Lloyd Wright Historic District of Oak Park, the Write Inn is a historical landmark with special antiques and accessories from the 1920s. Boasting an in-house french eatery as well as convenient access to many of Oak Park's finest dining options, the inn is also just minutes from the CTA line connecting to Chicago's city center. Take in the old world charm mixed with modern features to assure a comfortable, rewarding stay.
CITY:Oak Park
Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront
Formerly Hotel 71, the Wyndham Grand Chicago Riverfront hotel is a full-service hotel is just steps from The Loop – Chicago's theatre and cultural district – and several renowned Chicago business headquarters. Access the legendary Magnificent Mile, a mere stroll across the Chicago River nearby.


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
Last week I went to the Buckhorn Draw for the trial run of the large Order of the Arrow scouting project which will come to the county June 2008. I have been thinking about what an opportunity this is for our county to shine. One thousand people staying at the Canyon View Junior High school grounds will be an interesting sight. Keeping these scouts entertained at night will be an opportunity for the county to show off a little.
They have asked for any local people that are interested in providing programs or entertainment to contact them so arrangements can be made. They have asked for people with a knowledge of the local history of the Castle Valley to volunteer to speak to these scouts and introduce them to our area.
They will spend the majority of their time involved with the work project of tamarisk removal and one day they will spend sightseeing and involved in a recreational activity of their choice. They can choose from rafting, museum tours, fishing and other activities.
I was thinking and I'm not sure it's possible, but why not. Could the Castle Valley Pageant be presented one evening while this group of scouts is in the county? Just bus them to the pageant site and let them experience the pioneer spirit of our area.
The pioneer village held before the pageant is always a wonderful event for young people to get a feel for how things were done in days long past.
My favorite is the homemade bread, ice cream and honey candy samples. What scout wouldn't love being involved with that. Also the buggy ride and wagon rides are always a big favorite. I know the light and sound equipment is only brought in for a short time during the actual pageant days in August. But an abbreviated version put on for these 1,000 scouts and support people would be an outstanding entertainment event for them I think.
I'm sure it would be a lot of work for those involved to put on the pageant one day in June for these scouts, but I think it would be worth the effort involved to allow them to experience this great event our county has been involved in for the past 30 years.
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Castle Valley pageant. I wonder if there are still people who live in our county and surrounding counties that have never seen it.
I was with a youth group the other night who went to see the Manti pageant and as always there are a few in the group who haven't been before even though it's just a short trip over the mountain and a good excuse to eat junk food all the way there and back.
Sometimes I think we don't take advantage of all the recreational opportunities in our back yard. How long has it been since you visited Millsite Golf Course?
They boast a new restaurant now, Millsite View Restaurant and even if you're not a golfer you can go enjoy the view and eat from the deck.
Life is good in our Emery County and we should promote and encourage visitors every chance we get. Life here is a secret too good to keep.
If these 1,000 scouts have a good time while here, we might have created lifetime visitors to our area.
Let's work to make a good impression on all visitors to our county and treat them well so they will want to return and visit.

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Winners of the 2006 Piano Festival morning performances are: kindergarten-third grade-Samuel Nielsen, runners-up-Amber Trowbridge and Shayla Addley; fourth-sixth grade-Logan Tuttle, runners-up-Christopher Trowbridge and Camie Whittle; seventh through ninth grade-Derek Tuttle, runners-up-Taylor Tanner and Markette Tanner; and tenth through twelfth grade-Danielle Olsen, runners-up-Shalae Cox and Alex Johnson. Excellence in technique: Pre-B-Marissa Urie; C-E-Camie Whittle; and F-Up-RaeLynn Jensen.
Winners of the 2006 Piano Festival afternoon performances are: kindergarten-third grade-TJ Lacock, runners-up-Ethan Lemon and Mark DeBry; fourth through sixth grade-Brittany Fauver, runners-up-Adrienne Carter and Natalie Dickman; seventh through ninth grade-Elise DeBry, runners-up-Tennyson Fauver and Nikki Rogers; and tenth through twelfth grade-Leslie Fuller, runner up-Megan Singleton. Excellence in technique: Pre-B-Natalie Dickman; C-E-Megan Singleton; and F-Up-McKay Allred.
Participants in the 2006 Piano Festival are: Shayla Addley; Tyce Addley; McKay Allred; McLane Allred; McKoy Allred; Megan Allred; Meran Allred; Daryoon Anderson; Mary Blackburn; Adrienne Carter; Jordan Cox, Kelsie Cox; Shalae Cox, Brinne Dawes; Derrick Dawes; Nancy Dawes; Elise DeBry; Mark DeBry; Natalie Dickman; Quinn Dickman; Brittany Fauver; Miranda Fauver; Spencer Fauver; Tennyson Fauver; Leslie Fuller; Dustin Jensen; Kiley Jensen; RaeLynn Jensen; Alex Johnson; Christian Johnson; Kaylee Johnson; Katelyn Johnson; Kenai Kraync; Tina Lacock; TJ Lacock; Ethan Lemon; Jessica Larson; Brookelynn Mele; Talmage Nielsen; Thomas Nielsen; Samuel Nielsen; Katelyn Nicholson; Taylor Nicholson; Jayson Noyes; Aubrie Oldroyd; Danielle Olsen; Justan Potter; Nathan Potter; Ashleigh Robinson; Hailee Rogers; Nikki Rogers; Rachel Rogers; Jordan Sanders; Megan Singleton; Cindi Stevens; Shelby Sweet; Brinler Tanner; MarKette Tanner; Taylor Tanner; Benjamin Toomer; Melissa Toomer; Amber Trowbridge; BrookeAnn Trowbridge; Christopher Trowbridge; Kimberlynn Trowbridge; Derek Tuttle; Logan Tuttle; Janelle Urie; Karla Urie; Marissa Urie; Leslie Urie; Taran White; Camie Whittle; and Krista Wright.


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The Council/Foundation Award for service to the University is the combined award of the Binghamton Council and the Binghamton Foundation presented annually to individuals from the University community.
Awards are given, one each to a faculty member, a staff member, an undergraduate student, and a graduate student, to those who have served the campus with outstanding dedication and who have provided exemplary service and/or leadership to the University. Recipients receive a $1,000 check and a certificate that will be presented to the students at the President's Award Luncheon in the spring and at the Excellence Awards Dinner in the fall for faculty and staff.
2013 Award Winners
Faculty - Gerald E. Kadish, Ph.D.
Staff - Mary Beth Curtin '82, MAT '86, MA '87
Graduate Student - Nicole M. Santalucia '02
Undergraduate Student - Lindsay M. Dunlop '13
Gerald E. Kadish, Ph.D.
Distinguished Teaching Professor of History and Near Eastern Studies
Kadish—a "Binghamton University/Harpur College legend" and "institutional treasure," according to his nominators—is retiring this year after completing his 50th year of service to the University. Kadish was named a distinguished teaching professor in 2007 and is one of four distinguished professors featured on the Harpur College Wall of Excellence.
His scholarly activities include editorial work for journals and encyclopedias on ancient Egypt, and as a translation reviewer in German and French. He has written numerous articles and co-authored a book, The 23rd Dynasty Chapel of Osiris Ruler-of-Eternity in Karnak.
"Gerry is an immensely popular teacher even though he has a reputation for being demanding," one of his nominators wrote. "Whether they graduated in the 1960s or the 1990s, alumni often commented on how Gerry inspired them, helped them learn about the world, and challenged them to work at a level that they thought they could never reach."
Kadish received the Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching in 1976. The Binghamton University Foundation also named him Volunteer of the Year in 2001.
Mary Beth Curtin '82, MAT '86, MA '87
Assistant Vice President for Strategic Research Initiatives
Described by one of her nominators as "an essential lynchpin at this University," Curtin has been a key participant of the team working on the smart energy initiative and the Southern Tier High-Technology Incubator slated to open in downtown Binghamton. She oversees the Organized Research Centers and is responsible for all research space planning for the campus.
Curtin's 25-year career at Binghamton has also included key roles related to grant and contract administration as well as government relations. Prior to her current role as assistant vice president for strategic research initiatives, Curtin was associate director of the Small Scale Systems Integration and Packaging Center (S3IP), a New York State Center of Excellence.
"Mary Beth demonstrates a multi-faceted, deep and abiding dedication to Binghamton University every day," one of her nominators wrote. "She is a leader within the Division of Research, a mentor to new colleagues and a true team player who pitches in whenever and wherever she can make a difference."
Curtin is co-chair of the University Road Map team focused on creative activities and research. She also serves on the Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Graduate Student
Nicole M. Santalucia '02
English Literature, Rhetoric & Composition, and Creative Writing
Harpur College of Arts and Sciences
In 2012, Santalucia founded The Binghamton Poetry Project, a literary outreach program that features free poetry workshops led by creative writing instructors from the University. The workshops, held at the Broome County Public Library and other locations in the community, educate youth and adults on how to write and read creatively.
She is a mentor to graduate students, director of a graduate student readers' series and worked with a local elementary school and bookstore to showcase fifth-grade students' poems and photographs about the 2011 flood and its impact.
"Throughout her years at Binghamton University, she has continually sought new ways to serve her fellow students and the local community, with an impressive degree of success," her nominators wrote.
Santalucia is a 2013 Graduate Excellence Award winner in the service and outreach category. She expects to receive her doctorate in English literature, rhetoric & composition, and creative writing next year.
Undergraduate Student
Lindsay M. Dunlop '13
Human Development
College of Community and Public Affairs
As lead intern, Dunlop worked with the American Cancer Society on a research program called Cancer Prevention Study-3 to examine factors such as genetics, lifestyle choices and environment and the incidence of cancer. Dunlop helped recruit 650 community members to join the national study.
"Lindsay was instrumental in keeping a complex, large scale project with many moving parts on track, often with only virtual oversight," one of her nominators wrote.
Another nominator said, "Rarely have I seen an undergraduate student commit herself with such dedication to a significant study with potential long-range impact for citizens of our community."
Dunlop, described as one of CCPA's most outstanding students, has been accepted into the Baccalaureate Accelerated Track program in the Decker School of Nursing.


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Laura Service, Education manager and
Rosie Jones, Events manager: Adult Programmes
On Saturday 30 June the Museum will be saddling up (yes, really) for Horse power day, an exciting day of free activities for all ages. Come and pat a real pony, dress up as a jockey for the photo booth, play pin the tail on the craft-y donkey and much more. Here's a full list of everything happening on the day. Whilst here, take the opportunity to see the free exhibition The horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot.
As event organisers, we want Horse power day to celebrate the links between the horse and popular culture, and the creative impetus that this amazing animal has given to artists across thousands of years. All of our meetings about the event have had a sense of fun, and we are hoping this will come through on the day!
A source of inspiration for the day was the wonderful painting, The Derby Day (1856-58), by William Powell Frith, on display in the exhibition. This painting captures the crowds at a nineteenth-century race day. It demonstrates the vibrant culture that sprang out of race days (not that many of the crowd in the painting are watching the race) and that's something we've considered with the activities on Horse power day. Visitors will be able to make fascinators, a tribute to the popular focus on fashions on display at Ladies' days at the races, and listen to popular music from the eighteenth and nineteenth century recreating the atmosphere of the first great Thoroughbred races at courses like Ascot and Epsom – including a song specially recreated for the event, not heard in its original version for 250 years, but which survives as a folk song even now!
A particular challenge we've faced is bringing live horses onsite. We plan to host, weather permitting, a horse parade on the forecourt of the Museum. Mark Griffin (from Griffin Historical) will compere the parade, giving visitors an opportunity to learn about the attributes of different horses, and the roles they undertake according to their physical traits.
Colleagues across the Museum have contributed ideas for the day, and many will be taking part. Nigel Tallis, co-curator of the exhibition will be answering your questions about curating the exhibition, and about the horses he has been discovering whilst putting together the show as part of 'ask the expert'.
Working on this event has shown us the huge respect and compassion that humans have for horses. Everyone involved has been excited about the opportunity to celebrate the horse, and that has really sparked our imaginations.
We hope you'll be able to join us, and share our excitement, as we gallop around the Museum on the day!
Remember to share your day
Tweet using #horsepower and @britishmuseum
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The horse: from Arabia to Royal Ascot is free and open from 24 May to 30 September 2012.
The exhibition is supported by the Board of Trustees of the Saudi Equestrian Fund, the Layan Cultural Foundation and Juddmonte Farms. In association with the Saudi
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Q: How can investors score from the "special dividends" being doled out by companies to investors?
A: Investors are finding a new way to get money for nothing: special dividends.
So far this year, investors hoping for a little extra in the form of dividends are getting it. Some massive companies, including Costco, Oracle and Wal-Mart, are moving up the time frame of their upcoming dividends to get them paid by the end of the year.
Additionally, a soaring number of companies are making special one-time dividend payments. These are cash payments to shareholders that don't bind companies to a long-term obligation of paying dividends. These special dividends are especially popular this year, again, as companies try to get cash to investors before new dividend tax rules kick in.
ASK MATT: Getting the dividends you're due
There have been 428 special dividends announced just in November and December, which is roughly in line with the 433 paid in all of 2011, says S&P Capital IQ.
How can investors profit from these dividends? Owning one of the companies that makes the special payment is a big way to score. Speculators are trying to guess which companies might make these payments, but there's no way to know for sure.
The odds are that investors who own a diversified basket of stocks will likely own more than a handful of the stocks that are paying these dividends.


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Several new features mark this latest Hot Bodies high-end touring car, making it the weapon of choice for racers around the world. By making several incremental updates to the Cyclone, HB designers are able to give to you extra tuning options front and rear, improved durability, increased rear traction, adjustable stiffness and all-new graphite parts all around![section2]
The Cyclone TC is the ultimate refinement of the top Hot Bodies touring car. It has all the latest updates and advanced features that Hot Bodies team drivers like Atsushi Hara, Ronald Volker and Andy Moore use to dominate race weekends all around the world. These and other HB team drivers are always testing the newest, latest thing to make sure they get to the top step of the podium, and it's our devoted customers that really benefit!
We are extremely proud to offer the Cyclone TC with a wide range of improvements:
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- Altered upper deck with provisions for HB ATC (Adjustable Torsion Control) posts
- Stronger upper bulkheads for improved crash protection
- Thicker low-mount shock towers to fit extra-low bodyshells
- New reversible suspension arms with more suspension mount options
- Easy-adjust sway bar holders for fast fine-tuning
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- Extra-efficient universal dogbones
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Let's not forget what made the Moore-speed World Champion Edition so great!
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As a World Championship-winning car, it featured tons of standard features that you wouldn't find on many other top-level racing cars:
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- Hard-anodized threaded shocks with volume bladders, low-friction o-rings and upper & lower threaded caps
- Carbon-composite suspension arms
- Completely adjustable suspension, including: front sweep, anti-dive, anti-squat, kick-up, front/rear toe, wheelbase, weight balance F/R, ride height, camber, caster
- Full range of sway bars front and rear
- Aluminium motor mount
- Aluminium front, middle and rear bulkheads
- Aluminium pivot blocks for suspension mounting
- Aluminium driveshafts
- Final drive ratio optimized for modified racing
- Race-quality 64 pitch spur gear
- Easy-adjust belt tensioner
- Serrated wheel nuts for secure wheel attachment
- Sturdy foam bumper
- Dual-plate foam bumper attachment with woven graphite upper brace
- Full purple anodizing for great looks
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Check out the latest features of this year's top-end racing machine, the Cyclone TC!
New Large Pro Spec Ball Differential
Already available as an option part for previous Cyclone touring car versions (#67720), the Pro Spec Ball Diff is the ultimate racing diff! It is more durable, requires less maintenance, and it's much lighter for faster acceleration. The Pro Spec Ball Diff has wider spacing for the diff balls for low stress and wear on the D-cut diff rings, it uses ceramic diff balls (#67722) to go longer between rebuilds, the outdrives are made from extra-light machined POM (Polyoxymethylene) space-age plastic for rocketlike acceleration, and for extra insurance it uses a newly designed titanium nitride-coated diff screw and nut.
New 'Two-Way' Front One-Way Differential/Locking Spool
For increased tuning options the Cyclone TC uses a front one-way diff that can be simply converted to a locked spool by inserting locking pins. This allows racers the option of using the same part on large, sweeping courses and on tight, small tracks. You won't need any extra parts in your spares box, the HB Two-Way is all you need!
New 18T Centre Pulleys
The larger pulleys allow the drive belts to wrap around the larger pulleys for extra acceleration and braking power. The drive ratio is now 2.167 (previously 2.4375), making the drivetrain more suitable for brushless motors, which have plenty of torque for low-end power. Improved drivetrain efficiency is another bonus, so you get more runtime and extra power from your existing electronics!
New 2.0mm FRP Middle Block Deck
For increased lateral flexibility and rear traction, HB designers chose a soft material for the middle block deck, going for fibre-reinforced plastic (FRP). This represents the optimal choice to give racers the precise amount of rear traction the Cyclone TC needs for nearly all racing surfaces, giving you the advantage once again over older car designs. You can always fine-tune the car to your handling requirements by fitting the woven graphite or finned aluminium middle block decks available for previous Cyclone models.
New 2.5mm Main Chassis
The main chassis is still made from the highest quality woven graphite available, to give you a solid foundation for getting your suspension settings right from the very start. The new shape and slightly tweaked layout enhance driving performance, plus the extra-large holes under each diff prevent track debris from getting caught up in the drivetrain.
New 2.0mm Upper Deck compatible with Adjustable Torsion Control (ATC) Posts
The upper deck is made from the same top-quality woven graphite laminate as the main chassis, however the upper deck is 0.5mm thinner to enhance lateral stiffness and allow the car some 'give' as the chassis twists around the curves.
The main new feature of the upper deck is that it is compatible with our new Adjustable Torsion Control system, or ATC for short. The ATC posts are 2-piece anodized aluminium posts that connect the main chassis and upper deck with variable levels of stiffness. These posts can be left unattached for free lateral movement of the front end, giving you extra traction and steering control, or they can be attached to the upper deck with o-rings of various densities to adjust the level of chassis twist you want to get. You can also use the posts in their 'solid' configuration to firmly attach the front end of the upper deck to the main chassis. Yet another first from Hot Bodies, to give you the best results on the track!
New Stronger Upper Bulkheads
To increase the strength and durability of the Cyclone TC in front- and rear-end collisions, the upper bulkheads at both ends of the car have been raised slightly and given longer reinforcing ribs that extend to the top of the shock tower supports.
New Thicker Low-Mount Shock Towers
Fitting onto the upper bulkheads, the shock towers are made from extra-thick 3.65mm woven graphite and feature several 'half-hole' upper shock positions (7 in front, 8 in rear) to allow you to fine-tune the handling of your car to any track condition. The lower overall height of the shock towers allows you to slam bodyshells on the chassis for less lift, faster cornering and more top speed.
Note: because these shock towers feature a higher mounting point and lower shock mount positions, they are not suitable for previous versions of the Cyclone touring car.
New Reversible Suspension Arms
The suspension arms are made from the same super-tough material as before, and now they feature extra shock mounts in 'half-hole' increments, achieved by just flipping the arms! You get 5 different shock mount positions on the rear arms, and 4 on the front, giving you loads of tuning options when combined with the 8 upper shock mount positions in the rear and 7 in the front.
New Easy-Adjust Sway Bar Holders
The sway bars feature new one-piece moulded mounts to make installing and changing easier, plus the ends of the swaybars can be minutely tweaked with simple height adjustments using hex-socket ball ends. Being able to precisely adjust your swaybars is an important feature that shouldn't be overlooked!
New Moulded Battery Tray
The new main chassis is equipped with a battery tray that allows you to securely fit Ni-MH batteries as low as possible in the chassis without going through the hassle and time of grinding or filing the edges of the battery slots. Using a similar design as the HB Cyclone 12 and D4, you'll find it easy to use and a great time-saver!
New Universal Dogbones
We've replaced the universal dogones used in previous Cyclone touring cars with a new design offering increased efficiency and extra durability, giving you more confidence and extra insurance when you're battling on the tough club racing circuits!
The Cyclone TC is the ultimate version of the top Hot Bodies electric racer! With its solid racing pedigree, extra strength, and extra tuning options, you can't beat this car!


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PERS. It's come up a lot lately—everywhere I look it seems that I'm hearing about new angles to the market, and new contenders. One thing I've also heard plenty of is that it's not a space for everyone. But some seem to be finding it a very sensible new market.
Just recently the cellphone provider Consumer Cellular entered the market, choosing this as a logical space to make its first step outside of cell phones. I think it's interesting that a market avoided by some can be an easy fit for others.
Another newcomer is Blue Star. The company took a look at a certain area it saw as underserved: the veteran community and their families. Now, Blue Star is looking to triple sales by the fall.
It was even a lively discussion at ESX. AvantGuard's COO Justin Bailey said that mPERS is a quickly growing market. PERS isn't for everyone, panelists said, because it can take a toll on your operators that you need to be prepared for. Daniel Oppenheim, VP for Affiliated Monitoring, said that it might be best left to those centrals that can handle it.
Now, the Medical Alert Monitoring Association is looking toward its annual meeting, catering specifically to the medical alarm space.
So, it seems that the PERS market is particular, a very specific niche in the industry of monitoring, but there is space for those companies willing to look into the space and work their way into it.
In the course of putting together the educational program for our new Cloud+ conference, I've been talking cloud almost every day and last week I met a new cloud provider called BluB0X.
The company is new, but the folks behind BluB0X have been doing cloud for a long time--the executives and some of the team are the people who founded TouchCom. Remember Touchcom? It was acquired by G4S in 2008. Here's a story about that deal.
I had a great conversation with BluB0X CEO Patrick Barry and COO Patrick de Cavaignac of BluB0X yesterday.
Barry told me the principals of BluB0X "took everything we learned in the 15 years building the previous [Touchcom] product and applied modern requirements and modern technology." A significant difference is that Touchcom sold direct to end users whereas BluB0X is working with the channel. Another difference is that BluB0X focuses soley on security. "There is no facility management [component], BluB0X focuses on access control, alarm management, video, biometrics and visitor management," Barry said.
De Cavaignac added that BluB0X also does elevator systems integrating into the destination control systems.
Barry said security has gone through three technology cycles--we're now now at the fourth technology cycle, he said
This fourth cycle, what BluB0X calls "Security 4.0," is the foundation of BluB0X's manufacturing philosophy. Barry said Security 4.0 comprises six technologies that are changing the security industry and which BluB0X is built around. They are: cloud/wireless; mobile devices; multi-factor biometrics; everything unified on a Mercury platform (the largest installed platform, Barry noted); open, standard, IP-based; and lots of analytics.
BluB0X is ramping up quickly, Barry said. It has several new customers. The company exhibited at ISC West and will be at ASIS in September. The company recently hired Siemens' veteran Perry Levine to do business development.
Want to demo the product? Barry said it's very easy to do. Because it's in the cloud, BluB0X provides a login and password "and they can use the demo site. ... They can try it before they buy it," Barry said.
It offers the standard cloud benefits of "one version, the current version that gets upgraded once a month, whereas the typical manufacturer upgrades once a year," Barry said.
Barry is also very excited about the product's ability to run on any mobile device. It's different, he said, because "it's readable whatever the dimension of the screen is ... you can run our software from a computer or when you're walking down the street with your smartphone." Many software programs work on mobile devices via apps, he said. That can be problematic because the interface looks different, there's a lot less power with the apps, and you have to keep updating the apps.
I will have more, later, in a story on BluB0X.
PHILADELPHIA—A news release came across my desk yesterday about Horsemen Partners, a new investment firm run by a couple guys who want to buy a security company as a platform for growth. Let's just say I've seen this kind of news release before, but, this one caught my eye because of these guys' background: They're both business school grads and former Navy SEALs.
They've got backing to buy a security company, but my question was why security? Why do they want to get into this business?
I spoke to one of Horsemen Partners' principals, Sam Alaimo. this morning. Alaimo said he and his partner, Mike Lahiff, could have invested in any number of industries, and they did take a close look at some health care-related businesses, but they settled on security for financial and personal reasons.
"We like the growth prospects, we like the [ongoing] evolution of the security industry and we like the people in the industry," Aliamo told me.
Alaimo and Lahiff got to know security technology, specifically video monitoring and sensor technology, while serving as Navy SEALs in Afghanistan. Serving in a remote area, they saw the benefit of security technology in Afghanistan and were able to leverage these capabilities to safeguard Americans, locals, and other innocent people in the area.
"The technology has endless capacity if utilized correctly," he said.
Horsemen Partners is looking to buy a platform for growth in the security industry. They will be active operators in the business, but they're open to negotiation on several items such as whether the current owner retires completely or stays on in some capacity.
Geographic location is not important. Lahiff and Alaimo will relocate, "whether it's Billlings, Montana or Austin, Texas," Alaimo said. And, Horsemen is also not set on a certain type of security business. Alaimo said that eventually whatever business they buy will do alarm systems installations, alarm monitoring, some systems integration, sensor technology and video monitoring—but the business as it stands now "does not have to do it all, it could be any one of these," Alaimo said.
What Alaimo and Lahiff are looking for is an independent, well-run business that has potential to keep growing. They want a company that's been cash-flow positive for the past three years, with $5- to $30 million in revenue and some RMR.
"We're not ADT rolling up a business, we're two guys who want to buy a private business and take care of it. We'll stick with the company's core capabilities but also bring in more—some systems integration, DIY—depending on its capabilities, what is has now and also where the market heads," Alaimo said.
Horsemen is backed by institutional and individual investors. such as: Anacapa Partners; Search Fund Partners; The Cambria Group Relay Investments; Rich Augustyn & Larry Dunn of NIP Group, a specialized business insurance and risk management intermediary; Tom Cassutt, managing partner of TD Investment Company and David Lazier, managing partner of TD Investment Company; Doug Tudormanaging partner of Ravenscourt Partners; Bob Oster a professional economist and banker and private investor; Tim Ludwig, a private investor; A.J. Wasserstein, CEO of Onesource Water; Matthew Burr, general partner at Matland Capital; and, Matt Estep managing partner and founder of Bosworth Capital Partners. The investment company's web site has more information.
Even a few weeks past it, I'm still thinking about ESX and what resonated with me about some of the panels. One in particular, "Central Station Technology—The Latest and Greatest," has kept me thinking.
Panelists included Jay Hauhn, CSAA's executive director, Jens Kolind, VP of external partnerships for IBS, and Chris Larcinese, cloud-based services market manager in the Americas for Bosch Security Systems. Joe Miskulin, proprietary central station manager for State Farm, served as the moderator.
First off, Kolind brought up the cloud. He said it brings certain technological efficiencies, such as when upgrading systems or not needing as big an IT staff on hand.
Hauhn said, "The promise of cloud is quite attractive." This is especially true for proprietary centrals, he said, and predicted the number of proprietary monitoring centers would increase.
An attendee asked about the risks of using the cloud. Jens answered, saying that there is a larger risk of a data breach. Those looking to the cloud should make sure that the cloud provider is encrypting important information, he said.
The panel addressed two interesting sides to the technology coin; what is on the upcoming horizon, and what might be sunsetted.
Larcinese pointed to "wearables" as an emerging technology.
According to Hauhn, new entrants should be the ones to look out for; it is movement's like DIY or the smart home that will define what is going to be monitored in the future.
This begged the question: what kind of weight does a self monitored dispatch carry? Hauhn said it's very credible, the home owner might have a better idea of who should or shouldn't be in that house than the operator.
The ASAP to PSAP is also an emerging trend. Hauhn said that program is cloud-friendly.
As toward what technology might be sunsetted soon, Kolind said the age of IP might inhibit the end of the traditional receiver.
Exec ed Martha Entwistle and I had an excellent conference call yesterday with SSN's TechSec Advisory Board. We're gearing up for the annual conference on new and emerging technology, and our advisors assist us as we determine programming.
One thing I can say at this point is that the educational sessions at the TechSech conference Feb. 2-3 will be different from what you've heard over and over again. I attended ISC West and ESX, and the people I met with and the panelists at the sessions I attended were certainly very smart and at the top of their games, reinforcing topics we've heard about for months and have written about. But I was left with the questions, "Are there new takes on these persistent topics? What angles haven't been pursued?" We want to dive deeper at TechSec. And we will.
The conversation Martha and I had with our advisors led to some interesting, topical points. We'll be announcing the program and panelists soon. You can check out last year's educational here for a feel of what we'll be aiming at, bigger and even better in 2016. It will be great, and you can hold me to that!
I especially like how we have some of our past "20 under 40" winners on our advisory board: Ralph Nerette, Sharon Shaw and Jeremy Brecher. (We know how to pick them!) Along with input from longtime industry pros, they provide us with unique perspectives and know what those in the industry want and need to know in today's fast-changing security environment.
Thanks to each member of our advisory board. Please stay tuned for more info on TechSec, filled with what will be most current and forward-looking hot topics in the industry.
The Security System News' team has done a preliminary vetting of the nominations for SSN's "20 under 40" awards, with a full study to come this week. The deadline for nominations was July 1, and thank you, readers, for coming through!
Although we do have two categories, one for integrators, I am primarily responsible for the end user awards.
I say it every year because it's true: Each year we get such great nominees, so qualified, extremely professional, smart and deserving of being honored in the industry.
We always have a tough time selecting the final 20. We select some of them to participate on panels at TechSec and honor all of them at a ceremony at that annual premier event. The "20 under 40" panels at TechSec are always among the most appreciated by attendees, according to our surveys, because who in the industry doesn't want to know what these smart, innovative people need and want to do their jobs successfuly?
In order to select the best of the best, we rely on nominators, often calling upon them, again, to expand upon their reasons. We talk to our TechSec Advisory Board. We mull. We agonize. Then we choose.
This year's nominees are physical security directors at big-name corporations, major retailers and hospitality groups, healthcare institutions, municipalities and utilities—many, many nominated.
Thank you for nominating your best and brightest. Finalists will be contacted soon by me, and I'll do a profile of each one for Security Systems News, both online and in the print edition. So stay tuned. You'll want to hear what these pros have to say.
I think the industry is in good hands.
More and more I'm hearing about the "Millennials;" those born between 1980 and 2000. I fit squarely in that range.
Millennials seem to be the target audience for home automation, some have noted them as the more "technological-savvy" generation. Now, the Millennials are entering the job market. At this year's ESX I heard UCC's Mike Lamb, and ADT's Stephen Smith, share their observations on training this younger generation.
During Lamb and Smith's ESX Panel, "Training for Central Station Operators," I was—as a Millenial—quite alert, asking myself how each technique or perspective applied to me.
There were quite a few points that I could agree with and—imagining myself in the shoes of a prospective central station operator—would see a lot of value in. Though, there were other points where I differed in opinion.
Lamb said that Millenials like understanding the value in their work. That is certainly something I could agree with, and I don't think Millenials are the only ones who could benefit from better grasping the value behind what they do.
Also, he had a point that, when given a task, Millenials might be more prone to ask "Why?" This isn't a sign of disrespect, he said, but instead looking for more understanding.
I definitely agree with that. Approaching a task, I find it very useful to understand where my role or any action plays into the larger plan.
Lamb pointed out that Generation Y is the age of "participation trophies," which, unfortunately, I can't disagree with. Lamb had a point that this constant recognition given to many individuals in Generation Y is something to notice and enable in your central station employees; that they like to be recognized if and when they are doing things right. I can see how a little positive reinforcement would encourage confidence in a new employee. Though, I personally wouldn't want to see this overdone, certainly not to the levels of participation trophies.
Lamb also had a point that younger generations occasionally struggle with professionalism, specifically in writing. An example he gave was with "twitter speak," using "u" instead of "you," "r" in place of "are" and so forth. This surprised me the most. Perhaps it is my writing experience separating me from the Generation Y pool of potential operators, but I have always found a professional writing style to be imperative. Lamb, and some of the attendees, said this is a problem of the generation.
Let the integration begin.
With Apollo Affiliated Funds closing on both deals with Protection 1 and ASG, I checked in with Jamie Haenggi, Protection 1 CMO about what's next.
In an email interview, Haenggi complimented ASG CEO Joe Nuccio, saying he's "done a nice job building a company of passionate employees that care about the customer, which mirrors the Protection 1 culture." Haenggi said Protection 1 CEO Tim Whall is out "is out doing what he does—meeting with the employees of ASG, hosting town hall meetings and sharing insights as to how he looks at measuring the business, taking care of the customer and developing the employee. The senior teams are working together over the next 30-60 days to devise a detailed integration plan. As you can imagine bringing together two companies this size is no small undertaking and great care is given to ensure little to no disruption."
Indeed, this is a huge undertaking, but my guess is that Tim Whall and team are up to the challenge. If you look at where the two companies overlap geographically they'll have five or six markets where they'll have huge density on the residential side. I've talked to lots of observers, outside of the ASG and Protection 1, who believe that this will mean very nice efficiencies and margin improvement on the residential side. On the commercial side, ASG was focused on small- and medium business and national accounts. These assets should just accelerate what Whall's been working on for the past few years—becoming the largest independent full-service security company around.
On June 25, in Chicago, the NFPA held its annual meeting, but the alarm industry was concerned about two motions on NFPA 72, which would effectively give local municipalities the authority to disallow the use of listed central stations for fire alarm monitoring.
Ultimately, motion 72-8 passed with a vote of 142-80, giving municipalities that discretion. Motion 72-9, which would have removed the line referring to central stations completely, was withdrawn after 72-8 passed.
Kevin Lehan, executive director for the Illinois Electronic Security Associaiton, told Security Systems News that there were some beneficial aspects to the meeting for the alarm industry. "Previously the language said 'alternate location approved by the authority having jurisdiction.' Now the language specifically says 'listed central supervising station.'" Lehan said that this specific mention will help central stations through being now a specific entity as opposed to the previously vague language.
"We were thrilled to be able to get the numbers out that we did." Lehan said, pointing out that the vote, being on June 25, happened at the same time as ESX. "We mobilized very well, we just have to inform and entice the rest of the alarm installer community to be active in the NFPA going forward."
"What we learned at this event is that there is a disconnect between the industry and the fire services," Lehan said. The two sides of the argument, fire departments and the alarm industry were approaching the matter from very different perspectives.
"The fire services, their testimony came across as stating that central stations are unsafe. We have heard for a few years, and this was echoed at that [NFPA] meeting, anecdotal situations whereby the private alarm industry failed in dispatching [without more specific details on the alarm event]. When we ask for specific situations when this has happened, we do not get a response," he said.
"On the private industry side, it's the same position that we've always had, allow us to compete for business. Let UL listed central stations perform to NFPA code standards, and let the market choose service providers," said Lehan.
Lehan said that the idea of creating a forum for fire services and the alarm industry to communicate better had come up in discussions following the meeting, and that may be further developed in the future, Lehan said.
It's the Millennials who are the biggest DIY buyers, according to ESX 2015 panelists at a "DIY Security—Competition or Opportunity" discussion.
Icontrol's 2015 State of the Smart Home Report, a nationwide survey which Security System News conducted and has reported on earlier, also found that the Millennial generation, loosely defined as those born in the early 1980s to the early 2000s, are big consumers of home automation. You can read more about the survey at the above link, but here a few new tidbits from it from its recent official release.
The report said, "U.S. consumers aged 25-34 express a higher level of excitement around the following benefits of the smart home:
Entertainment has emerged as a smart home driver, icontrol found. Interest in the entertainment link has grown to 55 percent since last year's report. Consumers want their entertainment rooms connected to their smart home, followed by their kitchens and bedrooms.
A challenge is getting that younger generation to move from DIY to traditional security providers, according to Brian Leland of Interlogix and Sterling Barnes of Melaleuca Security, the panelists at the ESX discussion. You'll be able to read more about the ESX DIY panel later, so stay tuned, please.
The icontrol report had some other great factoids as well, so stay tuned for more info on that as well.
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Located just 200 meters from Ipanema beach in a safe and quiet village, Harmonia is close to some of the best bars and nightclubs in Rio. It is a small homestay with just three dorm rooms. At nights guests cook food and meet and mingle in our kitchen or on the terrace. Your home away from home.
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Skip to comments.McCain: Libya Rebels Need Recognition, Aid
Posted on 04/23/2011 3:47:31 PM PDT by TexasCajun
The U.S. and its allies should provide more air support and financial aid to Libyan rebels, Senator John McCain said in Benghazi after President Barack Obama sent armed Predator on missions over the nation.
Those seeking to oust Muammar Qaddafis regime are patriots who want to liberate their nation, they are not al- Qaeda, McCain told a press conference today in the rebel capital city.
The Arizona Republican said North Atlantic Treaty Organization states need to urgently increase close air support for rebel ground operations. He also said the rebels Transitional National Council should receive some of Qaddafis frozen assets to fund its operations and that the Council should be recognized as Libyas government
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Those seeking to oust Muammar Qaddafis regime are patriots who want to liberate their nation, they are not al- Qaeda, McCain told a press conference today
Like Sgt. Shultz, McPain should follow suit - "I know nothing, I see nothing, and I say nothing!"
What a wacko. This guy will die some day from lack of attention. He has no business being there. Hey, Wacko, why don't you go to CUBA, and announce it's time we liberated them from communism. After all, we only have a base right in the country.
John McCain needs either retirement or a good psychiatrist.
Ok McCain, I recognize them, for the Islamic scum they really are.
why's mccain so anxious to destablize libya
and perhaps promote the moslem brotherhood?
This from the same guy who assured us that we shouldn't be "skeered" of an Obama presidency. John, retire please!
"patriots who want to liberate their nation,"
Says Juan McQaeda
What a friggin' idiot. Put this guy in the senile vets home already.
patriots who want to liberate their nation,
Says Juan McQaeda
"Khommeni will go down in history as a saint."
Jimmy Carter's ambassador to the UN, Andrew Young...
John Mc Cain worried more about Libya than our southern Border!! While Millions of Americans have been killed because of it!
Campaign, 2008
We have nothing to fear in an Obama presidency, John McCain
2011, Libya
The Libyan rebels are heros, John McCain
Campaign, 2008
We have nothing to fear in an Obama presidency, John McCain
2011, Libya
The Libyan rebels are heros, John McCain
yer freakin kidding me
Why is McCain doing this? Neo-con money makes the Republican Party go round. They, along with big RINO businesses, are the two power-brokers in the Republican Party.
With his eye on running for president some day, new Republican senator Rubio has proposed an authorization of force resolution that would, in effect, declare war on the the government of Libya. It would specifically say that our goal is "regime change".
The real question is "Would it help the United States?", but the neo-cons don't seem to care about that. Some war supporters have publicly admitted that there might be ties between the rebels and Al Qaeda.
Nothing new for McLame, just like when he supported his Islamo-Narco Terrorist KLA pals.
This senile fool needs to STFU. Now I know where his daughter, Miss Piggy, didn't get her brains from.
This senile fool needs to STFU. Now I know where his daughter, Miss Piggy, didn't get her brains from.
McCain, pull a Dole. Retire.
Maybe then the MSM will stop giving your idiot daughter air time.
McQueeg is insane and needs institutionalized!
They are Patriots Juan say's after spending a day with them kissing his ass to get more air support.
How can Juan know who they are when he flies in for a couple of hours and talks to people who want to fool him.
Dodering old fool needs to be forced into retirement. He is very dangerous in his advanced senility state.
And exactly how does McCain know that? They told him so and he believed them?
Same way he know all those illegals just want to mow your yard.
Hey McCain, ask them what they think of Israel.
This fool will put Gadaffy's gold in the hands of the Muslim Brotherhood.
McCain is an outright Idiot!
No to recognition and No to further aid.
Get the frak out of Libya, you think? =.=
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