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As expected, the Sixers will host workouts for the top big men available in the draft Friday when Kentucky's DeMarcus Cousins and Georgia Tech's Derrick Favors come to the team's practice site.
The Daily News reported the workout schedule last week.
They will be joined by Temple's Ryan Brooks and La Salle's Rodney Green, who likely will fill the role of passer into the post.
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MBA for Professionals students are welcome to attend any events and activities planned by the Atkinson Graduate School's student associations and clubs. Event times and details will be announced via e-mail throughout the year, or by contacting Desiree Vorhees in the Career Management office.
Other Clubs and Organizations at the Atkinson School:
Atkinson Student Association
Composed of all Atkinson students and directed by officers elected by the students. ASA works with the administration on curricular and general policies of the School and coordinates special activities for students and their families. Elections are held each spring to elect ASA officers.
Atkinson Accounting Association (AAA)
AAA promotes the interests of AGSM students who are interested in the field of accounting and/or are seeking employment in the accounting industry upon graduation. The organization serves as a vehicle for enhancing the accounting educational experience of students. AAA strives to share the benefits of the accounting profession with the greater Atkinson community as well as to strengthen that sense of community through events such as the career panels and site visits.
Atkinson Consulting Association
Atkinson Finance Association (AFA)
AFA assists in the professional, educational, and social development of Willamette MBA students interested in finance, banking, and investments. AFA strives to: promote the reputation of Atkinson finance both regionally and nationally; promote an in-depth understanding in all fields of finance; and provide forums (panels and treks) where members have the opportunity to interact and learn from each other as well as faculty, alumni, and other finance professionals.
Atkinson Golf Association (AGA)
The subject of Golf is an important component of today's business world and understanding the relationship between golf and business greatly assists Willamette MBA students to navigate the negotiations and decision-making that occur on the golf course. AGA strives to promote the interests of Willamette MBA students who are interested in golf and/or are seeking to improve their networking skills in the business world upon graduation and to serve as a vehicle for enhancing professional development skills.
Atkinson Marketing Association (AMA)
AMA is a certified student chapter of the American Marketing Association and is one of only a handful of graduate school chapters in the nation. AMA activities provide opportunities to network with marketing professionals and promote awareness of career opportunities in marketing. AMA sponsors guest lecturers, on-site visits, and professional development services.
Atkinson Management Today (AMT)
AMT is an electronic journal released two to three times a year with content intended as a resource for progressive, upwardly mobile managers. Willamette MBA students, alumni and faculty report and write articles on a range of management-related topics. The mission of AMT is to provide timely information relevant for today's competitive environment in the business, government and not-for-profit sectors.
Atkinson Outdoor Club (AOC)
AOC's mission is to help Willamette MBA students become better stewards of the environment, now and in the future, by increasing their appreciation of nature through activities which bring them in direct contact with the outdoors. The activities of the AOC are designed so that all Willamette MBA students can partake in the events, from beginners to experts. The events put on by the AOC are meant to help relieve stress brought on by work and studies, while also being fun and enjoyable.
Atkinson Project Management Institute (APMI)
APMI is dedicated to furthering the involvement and understanding of Willamette MBA students in the profession of project management. APMI is associated with the Willamette Valley Project Management Institute (PMI) chapter and sponsors various social and educational events, treks to businesses that employ certified Project Management Professionals and groups to study for the PMI exam.
Atkinson Public Administration Association
The APAA's goal is to introduce public service careers to the Atkinson Graduate School of Management community. This group allows students to network with others who share their interest in the public sector and meet outside professionals. In doing so, the APAA raises the profile of the Willamette MBA program as a producer of the next generation of professional, educated and highly-prepared public managers.
International Graduate Students Association (IGSA)
IGSA promotes cross-cultural understanding among international and American students. IGSA provides new international students with collegial support as they adjust to a new culture and academic environment. IGSA also provides an ongoing forum to convey the special concerns of international students to the administration at Atkinson; works to foster an awareness of the Willamette MBA among institutions of higher learning, corporations and students in other countries; and sponsors the annual international dinner which has become a means to bring cultures together and celebrate them in one of the most attractive events of the year. All international and U.S. students are encouraged to participate in IGSA and to use its services as a resource.
Joint Degree Association (JDA)
JDA includes all students pursuing the joint degree, and is an important link between the Atkinson School and the College of Law. JDA provides an informal mentoring program for joint degree students, offers a library of study aids and course outlines, and sponsors social activities. The organization also sponsors an annual career night where joint degree alumni share career opportunities with current students.
National Association for Women MBAs (NAWMBA) – AGSM Chapter
NAWMBA - Atkinson Chapter is an affiliated student chapter of the National Association of Women MBAs. This organization is dedicated to "empowering women MBAs and graduate women in business in order to propel more women into leadership positions in corporate America and to enhance the diversity of the nation's workforce." NAWMBA – Atkinson Chapter promotes networking and business opportunities for men and women with MBAs and provides professional resources, networking, speakers, and social events.
MBA for Professionals students may also become members of the Oregon Women MBAs, the Portland professional chapter of NAWMBA.
Net Impact
Net Impact members are united by the belief that business can be a force for good. Through learning about innovative practices and pursuing careers that allow them to leverage business principles, they're helping lead us to a more socially and environmentally sustainable world.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)
The Atkinson chapter of SHRM is a chartered chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management. SHRM promotes student professional development and provides networking with human resource professionals. Events sponsored by SHRM include: resume workshops, mock interview sessions, site visits, guest speakers, and community service activities.
Honor Society - Beta Gamma Sigma (Business Administration)
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society serving business programs accredited by AACSB International. Membership in Beta Gamma Sigma is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive in a business program accredited by AACSB International and determined by academic performance in the MBA for Professionals program. Learn more about Beta Gamma Sigma.

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Senior Lunch Menu
The lunch menu for the Mora/Wagon Mound Senior Center provides coffee and milk daily.
King Ranch chicken, salsa corn, Spanish rice, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers, cottage cheese and pears
Brunswick stew, garden salad with dressing, squash, crackers, and pineapple upside-down cake
Turkey dinner, stuffing, gravy, green beans, mashed potatoes, strawberries, and pumpkin nut bread
I'll bet I'm the only columnist around who is writing a story, a column about sauerkraut at the moment. Yes, I know since I learned how to make it at an early age and because I still enjoy it, there is a story there.
When one lives in the country, particularly this big Mora County country, and when one's father is the nearest doctor for many a bumpy road mile, one gets to know one's neighbors in quite a different and fun way.
Such was the case when I lived at Valmora, the tuberculosis hospital where a huge x-ray machine, an operating room and an emergency room were right next to our home. I'm always surprised and saddened when I read yet another obituary in the Optic about yet another acquaintance.
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Mora High School volleyball teams will face off with Questa High School for district competition in the Joseph Montoya gym in Mora. Both the junior varsity and varsity will compete.
Mora High School cross country teams will compete in the Desert Academy meet in Santa Fe.
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Mora High School volleyball teams will face off with Escalante High School for district competition in the Joseph Montoya gym in Mora. Both the junior varsity and varsity will compete.
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The Mora Youth Hunter Education Club members attended the Northern New Mexico Clay Target Challenge recently.
The tournament was jointly sponsored by the hosting Los Alamos Sportsman's Club, New Mexico Game and Fish and the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Competitions were held in trap, bunker trap, five stand and Annie Oakley (an elimination contest) with first place medals awarded for boys and girls in three age categories.
The old boxes of books stored here keep me busy — busy going back in time with my vast family history. Most of the medical library is now housed at our University of New Mexico medical school, and I'm confident scholars there find these old books and their often dog- eared pages interesting.
Noon to 6 p.m.
Mora Valley Community Health Services will be hosting its 40th Anniversary Open House from noon to 6 p.m. to meet the new providers. Free health screenings will be available. Barbecue, refreshments, music and door prizes. The clinic is located at 3 Mora Valley Clinic Road in Mora.
5 p.m.
Mora High School volleyball teams will face off with the Lady Panthers of Pecos High School. Both the junior varsity and varsity will be competing. Games take place at Pecos High School.
3 to 6 p.m. — Mora Valley Farmers Market is held from 3 to 6 p.m. in the parking lot of Southwest Capital Bank in Mora. For more information, call Betsy at 505-220-1845.
Sept. 4 to Sept. 7 — 105th Annual Wagon Mound Bean Day Celebration will feature a car show, street vendors, softball tournaments, a parade, rodeos, amateur horseshoe tournament, mud bog racing, and a free barbecue.
I learned long ago that travel brings up all sorts of fun encounters with complete strangers. I have always enjoyed starting up a conversation with a complete stranger, and of course this was no different a couple of weeks ago when flying home from Seattle with son Carl.
He (he has long legs so he sits on the aisle seat in an airplane) and I were joined by a classy lady who sat in the window seat. She and Carl both had work to do with their computers and I read the daily Seattle Times until snacks were served.
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it's really an interesting bill that one company has 3 extremely successful games in 3 completely different markets. It will be even more interesting if they can go into a 4th market of gamers.
To be honest, I've given up on Blizzard. Since WoW, the way they make and put out games has changed greatly and I'm just not interested in what they'v been offering. WoW was a disappointing MMO from this MMO-freak and Diablo 3 felt very dumbed down and greatly restricted by their desire to focus on a cash generating auction house. Can't say their next game will be something I follow or really care about until they prove they've gone back to their origins (and I don't mean EA's Origin).
Blizzard stated on twitter that it is not Titian. So there is a 99.99% chance it is Blizzard All Stars.
Hopefully they'll get it out on PS4 too.
I'll most likely get their game on PC though, unless it has local co-op on PS4


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Fewer Americans signed contracts to purchase previously owned homes in February as limited inventory and access to credit held back a more robust recovery in housing.
The index of pending home sales fell 0.4% to 104.8, the second-highest level since April 2010, after a revised 3.8 percent increase the prior month, the National Association of Realtors reported today in Washington. The median forecast in a Bloomberg survey called for a 0.3% drop.
A smaller number of properties for sale may be hindering buyers with access to credit, while others with limited cash for a down payment are finding it difficult to take advantage of historically low interest rates. At the same time, a pickup in property values may encourage more people to list their homes as the spring selling season gets under way.
"Lending is excessively tight and continues to be," Benjamin Ayers, an economist with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. in Columbus, Ohio, said before the report. "It's limiting the expectations for growth."
Estimates of 37 economists in the Bloomberg survey ranged from a drop of 3% to an increase 4%. The Realtors' group revised January's data from a previously reported increase of 4.5%.
Stocks fell after the Standard & Poor's 500 Index approached a record high yesterday. The S&P 500 dropped 0.6% to 1,554.75 at 10:07 a.m. in New York.
Two of four regions saw a decrease in February pending home sales, today's report showed, led by a 2.5% drop in the Northeast. Pending sales climbed 0.4% in the Midwest and 0.1% in the West.
Year Ago
Compared with a year ago, contract signings rose 5% following a 9.6% gain in the 12 months ended in January.
Pending home sales are considered a leading indicator because they track contract signings in advance of actual transactions, which are tabulated a month or two later. Existing home sales made up about 93% of the housing market last year.
Previously owned properties rose in February to the highest level in more than three years, the Realtors group reported on March 21. Sales climbed 0.8% to a 4.98 million annualized rate, the fastest since November 2009.
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He was known as Dr. Death, a Michigan physician who helped his patients kill themselves.
In doing so, Jack Kevorkian inflamed a nationwide debate in the 1990s over a terminally ill patient's right to die. And he served eight years in prison for second-degree murder for administering the lethal injection rather than helping the patient do it himself.
Kevorkian began his crusade mindful of his own mortality.
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NOPD looking for person of interest in February arson/homicide
NOPD looking for person of interest in February arson/homicide
NOPD is looking for a person of interest in relation to a burned body found in the Lower Ninth Ward Feb. 4.
The incident occurred in the 1600 block of Deslonde Street at about 7:30 p.m, police say.
Fire crews extinguished the fire and found the body of 54-year-old Glynn Coston inside an abandoned house.
Police said arson was determined as the cause of the fire and the death was ruled a homicide.
NOPD homicide Detective Robert Bachelder believes that the person pictured may have information about the incident, police say. He is not a suspect in the incident, only a person detectives believed may have information about the incident.
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at 504-822-1111.


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JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (June 15, 2007) - ETSU head coach Andrea Mangrum announced Friday that former ETSU standout pitcher Tiffany McVay (2001-04) will be making a special appearance at the Buccaneers' softball camp in July.
McVay, a member of ETSU's inaugural softball team in 2001, has spent the past three years as a professional pitching coach in
McVay enjoyed a spectacular Buccaneer career as she currently holds school records in wins (47), appearances (123), starts (96), complete games (72), shutouts (13), strikeouts (316), and innings (660.2). She was also a two-time Southern Conference Pitcher of the Week winner and a three-time ETSU MVP. She made the all-tournament team at the 2003 Western Kentucky Tournament, as well as the all-tourney team at the 2003 SoCon Tournament.
Below are the details for the July camp:
Pitching/Catching/Hitting July 17-18th
Metro Kiwanis Park
10:00-3:30 each day
Ages 8-18
Pitching/ Catching sessions 10-12:00 each day
Hitting sessions 1:30-3:30 each day
Cost: Both sessions both days 60.00
One session both days 35.00
No team rate will be given at this camp because it will specialize in individual skills.
In case of rain, please call Andrea Mangrum at (423) 439-4279, and listen to the voice message.
For more information on Buccaneer softball, visit www.ETSUBucs.com and click on the softball link.


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The iHBS112 is LiteOn's first 12x Blu-ray disc writer. This drive offers 12x recording for the select 6x BD-R media, which means that you will be able to burn 25GB of data in less than 12 minutes. Although 6x BD-R still expensive compared to DVDs, their availability at the market has been improved. TDK/Imation, Sony, Verbatim and Panasonic were the first companies to offer such discs, followed by Taiyo Yuden , Moser Baer India .
Besides the limited availability of the 6x BDR discs, their price is also high for the end users. Let's hope that the situation will change in the following months as the media companies ramp up their production.
Basic features of the LiteOn iHBS112 drive include 12x burning for single layer BD-R, 8x for dual layer BD-R, while . BD-RE are burned at 2x for both DL and SL.
The drive also maintains compatibility with DVD and CD discs for both read and write. The iHBS112 writes Double Layer BD-R media at 8X, and reads BD-ROM discs at 8X as well. Single Layer DVD±R discs can be written at 16X, Double Layer DVD±R at 8X and rewritable discs at 8X (+RW) and 6X (-RW) respectively. The drive reads and writes CD-R at 48X and rewrites CD-RW at 24X.
The iHBS112 incorporates Serial ATA interface. It has been designed using a short-loader mechanism for better airflow and a lower noise level, and is well-suited for today's mini desktop PCs.
Featured with the drive is Lite-On's patented SmartWrite technology for setting the optimum speed of operation, enabling users to "burn and work" simultaneously. Also included are SmartX technologies, used to adjust data extraction speed, such as decreasing the reading speed when possible to reduce acoustic noise and anti-vibration, and provide smooth and quiet playback.
LiteOn is also offering a Lightscribe version of the drive, the iHAS212. This model is available in retail packed with software for CD/DVD and BD playback and burning. Our test model, the iHBS112 is a bulk version, meaning that it comes bare with out additional goodies in the package. It retails at an MSRP €149.
Below you can see the table of specifications:
The rear panel is typical and has a power and SATA interfaces
Let's take a look at the drive's internal board. It is recommended not to open the case of your drive since that would void the warranty.
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The drive's electronics is based on the MediaTEK MT1939MWDU chipset.
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Why Churchill's firing was so important
In reading through the Colorado Supreme Court's 50-page ruling Monday in which it refused to give Ward Churchill back his job, it's easy to miss the forest for the trees. The opinion is so full of esoteric discussion of legal concepts such as "quasi-judicial absolute immunity," "state sovereign immunity" and "Section 1983" actions that non-specialists are likely to end up shaking their heads in frustration and bewilderment.
So here's a condensed primer on what happened to Ward Churchill and why it's a good thing.
In 2001, Churchill wrote a vicious essay about the 9/11 attacks in which he blamed the victims. When the essay came to light in 2005, a number of public officials called for his termination as a University of Colorado professor. CU naturally launched an investigation, which concluded that what he had written was protected free speech.
In the course of the probe, however, the school learned of allegations that Churchill had indulged in plagiarism and other over-the-top academic misconduct, and decided to investigate those, too. It did, found them to be true and, after an almost comically protracted and redundant disciplinary process, finally fired the professor in 2007.
Churchill sued and a gullible jury, swayed by the grotesquely misleading testimony, found in Churchill's favor but also found no economic or noneconomic damages – as incoherent a verdict as you will ever see. The judge vacated the verdict and refused to reinstate Churchill in his job. Basically, what the Supreme Court's ruling means is that original decision that CU needn't reinstate him stands.
As for why it is a good thing, that should be self-evident. Universities need to be able to fire academic frauds and cheaters such as Ward Churchill. Had he survived in his position, he'd stand as a humiliating rebuke to the vast majority of professors who do research the old-fashioned way, through the honest and painstaking citation of sources.


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1892. Study. Oil on canvas. Private collection.
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Older News » My School website explainedLast updated 10:55 AM on 15 September 2011
This is a new website launched by the Australian Government on 28 January, 2010.
The My School website provides a snapshot of every government and non-government school in Australia.
The website offers a short description of each school and its community, the number of students and teachers, student attendance rates, and student results in new national tests in reading, writing and maths for Years 3, 5, 7 and 9.
These tests took place in 2008 and 2009 and are known as the NAPLAN tests (the National Assessment Program - Literacy and Numeracy).
Watch: a video of the Director-General of the NSW Department of Education and Training, Michael Coutts-Trotter, explain the My School website.
Read: answers to some common questions about the website.
How can I use the information on the My School website?
Using information on the My School website you can compare our school's NAPLAN results with:
- schools that are similar to ours (schools serving similar student populations)
- the average performance of all primary or secondary schools in Australia
- a list of up to 20 schools located near your selected school.
Does the website create a league table of schools?
No. The My School site does not rank schools in a league table. It aims to make meaningful comparisons between similar schools.
What does "similar schools" mean?
To allow a realistic comparison, the My School website groups schools according to factors such as similar socio-economic backgrounds and geographic locations.
Some students' academic results can be affected by their background and where they live. For example, a school may have a significant number of refugees who've missed years of schooling.
While their NAPLAN scores may be relatively low, these students may have progressed significantly during their time at their new school. To compare these students' performance or the school's achievement with the results of students who have enjoyed a continuous education is unfair and misleading.
In the same way, selective schools bring together high-achieving students from many different locations and their results may not be indicative of other schools in their geographic area.
Does the My School website tell the whole story about a school's effectiveness?
The NAPLAN test results - which form the basis of the My School site - can't provide you with a complete picture of what our school is doing. The range of extra-curricula activities, sporting achievements, performing art, debating, P&C involvement, and teacher career development are also important factors to consider when comparing schools.
The NAPLAN results are snapshot tests taken at one point in the year and sample only part of what students learn.
Information from the My School website should complement what you learn from your child's reports, annual school reports, parent-teacher talks, our website and the NSW Public Schools website.
What should I do if I am concerned about what I find on the My School website?
If you are unsure or concerned about any of the information on the My School website please get in touch with our school principal, who will be happy to help you.
Go to the My School website to find out more.


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Wed, 12 Dec 2001 19:12:14 -0800
Pat Yasinskas reports for the Charlotte Observer the Carolina Panthers took advantage of their BYE week to work out several offensive free agents. Among them: QB Mike Watkins, RBs Basil Mitchell and Jason Corle, WRs Jake Hoffert, Jeff Townsley and Lavell Bailey and offensive linemen Mookie Moore, Scott Kiernan and Toby Champion. The team is scheduled to work out several defensive players on Thursday.
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|Broncos | Twelve Released
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 14:40:17 -0700
DenverBroncos.com reports the Denver Broncos have released QB Mike Van Raaphorst, RB Basil Mitchell, FB Mike Stack, WR Chris Doering, P Nick Harris, OL Quentin Neujahr, OL Ethan Brooks, OL Phil Ostrowski, LB Antonio London, CB Darryl Pounds, S Greg Brown and K Steve Lindsey.
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|Broncos | Add Pounds To the List
Tue, 28 Aug 2001 07:29:55 -0700
The Denver Post reports you can add CB Darryl Pounds to the unofficial list of 10 players cut by the Denver Broncos yesterday. As previously reported, the other nine cuts are: LB Antonio London, PK Steve Lindsey, WR Chris Doering, RB Basil Mitchell, FB Mike Stack, QB Mike Van Raaphorst and OL Quentin Neujahr, Ethan Brooks and Phil Ostrowski.
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|Broncos | Cuts Coming
Mon, 27 Aug 2001 14:24:24 -0700
The Associated Press reports the Denver Broncos have not officially announced their initial round of cuts, but they are expected to be: OL Ethan Brooks, OL Phil Ostrowski, OL Quentin Neujahr, PK Steve Lindsey, LB Antonio London; RB Basil Mitchell, FB Mike Stack, WR Chris Doering and QB Mike Van Raaphorst.
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|Broncos | Injury Notes
Mon, 13 Aug 2001 20:35:50 -0700
The Associated Press reports Denver Broncos backup RB Basil Mitchell was limited in practice on Monday because of a bruised thigh and LB Lemar Marshall did not practice because of a sprained right ankle. WR Keith Poole (strained hamstring) was at practice and he had a good day. WR Rod Smith is now expected back at practice tomorrow as he was still away attending to a family matter in Florida.
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|Broncos | Mitchell Signed
Thu, 17 May 2001 22:16:39 -0700
DenverBroncos.com reports the Denver Broncos have signed free agent RB Basil Mitchell, who spent last year with the Green Bay Packers.
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|Broncos | Players Wroking Out
Sat, 05 May 2001 15:26:43 -0700
The Denver Post reports the Denver Broncos may not be done signing players yet. As previously reported, the team may still add QB Steve Beuerlein to serve as a backup. On Friday, the team worked out undrafted rookie free agents C Justin Borvansky (Colorado State), QB Mike Van Raaphorst (USC) and S Greg Brown (Texas). The team also worked out RB Basil Mitchell, a former member of the Packers.
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|Cowboys | Looking To the Street On Tuesday
Mon, 05 Feb 2001 21:36:28 -0800
According to their official site, the Dallas Cowboys will take a look at seven street free agents on Tuesday. They are: QB Leon Murray (Redskins training camp 2000), DE Jessie Warren (Titans training camp 2000), WR Marcus Stiggers (Redskins training camp 2000), RB Basil Mitchell (formerly with Green Bay), DT Bryant Shaw (Cowboys camp 2000), WR Bashir Yamini (Titans practice squad 2000) and WR Patrick Batteaux (Chargers practice squad). Also, TE Johnny Huggins who was in camp with Dallas last season wants to re-sign with Dallas and play in NFL Europe.
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|Packers | Various Notes
Fri, 31 Dec 1999 12:41:09 -0800
Green Bay Packers RB Basil Mitchell will serve as Dorsey Levens' backup. The Rashaan Salaam signing is more for next year, he will not play this Sunday against Arizona. De'Mond Parker tore both his ACL & MCL. Next year is in doubt and more than likely will be put on the physically unable to perform list to start the season, meaning he cannot play in the first six regular season games. Wide Receiver Antonio Freeman has not practiced, he has the flu. Corey Bradford returned to practice on Wednesday after missing practice due to a death in his family. Defensive end Vaughn Booker (pneumonia), linebacker Anthony Davis (hamstring), right tackle Earl Dotson (back) and left tackle Ross Verba (knee) have not practiced. Keith McKenzie's days as a Packer appear to be coming to a close. He has rejected an offer that will pay him about $3 million a year. That would make him the highest paid non-starter in NFL history. He wants about $4 million a year and to be a starter. As it appears that Vaughn Booker would be unable to play Sunday, the team has said Cledius Hunt will start instead of Keith McKenzie. The Packers refuse to comment regarding that move.
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an inspirational entry about getting people to get on board
One Friday morning after a stressful week of work, I came very close to throwing in the towel and quitting on the spot. Instead, I decided to ask my boss for permission to adjust my work schedule. Without a second thought, I dialed his number and left a voicemail, hoping that he would go for my proposition. I needed to shake things up. Seven years into this great job in sales, my motivation and passion waned, and I needed something to give.
My hopeful thoughts of a fresh, new way of working my hours perked me up that morning and gave me an extra spring in my step as I called on my customers. I waited all day for my boss to return the phone call, as the idea of a new schedule grew bigger and better in my head. When I finally sat in front of him to pitch out the idea and reasoning behind my need for a change, I blurted everything out with a bit too much excitement and emotion but not enough reasoning. After some thoughtful consideration of my proposal, I got my answer.
At some point we all find ourselves in situations where we need to persuade others to get on board with our ideas. Whether we are a college student working on a group project for our psychology class or a volunteer for a non-profit with a new way to manage the fund raising, developing the skill set to pitch out ideas and get what we want is key. As I evaluate how I handled the meeting with my boss, I've realized two key things that could have helped my slightly misguided effort to get what I wanted.
~ Be prepared. I was so psyched by the idea of change that I didn't take time to look at logistics or gather my facts. From my boss' perspective, I had a fanciful idea with out anything to back it up. What I should have done was write out some concrete bullet points highlighting the necessity of a schedule change and how this shake up would benefit him as well.
~ Set aside emotion. My seven year itch had me all worked up, and as I sat in front of my boss, tears wetted my eyes and my voice wavered. This only weakened my case for a schedule change. Though there is a time and place for emotions and relating to people, in an effort to get what we want, sometimes a sense of calm confidence convinces the other person that what we are bringing to the table is worth their while.
I did not enjoy hearing no from my boss. In my mind, my idea was awesome and would give me more motivation to be a better salesperson. In his mind, I didn't give him good enough reasons to change the sales team's dynamics. But, I took his feedback and coupled that with my own lessons learned. Next time I will be better prepared and keep my emotions in check.
How about you? What arena in your life are you trying to convince or persuade someone of an idea? I would love for you to share your thoughts and lessons learned.
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart. {Jeremiah 29:11-13 NKJV}
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What do we eat? New food map will tell us
What do we eat? New food map will tell us
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (AP) — Researchers from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill think they can do a better, more up to date job than the government of finding out what people eat and how many calories are in it.
They're creating a gargantuan map of what foods Americans are buying and eating and it shows people may be consuming more calories than they think.
The researchers say government data can lag behind the rapidly expanding and changing food marketplace.
Part of the uniqueness of the database is its ability to sort one product into what it really is — thousands of brands and variations.
Take 2 percent chocolate milk. UNC researchers, using scanner data from grocery stores and other commercial data, found thousands of different brands and variations. The results show that the chocolate milk has about 11 calories per cup more than the government thought.


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McDonald's is planning to convert its entire 80-plus truck fleet in the United Arab Emirates to run on 100% biodiesel, it said.
The fast-food giant, in cooperation with Neutral Fuels, will be using its own used vegetable oil as the base stock for the fuel.
Neutral Fuels is a joint venture between the Neutral Group, an international cleantech company, and an Emirati member of Dubai SME, which is part of Dubai FDI, Dubai's official foreign investment office and an agency of the Dept. of Economic Development. Neutral Fuels will be the first producer of 100% biodiesel in the UAE.
"Neutral Fuels LLC and McDonald's UAE have formed a unique synergy that promotes business as well asconservation. It is a testament to the innovative opportunities presented by Dubai for profitable investment, business growth and commercial application of state-of-the-art technologies. It also underscores the argument that sustainability makes good business sense," said Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO of Dubai FDI.
According to McDonald's, test vehicles running on 100% biodiesel have needed no modification and have performed well.
"As a founder of the CSR Network and partner of EEG (Emirates Environment Group), McDonald's UAE has demonstrated a passionate and long-term commitment to investing in environmental initiatives. We are proud to be the first McDonald's in the region to adopt this exciting environmental initiative, in collaboration with our trusted partners DED and Neutral Fuels LLC.We believe it is a step in the right direction towards a more environmentally-friendly UAE, and we would encourage other public and private companies to do the same," said Rafic Fakih, managing director and partner of McDonald's UAE.


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DETROIT (AP) — The estate of former Detroit Pistons owner Bill Davidson is challenging the government in U.S. Tax Court over billions of dollars claimed by the IRS.
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Other issues include tens of millions of dollars given to Davidson's wife and money used to help her daughter build a home. The newspaper says the IRS is seeking about $2 billion or more in estate taxes. The agency declined to comment. Davidson's estate challenged the IRS last week in a filing in U.S. Tax Court.
Davidson died in 2009 at age 86.
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text: Student Profiles Alana Wooley '06 Alana Wooley '06 Hometown: Boerne, Texas Major: Gender and Women's Studies, with a minor in Biology Why did you choose to come to Bowdoin? I applied early decision, not necessarily knowing what it meant. When I spoke with alumni and others who were familiar with Bowdoin, they spoke highly of the academics, and the liberal arts framework of the institution. In addition, the financial assistance to students would make my college hopes a reality. Being from South Central Texas, I was anxious to discover this region of the northeastern United States, cooler weather, and snow. Knowing that the population at the college was becoming more diverse was also an important factor. All of this together made Bowdoin very appealing to me. Why did you choose you major? When I came to Bowdoin I was pre-med, and wanted to be a biology or neuroscience major. I began to take women's studies courses as an elective. I originally wanted to become a doctor, perhaps working in regions with little or no access to medical care. However, my interest in studying gender and women's position in history developed with each Gender and Women's Studies course I took. Though I enjoyed the sciences, I was most attracted to the social issues we discussed in my Gender and Women's Studies classes. What has been your favorite course at Bowdoin? My favorite course is my independent study about the Somali secondary migration to Lewiston, Maine, with Associate Professor Jennifer Scanlon. I have enjoyed learning about a subject outside of the classroom and discussing my research findings directly with Professor Scanlon. This experience has allowed me to work independently on an issue of particular interest to me. In addition, I have learned how to use primary resources such as interviews to answer questions which academics in my field are currently researching and to explore areas of history which are very new, not yet documented, and still evolving. Have you engaged in any independent research while at Bowdoin? As I mentioned, I am currently studying the Somali secondary migration to Lewiston, Maine, which began in February, 2001. This subject is of particular interest to me because it is a relatively new issue in Maine. Additionally, it is a relatively small case of migration through which I can study the broader issue of immigration. The Somali resettlement gained national attention when I first came to Bowdoin, and I often wondered about the international and national history which led Somalis to Maine, such a cold, predominantly rural state, with few racial and ethnic minorities. What extracurricular or work experiences have you had at Bowdoin? The last three years I have worked as an academic mentor at the Baldwin Center, assisting students with time management and study strategies. In the past I have worked with students on writing skills and introductory chemistry and biology. This past summer I conducted an oral history research project with Professor Scanlon, helping to plan and conduct oral history narratives of women readers of a popular fiction series. I was able to design a website to enable us to connect to national and international online fans of the series. During my first two years at Bowdoin I received a winter break mini-grant through the Career Planning Center. During those breaks I returned to the elementary school in my town and worked with at-risk students on math skills. In my first year and sophomore year I was the community service officer for the Class of 2006. I am currently a Safe Space sexual assault advocate. Last year I mentored a girl through Big Brothers, Big Sisters. Also, last year I began volunteering with a local domestic violence agency, Family Crisis Services. As a volunteer, I regularly cover a 24-hour hotline. This experience has been particularly rewarding, as I have been able to meet many community members through volunteering and learn about issues which face my community in Brunswick, Maine. Did you study abroad during your time at Bowdoin? I did not study abroad. However, I will be going to Thailand for an alternative spring break trip to look at the interconnections between poverty and sex trafficking. What is your best Bowdoin memory? Some that come to mind are long dinners with friends and eating my first lobster. Additionally, my community service pre-orientation trip introduced me to many non-profit organizations in Maine, the community, and gave me an opportunity to see the Maine landscape. I made friendships with students with whom I still remain in contact. What are your plans for after graduation? After graduation I would like to work in public health or immigration services for a year or two before going to graduate school. I am beginning my search for a job and plan to spend some time with the Career Planning Center. What advice would you give to a prospective student or first-year about the Bowdoin experience? I would advise prospective students to visit the Bowdoin campus, which I actually did not do. I would also encourage students to contact Bowdoin alums or current Bowdoin students to gain a true understanding of Bowdoin College academics and social life. To first-year students, I suggest that if there is something missing at Bowdoin, create it. A friend and I discovered that we have a mutual interest in issues of domestic violence and are working to create an organization on campus. Branch out. Meet new people in unexpected places. If you have an academic interest which you do not feel is addressed in classes, or you wish to explore further, plan an independent study with a professor. It is a great chance to work independently and closely with a professor. Story posted on January 03, 2006 « Back | More Student Profiles | Go to News Home


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Jan. 20, 2011
News Release
Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Board Will Hold Next Meeting Thursday, Jan. 27
The Concurrent Enrollment Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, Jan. 27 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public meeting will be held in the conference center at the Community College System Lowry campus, 1061 Akron Way, Bldg. 697 in Denver.
The Jan. 27 combined work session and formal meeting agenda includes:
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- Welcome
- Prioritization of funds update
- ASCENT Program update
- February report update
- Discussion of upcoming meeting dates
Formal Meeting
- Welcome, roll call, approval of agenda, approval of minutes
- Public input
- Approval of action items from work session
- Action plan and next steps
The 13-member board is charged with overseeing programs that allow students to simultaneously enroll in high school and college.
The board was created by the Colorado State Legislature through House Bill 09-1319 and Senate Bill 09-285.
The resulting Concurrent Enrollment Programs Act is designed to broaden access to and improve the quality of concurrent enrollment programs, improve coordination between institutions of secondary education and institutions of higher education and ensure financial transparency and accountability. The act also created the "5th year" ASCENT program for students retained by the high school for instruction beyond the senior year.
Board members are appointed to three-year terms by the governor, the commissioner of education and the executive director of the department of higher education. The director of career and technical education within the state system of community and technical colleges also serves as a board member and the state board for community colleges and occupational education also makes one appointment to the board.
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Health Care Happy Endings
After 28 years as a primary care physician in the U.S., Dr. Ken Fabert traveled to New Zealand to see what it's like to work within a single-payer system. Read more of his blogs about the experience here.
Recently, the New Zealand One television channel aired a brief feature about the tragic injury and astonishing recovery of a young man named Darryl Sabin. Darryl sustained a severe brain injury while playing rugby. For some time, his survival—and then later, any meaningful recovery—was in doubt. But through the combination of skilled medical care, intensive physiotherapy, community support, unrelenting family love and involvement, and, most importantly, his sheer will to live, Darryl gradually regained speech and mobility.
Even though his injury occurred during a rugby match, Darrell has turned to that very sport for further inspiration. And that sport has in turn supported him to the extent that the coach and players of the New Zealand national rugby team, the All Blacks, have given him a seat with the team on the sidelines on the injury bench. It turns out that he has been as much an inspiration to his heroes and they have been to him. As a physician and a human being I found the story of Darryl's will to survive to be truly inspiring. Equally inspirational was the extent to which his family, community, and society supported him.
I guess I'm always attracted to a story like this because my life, too, was strongly influenced by an equally tenacious and inspirational person with an equally amazing tale of recovery: my father. In August of 1954 the United States was swept by yet another wave of poliomyelitis, the dreaded summer killer. My father, 33 years old at the time, was unfortunate enough to contract this disease literally months before an effective vaccine was available to the public. At the time I was 18 months old and my brother was 3 1/2.
At first my father was in a coma. Several days later he awoke in an iron lung with quadriplegia. At this point, the medical team at Cook County Hospital in Chicago was unsure if there was much hope of progress; they were not optimistic about his long term prognosis. My father, however, insists that he knew even then that paralysis was simply not an option. In the ensuing weeks he regained most of the use of his upper extremities and was able to breathe on his own. But he still remained paraplegic.
He was then selected for a research program designed to test whether intensive physical therapy could rehabilitate patients who were considered "older" victims of the disease. For the next year we drove back and forth to Illinois Research Hospital (which later became University of Illinois-Chicago) for daily physical therapy, mosty in the pool. Dad frequently said that boot camp in the Army during World War II was a cakewalk compared to the rigors of his rehab. And I don't think I ever saw him get in a swimming pool in all the years afterward. But within a year he was able to walk again without braces or crutches, his disability betrayed only by a pronounced limp and a markedly atrophic leg.
And how did we fare financially and socially as a family? Before his illness, my father had been hired by a specialty steel company in Chicago Heights, Illinois, as a promising metallurgical engineer who had recently used the G.I. Bill to finish his studies at Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve) in Cleveland Ohio. As difficult as it is to believe when viewed from a 21st-century US perspective, my father's employment with that firm was never interrupted and he never missed a paycheck. His boss, a man named Joe Mullen (whose name I've heard spoken reverentially but whom I never personally met), insisted that our family be supported during this health crisis. There was no disability policy, no social health network. There was only the decision of one man to do something compassionate and vital.
Universal Health Care IS Possible in the United States
To me, this is a reflection of a set of corporate ethics and a level of humanitarian engagement that simply would never occur today. Had something like this happened to us in contemporary America, I would have grown up in poverty. The Joe Mullens of that era were part of an entirely different corporate culture. Rather than blindly and obsessively pursuing a so-called fiduciary responsibility to maximize profit for abstract shareholders and investment entities, this corporation still had a human face.
Of course, there are other social entities that can mitigate risk and invest in human outcomes. The story of Darryl Sabin is an example of how societies can be organized to take care of all their members. In New Zealand, the social infrastructure still exists to allow for happy endings. Today in the USA, such a positive outcome would be, for many, far less likely than it was in the America my father knew—and unimaginable for many more.
This is not a foregone conclusion. It is the logical extension of the misguided policies that relegate the tasks of caring for people and families to faceless corporate entities. Nothing short of the wholesale reorganization of the health system in the United States will allow us to reliably care for those in such situations, without subjecting them to unbearable social stress and financial hardship or ruin. As I have said before, as a nation we have the treasure, the talent and knowledge. It is ultimately a question of moral courage and political will. But unless we change, there will be fewer and fewer happy endings.
- of Ken Fabert's blogs from New Zealand
- :: YES! Magazine's special issue
- :: Can health care reform that does not build on the universal right to health care be successful?


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Wayne-based Toys R Us, a toy products retailer, has named Chetan Bhandari senior vice president, corporate finance, and treasurer.
In this role, Bhandari will be responsible for managing domestic and international relationships with lenders, banks, credit insurers and credit rating agencies. He also will oversee the company's finances, foreign exchange programs and capital market activities.
Prior to Toys R Us, Bhandari was the managing director at GLC Advisors & Co. LLC. Before that, he was the managing director in the restructuring group with UBS Securities LLC and a vice president in the investment banking division of Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation.
"It is our pleasure to welcome Chetan to the organization as a key member of our finance team," Mike Short, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Toys R Us, said in a prepared statement. "We look forward to the benefit of his strong background in corporate finance and well-established relationships in the financial community, as we continue to execute our 'TRU Transformation' strategy to position the business for long-term profitable growth."
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The 18 Essential Toronto Hotels
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Victoria City Council To Vote on July 4th Funds
It's one of the most attended events of the year in the crossroads, the Miller Lite Blast-off, and it will be here before you know it. Plans are underway to make this year's event the best one yet.
Victoria City Council is planning its annual July 4 firework spectacular. The council will vote Tuesday to execute a contract with Zambelli Fireworks, a Pennsylvania-based pyrotechnic company, for the Independence Day show. The main show and grand finale will feature nearly 1,500 firework blasts. The contract is expected to total $25,000. Of that, the city will pay $14,000 and Hartman Distributing, a Victoria company, will contribute $11,000.
Victoria Communications Director O.C. Garza said Hartman has been a major partner with the city for many years on the July 4 celebration. "It's about a 20- to 22-minute show fired very professionally and including just about everything from the fireworks with falling tracers and beautiful shapes and patterns, to a lot of the high-volume explosion shells," he told the Victoria Advocate. "It's a blast."
Garza said this is one of the highest attended events in the city. He expects more than 10,000 people to enjoy the show.
Parks Director Doug Cochran said the partnership with Hartman gives Victorians a "bigger bang for their buck." The city's $14,000 portion comes from the parks and recreation fund, Cochran said.
The mortars will be fired from Ethel Lee Tracy Park, 701 E. Larkspur St., which will be closed during the program. Spectators can watch the show from Victoria Mall, which has joined the partnership to provide parking, space for vendors and entertainment, and easy access to the show, Cochran said.
The alternate date of the fireworks display will be July 5 in case of inclement weather.
This was not competitively bid because the shells are protected and proprietary to Zambelli Firework, of New Castle, Penn.
The city seeks proposals from companies every four years.


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Man pleads guilty in Sioux City officer shooting
Man pleads guilty in Sioux City officer shooting
SIOUX CITY, Iowa —
A 22-year-old man has pleaded guilty to attempted murder in the shooting of a Sioux City police officer.
Jamal Dean changed his plea to guilty at a hearing Thursday and will be sentenced Aug. 9.
Dean earlier had pleaded not guilty to attempted murder and four other charges related to the shooting of officer Kevin McCormick on April 29.
Although his patrol car was riddled with bullets and he was shot in the head, McCormick wasn't seriously injured and has returned to work.
Dean faces up to 25 years in prison for the attempted murder charge. He must serve 70 percent, or 17½ years, before becoming eligible for parole.
He faced up to 85 years in prison if convicted of all five charges.


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Metallica's James Hetfield: We've Got Enough Material for a New Album
Even though James Hetfield was recently quoted as saying Metallica hadn't started writing for their next album, fans shouldn't worry about creativity being a problem. Hetfield says in a new interview with Billboard that the band has enough material to start an album right now, but the biggest issue is finding time in their schedule to focus on it.
The frontman explains, "I want it done yesterday and [Orion Music + More] and this movie is keeping us pretty busy at this point and it's taking a lot of time and effort. We've been touring some obscure places. I guess basically what we're trying to do is pay for this movie, so touring is keeping us from getting in there and finishing the record. Right now the focus is the movie."
Hetfield says the group has begun the early stages of putting their next record together, but cautions, "We've gone through maybe one-tenth of the material that's on our riffs CDs. We've got enough for an album, we just haven't had enough time to really focus on it and dial in and start whittling it into these masterpieces hopefully."
Bassist Robert Trujillo added that the band's work ethic is really strong, but it's because of that that they often take longer to get things done. "[It's] because we're sitting there and sometimes we're analyzing things," says Trujillo. "I mean, for every one lyric, Hetfield has, like, three lyric possibilities. But I can tell you this, the grooves and the riffs that are already on the radar are really, really awesome. We've still got more riffs to go through and jam out and throw into the process, but we're getting there and we'll have something great, hopefully, in the next year."
In the interim, fans can look forward to the 'Metallica Through the Never' 3D film coming in September. The band just took the movie to the Cannes Film Festival to show it off for potential overseas backers.


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Jamieson delighted by PCC poll win
Labour has won the West Midlands police and crime commissioner (PCC) by-election with just over half of the vote, amid concern over low turnout.
New commissioner David Jamieson blasted the Government for fumbling the legislation behind the post's creation, after just 10.41% of those with a vote bothered to cast a ballot.
The commissioner role was introduced by the coalition Government to strengthen the public accountability of the police and boost transparency.
David Jamieson is a former Labour transport minister
Mr Jamieson, a former transport minister, said he was delighted with a win, but branded the legislation, which meant a by-election being held in the middle of the summer holidays, as "messed up".
He also claimed the Government "has not done enough to promote the role", but Policing Minister Mike Penning said commissioners were "making a real difference".
The Electoral Reform Society (ERS) described the voting activity as "a very depressing turnout".
Mr Jamieson said he was committed to bringing relevancy to the role, adding: "I will now make sure that the people's priorities are the police's priorities."
A by-election was triggered after the sudden death of previous incumbent Labour's Bob Jones died on July 1.
Mr Jamieson polled 102,561, beating his nearest rival, the Conservatives' Les Jones, by 48,470 votes.
Ukip's Keith Rowe came third with 32,187 votes, beating the Liberal Democrat's Ayoub Khan, on 12,950 ballots, into last place.
The swing was just 0.27% from the Conservatives to Labour.
Today's is the lowest ever turnout figure for a PCC, and even fell below that of Staffordshire in 2012, when 11.6% of eligible voters cast a ballot and 15% turned out nationwide.
The result has sparked calls for the election process to be reformed, with Labour shadow policing minister Jack Dromey calling it "a shambles".
The cost to the taxpayer of staging the poll has been estimated at least £3.7 million, which works out at just under £20 for every vote cast.
Mr Dromey said it had been a by-election "characterised by costly chaos and a record low turnout".
The role of commissioners, who oversee policing and force budgets, were introduced across the UK by a piece of Government legislation called the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011.
With the by-election on a strict timetable, candidates had four weeks to find a £5,000 deposit and campaign across a huge area of two million eligible voters.
In contrast to the election in 2012, there were no independent candidates fielded in the West Midlands this time around.
Mr Dromey said Labour was now consulting on the future of commissioners, having opposed their original introduction by the Government.
He said he would await the outcome of that process, due in the autumn, rather than "make a snap decision" as to whether they should be scrapped outright.
Chris Terry, a research officer with the ERS, said: "I think it could have been better had more thought been put into the process of how the by-election was run."
Alexandra Runswick, director of Unlock Democracy, said the turnout had been "a disaster", putting the future of the commissioner role in doubt.
"This level of turnout stretches the legitimacy of the office to its limit," she added.
Ukip's Nigel Farage, who was the only one of the four candidate's party leaders to make a trip to the region during campaigning, said there was "no public appetite" for the by-election, which has also fallen during the summer holidays.
He said there had been "a wholesale failure to explain to people the changes that are happening".
On the day, Mr Jamieson won by such a big margin, no second run-off stage was needed.
He paid tribute to his late predecessor, saying Bob Jones would be "a difficult act to follow".
The 67-year-old vowed to see through the recruitment of 450 new police officers, keep community police support officers, and work to reduce the numbers killed or hurt on the region's roads.
As a Labour transport minister Mr Jamieson introduced the managed motorways pilot to the M42, helping bring in legislation enabling the police to crush the cars of uninsured drivers, and making sure fixed speed cameras were painted yellow.
He has promised to look at speed enforcement as a priority across the area, which includes Birmingham, the Black Country, Solihull and Coventry.
Mr Jamieson also said he would be taking a fresh look at the reactivating some of the region's speed cameras, which have for months been switched off for lack of money, "to see if we can afford it".
Meanwhile, Mr Penning said commissioners were "making a real difference", but added he was "disappointed" with the turnout.
"But we must bear in mind that this was a by-election taking place in August following the sad death of Bob Jones.
"Around 200,000 people voted yesterday, whereas nobody voted for their old police authority.
"Our police reforms are working and crime is down more than 10% under this government."
Nick Alston, chairman of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners (APCC), said the elected role was "invaluable" in holding the police to public account.
He added: "The turnout was lower than we would have preferred but that does not detract from the important work that police and crime commissioners across the country carry out every day."
Turnout for the election was just 10.32% of the eligible electorate, which is just under two million
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For your first experience of the year, join the Bluff community on January 18-20 in beautiful Bluff for the 15th Annual Bluff International Balloon Festival. Enjoy three days of colorful skies, friendly encounters, artistic creations and delectable edibles.
Friday morning at sunrise the balloons lift off over town and follow air currents to distant landings on the fields, cliff-tops or even the airport! Get up close to the incredible envelopes as they inflate and come to life. Then follow along with your camera as the hot air behemoths create a spectacle in the cool morning air.
Friday night features fabulous fare for supper as Bluff Elementary School presents their Navajo Taco Benefit supper. Great food and fun as the students perform Native Dances and other entertainment while you dine on a traditional favorite fry-bread treat. The money raised supports school projects and special events.
Begin your bundled-up Saturday morning transfixed by 25 balloons framed by red rocks and rooftops. As the balloons touch down, visit the Arts Fair and shop creations from jewelry to fine art and much more. Vendors will showcase their talents and their food and you will find just what you didn't know you were looking for!
Saturday's experience continues with a long time favorite – the Southwest Cook-off. Pilots, visitors and local residents offer up bite-size servings of their edible delights and you get to vote for your favorite! From bacon wrapped jalapenos and chili, to brownies and more, we've eaten the best of classic recipes and new concoctions.
The fun continues on Saturday with the spectacular Glow-in. In a dazzling display the night will be lit by tethered hot air balloons blasting firelight through their colorful envelopes.
Sunday morning travel the red rock splendor of Valley of the Gods. Pilots, sponsors and visitors caravan through the sunrise from Bluff to prepare for flight across the magnificent spires of the valley.
The Bluff International Balloon Festival is celebrating 15 years of delight because the pilots, sponsors and visitors love to come back again and again.
Whether you are ready for a new experience to start the year, or you are ready to start the new year with an event that has become your favorite, please join them. You'll be glad it's a new year and thrilled with the experience.
What you need to know: All events take place at the Bluff Community Center on 3rd East Street in "downtown" Bluff. Balloon flights are based on the safety of weather conditions each morning. Take off is at approximately 7:30 in the morning so you'll want to arrive early.
There is no charge to watch the spectacle but there'll be lots to eat and shop for throughout the event and town. If you'd like to sell your creations in the arts fair, leave a message for Gene at 435-672-9959. You can cook a taste treat for the Southwest Cook-off and join in the afternoon of fun. Visit the Bluff Balloon festival to watch in wonder as the New Year begins.


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Do you have a surname that engenders the question "are you related to..."? Our family has several names that cause great interest whenever we meet someone.
The surname of Ruth has many asking if we are related to George Herman Ruth, Jr., the "Babe", "The Bambino", "the Sultan of Swat". The fact we reside in Maryland, where Ruth was born and raised, causes even more interest. From the moment I became Mrs. Ruth people were excited that I may be related to one of their favorite sports figures. Before starting this genealogy adventure the usual reply to the question was "probably no relationship." Recently there have been several clues linking my husband's family lineage with the Babe! More to come in another post on this discovery.
The surname of Starr usually has several different queries about relationship. If the person asking this question is local to Maryland and of a certain generation they ask "are you related to Blaze Starr"? Blaze, Fannie Belle Fleming, was a flamboyant figure in Baltimore history. Depending on your viewpoint Blaze could be famous or infamous. Some called her a stripper, some called her a burlesque star, some called her hussy. Since Blaze chose "Starr" for her stage name we are pretty certain there is no connection.
The other notorious Starr people ask the question about would be Belle. Myra Maybelle Shirley, was a notorious western outlaw. Legend states that Belle married Sam Starr, outlaw, while still wed to Bruce Younger. Thus far I have not found a connection to this particular family line, which disappoints my daughter Starr! Ever since she was a tyke there has been a fascination with the tough living Belle.
How fun to investigate possible connections to famous, historic, and notorious ancestors! Are you ever asked this question?
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Surname Saturday - Are You Related To...?
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That's really cool that you guys are linked to Babe Ruth!ReplyDelete
I'm always asked, "Are you related to...?" because of my maiden name, Foley. Most often, Mick Foley, the wrestler. I used to just answer, "Yes." Who knows, I could be!
What a neat post. How cool to think there could be a connection to Babe Ruth. I've never thought much about Surnames before.ReplyDelete
Hi Deb, glad I'm able to leave a comment. Enjoyed this post. I thought the Ruth in your name was your middle name! Shows how alert I am. Would be nice if you could find a connection to the Babe.ReplyDelete
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Treveon Graham poured in a game- high 26 points on Thursday, as Virginia Commonwealth upended No. 19 Memphis, 78-65, at the Battle 4 Atlantis from Imperial Arena.
"I wanted to come in aggressive, confident and loose just like coach told us before the game. I wanted to stay focused on playing my game and taking shots when I was open," Graham said.
Rob Brandenberg went 5-for-5 from 3-point range en route to 15 points and Troy Daniels donated 12 points for the Rams (3-1), who have won two straight and advance to take on No. 5 Duke on Friday.
Adonis Thomas led Memphis (2-1) with 19 points and seven rebounds, while Tarik Black netted 12 points in the setback, the Tigers' first of the season.
Memphis will face Minnesota in the consolation bracket on Friday.
VCU led 6-4 early on before ripping off a 10 of the next 13 points to grab a 16-7 lead just under eight minutes into the contest.
The margin reached 16 later in the half on a Brandenberg 3-pointer and the Rams carried a 42-28 edge into the second half.
Memphis opened the final 20 minutes with seven straight points, but a triple from Daniels quickly pressed the lead back to double-digits.
The Tigers used a 10-0 sprint a bit later in the half to trim the deficit to 50-47 with 12:04 remaining.
Graham quelled the surge with a four-point play at the other end before back- to-back jumpers from Thomas cut the difference back to three.
Black's jump shot with just over four minutes remaining found the Tigers within two, but Graham finished a layup at the other end to spark a 12-0 run, which he capped with a triple to make it 75-61 with 1:23 left.
VCU led by double-digits the rest of the way.
"I thought it was a great game. It reminded me of an NCAA Tournament game," VCU coach Shaka Smart said. "Memphis obviously has a terrific team and I thought they showed a lot of toughness in the second half, battling back on us."
Game Notes
Memphis shot 51.9 percent from the field ... VCU went 47.3 percent from field, including 56.5 percent from 3-point range ... VCU finished with 14 assists, compared to just 10 for Memphis.