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The New York Mets already know their plans for manager Terry Collins moving forward. Any meetings this week in Cincinnati between Collins and GM Sandy Alderson is for show. The Mets know if they want to retain Collins – indications are they do – and should have already expressed their intent regarding years and money to him.
It would be ridiculous if they have not.
Based on Collins' job with little talent the past three years, and glut of injuries the past two summers, he merits an opportunity to stay on to benefit from the fruits of their upcoming winter spending.
From his perspective, Collins should know what he wants to do, and probably knows he's not a hot ticket and likely wouldn't hear the phone ring too often if he didn't return to the Mets. He should also know is response should be a "no thank you," if the offer is for one year.
If the Mets don't want Collins, they must consider the pool of available managers and realize they won't pay a loaded contract to Tony La Russa or Jim Leyland, if the latter would leave the Tigers. It's been suggested the Mets want a "yes man," and if that's Collins, so be it.
Quite simply, the Mets can't afford a maverick, and Alderson probably doesn't want to work with one.
Ron Gardenhire's contract expires after this season, but based on media reports, there's no reason to believe the Minnesota won't get an extension from general manager Terry Ryan. The Twins have had an awful few years after an impressive run. The Twins are about doing things on a tight budget, which would make him perfect for the Mets.
However, the Twins are also about consistency, which explains their run of success with Gardenhire.
If not Gardenhire, my choices would be either Charlie Manuel, who got a raw deal in Philadelphia, or going through another era of Davey Johnson, who clearly does not want to retire from the Washington Nationals. Johnson, of course, won't come cheaply.
Please, let's not hear anything about being too old. Both are sharp and still have considerable to teach and fire left in the tank.
However, since neither would happen we're back to Collins.
For all the talk about the Mets being a big-market club, they really aren't in their mentality and actions.
This is especially evident in their off-season spending habits and that in the 13 seasons since their 2000 World Series appearance, they have had four general managers and five managers. That's a little over three years average per general manager and roughly 2.5 years per manager.
There's no stability in that, and considering Collins knew most of these players from his time in the Mets' minor league system, he comes off as the best choice.
They are building a foundation and culture with Collins, who stuck with the Mets in the bad times, and now deserves to stay with the future looking promising.
There's no reason to delay announcing Collins' extension.
Normally, I'd say the last day of the season, but that's reserved for Mike Piazza. The Mets should make the announcement prior to the first game of the Milwaukee series, and if not, the day after the season ends.
There's no reasonable explanation for not making an immediate announcement, because by now both sides should know their thinking.
A delay gives the perception of confusion and indecision, and haven't the Mets had enough of that label?
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I posted a loooong time ago about a t-shirt shag rug I made. I had a lot of requests for a tutorial, but I never got around to making one. Today, I found a tutorial for a t-shirt latch hook rug on Pinterest. I made mine differently, but the look is the same. For mine, I made a t-shirt base by sewing two t-shirts together in the shape I wanted my rug. I then sewed on the cut pieces of t-shirt in a spiral onto the base. For my version, I would recommend drawing the spiral line of where you want to sew the t-shirt pieces on, to make the process easier and more uniform. To make the pieces to sew onto the base, I cut up the t-shirts into t-shirt yarn, then cut the yarn into pieces double the length I wanted the shag to be. You will sew on the pieces in the middle of each piece, doubling them. I think my version would also work great for pillows or blankets.
Good luck! I will try to make a photo tutorial on this someday!

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Katey Sagal, 'Covered'
It might not be a coincidence that Katey Sagal's most famous role saw her in a bouffant that Ronnie Spector would have given her eyeliner for; the former Peggy Bundy's singing voice is riven with the same vulnerable shakiness. But while the Ronettes used it in the service of teenage longing, Sagal offers more of a weary acceptance on "Covered," her third album (and first using all outside material). While the "Sons of Anarchy" star takes on Jackson Browne, Ray LaMontagne, and Steve Earle, Tom Petty's "Free
Fallin' " (here given a languid drum-machine beat before the earthy guitars kick in) is the only song most people will know. It's clearly a collection personal to Sagal, rather than a lazy commercial ploy, but despite a warm rootsiness reminiscent of E Streeter Patti Scialfa, she can't quite calibrate her tremulous power to keep from overwhelming her. (Worse, for a certain type of person, it's hard to decouple the songs from the mental image of Leela from "Futurama" singing them.) Sagal does best by hippie-adjacent female singer-songwriters Laura Nyro and Joni Mitchell; on "For Free," she has some of the cracked decay as latter-day Mitchell, giving her a delicate, desperate reach. (Out Tuesday)
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Announcing Suitable Technologies Beam Remote Presence System
The business model at Willow Garage is built on the premise that we will spin off businesses when we see near-term market potential and when we see the opportunity to make a difference in people's lives. We now have seven spin-offs, and while we love all our children equally, today belongs to Suitable Technologies.
Suitable today introduced Beam Remote Presence System, a mobile videoconferencing platform. Beam lets people be in two places at once – literally. The Beam is driven by its pilot from anywhere with an Internet connection and uses Beam as their remote presence at a different location. The video below provides a good overview of how Beam will be used.
Beam is no robot. To paraphrase Senator Lloyd Bentsen, we know robots, and Beam is no robot. For example, there is no autonomy whatsoever with Beam. Everything is controlled by the Beam pilot working remotely.
We have, however, conducted a great deal of research on the implications of robots someday working alongside and physically sharing space with humans. That research has been incorporated into the design of Beam in order to produce a solution that will effortlessly slip into the workplace. For example, our research, (along with our personal experience) shows that it only takes about twenty minutes on average before a person forgets they are interacting with someone via Beam and begins to take for granted that they are simply having a conversation with a colleague.
By now, the story of Suitable's beginnings are familiar to anyone that follows Willow Garage. Dallas Goecker, a Willow Garage electrical engineer working remotely from Indiana, grew tired of being the lone voice on the Polycom during company meetings. Skype also fell short because Dallas needed mobility to truly interact with his co-workers. A DIY initiative known as Project Texai was created to fashion a mobile device that allowed Dallas to remotely control where and when he wanted to go within Willow's office. Texai touched a nerve in the market, and even made a guest appearance as Shel-bot on the Big Bang Theory. Ultimately, "Skype on a stick" fell short with respect to networking, navigation, and audio. The team at Suitable then went back to the drawing board.
Following 18 months of R&D, Beam offers state-of-the-art technology in a sleek RPD. We wish them the best of luck as Beam hits the market.


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Tom's Crutches
These crutches were given to Tom Fisher
to help him walk
after a motorbike accident.
He was told
he would have to use them forever,
but Tom would not believe
that he needed them.
He built himself a raised shoe instead.
His crutches belong in a museum!
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Norman Fisher
Norman tells of his father's accident:
"During that time he had
his horrendous motorbike accident.
It happened
while he was on his way to work,
he was riding
his brother's Norton motorcycle.
I was taken to see him
about a week after
and I scarcely recognised him
because his hair
had turned nearly to white.
It resulted in his right leg
being nearly a foot shorter
than his left one.
The knee was completely compressed
and the leg was bent sideways.
He was issued with these crutches
and told
he would never walk without them.
When he was younger
he had worked as a shoemender
and now he took it up again.
He made a raised shoe for himself.
It was very high and very heavy
because of the weight of the leather.
He used to walk without the crutches,
without his stick sometimes.
I call it stubbornness,
but he was
a tremendously independent man."
Recovering from the Second World War
During the Second World War
Tom Fisher was fighting his own battle
to become independent again.
These crutches were Tom's challenge.
They also represent
the injuries of countless others.
Soldiers returned with terrible wounds
and painful memories.
At home too
people were hurt and scarred.
Tom's is one of many stories
of healing and coping.
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Career: Played in 78 games with 73 starts … Registered five goals and two assists for 12 points … Played 6,457 minutes overall … Had one game-winning goal … A four-time ACC Academic Honor Roll member.
2014: Started all 19 games … Scored two goals for four points … Registered the game-winning goal in the ACC Championship quarterfinal win over NC State (11/5) … Also had a goal at UNC Wilmington … Anchored Duke to three shutouts … Selected to the John Rennie Nike Invitational All-Tournament team after helping Duke to title … Selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-District III Team … Played 1,544 minutes overall.
2013: Started all 19 games at either center back or center midfield … Ranked third among field players in minutes played with 1,782 … Went the distance in 13 games … Helped anchor Duke's defense to eight shutouts … Selected to CoSIDA Academic All-District III Team … All-ACC Academic Team.
2012: Saw time in all 18 games with 14 being starting assignments … played in both the midfield and on the backline … tallied a goal against No. 1 Maryland … had an assist in win over Georgia State … played 1,139 minutes overall … helped Duke post nine shutouts and a 0.70 goals against average … played the full 90 minutes in four games … All-ACC Academic Team … ACC Academic Honor Roll.
2011: Played in all 22 games and started 21 at center back ... helped anchor the defense to six shutouts ... ranked second on the team in minutes played with 1,992 ... registered his first career goal in 4-1 win over Presbyterian (9/27) ... added a goal versus Boston College (11/11) in ACC Tournament semifinal ... earned his first career start at Furman (8/29) ... went the distance in 17 of his 22 games ... selected to the All-ACC Academic Team...ACC Academic Honor Roll.
Prep: Ranked 35th by TopDrawerSoccer.com in the class of 2011 and third in the region ... A member of the United States Under-18 National Team ... Plays club soccer for DC United Academy squad ... Also was a member of the Potomac Academy squad ... Participated with the U.S. Under-18 squad in training sessions against Major League Soccer teams in February 2011 ... Four-year letterwinner for Georgetown Prep ... Also a standout basketball player for Georgetown Prep.
Personal: Born Nathaniel Warren Eggleston on Jan. 30, 1993 in Washington DC ... son of Neil and Penda Eggleston ... father, Neil, graduated from Duke ... has one sister, Rachel.


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United States
The International Federation of Rock Art Organizations (IFRAO) will convene its International Rock Art Congress at the Marriott Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, New Mexico . IFRAO is a consortium of more than fifty international rock art research associations, who explore the many facets of rock art – the study of prehistoric human-made markings found on stone in natural landscape settings. The local hosting organization is American Rock Art Research Association (ARARA).
The conference is open to all—professional archaeologists and interested avocationalists alike. In keeping with the international agenda established over the past years, the conference will offer four days of oral and poster presentations in sessions organized by topic, and Wednesday will be devoted to field trips for all attendees. Other special cultural events are planned throughout the week including evening lectures open to the public, dances by local Pueblo groups, social events and vendor offerings of rock art related merchandise. Opportunities to book extended field trips before and after the Congress will also be available. Official languages are English and Spanish.
Call for Papers abstracts deadline is July 1, 2012. More information: http://www.ifrao2013.org/call%20for%20papers.html
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Bolstering Use of Smartcare Electronic Health Records SystemFeb 3, 2014
Like any good health worker, Banji Kaumba worried when she could not help patients because she was unable to access their records.
Working as a medical records clerk at the Monze Mission Hospital in the Southern Province of Zambia, Kaumba said keeping voluminous files of patients' medical history was difficult because papers got lost, torn or damaged due to handling.
"It was time consuming for all of us the patient, the doctor and I, to look for a single file. Sometimes even if we found it, information was missing. This meant opening a new file and gathering new information as all the history was gone. "
Kaumba said this changed after she was trained in the use of SmartCare - an electronic health records system which archives a patient's medical history on a small automated portable card.
SmartCare has four main objectives: to provide greater continuity of clinic based care; increase the privacy of sensitive medical information (such as TB or HIV status); reduce the burden of paperwork on health staff and improve the quality of information and decision support for patients, while providing automated information flow into the government's existing Health Management Information System (HMIS) categories.
In addition to making storage easier, Kaumba says having information on one card enabled her become more efficient in report writing.
The computer programme is simply designed with a touch screen to reduce the learning curve and also enable clinicians with little computer literacy or exposure, to navigate it.
"I had no idea about data entry but after the training, my job is easier; I don't waste too much time looking for files or information. I am able to generate reports on time because all the information is in one place and easily accessible. I am more efficient and able to serve my community better.''
Kaumba is one of the 141 health information officers from district offices and health facilities across Zambia, whom the Ministry of Health has trained to use SmartCare, with the support of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) which is temporarily managing the Global Fund to fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria (GFATM) grants.
With the GFATM grants, the Ministry has rolled out the SmartCare trainings over a two year period at a cost of more than US$121,000.
As part of the closure plan for the 'Round 4' HIV grants and in preparation for implementation of grants for the three diseases, UNDP and the Ministry of Health conducted a joint assessment of the service delivery of the three diseases.
The assessment found that the SmartCare programme was not being used consistently. The recommendation was that there be mentoring for underperforming facilities and the number of health centers using SmartCare be increased to 469, in line with the national scale-up plan.
With the support of UNDP, the Ministry of Health has since procured 300 computers to be distributed to 268 sites.
Mark Anaba, a registered nurse at the Mukuni Rural Health Centre in Kazungula said storing information on a Smartcare card allows patients to access medical care wherever they are. He said the card also allows doctors to see the type of treatment being offered or that was offered in the past, without necessarily relying on the patient's verbal information.
"This meant people were not getting early treatment, or their treatment was not as effective as it could have been because their medical history was not available to the doctor. With the Smartcare card, treatment can now be accessed at any health facility that has the programme," Anaba said.
Being a border trading town, Kazungula has a mobile population. As such, patients often had to travel back to the health centers where their files are kept when they fell ill.
A new user of SmartCare, Georgina Sakala, says the cards are widely accepted because they are similar to the bank ATM cards which many people are familiar with. "We keep our SmartCare cards in the same way as our ATM cards – in places where it is safe and convenient. It's a big help to us," Sakala happily said as she beams with smile.


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Deerfield, Massachusetts, held its second pageant in 1913, and the town called on its most famous local photographers, Frances and Mary Allen, to record the events. This was a part of Episode IV(a), "Indian Attack on Stockwell's Fort," during which the Nipmucks, Wampanoags, and "perhaps the remnant of the Pocumtucks" ambushed the north garrison as it returned from meeting. The men were able to retreat across the field, as depicted here. This historical event was portrayed as accurately as was possible in 1913, but the way it was depicted was heavily influenced by standards of the day. For example, the uniforms of the soldiers and the costumes of the Indians were directly copied from the 1910 Edison Company movie, "Ononko's Vow," filmed in Deerfield.
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Dr. Kenneth R. Bailey of Elkview has many historical publications to his credit, including Hawk's Nest Coal Company Strike; One of the Famous 54th Massachusetts, a Short Biography of General John W.M. Appleton; and The Murder of John Harless, or Federal Justice Southern West Virginia Style. Most recently he contributed 20 entries to the West Virginia Encyclopedia, to be published in 2003, and three entries for the Encyclopedia of Appalachia. He has served as president of the West Virginia Historical Society (WVHS) and editor of its quarterly. He is a member of the Kanawha Valley Historical and Preservation Society, Tri-State Genealogical and Historical Society, Appalachia Studies Association, and the West Virginia Humanities Program Council. Nominated by WVHS.
Edna Britton of Terra Alta is a charter member of the Rowlesburg Area Historical Society (RAHS) and has served as the club's historian. She helped with the collection of data from the area's smaller cemeteries and is the sole composer and publisher of these records. Ms. Britton also is a member of the society's library committee, and continues to add documents and books to the group's library. Nominated by the RAHS.
Sarah Louise Burkhammer of Salem has been instrumental in the success of the Swiger Run Research Center and Museum. She fields telephone calls and works with visitors to the center. She also helped start the center's audio tape collections and has contributed artifacts. This year alone she has purchased and donated 20 new books to the center. Ms. Burkhammer just completed two books, Broad Run Road Families of Doddridge County and C.C. Swiger Family of Doddridge County. Nominated by the Swiger Run Research Center Inc.
Edward J. Cabbell of Morgantown is inspired by Appalachian and African-American history. One of the last true "coal camp kids" and a descendant of the Haley family of Roots fame, he taught history at the college level for more than 25 years. He is the backbone of the John Henry Center for Culture and History Exchange (JHCCHE), where programs he developed attempt to balance entertainment, social activism and the history of black Appalachians. His poetry was most recently published in the anthology Wild Sweet Notes and his programs have been recognized at the Smithsonian. Nominated by the JHCCHE.
Through his portrayals of Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson, Stephen Cassle of Dunbar makes history come alive for people of all ages with lectures, workshops and other living history demonstrations. His dedication to history was the driving force behind the creation of the 2nd Corps Headquarters a group of historians portraying Civil War officers, enlisted men and medical personnel. Mr. Cassle works with West Virginia University (WVU) Jackson's Mill Historic Area on a regular basis, giving its historic programming an added dimension. Nominated by WVU Jackson's Mill Historic Area.
Evelyn M. Dorsey of Fairmont has been an active force in promoting and preserving Marion County history since 1991. As chairperson for the Marion County Historical Society Museum, she works diligently with senior aides and volunteers planning and assisting with tours and historical displays, organizing fund-raising projects, and overseeing the museum's holiday decorations each year. Ms. Dorsey also is a major contributor to the society's newsletter. Nominated by the Marion County Historical Society.
Dovie Dunn of Huntington is a member of the board of directors of the Madie Carroll House Preservation Society Inc. (MCHPS). As a Girl Scout leader, she encourages her troop members to participate in history activities. Two of her scouts earned their Gold Awards for constructing flower gardens around the Carroll House and two members are volunteering as docents at the house. For the past several years, she also has involved her troop as volunteers in Guyandotte Civil War Days. Nominated by the MCHPS.
Robert Enoch of Vienna is president of the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society and chairman of the Fort Boreman Historic Park Commission. He has been instrumental in saving the Dil's, Holiday and Tracewell cemeteries, and is an avid baseball historian. In 1993, he authored the book Nicholette and Its Doings, detailing the history of and life in a little Wood County village. Nominated by the Wood County Historic Landmarks Commission.
Shirley Morrison Gilkeson of Charleston is past regent of the Kanawha Valley Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR), as well as state registrar and vice regent of the group. As West Virginia Division president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy (UDC), she had several articles about the Civil War in West Virginia published in the UDC magazine. Under her leadership, the UDC contributed money to the Blake Library, Marshall University, and helped with restoration of the Confederate Cemetery at Spring Hill Cemetery in Charleston. She also is the state regent of the West Virginia State Society Daughters of the American Colonists (WVDAC). Under her leadership, the history of the WVDAC was published and a monument marking the Warrior Trail and Trading Path was placed in Martinsburg last year. Nominated by the Kanawha Valley Chapter, NSDAR.
A dedicated genealogist, Virginia Midkiff Graham of Huntington has found lost cemeteries, spent many hours conducting research in courthouses and libraries, and has helped thousands of people search for their roots. She has volunteered at the KYOWVA Library, helped with book projects and been an all-around supporter for more than 15 years. Nominated by the KYOWVA Library.
Elaine Greisel of Elkins is dedicated to the preservation of Elkins' historic structures and the history of the region. She helps raise thousands of dollars for the Elkins Historic Landmarks Commission (HLC) as the volunteer coordinator for the group's annual fundraiser. Ms. Greisel regularly travels to Bowden and the Upper Cheat Falls to share her knowledge about the area's early logging camps and traditions. Nominated by the Elkins HLC.
James Ralph "Sammy" Hall of Logan has been an active member of Logan County Genealogical Society (LCGS) for 25 years including serving a term as president. He is knowledgeable about local history and the genealogy of many families in and around Logan County, and shares that knowledge willingly. He incorporates genealogy as a history teacher in middle school, and does history and genealogy presentations for civic organizations. Nominated by LCGS.
Since retiring as a history professor Samuel Harford of Parkersburg has been a sustaining force in the Wood County Historical and Preservation Society (WCHPS). Serving as first vice-president and program chairman for nearly 10 years, Mr. Harford has continued to arrange for speakers for the group's monthly meetings. His writing abilities have been highlighted in both Parkersburg newspapers which printed a series of articles honoring the four West Virginia governors from Parkersburg. Most recently, he has written two pieces that chronicle significant events in West Virginia history. The first is titled "The Son of Cornstalk at Point Pleasant" and the most recent is called "Ode to West Virginia." Nominated by the WCHPS.
Mary Harman of Franklin served as president of the Pendleton County Historical Society (PCHS) from 1973 to 1988. During her tenure, Grave Registers of Pendleton County and Pictorial History of Pendleton County were published, and several local buildings were listed in the National Register of Historic Places. In 1988 she was instrumental in the placement of a monument on the site where Pendleton County was formed. She was recognized as a historian in Pendleton Co., West Virginia Past and Present, and for her work in the historical society by the Pendleton Times. Nominated by PCHS.
Bob and Eileen Harness of Cameron are active members of the Marshall County Historical Society (MCHS). A husband-and-wife team, they collect antique farm equipment and service station memorabilia. The Harnesses have been two of the biggest supporters of the society's historical museum, helping with fundraisers, participating in the festivals and fairs, building Christmas floats, etc. Mr. Harness also constructed and helped erect the flagpole at the museum. In addition, the Harnesses are restoring an old store which has been moved from its location at Camp Washington to an area close to their home. Nominated by the MCHS.
Douglas Wayne Harvey of Hinton has served as president and vice- president of the Summers County Historical Society (SCHS). He currently also serves as president of the Mercer County Historical Society. He has written several articles on genealogy and local history for publication in Summers County and the surrounding area. Mr. Harvey was instrumental in compiling History of Summers County, Summers County Cemeteries and other regional publications. Nominated by the SCHS.
As a member of the Ritchie County Historical Society (RCHS) for more than 15 years, Sondra Hayhurst of Pennsboro has served as the custodian of the Old Stone House Museum, conducting countless tours. She is currently treasurer of the society. Ms. Hayhurst also organized and directed the committee that led the effort to preserve the old B&O Railroad depot in Pennsboro. An active member in the North Bend Rail Trail Foundation, she had a large role in securing the railroad right-of-way for use as a trail. Nominated by the RCHS.
Jessie L. Hunter of Berkeley Springs organized the Morgan County Historical and Genealogical Society (MCHGS) in 1977 with 60 charter members. The success of the society over the years reflects the time and energy she has invested in the organization: publishing the 1850 Morgan County Census; recording family Bible records; compiling the 10-volume set of correspondence and notes of Miss Katherine Hunter; arranging the preservation of newspapers on micro-film; and assisting with the research and compilation for several society publications, including Morgan County and Its People in 1981. She remains active in the society, and staffs the Morgan Room in the Morgan County Public Library every Wednesday. Nominated by the MCHGS.
As a member of the Calhoun County Historical Society (CCHS), Roger D. Jarvis of Grantsville volunteered to take over as project director for the Stevens School restoration. When Mr. Jarvis took over, the one-room school had been moved and rebuilt at the county park, but the project was stalled. For more than two years, he organized work parties, acquired material and fixtures, obtained services of skilled craftsmen, and researched for authenticity. Without his leadership and labor, the Stevens School project would still be languishing. Nominated by the CCHS.
Since 1995, Diana Johnson of Point Pleasant has been chairman of Battle Days, an annual event to honor Point Pleasant's history. The author of a biography of Civil War general John McCausland of Mason County, she also is regent of the Colonel Charles Lewis Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and senior president of the Fort Randolph Society of the Children of the American Revolution. Through her efforts, a new monument to "Mad" Anne Bailey was erected and dedicated in October 2002. Nominated by the Battle Days committee.
William Klettner of Wheeling has been an outstanding member of the Wheeling Area Historical Society (WAHS) for many years and currently serves on its board. He has enriched the historical fabric of the Upper Ohio Valley by producing and sharing numerous audiovisual presentations on such topics as the Battle of Fort Henry, the Ohio River, Lewis Wetzel and the Battle of Philippi. He recently served on the planning committee for the 150th anniversary of the B&O Railroad arriving in Wheeling, designing the logo and presenting his video, "B&O: The Vanished Odyssey in the Ohio Valley." Nominated by the WAHS.
A retired history professor, Dr. Roland V. Layton of Lewisburg agreed to serve as editor of the 1997 edition of The Journal of the Greenbrier Historical Society and has continued in that capacity. His careful selection of articles and contributors, and his professional editing, have made the society's annual journal a Greenbrier County best seller. Nominated by the Greenbrier Historical Society.
Betty Leavengood of Walker authored a pictorial history of Wood County, "Images of America, Wood County, West Virginia." She also wrote a story entitled "I'm the One Who Stayed: Walter Taitt's 99 Years in Volcano" for the most recent issue of Goldenseal magazine. Nominated by the West Augusta Historical and Genealogical Society.
A longtime member of the "Flat Top Copperheads," Sons of Confederate Veterans (SCV) camp, Richard D. Lockhart of Princeton is adjutant, treasurer and newsletter editor for the group, and serves on the monument, re- enactment and scholarship committees. After extensive research, he compiled a list of approximately 1,000 Mercer County citizens who served in the Confederate States Army, including facts and figures, cemetery records and old newspaper items. He is helping to design and raise funds for a proposed monument to honor Mercer County Confederate veterans. He also is a member of the Mercer County Historical Society, The Middle New River Genealogical Society and serves as secretary of The Clan Lockhart. Nominated by "Flat Top Copperheads," SCV.
Elizabeth Snyder Lowe of Shepherdstown has written three books on family history and volunteers as a genealogist, helping hundreds of people explore their roots. She co-authored See Shepherdstown III, helped with research for Burials in Jefferson County and serves on the board of directors for the Jefferson County Historical Society. As a member of the Elmwood Cemetery Board, she has been responsible for the restoration of more than 100 gravestones. Nominated by the Historic Shepherdstown Certified Local Government.
Geraldine Allen Marks of Gassaway is a longtime correspondent for the Glenville Democrat, writing about the history of Steer Creek, Center District, in Gilmer County. She has twice been recognized by the West Virginia Press Association for her contributions as a lifestyle columnist. Her writing, research and preservation of old pictures are vital to the preservation of Gilmer County history. Nominated by the Gilmer County Historical Society.
William E. Maxwell of Wheeling is an asset to the Wheeling Area Genealogical Society (WAGS) and to the patrons of the Wheeling Room of the Ohio County Public Library, which houses the society's record collection. Mr. Maxwell's contributions include collecting and maintaining newspaper articles for the vertical files; working as a volunteer to help visitors; serving as chairman of the book committee; and volunteering to work at genealogy fairs and expos. He is presently serving as treasurer and corresponding secretary of the society. Nominated by the WAGS.
Brig. General J. Kemp McLaughlin Sr. of Charleston has written a memoir entitled The Mighty Eighth in WWII, in which he tells the stories of pilots of the Eighth Air Force and the history of the West Virginia Air National Guard, which was formed under his command in 1947. He led the Guard for 30 years. Nominated by The Exchange Club of Charleston.
Lois McLean of Beckley is a founding member and office- holder of the West Virginia Labor History Association (WVLHA) and chairman of the Raleigh County Historic Landmarks Commission. The author of a number of articles for Goldenseal magazine and other publications, she was a speaker in 2001 for the association's distinguished lecture series. An acknowledged expert on Mother Jones, Ms. McLean is under contract to produce the definitive biography on the famous labor organizer. Nominated by the WVLHA.
Naomi Wilfong Mitchell of Sugar Grove has served the Pendleton County Historical Society (PCHS) for many years as a director. She has published two booklets, "The Descendants of Johannes Wilfong-Germany to America 1734" and "The Descendants of Joseph Wilfong," and has helped lead the effort to place a historical marker at the old St. Michael's Lutheran Church. Nominated by the PCHS.
Perry V. Mooney of Princeton was responsible for the acquisition of a Virginia Railway caboose donated to the city of Princeton. He assisted in renovating the caboose, and providing pictures and artifacts for display. He also helped restore a log cabin donated to the Mercer County Historical Society Inc. (MCHS) for a museum and library, and continues to donate and loan artifacts for display in the museum. He helped gather information and pictures for the publication of three Mercer County history books, and has assisted with the society's annual calendar. Nominated by the MCHS.
For six years, Marietta Moles of Elkview has served as a board and committee member for the West Virginia Genealogical Society (WVGS). As chairman of the cemetery committee, she has tirelessly explored and recorded many old cemeteries. Additionally, she voluntarily staffs the society's library. Nominated by the WVGS.
Pauline Morgan of Hurricane was one of the original founders of the St. Albans Historical Society (SAHS) in 1972. That same year, she was instrumental in obtaining financial support to move Morgan's Kitchen to its present location in St. Albans. Ms. Morgan also provided a number of articles for the History of St. Albans book, which was printed in 1993. Nominated by the SAHS.
Winifred "Winnie" Murray of Elizabeth was the driving force behind the preservation of a 200-year-old house. Built in 1802 and modernized in 1870, the Little Kanawha Hotel has had several owners. Ms. Murray conducts tours of the "Old Hotel" for elementary school students. Nominated by the Wirt County Historical Society.
For 13 years, Robert and Eva Newlon of Clarksburg have devoted their Saturdays to keeping the Central West Virginia Genealogy and History Library open for researchers. While Bob occasionally helps with custodial duties, Eva has been secretary of the Hacker's Creek Pioneer Descendants (HPCD) and continues to serve on the board of directors. Nominated by the HCPD.
A member of the Taylor County Historical and Genealogical Society (TCHGS), Betty Netotea of Grafton has catalogued the society's genealogy and history books. An excellent assistant to researchers, she has organized notebooks of historical data and updates them with information submitted by others. She also works on "The Profile," the society's newsletter. Nominated by the TCHGS.
Howard Osburn of Wayne is a charter member and driving force in the Wayne County Genealogical and Historical Society (WCGHS). He edits the group's quarterly newsletter, maintains its website and is responsible for the publication of at least five books of county records. He shares his large private collection of records with other genealogists, schools and community leaders, and seeks donations for the society's library. Mr. Osburn also was instrumental in preserving the county's chancery records and has been a leader in raising funds for historical markers for the graves of the county's Revolutionary War soldiers. Nominated by the WCGHS.
Robert Plants of Madison was president of the Boone County Genealogical Society (BCGS) from 1997 through 2000. He is currently the editor of the Boone County Genealogical Quarterly. He has given presentations to the Rotary Club about genealogy and local history, and worked in the West Virginia Coal Museum in Madison. Mr. Plants enjoys helping people research local and family history by finding articles for them in the microfilmed records of the old editions of The Madison Recorder and The Coal Valley News. Nominated by the BCGS.
Although Doris Jean Post Poinsett resides in Maryland, her connections to Upshur County remain strong. She is author of Valentin Pfost/Post 1740-1800 of Hardy County, (West) Virginia and Some of His Descendants, which in 1991 received the American Society of Genealogists' Donald Lines Jacobus Award for excellence. Her most recent publication is David Lewis (1750-1798) and Joannah Trundle (1754-1810) from Frederick County, Maryland to Harrison County, (West) Virginia: Some Ancestors and Descendants. Nominated by the Upshur County Historical Society.
The late John Keller Reid was the treasurer and member of the Grant County Historical Society (GCHS) from its formation until his death in December 2001 at the age of 91. His photograph collection, Echoes of the Past, was published in 1975. He was a contributor to History of Grant County Schools (1982), Grant County Our Heritage (1991), and oral history interviews for Petersburg High School 10th-grade classes, which resulted in The Tree That Would Bear Leaves Again (1997-1998). He also was active in the Sons of the American Revolution and other community organizations. Nominated by the GCHS.
Margradel Richmond of Beaver has long been interested in the history of Raleigh County and especially that of the Shady Spring District. While a member of the Shady Spring District Woman's Club, she was actively involved in the publication of History of Shady Spring District. She serves as secretary-treasurer of the Grandview Cemetery Association and helps with the annual Grandview Community Reunion. In 2001, with Bob McClure, she edited and published Oliver's Diary, the memories of Oliver Scott, postmaster and store owner of Table Rock in the late 1800s. Nominated by the Raleigh County Historical Society.
Claudette M. Roberts of Scott Depot donated a Gideon 1000 microfilm reader to the West Virginia Archives and History Library in memory of Vera White Inman. This donation enables the public to read historically preserved records from microfilm and do invaluable research. She is active in the John Young Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR). Nominated by the John Young Chapter, (NSDAR).
Louise Sinclair of Middlebourne is a lifetime member of the Tyler County Heritage and Historical Society (TCHHS). She helped write the Tyler County History book, and has served the society as secretary and historical library chairman. She also is editor of its quarterly newsletter, Heritage Windows, and serves as a research volunteer. She also volunteers for the Tyler County Museum. Nominated by the TCHHS.
Becky Smith of Huntington has been a member of Guyandotte Civil War Days (GCWD) since its inception 14 years ago. She has held a variety of offices, including president. She also portrays both a Civil War civilian and "Mad" Anne Bailey at Shawnee Trail, Point Pleasant Monument and other educational programs. Nominated by GCWD/Raid on Guyandotte.
John Lawrence Smith of Hurricane has authored two newspaper columns: "Down to Earth" in the Beckley Post Herald (1978-1980) and "Valley Echoes" in the Charleston Daily Mail (1984-1987). He also has had stories published by the Charleston Gazette and Wonderful West Virginia magazine. The Rev. Smith has held office in a number of historical groups, including the Upper Vandalia Historical Society (UVHS), Pendleton County Historical Society, and the West Virginia Historical Society. Nominated by the UVHS.
Hazel Whaling Stover of Clay has helped to preserve much of West Virginia's traditional music. With other Clay County musicians and singers, she was instrumental in helping to start the state's annual Vandalia Gathering, and has performed as part of the Clay County High School Appalachian Heritage program. She has worked with schools and social agencies in an attempt to preserve musical heritage, and participated in workshops at the Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College. In 1991, her songs were part of a recording, "Folksongs and Ballads," which was recognized by the Library of Congress. Nominated by the Clay County Landmarks Commission and Historical Society.
The late Wilbert "Pete" Tenney evidenced a life-long interest in Barbour County history. He served the Barbour County Historical Society (BCHS) as president for 20 years and was the editor of Barbour County, West Virginia . . . another look, published in 1979. He also helped restore the B&O railroad station for use as a museum in 1985, and served on the committee to restore the covered bridge after the 1989 fire. Nominated by the BCHS.
The late June Thomas was an important volunteer for the Preston County Historical Society (PCHS). When her husband obtained the Terra Alta Bank building for the society's museum, she assisted him as curator, and donated antiques and memorabilia to enhance several rooms of the museum. June hosted visitors to the museum, assembled exhibits, and represented the society whenever necessary. She played a key role in editing and marketing the society's Preston County History book, which is in its third printing, and America in Pictures: Images of Preston by Charles A. Thomas. Nominated by the PCHS.
William J. "Bill" Vance of Franklin is a charter member, as well as secretary-treasurer, of the 7th West Virginia Infantry Camp 7, Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War; a member of Company A, West Virginia Home Guard, Sons of Veterans Reserve; and a founding member of Pendleton County Historic Preservation Society. He organizes and participates in Civil War living history events and programs on local history, and helps clean and preserve cemeteries. Nominated by the Order of the Bonnie Blue, Phoebe Warner Chapter.
Israel Cuthbert Welch of Keyser is one of 17 children of a Mineral County farm family. He is the only survivor of seven family members who performed as the string band the Welch Brothers. His music and that of his family has been recorded in the Library of Congress and at the Augusta Heritage Center at Davis & Elkins College. Nominated by the Mineral County Historical Society.
Volkmar Wentzel of Aurora had a long and distinguished career as a documentary photographer for the National Geographic Society, dating back to the 1930s. His photographic surveys of the state's industry, historical towns and changing culture provide an enduring record of the people and land of West Virginia. Nominated by the Aurora Area Historical Society.
Elza Wilson of Philippi led the project to disassemble and transport a one-room school house from the Barbour County community of Volga to the campus of Alderson-Broaddus College. Furnished with original books, chairs and fireplace, the school and a new museum next to it are an important attraction and history lesson. Mr. Wilson was the guiding force behind this project, organizing the complex moving project, raising the funds, gathering historical paraphernalia, and leading regular tours of the school he attended more than 70 years ago. Nominated by Alderson-Broaddus College.
Hilda Wright of Middlebourne has served as editor of the Tyler County Heritage and Historical Society (TCHHS) Heritage Windows quarterly newsletter, and assisted in publishing the Tyler County History book in 1980. She also has helped publish various census and Civil War books for sale by the society. Nominated by the TCHHS.
For more information about the History Hero Awards, contact Joe Geiger.
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Grilling: Hasselback Sweet Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic
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Loving the flavor and look of Hasselback potatoes, I knew it wouldn't be long before I found myself grilling them again. This time around I went with a sweet potato rather than a russet since they're one of my favorite winter foods.
I kept the process exactly the same: slicing, washing, then jump starting the potato cooking process in the microwave. Then the partial cooked spuds were finished on the grill, where they fanned out and got crisp around the edges, while being soft and smooth on the inside.
While I thoroughly enjoyed my beautiful taters topped with rosemary and garlic, these do come with a warning from my wife who completely disagreed—finding them overly smoky and the garlic to be a conflicting flavor. Both of these issues are easily fixed—cook them in the oven and omit the garlic—but if I were making them for myself again, I wouldn't change a thing.
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The final preparations have been made. Now it's time to play the games.
The Bisons stopped in Buffalo for a pair of workouts with the season set to begin on Thursday in Norfolk against the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles (7:15 p.m.). Herd manager Torey Lovullo leads a talent group of players that he's referred to as a "lethal mix" of top prospects and established veterans.
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Police say a 12-year-old boy confessed to killing his own dog simply because he got angry with it.
After receiving a 911 call from a woman saying that the child was "hurting the dog," cops went to the boy's apartment. When they arrived, the people inside refused to open the door. They were only able to enter after getting a pass key and what they found was a horrifying sight.
When they finally got inside, they found the 12-pound terrier mix lifeless, hanging from a bedroom door handle. "I was mad at the dog so I killed it," the kid allegedly told cops. He also reportedly said that he wanted to see the poor dog die and showed no remorse for the grisly crime. He was ultimately taken into custody and booked on felony cruelty to an animal.
This is scary on so many levels. Not only is it beyond cruel and sadistic to kill an animal, this says some really frightening things about this child. We all know this is not normal and where this kind of behavior eventually can lead.
There are numerous serial killers who began their criminal careers this way. It's the first thing that pops into my mind whenever I see a kid trying to harm an dog or cat. Ted Bundy, David Berkowitz, and Jeffrey Dahmer all tortured and killed animals when they were children. FBI profilers have linked that kind of behavior as a marker for later homicidal, sociopathic behavior.
I just hope this kid gets the help that he needs now so that this chilling behavior does not escalate.
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Fowler police closed off Main Street in Tuesday, July 31, as they attempted to serve a warrant to a man they believed to be armed.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Fowler Police established a perimeter around the 100 block of North Main Street in Fowler. The police had information that a male suspect who is wanted on several felony warrants was inside the apartment. Information was also provided that the male suspect, who has not been named at this time, made threats toward police officers.
"This is why we took extra precautions in apprehending the suspect," said Fowler Police Department Sgt. Vince Suarez, who is handling the case.
After establishing a perimeter, Fowler police were joined by the Rocky Ford Police Department, Colorado State Patrol and the Otero County Sheriffs Department, including Sheriff Chris Johnson and Undersheriff Ken Kimsey.
"We blocked off the section of Main Street for safety reasons," said Chief Tommie McLallen.
At approximately 3:30 p.m. the Fowler Police Department received more information that the suspect was located in another house and had left in a vehicle.
At that point all other agencies including the Fowler Police left the perimeter.
"We will continue to follow up in leads and continue looking for the suspect. It might come to a point where we will ask the public for any leads they may have in finding the suspect," Suarez said.
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ELECTIONS CAN BE challenging times for nonprofit organizations, especially those of us deeply committed to social change. Sojourners is incorporated under the IRS Code as a 501(c)(3) organization, which means that we are prohibited from "directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for elective public office."
While scrupulously avoiding "intervening" in any partisan activities, we of course remain committed to our mission, which is to "articulate the biblical call to social justice, inspiring hope and building a movement to transform individuals, communities, the church, and the world."
Those two poles—staying neutral in partisan campaigns, on the one hand, and working to build a movement to "change the world," on the other—define the space within which we work, during an election year and at any other time.
We believe that elections matter—especially, from a biblical point of view, because they profoundly affect those that scripture calls the "least of these," the likelihood of war or peace, and the health of our planet. (See Jim Wallis' article "How to Choose a President" for more on that theme.) And many of us have strong convictions about which candidates, and which party's approach, better reflect those biblical commitments.
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Hormel Foods is buying the Skippy peanut butter product line from Unilever for approximately $700 million as it looks to strengthen its business overseas and branch out beyond its meat business that includes Spam.
Skippy, which debuted in 1932, has 11 varieties of peanut butter products. It is the leading brand in China and is sold in more than 30 other countries.
Total annual sales are expected to be about $370 million, with almost $100 million of that from outside the U.S.
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August 30, 2009 12:01:00 AM
VERNON, Ala. -- Lance Bobbitt, Carson Chiquito, and Marquis Plant are going to try to bring the mohawk back to Lamar County High School.
The seniors didn''t have much luck in the preseason convincing their teammates the hairdo was the way to go.
Things just might change after Friday night.
Plant caught two touchdown passes from Michael Bradford, Bobbitt rushed for another score, and Chiquito played a key role up front to help the Lamar County football team defeat South Lamar 61-20 in the season opener for both teams at George Bell Stadium.
Lamar County built a 35-0 halftime lead and held South Lamar to -28 yards from scrimmage in the first half.
The 61 points are the most scored in a single game in the 25-game history of the rivalry, which dates back to 1986.
The 41-point margin of victory (the Stallions'' conversion of their second score was good) also is the largest in the history of the rivalry.
The Bulldogs'' reserves saw extended playing time in the second half as they helped extend the cushion to 61-0 at the end of three quarters.
The big lead gave Bobbitt, Chiquito, and Plant a chance to watch the standouts of the future and allowed them plenty of time to encourage their teammates to change their hairstyles.
It also gave them a chance to savor the Bulldogs'' second consecutive victory against the Stallions after a five-game losing streak from 2003-07.
"It feels great right now," Chiquito said. "It is my senior year and I wanted to go out with a bang. Hopefully we will do it in the next game and throughout the season."
Chiquito credited former Bulldog Keith Myles for keeping his mohawk closely cropped. He said Myles cut his hair for the first time nearly two weeks ago. He said he shaved his head again at 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
"It feels good. It is football season and you want to go all out with it," Chiquito said of why he has went with a mohawk every year since he was a sophomore. "I have to get it done. I have to wake up Friday with a shaved head ready to go."
With a cool-headed Chiquito helping lead the Bulldogs up front, Bradford used the equally cool-headed lead blocking and running of Bobbitt to spark the offense.
Lamar County coach Ken Adams doesn''t believe the mohawks will catch on with the rest of the team. But he said the hairdos are fine with him because he likes short hair.
Adams likes the Bulldogs'' attention to detail even more than short hair. Bobbitt and Bradford demonstrated the Bulldogs'' technique in the first half as both got down low behind the offensive line and pushed through for a 5-yard touchdown.
Bradford could have given the ball to Bobbitt, but he kept it himself and stayed so low it was difficult to see him.
That play was just one example of how well the Bulldogs can play when they execute.
"These guys have been running this (offense) for three years," Adams said. "Michael gets right (behind Bobbitt) and it makes difficult for them to see. A lot of our offense is built on timing. It is something we work on every day. It is something you have to do, and it is something these kids believe in."
As well as that play worked, the Bulldogs had their share of sloppy moments, losing three of five fumbles in the first half.
Bobbitt, who opted to take his senior pictures with a full head of hair before getting his mohawk, has lost about 10 pounds since the start of offseason conditioning. Adams said Bobbitt is like a pulling guard who also can carry the ball in the speed option.
Bobbitt might be the only running back/linebacker, or pulling guard, with a mohawk. He said he shaved the sides of his head Thursday night but intends to let the top grow until the season ends.
Bobbitt''s hair might get pretty long if the Bulldogs can stay alive deep into the winter. He said the team''s ability to execute at a higher level will determine how long the Bulldogs'' season lasts.
"I think we''re going to go pretty deep in the playoffs," Bobbitt said. "We''re going to come together pretty good. We''re starting to play as a team."
South Lamar''s Josh Harper didn''t offer any excuses in his debut as the school''s football coach.
"Vernon was a bigger, faster, stronger, more experienced team. We knew that coming in" Harper said. "When the lights turned on, some of us shelled us and some of us came out of our shells. We didn''t quit. We will be a playoff team. We''re just not there yet.
Harper said he will take the loss and as far as he is concerned the players are 0-0. He said it won''t be difficult to get them to stay positive despite the loss.
Ken Mitchell epitomized the Stallions'' tenacity in the fourth quarter. The junior running back had touchdown runs of 65 and 85 yards to help South Lamar avoid the shutout.
"I think at halftime we started to take the scoreboard out of our minds, but they still are kids," Harper said. "I know it is rough on them, but I hope we got all of our mistakes out at one time. We''re going to show up to fight and we''re going to get better."
Adam Minichino is the Sports Editor for The Commercial Dispatch.
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April 19, 2005
LOS ANGELES — A team of three UCLA Anderson students took first place in the Rice University Business Plan Competition, the largest intercollegiate business plan competition in the world. After all rounds of judging were complete, the UCLA Anderson team came away not only with a grand prize valued at $135,450, but also valuable input from an array of 130 judges, including venture capitalists, patent lawyers, entrepreneurs and bankers.
The winning UCLA Anderson team, named Auditude, was composed of Johanna Wright (MBA '05) and Nicholas Seet (FEMBA '05), who participated in the actual competition, and Erik Haus (MBA '05), who provided significant input in developing and writing the winning business plan. Wright and Seet were honored at a banquet held at the conclusion of the competition, which took place April 7-9, 2005, at Rice University in Houston, Texas. The three-day competition is aimed at simulating the real-world process of entrepreneurs soliciting start-up funds from early-stage investors and venture capital firms. The competition was hosted by the Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management at Rice University.
The UCLA Anderson team competed against the 35 top-selected business plans from among 130 plans entered for the competition. From the start of the event, the UCLA Anderson team faced fierce competition from a number of peer business schools, including Harvard, Stanford and MIT, as well as from international teams from Colombia, India, England and Canada. Upon reaching the finals, Auditude went up against six solid teams from London Business School, Northwestern, University of Chicago, University of Louisville, University of Michigan and University of Pennsylvania.
Auditude's business plan outlines the development of a suite of technology services for automatic tracking of broadcast advertisements based on its proprietary technology. The digital media startup's mission is to "deliver accountability to the broadcast advertising industry" by ensuring that advertisements are played correctly on television and radio. Auditude technology can detect and display which radio and television ads were played—literally minutes after they air. In 2004, Auditude licensed its technology to Premiere Radio Networks, the syndication division of Clear Channel Communications Inc., and is currently engaged in active discussions for with several other national broadcasters.
As the first place winning team, Auditude received a grand prize of $135,450, consisting of a $100,000 investment from GOOSE (Grand Order of Successful Entrepreneurs), $20,000 in cash, roundtrip tickets on Continental Airlines, one year office space and services from Houston Technology Center, and qualification to advance to the international finals of the MOOT CORP® business plan competition.
"We went to this competition essentially to get feedback on our plan so that we could improve our chances to win the Knapp Venture Competition, UCLA Anderson's Business Plan Competition," said Johanna Wright. "So it was really unexpected when we actually won at Rice."
"The Rice Business Plan Competition was incredible. It is a rare event to present your plan to more than one investor at once, let alone 130," noted team leader Nicholas Seet. "Not only were the judges extremely supportive, but their feedback was honest and thorough."
In developing their plan, Seet, Wright and Haus brought their diverse professional experience and also applied the knowledge they've gained from their UCLA Anderson management education, in particular, Professor Bob Foster's business plan development course. Prof. Foster served as the team's faculty advisor.
"Prof. Foster's business plan development class was instrumental in our writing the Auditude plan," said Seet. "The critique delivered by the class and the opportunity to present the plan in front of real VCs helped us prepare for the Rice event."
Bio Briefs on the Auditude Team
Nicholas Seet serves as the chief technology officer for Auditude. He has a bachelor of science in engineering and a bachelor of arts in economics, and is completing his MBA at UCLA Anderson, with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and finance. He has worked for Deloitte Consulting's Orange County practice focusing on middleware. Subsequent to that in 1999, he founded SIVI, a Los Angeles Internet incubator, and acquired TigerIT, a software development firm in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Johanna Wright is concentrating on marketing and entrepreneurial studies at UCLA Anderson. She has a background in product development for technology startup companies. She spent this past summer working at Yahoo!, focusing on search advertising. Prior to returning to business school, she helped to start the online product department for the Entertainment Coupon Book (a division of InterActiveCorp). Prior to that, she led the product team at Droplets, a venture funded Internet startup. Wright started her career as a software engineer a financial services software company. She graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor's degree in mathematics.
Erik Haus is currently an MBA/MS in computer science dual degree candidate at UCLA Anderson. His work experience includes aerospace engineering, software (startup) and IT consulting. He previously earned a master of science degree in materials engineering.
About UCLA Anderson School of Management
UCLA Anderson School of Management is perennially ranked among the top-tier business schools in the world. Award-winning faculty renowned for their research and teaching, highly selective admissions, successful alumni and world-class facilities combine to provide an extraordinary learning environment. UCLA Anderson constituents are part of a culture that values individual vision, intellectual discipline and a sense of teamwork and collegiality.
Established in 1935, UCLA Anderson School of Management provides management education to more than 1,400 students enrolled in MBA and doctoral programs, and some 2,000 executives and managers enrolled annually in executive education programs. Recognizing that the school offers unparalleled expertise in management education, the world's business community turns to UCLA Anderson School of Management as a center of influence for the ideas, innovations, strategies and talent that will shape the future.


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WHEATON – The homeless man accused of stabbing a Wheaton woman 34 times and burying her body in a shallow grave in a Glen Ellyn park pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Oct. 16, according to the DuPage County State's Attorney's Office.
Myron Ester, 45, has been charged with five counts of first degree murder and one count of concealment of homicidal death in the case of Linda Valez, 33.
Ester and Valez, who was also homeless, were in an on-again, off-again relationship at the time, according to the State's Attorney's Office.
Prosecutors said during a previous hearing that the morning after Valez died in September, Ester told a friend he killed her when he discovered that she cheated on him. He later denied the statement when the friend threatened to turn him in to the police, according to prosecutors.
Ester then said to authorities that he had gone to the park with Valez, where they drank alcohol and fought. She pulled a knife and cut his hand, he said, before he disarmed her, prosecutors said previously.
Ester told authorities he then blacked out and had no memory of what took place after he disarmed Valez, according to prosecutors.
He is expected in court Oct. 31 for a status hearing.


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FOOD SUPPLY A House bill would restrict medicines' use in food animals - ranchers issue cautions
A New York congresswoman is trying to rally support for a federal bill that would restrict antibiotic use in food animals just months after a similar measure tanked in California.
Despite being voted down in Sacramento, a proposal that bans feeding antibiotics to cattle, hogs and poultry to increase their growth seems to be gaining momentum in the nation's capital, where the Obama administration has condemned the practice.
The Union of Concerned Scientists estimates that as much as 70 percent of the antibiotics used in the United States are given to healthy animals. Conventional farmers and ranchers routinely feed antibiotics to their herd to help the animals use their food more efficiently and bulk up faster. They say the medication also helps ward off pathogens that could sicken or kill their livestock.
But scientists and doctors fear that the overuse of these drugs makes them less effective in fighting bacteria in humans and animals. Microbes that develop immunity to the drugs will multiply and flourish.
"We're looking at ways to phase out the use of antibiotics for growth promotion and food efficiency in livestock," said Dr. Joshua Sharfstein, principal deputy commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, who is concerned that giving anti-microbials to animals when they are not sick is inappropriate - and even worse, contributes to more drug-resistant infections in people.
Sharfstein is also pushing for veterinarians to oversee antibiotic use on animals. Currently, livestock feeds mixed with antibiotics such as Tylosin, a macrolide; and Chlortetracycline are sold over the counter.
The deputy commissioner recently submitted his written position to the House Rules Committee on the Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act, the bill proposed by the committee's chairwoman, Rep. Louise Slaughter, D-NY.
"We've taken one of the greatest scientific discoveries and are destroying its effectiveness," said Slaughter, a microbiologist.
"One of the reasons meat and poultry producers use them is because they house their animals in filthy conditions," she continued. "They're stuffed in there like sardines."
If passed, the legislation could drastically change farm practices in this country. Many consumers already have turned to antibiotic-free meat and poultry because they want products that have been raised naturally and out of an industrial farm setting.
"The present system of producing food animals in the United States is not sustainable and presents an unacceptable level of risk to public health, damage to the environment, as well as unnecessary harm to the animals we raise for food," Bob Martin of the Pew Environment Group, a division of the nonprofit Pew Charitable Trusts, told the House Rules Committee.
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But some ranchers and farmers argue that the measure would probably endanger livestock, flood the market with imported meat and raise the cost of producing food.
"I worry about unintended consequences of such legislation, such as increased need for therapeutic drug use in livestock, which has been seen in Europe," said veterinarian Michael Payne, a researcher and education coordinator from UC Davis' Western Institute of Food Safety & Security. "Also, removing tools that allow us to more efficiently produce food may ultimately jeopardize our ability to feed ourselves."
Michael Apley, a clinical pharmacologist, veterinarian and professor at Kansas State University, said there is no doubt that keeping animals in close quarters "can allow some diseases to spread more rapidly."
"But we couldn't produce half of what we produce if we let them graze on pasture."
Apley agrees that bacteria resistance needs to be addressed, but he believes the bill may be too draconian, especially when it comes to using antibiotics as a preventative measure against deadly bacteria.
The legislation proposes that "in the absence of any clinical sign of disease" farmers be forbidden from using any of seven classes of antibiotics, including penicillin, tetracycline and macrolide for routine infection prevention.
Prevention vs. treatment
"From a biological standpoint that doesn't make sense," said John Maas, a professor at UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine and a cattle expert. "Instead of using small doses to prevent illness, you're going to have to increase the dose 100 fold when the animal gets sick."
Typically using antibiotics to control disease can cut potential illness by 25 to 50 percent, Apley said.
More sickness and deaths in the herd, added to the fact that ranchers will have to use more feed and their cattle still won't grow as large, will raise production costs, said John Lawrence, a livestock economist at Iowa State University. He estimates that if the bill is approved ranchers will have to spend $20 more per head to raise a steer from the time it is weaned until slaughter.
Despite the higher production costs, Lawrence said, prices won't climb much at the grocery store. He said meat from countries such as Argentina and Mexico would probably be imported to meet demand.
For pork, production costs would increase by $6 per pig, said Dave Warner, spokesman for the National Pork Producers Council. "And that's at a time when producers are losing $20 a head," he said.
Although the measure has support from the FDA and the American Medical Association, it faces tough opposition from the agriculture industry, a powerful lobby that helped defeat the bill in California, proposed by state Sen. Dean Florez, D-Shafter (Kern County). SB416 also called for banning the use of antibiotics for non-therapeutic reasons and was voted down, 20-15, in June.


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I've been trying to quit soda for the past few weeks thanks to too many hours on Reddit and constant streams of photos that displayed how much sugar was in a can of Coke. As a result, there are untouched cans of soda sitting my fridge with no one to claim them, but it felt irresponsible if I just gave them to the kids next door. If only this eco-friendly concept cellphone existed. The design, by China-based Daizi Zheng, claims that a Nokia phone could be powered solely on sugary drinks. Now there's an interesting use of leftover Coke that's much more excitable than cleaning the rust off my pennies.
According to Zheng's thesis, the phone would contain a chemical board that can form a reaction to utilize sugar enzymes and carbohydrates and convert them into electric power. The phone would work with most sugary drinks; in fact, more sugar means longer battery life. When the sugar and carbs are all used up as battery, you're left over with a liquid that's biodegradable, and the phone can be cleaned, refilled, and reused once again.
"Bio-batteries are fully biodegradable and have, on a single charge, a potential life-span three to four times longer than conventional lithium batteries," Zheng writes on his website. Keep in mind, however, this design would be used with a basic, barebone phone, so no sticky touchscreen and apps here.
Since the design aims to be environmentally-friendly, it's probably better to use straight sugar water than Coke or other packaged sodas, considering how they tend come in plastic bottles or cans — both of which are already pretty expensive to recycle. Still, it would be cool if the phone doubled as a drink bottle so you can choose to either gulp your soda or conserve it for more phone battery. This rationale would force the user to pick between drinking an unhealthy beverage or forgo it for the sake of your gadget's usability. However, since the sugar disappears as the phone uses up the battery, it is unlikely that the soda you do end up drinking from the phone would taste any good. We also have to wonder if the fizzy noise would interfere with your sugar high calls.
It's an interesting approach at multi-purposing a notorious food item, and such a gadget would make a neat science experiment for kids to learn about the wonders (and potential harms) of what sugary drinks means to them, and the chemical world.


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LONDON (Reuters) - Thomas Gainsborough, J.M.W. Turner and John Constable are among Britain's most revered artists, admired for their ability to capture a native landscape long dismissed by the establishment as a subject unworthy of great painters.
A new exhibition at the Royal Academy in London, unusually drawn entirely from its own collection, traces how the three artists helped pave the way for greater acceptance of a genre now considered one of Britain's greatest artistic achievements.
Entitled "Constable, Gainsborough, Turner and the Making of Landscape", the show runs from December 8 to February 17, 2013, and concentrates on the century between 1750 and 1850.
Among the works on display will be Gainsborough's "Romantic Landscape", Constable's two great landscapes of the 1820s - "The Leaping Horse" and "Boat Passing a Lock" and Turner's "Dolbadern Castle".
Alongside the headline artists will be paintings by some of their 18th century contemporaries, including Richard Wilson, Michael Angelo Rooker and Paul Sandby, and a series of prints which played a major role in the genre's ascent.
"The main thrust (of the exhibition) is this transformation in landscape painting between 1750 and 1850 that is communicated through (Royal Academy) exhibition paintings by Gainsborough, Turner, Constable and Wilson," said curator MaryAnne Stevens.
"But also very importantly, it was communicated to a wider audience through the print and also the watercolor. These were more accessible and far more widely available than a painting on the walls of the Royal Academy," she told Reuters.
Earlier this year, David Hockney displayed his landscapes of Yorkshire, northern England, in the Royal Academy's main gallery space in a hugely popular show, and art experts trace his works back to the 18th and 19th century greats.
Underlining the lasting popularity of Britain's earlier landscape painters, a version of Constable's Lock canvas fetched 22.4 million pounds ($36 million) in July, one of the highest prices ever paid for a British "old master" painting at auction.
Stevens argued that a broader interest in the British landscape was already underway during this period through guide books and popular tours of picturesque regions, such as Thomas West's guide to the Lake District in northwest England.
The French Revolution further fuelled that interest by denying many wealthy Britons the opportunity to travel freely across the Continent and embark on the Grand Tour.
"The important thing about the French Revolution is that England was effectively at war (for much of the period) from 1789 to 1815," Stevens explained.
"It was out of bounds and there was a need to go and experience nature and travel, so the British landscape became the subject of those journeys."
According to Ian Warrell, a Turner expert who has written an introduction to the show in the Academy's in-house magazine, Gainsborough demonstrated landscape painting's potential for emotion and imagination beyond merely recording a scene.
Turner seized on this trend as he travelled not only to Rome, Venice and Paris but also across Britain, making watercolors from pencil sketches and recognizing the importance of print reproductions to reach a wider audience.
Constable, in contrast, aimed for a less artificial style than his great rival Turner, closely observing nature but adopting what Warrell called "an increasingly expressive application of the paint".
"In fact it is Constable, rather than Turner, who should be lauded as the 'first Impressionist'," Warrell wrote.
For the Royal Academy, the show is a rare opportunity to delve into its store of around 1,000 paintings, hundreds of sculptures and tens of thousands of works on paper.
The main galleries are normally reserved for exhibitions of art loaned from around the world, and the landscape show, staged in smaller rooms, is the first of its kind for over 20 years.
"It's important because the Academy has a very important collection, but we don't have much space to show it on our walls because of the main exhibition program," said Stevens.
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As did Brooklyn State Senator Martin Dilan, who said that the members of the IDC should be banished from the Democratic Party.
Well, Avella wasn't just going to let them criticize his choice to become the fifth member of the IDC, a kind of rogue group of Democrats that have bucked the rest of their party to work across the aisle with Republicans, lying down.
Or rather, he was going to make sure that the others making a case for the IDC got their opinions heard.
Last week, Avella sent out two recent editorials published by New York City media outlets defending the IDC and its willingness to work with Republicans to get things done in Albany. Maybe Avella wants to make sure that he gets some positive coverage out there for his decision before the next election.
Now that Avella has broken away from the rest of the Democratic Party, so to speak, he has potentially left himself open to a challenge from a party-backed candidate.
We're sure that the Republican Party would love to get back the seat that GOP stalwart Frank Padavan held for nearly three decades, so Avella already faces a potential challenge in the general election that some politicians in more staunchly Democratic districts don't have to worry about, so the last thing he needs is a race in the Democratic Primary to boot.
Of course, given the dysfunction and infighting in the Queens County Republican Party right now, we're not confident that the GOP can mount a real challenge, but that's an issue for another day.
But say what you want about Avella's move to join the IDC, it sure did pay off for him in a big way almost immediately in the form of a host of new committee assignments, if that's your thing. Just days after his announcement, he was appointed to seven new committees, as well as the NYC Education Subcommittee.
Not a bad haul.