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Santana getting comfortable at third
By Jordan Bastian / MLB.com
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Spring Training games will provide the true test for Carlos Santana in his transition from catching to third base. The Indians will just have to wait to see what other contests bring, because Santana's debut at the hot corner Thursday was mostly uneventful.
In Santana's first professional game at third since June 2008, when he was still a farmhand in the Dodgers' system, no balls were hit in his direction. Santana stayed on the field for two innings and his only action was successfully corraling a relay throw from the outfield.
As Santana continues the potential move to third base, Indians manager Terry Francona plans to do everything possible to help with the comfort level.
"There's going to be so much of a microscope on him," Francona said. "The best thing I can do is probably help take it off. Let the kid play."
Santana's shift to third base comes in the wake of Yan Gomes' emergence as Cleveland's starting catcher. The switch-hitting Santana -- the Tribe's planned cleanup hitter -- has played first base and designated hitter in the past, but he began working on third over the offseason. During winter ball in the Dominican Republic, Santana manned third in roughly 30 games.
After working as a catcher for the first few days of camp this spring, Santana moved exclusively to third base in morning workouts. He will continue to play only third for at least a couple weeks, giving Cleveland time to evaluate how he responds to game-speed situations.
Santana's only action in Thursday's game against the Reds came in the second inning, when Zack Cozart doubled into the left-center field gap and tried to stretch it into a triple. Center fielder Michael Bourn retrieved the ball and fired it to shortstop Mike Aviles, who then fired a one-hopper to Santana. The third baseman gloved it cleanly and swiftly applied a tag on Cozart for an out.
"He's trying to prove something," Francona said. "Whether it's to himself or to us or both, he's trying. And he's been very consistent with his approach."
Masterson optimistic about contract negotiations
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- The Indians have continued to work to find a middle ground in long-term contract negotiations with All-Star pitcher Justin Masterson. Following his first start of the spring Thursday, Masterson sounded more optimistic about the chances of signing on the dotted line.
Nothing is imminent, but progress has been made behind the scenes.
"I figure somehow, some way," Masterson said, "I'll end up still being here for a few more years."
Masterson, who would be eligible for free agency next winter, avoided arbitration with the Indians by signing a one-year, $9.76 million contract on Feb. 18. Throughout the negotiation process for that deal, Cleveland and Masterson's representative, Randy Rowley, engaged in talks on a multiyear deal. When those talks stalled, the sides concentrated on the one-year pact.
Both the Indians and Masterson made it known that they were open to picking up the long-term discussions throughout Spring Training. The talks resumed earlier this week and will likely continue this coming weekend and in the weeks ahead. Numbers were exchanged and the sides are doing what they can to find a deal that is deemed fair for both the team and the pitcher.
Masterson hardly sounded like his contract situation would be a distraction.
"You hire people to work for that," said Masterson, who went 14-10 with a 3.45 ERA in 193 innings last season. "We have our understanding and in the end it all takes care of itself. I think I've been blessed with the ability to just go out and play the game. Everything else falls into place.
"There's nothing monumental yet, but yeah, we've talked," he added. "As we've talked, I imagine that if something gets done, it'd be before the season begins. That's kind of where we're at. We've got a few weeks."
In his first spring start, Masterson held the Reds off the scoreboard in one inning of work. The big sinkerballer stuck with fastballs and ended with two strikeouts and one hit allowed. Masterson noted that he would likely begin mixing in some sliders in his next start, which is scheduled for Saturday against the Mariners.
"In a live game, you get a little amped up early on," Masterson said. "That's always my battle -- getting a little amped up. I had to settle down a little bit and try to throw some four seamers and some sinkers."
New collision rule hard to train for in drills
GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Indians manager Terry Francona does not plan on adding any spring drills in the wake of the new experimental rules for home-plate collisions. Francona feels it is too hard to simulate the kind of plays that the rules cover.
"You can't practice sliding into the plate," Francona said Thursday. "Guys would get killed. We do it on a mat, but you can't do that. I don't know how you could. That's why it's so difficult, because it's going so fast. And it's happening from angles that you may only see once.
"So, [the players] just need to understand the rule, and then play the game."
Rule 7.13, which was announced by Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association on Monday, says that catchers are not allowed to block home plate without the ball in hand. It also states that runners must not deviate from their path to the plate in order to initiate contact with the catcher.
During a meeting Thursday morning with Joe Garagiola Jr., Major League Baseball's executive vice president of baseball operations, and MLB umpire supervisor Steve Palermo, Francona had the chance to ask questions about some of the gray area that exists within the new guidelines.
The meeting helped Francona determine how to approach the rule with his players.
"We explained to [the catchers] that they have to let the runner have a piece of the plate," Francona said. "If you don't, you might get some contact. You always need to be prepared for contact anyway, because if you get hit, somebody breaks the rule, but if you break a leg that doesn't help. It's really pretty similar to how it's always been, but you need to give a lane to the guy trying to score so he'll slide.
"We're going to instruct our players to slide. I think over the course of the year, we'll be better off doing that. It takes out all the ambiguity. Nobody can say we ran somebody over. We're not going to lose a run late, and I think we'll be better off for it."
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"You saw all sides of it last year. The enthusiastic side. The fun-loving side. The side that maybe wasn't too happy about DHing. During the course of a season, you see everything in everybody. It's pretty hard for something to slip by. This is probably as consistent as I've seen him, though."
-- Indians manager Terry Francona, on Carlos Santana's personality
Smoke signals
• Indians starter Danny Salazar's throwing program has put him slightly behind the rest of the pitchers early in camp. Cleveland is just taking a conservative approach with Salazar, whose first live batting practice session is scheduled for Saturday.
• Tribe reliever Vinnie Pestano, who has also taken a gradual approach to the first weeks of Spring Training, is slated to make his first Cactus League appearance Monday against the Rangers in Surprise, Ariz. Also on Monday, reliever Frank Herrmann, who had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last spring, is scheduled to throw a simulated game.
• Indians right-hander Shaun Marcum, who is in camp as a non-roster rotation candidate, will be limited to bullpen sessions over the course of the next week. Cleveland has taken things slowly with Marcum, who is returning from July surgery to alleviate thoracic outlet syndrome.
• The Indians have added a "B" game to their Spring Training schedule. On Tuesday, Cleveland will host the Angels in a 10 a.m. MT tilt at the Tribe's complex in Goodyear, Ariz. The game is unofficial, meaning it does not count in the Cactus League standings.
Jordan Bastian is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Major League Bastian, and follow him on Twitter @MLBastian. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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I love the online Wikipedia definition of hospitality – "the relationship between the guest and the host, or the act or practice of being hospitable. Specifically, this includes the reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers". The relationship starts with that first phone call from the guest or from the guest visiting a properties website. The Internet gives potential guests the ability to find out a lot of information about a property before they commit to a reservation, a.k.a. a business relationship. A guest can look at pictures, visit Facebook, Twitter and read reviews. The Innkeeper unfortunately, if the guest is a first time visitor, does not know anything about the person that will sleep in their establishment. The ability to know as much about a guest before they come to stay at a lodging is priceless for the proprietor. Small details about a guest can lead to little touches made to the room before the guests checks in. My online reservation system has a notes section. A guest can indicate that they have a food allergy or they are allergic to feathers. There is also a small pull down button that a guest can indicate if they are celebrating a birthday, anniversary, honeymoon or other special occasion. These small details are good, but more information about the guest would be helpful in managing expectations and the business relationship.
I recently had a guest that wrote a Trip Advisor review for the Camden Windward House Bed and Breakfast. The review was very favorable and I was delighted that the guest was happy with his stay. What I found most interesting was that this guest was a Top Contributor Reviewer on Trip Advisor. If I had known that this person had such a designation, perhaps I would have tried a little harder to impress him. Fortunately the service was great without having known. Current travel trends show travelers trying to leverage the review benefits. A community of reviewers have developed the Reviewer Card. The Reviewer Card rewards members with the promise of premium service. Flash this card at a hospitality business and the staff knows to impress. So here is my idea, reservation systems should allow guests to make a reservation with their Trip Advisor Id. You can log into Trip Advisor with your Facebook Account, why not log in to a reservation system with the Trip Advisor Id? The guest can expect a special kind of service and the Innkeeper will have the chance to wow the guest. Knowing that a guest writes reviews put staff on their toes. Not only will the proprietor try to impress, but after reading the guests past reviews, the proprietor will know if there are specific issues that the guest had in the past. For example, if a guest reviewed a property and complained about a noisy street, then the proprietor can move the guest to a room that is quiet and away from the street. If a guest wrote that she or she enjoyed having fresh flowers in their room, then the proprietor could put flowers in the room.
I think it is time that the hospitality business insist that the relationship between the guest and the proprietor be on a level field to foster a beautiful relationship. I encourage Trip Advisor and Reservation Systems to work together to benefit the hospitality business.

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Famous father and daughter duo Quincy Jones and Rashida Jones have teamed up for a PSA on behalf of Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) and the Prostate Cancer Foundation (PCF).
The clip, entitled "Cherishing Life's Special Moments," seeks to raise awareness about the importance of speaking with your doctor about prostate cancer.
Prostate cancer is the second most common cause of cancer death for men in the United States, affecting one in six men, according to PCF. In the U.S. alone, 2.5 million American men and their families are currently living with prostate cancer.
Quincy Jones has enjoyed one of the longest, most successful careers in popular music as a record producer, conductor, arranger, composer, television producer, and trumpeter. Named by Time Magazine as one of the most influential jazz musicians of the 20th century, he has been nominated for a record 79 Grammys – won 27 – and in 1991, received the Grammy Legend Award. In addition to his numerous awards and honors, most recently Jones was inducted into the legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Now go watch the PSA here!


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Susan Brown: Time for blacks to leave Democratic Party
Speaking at the National Press Club in late September, black pastor Bishop E. W. Jackson unapologetically said it was time for black Americans to take a stand for what is right and called for a mass exodus from the Democratic Party due to the "irreconcilable conflict" between what the Democratic Party represents and their faith in God.
Regrettably, the Democratic Party has drawn a line in the sand forcing Christians of all colors to decide whether they will stand for their faith or against it if they stay in a party that blasphemes God when giving standing ovations for platform planks like same-sex marriage and abortions.
Divorcing the Democratic Party has nothing to do with politics and everything to do with "saving a generation," as Bishop Jackson said during his speech. Realistically speaking, it truly is, considering the damage done to the black race via abortions thanks to the Planned Parenthood organization Democrats enshrine. Democrat hero and founder of Planned Parenthood Margaret Sanger was racist to the core; Sanger was photographed at KKK meetings sharing her dream to rid the planet of society's "undesirables."
Liberals do their best to spin facts, but there really is no coincidence black population has decreased in large cities where Sanger's clinics are planted. Even President Obama said unplanned children are "punishments." No, Mr. Obama, unplanned pregnancies are children, not punishments.
Even still, there are those who cannot see beyond the freebies Democrats indiscriminately toss to them. Listening to the rants of a black Ohio woman over the weekend singing the praises of a party and president she hasn't a clue is taking advantage of her disadvantages reminded me that bigotry has a new face that looks nothing like an elephant and an awful lot like a donkey. The Ohio woman can be viewed on the internet at http://goo.gl/pyMYZ.
Though she meant well, her words are an indictment on everything that is wrong with a party gone awry. Here, in her own unabridged and unedited words, is why she's voting for Obama:
"Everyone in Cleveland, low minority got Obamaphone ... keep Obama in president ... you know, he gave us a phone; he gone do more." When asked how, specifically, she qualified to get her tremendously special Obamaphone she answered, "You siiiiign up, if you on food stamps, you on Social Security, you got low income, you on disability."
Martin Luther King would roll over in his grave to see the state of his people today, who, for an Obamaphone, have sold their souls to a devilish lie that entitlements are free. King's pivotal words "Free at last, free at last" have become "free stuff at last, free stuff at last."
Despite the color of his skin, President Obama's job creation policies have been no friend to minorities generally, and blacks specifically. A recent Bureau of Labor Statistics report found black and Latino unemployment numbers continue to lead the pack and remain dangerously elevated.
With all the evidence stacked against them, Democrats continue to label Republicans as racists with ridiculous statements that a vote for a Republican would be a vote to end civil rights, entitlements and the MLK holiday. Even our beloved Vice President said Mitt Romney would "put ya'll back in chains."
It is as if Democrats quietly believe blacks cannot reason or care for themselves and excuse those like the black mayor of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Mia Love, as anomalies.
Many liberal networks blacked out (pardon the pun) Love's speech at the Republican National Convention telling a compelling story of self-reliance as the daughter of conservative immigrants.
Before the night was over, liberal bloggers had labeled Love a "worthless whore," an "Aunt Tom" and more — once again displaying an "irreconcilable conflict" between a party and its people who deserve much better.
Susan Stamper Brown writes about politics, the military, the economy and culture. Email her at @susanstamperbrown.com.


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Latest revision as of 21:49, 17 April 2014
Next Core War Competition: none planned
This page holds some information for Core War events hosted by LUG@UCLA.
Reading Material[edit]
Preparation reading material to get new competitors up to speed:
- Wikipedia article — some interesting background info, just skim the introduction.
- FAQ — more relevant information, just read the first answer.
- beginner's guide to Redcode — just read the section labelled "Starting with Redcode".
- rock, paper, scissors, etc. — now that you have an idea how to write Redcode, here are some high level warrior techniques that may help you get started with designing your own warrior.
Competitor info[edit]
Your warrior source code will need some metadata in the header, like this:
;redcode-94 ;name My Warrior ;author John Doe MOV 0, 1
Replace "My Warrior" with the name you want to give your warrior, and "John Doe" with your name. We will be using the Redcode-94 standard as outlined in the beginner's guide linked above. Name the file
mywarrior.red or similar.
Competition instructions[edit]
Once everybody has written their warrior code, the competition may begin.
The competition machine needs to have pMARS installed (the most official Core War simulator). Download it here, and install:
$ tar xf pmars-0.9.2.tar.gz $ cd pmars-0.9.2/src $ make
Now upload all the warriors to the battle machine and make them fight to the death:
$ ./pmars -b path/to/all/warriors/*
Or specify only two warriors for a 1v1 battle:
$ ./pmars -b path/to/warrior0 path/to/warrior1
Have a lot of fun!


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MLS lost one of their all-time greats on Tuesday as Pablo Mastroeni retired on Tuesday ending his illustrious 16 year playing career.
A hard-charging field general in central midfield, Mastroeni calls full time on a career that saw him suit up for the Miami Fusion, Colorado Rapids and LA Galaxy while making 334 MLS regular season appearances (eighth all-time in league history), playing 27,522 minutes and earning 316 starts (both fifth most all-time). The veteran defensive midfielder was also a fixture on the U.S. National Team for nearly a decade as he made appearances in the 2006 and 2006 FIFA World Cups making a total of five appearances. However, he also played in four CONCACAF Gold Cups—winning in 2005 and 2007 –as well as making an appearance at the FIFA Confederations Cup in 2003.
My lasting memories of Mastroeni stem from the grit that he showcased on the field breaking up opposition attacks and the eloquence that he displayed when answering questions from journalists. A remembrance of Mastroeni's career is not complete without discussing his confident performance in the U.S. historic 2-0 victory over Mexico in the 2002 FIFA World Cup round of 16 as he befuddled El Tri's Cuauhtémoc Blanco and his ability to lead the Colorado Rapids to the 2010 MLS Cup.
During his brief time with the Galaxy, it was always interesting to see him impart his advice on the club's young players of all positions -- like Jack McBean who actually lived with Mastroeni in Manhattan Beach toward the end of the season -- who were eager to learn from a league great.
What's next for Mastroeni? The tough as nails yet cerebral midfielder could head into coaching in some capacity with the Colorado Rapids. With his family still in Colorado, Mastroeni could spread his extensive knowledge of the game while also staying close to home. The Rapids have stated that they intend to honor Mastroeni for his service to their club at a ceremony during one of their home matches in 2014.
But no matter what Mastroeni decides to do with the next stage of his life, he'll always be remembered as one of the league's greats.
Below are some memories from a few others from around the league:
Pablo Mastroeni was someone you wanted on your team both on the field and off because he made it that much more worth it. #legend
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) December 10, 2013
Former #USMNT MF/DF Pablo Mastroeni has retired. 65 caps & 2 World Cups for the USA. #ThanksPablo pic.twitter.com/CKXCZCcWdf
— U.S. Soccer (@ussoccer) December 10, 2013
Probably nobody in the sport that I respect more than Pab's. What an honor to play next to a legend. My Captain forever... #ThanksPablo
— Drew Moor (@drewmoor) December 10, 2013
#ThanksPablo #LAGalaxy midfielder Pablo Mastroeni to retire: http://t.co/TnXnRX75Dx pic.twitter.com/m3rfay1zST
— LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) December 10, 2013
What's your favorite Pablo Mastroeni memory?
Share them below.


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LOS ANGELES – The 2008 LA Galaxy were the most thrilling team in watch in Major League Soccer, but it's hard to believe it was satisfying to be anywhere near the field when the final whistle blew.
That team absolutely hemorrhaged goals, to the tune of 62 in all over the course of 30 games. That was 14 more than any other club in the league in 2008, and the most since expansion sides Chivas USA and Real Salt Lake stumbled through their debut seasons in 2005 en route to a combined nine wins.
Fun to watch from the stands? Of course. The Galaxy scored five goals in a game three separate times and seemingly didn't mind what opposing offenses did right back. They allowed at least four goals four times, including a 4-0 loss to the Colorado Rapids in the opener that set the tone for a disastrous season: It's good for the eyes, not so great on the stomach.
If wins were tough to come by, consistency was nearly impossible. The club started the season with European legend Ruud Gullit before that experiment flopped, and then they came to their senses. Perhaps the best coach MLS had ever seen was out there without a coaching job, and the Galaxy desperately needed someone to change the culture in LA.
Two Supporters' Shields later and with a second MLS Cup berth in three seasons looming on Sunday (9 pm ET, ESPN, Galavision, TSN2), there's little doubt that the disaster of 2008 is a long-forgotten memory after the latest – and perhaps greatest – coaching triumph for Bruce Arena.
"I've been lucky enough to have played under some of the greatest coaches in the game, and Bruce is definitely up there," Galaxy midfielder David Beckham said at Thursday's MLS Cup 2011 press conference. "He's come into a franchise that needed stability, and he brought stability. But he brought experience as well. I'd heard of Bruce before I came to this league, and to hear that he was coming to the Galaxy, I was excited because I knew his history of success and he brought a lot of stability to the clubs he's been in charge of. We're lucky to have him as part of our team."
Arena is 49-18-27 over his three full seasons with the Galaxy, the best record among MLS coaches over the past three seasons. He's molded a defense that was so porous it was nearly laughable into a group that's one of the best the league has ever seen at squeezing the life out of its opponents, highlighted by a league-high 16 shutouts this season.
"The one quality that stands out more than any other is his drive to succeed," midfielder Landon Donovan said. "Sometimes it gets a little annoying because he wants it so badly, but he pushes us constantly. In the moments sometimes it's difficult, but when you look at the big picture, there's a reason he's been so successful."
Much of that is due to his willingness to overhaul that 2008 team without mercy. In fact, just one player who started Arena's first game on the Galaxy sideline in 2008 will appear in the MLS Cup on Sunday – defender Sean Franklin. The only other players who mattered then and still matter now are the ones who sang his praises on Thursday: Donovan and Beckham.
Since his debut, he's added all the pieces, young and old, big and small. He's reunited with longtime friend and associate head coach Dave Sarachan, and introduced a wealth of new names into the fold at The Home Depot Center via the draft, a shrewd trade or a sharp international pickup: Omar Gonzalez, A.J. DeLaGarza, Juninho, Todd Dunivant, Josh Saunders.
And he's done it with the same practical, patient and deliberate approach he's always had. It might not be as fun to watch from the stands as it was before he got there, but it's a whole lot more satisfying.
"We set our sights on the Supporters' Shield, we accomplished that," Arena said. "To get through qualification in the CONCACAF Champions League, we've done that. Our other goal was to win the MLS Cup. I think we're headed in the right direction and we're really eager to get on the field on Sunday and win the Cup."


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School of Accounting
Mission Statement
The School of Accounting is committed to preparing students to be active and engaged citizens who are able to apply accounting and business knowledge for the betterment of individuals and organizations. We value an environment of educational excellence in which:
- students develop both technical and interpersonal skills necessary for successful professional accounting careers;
- faculty create and disseminate meaningful intellectual contributions and actively participate in the academic and professional communities; and
- stakeholders, including alumni, recruiters and others, desire long-term and mutually beneficial relationships with the school.
The mission of the undergraduate accounting program is to prepare students for entry into high-quality graduate programs and for positions in business that do not require postgraduate education. Since the B.B.A. degree is part of the College of Business, it reflects the distinctive competencies of the college. In addition, the program delivers foundation accounting courses to all students in the College of Business and to students in a variety of programs across the university.
The school also offers a master of science in accounting. Its mission is to prepare students for success in the accounting profession by strengthening the students' technical expertise, enhancing their understanding of professional responsibility and improving their business skills necessary to compete in today's complex and ever changing business environment.
The accounting faculty has identified strategic and tactical goals in three major areas: learning objectives for students, intellectual contributions for faculty and service to our profession and the community.
Learning Environment Objectives
We engage in the scholarship of teaching to prepare students for professional accounting careers in public accounting, industry or the public sector. We provide a learning environment that encourages a commitment to lifelong learning and develops a diverse set of skills in students, including technical competence, information technology proficiency, critical thinking, teamwork and communication.
Intellectual Contributions Objectives
We engage in the scholarships of discovery, application of knowledge and instructional development to advance knowledge in the field of accounting, to improve business practice, to encourage and support innovative teaching methods and curricula, and to foster the intellectual and professional growth of our faculty.
Service Objectives
We serve our school, college, university, accounting profession, and business and academic communities through active participation and leadership in academic, professional and business organizations.
Career Opportunities
The programs of study offered by the accounting program provide an educational experience intended to prepare students for a variety of careers in the accounting, financial, auditing, consulting and information systems fields. Some of the job titles held by graduates of our program include the following:
- Audit Partner
- Business Analyst
- Business Consultant
- Chief Financial Officer
- Comptroller
- Computer Systems Consultant
- Controller
- Cost Accountant
- Cost Analyst
- Division Controller
- Forensic Auditor
- Fraud Examiner
- Information Systems Coordinator
- Internal Auditor
- Systems Consultant
- Tax Adviser
- Tax Partner
Our graduates find employment with all of the "Big Four" international public accounting firms, dozens of local and regional public accounting firms, government agencies and major international companies. Many of our graduates work for business consulting firms. The field of accounting has one of the highest demands for new graduates of any area in today's market, and accounting graduates enjoy some of the highest starting salaries in the College of Business.
Co-curricular Activities and Organizations
- Beta Alpha Psi is the honor fraternity for accounting majors.
- Association of Information Technology Professionals services students with a technology/ consulting interest.
Programs of Study
Two programs are available to accounting majors. The first is the four-year major in accounting, leading to the Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. The second is the five-year Professional Program in Accounting, which leads to the award of the B.B.A. and the Master of Science in Accounting (M.S.A.) degree at the end of five years. Students should meet with their adviser during their junior year to discuss these options.
Students who choose to complete the four-year undergraduate program will have the requisite accounting, business and general education to pursue a variety of career opportunities in accounting and business.
Students are advised that 150 hours, or five years, of college education are required to sit for the Certified Public Accountant's examination in most states. The five-year professional program is therefore recommended for those electing a career in public accounting. The professional program allows the student to concentrate in the areas of taxation or systems; it also provides a well-rounded background in accounting and other related business disciplines. A student must be admitted to the M.S.A. program in order to enroll in graduate courses. Admission to the M.S.A. program is competitive. M.S.A. program admission requirements are included in the graduate catalog. Students may apply following their junior year, and early application for admission is encouraged.
Special Admission Requirements
To register for ACTG 302, ACTG 303, ACTG 343 or ACTG 377, a student must have:
- been admitted to COB 300.
- completed COB 241 and COB 242 with a "B" or better in each.
- scored 80 percent or higher on the COB 241 assessment exam.
The assessment exam is administered in the second week of COB 242 and by appointment for students transferring credit for COB 242. Students who do not meet the 80 percent threshold will meet with the director of the School of Accounting to outline steps for improving their proficiency in financial accounting. Students may take the exam no more than twice.
Accounting Major Progression Standards
Students are required to earn a "C-" or better in all upper level prerequisite accounting courses before continuing to the next course in the sequence. Students receiving a "D+" or lower in any upper level accounting course must repeat the course and earn a "C-" or better in order to be awarded a B.B.A. degree with a major in accounting.
Any student having a total of three "W's," "WF's," "D+'s," "D's" or "F's" in required 300 or 400-level accounting courses will be dropped from the major and not permitted to register for additional accounting courses.
Any student having a total of two "W's," "WF's," "D+'s," "D's" or "F's" in any (single) required 300 or 400-level accounting major course will be dropped from the major and not permitted to register for additional accounting courses.
Degree and Major Requirements
The Bachelor of Business Administration degree in accounting requires a minimum of 120 credit hours of undergraduate work. Fifty percent of this work, or 60 credit hours, must be taken outside of the College of Business.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
|Degree Requirements
|Credit Hours
|B.B.A. core courses 1
|Accounting major requirements
|Free elective 2
|General Education courses 3
|Non-business electives
1 Up to seven hours of core requirements in economics and calculus may also be taken for General Education credit. Students who take the General Education packages and courses recommended by the College of Business will have only 38 credit hours of additional B.B.A. core requirements.
2 Any course offered by the university.
3 The General Education program contains a set of requirements each student must fulfill. The number of credit hours necessary to fulfill these requirements may vary.
Major Requirements
|Core Courses
|Credit Hours
|ACTG 302. Introduction to the Profession: Role of Accountants
|ACTG 303. Basic Spreadsheet Skills for Analysis and Reporting
|of Accounting Information
|ACTG 304. Advanced Spreadsheet Skills for Analysis and Reporting
|of Accounting Information
|ACTG 313. Accounting Information Systems
|ACTG 343. Corporate Financial Reporting I
|ACTG 344. Corporate Financial Reporting II
|ACTG 377. Federal Income Tax Accounting
|ACTG 410. Auditing
|ACTG 475. Accounting Decision Making and Control
|BLAW 495. Business Law I
Non-Business Electives
In counting the 60 credit hours of non-business courses, B.B.A. students may include all hours taken in General Education (usually 41), up to a total of nine hours in economics (GECON courses must be counted as economics) and three hours of COB 191, Business Statistics. The remaining hours, to bring the total to 60, must be taken from departments outside the College of Business. Students should carefully select these non-business electives to help them gain additional knowledge and expertise for their careers and personal lives. A list of approved electives is available from the College of Business Academic Services Center.
Students are responsible for their own progress toward graduation. Students must work closely with their advisers and the College of Business Academic Services Center to ensure scheduling of courses consistent with their personal degree completion target, and then study diligently to successfully complete the scheduled course work on time.
Recommended Schedule for Majors
First Two Years
Students planning to major in accounting must complete the 29-30 hour lower-division B.B.A. curriculum prior to enrolling in upper-division core courses normally taken in the first semester of the junior year. It is expected that the lower-division core curriculum will be completed during the first two years of study along with all, or most, of the university General Education curriculum. Failing to complete all lower-division core requirements on time will delay enrollment in upper-division core and major courses until at least the second semester of the junior year.
|First Semester
|Credit Hours
|COB 300A. Integrated Functional Systems: Management
|COB 300B. Integrated Functional Systems: Finance
|COB 300C. Integrated Functional Systems: Operations
|COB 300D. Integrated Functional Systems: Marketing
|ACTG 302. Introduction to the Profession: Role of Accountants
|ACTG 343. Corporate Financial Reporting I
|Second Semester
|Credit Hours
|ACTG 303. Basic Spreadsheet Skills for Analysis and Reporting
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|ACTG 344. Corporate Financial Reporting II
|ACTG 313. Accounting Information Systems
|General Education or non-business electives
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|ACTG 304. Advanced Spreadsheet Skills for Analysis and Reporting
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|ACTG 377. Federal Income Tax Accounting
|ACTG 410. Auditing
|BLAW 495. Business Law I or
|COB 487. Strategic Management
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|COB 487. Strategic Management or
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Many graduates desire to gain certifications in their selected area of specialization. The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is the best known of these certifications. To obtain a CPA license in Virginia, candidates must meet a 150-hour education requirement, including 30 credits in accounting and 24 in business. Forty-eight states require students to meet the 150-hour educational requirement. The five-year professional program is highly recommended for those electing a career in public accounting. Alternatively, the combination of an accounting B.B.A. with a minor in computer information systems can also satisfy CPA exam education requirements.
In addition to the CPA exam, graduates of our program sit for the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) exam, the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) exam, the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) exam and others.
Transfer Credit
In general, all upper-division accounting course work (300-499) must be completed at JMU. Transfer credit for upper-division courses is awarded only in unusual circumstances. In no case will transfer credit be awarded for more than one upper-division course, and in no case will transfer credit be awarded for either of the corporate financial reporting courses (ACTG 343 or ACTG 344). Contact the accounting adviser for more information on transfer credit.


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (release) -- The Tennessee Volunteers rallied from a 12-point deficit Wednesday but could not complete the comeback in a 64-60 loss to Vanderbilt at Memorial Gym.
Senior Jordan McRae finished 16 points to lead Tennessee (14-8, 5-4 SEC). Junior Jarnell Stokes contributed his team-leading 13th double-double of the season with 11 points and 14 rebounds.
Trailing by as many as 12 points, the Vols slowly chipped away at Vanderbilt's lead in the second half. Maymon tied the game at 53-53 on a layup from Darius Thompson with 6:35 left.
Vanderbilt (13-8, 5-4) answered in the next possession -- a 3-pointer by Dai-Jon Parker -- and led the rest of the way.
The Vols made one more surge the last 30 seconds of the game. Freshman A.J. Davis hit a layup and junior Josh Richardson followed in the next possession with a long jumper to cut the Vanderbilt lead to 62-60 with 16 seconds left.
Senior Antonio Barton had a chance to tie the game with less than 10 seconds on the clock, but lost possession of the ball while driving through the lane on a layup attempt. Rod Odom, who led Vanderbilt with 26 points, made a pair of free throws to give Vanderbilt the final 64-60 lead.
Strong second-half rebounding helped the Vols get back in the game. Tennessee outrebounded Vanderbilt 41 to 26 in the game and collected 20 offensive rebounds, compared to just seven for Vanderbilt.
Stokes led the Tennessee with 14 rebounds, six of them on the offensive end. Maymon had 11 rebounds to go along with nine points.
The Commodores' scoring came in bunches in the first half. Vanderbilt had three 6-0 runs during the opening 20 minutes, including a run to close out the half.
McRae hit a three to cut Vanderbilt's lead to 30-26 with 4:43 left in the half, but the Vols did not score again before halftime. The
Commodores built their lead to 36-26 at halftime on a layup by Kyle Fuller.
Vanderbilt shot a strong 60 percent (15 of 25) from the field in the opening half. Rod Odom and Fuller combined to score 26 of Vanderbilt's 36 first-half points. Meanwhile, the Vols were held to 40 percent on the floor (10 of 25).
Tennessee returns to action on Saturday, hosting South Carolina at 3 p.m. at Thompson-Boling Arena. The game will air on ESPNU.


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Parker gratified, but not satisfied by rookie success
By Lyle Spencer / MLB.com
PHOENIX -- One year ago, Jarrod Parker was new to everything, having come to the Athletics from the Diamondbacks in a winter deal that sent proven starter Trevor Cahill to Arizona.
Parker, like so many other new nameplates in the Municipal Stadium clubhouse, was hoping to carve out a role of some sort with an A's team that didn't appear to have nearly enough resources to challenge the Rangers and Angels in the American League West.
The land of opportunity turned into a field of dreams for the kid from Indiana and his new teammates, who merely shocked the baseball establishment by improving by 20 wins and winning the loaded division.
From prospect to respected Major League starter after one sizzling summer, Parker, at 24, is coming off a 13-win season for a 94-win AL West champion.
Parker, who had a 3.47 ERA with 140 strikeouts in 181 1/3 innings in 2012, is the projected ace of one of the best staffs in the game. The talent is clearly there, and so is the makeup. Right, Bob Melvin?
"Yeah, definitely," Melvin, the A's manager, said, without hesitation on Friday before Parker took the mound against the defending World Series-champion, cross-bay Giants in a Cactus League contest.
Parker wasn't with the A's when they opened the 2012 season in Japan against the Mariners. He'd been sent to Triple-A Sacramento to smooth over a few edges.
"He didn't go on the Japan trip, which was very disappointing for him," Melvin, the AL Manager of the Year last season, said. "He starts in the Minor Leagues, and next thing you know, he was starting Game 1 in the playoffs. The ability, we knew it was there. He had to refine some things in Spring Training."
It seemed to happen almost that fast. One day he's dealing in the Pacific Coast League, the next day Parker is in Oakland, hanging up goose eggs for a team that unleashed a furious finishing kick and pushed Texas into a Wild Card game it lost to the Orioles.
Justin Verlander brought the curtain down on the A's, winning Games 1 and 5 of the AL Division Series against Parker. While reality ultimately intervened, just being there was the point for the young pitcher and his team.
"Starting the season in the Minor Leagues and pitching Game 1 of the playoffs, that was very gratifying," Parker said. "It's pretty impressive what we were able to do as a staff.
"It was kind of a reward for the work we put in, grinding it out during days in the middle of the year when we were going through a rough patch. We could have gone the opposite way, but we put ourselves in a position to win in the last week and got it done.
"To be able to look back at last year as a whole, what's impressive was the whole team effort."
A's general manager Billy Beane resisted parting with his young arms, in high demand over the winter. But he did add several quality players.
Chris Young, another D-backs import, is a brilliant defensive center fielder with pop. Catcher John Jaso brings experience defensively and the ability to get on base for an offense built on power.
To replace Cliff Pennington, dispatched to Arizona in the Young swap, Beane landed a pair of shortstops: Jed Lowrie from the Astros and Hiroyuki Nakajima from Japan. Lowrie could end up at second.
The outfield is deep and potentially great with gifted Yoenis Cespedes, Josh Reddick, Coco Crisp, Young and Seth Smith.
If he can stay healthy and appear in more than the 129 games he played as a newcomer to all things American, Cespedes has MVP potential. The Cuban comet has a power/speed combination matched by the Angels' Mike Trout and very few others.
The mission for the A's is to do it again in the face of the inevitable skepticism -- and maybe even do it a little better. Parker figures to be at the forefront, from Day 1 this time.
"Throughout baseball," Parker said, "the game starts with your starting staff. In successful ones, you become close friends and competitors as well. You have a chance to one-up each other. This is only our second spring together, but it's something that's developing."
Bartolo Colon and Brett Anderson are more experienced arms, but Parker and Tommy Milone were the rocks in the rotation in 2012, becoming the first rookie teammates to win at least 13 games each since the 1952 Brooklyn Dodgers.
They're complementary in every respect, a blueprint for any rotation anchors: Parker a righty with high-powered stuff, Milone a clever lefty; Parker engagingly confident, Milone equally confident but in a more reserved fashion.
A.J. Griffin, Dan Straily and Travis Blackley also took advantage of the opportunities created by the absences of Colon, Anderson and Brandon McCarthy last year to form an all-freshman rotation for a stretch while the A's were tracking down the two-time league champion Rangers. A's rookies won a record 54 games.
In his fifth professional season -- he missed 2010 with Tommy John surgery -- Parker has the look of a guy who will be making All-Star teams for years to come.
"I never want anything handed to me," said Parker. "I've always worked for it and competed. You're always focused on getting better. It starts in the offseason, to be ready when you get here, so you can let what you do on the field take care of itself."
Parker and his friends look capable of making more East Bay magic in 2013.
Lyle Spencer is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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This Seattle band fronted by Troy Nelson (of KEXP) and Mackenzie Mercer debuts with this smartly crafted and utterly charming album of ebullient indie-pop. Recalling at times the Vaselines, Magnetic Fields and a bit of the Velvet Underground while also echoing earlier harmonizing pop-rock acts from the Everly Brothers to the Beach Boys, the Young Evils' stripped-down songs combine simple, often acoustic-based rock and roll accompaniment with sweet boy-girl harmonies, clever but heartfelt lyrics, strong melodies and catchy hooks galore. 8/4/2010 - Don Yates
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text: "Reviewers unanimously agreed that The Fall of the House of Walworth, billed as a true-crime story, is an enthralling book and that O'Brien is uniquely qualified to write it. Critics were universally impressed with the way O'Brien takes a 19th-century family that most people have probably never heard of and not only builds a gripping, multilayered, and thoroughly researched narrative about them but also uses them to illuminate much of their rapidly changing period in American history. O'Brien's background as a cultural historian, literary critic, and poet are all brought to bear in this impressive achievement."Bookmarks Magazine


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The Sony BDP-S590 was easy to set up. It plays Blu Rays and DVD's well with excellent video and sound quality. It also makes my music CD's sound great. An added bonus to this unit is that it plays music from Pandora very well.
Pros: Easy to set up and operate.
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Pat Schmidt-Zawko, EdD, RN, has been appointed Director of the Crouse Hospital College of Nursing. Zawko is filling the position vacated when the college's former leader, Ann Sedore, PhD, RN, was named Chief Nursing Officer of the hospital in March of this year. "Dr. Zawko will be a strong support as Crouse Hospital continues to strive for nursing and institutional excellence," said Sedore. "Her nursing background, educational experience, professional leadership and knowledge of our community will serve her and the college well." Zawko most recently served as Associate Clinical Professor of Nursing and Director of Online Learning at Upstate Medical University. She has been a member of numerous committees throughout the community, and has received multiple commendations, including having been nominated for the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching. She holds a doctorate in educational leadership, curriculum and instruction from University of Phoenix and a master's degree in nursing administration from SUNY IT at Utica Rome. Zawko, a resident of Rome, NY, is a former board member of St. Elizabeth's School of Nursing and of the nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau's Iota Delta Chapter, for which she had served as faculty advisor. Zawko is assuming the director position during the college's 100th anniversary year, and will preside over the festivities during the college's first-ever Homecoming Weekend Oct. 18-20. Crouse Hospital College of Nursing ranks among the top RN programs in New York State and nationwide. Accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, a high-quality, independent regulatory agency with rigorous educational standards, the college offer a two-year associate's degree program featuring classroom, clinical, laboratory and computer-assisted study within a state-of-the-art teaching environment. Innovative program design, low student-to-instructor ratios and affordable tuition are among the school's strengths.
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Yesterday was a holiday here in Sweden and most of us were out enjoying the sun so I didn't have a chance to update the blog. However, we still managed to updated our music catalogue and I wanted to let you know about it. Yesterday we added 3,306 albums and singles, in total 43,176 new tracks are now available.
The release includes a ton of tracks from Naxos to help boost our classical content. There were also some more releases from Earache Records, a label which many people seem to enjoy. Another release yesterday was the new album from Kaizers Orchestra, Våre Demoner.
For a full listing of today's additions please have a look at the Google Doc. As with every update not all albums listed may be available in your country and some tracks previously available may no longer be playable due to regional restrictions.


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1. Tim Thomas, Bulls: Thus far this season, Thomas has played only 32 minutes in eight games and scored only 13 points. Says Thomas: "It's just a waste of time being here if I'm not going to play and help the team. On the other hand, it seems like it's a waste of time for the organization. So let's just shake hands and go about it and part ways." —Odds of Bulls being able to trade his $13.6million contract: 10-1.
2. Stephon Marbury, Knicks: It took only seven games for the rift between Marbury, the self-declared "greatest point guard in the NBA" — and Larry Brown to go public. Marbury made it clear he doesn't like having to run set plays most of the time and told Brown he wants to be used like Brown used Allen Iverson in Philadelphia. —Odds of Knicks trading Marbury: 5-2.
3. Jalen Rose, Raptors: The $15million dollar man's 551-game streak of scoring at least one point ended Wednesday when he didn't score and committed four fouls — three offensive — in seven minutes of uninspiring action. Afterward, he made it clear he wasn't happy with his benching. —Odds of Raptors trading Rose: 3-1.
4. Vladimir Radmanovic, SuperSonics: Radmanovic turned down a six-year, $42million contract offer in the summer so he could become a free agent. Naturally, he is unhappy to be averaging only 18 minutes for one of the league's worst teams. His agent says he won't demand a trade but will if things haven't changed after a dozen games. —Odds of Sonics trading Radmanovic: 2-1.
5. Malik Rose, Knicks: Unlike Marbury, the former Spurs player isn't feuding with his coach or causing problems, but Rose can't be happy with his limited role. Accustomed to playing for a title contender, Rose wants to be a contributor on a good team, and he could be. Trouble is, he has four more years at more than $29million. —Odds of Knicks trading Rose: 8-1.
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Manufacturers, Sanctioning Bodies,Race Promoters, Track Owners: Send us your latest news w/ photos! Email: email@example.com.
1. CT525 Financing
Cartersville, GA
America's first "Factory Backed and Factory Built" Dirt Late Model series, the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series, has another first, as financing is now available for the Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine that power the race cars in the series.
"Once again, we are setting new industry standards as the leader in economical Dirt Late Model racing by making it easier to purchase a Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine," stated Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series Founder and Director Mike Vaughn. "Since we're a series that likes to do things that have never been done before, we have established a working relationship with an outside lender that is offering a 24-month, no-money-down financing program for competitors with approved credit."
The Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series is offering a $499-a-month payment for 24 months with no money down with approved credit for both the Chevrolet Performance CT 525 Engine and the Turn Key Kit. For more information about financing, contact the Chevrolet Performance Super Late Model Series Tour Development Manager Brad Smith at 336/816-7223.
The engine is available for free next-day delivery anywhere in the Southeast from NeSmith Chevrolet, Buick, GMC in Claxton, Georgia, for $7,195. They also have an interchangeable Turn Key Kit that includes everything except the carburetor, fuel pump, power steering pump, or headers that is also available for $2,259. To place an order, call Tim Bland at 877/497-3624.
2. Levi Jones Retires
Indianapolis, IN
Seven time USAC national champion Levi Jones recently announced his retirement from professional racing. His decision to step away from racing comes not long after the death of fellow Sprint Car racer Jason Leffler, though we can't comment on if this influenced Jones' decision. Jones had this to say:
"After reevaluating where I am at this point in my life, I've made the decision to step away from my career as a professional driver and focus on my family and our business. Racing has consumed the majority of my life, and while I've been fortunate to have had the opportunity to share this with my family, the time has come for my focus to shift to exploring what lies outside of the sport."
We wish Levi the best as he explores new opportunities outside of racing.
3. Melissa Scoles Named President of QA1
Lakeville, MN
QA1 is excited to announce the promotion of Melissa Scoles to President. CEO and Founder Jim Jordan announced the news, stating "QA1 is fortunate to have someone with Melissa's broad skillsets to assume this position within the company."
Melissa has been associated with QA1 since she was a teenager, as Jordan is her father. She started at the company folding boxes and worked the company's trade shows during college. She then worked through every department at the company, taking a break to get outside experience and attain her MBA from Carlson School of Management. When she returned in January 2011, she joined the QA1 team again as Vice President of Marketing, to be quickly promoted to Executive Vice President, and now President.
In the past couple of years, Melissa has helped lead the company to several milestones. She oversaw the acquisition of CAP Auto Products and Edelbrock's Suspension Division, adding more than 350 American-made suspension products to QA1's product offering. She has also been integral in organizing QA1's new Composite Component Group, which will be introducing a variety of carbon fiber filament wound products to the market for late 2013 and 2014. Currently, she is leading a project to expand QA1's manufacturing space to accommodate the company's growth over the past couple of years.
QA1 is excited about the future with Melissa leading the way. Her extensive knowledge of the performance automotive and various industrial markets puts QA1 in great hands. She knows and understands the value of the QA1 team and genuinely values each employee and customer.
4. Miami-Dade County To Rename Speedway Boulevard
Miami, FL
The Miami-Dade Board of County Supervisors will conduct a street co-designation ceremony at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Friday, July 12, recognizing track founder Ralph Sánchez.
A nearly six mile stretch of SW 137 Avenue/Speedway Boulevard from Palm Drive to U.S. 1 in Homestead will be co-designated "Ralph Sánchez Speedway Boulevard," in recognition of Sánchez, who passed away April 1.
"Homestead-Miami Speedway stands today because of Ralph Sánchez," said Homestead-Miami Speedway President Matthew Becherer. "His vision continues to pay dividends for this region, as the track hosts more than 280 events a year highlighted by NASCAR's championship races and a worldwide audience. Ralph's life story from his roots in Cuba, his childhood in an orphanage, to a successful developer and racing promoter is legendary. I commend Miami-Dade County, and the City of Homestead for acting promptly to create this honor that Ralph clearly deserves."
Sánchez, who founded and managed the Grand Prix of Miami starting in 1983, led efforts to bring the motorsports facility to Homestead. He worked with City of Homestead and Miami-Dade County officials to make the track a reality. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the track took place on August 24, 1993—exactly one year after Hurricane Andrew wiped out much of Homestead. The track is credited with being a major catalyst for redevelopment following the category five hurricane that leveled large portions of Miami-Dade County.
5. Babb Ties Hell Tour Win Record
Danville, Il
Shannon Babb scored his sixth victory of the 2013 DIRTcar Summer Nationals "Hell Tour" on Sunday, July 14, in a thriller at Vermilion County Speedway to tie Billy Moyer's record of 82 all-time wins. Shannon scored the second fastest time in his group during the qualifying session and went on to win his heat race. After drawing the pole position prior to the 40-lap main event, Shannon lead 17 laps, capturing the $5,000 in the process. This win was Shannon's sixth victory of the 2013 "Hell Tour!"


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i would like to ask how to check if the return value is an error or not?(i think that is not an integer right?)
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Andrea is obviously not going to play tomorrow. I want to know who you guys think will start in his place?
My Opinion, I think Kleiza should get the start at the 4 tomorrow. His been shooting and rebounding the ball well. His going to be motivated against his former NBA team Denver.
P.S. follow me on twitter @Chr1st1anL would love to Have more Raptor fanatics on my timeline.


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A new website http://www.GetMyVetaJob.com is now available to help those in the military both active and retired, and members of their family find work.
"Get My Vet a Job was created and designed with one intent, one purpose, and one mission: To provide all the employment, services, and opportunity to our military whether active or retired. This site is solely dedicated to your jobs and careers," the site creators say.
Exiting the military or being an active reservist, finding a career, a true career that you can grow with can be difficult and frustrating, they note. "Finding employment that you believe matches your financial needs and wants often leads the job seeker in circles."
Get My Vet a Job, with employers in all 50 states in the United States, has put together a comprehensive job database. All are geared toward the military and family. They list companies such as Apple, American Express, 1-800-FLOWERS, Mozilla, Aetna to name a few, with jobs and careers in: Sales, Service, Management, Technical, IT, Technical Support, Education, Medical, Finance, Customer Service.
In addition to a large database, Get My Vet a Job offers a range of services to promote job hunting success, including resume writing, cover letter development and interview training. The experts at the site say that they know after a career in the military it is difficult to put job training and field expertise into words that attract employers and they provide well equipped resume writers.
For those interested in a face to face experience with recruiters, RecruitMilitary will hold a Veterans
Job Fair here on Thursday, June 27, from 11AM to 3PM. The event will be held at Turner Field,755 Hank Aaron Drive, 30315.
Veterans and theiry spouses will meet with veteran-friendly local and national employers including Grady Health System, Gypsum Management & Supply, Home Depot, Subsea 7, American Income Life Insurance Co., Ecova, McDonald's Corp., Norfolk Southern Corp., Walgreens, INTELSAT, Military Sealift Command, and many more.
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Memorial services for lifelong Cortez resident Cody Mark Johnson will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22 at Lewis Arriola Community Center.
Cody was born Sept. 9, 1988 in Cortez, the son of Phillip Mark and Linda Kay (Williams) Johnson. He passed away Sunday, Sept. 16, 2012 in Brown Township, Ohio at the age of 24.
A 2007 graduate of Dolores High School, Cody was a car and truck enthusiast; he especially enjoyed the fast ones. He spent time employed in the automotive painting industry and currently, Cody was working as shop manager for a trucking company.
Surviving Cody are his parents, Mark and Linda Johnson of Cortez; his grandmother, Maxine Johnson of Cahone; his sister, Amy Johnson of Denver; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Cody was preceded in death by his grandparents, Junior Johnson, Theresa Williams and Charles Williams; and by his cousin, Barbara Lynn Johnson.
Please contact Ertel Funeral Home or the Johnson family if you would like to make a memorial donation or contribution in Codys name.
Services are under the direction of Ertel Funeral Home. For further information or to send condolences, log on to www.ertelfuneralhome.com and click on the obituary section.


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Shouldn't that be the most grating? :p
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Clay Aikman - terrible..
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TOM JONES?! Surely you jest, sir!
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I added Tom Jones. It's my opinion. You don't have to agree.
Christina is a slut
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no brainer. Bill Shatner
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COURSE: 05-300 Elementary Field Experience II (50 field experience hrs.) (1)
Candidates complete 50 hours of field experience practice in an elementary or middle school. Guidelines for the field experience are found in the College of Education Field Experiences Handbook. Candidates meet on campus with their University supervisor to discuss their work in the schools. The cooperating teacher and University supervisor conduct performance assessments of the pre-service teacher during this experience. Prerequisite: 2.75 GPA; Consent of Education Advisor; 05-240. Offered: Every semester.


text: Why has the casting for Superman always someone younger...even with fans??? Brandon Routh was like 25-26 Christopher Reeve 24-25 Even with Lois... Kate Bosworth 22ish Margot Kidder around 29 so that isn't bad. These characters I thought were ment to be 30 something and the actors playing should be 30 something or older??? If a Superman movies is made in the near future and it is a reboot...should the casting be younger or older???


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At all-too many companies, the number of insiders may have decreased in a year that saw headcounts drop and unemployment numbers steadily rise. Those still employed may have more reasons than ever to be dissatisfied -- more hours, less pay, heavier workloads and fewer, if any, perks. As a result, businesses should remain vigilant about the ongoing likelihood of having their data or network stolen or destroyed from within. A former IT director in Virginia, for example, was sentenced to 27 months and $6,700 in restitution after pleading guilty to intentionally damaging a protected computer without authorization. Ignorant and lazy users also are to blame, especially in an era of social networking and tweeting. After all, social networking sites generally have minimal password security checks, giving determined outsiders' the ability to access the company network.
Vendors are reshaping the ways in which they work. The last 12 months saw a number of large acquisitions within the security space, and the coming months will demonstrate the success -- or failure -- of those ventures. Developers and the industry at-large also must grapple with the entire concept of updating in the case of software vulnerability; without guidelines, there's a risk it could be used, or at least be perceived as being used, as a political or competitive tool, not the customer-oriented tool it was designed as. While crystal balls generally are cloudy and difficult to read, IT security prognosticators generally are accurate: The need for security will only grow. And the challenges associated with maintaining and enhancing the safety of the corporate network will only increase.
Internal Sabotage Security Risks Rising
Database Admin Gets 12 Months For Hacking Employer
Former IT Director Imprisoned For Hacking Employer's Servers
DARPA Developing Tech To Stop Insider Threats
25% Of Malware Spread Via USB Drives
President Barack Obama's administration launched a commission tasked with determining how the nation's government institutions could improve cybersecurity. A July report discovered a dearth of "doers" and an over-abundance of "analyzers," potentially creating thousands of new cybersecurity jobs and expanded higher-educational programs. The commission also recommended the creation of improved certifications because "the current professional certification regime is not merely inadequate; it creates a dangerously false sense of security," it said.
U.S. Cyber Command Opens Doors
Slideshow: Inside DHS' Classified Cyber Coordination Headquarters
Cyber Command Director: U.S. Needs To Secure Critical Infrastructure
Top Military Official Outlines Pentagon's Cyber Strategy
White House Issues Cybersecurity Report
Data security increasingly will be baked into the cloud as businesses purchase more and more solutions as a service. This could mean new business plans for some of today's leading security developers, according to Gartner. Cloud security is predicted to become a $1.5 billion market by 2015, said Forrester analyst Jonathan Penn. In fact, although a 2009 study found half of respondents planned to avoid the cloud because of security concerns, within five years security will be one of the drivers of this technology, Forrester said.
Cloud Consortium Releases Security Compliance Tools
Businesses Hazy On Security Of Cloud Applications
Amazon Says Cloud Beats Data Center Security
Security Questions To Ask Your Cloud Provider
Feds Roll Out Cloud Security Guidelines
Slideshow: Cloud Security Pros And Cons
Credit Card Transactions Likely In Future Public Clouds
WikiLeaks continues to bombard the Internet and annoy the United States government, diplomats, and allies with its most recent flood of classified U.S. diplomatic documents. The papers -- which the site shared with newspapers such as The New York Times, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, and The Guardian -- revealed serious concerns within the U.S. diplomatic community about the resolve and trustworthiness of several key allies, including Afghanistan and Pakistan, in the war on terror. Vocal critics in the U.S., including Republican Sarah Palin, have lambasted WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, who is wanted by Interpol to face rape and sexual harassment charges brought against him by two women in Sweden. Meanwhile, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton has tried to smooth relations with any and all nations who may be offended by publication of the private documents.
Schwartz On Security: WikiLeaks Highlights Cost Of Security
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Although these raids were unlikely to make a huge dent in actual criminal enterprises, what is promising is the degree of cross-border cooperation happening. For example, the FBI worked with state agencies and law enforcement groups in other countries to bust the Zeus financial ring. In that case, federal and state officials charged 37 individuals after an investigation that began with the New York Police Department; Scotland Yard arrested 11 people in the United Kingdom. While there were no cybercrime treaties, per se, law enforcement agencies pursued relationships and shared information, which resulted in the successful pursuit and capture of many cyber criminals around the world, with the exception of Russia and certain former Soviet lands.
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Responsible disclosure continues to generate debate, as security and compliance professionals ponder their obligation to notify vendors, the public, or both. The topic came to a boiling point in June when Google security engineer Tavis Ormandy told Microsoft he had discovered a security vulnerability in Windows XP; Microsoft acknowledged receipt of the report. Five days later, Ormandy posted details of the vulnerability and proof-of-concept code to the Full Disclosure list, a move he made due to the severity of the vulnerability, he said. "But five days notice for Microsoft to fix the problem hardly seems like a reasonable amount of time to me," said Graham Cluley, senior technology consultant at Sophos, in a company blog.
In July, Google asked the computer security community to reconsider the meaning of responsible disclosure and to adopt a more rigorous approach in order to respond more quickly to vulnerabilities. "We've seen an increase in vendors invoking the principles of 'responsible' disclosure to delay fixing vulnerabilities indefinitely, sometimes for years; in that timeframe, these flaws are often rediscovered and used by rogue parties using the same tools and methodologies used by ethical researchers," the Google security team said.
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Today's cyber attacks are not a macho game or virtual vandalism. Be it malware or targeted, an attack these days generally has the pursuit of money -- and the power, luxuries, and trappings it provides -- at its core. Attacks such as Aurora, which began in 2009 but dominated the news in early 2010, pursued intellectual property. Other malware attacks seek money, proprietary information such as credit cards and, in the United States, social security numbers, and confidential corporate information and trade secrets. For many hackers, creating havoc-inducing code is a big-number business. Websites listing the results of their ill-gotten gains flourish, and governments have a challenge tracking down these criminals who frequently operate offshore using technologies that make them difficult to pin-down.
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Like a sci-fi movie come to life, the Stuxnet malware infiltrated computer systems around the world and now at least one expert believes its sole purpose is to bring down Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, located about 750 miles away from Tehran and the government of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. In November, Symantec said the designer must have had significant financial backing to create the necessary test environment to mirror their target and to conduct reconnaissance. Since it was detected in June, international security experts have been scrutinizing the worm, an unusually complex creation with more than 4,000 functions -- comparable to some commercial software. "Each feature of Stuxnet was implemented for a specific reason," said Symantec.
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It was a year of divorces, reconciliations, and temporary separations, as technology partnerships evolved with the end of the decade. Notably, Apple dumped Flash, saying it no longer will include Flash updates with its operating system. The creator of the popular i-family of portable devices also bid farewell to Java support, passing it along to an open source group instead. These moves by trendsetter Apple -- which created or kick-started consumers' love affair with smartphones and tablets -- could have a broader impact. Then again, Apple does get jeers for the time it takes the company to adopt other developers' security enhancements into its own system updates. But these steps by Apple could be the push necessary to spur adoption of HTML 5 or alternate technologies that don't include the frequent flaws associated with Flash or the occasional headaches seen with Java.
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Security firms dipped into their bank accounts and went on shopping sprees over the past 12 months or so, looking to expand their offerings, enter new markets, or shore-up their position. Within only six months, a handful of developers spent more than $10 billion to purchase other vendors: Symantec picked up VeriSign, PGP, and GuardianEdge; IBM bought BigFix, OpenPages, and PSS Systems; Hewlett-Packard purchased Fortify and ArcSight, and CA acquired Arcot. In August, giant Intel surprised many industry experts when it bought security software developer McAfee for about $7.68 billion, generating buzz about the possibility of a suitor for arch-rival Symantec. Not to be left out, in late NovemberTrend Micro announced its plans to acquire Mobile Armor.
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Even though it's been a turbulent season, I really like the mix of personalities that the 2012-13 Raptors have. Where will they be in ten years?
In 2023, which of the current Raptors do you think is most likely to be:
- On an NBA coaching staff
- A fan-favourite on a team in Europe
- Doing colour commentary for NBC
- Still playing for the Raptors
- Working in a non-playing role within the Raptors organization
- A starter on an NBA team other than the Raptors
- A successful businessman
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I am writing to state my opposition to the proposed land-use changes that would allow the construction of up to 500 additional auxiliary dwelling units (ADUs) in the city of Durango. The impact of 500 new dwellings in already established neighborhoods will be overwhelming for a number of reasons:
Five hundred new dwellings could house as many as 1,000 more people, plus their dogs, cats and friends, creating problems with parking, noise, trash and dog poop.
Increased density will dramatically change the character of older neighborhoods, which is unfair to people who have purchased a home in an area that is primarily owner occupied single family homes. Now they might find themselves surrounded by ADUs. This could lead to a reduction in owner-occupied homes in the city as people decide to move to quieter, less congested neighborhoods like the one they used to have and convert their old home into rental property. Old neighborhoods will become less cared for and less appealing, leading to a decrease in property values.
Out-of-state property owners will happily take advantage of the new rule. They can significantly increase the income potential of property that they already renting for a relatively small investment since they already own the land. Out-of-state owners will be less inclined to maintain the property and make sure their renters are good neighbors because they do not reside on site.
There will be a smaller supply of starter homes available for young families to buy. They will be snapped up by investors who will add an ADUs to maximize the return on their investment.
The proposed change seems to be extremely short-sighted. It might create more housing, but it will not create jobs or lower rents. More importantly, the negative impacts will, by far, exceed any potential benefits. In short, I think the proposal to allow five hundred more ADUs within the city limits is a very bad idea. And, once these units exist, you cant take them back. What is the reasoning behind this?
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Michael Jordan returns to the Chicago area for this year's Ryder Cup at Medina Country Club, but this time he'll be more than a spectator.
The former Bulls great will serve as an "official advisor and motivator" of the U.S. team, according to the Los Angeles Times. Davis Love III, captain of the U.S. team, said he personally selected Jordan for this position after spending time with him.
Love told Ryder Cup officials he's looking forward to Jordan, who's no stranger to golf, playing a more interactive role at this year's competition.
"That's how big the Ryder Cup is," Love said at a Ryder Cup news conference, "that one of the most recognized people in the world and the most recognized athletes in the world makes sure he's at every Ryder Cup."
Jordan has attended numerous past Ryder Cup tournaments and even served as assistant captain to Fred Couples in the 2009 Presidents Cup. Jordan most recently endorsed a work of art featuring his iconic "Jumpman" silhouette in honor of the 39th Ryder Cup which will be featured along Michigan Avenue during the month of September.


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Vermont News in Brief
Men admit committing multiple burglaries
CHARLOTTE (AP) -- A homeowner's tip has helped Vermont State Police apprehend two men who admit committing multiple burglaries.
A homeowner in Charlotte told troopers Wednesday that two suspicious men knocked on her door looking for someone. She provided information about their vehicle.
State police located the vehicle and its driver, 26-year-old Joshua P. Greenough. Minutes later they found 27-year-old Thomas F. Savard walking out of some woods nearby.
Savard admitted being involved in burglaries in Underhill, Westford and Jericho and Greenough says he took Savard to the locations. Investigations also linked them to burglaries in Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Homeowners had reported some of the burglaries.
The two Milton men are being held at Chittenden County Correctional Facility in lieu of bail. It wasn't immediately known if they're represented by lawyers.
2 men charged with graffiti in train yard
HARTFORD (AP) -- Two Vermont men are facing felony charges that they caused more than $100,000 damage by spray painting elaborate images on railroad cars and concrete overpasses in the White River Junction area.
Police say 23-year-old Brian Dow and 24-year-old Daniel Barmore, both of Hartford, were arrested Tuesday after police conducted an undercover operation.
Police say they began their operation after railroad employees reported extensive vandalism in the rail yards. They said someone was spray painting large murals on boxcars.
Railroad officials say the cars must be repainted so automated tracking systems on the cars will work.
Police say Dow took advanced painting three times while a student at Johnson State College. They say they "applaud Dow's artistic talent, but his choice of canvas was illegal."
Rutland votes to ban marijuana dispensaries
RUTLAND (AP) -- Officials in Rutland have unanimously approved a ban on medical marijuana dispensaries in the city.
The state has approved four medical marijuana dispensaries around Vermont, but also allows towns to opt out.
The Rutland Herald reports (http://bit.ly/QJrHGr) Police Chief James Baker told aldermen last week that such dispensaries had become crime magnets in other states. There was no debate on the measure during Monday's vote.
Registered medical marijuana patients can still grow their own plants and become members at other dispensaries. Two dispensaries have been licensed so far in Burlington and Waterbury.
Vermont has 411 patients and 68 caregivers on its medical marijuana registry, which allows them permission to grow enough for their own use. The dispensaries would give patients who can't grow marijuana another means of getting it.
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Sustainable Tuesdays events are held from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Rail River Folk School, located at 303 Railroad St. SW in Bemidji. They are open free to the public unless otherwise noted.
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"[The author] argues persuasively that the miniature is society writ small: Squint hard at the world's knickknackery and find the cultures that produced it.... Nearly every page boasts gorgeous color plates, many of which are by necessity larger than the objects being photographed. But more than a catalog of tiny curiosities, The Art of Small Things is a study of how we relate to objects of all sizes, and of how the miniature strangely enables experiences of the vast or ephemeral."NYSun
"This lavishly illustrated compendium of miniature art ... delves into the materials and technologies involved in the production of tiny artifacts, and the daunting skills required. (The contemporary micro-miniaturist Willard Wigan, who mounts sculptures in the eye of a needle, moves his diamond-tipped tools only in the middle of a heartbeat.) The book brims with captivating detail: intricately carved Japanese netsuke, used to suspend small belongings from the belt of a kimono, were also made to feel pleasant in the hand; Elizabethan mini-portraits worn as jewelry afforded the 'private pleasure' of ownership."The New Yorker


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From Southern Studies:
Focusing on the big three Southern battlegrounds — Florida, North Carolina and Virginia — we have two sources for looking at the electoral clout of the emerging Southern majority. One is the exit polls collected by Edison Research for national media outlets; the other is state voter registration statistics.*
Neither is perfect. The exit polls, which in 2012 included random surveys of voters at the polls as well as phone surveys to account for early voters, are only a rough snapshot of the electorate. The further you drill into the data, the smaller the sample size and the greater the margin of error (already 4 percent for the national figures). Voter registration statistics only tell you who is on the voter rolls, but not if and how they voted.
But together, they offer a glimpse at how demographic changes — which are happening more quickly in many Southern states than in the rest of the country — are affecting the Southern political landscape.
The following chart shows how the electorate is changing in the three states:


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Montagnards, or Dega as they call themselves, are a tribal people of the Malayo-Polynesian and Mon Khmer language groups, some 30 tribes of which live in the central highlands of Vietnam. Between 1962 and 1972, the Montagnards' mountain domain was the scene of some of the most intense fighting in the Vietnam War, and members of the U.S. Army Special Forces (Green Berets) fighting there often bonded with the Montagnard militia, who were regarded as courageous fighters and fiercely loyal friends.
With the collapse of the South Vietnamese government in 1975, Montagnards who had cooperated with the Americans were viewed with suspicion by officials of the new Socialist Republic of Vietnam, often being subjected to persecution, imprisonment, or death. Many fled to Cambodia, where they organized a resistance to communist rule but were ultimately persecuted by the Khmer Rouge.
By 1985 Americans had become aware of the dire circumstances of the Montagnards, and arrangements were made the following year for Montagnard refugees to enter the United States. In 1992 another band of Montagnards, located in eastern Cambodia, was evacuated under threat of annihilation by the Khmer Rouge and Vietnamese. Through the efforts of Lutheran Family Services and Catholic Social Services, a majority of the approximately 3,000 Montagnard refugees now living in the United States have been successfully resettled in the North Carolina cities of Charlotte, Greensboro, and Raleigh. Although many Montagnards hold to their traditional belief in spirits associated with the forces of nature, most are now Christians. Those who remain in Southeast Asia continue to face severe persecution.
Gerald Cannon Hickey, Shattered World: Adaptation and Survival among Vietnam's Highland Peoples during the Vietnam War (1993).
Hickey, Sons of the Mountains: Ethnohistory of the Vietnamese Central Highlands to 1954 (1982).
Roy C. Russell III, The Montagnards of Vietnam: Endgame of Cultural Survival (1994).
Additional Resources:
Montagnard Dega People of North Carolina: https://sites.google.com/site/mdagreensboronc/
Montagnard Foundation: http://www.montagnard-foundation.org/faq.html
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Montagnard women, 1966, taken by Mark Gayn. Image courtesy of Thomas Fisher Rare Book Library, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario Canada M5S 1A5. Available from http://www.flickr.com/photos/thomasfisherlibrary/5598226076/ (accessed September 11, 2012).
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