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Fun and photo-worthy treats on Route 66
A circuitous path, involving England, New York, rural Michigan, Indiana, and lots of parts in between brought Matthew Freeman to Charlottesville, where he's been writing about mobile audio/video for Crutchfield off and on since early 2000. He fosters an eclectic taste in film, and is fond of a wide range of music. A native of Albuquerque, New Mexico, he found his way to the University of Notre Dame, where, in an act of charity unsurpassed in the history of Western civilization, he was given a B.A. in English.
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Few roads in America offer a trove of treasures as wide-ranging and fun as Route 66. In our January catalog, we highlighted three great ones in Oklahoma: Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Art in Nowata, The Golden Driller statue in Tulsa, and Ed Galloway's World's Largest Totem Pole in Foyil. Here are some fun facts about each of them.
Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Yard Art
A flag made from bowling balls by Chris Barbee.
To learn about Chris Barbee's work transforming his front yard into a sculpture garden made from bowling balls, we got in touch with his daughter Darlene, who shared his story with us.
"Chris's wife, Carol, loved roses. She wanted something to decorate her rose bed, so Chris brought her some gazing balls that could withstand a stout Oklahoma wind or storm – old bowling balls. After Carol's death in 1997, the roses died and Chris was left with about half a dozen bowling balls.
Chris's first creation: the bowling ball fence.
"After retiring in 2005, he needed a hobby. The remaining bowling balls caught his attention. At first, he threw a few in the pig pens for the hogs to roll around. Then, he had an idea – why not make a fence with them? And so it began.
"Chris began picking up old bowling balls at yard sales, flea markets, thrift shops, or from people he knew that had one or two lying around they no longer used.
"As the unusual fence grew longer, passers by noticed and would drop off bowling balls in the yard now and then. Soon the fence was finished, but the bowling balls kept coming. What to do now? How about making the alphabet.
Bowling ball ladybugs!
"People began to drive by specifically to see the oddity, and the bowling ball collection grew as word spread. People brought out-of-town family members to see the growing sculpture collection. Then he began receiving bowling balls in the mail. The postman has packages from Alaska, New York, Vermont, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Arizona, and Ohio. Chris soon earned the nickname 'The Bowling Ball Man' as he continued to search for more. When people ask him about coming by with bowling balls, he is known to say 'Just kick 'em out, I'll find 'em.'
"Over 2,700 bowling balls have been used in creating over 20 sculptures. Bowling balls and pins from 29 states have been incorporated into various compositions. Some visitors bring bowling balls from their home state and sign their names on the ball or make them 'in memory of' a special person. One of the pieces is a memorial to those that lost their lives in the 2013 tornado in Moore, OK. A bowling alley in Moore was hit, and sent a bowling ball to Chris.
"Approximately 400-500 visitors drop by each year. Of the visitors that have signed the guest book, 49 states are represented (only South Dakota is not), as well as 14 foreign counties. Chris Barbee's Bowling Ball Yard Art is listed on Roadside America and Facebook, is mentioned in the book Weird Oklahoma, and has been featured in several local newspapers and on a few local news channels. Chris also has a website at www.bowlingballyardart.com with information about his hobby.
"In 2010 my older sister, Christine, and I were both diagnosed with breast cancer. Dad made a large pink ribbon from bowling balls and dedicated it to us. He then made a plaque by it so that others could add the name of someone they loved that had been touched by the disease.
"He also donated about 150 bowling pins to my art class for the students to decorate. They were a hit! The kids had a great time painting them. He also is always soliciting ideas of things to make, so if anyone had ideas, they can email at firstname.lastname@example.com."
How to get there: "The first step is to head to Nowata, OK, just 30 miles or so south of Coffeyville, KS, or 1-1/2 hours north of Tulsa on highway 169. There are signs pointing the way. He is located one mile north and one mile east of Nowata, on road 021. Directions are also given on www.bowlingballyardart.com."
The Golden Driller
The Golden Driller stands watch over Tulsa's Expo Square fairgrounds complex.
In the heart of Tulsa stands the Golden Driller, a 76-foot statue that stands as testament to Tulsa's history in the oil and petroleum industry, and is viewed by thousands of visitors every year. Amanda Blair of Tulsa's Expo Square, home of the Golden Driller, shared some information about it with us.
"[He was] first introduced in 1953 at the International Petroleum Exposition by the Mid-Continent Supply Company of Fort Worth. It was temporarily erected again for the 1959 show and attracted so much attention that the company had it rehabilitated and donated to the Tulsa County Fairgrounds Trust Authority. It was permanently installed at the 21st Street & Pittsburg Avenue site for the 1966 International Petroleum Exposition.
"[It's a] basic angle-iron structure made of plaster and concrete which was originally painted gold by Gibco, Inc. for the International Petroleum Exposition of 1979.
"It's one of the largest free-standing statues in the world and can withstand 200 MPH winds. The Driller has been ravaged by weather, survived tornadoes and photo sessions with tourists, attacked by vandals, assaulted by souvenir seekers and shotgun blasts, and even had an arrow in the back.
"Weight: 43,500 pounds. Belt size: 48 foot circumference. Shoe size: 393 DDD. Hat size: 112 Hard Hat."
How to get there: "He is located in Tulsa, Oklahoma on East 21st Street and South Pittsburg Avenue, between South Yale Avenue and South Harvard Avenue."
The World's Largest Totem Pole
The World's Largest Concrete Totem Pole stands atop a carved turtle in Foyil, OK.
Foyil, Oklahoma, is home to a delight: the World's Largest Totem Pole. It was built between 1937 and 1948 by expert woodworker and sculptor Ed Galloway, and serves as the centerpiece of a nine-acre park dedicated as a monument to Native American art. We turned to David Anderson, director of the Totem Pole Park, for more info.
The totem pole is made from concrete, over a metal-and-sandstone skeleton, stands 60 feet high, and rests on the back of a carved turtle. To combat the effects of time and weather, in 1990 the Rogers Country Historical Society helped organize a restoration effort, and continues to preserve Ed's creations.
The park also features more of Ed's sculptures, a museum, and Ed's 11-sided "Fiddle House" which was home to his hand-carved violins.
How to get there: From Interstate 44, take exit 255. Follow Route 20 West to Route 66 and turn right. After approximately 11 miles, turn right and travel Route 28A East for about four miles.


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Six-year-old Sasha Moore is so eager to learn cursive that she's already started practicing her loops, swoops and curves at home.
"I want to be smart when I grow up," said the Copperview Elementary first-grader who's watched her older siblings use cursive for years.
Whether she'll actually learn cursive in school, however, is hardly written in stone. New Common Core academic standards, adopted by Utah and 44 other states, don't include cursive, leaving the decision up to each state whether to continue teaching it. The Utah State Board of Education is slated to discuss and possibly vote on the issue Friday.
On one side are those who say cursive is no longer needed because most people use print or communicate electronically. They say it's an outdated skill that's taking up valuable instruction time.
On the other side are those who say cursive is a faster, more artful way to communicate, still needed in a world where not everyone has access to computers all the time. They say it also connects children to historic documents and older relatives.
The board's discussion Friday will follow nearly a year's worth of work by a committee of Utah educators who were tasked with studying the issue. After examining research, the committee decided to recommend the state continue to teach cursive.
"We looked at both sides of the issue," said member Rebecca Okey, an elementary reading specialist in the Weber School District. "It was a consensus that, yes, it was an important part to keep."
'Nice and professional' • On a recent school day at Copperview Elementary in Midvale, fifth-grader Brooklyn Nord worked on a common assignment: an essay about her spring break.
"If you're writing something that's important you might want to do it in cursive to make it look nice and professional," said Brooklyn, 10, as she composed her essay in cursive. She also writes cursive letters to her grandmother about once a week.
She was one of only a couple of kids in the class, however, who chose cursive over print a trend some say mirrors adult use.
Copperview parent Elizabeth Lucas said she rarely uses cursive. She said she is not opposed to teaching it, but she doesn't see it as a priority.
"I have to think there is limited time in the school day, and given that, there are better things they could do with that time," Lucas said as she picked up her daughter from school Tuesday.
Parent Bekah Olney said she also doesn't use cursive except to sign her name. She said it's a nice art for children to learn, but "technology has kind of taken over handwriting in general for most people."
Throughout most of the last century, young students typically got 30 to 45 minutes of handwriting instruction each day, according to the National Association of State Boards of Education (NASBE). Today, that's closer to 15 minutes, on average.
So far, at least Alabama, California, Georgia, Massachusetts, Kansas and Idaho have either voted to add cursive into their versions of the Common Core or are encouraging schools to keep teaching it, according to NASBE and organizers of a handwriting summit last year. Indiana's state department of education, however, notified principals in 2011 that schools could opt out of teaching cursive. A bill that would reverse that policy is working its way through the Indiana Legislature, and a similar bill is winding through the North Carolina Legislature.
'Still a need' • Utah Deputy State Superintendent Brenda Hales said schools in Utah could continue to teach cursive even if the state board doesn't vote to formally require it. But cursive will be mandatory if the board votes to include it in the standards. The board will likely discuss the committee's recommendations Friday and may vote to put the proposals out for public comment.
Now, Utah students typically learn cursive in third grade, and it was required in Utah's old standards.
Hales said she believes cursive's time is not yet over.
"There's still a need to be able to write legibly even though we have technology," she said. "Another thing is they need to be able to read cursive, and I don't think that's going to go away either."
At some Utah schools, cursive is still a cherished art. The private Reid School in Salt Lake City frequently claims winners in the Annual National Handwriting Contest. Principal Ethna Reid, who wrote a book on how to teach cursive and print, said students are expected to write in cursive every day, all day once they learn it.
"The students' writing is absolutely beautiful," Reid said, "and because of it they're better readers and better writers."
One of this year's winners, Reid School seventh-grader Max Nelson, said he uses cursive almost all the time. He constantly earns compliments on the quality of his handwriting.
"I find it a lot faster and easier to use cursive rather than print," Max said. "I think it's a good skill to have because you never know when you might not have a computer."
How does handwriting help? • The question, however, is whether cursive is a nice-to-have or a must-have in schools. Does it improve education and/or job prospects, or is it merely a skill wrapped in feelings of nostalgia?
The state office committee looked at a number of studies. Research shows that learning handwriting can aid in development of fine motor skills, literacy, brain development, memory and written expression, according to NASBE.
For example, writing by hand has been shown to help children recognize and remember letters better than typing, and writing by hand helps engage the brain, according to experts at a summit last year called "Handwriting in the 21st Century?" sponsored by Zaner-Bloser and the American Association of School Administrators.
Also, legibility can affect others' perception of the writer's intelligence, and if children can't master writing by hand automatically, it can interfere with other processes of learning and expression, said Steve Graham, an education professor at Arizona State University who has researched handwriting issues.
But Graham said there's no consensus among researchers about whether teaching cursive is better than teaching print.
He said few studies have compared the two. There's little difference in the speed at which an adult who's always used cursive can write versus one who's always used print, he added.
And as cursive has become less complex, its ability to tie kids to the past may not be very strong, he said. The writing in the U.S. Constitution, for example, looks different than the cursive Americans are accustomed to today.
He doesn't have a problem with schools teaching cursive or print or both, just as long as handwriting is part of the equation. But he said there are probably more important issues to focus on, such as children's struggle to master writing in general.
"There's been a lot of hysteria over this," Graham said. "In the pantheon of things to get worried about this is probably a small one."


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Dear Partners of Prayer and Faith,
Musiibye mutyano (How are you?)
I pray this greeting finds you well and enjoying His best. Our time here in Jinja is quickly coming to a close. With such amazing experiences accompanying these past few weeks it's hard to believe it's been such a short time. The days have been so full that they have felt like weeks...So much to reflect upon, process through, apply and implement. Our lives have certainly been touched and marked in powerful ways.
Forgotten, Imprisoned Women
This past Tuesday we returned to Kirinya (the women's prison) where we were given another opportunity to share personal testimonies and teach on servant-hood, as well as to demonstrate Christ's servant heart through a special foot washing and bless each woman with her very own pair of sandals. Words cannot communicate appropriately the experience in full and how rewarding it was to serve these women in this way. Forgotten and dismissed among the Ugandan society, many of these women are imprisoned on account of false accusation. Some will serve a 1-2 year term before even being offered a trial. What a blessing it was to bring a little joy and hope to such a dejected and despondent community. A memory that remains precious to us was the gift we were given as we departed. With tears streaming down faces (theirs as well as ours) and with their beautiful Ugandan voices they sang: Tembeyana Yesu Tembeyana...(Go with Jesus) "...Go with Jesus and we'll see you one day again in heaven." What a gift it was to be able to affirm these women in their worth and value as we shared with them Christ's love knowing that one day we would see them again in glory.
Calvary Chapel Jinja and Orphanages
On Wednesday we had the privilege of sharing with the women serving on staff at Calvary Jinja. In anticipation of our trip this year, this event was again another one that we were excited about and looking forward to with hopes of continuing relationships with our African sisters that we had began in 2007. It was a real treat for us to be able to pour back into the ministry God is doing through their lives as we enjoyed a Ugandan meal together, encouraged them on the importance of abiding, and the challenge of ongoing dependence (a key principle being: God is more interested in what He is doing in our hearts, than what He can do through us)-a wonderful reminder, even for our team.
Today we will have an opportunity to be back at Amani baby cottage and New Hope orphanage and then Sunday we will worship one last time with the community at Calvary Jinja before the team heads home.
As we shared together (as a team) yesterday afternoon, the things the Lord had been speaking to our hearts, I was encouraged to hear all that God had been at work doing. Our prayer has been that this trip would be more than just a 2 week missions experience but that God would use it to bring about real change...not only in the hearts of those we minister to, but in our hearts as well; and that He has done. We've gained new perspective and a greater desire to live intentionally-lives that care deeply for others-a reality that has been modeled for us through our interactions with the African people.
Other Highlights
Apart from ministry, some of the other highlights that were shared around the breakfast table this morning include: Enduring the 82° F humidity sleeping conditions, becoming well acquainted with our bathroom friend (a cockroach we've named Ralph), cold showers that can seem as effective as hot, when seeing red African dirt fill the tub (a good investment of soap and water). Ironing line dried underclothes (to avoid the eggs of mango flies embedding under our skin), enjoying African chai and chapatis (an African tortilla), and the amazing home cooked meals from our team hostess, Danielle (many from which the produce has been harvested right out of their backyard). It has been an exciting and enriching adventure!
Thanks again to the many of you who have supported us and covered us in prayer as we've continued in this journey. We are looking forward to being home with you soon and sharing personally all that God has done.
With deepest appreciation for your ongoing love and partnership,
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When you're an off-road legend, there's no need to shout it. But that doesn't mean you can't show off. 4Runner turns heads on the trail with its bold front grille and unique TRD Pro badging. And with 17-in. matte-black TRD alloy wheels wrapped in aggressive all-terrain tires, you can crawl through rocks, dirt and mud in style.
4Runner TRD Pro's cabin is your perfect off-road partner. Its TRD Pro floor mats can take a beating, the available sliding rear cargo deck can support up to 440 lbs. and makes loading a breeze, and with the leather-wrapped shift knob, you've got a firm grip on the situation. Red-stitched seats and rocking entertainment options take this interior to the next level.
Don't have a TRD Pro? No problem—the TRD Pro line of accessories is also available on non-TRD vehicles. Add extra attitude with components that have been engineered with your Toyota in mind, and when installed by your Toyota dealer, maintain the ruggedness and reliability you've come to expect from your SUV.
It's no secret that at the core of a superior off-road vehicle lies a body-on-frame construction. 4Runner is one of the last SUVs to still be built this way, keeping true to a heritage that has proven that body-on-frame is the answer to extreme ruggedness. Even after thousands of miles of treacherous, weather-beaten, harsh trails, 90% of 4Runners sold in the last ten years are still on the road.
4Runner's standard 4.0-liter V6 engine pumps out 270 horsepower and 278 lb.-ft. of torque. You won't fall short of power, be it challenging grades or passing an 18-wheeler. And with its ability to tow up to 5,000 lbs., venturing into some of nature's toughest ranges doesn't mean you have to leave everything behind. 4Runner adheres to SAE J2807, the standard for tow ratings set by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
Standard Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) helps to keep the vehicle from rolling backward when switching from brake to accelerator on a steep incline. The available Downhill Assist Control (DAC) selectively applies the brake to help keep a controlled speed on steep or slippery descents.
4Runner comes with underbody armor: Skid plates underneath the vehicle help protect the engine, front suspension and fuel tank (and transfer case on 4WD models) whenever Mother Earth strikes from below.
When the terrain is unforgiving and civilization is half a day's drive away, you can't afford to be saddled with anything less than a full-size spare. That's why one comes standard on all 4Runner models.
The ventilated disc brake system cools things down to keep the brakes working the way they should, even when taking the long downhill drive back from that summit you've just explored.
Apart from a unique front-end design, 4Runner Limited comes with refined accents like chrome door handles and a chrome-accented front grille that give it a personality of its own.
4Runner Trail stands out with two distinctive features: its signature hood scoop and a new contrasting silver panel on the front and rear bumpers — subtle statements that make a bold impression.
Contemporary ruggedness. 4Runner SR5's front end lets everyone know you mean business, while still paying tribute to the iconic image that has distinguished 4Runner for years.
Brilliant during the day, and night. These taillights send a clear signal to everyone around you and help increase visibility. This distinctive look will be sure to attract all the right attention.
Every 4Runner grade has a unique wheel style to enhance its personality. The SR5 comes with 17-in. 6-spoke alloy wheels. Trail features rugged 17-in. 7-spoke alloy wheels. Limited has refreshed, stylish 20-in. split 6-spoke wheels.
Function and style come together in 4Runner's projector-beam headlights. These headlights provide a stronger and higher-focused beam than conventional headlights, and the smoked trim adds a stroke of boldness to their style. These also incorporate Daytime Running Lights (DRL) to help make you more visible to approaching vehicles.
4Runner's instrument panel shape is tailored to accommodate high-end technology, such as the 6.1-in. high-resolution touch-screen display, standard on all models. Also standard is Optitron instrumentation, which makes the gauges easy to see, day or night.
It may look tough outside, but inside it feels exceptionally refined. That's because we have used premium materials like SofTex® on the SR5 Premium and Trail Premium grades, and perforated leather on Limited. It's the perfect blend of ruggedness and comfort.
All 4Runners feature an 8-way power-adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support. Step up to SR5 Premium or Trail Premium and get a 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat in addition to heated front seats. Limited adds heated and ventilated front seats, plus driver's seat memory to automatically go back to your ideal position every time you strap in for a ride.
Take it all in. Available on 4Runner SR5 and Trail, and standard on Limited, the power tilt/slide moonroof brings you closer to the great outdoors, without even stepping out of the car.
Designed to help optimize headrest position during certain types of rear-end collisions, driver and front passenger active headrests move slightly up and forward, helping to reduce neck injuries.
4Runner offers two different 4-Wheel Drive systems: SR5 4WD and Trail models utilize part-time 4WD with Active Traction Control (A-TRAC), while Limited 4WD is equipped with a full-time 4WD system featuring A-TRAC and Torsen® limited-slip center differential with locking feature.
The Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System (KDSS) and Crawl Control (CRAWL) are meant to help keep optimal traction, no matter how uneven the terrain is. KDSS automatically adjusts the suspension system for better wheel articulation, while CRAWL automatically modulates the throttle and brakes on five low-speed settings.
Multi-terrain Select allows you to choose from four modes that will help regulate wheelspin by adjusting the engine throttle setting and traction control to help provide you with maximum traction on various off-road situations.
All 4WD vehicles require a system to transfer power from the transmission to both front and rear wheels. Trail comes with a lever-type transfer case to switch to low range to clear the roughest challenges you encounter, while an electronic transfer case on the SR5/Limited lets you switch with the turn of a dial.
To help you negotiate uncertain terrain, 4Runner Trail has an electronically controlled locking rear differential that evenly distributes engine power to both rear wheels, so they move at the same speed, even if one is off the ground. It also helps to ensure a predictable output to help you maintain a controlled pace over obstacles.
Entune® App Suite brings mobile apps and data right into the heart of your 4Runner. Need to find gear for your upcoming adventure? Use Destination Search. Need to make a dinner reservation? Use OpenTable®. Want to spice up your playlist? Use Pandora®. And that's just the start: With Facebook Places, Yelp®, iHeartRadio, Slacker Radio and more apps, your smartphone won't be the only smart tech in the car anymore.
Integrated Navigation gives you turn-by-turn directions, HD predictive traffic and Doppler weather overlay—all straight from the 6.1-in. high-resolution touch-screen display.
Bluetooth® wireless technology gives you hands-free phone capability, phone book access, advanced voice recognition and music streaming, so you have access to your phone without even glancing at it.
Lending the soundtrack to your many adventures is 4Runner Limited's JBL® audio system. To ensure you don't miss a note of your music's soaring highs or thundering lows, the system boasts an amazing 15 speakers, including a subwoofer.
The standard integrated backup camera display not only helps with backing into a tight spot, but is also the perfect companion for hitching your trailer. Now you can keep an eye on the important things, like your boat. 4Runner Limited's standard sonar sensors located in the front and rear bumpers help make parallel parking easier by detecting obstacles and warning the driver with a series of tones.
Every adventure has its own demands. With 4Runner's 40/20/40 fold-flat second-row seats you can make room for everything you need by folding one or both seats down to accommodate up to 88 cubic feet of cargo. When not folded down, the seatbacks recline for added passenger comfort.
If you're all about the entourage, you'll be able to accommodate up to seven passengers with the available third-row seating on the SR5 and Limited grades. The seats also have a 50/50 split capability to make room for cargo.
4Runner is the only SUV in its class that has this. The power rear glass lowers with a push of a button, making it easier to grab your gear from the cargo area.
Get quick access to your gear, or the cooler. The available sliding rear cargo deck can support up to 440 lbs. and helps make for an easy reach to your gear, or a quick setup before heading to the great outdoors.
When you approach your 4Runner Limited with the Smart Key in your pocket, the interior and puddle lights illuminate automatically, the doors and rear liftgate open with the touch of a handle, and the engine starts with a push of a button. Getting the trip started is that easy.
A 120V AC power outlet is conveniently located in the cargo area so you can keep the things you need the most charged, like your phone or the air compressor.
4Runner is prepared to help protect you and your passengers with our driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger TAP (Thorax, Abdomen, Pelvis) front seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags and all-row Roll-sensing Side Curtain Airbags (RSCA).
To help provide extra occupant protection if the vehicle is struck from the side, impact beams are located inside all doors, and are designed to absorb energy and help reduce the chance of intrusion into the cabin.
Proper tire pressure is important not only for good handling and fuel economy, but also for your safety. 4Runner's standard Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) evaluates the pressure of the tires and issues a warning if the pressure becomes critically low.
Toyota is devoted to safety and dependability, and proper vehicle maintenance is important to both. That's why we include a no cost maintenance plan with the purchase or lease of every new 4Runner for 2 years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. 24-hour roadside assistance is also included for 2 years and unlimited miles.
4Runner comes standard with the Star Safety System™, a suite of six safety features designed to keep you out of harm's way. It includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Smart Stop Technology® (SST).
With available Safety Connect®, emergency assistance is always within your reach. Via Toyota's 24/7 call center, Safety Connect® offers subscribers helpful features such as Emergency Roadside Assistance, Stolen Vehicle Locator, Roadside Assistance and Automatic Collision Notification.


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New Faculty Member joins School of Management
Welcome to UAS
John H. Blanchard has joined the SOM faculty to teach accounting. John was the President of All God's Children International of Portland, Oregon. AGCI is an international adoption service provider with active programs in eight foreign countries. Prior to joining AGCI, he worked as the Director of Operations for The Nature Conservancy of Oregon. He was the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Oregon State University Foundation and for ten years served as the Vice President for Administrative Services at Umpqua Community College located in Roseburg, Oregon.
John taught as an Associate Professor in the College of Business and Public Administration for the University of Guam; as an Associate Professor of Business for the School of Professional Studies at Eastern Oregon University; and, as an Assistant Professor of Accounting for Adrian College. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Toledo and a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Dayton. He is a Certified Public Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant.


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The newest helmet from Cascade — the R — is soon to be released, and we'll be rolling it out from ILGear.com. We're featuring a series of sneak peeks at the custom MLL versions of the a helmet that is already creating a ton of buzz via social media and in lacrosse circles everywhere.
Leading up to the launch on April 27, ILGear.com will be showing an exclusive sneak peak at the custom MLL versions of the R with SevenTech™ and Poron®XRD™. The dual SevenTech™ and Poron®XRD™ liner system addresses both high and low energy impacts. The teaser images will be followed by full shots later in the day.
This helmet becomes available on July 1. You will also have a chance to see them in person at the Konica Minolta Big City Classic being held at Metlife Stadium on April 27 (Princeton-Cornell at 4, Syracuse-Notre Dame at 6:30). They will be on display, and fans will be able to actually see it up close and get a feel for it.
The Major League Lacrosse teams will be the first to launch the Cascade R. The first games to be televised that will feature the Cascade R are Denver @ Charlotte on ESPN3 on April 27 at 7PM (EST) and Chesapeake @ Rochester on ESPN3 on April 27 at 7:30PM (EST).
Be sure to check ILGear.com each day as we approach the launch. Here's a look at the Cascade R lid for the Charlotte Hounds, the New York Lizards, the Boston Cannons, the Hamilton Nationals, the Chesapeake Bayhawks and the Denver Outlaws.
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Gotta Have It: Sonia Rykiel for H&M Knitwear Collection
The designer is back at H&M with affordable knitwear pieces.
-Faye Brennan
French designer Sonia Rykiel is releasing her second wave of fun and sexy clothing for H&M on February 20 — just in time for spring. Known as the Queen of Knits, Rykiel is bringing what she does best – striped knit sweaters, dresses, scarves and leggings – to 200 H&M stores nationwide.
We've peeked at the Sonia Rykiel pour H&M Knitwear Collection and absolutely love the bright pink blazer ($69.95), the cheerful yellow and white cardigan ($34.95) and the sexy black leggings that are covered in rhinestones ($34.95). But we aren't the only ones in luck; she's also created some adorable clothing for little girls, too.
In addition to women's and girl's clothing, there are accessories that will add a little French sass to your wardrobe. Included in the collection are rhinestone-adorned bangles ($9.95) and berets ($17.95) and chunky black and pink platform sandals ($59.95).
There's also a limited-edition UNICEF bag ($24.95).This tote proudly states it's Mon Sac (my bag), and 30 percent of the proceeds will go to the All for Children fund, UNICEF and H&M's initiative to help improve the lives of children in the cotton-growing areas in India.
Just like her lingerie collection, Rykiel's Knitwear Collection is sure to be snatched up in a New York minute. To find a store near you that stocks the line, click here.
Faye Brennan is an assistant editor at BettyConfidential.
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House Bill H.R.3699 [1] may effect your publishing rights. It is 1/2 a page and relatively easy read.
The gist is that publishers are concerned that the Open Access trend is gaining ground and will threaten their revenues. This is the third try at this legislation. It is essentially to reverse the NIH mandate that publicly funded research articles be deposited in PubMed Central where these articles are freely available to citizens. Publishers are already protected by an up to 12 months embargo before having the deposit in PubMed Central.
Appalchian State University particpates in NC DOCKS [2] as an open access repository of open access information. The bill would end this and limit any other agency from enacting similar provisions.
The Atlantic magazine published a good article [3] on the topic.


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The writer sitting next to me at dinner wanted to know — was it going to be hard to go on tour with another author. What do you mean? I asked. Won't you be jealous if she sells more books than you? No, I answered. Not at all. I'm praying that Ann Hite will be [Read More…]
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Reagan's 'Welfare Queen' Was Way Worse Than That
(NEWSER) – Ronald Reagan made the term "welfare queen" a politically charged term as he ran for president, telling the story of a woman in Chicago who abused the welfare system to incredible heights. Over the years, the tale of a Cadillac-driving government cheat has all but entered the realm of urban legend, but a lengthy Slatepiece written by Josh Levin digs into the true story of this woman, Linda Taylor, and it turns out that Reagan wasn't exaggerating. In fact, the real story of Linda Taylor goes far beyond welfare fraud.


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Catholic Charities Community Services received a $50,000 Women's Development Grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation. The funds will be used to help women in Catholic Charities' DIGNITY program for prostitution recovery.
"We are so grateful for Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation's support," said Erica Reed, DIGNITY program director at Catholic Charities. "There tends to be little sympathy for these women because people assume the women choose to be prostituted. People do not realize that most prostituted individuals come from abusive homes and were lured into 'the life' as young as 13. They have had no real home, life-skills or work history. This grant will help our women to reestablish a life for themselves—a life with dignity."
DIGNITY is an acronym for Developing Individual Growth and New Independence Through Yourself. Catholic Charities reaches out to prostituted individuals, including girls, in the streets and in the jails. They also offer a year-long residential recovery program to help women build their self-esteem and their life-skills so they may transition to an independent life free from abuse and prostitution.
The Women's Development Grant from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation will be used to help the DIGNITY women to complete job readiness and life-skill training, including financial literacy.
"When women build stable lives, succeed and increase their income, they are more likely to invest in the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of their children, their families and their communities," said Tracy Bame, president of the Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Foundation..


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Outside Scholarships
While Reed College does not offer merit or academic scholarships, there are many outside resources that can help pay for educational expenses or reduce a student's need to borrow. The following sites are not affiliated with Reed College but provide information about various private scholarships and links to scholarship search engines. Please beware of common scholarship scams and click here for more information on how to avoid them! You should never pay for scholarship information or applications.
If you have been awarded a financial aid package, also please be aware of how outside scholarships may affect your need-based financial aid award by reviewing our outside scholarship policy here.
Common Scholarship Search Engines
While we are not endorsing these sites, these major scholarship search engines have proven to be legitimate over the years:
Private Scholarships
By no means an exhaustive list, these are some scholarship granting organizations that have come to our attention. This list does not constitute an endorsement, so please research each scholarship carefully.
- American Chemical Society: scholarships for African-American, Hispanic, and Native American students pursuing degrees in the chemical sciences.
- AES Engineers: scholarships for motivated students.
- ASCO Numatics: scholarship for engineering students pursuing careers in industrial automation-related disciplines.
- Big Sun Scholarships: scholarships for student athletes.
- Bridgat Scholarship Program: Students with demonstrated leadership in cross-cultural activities.
- Buick Achievers: Scholarships for students majoring in Engineering/Technology or select Design/Business programs and who plan to pursue a career in automotive or related industries.
- CenturyLinkDeals Scholarship: scholarships for college students interested in writing an essay about technology.
- Chafee Education and Training Grant: tuition waivers and funding to help current or former foster care youth in Oregon with postsecondary education.
- Clayfolk: scholarship for art majors in Oregon and northern California who show an exceptional interest in the field of ceramics.
- Coos County Master Gardener Association: scholarships for Coos County, OR residents who are interested in pursuing a career in a plant related field.
- Davis-Putter Scholarship Fund: grants for needy students actively working for peace and justice.
- Department of Homeland Security Scholarship Program: students pursing science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission.
- Dollars for Scholars: umbrella organization for hundreds of scholarships with local chapters.
- Domo Scholarship for Business Management: for students studying business management and analytics.
- Elks: scholarship granting service organization with local and state chapters.
- Equity Foundation: scholarships for members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender communities in Portland/Vancouver and their children.
- Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships: scholarships for students planning a career in teaching and research at the college/university level.
- Future Counselors of America Scholarship: scholarship for undergraduates or graduates majoring in psychology.
- The Fruit Company Scholarships: scholarships for graduates of Oregon and Washington high schools and young entrepreneurs.
- Garden Club of America: scholarships for students interested in careers in gardening, landscape design, environmental issues, floral design or horticulture.
- Gates Millennium Scholars: scholarships for outstanding minority students with financial need.
- Giva Student Scholarship: scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students.
- GreenPal Business Scholarship: scholarships for students interested in owning a business.
- HubShout Internet Marketing Scholarship: scholarship for students interested in online marketing and business.
- Incight: scholarships for students with physical or learning disabilities.
- Institute for Humane Studies: scholarships and internships for students interested in the principles of a free society.
- Jewish Vocational Service Scholarship: need-based scholarships for Jewish residents of Los Angeles.
- Kiwanis: scholarship granting service organization with various chapters.
- Lake Oswego Arts and Crafts League: scholarships for women art majors.
- Lions Club: scholarship granting service organization with various chapters.
- Mesothelioma Group Scholarship: scholarships for students who have experienced and overcome adversity in the face of cancer.
- National Federation of the Blind: scholarships for students who are legally blind.
- National Society of Black Physicists: scholarships for African-American students who are majoring in Physics.
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: scholarships for college sophomores majoring in math or science.
- Online Colleges Scholarships for Women: a listing of scholarships for women.
- Oregon Association of Broadcasters: scholarships for students majoring in Broadcast Journalism, Production, Management attending Oregon colleges.
- Oregon Concrete & Aggregate Producers Association: scholarships for students pursuing a career related to the construction materials industry.
- Oregon Medical Education Foundation: scholarships for Linn-Benton County high school graduates seeking a career or degree in medicine or nursing.
- Oregon Native American Chamber: scholarship for Native American students from Oregon or Clark County, Washington.
- Oregon Nurseries Foundation: scholarships for students who are interested in horticulture.
- Oregon Student Aid Commission: Over 100 private scholarships for Oregon residents with one application.
- P.E.O. Scholarships: scholarships for women.
- Rotary: scholarship granting service organization with local chapters.
- Sam Tepper Memorial Scholarship: scholarship for science majors at four colleges, including Reed College.
- Senior Care Innovation Scholarship: scholarship for gerontology related fields.
- Soroptimist: scholarship granting service organization with a focus on improving the lives of girls and women.
- UNCF/Merck Science scholarships: scholarships for African American students interested in pursuing science and engineering careers.
- US Bank Scholarship: scholarships for high school seniors and college undergraduates.
- Varsity Tutors Monthly Scholarship: scholarships offered to students who write the best essay in response to a monthly prompt.
- Wildlife Society Oregon Chapter Scholarships: scholarships for students pursuing a college degree in Oregon in a field that is relevant to wildlife science.
- Women in Transportation Portland Chapter Scholarship: students pursuing studies in transportation or related fields.
- Zonta Club: scholarships for junior and senior women interested in business studies.
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Well first of all,
thanks to keeping kde3.5 until pre-release.
I would like if you keep it, but there are rumors that the final release will be with kde4.
But I am not here to talk about themes or styles.
I am here to give you my personal thanks because ppa.pearsoncomputing.com is down...
This is NOT a howto upgrade a ubuntu-server to Backtrack4. As the Team tell us, that is stupit because the kernel is designed for all tools.
Again I will not recommend a ubuntu-server to Backtrack4, but if you really like KDE3.5 and you are using a Ubuntu-Server, you can install kde3.5 and using your mom language...
Thanks again!
just to explain in more detailed why ppa.pearsoncomputing.com is down:
If you go with your browser it works well, but if we try to get kdebase it tell us that kdebase is too much old and we can -f (force) it, or i couldn't... so i echo the offensive-security repo to my /etc/apt/source.lst only to get kdebase and all libs that have dependecies..
This is incredible, but BT team are the only repo in the world that have kdebase3.5 online
Really?There is a poll in the forums about what release of kde the community would like to see in bt4 final. 5 votes on kde3.5, 0 on kde4. So i guess we will have kde3.5 around for a while
Good to know that!
One more vote.
The poll was closed because it was opened by a member and not by us. As I explained in that posting there were to many things which did not work with bt4. Since most people only use a handful of backtrack tools they may not have noticed but we as a team test every tool extensively to make sure that they work properly. So once again for the people who didnt understand the other 5 times I have been through this. We tried kde4, we really did and IT DID NOT WORK UP TO OUR STANDARDS. Maybe it will improve in the future but as of now it does not suit our needs. What are our needs? To be the most fearsome pentesting distro on earth and frankly the window manager and desktop are fairly low on the list of priorities.
Agree with firstname.lastname@example.com always considered this distro as "serious linux machine built for serious pen-testing" so never paid too much attention to looks & feel like MS technology & I don't see any reason of using KDE4 instead of KDE 3.5 with the view of pen-testing.
PS: KDE3.5 also has Dolphin file manager. I'm almost sure i saw it today in my bt4 installation.
Well i just ask if you please (BT4 TEAM) can add bt-crystal theme :P from the beta version.. it was really cute and faster!


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Kelley Walker
CAM presents the first US survey exhibition of multidisciplinary artist Kelley Walker. Georgia-born and New York–based, Walker leverages issues of identity politics and social constructs to unpack American pop culture. Culling imagery from sources including contemporary print advertising and canonical post-war artworks, he interrogates the ways a single image can migrate into any number of cultural contexts. Walker's exhibition will be installed in the entirety of the museum, including the outdoor courtyard, lobby, and all traditional gallery spaces. The exhibition features many of Walker's major bodies of work, including his Black Star Press Series, CD-ROM Works, Recycling Series, Brick Paintings, and Volkswagen Series, questioning the ways alteration and assimilation play into the image-saturated American quotidian, celebrity culture, and our visual vernacular at large.


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Wystan Hugh Auden
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News about Wystan Hugh Auden, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Highlights From the Archives
100 Years On, Auden Gets In the Subway
Wystan Hugh Auden had two Yorks in his life. The one in England is where he was born in 1907. This York, our York, is where he spent half his 66 years. ''I adore New York,'' Auden once wrote to a friend, ''as it is the only city in which I can live and work quietly.''March 13, 2007 nyregionNews
After Sept. 11, a 62-year-old poem by Auden drew new attention
It begins in a bar, ends with a prayer and, after Sept. 11, was endlessly quoted and reprinted to express grief over what had happened and foreboding about what was to come. ''I sit in one of the dives/On Fifty-second Street/Uncertain and afraid,'' W. H. Auden, responding to the outbreak of World War II, wrote in his poem ''September 1, 1939.''December 1, 2001 usNews
Learning to Love One's Neighbor
For Auden, writing was always uppermost. Despite his bohemian habits, despite continuous emotional upheaval and despite the ravages he visited on his body with his abuse of tobacco, amphetamines and alcohol, he always stuck to a strictly disciplined writing schedule.February 15, 1996 arts
W.H. Auden Honored
13 eminent poets gathered at the Guggenheim Museum to honor W. H. Auden and his work, which in their view towers majestically above the forgetful passage of time.October 20, 1983 artsNews
Grim Horrors of Modernity, via Auden
The Royal Ballet presented the premiere of Liam Scarlett's "The Age of Anxiety," based on the Auden poem, and works by Kim Brandstrup and Christopher Wheeldon....
November 12, 2014, Wednesday
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The Poetry of Catastrophe
A sampler of literary catastrophe for these dark times. Don't run away. It's not as depressing as it sounds. One of the enduring paradoxes of great apocalyptic writing is that it consoles even as it alarms....
March 18, 2011, Friday
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'Elegy for Young Lovers' Gets Strong Staging at English National Opera
The Hans Werner Henze opera, with libretto by W. H. Auden and Chester Kallman. showcases strong acting and voice performances in a production by Fiona Shaw....
May 5, 2010, Wednesday
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A Poet, a Composer and a Love of Theater
"The Habit of Art," the Alan Bennett play, has at its complexly poignant core W.H. Auden and Benjamin Britten....
November 20, 2009, Friday
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Power, Eroticism and Wit
The soprano was in radiant voice from the start, with strong performances of works by Wagner, Britten and John Carter among others at Zankel Hall on Wednesday....
October 16, 2009, Friday
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Edward Upward, Influential Author, Dies at 105
Mr. Upward was the last living link to writers like Isherwood, W. H. Auden and Stephen Spender who shaped English literature in the 1930s....
February 22, 2009, Sunday
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The Poems Carla Bruni Loves
February 10, 2008, Sunday
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The Beautiful Duckling Gets the Presidents and the Poets
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|Five Civilized Tribes, Okla. Land restrictions.
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|Sec. 3
|25 U. S. C. 355 note.
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|25 U. S. C. 355 note, 502.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That subject to the provisions of section 2 of this Act, the period of restrictions against alienation, lease, mortage, or other encumbrance of lands belonging to Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes in Oklahoma of one-half degree or more Indian blood, which period was extended to April 26, 1956, by the Act of May 10, 1928 (45 Stat. 495), is hereby extended for the lives of the Indians who own such lands subject to such restrictions on the date of this Act.
(a) Any Indian of the Five Civilized Tribes may apply to the Secretary of the Interior for an order removing restrictions. Within ninety days from the date of the application, the Secretary shall either issue the order or disapprove the application. The order shall be issued if in the judgment of the Secretary the applicant has sufficient ability, knowledge, experience, and judgment to enable him, or her, to manage his, or her, business affairs, including the administration, use, investment, and disposition of any property turned over to such person and the income or proceeds therefrom, with such reasonable degree of prudence and wisdom as will be apt to prevent him, or her, from losing such property or the benefits thereof.
(b) The Secretary of the Interior is authorized and directed to issue, without application, to any Indian of the Five Civilized Tribes, who in the judgment of the Secretary is able to manage his, or her, own affairs, in accordance with the standard specified in subsection (a) of this section, an order removing restrictions that will become effective six months after notice of the order is given to such Indian, unless it is set aside by a county court in accordance with proceedings initiated prior to such time pursuant to subsection (c) of this section. The timely initiation of such proceedings shall stay the effective date of an order until the proceedings are concluded. When the Secretary issues an order pursuant to this subsection, he shall notify the board of county commissioners for the county in which the Indian resides.
(c) If the Secretary of the Interior disapproves, or fails either to approve or disapprove, an application within the ninety-day period prescribed in subsection (a) of this section, the Indian affected may apply to the county court for the county in which he, or she, resides for an order removing restrictions. If the Secretary issues an order removing restrictions without application therefor in accordance with the provisions of subsection (b) of this section, either the Indian affected or the board of county commissioners may apply to the county court for the county in which the Indian resides for an order setting aside such order. The court shall set a hearing date not less than thirty days from the day it receives the application, and, under rules adopted by the court, notify the board of county commissioners, the welfare departments of the State and county governments, the local representative of the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, and any other persons the court considers appropriate. At the hearing the court shall examine the Indian and may require the persons who appear before the court to give testimony in the matter of the ability of the Indian to manage his, or her, own affairs. The Secretary of the Interior, and the attorney for the county in which such court is located, shall be given an opportunity to appear at such hearings and
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to participate in the examination of the Indian and other witnesses. The evidence taken at the hearing shall be transcribed and filed of record in the case. In determining capability, the court shall apply the standard specified in subsection (a) of this section with respect to determinations by the Secretary. If the court finds that the Indian is able to manage his, or her, own affairs, it shall issue an order removing restrictions or deny the application for an order to set aside an order of the Secretary issued without application therefor, as the case may be. If the court does not find that the Indian is able to manage his, or her, own affairs, it shall deny the application for an order removing restrictions, or set aside an order of the Secretary issued without application therefor, as the case may be. The court shall furnish to the Secretary and to the applicant one certified copy of any final order issued by it. Any final order of the court shall be subject to appeal by the applicant, by the Secretary, or by the board of county commissioners in accordance with the probate laws of the State of Oklahoma, except that no appeal bond shall be required in an appeal by the Secretary.
(d) When an order removing restrictions becomes effective, the Secretary shall cause to be turned over to the applicant full ownership and control of any money and property that is held in trust for him or that is held subject to a restriction against alienation imposed by the United States, issuing, in the case of land, such title document as may be appropriate: Provided, That the Secretary may make such provisions as he deems necessary to insure payment of money loaned to any such Indian by the Federal Government or by an Indian tribe: Provided further, That nothing herein contained shall abrogate the interest of any lessee or permittee in any lease, contract, or permit that is outstanding when an order removing restrictions becomes effective.
Section 23 of the Act of April 26, 1906 (34 Stat. 137), as amended by section 8 of the Act of May 27, 1908 (34 Stat. 312), which expires on April 26, 1956, is continued in force with respect to the restricted properties of Indians of the Five Civilized Tribes as long as such properties remain restricted.
Except as provided in section 2 of this Act, nothing in this Act shall be construed to repeal or to limit the application of the Act of August 4, 1947 (61 Stat. 731); the provisions of which shall continue in effect until otherwise provided by Congress.
Any existing exemption from taxation that constitutes a vested property right shall continue in force and effect until it terminates by virtue of its own limitations.
Approved, August 11, 1955.


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UPD called on a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter to extricate the pair, and by shortly after midnight they were off the mountain.
The injured 41-year-old brother was treated in a parking lot by Unified Fire paramedics and then taken to Lone Peak Hospital in Draper for further treatment of what proved to be a minor ankle injury.
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The Zips will hold an open practice and "Meet the Team" event the evening of Aug. 10.
The team released the rest of its practice schedule, but that is the only event that fans can attend. It is tentatively scheduled for 4 to 6 p.m.
Men's basketball
GoZips.com conducted a thorough interview with Keith Dambrot, looking ahead at next year's team. It's a good read.
The Zips are unhappy that the media picked them to finish last in the MAC East, according to the ABJ's Tom Gaffney.
When you look at the MAC East, a last-place tally should not have been a surprise. Buffalo and Temple are improving quickly. Bowling Green and Miami played well with young teams last season. Ohio and Kent State... Well, that's debatable.
With the wealth of mediocrity, it won't matter to Akron how other teams are playing. The Zips must ascend, not wait for others to fall.
Akron will begin practices on Sunday. I plan to report from training camp as much as possible.
The duel for junior college cornerback Chaz Russell has intensified, with the four-star athlete receiving scholarship offers from Memphis and Kansas State.
Meanwhile, Russell was scheduled to visit Akron's campus last weekend. The Scout.com story (linked above) makes it obvious that the Zips are doing everything possible to land Russell, who could suit up this season.
With Akron's lack of depth in the secondary, Russell's commitment would mean a lot for the pass defense.
(Sorry, I haven't used a terrible pun in awhile.)
Akron bagged another recruit when Nolan Procter, a 5-foot-9 slot receiver, chose the Zips.
The finalists were Akron and Bowling Green for the Michigan athlete. He decided based on Akron's offense, the coaching staff and facilities.
Men's basketball
ESPN.com put together a formula to rank the 300 Division I basketball programs.
Akron is No. 177. Miami leads the MAC at No. 53. Kent State is 82nd.
Akron's most famous alumnus went from cellar-dweller to playoff team when the Washington Redskins acquired Jason Taylor in exchange for a second- and sixth-round pick.
Taylor made headlines this offseason by making it to the finals of Dancing with the Stars. The Dolphins weren't too enthused, and Bill Parcels wanted to dump Taylor.
A recent poll of NFL coaches asked which one player you would pick first if the entire league was eligible to be drafted. Taylor was one of only three players who received votes. Tom Brady and Peyton Manning were the others.
Men's basketball
Romeo Travis and Dru Joyce are slowly working their way into coach John Kuester's lineup.
In Wednesday's loss to Houston, Travis attempted two 3-pointers and made one in 11:28 minutes of playing time. Joyce, meanwhile, had a rebound in 2:08 minutes during Friday's loss to Washington.
It makes me wonder if the statisticians confused the two former Zips.
Travis and Joyce don't mind that everyone thinks they're on the team because of No. 23, according to the Plain Dealer.
Joyce had a quote with which I disagree:
Scout.com is reporting that Ohio running back Stephen Curtis committed to Akron.
The 5-foot-10, 185-pound rusher also had a scholarship offer from Western Michigan. He averaged 7.4 yards per carry at Wayne High School in Huber Heights. His highlight video shows a shifty runner who prefers to go outside the tackles.
Curtis was a high school teammate of Zips' 2008 recruit Troy Gilmer, a running back/linebacker. Curtis also might play safety in college.
Curtis did not qualify coming out of high school. Therefore, he will attempt to qualify on campus this fall, then join the team next season if all goes well.
Wide receiver Dee Frieson is the Zips' other early commitment to this point.
Local four-star offensive lineman Nate Klatt recently committed to Michigan State.
Akron offered the nation's No. 4 center a scholarship, but the Canal Fulton resident's decision came down to Michigan State, Northwestern, Indiana and Kansas.
Men's basketball
ESPN.com's Andy Katz chronicled the many ways in which LeBron James has helped Akron's basketball program.
The James Effect was not a factor in recruiting Zeke Marshall, but it has given Keith Dambrot an open door for other guys who otherwise have little business with MAC teams.
The Chaz Russell story I quoted from a few days ago is outdated.
I thought it was from June 2008 not June 2007. (That's what you get, I suppose, when you blog during class.)
Therefore, Akron probably still has a chance on him. I will find out more in a couple weeks.
Men's basketball
Gee LeBron, it's nice you put your buddies on the summer league team.
Think they could serve as more than mascots?
Dru Joyce got on the floor for 2 seconds in the Cavaliers' summer league team's 97-94 loss to the Knicks on Monday. Romeo Travis did not play.
Despite the loss, first-round pick J.J. Hickson scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
A recent Rivals.com story says junior college cornerback Chaz Russell has his eyes on his team's opening game, not on the Zips.
Furthermore, Russell did not mention Akron in the story, but did discuss his interest in several BCS schools.
At the suggestion of Dan Kadar (whose Browns blog you should read), I requested a copy of Ohio State's contract with Nike, to give some perspective on what the Zips are getting with adidas.
I have some general observations, but I encourage you to read the contracts for yourself as well.
OSU's licensing contract with Nike OSU's equipment supply contract with Nike OSU's appearance contract with Nike Akron's expired contract with adidas
Men's basketball
It's true: The university does not have a contract with adidas, as of today.
The agreement with adidas expired June 30.
However, the prior contract with adidas explicitly prohibited the university from negotiating with a third party (such as Nike) regarding the wearing of similar products until the contract expired. Clearly, that happened, because the Nike announcement was made on June 18.
That means, provided there was no secondary agreement (which the university did not provide me a copy of), the university breached its contract with adidas. Perhaps that is why adidas and UA are still negotiating next year's contract.
You can download a copy of the old agreement to see for yourself.
Men's basketball
Something fishy is going on.
The university declined my public records request for the athletic department's contract with adidas because, well, there IS NO CONTRACT.
That is in stark conflict with an official GoZips.com story (and various other media reports) that the Zips' agreement with adidas lasts until 2013.
Don't believe me? Here is PDF of the letter I received. (Don't blame the sender. This order came from above him.)
Something doesn't add up. I love Dr. Luis Proenza. His underlings, however, have been known to be much less than forthcoming.
Men's basketball
CBSSportsLine.com wrote an interesting story about LeBron James and Chris Paul's Monday evening, which included seven pick-up games at UA's Rec Center.
The nation's best and brightest basketball people have converged in Akron for the LeBron James Skills Academy. Some of the ZipsNation members have poked their heads in and gotten a look at future Zip Zeke Marshall. Read some of their comments if you have a chance.
Do you want your name on InfoCision Stadium?
The university wants to sell naming rights to just about every facet and part of the new football facility, the ABJ reports.
Men's basketball
In a conference that has seen first-round NBA draft picks, Zeke Marshall might be the most highly anticipated player ever.
The Plain Dealer's Elton Alexander heaved that high praise on the future center of the Zips, saying Marshall could be the most celebrated recruit in MAC history.
The MAC has produced top-10 picks such as Antonio Daniels, Wally Szczerbiak and Chris Kaman -- all of whom have enjoyed productive NBA careers. That begs the question: Does Marshall have potential to be the Zips' NBA draftee?
If I had to compare Marshall to a current professional (from what I have heard about him), it would be Samuel Dalembert or Roy Hibbert -- a center with defensive prowess and a skosh of offense.
I don't know about the rest of you, but I am itching to watch the Zips practice in August. I want to see the new players, the new schemes, who's been working hard and who's been playing too much XBox.
I plan to report from as many practices as possible, but for now, let's examine three of the main issues this team will face...


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Simulation Experiments (Part 1)
One of the really useful benefits of simulation is the ability to analyze multiple aspects of system performance without actually building the system and testing it. With the right models and simulation tools, you can investigate system performance metrics in a much shorter time than required for prototype and bench testing. Simulation is essentially a way to ask system questions and get answers: system models ask the questions; simulators calculate the answers; data analysis tools help interpret the results.
System design questions come in a wide range of types and complexities. You may only want to know the basics of system operation – what happens over time, with nominal system parameters, when you apply a simple stimulus. Or you may want to know how changes in system parameters affect system performance. You may even want to know what happens when factors outside your system (think environmental conditions) change beyond "room temperature" values. Whatever system performance metrics you want to analyze, the process for asking questions and getting answers can be summed-up in one word: experimenting. Each time you run a simulation on your system, you are, in effect, running a system experiment.
Whether we realize it or not, running experiments is a part of our lives. From a very early age, we started asking ourselves experiment-provoking question like "I wonder what will happen if I…?", then we try and find out. Most of the time, our approach is unorganized, even spur of the moment. If we stopped to think through every option before trying something new, chances are we wouldn't try many new things. Though our approach to life's experiments may be a bit spontaneous, we none the less learn from each experiance.
Simulation experiments are no less instructive, but are typically best run using a structured and organized methodology. Once you finish your system model, to get the most out of simulation experiments you need to manage what design factors to consider, what analyses to run, and what performance metrics you want to analyze. With these and other options, it's easy to see that your experiment matrix can get pretty complicated. So a way to manage simulation experiments is important.
Like most mechatronic systems simulators, SystemVision lets you quickly setup and run individual simulation experiments (e.g. transient analysis to measure risetime, frequency analysis to measure the lowpass 3 dB frequency, etc.). But SystemVision also features Experiment Manager, a unique and flexible tool for setting up and running simulation experiments. In my next blog post I'll talk more about the SystemVision Experiment Manager, including how it simplifies the creation, execution, and management of simulation experiments.
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Some academic programs at Marquette offer internship opportunities as part of their regular course work. Many of these internships and co-ops are open to international students.
"The co-op program was my deciding factor for choosing Marquette University. As undergraduate engineering students, we are able to gain work experience and apply our academic knowledge in the industry. The program alternates full-time work with full-time academic semesters.
During my sophomore and junior years, I worked at Rockwell Automation as a marketing engineer. It was an extremely valuable experience. Co-op allows students to understand the engineering industry and identify areas of interest."
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"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to introduce a unique technology-enabled design concept to the museum environment that will provide both a new palette and performance opportunity for the creative genius of our artists and to inspire new generations of visitors." -- Bran Ferren, Applied Minds
In June 2013, the Smithsonian American Art Museum selected Applied Minds, an interdisciplinary company based in Los Angeles, as the winner of an international design competition to reimagine the Renwick Gallery's Grand Salon. The proposed new concept for the Grand Salon is part of a forthcoming major renovation of the Renwick Gallery's historic building.
The international design competition invited selected interior designers, artists, and architects to envision the 4,300-square-foot Grand Salon as a must-see twenty-first-century destination for contemporary audiences. Applied Minds presented a technology solution that uses state-of-the-art high-definition projectors and audio speakers to create an immersive and interactive environment. The concept proposes unlimited opportunities to transform the Grand Salon with different looks that could range from a woodland forest to an aerial tour of Washington, D.C., to a distinctive historic interior.
The concept gives artists the opportunity to design new digital artworks to fill the space in creative and inspiring ways. The possibility of featuring digital artworks enhances the museum's emphasis on developing its media arts program by expanding its display to the Renwick Gallery.
"The genius of the Applied Minds concept is that it encourages visitors to come back again and again to see the many new and ever-changing presentations," said Elizabeth Broun, The Margaret and Terry Stent Director of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. "I especially like the fact that their concept offers a new palette for artistic interpretation that continues the Renwick Gallery's tradition of being 'Dedicated to Art,' as inscribed over the building's front door."
Applied Minds is working with the museum to further develop the design concept, explore required support systems and requirements, and develop a detailed cost estimate. The museum will decide whether to move forward to implement the design by March 2014, after the feasibility study concludes. Private funds will be raised to implement the proposed design.


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This course reviews information systems (IS) from a manager's perspective. Topics include computer system resources, applications to functional business areas, IS planning and development, and IS management. Current issues in business applications of information technology are discussed. Individual exercises in Internet research, PowerPoint presentation, database queries, and spreadsheet analysis and charting are utilized. Fall, Spring, Summer, Online.
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Immortal Technique, Dizzy Wright, Nas, Kid Cudi, and Yak Ballz.
Writers in the 760 pm me.
Slug from atmosphere
Brother Ali
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Vinnie Paz, Immortal Technique, Jedi Mind Tricks, Snak The Ripper, Young Sin, Tyler The Creator, and Mad Child are some I can think of off the top of my head