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This article was first published in the May 2011 UK edition of Accounting and Business magazine
'Call me Eliza,' says the former head of MI5. Baroness Manningham-Buller isn't one to stand on ceremony. She's plain-speaking, formidable and visibly cringes at platitudes about her 33-year career in Britain's Security Service, which spanned the Cold War, Lockerbie, 9/11 and 7/7. When speaking to a group of members at ACCA headquarters about leadership in challenging times, she asked for her glowing introduction to be toned down. 'How do you know if any of that is really true?' she asked. Perhaps a view one might expect from a former intelligence expert.
But it is also typical of Baroness Manningham-Buller's irreverence. She says it's essential for leaders to have a sense of fun or it 'all gets too stressful'. She's not interested in promoting her legacy as MI5's former director-general and refuses to give interviews about her past, or write her memoirs. Instead, she prefers to spend her time as a cross-bench peer and governor of the Welcome Trust. She says her staff and political bosses are the ones who are best placed to comment on whether she was a good leader or to judge if she had a successful career. 'History will tell you if you've been a good leader,' she adds.
It's perhaps a surprise, given her background and the nature of some of her work, that the recurring themes in her speech are 'valuing people' and 'family life'. 'How you treat your people is so important,' she says. 'People are your greatest assets – I genuinely believe that. It's important to give praise and thanks. People don't just come to work for a fair salary and bonus. They're motivated by doing a good job and that needs to be recognised.' She warns that concern and warmth towards people can't be faked. If it is, 'people see right through you and never take you seriously'.
Despite her penchant for direct speaking, as she describes it, Baroness Manningham-Buller is no fake. She's genuinely warm and has a healthy sense of humour. She also values family life and is guarded when discussing her own. She urges leaders to see the importance that family plays in people's lives and says that during challenging times 'you often have to stop people working and send them home'. 'Family is more important than work. If there's a drama or a crisis, then afterwards you have to thank them and keep these things in proportion.'
She describes her own leadership style as open and consultative and says she rarely makes major decisions on her own. She believes that good leaders should foster a culture where they can be challenged and where staff aren't afraid to voice their opinions. 'It's important not to quash dissent,' she says. 'You have to value critics. The most depressing leaders are those who behave as if they have all the answers – people won't come forward.'
She expresses sympathy with fellow public servants 'operating in tight economic environments' and warns that it is easy to become cynical under such conditions. 'You have to be careful because it can be quite corrosive. I'm keen on finding humour in all situations. Without that, stress levels rise and you wouldn't want to go to work.' She also advises ignoring media criticism, which can drive you 'mad'. 'You're in the spotlight for a short time, and if you're worrying about that you won't be doing the job.'
Strength from within
The baroness says that in challenging situations, chiefs have to recognise the 'deficits in their resources' and work out how to play to their own strengths to manage the situation. This goes back to her theme of valuing people. She says it's a mistake for leaders to treat everyone the same. 'People need different things from leaders. Some people need to be left alone, while others need encouragement. You need to work that out.'
She says that when you are trying to transform an organisation or improve its performance, you have to harness everyone, encouraging them all to contribute ideas. 'People at the bottom of the heap often have a much clearer vision and better ideas on how to be more efficient.'
She urges leaders to get to know staff at every level. 'How often have you been in a lift with senior people and you might as well have been a fly on the wall? You have to have contact and talk to people – you learn a lot that way.'
She says the most important part of change is the internal challenge – to constantly question what organisations are doing and why. 'You have to carry on learning,' she says.
In some final advice for her audience, the baroness said: 'If you think, as a leader, that you'll get everything right, then you're deluded and arrogant. You'll make mistakes, so learn from them and move on.
'Leaders can change morale, but not improve it. Rise above trivia, don't abuse power, listen to staff and always make time to rest and reflect.' Good advice indeed from a public servant at the helm during one of MI5's most challenging periods.
Karen Day, journalist
Career history
- Eliza Manningham-Buller joined the Security Service in 1974 during the Cold War.
- In 1988 she led the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing and was later drafted to Washington during the Gulf War.
- She returned in the early 1990s to set up MI5's intelligence operation against the IRA after the Metropolitan Police had handed over responsibility for it.
- She became a board member and oversaw the service's intelligence operations, technical collection, finance and IT before becoming deputy director-general in 1997.
- In 2002, 12 months after 9/11, she was promoted to director-general of MI5 and led the service for nearly five years.


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Almost a day and a wonderful grilled steak and conversations later, here I am reading more during my solitary lunch break, and .... yep, more depressing stuff. If only students would understand how much the system is sucking them dry!
Exhibit A: This WSJ report that "Only 49% of graduates from the classes of 2009 to 2011 had found a full-time job within a year of finishing school, compared with 73% for students who graduated in the three years prior." Despite a plethora of such reports, students don't seem to care, and I have often wondered why. Could there be a great deal of truth in the report's simplistic/sarcastic comment?:
Many students nonetheless express optimism, though perhaps that's simply the Lake Wobegon effect: They might believe they're all above-average after years of positive reinforcement from their parents. In the same vein, they may see themselves as exceptions to the rules of the job market.
And then there is the whole aspect of athletics versus academics.
We might even cut down the number of classes we offer, and reduce the numbers of full-time instructors, but never shall we even marginally reduce our commitment to athletics. It is similar to the maniacal Republicans adamantly holding the line on military budget. Exhibit B: This Bloomberg report on the supremacy of athletics at public institutions:
Rutgers funneled $28.5 million from the university budget and student fees into sports, the most among 54 U.S. public universities in the biggest football conferences, based on data compiled by Bloomberg for the fiscal year ended last June. It was at least the second straight year at the top of the list for the state university of New Jersey, despite cost-cutting after lawmakers and faculty protested that academics were losing out.
(To see Bloomberg's data on sports spending at Rutgers and 53 other schools, click here.)
"Rutgers puts too much money into athletics at the cost of basically every other department," said Stephen Sweeney, the Democratic president of the New Jersey Senate, in an e-mail. He applauded efforts by Athletic Director Tim Pernetti to increase revenue. At the same time, he said, "the faculty, student body and the families of students who are supporting them through school simply pay too much."
So, ok, those are at the undergrad levels. The typical cure offered by the higher education industry is, well, more schooling. So, we then have excited people going in for PhDs in fields like history, which is Exhibit C:
If it were not for the fact that it is a brilliantly sunny and warm spring day, this would be one hell of a depressing Monday!

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The 2011 9/11 Patriot Day Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. with a "gathering" of participants and the public.
At 7:30 p.m., the program begins with a welcoming, presentation of colors, and the National Anthem during which fire trucks from Deepwater and Port Norris will raise their ladders symbolizing the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.
There will be numerous speakers throughout the evening with the keynote address being given by Salem County Prosecutor John T. Lenahan.
The evening will also include numerous other speakers, video presentations and music.
Steel retrieved from the ruins of the World Trade Center which was presented to Salem County will also be on display.
All from Salem County are invited to attend this special tribute.
The fairgrounds are located on U.S. Route 40 west of Cowtown.


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NEW ORLEANS -- A federal judge says a settlement has been reached in a lawsuit that accused BP of killing turtles as it burns oil from its blown-out Gulf well.
U.S. District Judge Carl Barbier said Friday that lawyers would be in court later in the day to announce details.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Animal Welfare Institute and other groups said they were virtually certain turtles have been caught and burned in the corrals BP is using to capture and burn oil.
The lawsuit accused BP PLC of violating the Endangered Species Act.
Mark Proegler, a spokesman for the oil giant, said Thursday that the company has tried to avoid accidentally burning turtles. He said crews in boats look for turtles before oil is burned. He said they can stop the burns if any turtles are spotted.


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Sen. John Sampson, leader of the majority Senate Democratic Conference, calls the 51-page document a road map that would reject new taxes and keep state spending increases below inflation. It would reject new soda and cigarette taxes proposed by the Paterson administration and keep state spending increases below the inflation rate, he said.
The proposal would maintain many of Paterson's proposed cuts to state agency budgets. Sampson said it would close the $9.2 billion budget deficit projected for the 2010-11 fiscal year. "This is a very difficult budget," said Sen. Liz Krueger, a Manhattan Democrat. "New York State is in very difficult economic times."
The senators' proposal would keep most college tuition assistance grants, close three prisons instead of four, cut Medicaid spending, keep state parks and historic sites open, and hold the state's Environmental Protection Fund at $222 million.
Joseph Pennisi, the Senate Finance Committee secretary, said the state's current budget is $133 billion, putting the proposal for the coming year about $3 billion higher. The plan would push some of this year's costs into later years. Both the Senate and Paterson proposals project a $4.1 billion decrease for the state Labor Department, reflecting a decline in federal stimulus funds for unemployment claims.
Other provisions would legalize mixed martial arts and extend film production tax credits, as Paterson proposed, but reject wine sales in grocery stories and a provision requiring DNA records from misdemeanor offenders.
The Senate plan would also create a film post-production tax credit, impose an excise tax on little cigars, impose sales tax on hotel rooms booked over the Internet and restructure tobacco settlement bonds to raise revenue. It would revise the administration's proposed payroll tax hike for New York City businesses to support the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
The Senate was expected to go into session Monday afternoon, and a budget vote was expected later in the day.
"We are pleased to see that the Senate, for the most part, accepts the deficit reductions that we have made," Paterson said. He questioned whether the Senate plan to raise revenues would "pass muster."
Speaker Sheldon Silver was talking Monday to other members of the Assembly's Democratic majority, and the outcome of that will guide his budget discussions with other legislative leaders, spokesman Dan Weiller said. The state's new fiscal year starts April 1.


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HOUSE . . . . . . . No. 4145
Section 76 contained in the engrossed Bill making appropriations for the fiscal year 2010 for the maintenance of the departments, boards, commissions, institutions and certain activities of the Commonwealth, for interest, sinking fund and serial bond requirements and for certain permanent improvements (see House, No. 4129), which had been returned by His Excellency the Governor with recommendation of amendment (for message, see Attachment H of House, No. 4139). June 30, 2009.
An Act prohibiting health care facilities from charging for certain services .
Whereas, The deferred operation of this act would tend to defeat its purpose, which is to prohibit forthwith health care facilities from charging for certain services , therefore it is hereby declared to be an emergency law, necessary for the immediate preservation of the public convenience.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 51H of chapter 111 of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (d) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(d) The department shall adopt regulations prohibiting a health care facility from charging or seeking reimbursement for services provided as a result of the occurrence of a health-care associated infection or serious reportable event. A health care facility shall not charge or seek reimbursement for a health-care associated infection or serious reportable event that the facility has determined, through a documented review process and under regulations adopted by the department, was: ( i ) preventable; (ii) within its control; and (iii) unambiguously the result of a system failure based on the health care provider's policies and procedures.
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NEW YORK — Here are some Yankees notes for your Wednesday morning. Follow @brendankutynj and @jorgeccastillo for updates.
TODAY: The Yankees (19-19) travel to Citi Field to face the Mets (19-19) in the third of four Subway Series games. First pitch is at 7:10 p.m. See it on MY 9/ESPN. Hear it on WFAN 660 AM/101.9 FM.
MATCHUP: Yankees righty Masahiro Tanaka (5-0, 2.57 ERA) vs. Mets righty Rafael Montero (ML debut).
TANAKA UNIMPRESSED: Asked whether he felt the first two Subway Series games had any extra juice than other regular season games he's seen, the 25-year-old Japanese righty basically said nope. "Nothing too much in particular," he said via translator Shingo Horie. "Just felt like there was a lot of Mets fans in the stadium as well."
MONTERO PUMPED: Of course, Montero is going to be pumped about everything. He's the Mets' hottest pitching prospect, and he's making his big-league debut. But, he said, he's particularly excited to face Tanaka, also a rookie, albeit a $155-million one. "I've just seen him pitch on TV," Montero said. "Yes, of course, I'm really happy."
JOE OPTIMISTIC: If you can call it that. Manager Joe Girardi after Tuesday's loss: "We're not buried yet." Well, all right then.
STAY HOT: Here's some wishful thinking, Yankees fans. Brian McCann hit the ball hard each time he was up Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with a bomb of a homer. He entered the night hitting .213.
STAY NOT: Jacoby Ellsbury is 4-for-34 in since May 4, when his batting average was at .346. He's hitting .291 now.
GOING STREAKING? If you're Yangervis Solarte, you are. Solarte's hot again, hitting 14-for-28 during his eight-game hitting streak.
May 14, 1996: Dwight Gooden throws the Yankees' eighth no-hitter, beating the Mariners, 2-0, at Yankee Stadium. Throws 134 pitches. Strikes out five, walks six.
May 14, 1967: Mickey Mantle clubs 500th career homer off Baltimore's Stu Miller in a 6-5 win at Yankee Stadium. It provided the go-ahead run.
QUESTION OF THE DAY: When Michael Pineda returns, who should keep their spot in the rotation: David Phelps or Vidal Nuno?


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June 18, 2014
Gaylene Miller's wedding was a little more stressful than most. But then again, she wouldn't have had it any other way.
An accomplished seamstress, Miller not only made her own wedding dress but also sewed dresses for her mother and her two sisters, and the ring bearer's suit. While this may seem like an overwhelming ordeal for the average bride, for Miller, it was just like any other day.
As owner of Fabric Boutique & Bridal in Grass Valley, a typical day for Miller includes tailoring, hemming, making countless alterations or simply patching someone's favorite pair of jeans. The piles of projects underway in her West Main Street store are a testament to her skill and expertise. And don't let the mess fool you — she knows just where everything is.
"This year I had three girls from Nevada Union sew with me for their senior projects," said Miller. "They came away saying, 'Wow, we respect you as a seamstress. We now understand what you go through."
For the past three years Miller has ordered and fitted tuxedos for boys associated with the Cinderella Project, which provides low-income young people with clothing and accessories for the prom and other special events. Over the years, Cinderella Project coordinator Sarah Gordon has come to truly appreciate Miller's talents.
"Gaylene can do absolutely anything when it comes to alterations," she said. "She can make a size 12 dress into a size 2 or the opposite. I've seen her put two dresses together to make one. She makes sure our boys are dressed from top to bottom. You can tell they feel like a million bucks. Some have never had that feeling before."
Growing up in Gridley, Miller became interested in sewing at the age of 4. She sewed her dolls' clothes by hand because her mother wouldn't let her use the sewing machine. Finally, her mother caved in, and at age 8, Miller made her first skirt and vest using the machine. But it was her meticulous hand stitching that caught the attention of judges in 4-H competitions.
"They complimented me on my sewing, then said they wanted to see what I'd made by hand," said Miller.
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Miller's first job in high school was at a Gridley fabric store, which led to another fabric store job in Auburn and yet another in Grass Valley. When Miller's boss at Hart's Fabric in Grass Valley was ready to close his doors in 1999, Miller opened her own business that same year. Since then, Fabric Boutique & Bridal has been a full-line fabric store. In addition to selling dresses, suits and tuxes on consignment, she carries new wedding and prom dresses, as well as rental tuxes and other accessories. For every dress bought from Miller's new line, she will throw in $50 in free alterations.
She is also known for her expert alterations and for making custom clothing, including wedding dresses.
"I love revamping modern vintage wedding dresses," Miller said. "I recently put a v-back into an old dress and made another one for a bride based on Bella's wedding dress in 'Twilight.'"
She is also doing "production line" work for a local designer, which involves making a large quantity of the same dress.
But the best part of her job, says Miller, are the smiles. "I love the look on people's faces, especially the teenagers once they've been fitted with the right dress or tuxedo," she said. "I love the look on a bride's mother's face during the final fitting."
Gordon praised Miller for giving the Cinderella Project students the same treatment she gives her high-end customers.
"You can tell Gaylene loves what she does," she said. "When the boys come in for tuxedo fittings, it's clear she understands the whole self-esteem piece. She understands how important it is to be a part of something that would otherwise be out of reach. For some it's the first time someone has said, 'You deserve this.' She is an incredible resource and an asset to the community. I'm a huge fan."
To contact staff writer Cory Fisher, email her at email@example.com or call 530-477-4203.


text: Washington Housing Activity Showing Signs of Revival RISMEDIA, Nov. 9, 2007-Pending sales perked up around Western Washington in October, reversing four months of month-to-month declines, according to new figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS). The report also shows some slowing in both listing activity and price appreciation. Brokers reported 6,127 pending sales (offers made and accepted, but not yet closed) across the 19 counties served by Northwest MLS. That total includes 379 more transactions than September (a 6.6% gain), but still lagged activity of a year ago. Compared to the same month a year ago, October�s pending sales were down about 28%. MLS members added 11,785 new listings to inventory - the fewest number since February when they added 11,333 new listings. With those additions, there were 47,381 active listings of single family homes and condominiums in the MLS system, about 31% more than a year ago. The current selection includes 40,252 single family homes with an area-wide median asking price of $375,000 and 7,129 condominiums, listed at a median price of $289,900. Prices for sales that were completed during October were essentially unchanged from a year ago, but closer examination shows wide variation among the 19 counties. Seven counties had slight drops (most less than 2%) and five counties had double-digit price gains compared to 12 months ago. For the four-county Puget Sound region, prices for last month�s closed sales of single family homes and condominiums combined rose about 1.3% from a year ago, increasing to $344,250 from $339,950. NWMLS director Joe Spencer, president of John L. Scott, Inc. described current conditions as the �Buy Zone� and �the perfect buyer�s market.� Looking at the housing market graphically over the past 25 years, it�s evident there are periods when conditions make it the perfect time to buy a home, he explained. �The numbers show the housing market typically has a six to seven year boom, followed by a two year decline. This decline represents an ideal opportunity to buy because homes can be purchased at a premium value - and that�s exactly what we�re experiencing in the Puget Sound region,� Spencer stated. Combine this with low interest rates and a healthy supply of homes to choose from and you have yourself the perfect buyer�s market,� he added. Mike Welty of Liberty Financial Group in Bellevue said he is seeing the return of the jumbo product, better pricing and greater flexibility. (In general, jumbo loans are for $417,000 or more.) Rates are still very good, he noted, even as the industry has returned to more prudent underwriting and scrutiny. �Equity, income and good credit are still necessary to get the most favorable terms for a mortgage,� Welty added. Acknowledging some industry associates are complaining about the lack of available mortgage products, he said �We have greater flexibility and a broader range of mortgage products� than he has seen in his first 20 years in the business. �A qualified buyer can get a great deal today,� he emphasized. Despite slower activity, brokers remain optimistic, citing steady population growth, job creation and a demand for median-priced homes near job centers that outstrips supplies as factors that are contributing to the area�s relatively strong and stable real estate market. �The market is stabilizing in South Sound and buyer confidence is shoring up,� said NWMLS director Dick Beeson, broker/owner of Windermere Real Estate/Commencement Associates in Tacoma. He reports brisk traffic at open houses as more buyers are realizing the bottom of the market may be here and not likely to continue much longer. NWMLS figures show http://rismedia.com/wp/2007-11-08/regional-spotlight-washington-housing-activity-showing-signs-of-revival/


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BIRMINGHAM, Alabama - A federal bankruptcy judge today issued his written order confirming Jefferson County's plan to exit bankruptcy, which includes scheduled sewer rate hikes to re-pay the $1.8 billion being borrowed to refinance its sewer system debt.
Thomas Bennett, chief U.S. Bankruptcy Judge for the Northern District of Alabama, issued the 79-page order based on a confirmation hearing he held this week in Birmingham. On Thursday evening, after giving his oral ruling from the bench, he went over the proposed written order with attorneys for the county and one attorney who opposed the plan and who says he will appeal.
"The plan, as previously modified and as modified by any modifications made at the confirmation hearing, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED," according to Bennett's written order.
Bennett's order was based on a proposed order submitted by the county.
For the most part, the county will be out of bankruptcy once it finalizes the sale of warrants being issued to refinance the sewer debt, which the county says it plans to do on Dec. 3.
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Among the findings or rulings In the order Bennett:
- Found that the evidence submitted at this week's hearing "demonstrates that the economic assumptions underlying the Plan: (a) are reasonable, persuasive, and credible; (b) have not been credibly controverted by other evidence; and (c) establish that the Plan affords all creditors the potential for the greatest economic return from the County's assets. Therefore, confirmation of the Plan is in the best interests of all Creditors, given the complex nature of the Case, and will result in a feasible adjustment of the County's debts."
- Approved the compromises and settlements agreements made with existing creditors, who had agreed to shave more than $1.4 billion off the county's sewer debt.
- Approved the planned sewer rate hikes to cover the cost of the remaining $1.8 billion that is being refinanced over 40 years.
- Validated and confirmed the new sewer warrants once have been executed.
- Fired the receiver who had been appointed (before the county filed bankruptcy) by a state court to control and set sewer rates for the financially failing sewer system on behalf of creditors. The receiver, John Young had his powers stripped while the county is in bankruptcy.
- Barred anyone from starting or continuing any lawsuit or other legal action related to any sewer released claims or ratepayer claims - including the portion of one sewer customer lawsuit that remains in state court.
- Found that the $25.7 million in legal and consultant fees the county spent during its bankruptcy case was reasonable.
- Ordered that the bankruptcy court will continue jurisdiction over the case to "enter appropriate orders in aid of implementation of the plan."


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*So, how about that first half shooting clinic?
Seton Hall was 0-17 from three. 8-35 overall (23%).
Syracuse shot 30%. 1-8 from three-point range in the first half.
Normally, 44 is a good number for Syracuse but that as an overall shooting percentage does not fit any description as "good" as it relates to this game.
Did both teams have to pour tomato juice on themselves to get that shooting stink off them?
Man, my eyes still hurt from watching that.
Give SU some props for putting together a 60% second half to balance the scales somewhat, but still, brutal to watch.
Hopefully that will be the first and last time SU shoots like that in Big East play or a better team will take a win like that away from the Orange.
*A lot of stat lines go Seton Hall's way in the box score, but the Pirates controlling points in the paint 34-22 is a bit of a concern. If they had had scrapped together a few more shots from the outside, that could have been a deadly combination to an upset.
Herb Pope had a solid game with 14 points and 20 rebounds, so he accounts for a bulk of this, but it is something to tuck away in the back of your mind for when Syracuse sees some bigger teams up ahead.
*I get the old jokes about SU at the free throw line, but this was painful to see.
17-36 in this game. Kris Joseph was a big part of that stat as he struggled the most (8-17), but no one who took a significant amount of free throws did very well.
*Seton Hall out rebounded Syracuse 44-32. Again, Pope was huge inside with 20 of those 44, and Robinson added 14, but I wouldn't expect the number to be that inflated for this team against Syracuse. To be fair, Seton Hall grabbed a ton of boards off missed three's(and there was 25 of those). Point is, they got them.
*I mentioned on my radio show Friday that I'd be curious to see if Syracuse could be "self starters" in this game. This one didn't exactly have big moment written all over it. Noon game against a struggling 7-8 team that wasn't nationally televised after a week off.
Syracuse has proven they can play well in big spots with a big audience watching. Could they do it, especially defensively, in a random conference game like this?
Not this one. The bad shooting was contagious and it turned into a "just hold on and win" type of game.
Oh well, we'll see how they do in this spot next time. Watch how the energy level changes Tuesday night at MSG vs St.John's. Only natural I guess.
*My main beef with Scoop Jardine in this game was he took too many three's. He went 1-6 in this game. Hey, almost everyone shot bad out there, but he took a few too many on a day he clearly didn't have it. Had he stuck his strengths in this game (inside the three-point line) I think his boxscore rounds out better. The plays he made late in the game showed that.
*I get where Fab Melo is in his development and that we have to be patient with that, but one of these games eventually his absence will be felt. Think of a game where Rick Jackson gets into foul trouble and Baye Moussa Keita struggles. What then? Hope the guards shoot the lights out and Kris Joseph is rolling, that is what.
*Dion Waiters struggled a bit and had a quiet game. His only highlight was a nice drive and dish to James Southerland early in the game, then he wasn't much of a factor.m
*Shame to see James Southerland's recent hot streak come to an end. He had been averaging 11 points in his last 4 games. SU could have used his shooting streak in a game like this where everyone else was cold. He lined up a couple early attempts, missed, and that was really it from him.
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An updated version of this story is now available at MassLive.Republican state Sen. Scott P. Brown was elected Massachusetts' next U.S. Senator Tuesday by winning a special election to fill the seat vacated by the death of the late Edward M. Kennedy, according to the Associated Press. In so doing he completed a shocking comeback that instantly revived the state's GOP, and could kill Washington's plan for a health care bill. He was victorious over Massachusetts' Attorney General Martha M. Coakley, a Democrat, and Libertarian Joseph L. Kennedy. The loss by the once-favored Coakley for the seat that Kennedy held for nearly half a century signaled big political problems for the president's party this fall when House, Senate and gubernatorial candidates are on the ballot nationwide. More immediately, Brown will become the 41st Republican in the 100-member Senate, which could allow the GOP to block the president's health care legislation and the rest of Obama's agenda. Democrats needed Coakley to win for a 60th vote to thwart Republican filibusters. More details on MassLive shortly.
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A high street bank is launching a service that allows people to transfer money simply by using their mobile phone. The app is to be made available to consumers across the UK.
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The Barclays Pingit allows users to send and receive cash to anyone with a UK current account and mobile phone number, without having to share bank details.
The app, which is free both to download and use, links the user's current account with their phone number; those sending money only need to know the recipient's mobile number.
Only Barclays current account customers can initially use the app, but a later UK-wide version aimed at all current account customers aged over 18, regardless of their bank or building society, is planned from early March.
To send money, customers can use the app available on iOS, Android and Blackberry, or they can register online to receive payments regardless of what type of phone they use.
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Antony Jenkins, chief executive, Barclays retail and business banking said the app could "revolutionise" the way people send and receive money.
He said: "For friends splitting the cost of dinner, repaying a borrowed £10 or people sending money to a son or daughter at university, it's free, quick, convenient, secure, and easy to use.
"You can send and receive money in seconds, without having to enter account details."
Payments must range between £1 and £300 and the maximum someone can receive in a day is £5,000.
Barclays said transfers were as safe as any other banking transaction and the app was protected by a five digit code set by the user.
Africa in the lead
Africa is way ahead of much of Europe when it comes to transferring money via mobiles. Kenya launched the M-Pesa mobile money transfer system back in 2007. The system has been embraced by developing countries where few people have access to a bank account but many have a mobile phone.
Rachel Springall, spokeswoman for comparison website Moneyfacts, said: "Whilst this feature strives to be a secure service, customers need to ensure that they input the correct mobile number on outset and that they are careful when making transfers so as not to select the wrong amount.
"It will be interesting to see how other lenders react to this release, especially since the launch of mobile banking as a whole has met many customers day-to-day banking needs."
Cashless society?
Author of the brands and marketing blog Communities Dominate Brands, Tomi Ahonen says we are quickly moving towards a society that no longer has a need for money, and Turkey could be the first country to get there.
He wrote: "Visa said in 2011 that the future of payments is mobile. Yes, we've had cheques and plastic money in credit cards and bank debit cards, and contactless payments like Oyster and Octopus cards, and e-money like Paypal. But none of those killed cash."
He added: "Kenya, Somaliland, Estonia, South Korea and many other countries are in the race to be the first to eliminate cash and replace it with mobile money…. But the first country to give a definite date was Turkey, who said in 2011 that by 2025 Turkey will end the manufacturing of cash. Wow. After thousands of years of cash, we will live to see the end of cash, and Turkey may well become the first cash-less country in the world."
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – The NFL draft is quickly approaching. The Browns, with two first-round picks, have already spoken about the importance of this off-season. With the fourth pick, they will have options. A hot-button topic is the position of quarterback, and one who could get consideration is Texas A&M's showstopper, Johnny Manziel. His play on the field – as well as some off his off-field choices – has caused him to become somewhat of a lightning rod.
This piece, filled with stories, highlights, national scouting reports and photos, is a look at the controversial football star who is looking to grow his legend in the NFL.
Manziel's bio-blast
Name: Jonathan Paul Manziel
Nickname: Johnny Football
Height: 5-11 3/4
Weight: 207 lbs.
Hands: 9 7/8
40-yard dash: 4.68 (No. 4 among QB's at Scouting Combine)
Broad jump: 9'5" (T4 among QB's)
Vertical jump: 31.5" (No. 5 among QB's)
3-cone drill: 6.75 seconds (No. 2 among QB's)
20-yard drill: 4.03 (No. 1 among QB's)
Date of birth: December 6, 1992 (age 21)
Birthplace: Tyler, Texas
High School: Kerrville, TX
2013 stats: Passing – 300-429 (69.9%), 4114 yards, 37 TDs, 13 INTs.
Rushing – 144 carries, 759 yards, 9 TDs.
2013 Awards: Chick-fil-A-Bowl Offensive MVP
2012 stats: Passing – 295-434 (68%), 3706 yards, 26 TDs, 9 INTs.
Rushing – 201 carries, 1410 yards, 21 TDs.
2012 Awards: Heisman Trophy, Davey O'Brien Award, Manning Award, Chic Harley Award, AP Player of the Year, Sporting News Player of the Year, All-American, SEC Offensive Player of the Year, First-team All-SEC, SEC Freshman of the Year, National Freshman of the Year, Cotton Bowl Offensive MVP.
Chris Fedor's Analysis
Manziel put together an impressive two-year career at Texas A&M and left his mark on college football. Despite not playing with the most talented teammates, Manziel led the Aggies to back-to-back nine-win seasons and capped off a memorable career by putting on a show against Duke in the Chick-fil-A Bowl, finishing with 382 passing yards and five total touchdowns.
A dynamic winner who leaves everything he has on the football field, Manziel has an infectious attitude, and makes everyone around him better. Is he smaller than some teams would prefer? Yes. Does he have a slight frame? Sure he does. But he also has tools that can't be taught.
After making many highlight reel plays in 2012 with his outstanding legwork, Manziel put in great work with QB-guru George Whitfield in the off-season prior to his sophomore year and learned to attack defenses from inside the pocket. He has plenty enough arm strength to make throws to all three levels accurately. He is also very precise on the move, with an ability to use various arm angles to deliver the ball in the face of a rush.
A natural playmaker, he has an innate ability to feel the rush to avoid sacks, and uses his creativity to extend plays. Johnny Football is a magician on the field, with an ability to torment defenses with his arms and legs.
Dane Brugler of CBSSports.com, who has Manziel ranked as the fourth QB in the class, has reservations about Manziel's ability to transition to the next level.
"A magician at quarterback, Manziel has the arm strength, competitive spirit and natural instincts that make him an exciting football player. But his decision-making and durability are strong question marks, making his transition to the NFL difficult to predict."
NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah used to be a scout for Browns, Eagles and Ravens. He has high praise for last year's Heisman Trophy winner.
"Manziel is the most creative quarterback I've evaluated in the last 10 years. He has an uncanny ability to feel pressure, escape the pocket, and make accurate throws on the move. He is also very skilled from inside the pocket. He has a live arm and is very accurate to all three levels despite throwing from a variety of platforms and arm angles. As a runner, he is sudden and is able to make defenders miss without gearing down. His lack of size and aggressive running style is the main concern. He seeks out contact as a runner. That has to change at the next level."
Mel Kiper Jr., from ESPN.com - the first person to have Manziel going first in his Mock Draft - thinks he is coming into the NFL at the right time.
"The modern NFL is a good fit for a player with Manziel's skill set. His competitiveness, ability to move and improvise and make throws off platform are all special skills, but he's also an effective pocket passer when he wants to be. He anticipates well and sees the whole field, and though he doesn't have great arm strength, he can make special throws with touch and precision both from the pocket and on the move. (He would deliver strikes with more velocity if he kept his feet underneath him consistently.) Yeah, I'm concerned that he'll allow himself to take too many hits, but he can learn not to. I also think he can prepare at an elite level."
NFL.com's Bucky Brooks has him as the second best quarterback in the draft, behind Teddy Bridgewater.
"Manziel's sensational improvisational game evokes memories of Fran Tarkenton and Doug Flutie. Yet, it is his dramatic progress as a pocket passer that has some scouts convinced he could be a star in a wide-open offense."
Rob Rang of CBSSports.com, who has Manziel ranked No. 13 in this class, giving him a first round grade.
"Manziel's vision, elusiveness and accuracy on the move make him a mesmerizing prospect who will almost surely be drafted higher than I rank him. While dynamic throughout his career -- including in the Aggies' thrilling comeback over Duke in the Chick-fil-A Bowl -- red flags were raised with mediocre performances against LSU and Missouri to end the regular season. Bottled in the pocket by both, Manziel was unable to throw his receivers open and he struggled. The NFL rule books have never been more accommodating to dual-threat passers, but consistent accuracy from the pocket remains the most critical element to quarterback play at the next level."
From ESPN.com's Todd McShay:
"Manziel has improved his arm strength, consistency with his ball placement and pocket presence this season, but what makes him special is his ability to improvise. He's the best at creating beyond the called play among QBs in this class, and he's one of the best I've seen at it in 15 years of evaluating prospects. The concerns with him involve his decision-making both on and off the field, and whether he can stay healthy given his lack of ideal size and style of play."
NFL.com's Gil Brandt has Manziel as the top prospect in the draft.
"Manziel (6-0, 205 pounds) is a unique athlete who produced 10,000 yards of offense in two seasons with the Aggies. He has great vision at quarterback."
From ESPN's Herm Edwards:
"He gets off the script at times. But the guy's been a productive player…. Quarterbacks get pushed up in the draft….. I worry about him like I worry about Michael Vick: Can he finish a season?"
Greg Gabriel of nationalfootballpost.com likes what he sees on film.
"Manziel is unique. He is not for everyone. The team that drafts him has to have a plan and play to his strengths. He is not nor will he ever be a conventional pro style drop back passer. While Manziel lacks ideal NFL quarterback size, there are top quarterbacks in the league that also possess less than ideal size. Drew Brees is list as being 6'0, but he isn't. Russell Wilson is under 5'11. If I had to compare Manziel to another NFL quarterback I would say he is part Wilson, part Brees and part Brett Favre. It obviously remains to be seen if he will have the success of those players."
Eric Galko, of Sporting News, says taking Manziel early in the draft is very risky.
"I don't believe Manziel is worth a Top 10 pick, and I think he's a gamble as a first-round quarterback in general. But that doesn't mean I don't think he's a future NFL starter.
For a team in today's NFL, a first-round pick is much more than a developmental quarterback — he immediately becomes the face of the franchise. Expectations soar, pressure mounts and from the moment the player is selected, the clock starts ticking. How long until he starts? When will he join the league's elite?
Manziel isn't ready to be an NFL starter — at least not one that can last. His game is predicated on elusiveness in the pocket, creativity as a runner and the ability to force defenses to hold their coverage longer than the average three-to-four seconds. The professional level is simply too fast, too big and too quick to adjust schematically for those attributes to remain Johnny Football's calling card."
From NFL Network's Kurt Warner:
"So intriguing because he's such a great playmaker, but has things he needs to work on mechanically in pocket. Needs to be able to make the easy throws in the pocket. Want to see him do more things in pocket."
SI.com's Chris Burke would be willing to put money on Manziel succeeding at the next level.
"Manziel is a flawed prospect, and some teams may include his behavior off the field in that statement. He's also remarkable at making plays out of nothing, plus is a far better passer than he's given credit for. Johnny Football can (and I wager will) succeed in the NFL."
Matt Miller from Bleacher Report says there are plenty of things to worry about with Manziel.
"The question marks with Manziel are as long as his impressive list of accomplishments. He's small for the position, expected to come in around 5'11" and 210 pounds. That's roughly the same size as Russell Wilson, though, and he's doing just fine as a professional. The other concern I hear most from NFL scouts isn't about Manziel's well-known night life, but about his style of play. He's an amazing athlete, but his run-around style that worked so well in the SEC is troubling to NFL teams that see a small quarterback running for his life in the pocket
The positives to Manziel's game are bigger than you might think. He's the most instinctive quarterback in this year's class and rates similar to Robert Griffin III in terms of his ability to process information on the fly and make adjustments as needed. Manziel also developed as a passer this year, showing much better ball placement on throws to all levels of the field. Add in his ability to make plays with his feet along with his high-level field vision and it's easy to see why NFL scouts love Manziel as much as they do."
From Mike Mayock of the NFL Network:
"Fascinating. Quicker than fast. Innate feel for game. Alabama tape great; he was a combination of Doug Flutie and Fran Tarkenton -- magic with ball in his hands. LSU and Missouri tapes were another matter; both defenses kept him in the pocket, and he was like a caged animal; accuracy not as good, decision-making poor. Those two tapes will cause a lot of teams to wonder if they ever can get him to be comfortable staying and winning games in the pocket….As quick as just about any QB I've ever seen in pocket. Question in league circles right now is: Is the kid just a little bit immature, or does it go beyond that? Is this the face of the franchise for our team with a top-10 pick. The kid is saying and doing all the right things. I want to buy in to him, I'm trying so hard, because I love the way he plays.''
ESPN's Ron Jaworski is still not buying into the hype surrounding Manziel.
"I'm not crazy about (Manziel). I wouldn't take him in the first three rounds….I do not see very many redeeming qualities in his game that project him to be a first-round pick, a second-round pick…I think he's a third-round pick and maybe later. Right now, I see Johnny Manziel as a project. He's a great college player but his game, in my opinion, does not project well to the NFL. The anticipatory throws are not there. The mechanics are inconsistent. He needs to learn to drive the football."
Will Manziel be a Top 10 pick?
This year's quarterback class got a bit weaker when Brett Hundley, Marcus Mariota and Bryce Petty decided to return to college. The number of teams drafting in the Top 10 needing a new quarterback outweigh the number of first-round worthy signal callers. It will cause one, maybe even two, to unexpectedly slip into the first round. Manziel does belong in that group, and will be a hot commodity by the time May rolls around, starting with the team picking first.
1. Houston Texans - They have a new head coach, Bill O'Brien, who will want his new quarterback. A talented team, with a very good supporting cast, Manziel would electrify the city and contend for Offensive Rookie of the Year throwing to WRs Andre Johnson and DeAndre Hopkins. One look at the roster and it's easy to see Houston rising to the top of the division once again with Johnny Football. However, he doesn't seem to be O'Brien's kind of drop-back, pocket passer that he's had during his time in the NFL and at Penn State. And he's not the best quarterback in the draft. Unfortunately, the money spent on billboards hoping to bring Manziel to Houston could end up being a waste.
2. St. Louis Rams - While many people continue to ignore the Rams when it comes to quarterback, I wouldn't be so sure. Yes, they have a lot of money invested in Sam Bradford. But having two first round picks could allow them to take a gamble on the position if they don't feel like they have seen enough from the 2010 first-overall pick. I admit that it's a long shot for them to pass on another premiere position and gamble on the quarterback, but Manziel on the St. Louis turf, with the defense they're building there, and a weapon like Tavon Austin, could be a new chapter of the Greatest Show on Turf.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars - The Jaguars started over again last year and by the end of the season, looked like a team with some promise for the future. The one thing that needs to change is quarterback. Blaine Gabbert has been a failure and Chad Henne is nothing more than a backup. Jacksonville head coach Gus Bradley was in Seattle when the Seahawks selected Russell Wilson in the third round, so he knows the value of getting an answer at quarterback. The Jags invested in their offensive line last year with Manziel's former teammate Luke Joeckel. They could be reunited as Jacksonville finally finds a player that fills the seats and electrifies a city.
4. Cleveland Browns - No team in the draft needs to find an answer at quarterback more than the Browns, who have had 20 different starters since 1999. The long-term answer is not on the roster, and the regime's number one goal, written on the walls in Berea, is to find a great quarterback. Whether it's Manziel, Teddy Bridgewater, or Blake Bortles, one of them will likely be playing in Cleveland in 2014. Manziel is not everyone's quarterback and the offense in Cleveland would have to be tailored to him. But he would bring the Browns another playmaker for their evolving offense and his attitude is exactly what the team needs to end the days of being the NFL doormat.
5. Oakland Raiders - When the depth chart reads "Terrelle Pryor and Matt McGloin" there are problems at quarterback. Oakland is one of the least-talented teams in the league so they could go a lot of directions with their first pick. If Manziel slips past Cleveland, which is unlikely, Oakland would be a great landing spot. The Raiders need someone to breathe life into their dying franchise.
8. Minnesota Vikings - They pick eighth, so unless the other teams are scared away by Manziel's off-the-field party habits, the Vikings are probably too far away. With RB Adrian Peterson continuing to rack up the miles, Minnesota will need to find a quarterback so they can take advantage of the remainder of his prime years. It appears they whiffed on Christian Ponder in 2011 and Josh Freeman is in limbo after getting signed midway through the season.
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GOODRICH, MI – In less than a week Goodrich School District will officially hire a new superintendent to take over starting July 1.
Scott Bogner, current superintendent for Grant School District, was offered the position last week and final arrangement should be made on Monday, he said.
"The Goodrich job was just honestly a good fit for both of us, the board and me. And I'm looking forward to going in there and helping those kids," Bogner said. "I think what I bring to Goodrich is I bring six years of (experiences) that have made me wiser."
Bogner has been superintendent in Grant since 2006. Before that he was the high school principal in Evart School District for nine years. He also worked in Marion School District for 10 years, where he was first a teacher and ended as the high school assistant principal and athletic director.
Bogner and his wife, Carol, have two children: 23-year-old Kaitlin and 18-year-old Brandon.
A group of eight district employees visited Grant Public Schools May 22 to see Grant Superintendent Scott Bogner in his own environment, said Goodrich School Board Trustee Jeff Gardner. A second interview took place Wednesday and an offer was made Wednesday evening, he said.
"Scott Bogner was clearly the front runner after the first interview," Gardner said. "After the site visit it was clear that he could build teams. He collaborates with all employees and ... has really, really strong leadership skills."
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Bogner, 50, grew up in the Detroit area and moving to Goodrich would get him closer to his father who still lives near Detroit, he said.
Goodrich and Grant school districts are similar in size and Bogner said he believes it's the perfect size. It's big enough for the students to get involved with a variety of opportunities but small enough to still have the small town feel, he said.
"It's the same size district I'm in now. I'm familiar with this size district and the politics that go on in a school district of that size," Bogner said. "I'm excited. I have a really good job here in Grant and it's really been my pleasure to serve this community and these kids and I'm also really looking forward to working with the challenges that come with Goodrich. … Good things are going to happen."
Goodrich Superintendent John Fazer made the decision in March to retire at the end of June. With a month left, Fazer said the main focus is to balance the district's budget.
Although Bogner won't begin his new position until after Fazer is done, Fazer said the transition will be smooth.
"We're just wrapping up a lot of issues that finish the school year preparing things for next year. … I'm looking forward to working with Scott for a couple of days to get him acclimated to the district," said Fazer, who worked with Bogner on a few projects when he worked in the west side of the state. "He's an experienced superintendent. I don't see any problems at all with Scott. I think the transition will be great. … I've enjoyed my three years with Goodrich and I wish Scott Bogner and the district all the best."
Bogner will come into the district at the end of the district's bond construction and will also be on board when it comes time to call back some teachers that the board approved to layoff earlier this month.
He said he hopes to open the lines of communication with the union representatives from the start and keep the conversation going to discuss how to best benefit the students.
Goodrich is no different than any other school district and the budget is crucial, Bogner said.
"I don't think you can spend more money than you have. … The first plan of action is to make sure the budget is stabilized. That would be No. 1," he said. "I know that Goodrich in the past has dealt with declining enrollment which is not uncommon either. More of that's going to happen. … We have to sit down as adults and see how the kids benefit because it's all about the kids."
The transition has already begun, Bogner said. He plans to finish up things in Grant while making connections in Goodrich to be able to hit the ground running, he said.


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West Linn police are investigating six vehicle break-ins that occurred overnight.
Sgt. Dave Kempas, West Linn police spokesman, said the break-ins occurred "within walking distance of one another" around the east end of Rosemont Road. He said the vehicle owners discovered and reported the incidents between 8 and 9 a.m. today.
Kempas said thief -- or thieves -- gained entry by breaking the vehicles' windows.
He said victims reported losing a set of golf clubs, a purse and paperwork that included Social Security numbers.
"They broke in, so sometimes you can't prevent an incident," Kempas said. "But the lesson is don't leave valuables like golf clubs or a purse in your car."
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No charges have been filed against Terry and Sandy Dehko, the owners of a Fraser mom-and-pop grocery, yet the federal government has seized their bank account and crippled their small business. This David vs. Goliath tale is the latest outrage in federal takings that have confiscated billions of dollars from Americans without due process.
These abuses come despite multiple court rulings and federal legislation in 2000 that tried to put a leash on federal forfeiture law, signaling that it's time Congress passed tougher legislation to curb threats to constitutional property rights.
Since the U.S. Department of Justice's Asset Forfeiture Fund was established in 1986, the feds have used property forfeiture to deter criminal activity and to incentivize local governments to cooperate with federal anti-drug and anti-terrorism efforts. Under the 2001 Patriot Act, Congress expanded civil forfeiture to include cash transactions, requiring banks to report deposits of more than $10,000 to detect terror-related money-laundering schemes.
But this blunt instrument has instead been used to harass Americans like the Dehkos, owners of Schott's Supermarket on 14 Mile, who routinely deposit grocery cash proceeds of $7,000 to $9,000 in their bank because their store's insurance policy covers only $10,000 if their business is robbed.
Incredibly, the federal government suspects their activity is designed to circumvent the $10,000 cash reporting requirement. Under a secret warrant, the IRS in January cleaned out the store's entire bank account of about $35,000, or 40 percent of its net income, without any charges being filed.
"We weren't trying to hide anything," says Sandy Thomas, the Dehkos' daughter. "If we're guilty of money laundering, why haven't we been charged? And why has it taken eight months for us to prove to a judge that we're not criminals?"
The Dehkos are finally getting their day in court on Oct. 23.
"Last year alone, the government took in more than $4 billion in forfeiture money," said Institute for Justice Attorney Larry Salzman, who is representing the Fraser couple. "Thankfully, the Dehkos are prepared to go all the way to the Supreme Court if that's what it takes to vindicate the right to private property for Americans everywhere."
The feds' abuse of forfeiture law has been reviewed by the Supreme Court before, in 1993, when the justices marginally limited government powers.
Yet the lure of billions in seized assets to pad federal and local law enforcement budgets has proved an irresistible incentive for police to continue to push the forfeiture envelope.
In 2012, Russ Caswell had his family-owned hotel in Tewksbury, Mass., seized by the feds because its rooms had allegedly been used for drug transactions 30 times over two decades. The Caswells' livelihood was endangered despite their cooperation with the drug probe. The Justice Department intended to sell the hotel for $1.5 million and distribute 80 percent of the proceeds to the local police before a federal judge intervened last January, ruling that the government had exaggerated evidence and overstepped its authority.
"What country are we in?" asked a bewildered 68-year-old Caswell during the ordeal.
This abuse of due process must stop. In 2000, Congress, including the Dehkos' representative, Sander Levin, D-Royal Oak, passed the Civil Asset Forfeiture Reform Act, which requires a pre-seizure hearing if the government attempts to take a person's home or real estate. But no such hearing is required if the government takes cash, including an entire bank account, as happened to the Dehkos.
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The the American Association of University Professors-American Federation of Teachers Local 6075, which represents 1,950 academic staff members, reached a tentative agreement with the Detroit university in February and ratified it this week.
Union officials said last month the agreement preserved tenure and academic freedom, made wage and benefits changes, and established committees to "explore the use of technology in education and the changing realities of health care benefits."
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Syracuse, NY -- A Syracuse man said today that murder suspect Iris Resto's nephews forced him to lie about his knowledge of the case by escorting him to church at gunpoint for an interview with the pastor.
That was one of several occasions that Michael Fuentes said he thought Resto's group would kill him if he didn't do what they said.
Fuentes is one of the main witnesses in the prosecution of Resto on first-degree murder, enterprise corruption and conspiracy charges in a 2010 murder and attempted cover-up. (Read a summary of the case.)
Three people have already been convicted of shooting Luis Quinonez-Osorio outside a South Geddes Street gas station. Now, Senior Assistant District Attorney Melinda McGunnigle wants to prove Resto ordered the attack and tried to bribe Fuentes to cover it up.
Resto's son, Paul Santiago, has pleaded guilty to enterprise corruption in connection with his mother's case.
Fuentes testified that two armed people escorted him to a church last year on the city's Near West Side. There, they made him lie to the pastor, Fuentes said.
But the witness's testimony about what he told the pastor changed. First, Fuentes indicated that he confessed to his involvement with the murder. But later, he said that he only stated the innocence of the men who forced him there.
Fuentes said that he was scared Resto's relatives would kill him if he didn't do what they wanted.
The church episode was the second time that Fuentes had been forced at gunpoint to a location to lie about the murder, he told the jury. In October 2012, Fuentes testified he was forced to say that Resto and her son, Paul Santiago, were innocent.
Recordings were made on both occasions; however those were not played for the jury during Feuntes's testimony.
Resto's lawyer, Jarrod Smith, contends that Fuentes was part of a group that wanted Quinonez-Osorio killed. During trial, the lawyer repeatedly asked Fuentes if he was involved in planning the murder, but Fuentes denied it.
Fuentes also testified about the police sting that brought down longtime Syracuse lawyer Ezequiel Neuman. Neuman has admitted to trying to bribe Fuentes to keep him from testifying about the murder.
In May 2012, police placed a microphone on Fuentes during a meeting with Neuman. During the meeting, Neuman offered him $50,000 to keep from testifying in the murder trial.
Fuentes told the jury today that he believed that if he had taken the bribe and testified anyway, that Resto's group would have killed him.
During the meeting, Neuman became suspicious that Fuentes was wired, the witness testified. Neuman grabbed Fuentes. That's when Fuentes said he uttered a "safe word" that brought police in.
That meeting led to Neuman's arrest. The disbarred lawyer is expected to testify against Resto next week.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State teammates shake their heads and smile when they think about what sophomore defensive lineman Johnathan Hankins could do this season. He's massive, he's explosive, he's filled with potential, he's still a bit of a question mark and he's unlike anything the Buckeyes have seen in a while.
Basically, he stands for everything the 2011 Buckeyes are facing as a team as well.
Ohio State reports for preseason camp this weekend -- the freshman did on Saturday, the upperclassmen checked into the team hotel Sunday -- and kicks off practice on Monday. The Buckeyes are replacing 11 starters, including seven on defense and a quarterback on offense, facing the five-game suspensions of three other offensive starters and adjusting to new coach Luke Fickell, who this week is still finalizing logistics such as how he'll have the team select captains and how practice will be run.
There's reason to wonder and to worry, and reason for excitement and expectations.
Just like with Hankins, a second-year player from Dearborn Heights, Mich.
"He's probably a guy who showed as much flash as anyone at times last year and through the spring," Fickell said. "He played about 15 snaps a game last year, and we're going to need a lot more from him."
Having dropped his weight to around 335 pounds, according to Fickell, Hankins is the kind of pocket-exploding defensive tackle the Southeastern Conference has hoarded in recent years -- but who hasn't been seen much on the OSU roster. Yet Hankins might end up playing on the edge of the defensive line a fair amount, too, because Fickell thinks junior Garrett Goebel, a potential starter, plays his best football at nose tackle.
"So does that mean you have to move Johnathan outside a little bit more so you can get your four best [defensive linemen] in there?" Fickell asked. "That's what we need to find out in camp."
That's just one thing, among many. There isn't a single position group on either side of the ball where the Buckeyes can say 'yes, we're set,' but the defensive line may offer as many reasons for hope as any group. Add Adam Bellamy to John Simon, Nathan Williams, Hankins and Goebel and Ohio State has a solid first five ahead of an intriguing group of redshirt and true freshmen.
Hankins wasn't the highest-touted recruit in the 2010 class, but he contributed as much as any true freshman a year ago. Now he's something for the younger Buckeyes to aspire to. The largest Buckeye is offensive lineman Chris Carter from John F. Kennedy High School, an offensive lineman that Fickell said gained 11 pounds to reach 390 pounds despite doing summer conditioning with the Buckeyes. Carter himself said he's now down to about 375.
"Big Hank used to be Big Hank, but now you look at him and say, 'Is Hank losing weight or is he just standing next to Chris Carter?'" Fickell said.
It's easy to be big. It's more difficult to be big and light on your feet, and that's the territory Hankins is trying to occupy.
"He takes on double teams and he makes plays," linebacker Andrew Sweat said. "Linebackers are very appreciative of that."
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Final Bright 74 Study Open House Takes Place Sept. 14
Supporters and oppositions will have one more chance to share their thoughts on the Bright 74 Study.
Dearborn Co.'s Bryant Will Be Reds' Hometown Hero Monday
A retired Army Master Sergeant from Dearborn County is set to be honored by the Cincinnati Reds.
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The Florence Police Department has identified the victim in Thursday's morning's shooting.
Police Have Bank Robbery Suspect In Custody
Lawrenceburg Police say they have a bank robbery suspect in custody.
Report: Indiana Is The 4th Freest State In The U.S.
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Poll Gives Leads To Bayh, Holcomb, Trump
A new poll shows Democrat Evan Bayh leading Republican Todd Young in the race for Indiana's U.S. Senate seat.
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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- William J. Hunt, 75, of Toms River, N.J., a former vice president of sales who is remembered as a devoted family man, died Friday in Community Hospital, Toms River.
Born and reared in Stapleton, he lived in his native community for 40 years, until relocating to Hazlet, N.J., and then to Toms River.
After attending McKee High School, the Korean war veteran served in the U.S. Navy from 1952 to 1956.
Mr. Hunt was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.
He enjoyed playing cards, golfing and trips to Atlantic City, but spending time with his grandchildren was his absolute favorite.
"His family was most important to him," said his daughter, Susan Murphy.
Mr. Hunt regularly attended mass at St. Joseph's R.C. Church, Toms River.
Surviving, along with his daughter, Susan, are his wife of 49 years, the former Betty Falloon; his two sons, William Jr. and Timothy, and 12 grandchildren.
Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his daughter, Kathy Gresco.
The funeral will be Tuesday from the Timothy Ryan Funeral Home, Toms River, with a mass at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph's Church. Burial will follow in Brig. Gen. William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Arneytown, N.J.


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From The Changing Illinois Environment: Critical Trends , Summary Report of the Critical Trends Assessment Project
This summary report is an integrated synopsis of the seven-volume technical report prepared for the Critical Trends Assessment Project. CTAP investigators drew heavily upon the work of many different agencies, chief among them the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. To save space, data and documents drawn from outside sources were credited in this synopsis to the ENR divisions that authored the respective volumes of the CTAP technical report; original sources are credited in full in the volumes listed below.
From Volume 1: Air Resources, Illinois State Water Survey, 1994
Climate Trends in Illinois
Air Quality Trends in Illinois
Atmospheric Deposition Trends in Illinois
From Volume 2: Water Resources, Illinois State Water Survey, 1994
Chemical Surface Water Quality
Statewide Ground-Water Quality
Erosion and Sedimentation
Ground-Water Mining
Drought Impacts on Water Resources
Water Supply and Use
Streamflow Conditions, Flooding, and Low Flows
Instream Flow Uses, Needs, and Protection
From Volume 3: Ecological Resources, Illinois Natural History Survey, 1994
Agricultural Lands
Lakes and Impoundments
Flowing Waters
From Volume 4: Earth Resources, Illinois State Geological Survey, 1994
A Geologic Perspective on Ecosystems, Earth Resources, and Land Use
Trends in Energy Consumption in Illinois
Quantity and Quality of Coal Consumption
Trends in Coal Production
Trends in Oil Production and Consumption
CO2 Injection for Improved Oil Recovery
Trends in Natural Gas Production and Consumption Underground Storage of Natural Gas
Stone, Sand and Gravel Industry
Other Minerals Produced in Illinois
Reclamation of Abandoned Mined Land
From Volume 5: Waste Generation and Management, Hazardous Waste
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Part I. Introduction and Trends
Overview of Waste Management Issues and Trends
Part II. Waste Generation
Waste Generation Introduction
Municipal Solid Waste
Hazardous Waste
Industrial Waste
Medical Waste
Low Level Radioactive Waste
Mineral Extraction Waste
Toxic Release Inventory
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Introduction to Waste Management Issues
Surface Impoundments
Land Application of Municipal Sewage Sludge
Underground Injection Wells
Treatment, Storage and Recycling of Hazardous and Industrial Wastes
Pollution Prevention
From Volume 6: Sources of Environmental Stress, Office of Research and Planning, Department of Energy and Natural Resources, 1994
Electricity Generation
Urban Dynamics
Indoor Radon Exposure
Wastewater Discharges
Accidental Releases
Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Human Exposure to Air Pollutants
Human Exposure to Water Pollutants
Volume 7: Bibliography is an extensive listing of journal articles, abstracts, conference proceedings, government documents, and other material such as references to relevant methodologies and modeling (including their application to the analysis of environmental conditions in Illinois) and references to similar reports by municipalities, other U.S. states, and foreign governments. Volume 7 also lists reports on public perception of and participation in environmental policies.
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Pros: Nice and smooth. Windows 8 has some nifty features. Good graphics.
Cons: Definitely not as fast as I've expected. Start up time is about 30seconds.
Other Thoughts: Vaios online customer service is fantastic.Definitely a good deal for what you are getting if you are getting it on newegg.comREAD FULL REVIEW