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Career Notes
Named team captain for the 2007-08 season ... a strong, explosive scorer with the ability to finish in the lane ... has developed into an outside scoring threat as well, knocking down 44 three-pointers a year ago ... one of the top defensive players in the ACC ... his physical tools enable him to guard four different positions on the floor ... the only senior and most experienced player on Duke's roster with 2,202 career minutes in 90 games played ... averaging 9.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in his collegiate career ... has 43 career double-digit scoring games, the most by any Duke returnee ... a solid rebounder for a player of his size ... believed to be the earliest basketball commitment at Duke ... verbally committed to the Blue Devils in May of 2002, a week before the end of his sophomore year of high school ... one of the best athletes in the ACC ... recovered from a broken left wrist suffered in July at the Pan Am Games Trials to be ready for the 2007-08 season ... active in Duke's award-winning Verizon Read with the Blue Devils, a community outreach reading program in the Durham school district.
Honorable mention All-ACC and ACC All-Defensive Team (media) selection ... ACC Coaches' All-Defensive Team pick ... played in 33 games, making 31 starts ... averaged 14.1 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists ... shot .478 from the field (174-of-364), including .364 from three-point distance (44-of-121) ... ranked 18th in the ACC in scoring and tied for seventh in field goal percentage ... led the Blue Devils in scoring, field goals and steals ... was second on the team in rebounding and dunks ... one of only two guards in the ACC to average over 5.0 rebounds ... scored in double figures 28 times, including three 20-point games ... recorded two double-doubles ... raised his scoring average 7.0 points from his sophomore year ... finished with eight points, five rebounds, one assist and one block against Virginia Commonwealth (3/15) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... had 17 points, nine boards and two assists against N.C. State (3/8) in the opening round of the ACC Tournament ... scored 14 points and added three rebounds, two assists and one steal against North Carolina (3/4) ... had 17 points, seven boards, two assists, two steals and one block against Maryland (2/28) ... scored 14 points and added seven rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block against St. John's (2/25) ... had 16 points, including 11 in the first half, to go along with six rebounds and three assists against Clemson (2/22) ... made a career-high eight free throws on the way to 13 points against Georgia Tech (2/18) ... also had three rebounds, three assists and two steals against the Yellow Jackets ... scored 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the floor, including 3-of-5 shooting from downtown, to go along with six boards, three assists and one steal against Boston College (2/14) ... finished with eight points, two rebounds, one assist and one steal against Maryland (2/11) ... had 12 points, two rebounds, two steals, one block and one assist against North Carolina (2/7) ... scored 14 points to go along with six rebounds, two assists and a block against Florida State (2/4) ... had 12 points, four boards, two assists and a steal against Virginia (2/1) ... scored 17 points and added eight rebounds, including five on the offensive glass, two assists, two blocks and one steal against Boston College (1/28) ... had 13 points, eight rebounds, one assist and one steal against Clemson (1/25) ... scored 15 points to go along with six rebounds, four assists and two steals against N.C. State (1/20) ... had nine points, five boards, two steals and one assist against Wake Forest (1/18) ... scored 14 points and added three rebounds, a pair of assists and a pair of steals against Miami (1/14) ... had 12 points, four assists, four steals and three rebounds against Georgia Tech (1/10) ... scored 22 points to go along with five boards, two assists, two steals and a block against Virginia Tech (1/6) ... recorded his second career double-double with 14 points and a career-high 11 rebounds against Temple (1/2) ... also dished out three assists against the Owls ... scored 13 points and added four rebounds, four assists and a pair of steals against San Jose State (12/31) ... scored nine points and added nine rebounds and a block against Gonzaga (12/21) ... had 18 points to go along with six rebounds, three assists and a block against Kent State (12/19) ... scored a career-high 24 points on 8-of-10 shooting from the floor, including 3-of-4 shooting from behind the three-point arc, and 5-of-5 shooting from the foul line to go along with four boards and a career-high four assists against George Mason (12/9) ... had 13 points, two boards, and one block against Holy Cross (12/6) ... scored 12 points to go along with five boards, two steals, one assist and one block against Georgetown (12/2) ... connected on 6-of-10 field goal attempts, including 3-of-6 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-7 attempts from the foul line for 19 points against Indiana (11/28) ... also had six rebounds, two blocks, two steals and an assist against the Hoosiers ... had seven points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal against Davidson (11/25) ... named to the CBE Classic All-Tournament Team ... scored 13 points and had five rebounds and two assists against Marquette (11/21) ... had 23 points on 7-of-10 shooting from the floor, including 3-of-5 shooting from behind the three-point arc, and 6-of-7 shooting from the foul line against Air Force (11/20) ... also had four rebounds, three steals and two assists against the Falcons ... scored 11 points to go along with five rebounds, four steals and two assists against UNC Greensboro (11/16) ... named the CBE Classic Durham Regional MVP ... had 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the floor, including 1-of-2 from three-point distance, and 3-of-6 from the free throw line and added 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal against Georgia Southern (11/13) ... scored 11 points to go along with three rebounds, a career-high three blocks, three steals and two assists against Columbia (11/12).
Played in 24 games, starting seven times ... averaged 7.1 points and 3.4 rebounds ... shot .455 from the field (61-of-134) and .410 from three-point range (25-of-61) ... the team's fourth-leading scorer ... reached double figures in scoring in nine of 24 contests ... was Duke's first substitution in 13 games ... averaged 21.5 minutes per game as a sophomore ... drew four charges and forced two five-second calls on the defensive end of the court ... grabbed five rebounds to go along with four points and two assists in 16 minutes against No. 19 LSU (3/23) in the NCAA Sweet 16 ... made 2-of-2 free throw attempts for two points and grabbed three rebounds against No. 14 George Washington (3/18) in the second round of the NCAA Tournament ... pulled down six rebounds to go with two points against Southern (3/16) in the first round of the NCAA Tournament ... recorded four rebounds, three points and one assist against No. 11 Boston College in the ACC Championship game ... tallied six points and one steal against Wake Forest (3/11) in the ACC Semifinals ... shot 5-of-11 from the field and 4-of-7 from behind the arc for 14 points against Miami (3/10) in the ACC Quarterfinals ... matched a career high with 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field, 2-of-5 from three-point range and 3-of-4 from the free-throw line against No. 13 North Carolina (3/4) ... scored 10 points on 4-of-10 shooting and 2-of-5 from beyond the arc with four rebounds against Florida State (3/1) ... tallied 12 points, nine rebounds and two assists against Temple (2/25) ... also made five free throws against the Owls ... recorded 10 points, four rebounds and two steals against Georgia Tech (2/22) ... scored 13 points on 3-of-6 shooting, including 3-of-5 from three-point range and 4-of-4 from the free-throw line against Miami (2/19) ... made 5-of-9 field goals for 10 points to go along with seven rebounds against Wake Forest (2/14) ... grabbed six rebounds against Maryland (2/11) ... scored 15 points on 6-of-10 shooting and 3-of-4 from three-point range to go along with six rebounds against Florida State (2/4) ... posted four points and five rebounds in 20 minutes against No. 15 Boston College (2/1) ... scored four points on 2-of-3 shooting to go along with one assist, one block and one steal in 20 minutes off the bench against Virginia (1/28) ... returned from injury to score seven points on 3-of-5 shooting against Virginia Tech (1/26) ... made 2-of-2 three-point attempts for six points to go along with four steals in 10 minutes against No. 23 Maryland (1/11) ... left the Maryland game early due to a bone bruise on his right ankle ... returned from injury to play 11 minutes with two points against No. 23 Wake Forest (1/8) ... suffered a fractured right ankle in the first half of the NIT Season Tip-Off semifinal game against Drexel (11/23) and only played eight minutes with a rebound ... scored five points with four rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes against Davidson (11/19) ... shot a perfect 6-of-6 from the floor and 2-of-2 from the free-throw line for 16 points against Seton Hall in the NIT Season Tip-Off (11/16) ... made two three-pointers to go along with five rebounds and two assists ... recorded a career-high seven steals against Boston University in the NIT Season Tip-Off to begin the season (11/14) ... the seven steals were the fourth most in a game in school history ... also scored five points off 3-of-3 shooting from the free-throw line to go along with three rebounds.
Played in 33 games, starting twice ... was Duke's first substitution off the bench in 20 games ... named to the ACC All-Freshman Team after averaging 6.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.8 steals in 19.2 minutes per game ... shot .400 from the field overall (66-of-165), .319 from three-point range (15-of-47) and .532 from the charity stripe (59-of-111) ... was the team's second-leading rebounder (4.5) ... his 111 free throw attempts ranked third on the team ... one of five Duke players to see action in every game ... had six double-figure scoring games, the fifth-best total on the team ... scored eight points and grabbed three offensive rebounds in 18 minutes against Michigan State (3/25) ... had three points, two rebounds and a steal in 14 minutes versus Mississippi State (3/20) ... went 3-of-5 from the field to score six points and added a pair of rebounds against Delaware State (3/18) ... played 24 minutes, scoring four points, grabbing six rebounds and adding an assist and a steal in the ACC Championship game win over Georgia Tech (3/13) ... scored four points, grabbed nine rebounds and added a steal in a win over N.C. State (3/12) ... played 24 minutes, scoring three points and grabbing a team-high seven rebounds against North Carolina (3/6) ... knocked down a pair of three-point field goals and finished with 10 points, five rebounds and two steals versus Miami (3/3) ... went 3-of-5 from the field and knocked down his only three-point attempt in a nine-point effort versus Wake Forest (2/20) ... also had five rebounds, two assists and a steal in the win over the Demon Deacons ... made first career start, finishing with eight points and seven rebounds versus Maryland (2/12) ... went 5-of-10 from the field, including 2-of-2 on three-pointers, and 4-of-4 from the free throw line in a 16-point effort against North Carolina (2/9) ... also had two rebounds, three assists and a season-best four steals versus the Tar Heels ... had seven points and five rebounds in 23 minutes versus Wake Forest (2/2) ... scored five points, grabbed four rebounds and added two assists and three steals in 23 minutes against Virginia Tech (1/30) ... registered six points, five rebounds and an assist in 19 minutes against Florida State (1/22) ... had six points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocked shots in 28 minutes against Virginia (1/16) ... scored 15 points and grabbed four rebounds in 28 minutes off the bench versus N.C. State (1/13) ... was 5-of-11 from the field, including 2-of-4 from three-point distance against the Wolfpack ... had eight points and five rebounds in a win over Temple (1/8) ... scored seven points to go along with nine rebounds and a steal against Princeton (1/5) ... played a season-high 30 minutes, registering six points, nine rebounds and two assists versus Clemson (1/2) ... scored 11 points on 3-of-4 shooting from the field and 5-of-8 from the foul line against Oklahoma (12/18) ... added five rebounds, one assist, one blocked shot and a steal in the win over the Sooners ... went 4-of-6 from the field and finished with nine points, four rebounds and three steals versus Illinois-Chicago (12/14) ... registered eight points and two steals to go along with season highs in rebounds (10) and assists (three) in a win over Toledo (12/12) ... scored a career-high 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting from the floor in 23 minutes against Valparaiso (12/4) ... also had five rebounds, one assist and one steal versus the Crusaders ... played seven minutes, grabbing one rebound against Davidson (11/22) ... nearly registered a double-double in his first collegiate game, finishing with 10 points and nine rebounds in a win over Tennessee-Martin (11/20).
High School
Led the West team with 22 points at the 2004 McDonald's All-America game ... holds the California state high school record with 3,462 career points ... also ranks in the state's top-10 in career rebounds (third, 1,522) and assists (ninth, 791) ... played three seasons at Vallejo High School before playing his senior season at Sheldon Senior High School ... named Mr. Basketball in the state of California and second team Parade All-America as a senior after averaging 30.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game ... the only player to be ranked the No. 1 shooting guard two years in a row at the ABCD camp ... senior season honors included Nor-Cal Player of the Year and PowerBar Player of the Year recognition ... also received league and section MVP accolades ... named a Student Sport and School Sports All-America four times ... a three-time Street & Smith and Prepstars All-America selection ... rated as the country's No. 17 prospect by Rivals ... ranked No. 5 among shooting guards and No. 30 overall by Insiders ... three-time All-State, All-NorCal, All-Region, All-League and team MVP at Vallejo High School from 2001-03 ... averaged 35.0 points, 13.0 rebounds and 9.0 assists as a junior at Vallejo High, earning league and section MVP honors ... named Sacramento Bee Male Athlete of the Year and PowerBar Player of the Year as a junior in 2003 ... averaged 30.0 points, 15.0 rebounds and 8.0 assists as a sophomore, earning league and section MVP honors ... named California Sophomore Player of the Year and Vallejo Times Male Athlete of the Year in 2002 ... was the state Athlete of the Year following his sophomore season ... named the state Freshman of the Year after averaging 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists at Vallejo High School ... was a standout quarterback in football, earning all-state and All-America honors during his high school career ... coached by Scott Gradin at Sheldon High School during his senior year and Duke Brown in his three years at Vallejo High.
USA Basketball
Was in line to earn a spot on the 2007 Pan Am Games team before suffering a left wrist injury on the second day of trials ... led the USA Basketball Men's Youth Development Festival in scoring (25.4 ppg.) in 2003 as a member of the West team ... also was second in steals (2.4 pg.) and assists (6.8 pg.), seventh in three-point percentage (.370) and 10th in rebounding (7.4 pg.) during the five-game competition ... current Duke teammate, David McClure, competed for the East squad.
Born DeMarcus De'Juan Nelson on November 2, 1985 in Oakland, Calif. ... father, Ron, is a pastor and mother, Denise, is a hair stylist ... has an older brother, Darnele, and sister, Kesia ... also has a younger brother, Darius ... an academic honor roll student all four years of high school ... member of Who's Who Among High School Students ... favorite athlete is Michael Jordan ... enjoys music, bowling and video games.


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Now just to be clear, my kids were laughing, squealing "weeeeeeeeee" as they were trying to swing higher and higher and yelling "you can't catch me" in a game of tag.
My first instinct was to tell my kids to keep it down but then I thought WHAT?????? No way. My kids are having fun, why tell them to keep it down because someone decides that this is noise? It got me really upset so I posted this event on Facebook and got a mob of support and responses from all my friends. Including one of my very close friends who has no kids and wrote "I'm just like that neighbor!!!!!"
Hmmmmmm. Really? Her name is Laura and she is one of the coolest people I know. How could she be one of 'those' neighbors?
So I decided to ask her if she would agree to be interviewed as the token neighbor who does not appreciate the sounds of children. She lives 40 minutes away from me so I think we will always remain friends, but she graciously accepted the challenge and here is what she had to say:
An Inteview with Laura
1. You are a happily married 40 something woman who is the proud mama of 2 cats. In a few words, tell us a little more about yourself so we have an idea of who we are talking to.
I am a 48 yr old married woman who consciously chose to not have children. I like children, but only from afar. There are some kids that I am closely connected to, but I was not their primary caretaker and so I never really had to hang around past the time my attention had expired. In the last few years I adopted two cats and I love my cats. Cats can do no wrong in my eyes. My husband loves kids and is very good with them, he has much more patience than I do. I work hard, travel a lot and generally spend a lot of time at home with my cats. I can always find similarities between children and my cats.
2. Do a lot of children live in your neighborhood and describe the ambiance of the neighborhood you live in.
Luckily, not a lot of kids live in my neighborhood. There have been long intervals of time that children lived directly next door, but never more than a year. I do not like to live in places with a lot of children. My neighborhood tends to be very quiet with million dollar views. It is very tranquil.
3. In general, do you enjoy the company of children?
Absolutely. When the children belong to the people who are dear to me. I do not go out of my way to hang out with kids, feel the need to work in preschools, attend children's parties or do anything remotely related to children unless I know the parents. If I know the parents, I am more than happy to hang out, play, babysit for short amounts of time, whatever it takes to connect with those kids because I love the parents and it's the right thing to do.
4. When you get annoyed by the sounds coming from your neighbors children, is it because they are whining and crying or playing loudly (yelling, squealing, laughing)?
There were some children that lived next door that came from a dysfunctional single parent home. They were not supervised. The one child had autism. They were the loudest, screamiest little monster kids ever. I hated the noise that they created and tried to just focus on the fact that they had a hard life and it wasn't their fault. But boy were they noisy, I hated it. Now, in the house behind me there are kids who are well adjusted, the sounds of them simply playing during the day is loud, but it kind of registers differently in my brain. I'm slightly annoyed, but it passes. You would never find me living next to an elementary school. I'd rather live next to a prison.
5. How does it make you feel when you are disturbed by these sounds? Do you judge the parenting skills of your neighbor or is it simply the children that are bothering you?
As an astute observer, which I am, you can tell what the parenting skills are of the parents by the way the children behave. If they are screaming and cursing and throwing fits each time they want to communicate, than we got a problem. If children are simply screaming in delight, yes it's disturbing to me, but the kids are just playing. You can't get all bent out of shape for normal daily activity.
6. Would you like your neighbors to change their children's behavior to make you happier and improve the quality of your life?
Absolutely not. My emotions are my problem. If I witnessed child abuse, I would certainly report it, but other than that it is none of my business. I would simply choose to live somewhere else if possible. If I felt that the parents were out of line, I would address the parents directly, but never the children.
7. If you could give a message to moms out there (the few thousand reading this post) on how to handle neighbors like you, who are annoyed by the sounds of their children, what would it be?
That not everyone is a mother. Not everyone can handle raising children. Though the chaos of your family is your everyday normal, it is not normal for a single adult or a quiet person with no kids. Just as you would want people to have compassion for you when out in public dealing with a tantrum, the cranky neighbor should be shown compassion for their disposition too. Try to communicate with them. They may just be in judgement of you because they don't know who you are or why you have so many kids. Try to interact with them and engage them with your children. Communication goes a long way. Maybe your neighbor is suffering in some way and your children can actually help them. One never knows.
In the end, I am very happy I had no children. It is not in my dispostion to be selfless. Because I have no kids, I have lots of free time for self discovery and psychology to make myself a better person, which means although I sit in my house and write diatribes on Facebook about the noisy brats next door, I would never ever say anything to a child or a beleaguered parent that would harm them. In the end, we are all God's children.
****************************Thank you Laura. What I took to heart from this interview is Laura's advice on communication. It just dawned on me that none of my next door neighbors or neighbors across the street from us ever complained about the noise coming from my house (at least not to me). And that's because they all know my kids. We take walks in the evenings in our PJ's and the neighbors all wave and my kids wave back. They let my kids come pet their dogs, they have a relationship with me and my husband. They see the kids playing, riding their bikes. They see me holding them when they cry if they fall and get a boo boo. The 'complaining' neighbors live behind us in another neighborhood, so to them, its the 'noisy kids next door' not the adorable little munchkins that everyone else sees.
My compassion goes only so far, and while I am not planning on inviting these neighbors over to meet my kids, I may print out this blog post and stick it in their mailbox to assure them that I understand that they may not enjoy the noise, but I refuse to keep my kids inside watching TV, playing video games or any other sort of indoor entertainment to keep them quiet so the neighbors will be happy. Kids will be kids, and as long as they are safe and healthy and happy, chances are they will be noisy. And if someone does not enjoy the sounds of kids, there are many neighborhoods and retirement homes that cater to that group.
Wishing you all a wonderful week!

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pens#1 wrote:Malkamaniac wrote:Still would take Jagr over TK any day of the week.
Shero didnt think he would fit the "system". Sheros system now has my yard looking nicer and nicer earlier and earlier every spring.
Lets Go Rangers, Bruins - please beat Philly
2 years in Montreal and now Philly where the system is broken.


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A new update for Premiere Pro CS5 users was released today. The Premiere Pro CS5 (5.0.3) release includes new and changed features, bug fixes, other software updates known to address problems with Premiere Pro CS5 and any other known issues.
One cool thing about this update is that it is the first one to support a mobile CUDA card (the Quadro 5000M). Now you can get the Mercury Playback Engine running out in the field.
Todd Kopriva's blog, "Premiere Pro Work Area" includes much more information and links to the updaters. Read more about the update and find the links here:
"Premiere Pro CS5 (5.0.3) update: performance improvements, bug fixes and Quadro 5000M and 4000 CUDA support"
Make sure to download the correct file, as there are two links for both Windows and Mac. One link is for the retail version and the other updates the trial download.
Release notes will soon be available at this link.


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Innovation has always been important to chemical companies, but a recent Accenture report says it will be even more critical in the coming years. Why is that?
There are a number of "megatrends" that are reshaping society and business, and these will drive the need for greater innovation in the chemical industry. For example, the scarcity of some resources and a growing interest in sustainability will increase demand for renewable energy sources and electronic vehicles, creating opportunities for new chemical products. Growing populations and increasing affluence in emerging markets will drive a need for things such as longer shelf-life packaging and new food-preservation technologies. The list goes on.
In a changing world, innovation is increasingly important to business in general, and the chemical industry's products are a big enabler of innovation across industries. So the need for innovation is not only growing—we also have to be thinking more broadly about innovation.
What will it mean to "think more broadly about innovation?"
For one thing, chemical companies will need to pursue more disruptive innovation. That means exploring entirely new ideas that may be unrelated to their current products or even make current products obsolete—before somebody else does. They will also need to "think beyond chemistry," which means that they will need to pursue innovations in areas such as processes and delivery. They might, for example, integrate their systems with those of their dealers, distributors and manufacturers to provide those partners with customized ordering and services.
Accenture believes that this trend toward total solutions will lead to a digitally enabled "outcome economy" where companies will compete on the ability to provide outcomes, rather than products. Thus, a chemical company might provide seeds, fertilizer and pesticide to offer customers a guaranteed yield on a given area of land. Digital technology is key to this because it makes it possible to identify, measure and target customers' desired outcomes.
How can chemical companies position themselves to succeed with this broader approach to innovation?
They will need to move beyond the traditional approach to R&D, which is usually a carefully defined, linear process conducted by an R&D department that works more or less on its own. Instead, companies will need "connected innovation," which breaks down internal silos to include more areas of the organization, and also forms external links with alliance partners, universities, customers and customers' customers. R&D will need to move from being an isolated function to being the center of a web of flexible partnerships that collaborate to expand and accelerate innovation.
Innovation is not restricted to the R&D function, of course. Chemical companies should also consider new business models that can take advantage of the megatrends mentioned earlier. For example, resource constraints are likely to create a growing interest in the circular economy where the traditional "make, use, dispose" approach is replaced with one that prolongs the use of natural resources and reduces waste.
What will these business models look like?
The right business model will depend on the company and its situation. In general, however, companies should focus on models that offer greater resilience in the face of change. By resilience, I mean being able to do things like make rapid decisions to rebalance the company portfolio when markets shift, anticipate future customer needs, and scale up or down smoothly as the business changes.
To enable new business models, chemical companies can look at acquiring peripheral and niche companies that have unique technologies, services or sales channels. They can also form partnerships outside of the industry in order to tap into stronger marketing and customer-relationship expertise—and find partners to help deliver total "outcomes."
Delivering innovation is clearly a growing challenge, as well as a growing mandate. How should companies get started?
It's a good idea to really explore digital technology. It's a powerful enabler of so much innovation, and its importance is only going to grow. In addition, companies should recognize that these new approaches to innovation don't have to be embraced all at once. In terms of building an innovation ecosystem, for example, a company might want to start with investments in partner companies or by collaborating on focused innovation incubator centers, and build out from there. In any case, companies should get started on planning a path forward, because in an age of accelerated innovation, it's very easy to be left behind.


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Need-Based Aid
All federal financial aid administered by Barnard College is based on demonstrated need as determined by the Federal Methodology formula. However, need for institutional aid is determined using a Barnard Need Analysis formula which takes into consideration all sources of income and all assets. Barnard gives no merit scholarships. The College believes that the primary responsibility for financing educational costs rests with each student's family, and all College aid is supplementary to family resources. Once need has been established, Barnard meets the full-need of all eligible students with a combination of grant, loan, and job opportunities. A student who is admitted to Barnard with a Barnard College Grant may expect grants in future years, provided that she continues to meet economic and academic eligibility and reapplies each year. Awards are for the academic year only. A student can receive Barnard aid for a maximum of eight semesters. Each semester a student is enrolled is counted towards the eight semesters of eligibility whether or not aid was received.
Incoming first-year students are not eligible to apply for institutional need-based aid after an admission decision has been made. If you think you will need financial aid to attend Barnard, you must apply at the same time you apply for admission.
Academic Requirements
All students who receive financial aid, whether from federal, state, or Barnard College funds, must be enrolled degree candidates in good standing. They must also be making satisfactory academic progress toward the degree. Students will be considered to be making satisfactory progress if they have maintained a 2.0 cumulative GPA and have completed a sufficient number of courses to proceed to the next academic level (sophomore, junior, senior). A student cannot receive aid for more than two semesters at any given level. The minimum standards for satisfactory progress are as follows:
|Academic Level:
|Points Completed:
|Fewer than 24
|86 or more
If the aid recipient has not met these criteria in the prior year, she will lose aid eligibility. A student must be taking at least 12 points each semester to receive financial aid from the College. The only exception is students enrolled in the JTS double degree program. All students at Barnard must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits per semester, only those students who have completed 8 semesters at Barnard are eligible to take fewer than 12 credits. Seniors are not exempt from this federally mandated policy.
New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) & NYS Scholarship for Excellence (NYSE)
The Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) helps eligible New York residents attending in-state postsecondary institutions pay for tuition. Depending on the academic year in which the student began study, annual TAP awards can be as much as $5,165. TAP is a grant and does not need to be repaid.
The New York State Scholarship for Excellence (NYSE) provides scholarship assistance to outstanding New York State high school graduates. Awards are based on student grades in certain Regents exams. Each year these scholarships are awarded by New York State to the top graduating scholar for each registered high school in New York State.
Most students receive up to eight semesters of TAP and/or NYSE as long as they are maintaining satisfactory academic progress. Undergraduate HEOP students may receive up to 10 semesters of TAP and/or NYSE.
To be eligible for TAP and NYSE:
- Be a United States citizen or eligible non-citizen.
- Be a legal resident of New York State for at least one year prior to the start of the term.
- Enroll in a minimum of 12 points which are ALL applicable to the degree pursued.*
- Have proof of (i) graduation from a US high school (New York State high school diploma for NYSE); (ii) a GED; or (iii) having passed a federally approved exam demonstrating that the student can benefit from the education offered.
- Be matriculated**in an approved program of study.
- Be in good academic standing.***
- A student who has earned 52-85 points must declare a major no later than 30 days from the end of the add/drop period of the junior year in an approved four-year program.
- Have at least a cumulative "C" average (2.0 GPA) after receipt of two annual payments.
- Be charged at least $200 tuition per year.
- Not be in default on a student loan guaranteed by HESC and not be in default on any repayment of state or federal awards.
- Meet income limitations.
*If you take an unneeded elective course as part of the 12 credits required to be full time, you are not eligible for NYS TAP and/or NYSE.
**Matriculation at Barnard is defined as:
- First year (fewer than 24 points)
- Sophomore (24-51 points)
- (Note: A student who enters as a first-year remains a first-year for the full academic year, regardless of points earned)
- Junior (52-85 points and a declared major)
- Senior (86 or more points)
- Unclassified (transfer students who have not yet been assigned credit)
***Good Academic Standing for NYS TAP and NYSE purposes consists of two elements:
1. Pursuit of Program requires that a student complete the following courseload in pursuit of their approved program of study:
- 6 points each for semesters 1 and 2;
- 9 points each for semesters 3 and 4; and
- 12 points each for semester 5 or more; and
2. Satisfactory Academic Progress requires that students earn 12 points and receive a 2.0 GPA.
The New York State certification procedures and definitions are outlined on the HESC website.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
Student's academic records are reviewed every semester by the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing in accordance with the academic standard defined in the Barnard College catalog. For the purposes of federal financial aid, students may not receive assistance for more than one semester while on academic probation and may not receive assistance if her cumulative grade point average is less than "C."
Resident or Commuter Status
All students who live on campus will have their financial aid based on a full resident budget. This includes the standard room and the standard meal plan for first year students and the standard room and quad meal plan for upperclass. Students who decide to live off-campus or commute from home will have their Barnard grant reduced by approximately $15,000 to reflect the costs of a commuter. The parent contribution will remain the same. It is the student's responsibility to notify Financial Aid when she decides not to reside on campus. A student who chooses to reside in a studio apartment must cover the difference between the cost of a studio apartment and a standard room from her own resources.
Aid to International Students
Students who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents are considered international students. Barnard College is able to award a small number of need-based scholarships for international students in each first-year entering class. Barnard is unable to assist international transfer students with need-based scholarships. Applicants who wish to be considered for aid must complete the College Scholarship Service (CSS) Profile Form. International students who did not apply for financial aid at the time of admission will not be eligible for financial assistance in future years at Barnard. Barnard will continue to aid renewal students who demonstrate need and were admitted as financial aid applicants. Refer to the application instructions for international students.
Readmitted Students
An aid recipient whose withdrawal from the College is approved in writing before she leaves may be considered for financial aid as a renewal student if she applies for financial aid by May 1st (for Fall readmission) or October 1st (for Spring readmission). Students must be re-admitted by the Dean of Studies Office before their financial aid decision will be released. If while on a leave of absence, a student matriculates and receives aid for courses at another institution, the number of semesters of Barnard grant aid will be reduced accordingly. A readmitted student will not be eligible for financial aid if she is in default on a Federal Perkins Loan or a Federal Direct Loan or if she owes a repayment on a Federal Pell Grant or a Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
Transfer Student Aid Policy
Barnard meets the demonstrated need for any admitted student. While Barnard is very proud of our policy to be need-blind for first-year students who are US citizens or permanent residents, due to our limited resources we are need-aware in our transfer admissions decision. For students applying for the spring semester, we do not offer institutional aid. Students are welcome, however, to apply for any federal aid. We do offer institutional aid for students applying for the fall semester and if we admit a transfer student with need we will meet that demonstrated need. A student who received Barnard aid upon transfer to the College may only apply for aid for the difference between eight semesters and the number of semesters for which she has received transfer credit.
Independent and Married Students
A student may be eligible for federal aid as an independent student if she is:
- 24 years old by December 31;
- a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States;
- an orphan or ward of the court;
- a graduate/professional student;
- a married student;
- a student with legal dependents other than a spouse.
For those students who meet these criteria and are applying for Barnard College Grants, financial information from parents is still required. The requirement relates to Barnard's view that education is the primary responsibility of both parents and students. A student who marries while in College is still considered as dependent of her parents for Barnard financial aid purposes and parents must continue to supply their financial information. However, a student who is married at the time of admission may be eligible for Barnard financial aid based on the joint resources of the student and the student's spouse.
Aid to Students Whose Parents are Divorced, Separated or Never Married
Barnard's policy for determining the financial need of students from divorced or separated families is based on the general principle that parents are responsible for the post-secondary education of their children to the extent that they are financially able. Divorce or separation of the natural parents does not absolve either parent from this obligation. If a parent is remarried, the financial circumstances of the entire new family unit are considered pertinent to the natural parent's ability to contribute to the cost of a Barnard education. The student's custodial parent must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the CSS Profile Form. The custodial parent is the parent with whom the student lived with most in the last 12 months.
The noncustodial parent must complete a CSS Profile (online) and submit a copy of his or her federal income tax return with W-2 forms. If your noncustodial parent owns a business and files a tax return for that business, include a copy of the partnership/corporate return.
For students whose parents are living together, but were never married, we require financial information from both parents in order for the student to be considered for institutional grant aid.
Withdrawals and Refunds
A student who withdraws during the semester may be eligible for a refund from the College if she has been enrolled for less than 60% of the term. If a student has been enrolled for more than 60% of the term, she is not eligible for a refund of tuition. The refund formula measures the actual amount of time enrolled during the semester, and is determined by the number of days enrolled divided by the total number of calendar days in the semester. For example, there are 105 days in the fall 2018 term of the 2018-19 academic year. If a student withdraws on the 50th day of the semester, her charges and financial aid will be prorated to reflect the fact that she has been enrolled for 47.6% of the semester. (This is the result of dividing 50 by 105.)
If a student withdraws prior to the start of the academic year and incurs no charges for tuition, fees, room and board, the tuition deposit is forfeited. If a student has incurred charges, the tuition deposit will be applied toward those charges.
If a student is a recipient of Federal Title IV financial aid, refunds to Title IV programs must be the first priority and must be returned in the following order: Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Direct Subsidized Stafford Loan, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, Pell Grant, and SEOG.
A student is not eligible for a refund until all Title IV funds and other scholarships, as required, are reimbursed, and any outstanding balances with the College are cleared.
A prorated award is considered a full semester's award thereby reducing by one the eight semesters of eligibility for Barnard aid.
Unofficial Withdrawal Policy
An unofficial withdrawal occurs when a student ceases to attend classes and does not make official notification of the withdrawal. These students never went through a formal process to withdraw, but did not complete the period of attendance on which their federal aid eligibility was based.
Barnard College is required by federal law to identify and report any student who has unofficially withdrawn from the College and is a recipient of federal student aid. As a result of this requirement, it is the policy of Barnard College, that all faculty must identify students who have never attended class.
If a student is identified as not attending classes, she is immediately sent an email from the Dean of Studies Office asking for an update and with information regarding the College's official withdrawal policy. If we are unable to contact the student after attempts from members of our Dean's Evaluation committee, the student is considered an unofficial withdrawal.
The student's last date of attendance is based on documented academically related activity, or if in such a case of circumstances beyond the student's control, the date that Barnard College determines is related to that circumstance.
Billing and Disbursement
The payment for fall term tuition, fees, room and board is due August 1 and the payment for the spring term is due December 1. Financial aid grants and loans are divided in half and applied to each bill to determine the balance due. Students use job earnings to cover personal expenses. If a student's grant and loan aid exceeds College charges, she is due a refund and must file a refund request form in the Bursar's Office after fall and spring registration. For questions regarding your bill, please contact the Bursar at 212-854-2026 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Student and Family Resources
All income that the applicant and her family expect to receive must be reported to the Financial Aid Office on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and the CSS Profile Form. The College reserves the right to adjust any financial aid award on the basis of additional resources and information.
Treatment of Outside Scholarships
Each financial aid recipient must notify the Financial Aid Office of all outside scholarships which she receives. Notification should include a copy of the award certificate or letter from the scholarship donor indicating the type and amount of the award. Barnard allows 100 percent of all outside scholarships to reduce a student's Self-Help portion of the package. Outside awards in excess of the Self-Help expectation will reduce the Barnard Grant dollar for dollar. Scholarship checks made payable to the student should not be cashed by the student. Those checks must be endorsed by the student and sent to the Financial Aid Office. Refer to other sources of outside scholarships.


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Programming MultiTouch
Since the M2256PW supports the Windows 7 digitizer protocol, programming multi-touch applications within that operating system is remarkably easy. However, before jumping into the code, multi-touch developers should first survey the landscape of Windows 7-compatible multi-touch applications. This will not only give an indication of the current state of the art, it will also show how effective well-written multi-touch apps can function. An added benefit is that these experiences will fuel additional ideas for future multi-touch programs.
The first place to start is to download and install the Microsoft Touch Pack for Windows 7. This suite of working applications demonstrate a range of multi-touch scenarios, from an Incredible Machine-style arcade title called "Blackboard" and air hockey game called "Rebound", to a photo collage and playful screen saver program. Interacting with these programs helps you realize the potential that multi-touch can deliver. They also verify that the 3M monitor is working at its optimal state and ready for development.
The next step is to query the Internet on the topic of "Windows 7 multi-touch programming" to locate articles and code samples, such as Designing for Multi-Touch, Multi-User and Gesture-Based Systems and Multitouch Gains Momentum. Windows multi-touch APIs can be called upon via C++, .NET libraries, and the new Windows Presentation Foundation 4.0 (WPF). Microsoft has also posted a helpful two-part video series on Programming Windows 7 Multi Touch on its Channel 9 developer video website.
Linux users will need to work a bit harder to get multi-touch functionality to work in that operating system environment. Unfortunately, I was unable to get the monitor to work successfully using the latest 2.6.34 kernel and alpha build of Ubuntu 10.10. This could have been attributed to a number of reasons ranging from video card driver compatibility to other input hardware and the still alpha state of the distribution. 3M does provide a custom proprietary driver for Linux gurus who are ready to hack their own X Windows programs, but without access to the 3M source code, kernel revisions and other modular aspects could be problematic. Adventurous developers who prefer to use Linux as their multi-touch OS of choice should check out the Linux multitouch howto available from the ENAC Interactive Computing Laboratory website.
Touching the Future
With an ever-growing installed user base of multi-touch-capable mobile devices, the expectations of this technology reaching the larger real estate of desktop and even wall-size displays is also expanding. Such a groundswell of interest will no doubt provide a first mover advantage to software developers that fully leverage this cool interface modality. Early adopters such as Perceptive Pixel and SpaceClaim have already begun to push the boundaries of this new dimension with CAD and virtual Sound Mixing Boards, and other practical applications await. Videos on 3M's YouTube channel can see these and other multi-touch apps in action.
Developers interested in creating multi-touch applications should visit the 3M website.


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So helpful!!
I needed an inspection of my car prior to selling. Brian was exceptional from my first call to walking me to my car once it was done. He was always polite, professional, and easy to talk to. He explained what they found during the inspection and he suggested next steps. A truly great experience. Highly recommend them!
Excellent serviceand customer orientation
Always focused on a great customer experience and high quality service.
Very Professional and knowledgeable..
I love supporting local small businesses with high standards and great customer service. Churchill Auto Care always goes above and beyond, and they treat you like family. I highly recommend, you won't be disappointed!
High quality customer service and at a great price
From the initial encounter with the staff I was treated with courtesy and respect. All steps required to fix my car were explained to me and given options where possible. I'm definitely going back, highly recommend
Always enjoy bringing my truck to Churchill because I know they will do honest, reliable work which you can't say for most of this industry. It's good for my peace of mind.
HVe always been cared for well
Professional and friendly service..always drives me to and from work when I drop my car off . Who does that now a days. Have used them for all my auto needs for years and will continue...and I own a high end SUV. Beats the dealership on service and price.
Quick and thorough
Churchill thoroughly diagnoses the issues and then works hard to get your car ready
Job well done
As always excellent work and service. Special thanks to Brian Turley for your help
continued excelence
Always helpful and compitent
High Quality, Communication, Service, Prices
This family owned business is phenomenal! I have owned 3 Infiniti's, I only have taken my cars for service to the dealer, no more! I had a friend recommend my son's Jeep inspection at Churchill, I was so pleased, I scheduled my car for service! Professional and impeccable, the prices are incredibly reasonable, and the service, from Laurel, Bryan and David - white glove service!!! Many thanks!!!
They went above and beyond
My Hyundai check-engine light was off and on for a few weeks. Churchill ran some diagnostics to get the codes. Brian called the dealer to see if the work would be covered under the Hyundai warranty. At first they said it would be covered and Brian suggested I take the car to the dealer instead of paying Churchill a bunch of money. Turns out the dealer gave me a different story, which is neither here nor there. I had the work done at Churchill. I appreciate that Brian tried to find a way for me to get the car fixed, for free, even if it meant they didn't get my business. Of course, now I will be a loyal customer.
Great to work with and informative
I moved here a year ago and wasn't sure how I could find a reliable shop that wouldn't jerk me around. Churchill was the third shop I visited and I haven't gone anywhere else. They work on both my cars with an understanding of my needs and factoring in what repairs are coming down the line. They have never tried to upcharge me on things I didn't need and they let me know what costs are acurrately every time. No massive swings from their quotes. Their customer service is excellent and the people at the shop are friendly as well as knowlegable. I recommend this shop to everyone in Frederick.
First Time
I got a gift certificate from a fundraising event and came in for an oil change. It was my first time using the shop. I stopped in to schedule an appointment. They were friendly, took my car info and scheduled me for the next day. They were prompt, gave me a detailed inspection (my vehicle has over 120k miles on it so I know it's showing some wear) and offered some suggestions on repairs that may be upcoming. Did not feel pressured to do anything. Overall enjoyable experience.
High quality service, professional, friendly!
I am very happy with the service provided. Being relatively unfamiliar with the area, I relied on friends' recommendation to use churchill and walked away knowing I'll be a repeat customer!
High quality service, reasonable fees, professional and friendly. Love the complementary shuttle service so no down time.
Always great service!
Always customer - oriented. None better-in 55+ years of driving.
Their the best. If they weren't good I wouldn't keep going back to them. Church Hill should be a 5.
Very helpful friendly and fast .
Polite, Professional and Efficient
From start to finish and excellent experience. Brian is always pleasant and the mechanics did a great job at a very fair price. Highly recommend this shop for all your needs.
Jeep Compass
The price for repairs, the service, pro attitude and effort, exceeds all expectations and beats all competition. Special shout out and thanks to Brian at the front desk. Who took the time to get me the best price on all the parts needed to fix my Jeep. Much appreciated and not forgotten. Would recommend Churchill's to anyone. Thank You
Great customer service
Excellent Service
Great Service. Honest, friendly, and good advice. Thank you for your help.
Great Service and Excellent Prices
I've had Churchill Auto work on all my vehicles...from my Buick's to my top of the line QX80 Infiniti. Excellent work and reasonable prices. They are polite and accommodating. Great work.
Professional and Friendly
Great service
Great Service
Always there for the customer!
Great service,friendly, good advice
Great custumer service at Churchill Auto
This is the mechanic/shop I have been looking for. Outstanding service at a reasonable price. I will never go anywhere else again. Thanks Brian & Dave!
Great as Always
Love Churchill Auto - always so polite, fair and efficient. Brian communicates so well and is very pleasant.
Very accommodating, informative and honest
Brian was very professional when I called to make an appointment, and when I arrived, they checked me in quickly, and I was back to work. Brian called with a crisp, clear overview of the work that was needed, and the car was ready when promised. As their sign says - Great service at a fair price!
So happy with you.
Very pleased with Church hill. Be using them for a few years now got my son using them now.
Another great visit. Prompt, quality service at a very fair price. Family owned with pride. Folks are wonderful to deal with....
Best in town
Courteous,professional and honest
lways excellent and customer oriented
They take care of us completely. Honest, reliable, very fair pricing. And the customer service is second to none. They put car dealership service departments to shame. Highly recommend.
Very professional and friendly. They even provided me a ride home while they were on my car, and once my car was done, they came again and pick me up to get my car.
How quality service, fast response
Requested an appointment to have a license plate holder added to our vehicles. Everything was accomplished in less than 30 minutes! Churchill Auto care are the most professional group of auto technicians we've ever dealt with!
Honest mechanics and good service
I live in the DC area but drive to Frederick because it's worth it due to the honest and quality work of Churchill Auto. They have always been able to schedule me in and are helpful in answering concerns regarding my vehicle - always with honest work and a fair estimate.
Above n beyond the service you go in for hands on
Always tell me exactly what's happening with my car.
The automotive professionals at Churchill Auto Care always leave me with peace of mind and confidence about the state of my car. Dave or Brian will explain everything that's going on and what my options are. Laurel is a blessing with her transportation service. And let's not forget the Sir Oliver, the Churchill Auto Official Greeter with his soulful eyes and happy tail! Altogether, the folks at Churchill Auto Care feel like friends and family and I have complete trust in their services.
Great service
Very thorough. Finished before time promised time. Friendly staff. Great value.
Everyone was very nice, the service was very good, and they are honest.
I felt these guys are about as honest you can get in a business not noted for this. I know my way around this subject since I AM a car guy and know my stuff. They did not try to pull any tricky stuff. What they charged was extremely fair. I would encourage anyone who is not car savvy to make this your go to place when car issues present themselves.
Exceptional service
This is the best automotive service firm I have ever experienced. I have been driving for 60 years. They treat you like (or better than) family!
Exellent service
Such a nice place. Very efficient
Excellent, quick, and accurate service, as per usual. Their friendliness and honesty makes you realize that you have chosen the best auto care shop.
Professional and details focused
I always trust my vehicles in their hands. They take the time to explain before doing any work
professional and reasonable pricing.
Churchill service is very professional. The service is great. Pricing is reasonable. Laurel is very sweet and professional. I take all my cars here.
Great service
Honest, fair, informative and great to work with.
Always great service
We have been with them since they opened. The whole team is great.We go outofour way to use them instead of anyone closer. It is worth it.
Friendly and accomodating
I appreciate how Churchill was able to accommodate the service I needed without having an appointment. Staff members are always proffessional and courteous.
Professional, friendly, fantastic service
Churchill is a wonderful find! In a world where many repair shops are dishonest and try to sell you things you don't need, it's refreshing to find an honest, dependable, and caring repair shop that delivers both quality work and excellent service. They take care of both of our cars and have always been very professional, extremely friendly, provided excellent service, have been honest and fair both in their evaluation of what's needed to keep the cars running well and in their pricing. I have never felt like they were trying to sell me anything I didn't need. In addition, they provide shuttle service. What's not to like about that?! I feel blessed to have found them and will continue to refer them to others.
Great job, great people as always... thanks... G.S.
I had my oil changed here and was very pleased with the service. I was given an estimate before they changed the oil because my vehicle requires synthetic oil which costs more than a regular oil change so there wouldn't be a sticker shock when the service was completed. Fortunately I already knew it was going to cost more but really appreciated them letting me know anyway.
Churchill Auto had my car done when they said it would be done. They are very caring nice people.
Fast and friendly service
Family run business with very friendly, efficient and timely service. Highly recommmed.
Service with a smile
Great, honest, knowledgeable staff. They were in a position with me expecting to spend over a thousand dollars and could have easily told me I needed more than I did. They were honest and told me my problem was minor compared to what we thought it was. This was 5 days before Xmas so I was concerned I wouldn't be able to afford much for my family but thanks to the professionalism of Churchill's staff, it cost 1/3 of what I expected and I'm much less stressed going into the holiday! They work on many makes and models and I highly recommend them for any repair!
Fabulous Service, Friendly Service, Fair Prices
I needed tires before winter. Churchill staff quoted two different tires to consider PLUS printed out an evaluation of the tires. The less expensive tires is what they recommended from the stats of the independant evalation--that shows integrity. The tires were installed and aligned, then they brought my car to my workplace!!!!! Good customer service!! Thank you staff of Churchill Auto Care. Diane
Inspection to emergency flat repair
State Inspection on a new to me car and asked to check a tire losing air. Brian rushed a new tire so I could still get to Moco to pick up my boy in bad weather. They all went the extra mile and I am so glad to have met you all. Look forward to working with you in the future!
Churchill Auto is the best shops in frederick. These guys definitely know what there doing also they take care of your vehicle as it was there's... Mad respect to my man Brian. They definitely treat you like family
SO awesome , Laurel gave me a ride to my office and returned my car when Mechanics were finished, so I have no downtime from my business. Wonderful customer service. Thank you Churchill Auto Care. Diane D
Oh my gosh!
Oh my gosh! Churchill Auto Care is the best!! Family owned, personable, timely, quality service at the most reasonable prices... So customer service oriented. The convenience of chauffeured service when needed (which I had to take advantage of today) really puts Churchill Auto Care over the top!!! Wishing Dave, Laurel, Brian, the guys and all your families a wonderful Thanksgiving, the merriest of Christmases and a peaceful and prosperous 2018! Gobble, gobble, Ho-ho-ho and Happy New Year! 🎉
Superb service
Churchill always takes care of their customers. Its the little things that count / I went in for an oil change and thanks to their free inspection - the found something that would have not been noticed by me with a standard look - that could have potentially been really dangerous. So thanks!
Professional Auto Care
Just picked up our Jeep Cherokee yesterday from Churchill Auto Care. Could be happier with the high level of customer service that they provided. The work was very reasonable and they are not pushy when it comes to the list of recommended services. The convenience factor was top notch with complimentary shuttle service to keep my work day on schedule without delay! Thanks again Churchill for a job well done:-)
These Guys/Lady are GREAT!! <3
I came in for a regular oil change and that's what they gave me! To it's highest and greatest extent of expectations-way past it and beyond actually! What joyful people and such giftedness! Such a new level of brilliance when it comes to auto care, they don't only just care about Your car, they care abut You!! God bless this company and everything they stand for as an auto body care facility!
Flexible scheduling; Great shuttle service
Brian worked with me to fit an appointment into my schedule. After dropping off my car, they drove me to work, and then picked me up once the servicing was complete. That's excellent customer service! My BRAKE light was on, and I was expecting a hefty price to solve the problem. The Churchill team discovered a loose wire in a sensor, and the problem was resolved for well under $100. I'm sure the dealer would have found a way to add another zero to that price! The team at Churchill Auto Care is very professional, open and honest. There my new auto care team!
Fast and friendly five star service
Always a pleasure doing business with Churchhill. Great to see the crew expanding, Bryan was professional and knowledgeable.I highly recommend their service.
Excellent service, as usual. I have 4 vehicles to maintain and find Churchill to be most accurate in diagnosis and quality repair at very fair prices. Also offers timely vehicle inspection. I am very pleased...
Continued exceptional service
Always attentive to customer needs.
High quality service, Easy to Schedule
Thank you Churchill Auto Care for your willingness to pick up my vehicle at the office to service, so I had no down time. I appreciate you not 'selling' me unneeded items, yet prepared me for upcoming needs--as tires before winter. Experienced no pressure, just geniune care. Great job! Diane
Quality, Quick Service
Service was quick, thorough, and professional. There's a good reason this is my go-to spot when I need maintenance done on my car.
Excellent service and professional
They are one of the best automotive service. I have dealt with they are trustworthy, responsive and they are very professional. They do great work on all my cars.
Superb Service and Customer Care
Churchill Auto provides outstanding customer service. They are friendly, the courtesy rides are super helpful, and most importantly they do the job right
Professional... go the extra mile
Very fine service as always.
Great Customer Service, friendly, pleasant & professional!
Churchill Auto Care is quick and responsive to our business fleet auto needs as well as pick-up and delivery. Always takes in consideration our auto concerns & questions. Well priced and the team is Prompt and courteous and pleasure to work with.
The team at Churchill are professional and accommodating I had my car towed there from Virginia and I got my car back the next day.
Laurel is just fantastic as well as the team at Churchill. Kudos to you all.
They were great, friendly, and we'll priced Thank you.
Great Service
Our company van service was thorough and professional. I love the fact that someone from Churchill picks up our vehicle too! At the end of every service call, Churchill will email me a complete checkup review so I always know what is going on with the vehicle. I am not the one driving the van and we have several people that use it, so no one employee pays close attention to what is going on with the vehicle. To have documented records from Churchill is awesome for me so I can make sure its always in good working order when its needed.
Going to go old school: It is like stepping back to Mayberry (I am not that old but seen reruns). I feel I have always felt that they are trustworthy and not trying to take my entire savings. I love the personal attention not only from the front desk but the guys doing the work are solid and make me feel comfortable. They even agreed to put air in my cart without question! I always promote Churchill.
Best in Frederick
Always looking out for value to the customer. Laurel is great! Good business person with customer retention attitude
I was extremely impressed with my visit and service today. They were professional and friendly. I would never consider taking my car anywhere else. They have always been very helpful when in need of service.
Very professional. Great customer service.
Lauren was great and very detailed in my service for my 2004 Lexus. I couldn't be any happier with their professionism great customer service. Thank you so much for all these years of service
Personal service from knowledgeable professionals
As a new resident in the area, I'm pleased to find fine service, helpful advice and the beginning of what I hope will be an ongoing relationship. From my first visit to have the safety inspection to the recent oil change and purchase of new tires, I have been impressed with the attention to detali, assistance in finding the tires I need for my level of driving, convenience of valet transportation and the overall pleasant and competent service provided. I am happy to recommend Churchill's to others.
Very nice people and great service..
This is my first visit for oil change. They did 25 points inspection as for courtesy and I like that. It is hard to find trust mechanic out there since I always use my father who was my best mechanic. They were patience and took time to explain what will need to be done for the next visit. The price/quote seems to be very reasonable. They offer free shuttle/transportation service if you need. I believe this will be the one where I will go to.
My cars visit to Churchill Auto Care
As always I'm very happy with my service. Churchill is very honest and have my car ready when they say.
A great experience!
My first visit to Churchill - will not be the last! Laurel was great - the shuttle ride was a big help. My inspection and the work done were explained clearly. I'll be back!
Professional service
Work well with customers
Honest, quality service
Churchill always does quality work, and always has the customer. They do free inspections, help find the best price for parts, and get the job done right.
The Best place
I am a picky person who likes when a company pays attention to details. MY finance found this company online and review their ratings, we both were pleased. I was warmly greeted when entering Churchill Auto Care. The customer service goes above and beyond all my expectation. The full inspection that I received gave me all the insight I needed to make sure my care remains in tip top shape. Thank you Churchill Auto Care!
Great Service!
Quality Service check up by Professional and friendly staff. Appreciate the convenience that our company van can be picked up and returned by Churchill Auto.
First visit - oil change
This was my first visit to Churchill and it was just for an oil change, but I was impressed with their friendliness and willingness to answer questions. I love that they have a courtesy shuttle! Service was fast and prices were very reasonable. I'll definitely be back and would recommend them.
Very Friendly, Reasonable and FAST
Laurel is knowledgeable and friendly at the front. Service was thorough and not over the top. Very good experience. Will continue to take my cars here!
This was a super experience.We are long term customers, but are always satisfied and pleased with the service.
Great service
Excellent, thorough and customer-oriented
The best!
Great service today on New Years Eve... As always... Personable and professional. Cheers to Dave, Laurel and company. Happy New Year!
I simply love Churchill Auto care because of the honesty, being greeted knowing your name as soon as Laurie or her dad sees you. They have always let me know the most important service I need first. I have been dropped off at my home when I had to leave my car and picked-up when they were done. We talk and laugh like family. I will never go to another car care center as long as Churchill is available. Keep up the good work, because it is hard to find honest auto care service these days especially for females. Thank you for all you guys do for me and my family members.
Great service. Everything explained in detail. they don't try and sell you parts you don't need. I always stop by and talk to the mechanics. They are happy to see me and answer all my questions. Treat people like you want to be treated. That's their standard!
I am very pleased to report that Churchill Auto continues to be a top notch repair shop. The service is second to none, with prompt and accurate repairs. The great people associated with Churchill are courteous, friendly, most accommodating, and thoroughly professional. The vehicle also receives a thorough inspection which immediately places the customer at ease.... I highly recommend this Auto repair shop.
Oil change - winterize
Very knowledgeable and fair.
Excellent service
Professional, efficient, customer-oriented...
Thank you for your amazing service today. I know when I bring my car to Churchhill Auto I will be taken care of in the most professional and kind way. You staff is awesome and would not take my care anywhere else.
Honest and Professional service
I have been bringing my vehicles in to Churchill for about a year now. I would recommend them to all of my friends and family. The service is prompt and all of the work and recommendations are detailed for you. I have never been pressured into purchasing services.
Outstanding Customer Care
We have been with Churchill from the beginning. We have never had better service and they keep improving. There are few companies that exceed expectations. This is one of the few. Laurel and Jorge are excellent professionals and the staff is very competent.. We travel across town to get service at Churchill.
Best customer service
They take the time to make sure to do the job right, inform the customer of things to consider without pushing, and have super competitive pricing
Everyone I dealt with at Churchill Auto was efficient, competent and pleasant. As a new Maryland resident, they provided useful information about the entire process of registering an out of state car and gave me a very positive impression of the whole Frederick business community. Thanks! Betty Anne Cox
Exemplary experience I have never had anywhere!
I had my left rear tire blow out on me at 10am on a Saturday morning, and when I called Sears who I usually get my oil changes from, they hung up on me twice. So I looked up mechanics near me right off the 31B exit off Buckeystown Pike and Churchill Auto Care was a result with 5 star reviews. I called desperate, not knowing how I would pay because I was between paydays like a lot of 20 year olds, but as soon as Laurel answered, it was amazing customer care from that moment on! I can't say enough about Churchill Auto Care! They did amazing work on my 2012 Ford Fiesta, replaced all four tires, picked e and and picked up my car, alignment for all 4, and an oil change for a great price! I can't recommend them enough!
Very friendly, honest and knowledgeable auto repair shop. I came 15 minutes early. They took my car back immediately. I highly recommend this business.
Great service,professional
took me in at last minute,elec. diagnostic ,finished the truck by the end of the following day and Laurel drove me to and from the shop as needed.
Truck repair
Excellent service!
Proper diagnosis and swift, proper repair. Great service with great people. Friendly shop and true professionalism. Will definitely return again.
The only place I take my vehicles
I moved out here 11 yrs ago and it took that long to find a mechanic I can trust wholeheartedly. Now that I've found Dave, Laurel, and Jorge, I will not take my vehicles anywhere else. The work they do is top notch, the customer service is fantastic, and they've never once sticker shocked me on a repair bill or played the "One of your lugnuts was loose so we recommend swapping out the entire steering system" game. I wouldn't just refer my friends here, I'd refer my mother! That's how much I respect and appreciate this shop and the people who work there. Thank you guys! (Or thank yinz for Dave! Haha)
2 out of 2 great services!
I've had two great experiences with Churchill Auto Care! Everyone is extremely polite and friendly. They are upfront about the cost of repairs, and thorough in their explanation of why the problem is occurring and how they plan to fix it. Both times I have taken my car in, the required parts were obtained very quickly. My car was on the ropes and now it's purring like a kitten!
Excellent Service all around
I have taken my VWJetta and Passat TDIs to Churchill Auto Care and have never been let down. Very thorough with multi-point inspection and needed maintenance on my diesels.
Excellent service!
Jorge is absolutely wonderful! He takes good care of my cars when driving them. Dave did an excellent job on my Honda's headlights. Churchill Auto Care takes great pride in their work. I appreciate their service
As per usual, I remain extremely pleased with the professionalism and friendliness of everyone connected with Churchill Auto. Service is always prompt and performed correctly. Inspection of the vehicle is thorough. The customer is constantly informed during the repair process and alerted to potential problems. Additional servicing is recommended but never forced. It is extremely difficult to find reliable, friendly service. Churchill provides both.... highly recommended....
Your the best
Churchill Auto Group is a pleasure to deal with you. You always do a great job thank you very much
Excellent service!!!!
We are so glad we found Churchill Auto! Its hard to find a mechanic that is honest and trustworthy. We've definitely found that at Churchill! We've had front and rear brakes replaced in addition to a variety of other services. Each and every time we have received impeccable customer service. Thank you for taking such great care of us!
Customer service was great. Quick diagnosis. Parts ordered and work done in a few hours. Shuttle service can't be beat!
Awesome service and knowledge
Customer service is top notch and knowledge of cars very comforting when deciding on the care of your vehicle. Thank you Laurel, GM for all your help.
People are super nice, service is quick
Great Service, Very Professional, and Friendly as can be
Great shop for auto maintenance, reasonable prices with fantastic service. Every person I spoke to, from the counter to the mechanics were as friendly as can be and helpful with questions that were asked. Would recommend to any who are looking for a mechanic, or just a routine service!
Great service and honest!
I just took my 2002 Jeep Liberty to Churchill for service, thinking it needed brake pads and the usual oil change and check. They were honest enough to tell me that the car's symptoms were something with the rotors and fixed that, tested a leak in the coolant system and fixed that with a simple tightening of some part, etc. In other words, they could have told me that my problems needed a much more expensive fix, like new brake pads, and I would have believed them! This is why I return to Churchill every time for service on my cars, because they are honest and excellent mechanics. They are what we are all searching for in this country! I highly recommend Churchill Auto Care.
Excellent, fast service
I needed to get my car inspected and they were able to fit me in same-day. There were a couple issues, which they were able to address and they even stayed open an extra 90mins to complete the repairs for me! Everyone was very kind and friendly and made me feel like a valued customer (despite the fact that this was my first time visiting). I would definitely go back!
Great service! Very quick and thorough.
Great service at resonable cost
Friendly, knowledgeable and skilled staff at Churchhill auto. They always go out of their way to deliver service that exceeds my expectation. My first and last call for all my automobile needs. My truck came out of the 30K mile service running like new again. They were able to perform the service while I waited in a timely manor. Great people with a high level of knowledge of what to expect to maintain your automobile. Customer service comes so natural to this staff that you are certainly going to come back for more. Give them a try and its inevitable that you will be a customer for life. Sincerely, Happy customer
Personal care, above and beyond
Definitely don't think twice about using Churchill Auto as your only place to take your vehicle.
Great service
Exceptional service. They even picked me up from my house to retrieve my car. Friendly and very professional.
Friendly,on time service
Had a great experience at Churchill Auto Care this morninng. It is such a pleasure to go to an auto repair/tire service shop and know I will be greeted by a friendly, knowledgable person. My car was taken to the service area immediately and was serviced and delivered back to me in an hour. No need to take off or wait all day to get my car back for two new tires and an oil change which included a multi- point inspection. Very happy with Churchill Auto Care. Thank you for your honest service!!
Awesome customer service! Scheduled an oil change for midday and when I arrived the staff quickly checked in the vehicle and within one hour the oil change, tire rotation and check-out were complete. Great service at a fair price.
Quality service
The staff was friendly and professional. I was given updates as the technician was working on my truck. All round great service!
Very professional and friendly
We have had several overheating and leakage problems with the PT Cruiser and they have always been very professional and courteous fixing the issues. Recently they replaced the cooling fan relays and haven't had any problems since. Love it. Their service is great!
Great service! Churchill auto offered to drop me off and pick me up for my convenience.
Great service! Churchill auto offered to drop me off and pick me up for my convenience.
Quality of service
Called in today for a oil change the guys did a routine check up on whats needed to be done.. everyone is very friendly professional and dedicated to their jobs.. i feel very welcome and not scared to go here because their honest.. 10 thumbs up.. goob job
They have always been very professional and knowledgeable about the work their doing. This last visit, I was impressed because my last pair of wiper blades I bought from them I didn't like and they put a better pair on with no charge...they go over every part of my car with me letting me know what all it needs without hassling me. Thank you staff of Churchill Auto.
Completely Satisfied....every single time!
I am a returning customer and I feel the need to commend them every time they service my car. They are just too good at their job. The level of attention to detail is bar none...they are thorough and genuine and very knowledgeable. I have no qualms about taking our cars there because we trust them to do an excellent job every single time. Thanks guys :)
Thorough and Quick
I called the day before leaving my car for a standard oil change. I also mentioned that my steering column was making noises in tight turns. After inspection, it was discovered that the CV joints were cracked and worn. Jorge said that he would try to get the parts in and installed for me that day, which he did.. He explained all of the recommended services which should be performed in the next 6 months, if not that day. I left feeling that my car was checked thoroughly and that I was again driving a finely tuned automobile. Great Job!
Great job
Work done well and conscientiously with attention to individual service. Never push you to pay for things you don't need.
Churchill Auto Care
Had an emergency with a blown engine and within a weeks time, Churchill Auto Care had shown me several different options, ordered the engine and had it installed in under a week. Everyone was pleasant to deal with. Great service. Even threw in some complimentary fixes. 5 stars!
Excellent Experience
I've taken my car here for almost 2 years now and service has always been above reproach. Everyone was friendly and knowledgeable.Price was great and I even got a ride to work and back through the shuttle service while my car was being repaired. Would recommended to anyone.Great work and grate customer service.
Go the extramile
Excellent service
Efficient as promised
Made an appt. for a saturday. someone was there to meet us at the front desk, appt was on the schedule as promised. the gentleman estimated that the vehicle woulld be ready in an hour - and it was. work was done as requested, at the price stated beforehand. very pleased!
quite enjoyable
This is a genuine FAMILY OWNED business, where you can talk to the principles directly. their prices are FAIR if not LOWER than many competitors. When they say the work will get done, it gets done on that date. I have taken vehicles there 3 times, work was flawless, no mess in the truck (or car), everything worked and the quote was EXACTLY what the work cost. they did front end, a/c, and universal joint replace on the truck, and multiple things for my Suburu, including getting the headlights to pass inspection (saved me a bundle there). They work hard, and seem to actually LIKE what they do... I fully and freely recommend them to ANYONE that wants a GOOD JOB AT A FAIR, COMPETITIVE PRICE, AND DONE ON TIME. WITH THE NIGHT TIME DROP OFF, IT DOESN'T GET MUCH EASIER... Pete
As always my trip to Churchill Auto was exactly what I expected. The services is always exceptional and professional and everyone is so friendly.
Experienced and honest automotive service
Friendly and knowledgable service at an affordable price. I would highly recommend their services! This business offers the best service and has impeccable knowledge of there trade. I plan to be a forever long customer.
Great service
First time customer. Was able to schedule my car for a state safety inspection easily and in a timely manner. The inspection was very thorough and the cost was very reasonable. I'm very satisfied and will be a returning customer
Professional and exceptional
Jorge is an awesome guy. I know he will always take care of car when driving it. He's very polite and kind and honest.
Great Car Care!!!
Simply the best mechanics with the most reasonable prices. Willing to explain everything they do to each customer!
Excellent service
I have a Lexus and the service I receive from Churchill has been better than the Lexus Dealerships. My car gets fixed within the next business day.
great service, friendly staff. Always returns your call. Fair pricing. Very convenient location.
Staff doesn't talk you into something you do not need. Honesty is very important to me. You can trust this company to do their very best to service your vehicles.
Great Service
C A C preformed without a flaw, friendly and fair are 2 qualities that come to mind. I bring all my cars there. Wonderful shop.
High quality service!
Great customer service, they offer payment arrangements and they also have shuttle service. I have had my car serviced here several times and I am always pleased with the service.
The absolute best
I have sad several vehicles worked on by Churchill. I am not sure where to start, but I will say that once you have your first experience with them, you will quickly realize that you have the whole mechanic thing figured out. Starting with the owner Dave, you will find that he is very friendly very honest and very reasonably priced. Also Churchill has been able to squeeze me in for an immediate service when they were completely booked. Churchill puts their customers first and makes you feel like you are a part of the family. I also want to mention that this is a family business and Laurel who you will probably meet is one of the nicest people there is. I strongly recommend this place.
Professional, Trustworthy and Efficent
I got my car inspected there which can give a shop an opportunity to create more work for themselves. This was definitely not the case, and in addition to that there was work that I was planning on doing because the car is 'New to me', and they pointed out that it had already been done and it was not necessary. I highly recommend this place of business.
Almost perfect. Except.
I've had (2 ) visits. Both were administrated smoothly without unexpected issues by their front office. The latest visit was for an oil change. They also checked the air filter and failed to properly close the housing after inspecting the filter. A minor thing but it a lack of thoroughness which could point elsewhwere.
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Consensus Report
Preparing for the Third Decade (Cycle 3) of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program (2012)Water Science and Technology Board
Each report is produced by a committee of experts selected by the Academy to address a particular statement of task and is subject to a rigorous, independent peer review; while the reports represent views of the committee, they also are endorsed by the Academy. Learn more on our expert consensus reports.
The first two decades of the U.S. Geological Survey's National Water Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program have provided a successful and useful assessment of U.S. water-quality conditions, how they have changed over time, and how natural features and human activities have affected those conditions. Now, planning is underway for the third decade (Cycle 3) of the Program outlined in the Science Plan, with challenges including ensuring that the NAWQA remain a national program in the face of declining resources, balancing new activities against long-term studies, and maintaining focus amidst numerous and competing stakeholder demands. The Science Plan for Cycle 3 articulates a forward-thinking vision for NAWQA science over the next decade, building on the previous cycles' data, experience, and products. To meet the national needs outlined in the plan, NAWQA would need to emphasize collaboration with other USGS and external programs, and with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector. [Corrected]
Key Messages
- The continuity of national water quality measurements is fundamental to the NAWQA program's continued success in evaluating and forecasting how changing land use conditions and climate variability may affect water quality in different settings, and informing water policy and decision makers as they evaluate policy options impacting the nation's water quality resources. Therefore, the program's primary focus should be on continuing monitoring needed to support the national status and trends assessments of water quality. While important, efforts that reach beyond the focus of basic monitoring can only be accomplished if basic monitoring continues.
- A focus of NAWQA program efforts in Cycle 3, second only to basic monitoring activities, should be the support of modeling initiatives. Models are a tool to help boost understanding of undersampled areas or areas that are not sampled at all, construct scenarios for assessing the impacts of climate and land use change, or forecast the likely consequences of different policy options.
- The Science Plan for Cycle 3 is a comprehensive assessment of the nation's needs for understanding status and trends in surface and groundwater quality, and developing a portfolio of multi-scale models to forecast changes in water quality in response to changes in demographics, land use, and climate. The Science Plan is broad in scope, thus, no other issues should be considered for addition to the program.
- Although the Implementation Plan for Cycle 3 was not yet prepared at the time of this review, the Science Plan did contain a preliminary discussion of how to implement the scientific agenda. The Science Plan proposes increased coverage of the NAWQA sampling network, coupled with intensive yearly sampling schedules. The report's authoring committee agreed that increasing the sampling network is important, but found that some analysis of what would be gained by different numbers and combinations of sites is important. The committee suggested that the NAWQA program should determine the number of sampling locations and frequency using a similar process that was used in Cycle 2, and adapt it to Cycle 3 objectives, with particular consideration of the certainty required for Cycle 3 modeling efforts.
- The NAWQA has used a wide array of approaches to communicate findings, from press releases to Congressional briefings, peer-reviewed publications, and the program website. However, there are still more opportunities to disseminate information about the program's findings. For example, the data warehouse, which is used to bring water quality data to the public, is not user-friendly, and could be improved. Furthermore, it is critical to ensure that data interpretation, synthesis, and the publication of NAWQA data take place in a timely manner.
- NAWQA informally measures success and feedback through monitoring the number of website hits, the number of requests for products at the time of release, attendance at briefings, and by collecting information on media coverage. However, this tracking of program impact is sporadic, and lacks a structured approach and cataloging system. A unified strategy for the timely preparation, release, and subsequent tracing of the impact of NAWQA information would help NAWQA demonstrate significance and return on the nation's investment.
- The U.S. Geological Survey recently reorganized its science arms into six mission areas: Ecosystems, Climate and Land-Use Change, Energy and Minerals, and Environmental Health, Natural Hazards, Core Science Systems, and Water. NAWQA program data and products can fit within most, if not all these mission areas, and opportunities for collaboration should abound from overlapping interests. NAWQA program leaders should seek further opportunities for cooperation, collaboration, and coordination within the agency and make a systematic effort to communicate its capabilities and potential value to the relevant programs and offices within the USGS through the Science Plan.
- The NAWQA program has established cooperative relationships and coordinated efforts with external partners, including other federal agencies and local authorities. The program should maintain its interface with other federal agencies and stakeholder groups, and work toward leveraging collaborative resources to meet the needs of the national Science Plan.
- To meet the national needs outlined in the Cycle 3 Science Plan, the NAWQA program will need to emphasize collaboration in two modes: as a leader that partners with other USGS and external programs, and as a follower with other federal agencies, state and local governments, and the private sector.
- The NAWQA program should consider engaging partners and collaborators more directly in the development of mutual science plans, seamless exchanges of data and information, and joint implementation of work plans that identify shared responsibilities and accountability.
About this Report
Authoring Body:Committee on Preparing for the Third Decade (Cycle 3) of the National Water-Quality Assessment (NAWQA) Program
Primary Board:Water Science and Technology Board
Sponsor(s):U.S. Geological Survey
Other Report(s) in this series:Letter Report Assessing the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program's Science Framework (2010)
Letter Report Assessing the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program's Science Plan (2011)