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The boy's gonna be big star in NASCAR. No way to get to the top without ruffling a few feathers along the way. He's not one to wreck someone blatantly to get a win every time he gets on the track like some other "stars" I could mention. Chase Elliott is the real deal.
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Chase Elliott becoming no stranger to success…and controversy
By admin | December 11, 2013
By Richard Allen
Second generation racer Chase Elliott is one of the most talented young drivers rising through the ranks of the auto racing world today. He has proven himself on asphalt and dirt as well as on ovals and road courses. And, he has a great pedigree, which makes him both marketable and savvy to the ways that lead to success in this difficult sport.
However, the young star found himself in the midst of some significant controversies during 2013 that he would most likely rather not have had.
This past Sunday at the Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Fla., Elliott won one of the most prestigious Super Late Model short track races on the planet when he captured the Snowball Derby. And just the night before, he had emerged victorious from that same track's Snowflake 100 for Pro Late Models, making him the first driver ever to accomplish that double feature sweep.
Unfortunately, Elliott's celebration of the unprecedented feat would prove to be short-lived as his Snowball Derby winning ride was found to be in violation of the rules during a post-race technical inspection. It seems as if his crew had placed illegal tungsten weights within the frame of the car rather than the allowed lead weights. Because of its denser nature, tungsten would allow his team to place the weights in more strategic locations, and thus, help the car's handling.
Tungsten is not allowed due to the excessive cost of the material.
The younger Elliott(@chaseelliott) took to Twitter to say, "Simply sorry to everyone. One Mistake on our part costed us the race. I Can't thank the ones who are still supporting us tonight enough."
See also—> Sprint Cup winners should be DQ'd when their cars fail post-race inspection
This was not the first meeting with controversy in 2013 after a victory for the 18 year old son of 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup(now Sprint Cup) champion Bill Elliott.
On September 1st of this year, Elliott tangled with Ty Dillon in the last turn on the last lap of a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series event at the Canadian Tire Motorsports Park. The incident sparked controversy between the two drivers, and even among fans and media members.
"We only have so many shots to win these things. I really hate to win them like that, I really do," Elliott said immediately after the race. "That's not how I race and that's never been how I've raced before. I had a shot. I was up next to Ty and I knew he was going to try and chop me off. I tried to make up the difference. … Sometimes you've got to do what you've got to do to get to Victory Lane."
Dillon, who had his own controversies later on in the season, responded to Elliott's actions by saying, "You've got to show respect. I hope he runs Iowa (next race on the CWTS schedule after Canadian Tire). He won't finish the race."
Again, Elliott went on Twitter to explain.
"What a day! Can't thank everybody enough that supports our program. Really proud of my teams effort all weekend long!! As for the finish…"
Truly hate winning a race in a rough fashion like that, but we had an awesome truck with an opportunity for the win. I do feel like the(re)
..Was some really hard racing for the win and I feel like most guys would take a chance on the bottom as well."
The bottom line is that Chase Elliott is a very talented racer and as a Hendrick Motorsports development driver, he is typically in the very best equipment. Whenever a driver runs at the front so often, there are going to be opportunities for controversy to occur. This driver has just happened to be at the center of the storm at a very young age.
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13 Responses to "Chase Elliott becoming no stranger to success…and controversy"
T. Epley Says:
December 11th, 2013 at 12:16 pm
RacingFan Says:
December 11th, 2013 at 1:23 pm
I always liked Bill. I felt he didn't get the respect for his driving ability that he should have, because so much credit was given to his car and his brother Ernie. Obviously, the car was good when he could make up 2 laps at Talledega under green, but that wasn't the whole story. I remember Junior Johnson (who certainly knows talent when he sees it) took Bill to a short track (dirt?) for some more experience and was impressed with his ability.
I hope Chase has the same talent. Somehow, I feel that he should be driving a Ford, though. If Jeff Gordon and Ken Shrader would have stayed with Ford instead of joining Hendrick, it would have provided more even competition among manufacturers throughout the years.
One last point. If the slight advantage of being able to position the weights is important enough for a rule (and a disqualification), how can NASCAR justify allowing drivers who weigh 110 pounds (you know who) to have a total weight of car and driver 30 pounds less than most others?
Leto Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 4:06 am
Chase's run-in with Ty Dillon at CTMP wasn't Chase's fault. The video evidence doesn't lie; Chase held his line going into the corner and Ty Dillon tried to block and ended up wrecked due to his decision.
As for the Snowball Derby DQ, it was a really dumb rules violation (not the rule itself, the error on the part of Chase's team/crew chief). Replacing a piece of lead with tungsten has several advantages it seems, but it really shouldn't have ever happened. It's disappointing that such a dumb mistake on their part cost him a win in one of the most prestigious races. I suppose you could probably make an argument that the tungsten vs lead difference may not have made a difference in the race given how he dominated, but a rules violation occurred and he was punished per the rule book.
The most concerning part about Chase's development plans are that he doesn't have anything signed for 2014. Losing his primary sponsor in Aaron's to MWR (with Aaron's re-signing for every Cup event, they cut their non-Cup expenses) really looks like it might delay plans to run Chase full-time in Trucks or Nationwide, which is a shame. I am usually hesitant to say that someone is "deserving" of a ride in NASCAR, but Chase is easily a driver that truly is deserving of a ride in at least the Trucks, if not Nationwide.
Douglas Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 6:12 am
His kid is a super star! Really Glad Mr. Hendrick has his support behind this kid! I was really crushed when he failed Derby Post-Race inspection because he was going to make history but he is a super star neverless!!!
Anne-Marie Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 8:21 am
Looks like Chase failed the Chad Knaus school of cheatin because he got caught.
Larry B. Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 11:34 am
I always thought it was funny how Dale Earnhardt was involved in so much controversy. But then Dale Jr. came along and he has always seemed deadset on not being involved in controversy.
Now, if you look back at Bill Elliott, he seemed deadset on avoiding controversy, too. And then along comes Chase and he seems to be in the middle of it a lot.
Funny how things like this work out.
(Revised with corrections)
Steven Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 11:43 am
Another kid with a silver spoon. Great.
Troy VandeKamp Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 12:54 pm
Per numerous articles I have read, the weight rule in Cup is weight including the driver. Drivers are weighed 2-3 times throughout the season as well as prior to Daytona Speedweeks. They take their weight and add that to what the car weighs when going through tech inspection.
I wouldn't say "Danica" has any more advantage than a young Jeff Gordon did, or Joey Lagano (when you compare them to the bigger drivers like Jimmy Spencer in the 90's, Ryan Newman, Michael Waltrip (he's skinny yes, but he's also about a foot taller than most of the drivers, so I'm sure he outweighs them by 25 lbs or more).
Tungsten is EXTREMELY expensive, makes sense to make it illegal (it is for Cup too I think) for the lower levels of racing (it's a waste of $$$).
RC Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 2:05 pm
Elliott should be in a Ford with Coors on the hood!
RacingFan Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 6:37 pm
NASCAR adds extra weight for drivers below 180 down to 140, and then stops. This means that any weight you are under 140 will mean less overall weight for your car and driver.
Now, a *few* other drivers weigh less than 140, also. As far as I know, Mark Martin, at 125, is the lightest of the others. So he runs with 15 pounds less overall weight. But, Danica runs with 30 less pounds. That is an advantage at any handling track, and especially at a road course where the driver is on the wrong side (in effect the heavy side-because of body roll) because they travel clockwise. It probably has less effect at Daytona and Talledega, but even there the cars run faster on the straights than in the corner because the weight of the car and driver push down on the tires and bearings creating extra friction in them. They call this "scrubbing off speed" in the corners.
Besides being 30 pounds lighter, even the extra 40 pounds that must be added for Danica can be positioned low in the frame and right against the left edge of the car. A 180 pound driver will have his 40 pounds up in the drivers seat (the center of his body) and also a ways from the left edge of the car.
The advantage of tungsten is that you might need only a fraction of the length of bar to get the same weight. For example, instead of a 24 inch bar, you could use a 12 inch bar. Then the center of gravity would be only 6 inches in front of the rear wheel instead of 12 inches in front.
The ability to position weight is important. There was an article in AutoWeek in November about drivers that might not get rides in Formula One this year because they are not light enough. F1 has a weight rule, too, but the ability to position the extra weight other than in the drivers seat is very important.
Tony Geinzer Says:
December 12th, 2013 at 8:37 pm
I think what Chase Elliott has set is the Restart of the Georgia-North Carolina Short Track Wars from the 80s. But, with the Ethics Patrol out to play, being A Hendrick isn't such a forward move, as I think someone who is NOT A Hendrick Employee will win the Sprint Cup next year. I would be so sure even a First Time Winner and/or a Rookie would win the Cup and we would have 1st Time Cup Champions until decades end.
Troy VandeKamp Says:
December 16th, 2013 at 1:06 pm
You do realize that the "lack" of weight in the drivers seat can also have an effect on the cars handling don't you?
I'll use another example. Sprint Cars (open wheel , 900 hp, 1400 lbs including the driver). the heavier drivers end up with a lower center of gravity and they can "balance" their car easier than a driver that has to add weight (because you are forbidden to add weight in the driver compartment in case it becomes dislodged).
Just becuase Danica is 30 lbs less doesn't make it an advantage for her (if anything, it's probably a detriment as her "team" has 3 drivers that all outweigh her and the cars are engineered for a certain weight in the drivers seat).
I personally think they need to either do away with the weight rule (if everyone has to add weight, obviously something is wrong with the weight rule, figure out what the car weighs with the smallest driver and no added weight. Make the rule be 150 lbs less than that #). You'll still see teams add weight as they use the weight to set up the car (sometimes it's an ADVANTAGE to weigh more than the minimum weight rule).
RacingFan Says:
December 17th, 2013 at 1:36 am
Formula One is probably the most engineered and researched racing venue. I don't know if Rich wants links posted, so Google "Driver weight in Formula One is becoming a concern" and "Autoweek" in the same search to read the brief article I mentioned.
When Danica first started racing in the IRL (IndyCar), she had a weight advantage there, too. Robby Gordon eventually refused to race against her until the rule was changed. IRL did change the rule to take away the advantage, which angered Danica, because she said that certain body builds had advantages in other sports and she should be able to have one in racing. So, I don't believe even Danica would agree with you, at least referring to IRL.
Andy Petree, former crew chief for Dale Earnhardt, said this about drivers: "Talent being equal, I'll take the less weight every day. It's always an advantage." He went on to say he didn't know how much because it is hard to measure.
My concern is not just about Danica. NASCAR needs to fix the rule so that, with continual engineering progress that is tending to equalize everything and make small differences more important, its drivers of the future don't have to be built like race horse jockeys to succeed.
Before engineering invaded NASCAR and the cars were also bigger and heavier, Buddy Baker, besides being a good commentator on TV, was a talented driver. I feel he would have had even more success if he hadn't been so big. But his bigness probably caused many drivers to think twice about confronting him after a race.


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Hiding In Shadows – By MrsMcDreamy29
Recommended by McMaverick & Kamilia.
…so good!!!
All That I Am (Part One) – By IAdoreCallie
Recommended by Joss.
Tragedy strikes making Arizona realize how important life really is. (All other parts found here: http://iadorecallie.livejournal.com/)
The Sound of Hidden Words – By goingbyme
Recommended by Sandra.
Meredith and Derek live the dectic life that comes with having children. Accommodating their youngest daughter's needs of wheelchairs and walkers is second nature to them. But as she grows older, they now find themselves struggling to see why she doesn't communicate as others – and to get her the help she needs. The story is about family life, sisterhood and the balancing act of raising a child with special needs. A ten chapter story where the first chapter is a prelude set three years before the rest.
Fan Fiction Sites:
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Science and Democracy: Ways to Get Involved
Building a stronger role for science in our democracy is everybody's business. Here's how you can help.
The Center for Science and Democracy is working to strengthen the role of science in our democratic processes and policy decisions.
But we can't do it alone. We need scientists and experts, active players in the policy world, and informed, engaged citizens to help build demand for the changes we seek.
With your help, we can promote evidence-based decision making, combat efforts to misconstrue or silence science in public discussion, and equip scientists, analysts, and policy makers with the resources they need to bring science-informed solutions to our common problems.
Opportunities and Resources
Participating in the Center's mission will open the doors to action and educational opportunities on national and local levels. Through the Center, you will have access to the following:
- Actions that protect and advance science in our public debate and policy making
- Unique opportunities for scientists and experts to use their knowledge and skills to help foster an evidence-based approach to public policy
- Events throughout the country, such as our solutions-focused Branscomb Science and Democracy Forums, where you can connect with other engaged citizens and experts and learn about topics in science and democracy
- Skill-building and educational trainings and webinars on communicating science to the media and policymakers
- Analytic products and reports illuminating the roles science has played in policy making
- Hands-on resources to help you defend science in public discussion, including the Science in the Age of Scrutiny guide
- News updates on pressing issues, including science and democracy-themed posts on the Union of Concerned Scientists' blog, The Equation
Ways to Take Action
Five ways you can support science and democracy right now:
- Help raise the public conversation about the need to restore our American roots in science. Share the "Speak Out for Science" video (see sidebar) with your friends, colleagues, policymakers, and local news stations on Facebook and Twitter and let them know that we need to bring science back into our policy debates.
- Tell the White House that we need agencies to establish standards for ensuring scientific information is accessible to the public and policymakers.
- Are you a professional in the fields of medicine or public health?
Sign a letter from public health professionals urging Congress to allow federally-funded research that addresses gun violence. Congress needs to know that an informed, effective debate on gun prevention policies rests on thorough, credible analysis and evaluation of gun-related health and safety research.
- Do you have expertise on a public policy issue in your community where evidence-based knowledge isn't being regarded by the policy makers?
Create the space for science by meeting with your policy maker or raising the issue at a public meeting
- Is there public discussion on a policy issue where science needs to play a stronger role? Inject an evidence-based approach to the debate by spotlighting the science in your local media through opinion editorials or letters to the editor. Don't forget to check out A Scientist's Guide to Talking with the Media for tips on communicating science in a way that resonates.
The domain of Science is a republic, and all its citizens are brothers and equals.
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Science is increasingly marginalized, manipulated or ignored in our public discussions—and with serious, complex problems to solve, we can't afford this. Watch our video and then Speak Out for Science by sharing it!
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If you're a scientist, engineer, health professional or economist with (or working toward) an advanced degree, and you support the mission of the Center for Science and Democracy, don't just stand on the sidelines—be part of the team! By joining the UCS Science Network, you will put your expertise to work helping solve some of the most pressing challenges of our time.


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Romeoville, IL (KDBC) — We all know Black Friday can get a little chaotic. Bargain hunters in Illinois witnessed a violent confrontation between police and suspected shoplifters.
It happened outside a Kohl's store near Chicago. Officers said they chased two accused shoplifters as they tried to leave the store in a get-away car parked outside.
Phil Koster witnessed the whole ordeal. He said, "The cop had got over there. As he attempted to slam the door, the cop's arm got stuck, and the driver attempted to take off. The second cop had come with the gun was telling him to stop the car because he was dragging the cop around the parking lot. He didn't stop. The cop shot about four, five times."
Police say the driver was hit with several bullets. The injured officer and the driver were hospitalized with non life-threatening injuries.
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A Man with HIV
What is it like to live with HIV infection? A young man tells WebMD his story.
Joseph Wolfe, age 28, lives in Atlanta. He gave WebMD permission to use his name. Why? He feels that by refusing to be anonymous, his message will have a greater impact on others.
This is Wolfe's story:
"I was diagnosed in May of last year. I gave blood at work, and then the blood bank called and said there were complications with my donation. Then they told me to contact the health department, and they made me come in and give another blood sample.
"It was very traumatic to learn I had HIV. Waking up, it was the first thing on your mind, and going to sleep it was the last thing on your mind. You forget for a second, then it hits you in the stomach like a ton of bricks.
"Some days I think I need to plan for my retirement. Other days I think I don't need to worry, I won't live that long. But it is mostly good now that I am getting all the facts. My doctor puts into perspective how good the medicines are and how the medical field has advanced in the last 20 years.
"I was put on drug therapy right away. I did a little research on the medications and their implications. But I pretty much trusted my doctor's judgment. I am taking Reyataz, Videx, Viread, Emtriva, and Norvir. The first day I was scheduled to take the drugs, I was with my boyfriend visiting his parents out of town. You read so much about nausea and diarrhea, I was scared to death. But it was great. Nothing happened at all. I don't have any side effects so far.
"I take my drugs once a day, in the morning when I first get up. Some people tell me they forget their doses or skip them sometimes. But for me, I know my life is on the line, and that makes it easier to remember.
"Right now I just take it one day at a time and hope that I can continue on these meds as long as I can. When time comes to change, I'll deal with that. I trust my doctor's optimistic outlook, which is very comforting.
"My boyfriend and I, we've been together almost four years. When I first found out, it was very hard for me to tell him. But I finally did, and the next day the health department took his blood and found out he was negative. Safe sex is now the buzzword for us.
"I went through this time where I totally lost interest in sex. You equate your current situation with the fact that you had sex and that brought it on. So you totally lose interest and you want that out of your life. Now that I have come to understand HIV, and know what to do and how to prevent infecting others, I am getting back into that sort of thing, which my boyfriend appreciates."


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Can I use the 'Self-employment earnings (loss)' on Line 14 (A) of the 1065 K-1 as cashflow?
Wouldn't that be great!?! However, if you do, you are likely double-counting income/cashflow.
Find the 1065 K-1 in my Partnership/Corporation Tax Returns manual. If you do not have my manual, go to IRS.gov and download the PDF for Form 1065 K-1.
The taxpayer has to pay SE tax (Social Security) on the combination of his share of taxable (ordinary) income and the guaranteed payments he received.
The Self-employment figure is there so that the 1040 preparer can put the correct number on the 1040 SE and the taxpayer can pay the correct amount into Social Security. One way to double-check this is to look at the 1065 K-1 cheat sheet (page two of the K-1). It shows the figure on Line 14A is to be entered on the 1040 Schedule SE, Section A or B.
This calculation tells you what the LLC Member or Partner actually took in cash, not what s/he paid Social Security on. You'll show this calculation on the Partnership Tab of your Excel™ eWorksheet. (Order a current version of Linda's eWorksheet.) Link to store-eWorksheet
If you follow 1) or 2) above and also allow him credit for Line 14 Self-employment earnings you will be double-counting income.


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I can't wait to stop in the latest boutique of Buffalo, Chic and Sweet. Even better that it's in my neighborhood, Hertel Ave!
Located at 1453 Hertel Ave (at Norwalk, next to Deja Lu), Chic and Sweet has opened just in time to give you the latest fall fashions. Here's a preview of owner Annemarie's store.
If you haven't been by Hertel lately, Chic and Sweet joins boutiques; P.S. Accessories; Peek-A-Boo Baby Boutique; Deja Lul Modern Nostalgia; home furnishing Room + Baby Room; and Cone Five Pottery. Soon to come on Hertel is Globe, Spot Coffee, and Blue Hill Kitchen.


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KALAMAZOO (WKZO) – The Western Michigan University football coaching staff showed off their community spirit Sunday, running together in the 5k event of the 2013 Kalamazoo Marathon.
"We made a friendly competition out of it," head coach PJ Fleck told WKZO before the race.
According to Fleck, the staff split into teams and competed in today's race as a way to show support for the Kalamazoo community at large and the running community worldwide. Fleck said making it a friendly competition motivates his staff, and in the end promotes teamwork.
The Broncos open their first season under PJ Fleck on August 30th at Michigan State.


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A continuation of our story on romance readers, here's one from California that also has a happy ending...courtesy of Shelf-Awareness:
Some birthday gifts have a more lasting effect than others. In 1987, Toni Bruner received 600 romance novels from a friend, effectively doubling her collection and leading her to open New & Recycled Romances, Costa Mesa.
"So here we are, 20 years later," Bruner told the Daily Pilot, "still in the happy ending business. And we're getting busier and busier, because so many small bookstores are closing."
Never hesitant to try something that will bring about a boom in their business, Amazon.com is offering customers access to two new programs: previewing publishers galleys and the opportunity to publish their own works.
Publishers Weekly reports (but I wasn't able to find anything on the Amazon.com site): Through Project Vine, readers with a history of posting accurate and helpful book reviews are being invited to receive advance copies for review purposes. And, through CreateSpace, a division of the company that already provides CD- and DVD-on-demand services, Amazon has added book publishing options.
Australian publishers are reeling after being told one of the country's biggest book store chains will not stock their books unless they pay thousands of dollars within weeks.
The publishers are calling it blackmail and have called for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to investigate.
The NYTimes Takes A Look at the Amazon.com sales rankings. When Amazon created the system 10 years ago, it could hardly have known how greatly its list would change the dynamics of the publishing business (much the way the company itself did) or how hard writers and industry executives would work to game the system. Today the Amazon rankings list and, to a lesser extent, a similar list on the Barnes & Noble Web site is the subject of great microanalysis and some mystery.
The Baltimore Sun reports: Just a decade ago, the trend in the bookstore industry was to fit nooks and crannies with big chairs for browsing, which, it was hoped, would spur buying. The idea was to recast the bookstore as a community place or an extension of the home.
But now the availability of so-called "soft" seating - overstuffed chairs and sofas - is on the decline at some bookstores, done in by various complications: homeless squatters, overly enthusiastic young lovers, food trash left behind.
Amazon.com is experimenting with selling and delivering fresh produce and other grocery items to customers on Mercer Island, near its Seattle, WA headquarters, according to the AP and the Seattle Post Intelligencer. Offerings do not include books.
The tangled web of Harry Potter, author J.K. Rowling, Harry's British & US publishers, on-line bookstores (Amazon), bookstore chains (Barnes & Noble, Borders), non-bookstore chains (Wal-Mart, Costco), independent bookstores and all those Harry Potter fans/readers is examined in Saturday's New York Times.
One Oregon couple's wedding night will be especially magical. Courtney Lanahan and Shawn Gordon of Clackamas are heading straight from their wedding reception Friday to a Barnes & Noble to get the final Harry Potter book.
How do we know all this??? WaPo has the story of the nuptials and the groom's little treat for the bride, an elementary school teacher. Wonder if they'll name their first kid Hermione?
U.S. Borders bookstores shelve `Tintin': "Tintin in the Congo," an illustrated work removed from the children's section of Borders Group, Inc., stores in Britain because of allegations of racism, will receive similar treatment by the superstore chain in the United States. "Borders is committed to carrying a wide range of materials and supporting our customers' right to choose what to read and what to buy. That said, we also are also committed to acting responsibly as a retailer and with sensitivity to all of the communities we serve," according to a Borders statement issued Monday.
The USA Today Reports Airports and bookstores are a natural fit as idling travelers look for ways pass their time.
In at least three U.S. airports, independent book sellers offer air travelers something a bit different from the big chains.


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Notre Dame Woman's Basketball Coach Muffet McGraw has been named the 2014 ACC Coach of the Year. The conference made the announcement, which is made by the ACC's Blue Ribbon Panel, on Thursday.
During the 2014 regular season, the first for the Irish in the Atlantic Coast Conference, McGraw's squad is undefeated. They're on a 29-game winning streak, the second longest in school history.
Coach McGraw is no stranger to Coach of the Year honors. In 2013, she was named both Big East Coach of the Year and National Coach of the Year. She's led the Irish to three consecutive NCAA Woman's Final Four appearances, including National Championship Game appearances in 2011 and 2012.
The ACC also announced Maryland senior Alyssa Thomas as the Women's Basketball Player of the Year for a record-tying third time. North Carolina's Diamond DeShields was named Rookie of the Year.
FOX28 Sports Director Dean Huppert will have more from Coach McGraw on FOX28 News at 10.
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Support The O'Jays Scholarship Fund 2011
The original group included Eddie Levert, Walter Williams, William Powell, Bobby Massey and Bill Isles. They began their singing career while they were students at McKinley High School in Canton, Ohio. The group's membership changed over the years. Eddie and Walter persevered. With hard work and belief in their dreams, they made it all the way to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are truly one of Canton's most amazing and inspiring success stories.
The O'Jays return home every year to Canton/Stark County to Inspire and Motivate Students.
Now the current O'Jays, Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and Eric Nolan Grant, want to "give something back" to the community where Eddie and Walter and the other original O'Jays began their singing career while they were students.
They want to help inspire and motivate Stark County's students of today.
They want to provide financial assistance to students to help them to get a good education, pursue their dreams and achieve success in life. That's why they established The O'Jays Scholarship Fund.
The O'Jays Scholarship Fund is administered by the very reputable Stark Community Foundation(www.starkcf.org).Given their commitment to the people of Canton and Stark County, the O'Jays will return home again for the Celebration Weekend.
The O'Jays have provided their professional services Free of Charge during the O'Jays Celebration Weekend so all proceeds will go to the O'Jays Scholarship Fund for the benefit of Stark County students.
To help them make this happen, we need your participation and financial support. You can help support the O'Jays Scholarship Fund for Stark County Students by being a sponsor of one or more.
Details regarding sponsorship opportunities can be reviewed by contacting:
The O'Jays
Since the 1972 release of their number one hit Backstabbers, millions of people have enjoyed the O'Jays music with classics such as Love Train, Give the People What They Want and of course – For the Love Money.
Eddie Levert, Sr. and Walter Williams, Sr. began singing together over 50 years ago in their hometown of Canton, Ohio. In 2005 – with their induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame – the O'Jays returned home and established a scholarship foundation as way to help fellow Canton and Stark County residents.
In just five short years, with the help of its key sponsors – The O'Jays Scholarship Fund has achieved the following:
· Established a 3-day event generating over $1,200,000
· Attracted over 25,000 patrons from Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, Pittsburgh, Detroit, Chicago, Washington, DC, Buffalo, NY, and other cities.
· Awarded 22 students with $2,000 scholarships - both traditional and non-traditional (adults)
· Created an endowment of nearly $200,000
· Received the support of key sponsors – Nike, Outback Steakhouse, The Timken Foundation, Wal-Mart, UPS, Philadelphia International Records, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Allstate, The Timken Company, Fifth-Third Bank, famed civil defense attorney – Willie Gary and philanthropists Steve and Sondra Perry.
The 7th annual O'Jays Homecoming Celebration and Scholarship Foundation event is being planned for August 12, 13, 14, & 15, 2011. The projected attendance is 25,000 – 30,000 patrons over the four-day celebration.
Friday, August 12, 2011
Aug 12 - 6:00 PM - The "Love Train" - Join The O'Jays, Magic Johnson, Jimmie Jackson., Monique, Mike Tyson, Eric Benet, Christopher Cross, Johnny Gill, Howard Hewitt and a host of all-star sports & entertainment celebrities and board as a VIP guest on The O'Jays Celebrity Love Train Ride. The O'Jays Celebrity Love Train will depart from Canton OH, travel along the lovely scenic route of Central Ohio and arrive in Cleveland OH where VIPs will be transported to the historic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The evening will include dinner & musical entertainment at The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame plus opportunities to get autographs & photos with your favorite celebrity.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Aug 13 - 10:00 AM - The activities begin Saturday morning with the Magic Johnson 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament where youth are given the opportunity to compete for cash & prizes.
Aug 13 - 8:00 PM - Saturday evening the summer night will get hotter when The O'Jays & Friends perform Live & In Concert at the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Fawcett Stadium in Canton, OH.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Aug 14 -10:00 AM - The O'Jays Family Reunion will take place at Nimisilla Park in Canton OH and will include a special performance by National Recording Artist Shirley Murdock. There will also be performances by local acts as well as vendors offering food & cultural merchandising. Attendance is free to the public.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Aug 15 - 7:30 AM - The O'Jays Celebrity Golf Outing with Steve Harvey and others at Glenmoor Country Club.
Aug 15 - 6:00 PM - The O'Jays Scholarship Banquet at the Pro Football Hall of Fame - Author Rose Rock (mother of comedian Chris Rock) will speak.
Opportunities to join sponsors such as Outback Steakhouse, Nike, Wal-mart, UPS
and Allstate Insurance are available at the following levels:
"Love Train" sponsor – 300 – 400 patrons - $10,000/car
· 6 VIP tickets
Benefit Concert sponsor: - 20,000 – 22,000 patrons
Title Sponsor - $50,000
· 6 VIP access passes to all events
· 12 VIP tickets for benefit concert
· 4 back-stage passes with autographs and photos
· 16 banquet tickets
· 8 player entries in the celebrity golf outing
· Signage for all 4 events
· National advertising on syndicated morning shows
· 3 night hotel accommodation and ground transportation
Gold Sponsor - $40,000
· 4 VIP access passes to all events
· 8 VIP tickets to benefit concert
· 8 banquet tickets
· 4 player entries in the celebrity golf outing
· Signage for all 4 events
· National advertising on syndicated morning shows
· Local advertising
Silver Sponsor - $30,000
· 2 VIP access passes to all events
· 4 VIP tickets to benefit concert
· 4 banquet tickets
· 2 player entries in the celebrity golf outing
· Signage for all 4 events
· Advertising in nationally-syndicated markets
· Local advertising
Scholarship Banquet sponsor – 300 – 400 patrons - $20,000
· 4 banquet tickets
Family Reunion sponsor – 3,000 patrons - $15,000
· Exclusive title sponsor
Golf Outing sponsor – 100 golfers - $10,000
· 4 player entries in the celebrity golf outing
Fan Club Meet & Greet sponsor – Fans - $100 Per Person
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Similar character designs have happened before, it's practically tradition
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The Recession is Driving Moms to Drink
Our survey finds that 1 in 3 moms are turning to vices like overeating, drinking, drugs and gambling to cope.
During times of hardship and financial crisis, moms have historically been the ones keeping the family together. But what happens when mom reaches her breaking point? Momlogic.com surveyed moms -- and learned the situation is dire.Our survey results reveal that:
⢠1 in 3 moms are turning to vices like overeating, drinking, drugs, and gambling to cope
⢠64% of moms feel intensely negative emotions
⢠50% of moms are less satisfied with their lives now than before the economic downturn
⢠Of moms with partners who have lost their jobs, 80% feel overwhelmed and nearly 50% say they spend more time fighting and less time having sex
⢠1 in 4 moms are having less sex
⢠27% of moms 25-34 want more children but are holding off because of the recession
Psychotherapist and mom of two Jill Spivack offers the following coping strategies:
Remember: You are not alone. No matter how isolated you feel, you are not the only one going through this. Hundreds of thousands of women are in the same boat you are, and they can provide invaluable emotional support.
Increase physical activity. In this recession, moms are more stressed and anxious than ever. Exercise, sports, deep breathing, meditation and yoga are all proven to relieve stress. Even if you can get in fifteen minutes of exercise or meditation after the kids go to bed, that will help decrease your anxiety.
Try to maintain a positive attitude. Acknowledge that economic downturns can be frightening to everyone, but the economy will turn around. You need to stay as positive as you can for your family. Make a list of the things you feel are blessings in your life (healthy children, a beautiful environment, a loving relationship with your spouse, etc.) and post them up where you can review them daily.
If you are having feelings that you want to hurt yourself or kill yourself, including having a plan, acting recklessly, seeing no reason to live (extreme hopelessness) -- call someone immediately! The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is 1-800-273-8255.
Still struggling? See your family doctor or mental health practitioner, or visit a community health clinic, local hospital, or mental health facility. You can also gain support by talking to a spiritual leader, school counselor, or joining an online support group.
Click here to see Jill Spivack's appearance on "Today" discussing momlogic's recession survival guide.Come back tomorrow for our Momlogic Recession Survival Guide, full of inventive strategies to empower you to not only survive but thrive. We'll share how to get FREE BABYSITTING, FREE CLOTHES ... even FREE SUMMER CAMP!
|Jill Spivack, MSW, author of "The Sleepeasy Solution" and co-founder of Sleepy Planet Inc., is a psychotherapist and mother of two.
See Also:
⢠Recession Survival Guide: Your Marriage
⢠Recession Survival Guide: Your Kids
⢠Recession Survival Guide: Your Quality of Life
⢠Recession Survival Guide: If Your Husband Lost His Job
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Mar30-12, 08:57 AM
I am a NYC resident but I'd really like to attend UC Irvine because one of my best friends who is a grad student (in a top five school, nonetheless) referred me to a specific professor with whom if I play my cards right and do good research work with, can network me with very good experiences in general and subsequently faciliate my acceptance to the same school my friend is currently attending.
The most obvious problem on the surface is that the bank will not let me take out a loan for out-of-state tuition without a co-signer and FAFSA/Pell/Stafford can only give me so much.
I have considered this:
1) Move to CA after my first year at Community College here in NYC
2) Find a homeless shelter or a church that will take me in exchange for work that is nearby a Community College (granted if I cannot find a job immediately and job availability these days is something I am not particularly expectant of or optimistic about)
3) Attend this Community College for a year to establish residency in CA
4) Transfer to UC Irvine with significantly lowered costs
I am 24 years old with no money and nothing to my name (I don't have any family either), so if I maintain good grades I won't lose any financial aid (hopefully).
If this doesn't work out, I don't mind staying in NY but I don't know any schools here or any professors that I know will be a shoo-in to work with in order to get into good graduate schools.
Does anyone have suggestions for schools in NY for Physics/Engineering or Computational MatSci/Engineering programs?
Apr1-12, 10:54 PM
Does it have to be UC Irvine? Do you have to follow your friend's footsteps?
I'm from NYC. CUNY - City College isn't that bad of a school. I slacked off like hell in high school and had to start in the CUNY system before transferring. I am studying mathematics and CUNY - College of Staten Island was basically teaching me calculus at a level lower than high school but if you ask me, it is what you make of it. A friend of mine from high school graduated same year as me from high school. He has already finished his undergraduate studies at CUNY - Brooklyn College and is now in a very strong PhD program (top 20 or so).
Apr1-12, 11:30 PM
Undergrad school suggestions in NY
If you're going for undergrad and you have good grades, you should be able to get into plenty of schools without needing a professor/research advisor as a contact. Most undergrads don't do any research, and most undergrad schools' physics curricula are exactly the same. (I'd say the quality of teachers doesn't vary that much--even teachers at lower-tier state schools are Ph.D.'s who have completely mastered undergrad-level physics.)
I'm from NJ and have worked at CUNY City College. I didn't get that great of an impression of their department, but I'm sure they offer a better-than-average program for undergrads. Plus, you get to meet Michio Kaku. Cornell would be the best state-school option though, and I'd give 2nd place to SUNY Stony Brook -- they have a great physics program (because they associate a lot with Brookhaven). But any of the CUNY or SUNY schools that offer physics programs would probably be on par with Irvine. Even though they're not known for physics, I would love to take classes or work at Hunter College--they have a full physics department (they award physics Ph.D.s) and you get to be in a great part of the city!
If you're really set on abandoning NY and moving to Cali, I would suggest also applying to Berkeley and Santa Barbara. Both have really good physics departments. San Diego is good too. But I would at least apply in NY before taking such drastic steps.
Apr2-12, 12:32 AM
Since he is 24 and since he stated that he was thinking about starting at a community college I would suspect that Cornell and Stonybrook are out of reach at the moment. (I apologize for saying he if you are a she.)
Moving straight to California would also be a bad idea because there is a chance that the school will not accept him dumping him deeper into the hole he is already in but I do agree with the fact that Stonybrook and especially Cornell have physics departments that if not better than are on par with UC Irvine.
Apr2-12, 07:31 AM
Just to make it clear, I'm not trying to follow in anyone's footsteps, per se - who doesn't want to get into a great school? I just thought I could use my friend's experiences as a guideline to get into his school (MIT) or even UCSD, CU Boulder, and Madison which are lower ranked schools, but still good. But who wouldn't want to get into the best, right? I don't know anyone else in the graduate Physics or MatSci programs at MIT so I can't ask them for details on their personal experiences, which means my one friend's experience is the only sure guidance I can accurately rely on, as opposed to blindly putting in the same work and effort at another school and yet not get accepted into any schools.
My friend made it clear that the reputations of professors at the schools are the key to getting into the best grad schools for your field - meaning a letter of recommendation from someone who has made a name for themselves in the field, such as a professor who has won a Nobel prize or a reputable NAS member - has a lot more weight in recommending a student to a very good REU program which looks good on your grad school application, as well as the influence they have in recommending you to the graduate school you are applying for. I'm just afraid that at any other school, I might not be able to network with anyone significant enough to get my foot in the door.
Apr2-12, 11:43 AM
It seems to me like you might be giving too much importance to the letters of recommendation (and who writes them) for getting into grad school. I think if you had to stack it up, the most important aspects to get into grad school would be
Relevant physics publications (this is a huge bonus that most applicants don't have)
The curriculum you took as an undergrad--classes, majors, degree, etc.
Your grades in those classes
Content of letters of recommendation
Who wrote letters of recommendation and what their relationship to you was
Awards/recognitions/REUs/other resume items
GRE scores
How good your undergrad school was
everything else
If you want to do research, and you think any school gives you a much higher chance of getting your name on a serious physics publication, try to get into that school. But I don't think the move to California to study with that professor at Irvine would really increase your chances THAT much, unless you and he have the same highly specialized research intrest. Most physics departments have a wide range of research opportunities.
If your dream is MIT, I have a friend from undergraduate who's a phd student at MIT. If you want his advice, I could probably get you in contact. I don't know if his advice would be that valuable to you, though, since he (like me) got into a phd program at 22 years old. I'd advise you to get advice from someone else in your position: someone who started graduate studies in their late 20's, and ideally someone who started undergrad around 24. I think that's a much more important factor in your application prospects than which school you're applying to. [Also, the fact that you need financial aid for undergrad is a big factor.] I have a few fellow grad students at Brown who are a bit older, and I could get you in contact with them, too. However, I think most of them took time off between college and grad school rather than before college.
Apr2-12, 12:51 PM
Honestly, it's not me who's putting the emphasis on letters of recommendation and the people you know. My friend listed the qualities that grad schools consider in order from most important to least important:
1) Research experience, closely followed by
2) Letters of recommendation and who writes them,
3) GPA (he says that as long as I can maintain a 3.5 or more, then I should be fine and it doesn't really matter too much. He had a 3.8 himself), and
4) GRE (he says he didn't perform too well on this; scored like in the 50th percentile but as long as I don't bomb it, he says I should also be fine)
I asked him about publications and he says that it's rare for undergrads to have any and he didn't have any himself. Other than that, he got a few awards for his department and that was all. He said that he lucked out on the awards and says the recipients are pretty much random, though he didn't quite understand the process himself.
My friend actually worked for 4 years first before going to school so he could pay it off instead of accruing interest on loans, though I haven't had that same opportunity so I'll have to pay my way through school and be in debt (which I'm not too concerned about). So he went to community college at 22, then transfered to UCI at 24 on a whim, just because his wife was studying there, no other particular reason. He just got into grad school last fall which he didn't really expect, but once he gave me the news I felt as if my dreams weren't impossible anymore, if I could start fresh like he did.
Does age really matter in terms of graduate school applications? What does it matter to them if a student meets all of the qualifications?
Apr2-12, 02:37 PM
Age? Doesn't matter.
I would rank what graduate schools consider most important similarly, but I believe 3.5 is not the average. 3.5 is the minimum.
Like I said in my first post. It is what you make of it.
Apr2-12, 02:43 PM
Apr2-12, 04:00 PM
One of my friends got into Cornell just a few weeks ago and is 25 years old. He applied to most of the top 10 schools and got into some very good schools (Michigan, Maryland, etc.), but the tippity top sent back rejections despite him having two published papers and a ~90% PGRE score. Perhaps the quality of the school does matter a bit, but if you can publish then it hardly matters where you went, and if you can do really well on the PGRE then that is a plus as well. Letters of recommendation matter a lot, especially if they're from people you've done research with. This is the next best thing to publishing a paper, because it is an indication of how well you can do research.
Being dead-set on a particular school for undergrad isn't smart, in my opinion. You can go to any dumb, big state school and get into top places if you're a bit lucky. If you go to a good institution with a good physics program, getting published and these other rare things tend not to matter as much. If you went to Caltech and did one semester's worth of a research project but made really good grades and other good stuff, people tend to believe you're going to be good at research. If you went to Backwater South Alabama U., it's harder to convince people of that without doing some extraordinary things.
I recommend you take a look at this thread, and others from the years before:
Admissions is a funny thing, so don't rely too heavily on this small sample. It's just to give you an idea of how things go, but for the most part you can't really predict who is going to get in where. It's very weird. Rest assured, however, that no matter where you go, if you work really hard, do a lot of research, get good letters of recommendation, good grades and a high PGRE score, you will get into some very, very good schools.
Apr2-12, 05:09 PM
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Apr2-12, 07:05 PM
First, they like to see that you have a dedication to physics and have been actively doing physics continually. For example, in applying to a ph.d. program, it's typically better to apply fresh out of college instead of taking years off (unless you're working in a lab, getting a masters, or something else physicsy). For example, if we took two copies of a physics major college grad, and had the first apply directly to a phd program, while the second took two years working as a musician and then applied to the same program, they would probably favor the first copy. Taking two years off to play music would make them feel like you're not as enthusiastic about physics, not as reliable in your career choice, and probably rusty on your physics.
Second, and this is the more politically incorrect thing, is that they like to make sure you don't have too much else going on in your life. Even though it qualifies as illegal discrimination, physics grad programs typically don't accept many mothers. Applicants who are successful in some area of business (e.g. someone who applies after taking a year to make and sell software) are also discriminated against, since they don't want you to be distracted by making money when you're supposed to be doing research. (Also, people who have lots of money typically are more lax about spending an extra year or two to finish their phd, which they don't encourage.)
The point is that they want to see that you've lived a life dedicated to physics and aren't invested in other activities. Age is definitely an indicator they use to judge that.
With regards to the discrepancies between your friend's list of priorities and mine, one thing to remember is that different schools have different priorities. And the process isn't rigid: sometimes your essay can make an impression on the reviewers, or maybe the reviewer knows the person who wrote your letter of recommendation. So they make exceptions. Schools also like to diversify their acceptees--they usually like to have a mixture of different nationalities, ages, backgrounds, and they prefer not to have 100% men.
However, I stick by my general list. One nitpicky point I would make is that your friend says GPA is the only thing from undergrad that matters. Obviously having a 4.0 as a Marketing major won't get you in anywhere. But even moreso: they know which are the easy-A physics classes, and it's a big minus if you've only taken the easy physics courses and then preserved your GPA by not attempting any advanced physics classes. An applicant with straight A's in the required physics major courses would be a BETTER applicant if he went ahead and got a B in a graduate quantum many-body course.
The only significant discrepancy is how heavily you weight the letters of recommendation. The thing about letters of recommendation is that they're not always reliable. Some professors write great letters even for students they don't even know very well. Many strong applicants get all their recommendations from professors who aren't world-renowned. Getting that big-deal professor to write you a recommendation is good but not the ultimate plus, since every applicant needs letters of recommendation and they can't all go to the one or two big-deal professors in a department. Run-of-the-mill professors are just as qualified to judge you and write a letter for you, and they definitely take letters of recommendation seriously even if they're from unknown professors. (I think the more important factor is that you get at least one letter from an older, more experienced professor. They typically don't like to see that all of your recommendations come from "Assistant Professors" or other younger positions.)
What it boils down to is that content is more important than author, but letter content isn't as reliable as course grades. So course grades are a better meter of the applicant.
Apr2-12, 07:33 PM
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I have found neither of these things to be true.
I worked in industry (IT) before graduate school. I was accepted by all but one of the schools I applied to. (I was accepted there, but without support, which is a polite rejection)
I have never, ever, ever heard anything like what you describe as "the politically incorrect thing" in committee deliberations. It's so far from what's discussed that it would be laughable, if it weren't so serious. Do you have any evidence for this, or is this just repeating a rumor?
Apr2-12, 08:08 PM
I can't give you any objective evidence, only what I've personally observed in the physics departments I've been involved with. Granted I don't have access to records of everyone who's applied, but it seems like the demographic makeup of the classes has got to be skewed from the pool of people who apply.
First, in the departments I've been in, the largest segment of newly admitted Ph.D. students are fresh out of college. (I'd say roughly 50%). Those who aren't typically didn't take any years off and instead did a masters or worked in a lab. I have got to believe that there are many students who take a year or two off, and they seem to have a marginal presence in who's actually admitted.
Second, I have NEVER met a physics grad student who was a mother when she was accepted. I have to believe there are at least a few mothers who apply, so in my experience they have ~0% acceptance rate. I definitely have heard this as a rumor.
Anyway, I think the academic climate nowadays is such that even though review committees do discriminate against mothers, they don't say it aloud at their meetings. If the discrimination laws weren't so draconian, maybe they would discuss the possibility of mothers being relatively more distracted, but the PC police are always around. Anyway, I challenge you to find ONE example of a mother of a young child being admitted to a physics phd program.
Apr2-12, 08:19 PM
Apr5-12, 08:23 AM
Cornell on the other hand, being an Ivy League and ranking much, much higher than Stony Brook (I'm using ARWU but US News also places a huge gap in ranking between the two schools), I think would be impossible to transfer into as an undergraduate. I know schools like Harvard don't even accept any transfer students so I'm guessing that the transfer rate for Cornell is extremely low, probably like 1% or something. Plus they would not let me into the school since I cannot afford the tuition and no bank is going to let a college kid take out a loan worth $50,000 per year (that's before financial aid/Pell Grant and stuff, so a bit less).
Apr5-12, 10:14 AM
I trust ARWU rankings more but I wouldn't base my decisions solely on rankings.
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