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Even if you can't attend this event, please leave a comment on SV Moms Blog and the moderator will compile the list of questions.
Original post made by J.asher, Addison School, on Oct 23, 2007
Just a reminder that this will be a different sort of candidate forum from the PTAC-sponsored events. This is open to the whole community and will be professionally moderated by Nancy Yeend, an affiliate of the Palo Alto Mediation Program.
A national dispute management specialist, Nancy maintains a dispute prevention, resolution and management practice. With over twenty years of mediation background, Nancy brings extensive insight and wisdom to her profession.
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Wow! What an insult to PTAC and our District!
PTAC, I am extremely grateful for all the hundreds of hours you have put into our District in the multiple forums just a few of you have managed, with the help of many parents at every school.
This has truly been a professionally done job with nobody paid anything at all, done in the name of good for the whole district, which is the PAUSD way.
Thank you!!
Just out of curiosity, why is there a need to have a dispute mediator running a candidate forum?
Interesting that this particular forum, organized by PACE (Grace Mah) will be using a professional mediator and pre-screening of questions. Looks like an attempt to control the tone if not the content of the questions the candidates will face.
Who benefits from that?
If the candidates can't stand up in front of their community and answer tough questions, perhaps they shouldn't be running for office. I think they call this "if you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen". Afterall, this is the job they're signing up for, and exactly what they'll be doing for the next 7 years (Answering to the public). The least we can expect is that they can do this for one hour.
By the way, I'm wondering whether Mah has ever actually gone to a PAUSD Board of Education meeting. The community input there is on the whole quite respectful, even in the most difficult of issues. I've NEVER heard anyone be insulting, rude, disruptive, personally attacking, combatitive, threatening, or anything remotely reminiscent of what we would traditionally consider 'bad form' in a dispute situation. The community does stand up to the board with the hard questions though, important questions, that need to be answered (not filtered for niceties.) Why would a candidate forum be any different?
This format seems like it could lean toward censorship of political debate. A big no no in this country's political process.
I am not defending this "professional" process, but I can say I have heard a few pretty disrespectful, arrogant and rude comments directed at the Board and at various pro and anti positions on various issues in the last couple years...but, I believe that it just reflects on the person speaking, not on the process or the "side" that person is on.
We see this all the time throughout all public discussions...So what? I certainly don't want it "filtered", and if a candidate can't take it, s/he shouldn't be running for any elected job.
By the way, all of the school candidate forums and the District Office Candidate forums WERE open to the WHOLE community...
My take on this one is that the MI crowd are going to be giving particularly MI orientated questions and they expect those in the audience who do not support MI to misbehave. I don't think it is the candidates that they expect to get out of hand, but the anti MIers and probably they will be doing some deliberate taunting. I expect they expect the local press which is probably why they are using Town Square for publicity.
The MI supporters have their own means to publicise the event. The fact that they are publicising the event on Town Square indicates to me that they want the anti MI crowd there as they read Town Square. [Portion removed by Palo Alto Online staff.]
well, I can't imagine what any of the Board Candidates would say would change just because of the venue. I mean, if anyone DOES give different answers than they have been giving to the rest of the Forums,...NO VOTE!
So, why would anyone, "pro" or "anti" more immersion programs ( even that labeling is absurd, since most folks support immersion as a great program..just not here, now, in this district..in this way, before anyone else has even a little FLES)...anyway, why would anyone get bent out of shape?
Good grief!
Furthermore, all the other Forums had written questions, not public comments, and question sorters who usually did a great job of trying to get the most representative question on each issue.
So...setting it up this way is truly an insult. But, oh well...so what?
Not only that - but the disprespectfulness "Well" mentions usually tends to occur here, on the online forum (annonymously). I've NEVER heard it in a face to face board room setting. Maybe I missed it, but have the PTAC candidate forums been disintegrating into name calling cat fights or something? I don't think so - I believe they've been pretty respectful and mature.
Besides, a candidate has to have some thick skin, and a way to handle that kind of nonsense. Part of what we want to see is the candidates ability to handle adversity and stay on track.
Again, Grace, since we know you are there, can you explain why you feel the need to have a professional conflict mediator run a candidates forum and prescreen the questions?
In the name of transparency, this isn't. If I were a candidate, knowing how bruised this community is on lack of tranparency, I'd be crying foul here.
Again, not defending this "professional" forum, but why should a Candidate cry foul? It is a privately run Candidate's Forum, so they have every right to run it as they wish. So what?
I hope it is run online or blog line or something so I can watch it at some point. I think it should be interesting.
Besides, it isn't illegal to have disdain or contempt for vocal and active PAUSD parents who disagree with you, just revealing.
From what I've heard, the candidates would say that the forums are pretty much a blur of very similar questions. Must get mind-numbing after a while. They all know each others' answers and have borrowed the good ones, so at this stage of the game we can conclude they're fast learners. This upcoming forum has multiple sponsors separate from the PTA, so maybe it will inject new flavor, new life.
There was another forum this week, not a PTA event. It focused on special ed, Two years from now, why don't we stop having a bunch of same-old, same-old forums, and hold just one or two general forums and then a series of specific-issue forums. It would force the candidates to go a little deeper into the things that are on people's minds.
Bizarre post by Grace. I mean, the other forums were both open and the questions screened. Also, they've all sounded pretty tame.
Grace Mah has been to a ton of board meetings--and even at the peak of the MI stuff, people were pretty polite.
To me, the post comes off as a bit self-serving--creating a paper tiger--all these rowdies disrupting PTAC meetings, whereas this will be well-behaved--*controlled*.
Or maybe it's just revealing.
Alas, this rowdy has more interesting plans.
"Even if you can't attend this event, please leave a comment on SV Moms Blog and the moderator will compile the list of questions."
Sounds like the format of this forum will be different from earlier forums. Typical school district forums a have a moderator whose main job is to read questions chosen by other volunteers. Apparently this moderaor has a bigger role, not just reading questions but also reviewing and compiling questions. I wonder if she will also ask clarifying questions if candidates skirt the topic without addressing the point, as sometimes happens when candidates just fill their 60 seconds of air time. I like the way journalists sometimes push candidates to give a more direct answer and I'd welcome that in school board forums. This could be interesting.
was the first person to post on this thread, and my remark, and Ms. Mah's response was removed.
At least I am satisfied that Ms. Mah knows the extent of damage that she has done to our schools, and our entire community.
Her tactics may have jeopardized the passing of future measures and bonds in this city because the voters (with or without children) lost trust.
It is unfair that our President, City Manager, Mayor, and school board members are allowed criticism on this forum (many times undeservedly), but Ms. Mah, always seems to manage to have it neatly removed.
As an appointed Santa Clara County Official, Board of Director at our local YMCA, and the founder of Palo Alto Chinese Education (PACE), perhaps she should considering wearing one more hat - a hard hat and ear plugs.
She cannot handle hearing the truth from an overwhelming majority of citizens in this community, and feels the need to have a National Dispute Specialist mediate her forum.
This is very bizarre.
I have been to several PTA sponsored candidate forums at our local schools.
BTW - Ms. Mah did not attend the two forums that I attended.
PAUSD (not!),
There is just a handful of malcontents, like you, who hold a grudge against Ms. Mah. The "overwhelming majority" want to have nothing to do with your venom and vituperation and personal attacks. Beyond the pale.
I hope that you are coming to see the damage you and your handful are doing to our schools and community, not least by jeopardizing future bonds. You also make any cooperation--on any issue--much harder down the road.
I thought PAUSD was right on. Joel, perhaps you've been out of town for a year? Most of the comments I've heard in the school yard, and in the grocery store, in the neibhgorhoods pretty much ring true with PAUSDs comments.
I know that people have opinions on MI, choice, charters. So do I. And while I do still hear disparaging remarks about MI, I have to say that it is RIGHT HERE at Town Square Forum where the hostile din continues. In fact, my neighbors and parents in groups I hang out with are not talking about this stuff anymore. Most people I know, even those with strong opinions pro or con, just want to get on with other things. MI will flourish or wither, so let be what will be. In the meantime, there are plenty of important matters that need our district leaders' attention and upon which I certainly hope they can and will agree.
I have to agree. The disparagements both ways tends to just be here.
I don't think that the memories are gone, and I note clear tensions by a couple people in public, but MI is clearly here, whether or not you were for or against it or the way it happened or the way it ended up.
It has been born, now let's just accept it, and move on with making decisions that are best for all of our district. I will certainly not do anything to support it over any of my other priorities, but I am done thinking about it.
The only thing left is to try to vote in people who support your vision for the future of our District. So, vote in people who are friendlier to establishing more immersion/other lottery programs for a few kids, or vote in people who are friendlier to holding the line on neighborhood elementary schools and improving the education for every child. There are 3 one way, and 3 the other. It is extremely obvious which are which.
Go vote.
I find it rather odd that the year's hot topic is supposed to be dropped a week before the election.
I mean, c'mon.
And MI's not here yet--the board could put a moratorium on it and that would be that. Not one kid's education disrupted because the program does not yet exist.
And, of course, it's a program that outgrows its site in three years and has not place to go.
It's so not a dead issue that it strikes me as kind of silly to pretend that it is. And, of course, the way it was mishandled is a huge comment on the board--and what kind of board we want to have.
So don't read here if you don't want to hear about it, but don't pretend no one cares. They do.
And so do you--in fact, it's easy to guess who you support. There's exactly one candidate who benefits from having the MI debate dropped. She's the one keeping her heavy involvment in it out of her campaign literature.
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Colleges Not Doing Students Any Financial Favors: Onsite Coverage
WASHINGTON — Financial products offered to students on their college campuses are often less competitive compared to what's available to the general public, according to a Consumer Financial Protection Bureau analysis of financial products marketed on college campuses.
"Trust in higher education can be undermined when schools are not careful about whom they partner with to provide their students with financial products and services," CFPB Director Richard Cordray said Monday at a Banking on Campus Forum in Washington, D.C.
"We are distressed to hear that some students feel pressured to use specific products and may be unaware that when they sign up for those products their schools are secretly making money," Cordray said.
The CFPB released a "Request for Information" in February to learn about the offers available to students on college campuses through banks and credit unions.
"Our goal was to engage with the higher education community about how they structure their marketing partnerships with financial institutions," Cordray said.
Institutions of higher education have partnered with credit unions and banks for offers including private loans, credit cards, loans under the now-discontinued Federal Family Educational Loan program and checking accounts.
The CFPB found that "little information is available about whether codes of conduct exist at schools with product partnerships."
The responses to the CFPB's Federal Register notice also "did not indicate whether schools with financial product partnerships restrict the acceptance of gifts by employees and agents."
The CFPB wants to further explore how "colleges and universities can better use their bargaining power to negotiate product terms and conditions that are more competitive than products available to the general public," CFPB's student loan ombudsman, Rohit Chopra, said at the forum.
He also said the CFPB wants to find better ways to help students shop for debit, checking or prepaid card products.
Officials from the Department of Education, a representative from the attorney general of New York's office and college students also addressed the forum.

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Animal Species:Bleating Tree Frog
The Bleating Tree Frog sounds more like a cicada than a frog.
Standard Common Name
Bleating Tree Frog
Size range
4.5 cm
The Bleating Tree Frog is foun in eastern New South Wales and southern Queensland.
The Bleating Tree Frog lives in coastal lagoons, ponds and swamps, as well as wet forests, woodlands and heath, but can be very difficult to find.
Feeding and Diet
The Bleating Tree Frog comes out at night to hunt insects and other invertebrates.
Other behaviours and adaptations
During the day the Bleating Tree Frog hides under bark and beneath large stones, its flat shape helping it squeeze through tight gaps. This secretive frog sometimes gets transported in building material and plant pots. It is frequently heard in caravan parks from within drainage pipes.
The Bleating Tree Frog sounds more like a cicada than a frog. Its call is painfully loud and high-pitched. Calling from the ground, close to water, the high-pitched screeches of the males are usually heard after heavy spring or summer rain.
Mating and reproduction
In late spring and summer, the Bleating Tree Frog comes out at night to spawn. During spawning the females lay small rafts of eggs among vegetation in temporary pools. The eggs hatch quickly into tadpoles that must metamorphose into froglets before the pools dry out.
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- dentata
- Genus:
- Litoria
- Family:
- Hylidae
- Order:
- Anura
- Subclass:
- Lissamphibia
- Subphylum:
- Vertebrata
- Kingdom:
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Gibbons grateful for chance with Dodgers
Retired last year, outfielder in bigs for first time since '07
By Evan Drellich / MLB.com
Gibbons, 33, will fill in Anderson's role as a left-handed pinch-hitter and outfielder. He can also play first base.
"I'm just very grateful the Dodgers gave me an opportunity to show I can play again," Gibbons said. "I retired last year. I was sitting at home in Thousand Oaks [Calif.], watching the Dodgers. So it's kind of surreal to be here now. I just couldn't give it up."
Gibbons' career was nearly ended because of the Mitchell Report, in which he admitted to using human growth hormone. He received a 15-day suspension to be served at the start of the 2008 season, but he was released by the Orioles, the only team he played for in a seven-year career, right as the 2008 season began.
Living nearby in Thousand Oaks, Gibbons had a hard time latching on anywhere and retired in 2009, with 121 career home runs and a .260 average. He and his wife, Laura, had twin boys and a baby girl to tend to. But by the time the fall came around, he knew he wanted to be back on the field, and after two months of searching, he was able to play winter ball. That led to a contract with the Dodgers in the spring.
"He's not the only name in the Mitchell Report," Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti said. "How many names are in the Mitchell Report, you know? A lot of people made decisions that they have to go back and change today. Probably no different for any of us. Forgiveness is part of the fabric of this country. He came to Minor League camps, he didn't ask for any special privilege, any look-see at the big league side, 'Am I going to be able to play in the big leagues this year?' Nothing. He said, 'I made some mistakes and I want to rectify it, and I want to come out and play, and all I want to do is that.'"
Gibbons used to be a season-ticket holder to the Dodgers, sitting down the left-field line on the lower level.
He came through with a pinch-hit RBI single in the bottom of the sixth Sunday against the Nationals in the Dodgers' 8-3 win. It was his first Major League at-bat since Aug. 12, 2007, and first hit since Aug. 9, 2007.
Dodgers part ways with veteran Anderson
LOS ANGELES -- Garret Anderson had the second-lowest batting average of any player with 100 at-bats or more this season, .181, and the Dodgers on Sunday decided it was time to part ways.
The 38-year-old pinch-hitter and outfielder was designated for assignment, perhaps the end of a 17-year Major League career. Anderson hit two home runs and had 12 RBIs in 155 at-bats and 80 games. The Dodgers purchased the contract of Triple-A Albuquerque outfielder Jay Gibbons to take Anderson's place.
"Everything has its time and place," Dodgers general manager Ned Colleti said. "We just thought it was time to make a move. We respect Garret, he had a great career. Almost all of it was in this part of the country with Anahiem and the Dodgers. We wanted to give him very opportunity."
Anderson left the Dodger Stadium clubhouse before reporters arrived early Sunday morning. Colletti and manager Joe Torre said they did not know whether Anderson would retire.
Torre made sure he was at the stadium early so he could catch Anderson to deliver the news. Torre said the team made the decision on Saturday, and that it had wanted to promote Gibbons for some time.
"We just kept putting it off, putting it off, putting it off and we decided it was time to try it," Torre said. "I got here like 8:30 this morning, because I wanted to beat everybody here, get my workout in. I saw Garret in there, he was eating breakfast. I didn't want to bother him at that point, I just found a spot in the lunch room where he was the only one in there and I just went in and sat with him. It didn't take very long. Just came right out and told him that we were going to do something different and he's going to be designated. He said 'OK, thank you.'"
Anderson had never been in a reserve role before this season, a role Torre said the left-handed hitter embraced but wasn't able to contribute from.
"We just were hoping that he'd be a little bit more productive," Torre said. "He was turning it up all the way but he was just coming away a little short at this point in time."
The Dodgers have needed more productivity from their bench this season than they expected with injuries to Russell Martin, Manny Ramirez and Rafael Furcal. The bench has been shorthanded all week because of Furcal's strained back, which did not land him on the DL but has kept him out of action. The Dodgers have scored the fewest runs of any team since the All-Star break.
Torre said Anderson was close with first baseman James Loney and center fielder Matt Kemp, who sat on his right and left, respectively, in the clubhouse.
Injured LA reliever Weaver throws in 'pen
LOS ANGELES -- Jeff Weaver threw a 25-pitch bullpen session at Dodger Stadium on Sunday morning, his first since going on the disabled list with left knee tendinitis on Tuesday.
Weaver has taken anti-inflammatories but did not receive a cortisone shot for the knee, which he said has showed signs of improvement, but not consistently.
"It's back and forth," said Weaver, who turns 34 on Aug. 22. "Achy at times, not at others, but it's better than it was. Treating it and hopefully the irritation goes down."
Weaver said a potential rehab assignment was still being discussed, although he feels it may not be necessary.
"Simulated games or something like that would probably suit just fine," he said.
Belisario back to game action in rehab stint
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers reliever Ronald Belisario let up one run on one hit and one walk in one inning Saturday for Class A Inland Empire in his first game action since going on the restricted list on July 7.
The right-hander is scheduled to throw another inning Sunday evening for Inland Empire, which is on the road in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. That could lead to a potential activation Tuesday as the Dodgers begin a seven-game road trip in Philadelphia -- if Belisario's off-the-field matters are cleared first. He was put on the restricted list for personal reasons, according to the team, which were reported by the Los Angeles Times to be connected to substance abuse.
Another Tuesday return for the Dodgers, shortstop Rafael Furcal, seemed less likely Sunday than it did the day before. After saying he expected him back Tuesday, manager Joe Torre used the word hopeful on Sunday instead.
Furcal has been out since Monday, and after an MRI came back favorably, the team felt a trip to the disabled list was unnecessary. Furcal has yet to hit and didn't exactly seem optimistic.
"I cannot run 100 percent, I cannot swing the bat good," Furcal said. "Throwing is not bothering me much. Problem is sometimes I have a sharp pain [when leaning forward to field a ball]."
'Loney's Lounge' hosts kids from RBI program
LOS ANGELES -- James Loney and four other Dodgers players joined more than 30 youth in the first-base Baseline Box Club after an 8-3 win over the Nationals to unwind with some video games.
The event was the third annual "Loney's Lounge" and the youth are members of the RBI Los Angeles program. Loney himself is an alumnus of RBI.
"I played in RBI in 1999," Loney said. "It's a great opportunity out here. We probably got the Wii a little bit, PlayStation 3. It's a good time all around."
Center fielder Matt Kemp and pitcher Clayton Kershaw swung by, as did catcher A.J. Ellis and reliever Kenley Jansen.
Best Buy provided all the video-game consoles, games and large-screen televisions for the party, and the Dodgers Dream Foundation provided refreshments. Loney's Lounge T-shirts were also given out and signed by the players.
Evan Drellich is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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UNIONTOWN, Pa. – Chris Scheve, regional vice president of Valerus, opens the spring 2014 series CEO Conversations from noon to 1 p.m. on Feb. 19, in the Student Center, located in the Williams Building at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus. This free event is open to the public.
Valerus is a worldwide industry leader in oil and gas handling equipment, operations, and services, specializing in wellhead production, compression, processing, and treating.
Scheve attended the University of Texas and Thomas Edison State College, where he obtained a degree in liberal arts. Scheve began his career in the oil, gas, and petrochemical industry in pipeline construction and then as a maintenance planner at ARCO Pipeline Petrochemicals group. He then served as a reliability technician for Southern Natural Gas. From there, he moved to Compressor's Engineering ACTT technical training and consulting division as a corporate trainer for the gas transmission industry. In 2003, Scheve was instrumental in the startup of CEO Pipeline Services, a construction and maintenance contractor to the natural gas interstate pipeline companies.
Scheve is currently the northeast regional vice president of Valerus and is in charge of Marcellus and Utica operations.
CEO Conversations is designed to give students the opportunity to hear from and talk with key individuals in the local, regional, and national business communities about business, entrepreneurship and leadership. CEO Conversations has been running annually since 2008 and is sponsored by Joseph A. Hardy III.


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Reason for optimism No. 7: Starting pitching mostly unscathed
With all the struggles and all the injuries the Giants have endured, their core strength — pitching — has largely gone unscathed.
The only starting pitcher to spend time on the disabled list this season is Barry Zito, and that may have been a blessing in disguise. (Some would argue there's no disguise at all).
Zito was 0-1 with a 6.23 ERA in three starts before suffering a sprained foot and going on the DL.
That prompted the Giants to call up Ryan Vogelsong from Triple-A Fresno. All Vogelsong has done is go 4-1 with a 1.92 ERA in 10 starts for the Giants since Zito went on the shelf.
Zito is currently on a rehab stint with Fresno. He'll make one more start next week in Fresno, then likely will be called off the DL to start one game of a doubleheader on June 28 against the Cubs. After that, no one knows.
Zito could pitch in long relief (mostly likely), could pitch as part of a six-man rotation (less unlikely) or could reclaim his rotation spot and send Vogelsong to the pen or Fresno (not likely at all).
While the Giants sort that out, the starting rotation has been great. The starters' ERA of 3.31 ranks second in the NL behind the Phillies' vaunted staff. Still, Giants' starters have a losing record (22-24) because of a lack of offensive support, an inability to work deep into games (Giants starters rank 8th in the NL in innings pitched) and the Giants' penchant for winning games late.
Still, the Giants have the second best starting ERA in the NL despite Madison Bumgarner's rough start to the season, Jonathan Sanchez's control problems and Tim Lincecum's June swoon.
But they've stayed healthy, and that's good news for Giants fans.


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After Ottawa struck early with a three-run first inning in game one, the Wonder Boys answered in the bottom of the inning on an RBI single by junior Cole Fergus. Ottawa committed an error on the play, allowing three runs to score, knotting the game at 3-3.
The two teams remained tied until the fifth inning, when tATU tacked on three runs. Biocic scored off of a double from senior Jonathan Finnegan, Finnegan scored off a single from Sammons to right field, and junior Sage Boehner scored on a fielder's choice.
Biocic later tacked on a two-run homer in the sixth to seal the victory.
Junior Dustin Thomas took the win, scattering four hits in five innings of work, allowing three runs, two earned, and fanning six while walking just one.
In game two, the Braves opened up scoring in the top of the second with an RBI single by Kyle Pener. The Wonder Boys fought back, scoring twice in the bottom of the second on an RBI grounder by Drew Stanton and an RBI single by Jay Johnson. In the bottom of the third, Fergus scored on an RBI grounder by Sammons.
The Braves came back in the top of the sixth, taking advantage of two hits and an Arkansas Tech error to knot the game at 4-4. However, an RBI grounder in the top of the seventh by Kenny Spencer gave the Wonder Boys the winning run.
Sophomore Zach Skelton took the win, pitching two perfect innings in relief, adding four strikeouts.
ATU will host in-region opponent Missouri Western in a doubleheader at noon today at Tech Field.
Golden Suns softball
DURANT, Okla. — Shanna Davidson had two hits, including a home run and two RBIs and Ashley Keen had two hits and a RBI in the Arkansas Tech Golden Suns' (1-1) 7-5 win over Northeastern State (0-2) in the first game of the Southeastern Shootout on Friday.
Keen had two hits with two RBIs and a home run while Jessica Black had a RBI off one hit as the Golden Suns lost their second game of the day 5-4 in the ninth inning against Missouri Southern (2-0).
In game one, ATU got on the board in the top of the first inning as Cassady Hayworth led off with a single, and then three consecutive Golden Suns were hit by pitches, bringing in Hayworth to score the first run of the game. Tech added another run on a sacrifice fly by Davidson, taking a 2-0 lead after the top of the first.
Northeastern State quickly knotted things up at 2-2 in the bottom of the first after Megan Robinson hit a two-run home run. Northeastern State held the Suns scoreless in the top of the second and took a 3-2 lead with a run in the bottom of the second.
ATU exploded in the fifth inning when Sierra Gomez and Davidson hit back-to-back home runs to bring in three runs and take a 5-3 lead.
Northeastern State attempted a comeback in the sixth inning putting up two runs to tie the game, but the Golden Suns responded in the top of the seventh, taking the lead on an RBI double by Keen. She later scored on an error to set the final margin.
Victoria Huie of Pottsville earned the win for Arkansas Tech, going the distance while allowing five hits and four earned runs.
The nightcap didn't go as well for the Suns.
ATU took a 3-1 lead in the top of the fourth after a Keen home run. Missouri Southern then came back with three runs in the bottom of the fifth, but the Golden Suns responded in the sixth with a clutch run when Huie took a walk to bring Davidson home and tie the game at 4-4.
Missouri Southern came out on top 5-4 with a single up the middle in the bottom of the ninth.
Davidson threw every pitch for Arkansas Tech, giving up five hits and four earned runs in the loss.
The Golden Suns were scheduled to play Central Missouri and Lincoln on Saturday.


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United Way's annual fund-raising campaign kicks off Sept. 24-30.
Watch for our banner over Hot Springs Boulevard next week, and for our brochures to appear around town.
This year's campaign chairs are Liz and Mike Alley, both of whom have long been involved in local community programs.
Mike moved to Pagosa Springs in 1995 and began working for La Plata Electric Association, which gives its employees their birthdays off if they donate a day's pay to United Way.
Mike says, "I know my money is going where I planned for it to go. I've always been very pleased with United Way in Archuleta County for all their work to make this a better community; not only for adults, but children alike."
Liz moved to Pagosa Springs in 1994 and immediately began to be involved in early childhood education and to advocate on behalf of families and youth.
"I was given so much by this community when I first moved here. It was a natural progression for me to desire to give back. To be a campaign chair, in my mind, is the 'top of the line' way in which I can be involved."
This year marks the 40th anniversary of United Way of Southwest Colorado. In Archuleta County, our goal is to raise $83,000 this year. All funds raised in Archuleta County stay in Archuleta County, benefiting United Way's 18 local partner agencies. A committee of local volunteers thoroughly reviews every funding application and interviews the agency to ensure it is operating efficiently, and that it effectively meets local needs in the areas of education, self-reliance and health.
You might think United Way is a large national organization; however every United Way operates independently and makes its own decisions. United Way of Southwest Colorado serves five counties in southwest Colorado, including Archuleta County. In Archuleta County, we have our own advisory council — a hands-on, hard-working and thoughtful team of volunteers who contribute their talents to meet our goal and are sensitive to the needs of our community.
United Way raises funds by asking employees to contribute through payroll deductions, by asking individual donors to mail a check or donate online, and through special events. We ask everyone to consider making a donation in an amount he or she can afford. Whether one person donates a dollar or thousands of dollars, every contribution is part of reaching our goal.
"Living United" also means volunteering your time and talents, and advocating to improve the condition of everyone in our community. "United, we stand. United, we elevate. United, we can change what we see in our world."
United Way funds education programs that help youth or young adults be prepared for school, stay in school, make better grades, graduate from high school and attend higher education. Local programs are operated by Archuleta County Education Center, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado, Girl Scouts of Colorado, Pagosa Waldorf Initiative, Seeds of Learning and Tri-County Head Start.
Self-reliance programs help families and individuals live within their means, become self-sufficient, earn a livable wage and save money. Funded partner agencies are American Red Cross Southwest Colorado Chapter, Archuleta County Senior Services, Archuleta County Victim Assistance Program, Habitat for Humanity of Archuleta County, Housing Solutions for the Southwest, Pagosa Outreach Connection, Pagosa Pregnancy Support Center, Southwest Conservation Corps and Volunteers of America Colorado Branch.
Health programs help people access affordable, quality physical and mental health care, and help people make healthy choices. Agencies operating these programs are Axis Health System, Pagosa Springs Youth Center and San Juan Basin Health Department's Southwest Smilemakers Dental Program.
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When the subject of Andy Reid comes up it almost always incites a variety of emotions. The most common reaction is to vomit, followed by uncontrollable rage, then slipping into deep depression (I kid, of course :)). But seriously, the most common reaction I've noticed is frustration and anger. People are tired of Andy Reid. Tired of his own "Reid-isms" such as "we have to do a better job there" and "I have to put them in a better position", etc etc. Tired of his pass-happy philosophy. Tired of his game management skills. Tired of him drafting badly at certain positions…particularly at DE and LB. People are more recently tired of his lying ("I did not have sexual relations with that woman"…oh wait, that one wasn't Reid, but he did say he was keeping McDermott and Kolb would remain the starter after week 1, etc).
With all that said, the thing people are most tired of is LOSING. How can people say they're tired of losing when Reid's overall record is 118-73-1 (.618 winning percentage) and is the winning-est coach in Eagles history? Well, it is most likely due to his lack of a Super Bowl victory after 12 seasons in charge. Reid's Eagles have always come up short of the ultimate goal for one reason or another. From 01′ through '03 the main culprit seemed to be a lack of a stud WR. In '04 it was the lack of in-game adjustments and urgency, though McNabb took the majority of the heat for the Super Bowl loss.
From '05 up to the present, there has been a myriad of reasons for falling short including the T.O. fiasco, McNabb's injuries, McNabb's decline in play, Reid's imbalanced run/pass ratio, and most notably, the decline on the defensive side of the ball. But there has been one thing that has been permeating in the back of my mind for a while now and it was recently brought up by Mike Missinelli on talk radio's 97.5 The Fanatic. He brought up a subject (and a stat to back it up) that brought my nagging thought to the forefront of my mind: The Eagles always seem to have trouble beating the more competitive teams, aka those with winning records.
A buddy of mine is the one who heard this on the radio and it inspired me to check into it. In my quest to find the actual stat Mikey Miss was talking about, I found this site, another blog about the Eagles. But this blog, titled "Fire The Walrus", is dedicated to reasons for firing Andy Reid. It is an interesting read, especially if you're of the opinion Reid should be ousted. However, it shows Reid as being 48-55 (.466 winning percentage) against teams with a .500 or better record. The site further shows that Reid's record in the playoffs is 10-9 with a breakdown of 4-1 against playoff teams with either 8 or 9 wins and is 6-8 against teams with 10 wins or better.
This shows a compelling trend that Reid's Eagles beat the teams they should beat and struggle against better competition. Fire The Walrus goes on to show that, in comparison, Bill Belichick's career record against teams with winning records is 61-41 (.598 winning percentage) and has been compiled against much tougher AFC opponents. Belichick has also coached in 19 playoff games and has compiled a 14-5 record with all but 1 game going against teams with 10 or more wins. I won't even mention the fact he also has 3 Super Bowl rings (oh wait, I guess I just did). Belichick obviously is on a different coaching level than Reid, unfortunately for us.
By beating the teams they should beat, it shows that the Eagles are a good, well coached team. And for the record, I can say without hesitation that Reid has been the best coach the Eagles have ever had. But what does having a losing record against winning teams mean? To me, that boils down to coaching and overall philosophy of how to win when the stakes get higher. Reid's philosophy has been to score points early by passing the ball, getting a lead in the 1st half, then trying to run a more balanced attack in the 2nd half. By scoring points early, it theoretically puts the other team in passing situations so that our "fastball" defense can tee-off on the opposing QB.
The problem is, that philosophy doesn't seem to work in reality. We set a franchise scoring record this past season and could not generate pressure on the opposing QB. And by the time of the Packers playoff game, did you feel that we would be scoring a lot of points or sacking Aaron Rodgers? I sure didn't…for the same reason, we struggle against good teams. Heck, we came out and stunk it up against a bad Vikings team in a game where, had we won, we could have earned a bye week.
Something needs to change. Whether it's changing the head coach or Reid altering his philosophy, something has to change in order for us to reach our ultimate goal of…WINNING A SUPER BOWL. Reid's way has not been getting it done. But alas, we know that we at least have 1 more season with our beloved head coach. Personally, I'm hoping we load up in free agency to make a serious run next season before Mike Vick breaks down and our nucleus of good young skill players gets broken up.
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Nice article…The more I learn about Reid, however, the more I like him…I'm going to think hard upon his W-L stats vs. teams with better records…but seems like the stat guy on that point is missing a key metric…I mean it's football, not baseball where you can lose 3 out of 7 to the same team yet still win the playoff or the World Series. Football is one and done…there's got to be some statistical rating compensation for that factor. Plus, I'd love to know the W-L records against better-record teams of other coaches, like Belichick, just for a means of comparison. Take Green Bay this past season, for example… McCarthy got beat by some teams with way worse records than his team's…how does that factor in? Maybe the real deal is not so much about who beats you, but when?…interesting… and I loved the Dancing Andy GIF-vid!!!
Oooops, sorry, I just re-read the article, and I see the comparable Belichick stats are actually there…okay…now I really have to start dancing to come up with the missing formula as to why I think Andy is just as good! Get back to you on that!
I just might be the oldest eagles fan here – maybe! I believe Andy is one great coach and can bring the Lomardi trophy to Philly, however, lets focus on what is around him! Sure you can have the best coach in the NFL, however the bottom line is the players. They execute the strategy of the coach and if they, the players cannot execute in unity as a team then we her in Philly won't see that trophy, at least for a while. Right now I believe we can bring home the trophy but a lot is at stake here with the current situation in Collective Bargaining and who remains an Eagle. I believe we have a great team now and management must look at that and keep all this talent intact. This my opinion and finally for Andy – given the tools he has what it takes to win that Super Bowl!!!!


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The number of flu-related deaths has jumped significantly in Minnesota as health officials said Thursday, Jan. 10, that the state's influenza season has clearly become severe.
During the first week of January, public health officials confirmed another 23 deaths related to influenza in the state, according to a report released by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Previously, there had been just four deaths confirmed in the state during the entire flu season, which dates back to October. During the week ending Jan. 5, a total of 401 people were hospitalized with flu, the health department said, bringing the season's tally to 1,121 hospitalizations in Minnesota.
There also were 28 outbreaks during the week in long-term care facilities.
"We are clearly at a high level of influenza activity in the state," said Minnesota Health Commissioner Dr. Edward Ehlinger in a statement. "But it's important to keep this year in perspective: What is occurring has happened before. This is what influenza looks like, this is what it can do."
Health officials clarified that not all of the newly reported deaths occurred during the seven-day period ending Jan. 5; it takes time for officials to investigate cases and confirm an influenza link.
Deaths and hospitalizations have been concentrated among the elderly and people with pre-existing health conditions, Ehlinger said. That's in keeping with the H3N2 strain of influenza A virus that has been circulating in Minnesota, health officials said, and usually is associated with relatively severe flu seasons.
Ehlinger said the volume of hospitalizations during the current flu season is comparable to the tally reported in 2009, which was Minnesota's last bad flu year. At that time, the state was struggling with a novel pandemic flu virus that caused many illnesses in younger patients.
Of the 1,121 people hospitalized this year, 62 percent are 65 years old or older and 15 percent are younger than 25, Ehlinger said. This contrasts with the 2009 pandemic when 12 percent of hospitalizations were in individuals 65 and older, while 61 percent were in those younger than 25.
Minnesota usually sees 30 to 40 flu-related deaths in a season, health officials said. During the pandemic flu period, which stretched from April 2009 to April 2010, Minnesota saw 63 deaths and 1,824 flu-related hospitalizations.
Twenty-three of the 27 influenza deaths this season are in people 65 years and older. One has been in a patient under the age of 18, health officials said.
Earlier this week, St. Louis Park High School officials confirmed the flu-related death of 14-year-old freshman Carly Christenson. In late December, a teenager from Texas died of flu complications at Regions Hospital; his death is tallied with flu statistics for Texas, not Minnesota.
"We don't know all that there is to know about influenza, and sometimes apparently healthy individuals will get sick and die," Ehlinger said. "We don't know why some people have more severe disease than other."
For weeks, health officials have said that Minnesota has been seeing an early start to its flu season. In calling the current flu season severe, health officials pointed to the contrast with 2008, 2010 and 2011, when Minnesota experienced relatively mild flu seasons.
As the tally of flu cases has grown in recent weeks, some hospitals in the state have adopted visitor restrictions to prevent the spread of illness. Businesses in southern Minnesota were asked to ease absentee policies requiring a doctor's note to ease the burden on busy clinics.
With the flu spreading, the Church of the Assumption in downtown St. Paul encouraged parisioners "not to feel offended" if someone refused to shake their hand during the sign of peace at Mass.
"A simple nod and a wish for peace is sufficient," said Mary Weyandt, administrative assistant at the church.
The reminder has been printed in the Sunday bulletin, she said, and reiterated during services.
"I think people are OK with it, because it is something to really take precautions about," she said.
The true number of influenza cases likely is understated, doctors add, due to a shortage of rapid testing kits available in clinics.
"We're having a classic bad flu year right now," said Dr. Peter Bornstein, a medical epidemiologist at the St. Paul-based HealthEast system of hospitals and clinics. "It's our worst year since 2009."
This year's flu vaccine appears to be a good match for the circulating virus, but that doesn't mean the shots provide perfect protection, said Kris Ehresmann, the health department's director of infectious disease epidemiology. She estimated that the vaccine's effectiveness range is around 60 percent for adults.
Still, health officials urged people who haven't been vaccinated to seek out a flu shot — sooner, rather than later. Vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months and older unless they cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons, the health department said. The shots are especially important for those at high risk for serious flu complications such as pregnant women, seniors, young children and those with chronic medical conditions.
Because children under the age of 6 months cannot receive influenza vaccine, household contacts and caretakers of those children should get vaccinated, health officials said.
Beyond the vaccine, people can use common-sense strategies to avoid the spread of illness.
Influenza symptoms tend to come on suddenly and can include a sore throat, coughing, fever, headache, muscle aches and fatigue.
Flu is caused by a virus and therefore cannot be treated with antibiotic medications. While there are some anti-viral medications that can lessen the severity and duration of flu, doctors are careful to reserve the drugs for patients with the greatest risk of complications, said Dr. Lynne Fiscus, the medical director for clinics in Eagan and Rosemount that are operated by Fairview Health Services.
Patients with flu-like symptoms started turning up at clinics in large numbers during the week between the Christmas and New Year's Day, Fiscus said. It hasn't really let up since, she said, adding that more patients now are seeking flu shots, too.
"It's hard to know — is this going to be an early flu season that will be over in a few weeks?" Fiscus asked. "Or will it be a protracted flu season? It's too early to say."
The only certainty, health officials added, is that more people getting vaccinated will help.
"We have adequate supplies of vaccine," said Ehlinger, the health department commissioner. "The sooner you get it, the better."
John Brewer and the Associated Press contributed. Christopher Snowbeck can be reached at 651-228-5479. Follow him at twitter.com/chrissnowbeck.
During flu season, the Minnesota Department of Health says besides getting vaccinated, people can take other steps to avoid spreading or catching the flu.
— Get plenty of rest, physical activity and healthy eating to keep in good health.
— Stay home from school or work if sick and avoid exposing yourself to others with flu-like illness.
— Cover nose and mouth with a tissue whenever coughing or sneezing, then throw the tissue away. If no tissue available, use sleeve.
— Clean surfaces touched frequently, such as doorknobs, water faucets, refrigerator handles and telephones.
— Wash hands often with soap and water. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if not available.


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The chapel scene from Monty Python's Meaning of Life.
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The chapel scene from Monty Python's Meaning of Life.
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AsqJames says
Such an accurate portrayal of chapel services at English public schools – the clueless chaplain going through the motions, the severe and aloof head master surveying his little empire with a mix of pride and contempt, the other masters bored mostly bored out of their minds but trying to set a good example and look alert for the head. And, above all else, the boys. Only half hearing every third word and so stupefied they'd be in a drooling coma if it weren't for the head of music occasionally launching into a hymn with the gusto of a WWI artillery barrage.
I credit Warwick School with making me an atheist well before I ever knew it was even an option.
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Good old fashioned blasphemy!!! Excellent.
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I find it interesting that this merciless lampooning of religion passed totally without comment. The Meaning of Life also features the, Catholic bashing, Every Sperm is Sacred song. The previous film, Life of Brian, was so offensive to Christian sensibilities that it was actually banned in my local town.


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Tippett a Swan, as Prismall, Garlett ignored
Reigning premier Sydney has finally got its man, by recruiting ex-Adelaide forward Kurt Tippett in the AFL pre-season draft on Tuesday.
But all doors closed for former Essendon and Geelong midfielder Brett Prismall, as the Western Bulldogs opted not to select him and instead chose Brett Goodes, the younger brother of Swans superstar Adam Goodes.
And Essendon chose not to punt on West Australian indigenous youngster Dayle Garlett, who had also been training with the Bombers after he was overlooked in last month's national draft because of disciplinary concerns. Essendon instead chose Victorian Will Hams.
The Bulldogs drew out the nerves a bit longer by passing with their No.2 pick in the pre-season, but chose Goodes, 28, who has played in the past two premierships with North Ballarat, with their No.4 pick in the rookie draft.
Prismall and Goodes were effectively competing for one spot on the Bulldogs list.
Tippett, taken at No.11, will become a Swan despite not being eligible for the first 11 games of next season for his draft and salary cap breaches.
Greater Western Sydney bolstered its defence by selecting former Carlton player Bret Thornton with the first pick of the pre-season draft.
But most clubs preferred not to use picks on new players, either by re-drafting or choosing to top up their lists from the rookie draft.
Fremantle re-drafted Jesse Crichton, the Giants re-drafted Dean Brogan and Adelaide picked up Nick Joyce, who was delisted before the national draft, at which stage the Crows were not allowed to cut Tippett.
Of the other untried players selected in the pre-season draft, Port Adelaide chose Sam Colquhoun and Fremantle went for fellow South Australian Jack Hannath.
In the rookie draft, several big men found themselves at new homes. Collingwood became a fourth club for veteran Ben Hudson, who is also the Magpies' ruck coach, former Magpie Jonathon Ceglar joined Hawthorn and ex-Geelong big man Orren Stephenson became a Tiger.
Richmond added plenty of depth to its squad by also selecting former Essendon midfielder Sam Lonergan and ex-Melbourne forward Ricky Petterd.
Another ex-Demon, Jamie Bennell, found a new home at West Coast.
Sydney extended the family links of two players, by recruiting Xavier Richards, the brother of Ted, and Brandon Jack, the brother of Kieran.
Brisbane picked Jordon Bourke, the son of former Geelong and Lions big man Damian.
Peter Yagmoor (Collingwood), Ariel Steinberg (Essendon), Callum Bartlett (Brisbane), Andrew Collins (Carlton), Ben Speight and Cameron Richardson (both North Melbourne) were all drafted as rookies by the clubs that had delisted them.
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Corrupted Chemical Communication Causes Disease
By Brian Thomas, M. S. and Christine Dao*
Broken communication seems to be the cause of many diseases, not bad bacteria, according to research from the University of Wisconsin. Microbiologist Margaret McFall-Ngai and her colleagues have recently uncovered hundreds of genes that are responsible for coding chemicals that communicate between host organisms and bacteria. What they have found is a failure to communicate.1
The researchers observed that the same genes are involved in both healthy and unhealthy communications between bacteria and their hosts. If the host's genes remain the same, then why are their body tissue reactions to bacteria sometimes different?
The answer lies in the very specific way that host organisms and bacteria interact. When the host cannot recognize that bacteria are beneficial, an immune response occurs and disease ensues. As Dr. McFall-Ngai concluded in a 2004 study, the host organism's "interpretation of these bacterial signal molecules…can either lead to inflammation and disease or to the establishment of a mutually beneficial animal-microbe association."2
The recent study refined this understanding of host-bacteria interaction. "These [communication] pathways and these molecules are likely to be 'symbiosis' pathways more than 'anti-pathogen,' " Dr. McFall-Ngai stated.1 In other words, it seems the cellular communication pathways' original purpose was not for defense against bacteria but for mutually beneficial bacteria-host interactions. However, they no longer function properly. So, some diseases—such as certain bacterial infections—are the result of garbled chemical communication.
The idea that the human-bacteria relationship was once engineered to be mutually beneficial (i.e., "very good"3) but subsequently broke down is consistent with a sin-plagued world as described in the Bible.4 Also, miscommunication at the cellular level reflects the broken communication between the Creator and His estranged creation. This broken relationship, however, was addressed in the form of Christ the Creator, who "was wounded for our transgressions" and "bruised for our iniquities" so that "with his stripes we are healed"5 when we believe on Him.6
- Symbiotic microbes induce profound changes in their hosts. University of Wisconsin-Madison News release, July 28, 2008, reporting on a study published in the August 12, 2008, edition of Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 105 (32): 11323-11328.
- Koropatnick, T. A. et al. 2004. Microbial Factor-Mediated Development in a Host-Bacterial Mutualism. Science. 306 (5699): 1186.
- Genesis 1:31.
- Genesis 3:17-19; Romans 5:12; Romans 8:22.
- Isaiah 53:5.
- John 3:16.
* Mr. Thomas is Science Writer; Ms. Dao is Assistant Editor.
Article posted on August 26, 2008.
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Fall Dance Concert
The Fall 2012 Dance Concert features a timeline of musical compositions stretching from the Baroque to the 21st century. Dance pieces range from the delicate beauty of a formal minuet to the thrilling athletic power of contemporary dance.
Guest choreographers are Catherine Turocy, artistic director, The New York Baroque Dance Company, and Nathan Trice, artistic director, Nathan Trice/RITUALS. Faculty choreographers include Darrah Carr, Rachel List, Amy Marshall, and Karla Wolfangle. Conductor David Ramael, director of orchestral activities at Hofstra University, will lead the Hofstra Symphony Orchestra, while the Hofstra Percussion Ensemble will be directed by Montgomery Hatch and Arthur Solari, providing live music for all pieces on the program. The concert features an original composition by Hofstra alumnus Mitchell McCarthy and a guitar solo performance by Hofstra faculty member William Zito.
Performance dates and times:
Thursday, November 29, at 8 p.m.
Friday, November 30, at 8 p.m.
Saturday, December 1, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.*
Sunday, December 2, at 2 p.m.
*Hofstra's Department of Music and Department of Drama and Dance have turned their Saturday, December 1, 8 p.m. performance into a benefit for Island Harvest, the largest hunger relief organization on Long Island. Proceeds will help families impacted by Hurricane Sandy and the following week's Nor'easter.
Tickets are $12; $10 for senior citizens (over 65) or matriculated non-Hofstra students with ID.
Hofstra community are entitled to receive up to two free tickets upon presentation of a current HofstraCard, but are encouraged to purchase their tickets for the 8 p.m. performance on Saturday, December 1, so they can benefit Island Harvest.
Tickets are on sale beginning October 30.
Sunday, December 02, 2012
Cost:$10-$12 without Hofstra ID
Location:Sosnoff Theater at John Cranford Adams Playhouse
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February 13, 2012
On the eve of it's 175th anniversary, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania served as the backdrop and featured subject of "Visions of Black History Month," which was aired on Saturday, February 18th on 6ABC.
6ABC's Rick Williams and Shirleen Allicot, along with Tamala Edwards, Melissa Magee, and Kenneth Moton, honored Black History Month in this 30-minute special set at Cheyney University, the nation's first historically black institution of higher learning. Viewers were offered the stories of the school's history, its history-making leaders and alumni, and the story of Cheyney's Dr. Adedoyin "Dr. A" Adeyiga, the son of a Nigerian king who, as a science professor, is changing the lives of minority students.
Other notable Philadelphians on the show include a talented trumpet player whose career could take him around the world, but who has stayed here in Philadelphia to help students make music of their own through Play On, Philly. Also highlighted were the careers of Joan Myers Brown, the creative force behind the dance company, Philadanco, and the life and career of Ethel Waters, the Broadway sensation whose powerful story will come to the stage at Philadelphia's Walnut Street Theatre.
This special Black History Month edition of Visions 2012 which aired February 18th on 6abc can be viewed online at: http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=resources/tv_listings&id=5803934


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BMW's flagship 7 Series is a full-size luxury sedan that competes with top-line sedans like the Audi A8, Jaguar XJ and Mercedes-Benz S-Class. The V-8 7 Series comes in regular and extended lengths with rear- or all-wheel drive and in 13 different models, including new hybrid models and Alpina B7 versions.
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The 7 Series lineup expands for 2011 with the addition of ActiveHybrid 750i and 750Li models, the Alpina B7 (rear- and xDrive all-wheel-drive versions) and the reinstated 740i and 740Li, now powered by a twin-turbocharged six-cylinder engine. The ActiveHybrid 750 models have lithium-ion batteries, which power an electric motor that assists the V-8 during acceleration.
The current 7 Series adopts more conservative styling than its predecessor. It's also a bit larger. The optional M Sport Package augments the exterior with more aggressive lower bodywork, 19-inch wheels and darker Shadowline door and window trim. Exterior features include:
- Extended-length versions are 5.5 inches longer
- Aluminum roof, doors, hood and front fenders for decreased weight
- Optional high-beam assist automatically dims high beams for oncoming drivers
- Standard xenon high-intensity-discharge headlights
- Standard adaptive headlights move with steering wheel
- 18-inch wheels
- Optional 19- or 20-inch wheels
- Standard 21-inch wheels (Alpina B7)
Up to five occupants fit inside the 7 Series. An array of entertainment and comfort features is available. BMW's iDrive system, which controls the navigation system, stereo, climate control and other functions, was revised in recent years to make it more user-friendly. Interior features include:
- 10.2-inch dashboard screen for iDrive
- Four-zone climate control, including independent control for rear passengers
- Optional rear massage and ventilation seats
- Optional rear entertainment system with dual screens in head restraints
- Optional head-up display
- Optional night vision with pedestrian detection
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The engine lineup includes a 315-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder for the 740 models; a 4.4-liter V-8 for the 750, Alpina B7 and ActiveHybrid models; and a 6.0-liter V-12 with 535 hp for the 760i. The V-8 produces 400 hp in the 750, 440 hp in the ActiveHybrid and 500 hp in the Alpina B7. All engines have twin turbochargers.
BMW's xDrive all-wheel drive can send up to 80 percent of power to the rear wheels if needed, keeping acceleration and handling traits similar to those of the rear-wheel-drive 7 Series. Mechanical features include:
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- Six-speed automatic transmission (six-cylinder and V-8 models)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission (ActiveHybrid and V-12)
- Rear- or all-wheel drive
- Available Active Roll Stabilization actively counteracts body roll
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Most research has focused on the saw palmetto product Permixon®. However, results are still mixed, and further research is needed. Saw palmetto has also been used for low sperm count, low sex drive, hair loss, bronchitis, diabetes, inflammation, migraine, and prostate cancer, although there is limited evidence supporting its effectiveness for these conditions. Related terms American dwarf palm tree, American saw palmetto, Arecaceae (family), Bazoton®, Beltrax Uno®, cabbage palm, dwarf palm, dwarf palm plant, Elusan® Prostate, fatty acids, Harzol®, IDS 89, Libeprosta®, LSESR, myristoleic acid, PA 109, Palmae (family), palmetto scrub, palmier de l' Amerique du nord (French), palmier nain (French), PC-SPES®, Permicaps®, Permixon®, Prostadyn®, Prostagood Mono®, Prostamen®, Prostamol Uno®, Prostasan®, Prostaserene®, Prostaserine®, ProstaX®, Remigeron®, sabal, Sabalfruchte (German), Sabal fructus, Sabal serrulata, Sabal serrulata (Michx.) Nutall ex. Schultes & Schultes, Sabal serrulatum, savpalme (Danish), saw palmetto berry, Serendar, Serenoa, Serona repens, Serenoa serrulata, Serenoa serrulata Hook F., Serenoae repentis fructus, SG 291, sterols, Strogen®, Strogen forte®, Tadenan®, Talso®, Urocaps®, Urogutt®, WS 1473, Zwegpalme. Select combination products: Cernitin®, Cerniton AF™, indigal plus, IPBTRE, PRO 160/120 (Prostagutt® forte), Profluss®, Prostagutt®, Prostataplex™. Note: Information on pygeum (Prunus africanum, Pygeum africanum) is available in a separate Natural Standard monograph. Dosing The below doses are based on scientific research, publications, traditional use, or expert opinion. Many herbs and supplements have not been thoroughly tested, and safety and effectiveness may not be proven. Brands may be made differently, with variable ingredients, even within the same brand. The below doses may not apply to all products. You should read product labels, and discuss doses with a qualified healthcare provider before starting therapy. Adults (18 years and older) Saw palmetto has been taken as sterol and fatty acid extracts (such as LSESR), berries (ground, dried, whole, or pulp), tincture, fluid extract, or tea. Teas prepared from saw palmetto berries may be ineffective because the purported active constituents are water-insoluble. For enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hypertrophy), a range of 100-960 milligrams of sabal or Serenoa repens extract has been taken by mouth daily for up to 18 months. A dose of 320 milligrams of saw palmetto extract (e.g., Permixon®, Serendar, Talso®), in one dose or two divided doses (80-90% liposterolic content), by mouth daily for up to six months, has been taken in numerous studies. Dosing regimens of 160 milligrams of saw palmetto twice daily for eight weeks (PA109), nine weeks, and 12 weeks (Prostaserene®) have been taken by mouth. Reports suggest that 160 milligrams once daily by mouth may be as effective as twice daily by mouth. Libeprosta® has been taken as two 80 milligram tablets twice or three times daily by mouth. A dose of 640 milligrams of saw palmetto has also been taken by mouth daily for an unknown length of time. A dose of 640 milligrams of saw palmetto extract has been applied to the rectum once daily for 12 weeks. In preparation for surgery, pretreatment with 320 milligrams of Serenoa repens (Permixon®) has been taken by mouth daily for at least eight weeks before surgery. To treat prostate inflammation, 320 milligrams of prostamol (Sabal serrulata plant extract) has been taken by mouth. Also, 320 milligrams of Serenoa repens has been taken by mouth daily for eight weeks. Children (younger than 18 years) There is no proven safe or effective dose for saw palmetto in children. Safety The U.S. Food and Drug Administration does not strictly regulate herbs and supplements. There is no guarantee of strength, purity or safety of products, and effects may vary. You should always read product labels. If you have a medical condition, or are taking other drugs, herbs, or supplements, you should speak with a qualified healthcare provider before starting a new therapy. Consult a healthcare provider immediately if you experience side effects. Allergies Few allergic symptoms have been reported with saw palmetto. A study of people taking the combination product PC-SPES® (no longer commercially available), which includes saw palmetto and seven other herbs, reports that three out of 70 people developed allergic reactions. In one case, the reaction included throat swelling and difficulty breathing. Avoid in people who are allergic or sensitive to saw palmetto, any of its parts, or other members of the Arecaceae or Palmae family. Side Effects and Warnings Few severe side effects of saw palmetto are noted in the published scientific literature. A study found that there may be a lack of herb-drug interactions associated with saw palmetto. Overall, there appear to be few safety concerns with short-term use of saw palmetto. Saw palmetto appears to be well tolerated by most people for up to 3-5 years. LSESR, a particular extract of Serenoa repens, may be better tolerated, although this claim has not been confirmed. The most common complaints involve the stomach and intestines, and include stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, bad breath, constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, and indigestion. Stomach upset caused by saw palmetto may be reduced by taking it with food. Some reports describe ulcers, liver damage, liver inflammation, and jaundice (yellowing of the skin), but the role of saw palmetto is not clear in these cases. Similarly, reports of headache, dizziness, insomnia, depression, chest pain, abnormal heart rhythm, heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, high or low blood pressure, respiratory tract problems (including breathing difficulties), and muscle pain have been reported but may not be clearly caused by saw palmetto. Saw palmetto may also cause or induce bloody urine, breast tenderness or enlargement, changes in blood chemistry, eye problems, flu-like symptoms, genital or urinary problems, hot flashes, inflammation of the pancreas, low energy, menstruation, mouth or teeth problems, physical injury, sexual dysfunction (such as ejaculation problems, erectile dysfunction, impotence, or low sex drive), skeletal muscle breakdown, skin reactions, and testicular pain. Use cautiously in people scheduled to undergo some surgeries or dental work, who have bleeding disorders, or who are taking drugs that may increase the risk of bleeding. Dosing adjustments may be necessary. Use cautiously in people who have high blood pressure, or those taking drugs or herbs and supplements that may affect blood pressure. Use cautiously in people who have liver disorders or those taking drugs for liver disorders. Use cautiously in patients with hormone-sensitive conditions or in those taking hormonal agents, due to possible hormonal effects of saw palmetto. Use cautiously in people who have stomach disorders. Use cautiously in combination with agents that may affect hemoglobin levels. Saw palmetto may reduce levels of hemoglobin, hematocrit, red blood cells, and platelets. Avoid saw palmetto in women who are or may potentially be pregnant, due to the risk of developmental problems in the baby and hormonal effects. Avoid saw palmetto when breastfeeding, due to a lack of available information. Avoid saw palmetto in children, due to a lack of available information. Avoid in people who are allergic or sensitive to saw palmetto, any of its parts, or other members of the Arecaceae or Palmae family. In theory, prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may be artificially lowered by saw palmetto, based on a proposed mechanism of action of saw palmetto (inhibition of 5-alpha-reductase). Therefore, there may be a delay in diagnosis of prostate cancer or interference with following PSA levels during treatment or monitoring in men with known prostate cancer. The combination product PC-SPES®, which contains saw palmetto and seven other herbs, has been found to contain prescription drugs including warfarin, a blood thinner. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning not to use PC-SPES® for this reason, and it is no longer commercially available. Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Due to limited safety data, possible hormonal activity, and the risk of developmental problems in the baby, saw palmetto extract is not recommended for women who are or may potentially be pregnant, or women who are breastfeeding. Many tinctures contain high levels of alcohol and should be avoided during pregnancy. Interactions Interactions with Drugs Saw palmetto may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with drugs that increase the risk of bleeding. Some examples include aspirin, anticoagulants (blood thinners) such as warfarin (Coumadin®) or heparin, antiplatelet drugs such as clopidogrel (Plavix®), and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®) or naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®). Some batches of the discontinued combination herbal preparation PC-SPES®, which contains saw palmetto and seven other herbs, has been found to contain several medications including the blood thinner warfarin. Saw palmetto may affect blood pressure. Caution is advised in people taking drugs that may affect blood pressure. Early research found that saw palmetto lacks effect on cytochrome P450 1A2, 3A4, 2E1, or 2D6 activity. Saw palmetto may also interact with agents that may affect hemoglobin levels, agents that may affect the immune system, agents that may affect the liver, agents that may lower seizure threshold, agents that may regulate heart rate, agents that may treat genitourinary tract disorders, agents that may treat impotence, agents that may treat stomach disorders, antibiotics, anticancer agents, anti-inflammatories, disulfiram (Antabuse®), and hormonal agents (such as androgens or antiandrogens). Interactions with Herbs and Dietary Supplements Saw palmetto may increase the risk of bleeding when taken with herbs and supplements that are believed to increase the risk of bleeding. Multiple cases of bleeding have been reported with the use of Ginkgo biloba, and fewer cases with garlic. Numerous other agents may theoretically increase the risk of bleeding, although this has not been proven in most cases. Saw palmetto may affect blood pressure. Caution is advised in people taking herbs or supplements that affect blood pressure. Early research found that saw palmetto lacks effect on cytochrome P450 1A2, 3A4, 2E1, or 2D6 activity. Tannins in saw palmetto may prevent iron absorption. Saw palmetto may also interact with antibacterials, anticancer herbs and supplements, anti-inflammatories, cat's claw, echinacea, herbs and supplements that may affect hemoglobin levels, herbs and supplements that may affect the immune system, herbs and supplements that may lower seizure threshold, herbs and supplements that may regulate heart rate, herbs and supplements that may treat genitourinary tract disorders, herbs and supplements that may treat impotence, herbs and supplements that may affect the liver, herbs and supplements that may treat stomach disorders, hormonal herbs and supplements (such as androgens, antiandrogens, or phytoestrogens), Pinus pinaster, and Urtica dioica.


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Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien took comedic jabs at their employer in separate monologues Monday, riffing off news that NBC plans to cancel Leno's prime-time experiment and move O'Brien's "Tonight Show" back a half hour.
"Welcome to 'The Jay Leno Show.' As you know, we're not just a show anymore, we are now a collector's item," Leno said at the show's open.
"As you may have heard, our show has been canceled. Fired again! That shows you that NBC's got nothing. Even when they fire people it's a re-run," he continued. "Didn't we just get fired in May?"
Leno said he wasn't sure where his show would end up, but that no matter the result, NBC's move had riled up all parties involved.
"Supposedly we're moving to 11:30, but even this is not for sure," Leno said. "My people are upset. Conan's people are upset. Hey, NBC said they wanted drama at 10. Now they've got it -- everyone's mad."
NBC announced this weekend it was letting go of Leno's program, paving the way to tentatively push it back to 11:35, moving Conan O'Brien's show to midnight. O'Brien took over the "Tonight Show" ropes from Leno last fall, losing millions of viewers in the switch.
Leno ended his monologue with a final poke at the network: "I take pride in one thing. I leave NBC prime-time the same way I found it -- a complete disaster," he joked.
The venting continued on "The Tonight Show," where host Conan O'Brien said he planned to "steal as many [NBC] office supplies as humanly possible."
"Good evening everybody. I'm Conan O'Brien, the new host of 'Last Call with Carson Daly,'" he said, kicking off his monologue with a reference to NBC's latest late-night program, also affected by the proposed line-up changes.
O'Brien said he found it "hilarious" that NBC expected to lose $200 million airing the Winter Olympics.
"For them that's a big hit," he jabbed.
O'Brien has yet to sign on to NBC's decision and is reportedly being wooed by the FOX network. The comedian joked Monday that he had plently of career "options."
Among the choices:
- Star in a Lifetime original movie about a woman trapped in an abusive relationship with her network.
- Go to ABC and star in a male redhead version of "Cougartown" called "Redwolf Village."
- Host a show on B.E.T. called "White All Night."
- Move to FOX and follow their hit "24" with a new show called "24:05."
- Televise my own colonoscopy on the Bravo Channel in a show called "Project Funway."
- Convince NBC to let me keep this time slot if I can gain 10 pounds of chin.
- Andy and I will become a team of wacky morning DJ's called "Big Red And The Booger."
- Pretend to put my son in a giant foil balloon, then sit back and watch the offers come pouring in!
- Perform the show live every night from Zanies Comedy Club at 7:30 and 9:30. (1/2 price drinks if you tell 'em "Coco" sent ya!)
- Bring sanity back to NBC by hiring Gary Busey as head of programming.
- Leave television altogether, and work in a classier business with better people, like hard core porn.
O'Brien and Leno also made light of the drama surrounding their programs last week.


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Connected Pacifier from BlueMaestro
Pacif-I basically tracks temperature and proximity.
From your smartphone you can conveniently and accurately take your baby's temperature without disturbing them. With accompanied App, you can monitor their temperature even while they are in another room.
You can record any medication you give your baby thereby keeping a convenient record in times of illness.
You can find Pacif-i with your smartphone and be alerted when you leave it behind.
Complies with European, U.S. and Canadian child safety and pacifier standards.
360º photography - Giroptic 360CAM
Another innovation that is paving the way to to 360º virtual reality is GIROPTIC's 360cam. It produces content that can be played back on any screen and device without any processing. It instantly captures your greatest moments from all angles using three cameras (185º lenses) it records full spherical photos and videos as a .jpg still or .mp4 file video.
The rugged rubberised unit can be mounted on a selfie mono/tripod or with an accessory, screwed into a light socket to be powered and capture all that is happening 24/7.
Carry it to take with you anywhere.
VUZE CAMERA – Making 3D360º VR content easy as point and click
Look out world, here comes consumer generated 3D360º content!
An amazing innovation in software and hardware from HumanEyes Technologies that will enable ordinary consumers as well as professional photographers and movie makers to create VR pictures or videos using the hand-held point-and-shoot VUZE camera. Stylish "flying saucer" design and small highly portable and lightweight camera on a versatile 'selfie stick" or tripod. Removable SD card can capture up to one hour of video allowing people to capture every part of the world around them in breathtaking detail.
VUZE 3D360º camera is controlled by a dedicated iOS and Android app. Inside are 8 Full HD cameras that simultaneously capture images, videos and sound to facilitate full stereophonic and 3D360º spherical content. Each camera uses ultra-wide and vertical angle lenses to capture 1200 horizontal and 1800 vertical images and together generate 4K VR content. VUZE can capture both 2D and 3D360º spherical images and videos and can effortlessly switch between the two.
And they won the "Last Gadget Standing" competition as well, so I am not alone in counting this as a breakthrough that Caught My Eye!
ZEPP - Track Analyze, Compare, Improve
With one simple sensor, and the more notably, analysis and advice that goes with it in the App.
Golf, tennis, baseball and softball players can now receive professional help with their swings and strokes by adding this to their kitbag. Another example of grabbing and packaging existing technology and experts creating Apps and expert systems and offer up their expertise to be available to consumers anytime, anywhere.
Roost - make your smoke alarms into connected devices (IoT)
Roost have developed a smoke alarm reporting system in a 9 volt battery profile so it fits in and works in any smoke alarm. Another example of being able to use existing components and technology to bring the huge installed base into the IoT. Spoke to Roost's CMO David Henry at CES Unwired.
Looks just like a 9 volt battery and has two smaller Lithium batteries inside so maintains the 5+ year power supply, but also has WiFi, a processor and software, an audio detector tuned into alarm sound and no matter where you are, notifies to your smartphone when alarm has sounded or if the battery needs replacing. RRP $35. Availability May this year. Innovative and I want a couple, but not sure about the price point versus 9V battery...


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Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
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Election 2012: Warren Slocum ballot revised after complaint
Original post made on Jul 28, 2012
Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 12:00 AM
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a resident of Woodside: other
on Jul 28, 2012 at 7:00 am
I want to vote for Warren Slocum for San Mateo County Supervisor, but I don't want him double-dipping from both the pension fund, an income flow he has earned and is entitled to, while receiving a paycheck for being a Supervisor from the County at the same time, which he would also be entitled to. I am certain both draw 6 figures. I wonder if he would, since he has an income stream, consider fore-going double dipping since economic times in our county are so poor we are funning deficit. I plan to vote for him if we can get over this question of funds because he is the best candidate with the most experience. I posted this question on his wall, but it was deleted. It is interesting to watch this.
a resident of another community
on Jul 28, 2012 at 8:18 am
Warren Slocum has already addressed this topic which is he will receive the Supervisor income in addition to his other earned income. I respect him for that, he told us upfront.
I think its more important how he would vote on county issues.
Don Horsley ran on the promise not to except the Supervisor income if elected, that was a major part of his campaign, his choice now he has to live with it and the $208,000 per year pension he receives. Look how he has voted.
I'm more concerned about candidates ignoring oaths they take and promise to fulfill a term they are completely aware of.
a resident of another community
on Jul 28, 2012 at 8:30 am
I know this is a little off topic, if you wanted to have a Double Dipping conversation I think you would have to include UnderSheriff Carlos Bolanos as one of the leaders. $350,000 plus
a resident of another community
on Jul 28, 2012 at 9:48 am
One more thing to consider is the cost of a campaign. The last to winners of Supervisor invested over $450,000 Don Horsley and $550,000 Dave Pine the only difference between those two was all of Don's money was donated.
From what I understand Warren has invested over $100,000 of his own money, that's a lot to ask a person to do and then not get paid if he wins. I think he deserves it.
a resident of Menlo Park: other
on Jul 28, 2012 at 11:18 am
Susan, by commenting on an old story in the print addition, you display a fixation that is unhealthy. If you want to make a difference, you should register to vote.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- According to a just-released study, 63 percent of adult male arrestees and 53 percent of adult female arrestees in Dallas tested positive for at least one type of drug. Thirty-four percent of adult female arrestees were most likely to use cocaine, while 44 percent of adult male arrestees tested positive for marijuana use. The report, Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring (ADAM) Program: 1997 Annual Report on Adult and Juvenile Arrestees, was released today by the Justice Department's National Institute of Justice (NIJ).
"ADAM assists both law enforcement officials and drug treatment providers as they work together to stop drug use and abuse and the crime it spawns," said NIJ Director Jeremy Travis. "Data collected under the ADAM program highlight the complex nature of the drug abuse problem and the need for communities to target law enforcement and treatment interventions appropriately."
In 1987, NIJ created the Drug Use Forecasting (DUF) Program, a national and local information system on drug abuse and crime. In 1997, the DUF Program was redesigned and renamed ADAM (Arrestee Drug Abuse Monitoring) to reflect the anticipated geographic expansion of the program to 75 standing urban sites and its development as a research platform for use locally, regionally and nationally. ADAM also facilitates locally initiated research on topics related to drugs and crime identified by communities.
The ADAM Program consists of collecting and analyzing interviews and urinalysis of adult and juvenile arrestees and detainees in police lock-ups. Once fully developed, ADAM will serve as a source of information about drug use in our nation's cities, suburbs, rural areas and Native American sites.
Copies of the 1997 ADAM Annual Report are available on the Internet at http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij, or from the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) by calling toll-free, 1-800/851-3420. The Annual Report features a section on each city in the 1997 program.
After hours contact: James Phillips at 888/491-4487 (pager)
ADAM Contact in Dallas: Christina Godfrey at 214/522-4999


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Clarkson University Joins Syracuse Industrial Assessment Center to Offer Free Energy Services to Industry
As part of a recent award by the U.S. Department of Energy, Clarkson University will become a satellite of the Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center.
Syracuse University's L.C. Smith College of Engineering and Computer Science has received renewal of an award to continue the efforts of its DOE Industrial Assessment Center program, which trains undergraduate- and graduate-level engineering students in manufacturing efficiency to help them become the nation's next generation of industrial energy efficiency experts.
This center is being funded by the IAC Program under the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Manufacturing Office. The center assists small and medium-sized manufacturers within New York State in evaluating their energy usage, manufacturing productivity, and waste generation, and in reducing associated costs.
The Syracuse IAC, now in its 11th fiscal year, has helped more than 200 New York manufacturers to significantly reduce their energy usage and costs. The center also provides significant funding to support graduate and undergraduate students in the pursuit of their educational goals through scholarships and stipends.
Three Clarkson University undergraduates are currently serving as interns at the Syracuse IAC Satellite Center: senior civil engineering major Daniel M. Barron of Clarence, N.Y., and junior mechanical engineering majors Michael P. DiLorenzo of Phoenix, N.Y., and Matthew S. Russell of Latham, N.Y.
Clarkson University launches leaders into the global economy. One in five alumni already leads as a CEO, VP or equivalent senior executive of a company. Located just outside the Adirondack Park in Potsdam, N.Y., Clarkson is a nationally recognized research university for undergraduates with select graduate programs in signature areas of academic excellence directed toward the world's pressing issues. Through 50 rigorous programs of study in engineering, business, arts, sciences and health sciences, the entire learning-living community spans boundaries across disciplines, nations and cultures to build powers of observation, challenge the status quo, and connect discovery and engineering innovation with enterprise.
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Photo caption: As part of a recent award by the U.S. Department of Energy, Clarkson University will become a satellite of the Syracuse University Industrial Assessment Center. Left to right: Clarkson University Prof. Kenneth D. Visser with satellite DOE Industrial Assessment Center interns Daniel M. Barron, Michael P. DiLorenzo, and Matthew S. Russell.