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Location: Jackson, Tennessee (area population: 100,000), 80 miles east of Memphis and 120 miles west of Nashville. Forbes magazine recently ranked Jackson as one of America's top 150 cities for business and careers.
Student Body: More than 4,200 undergraduate and graduate students from 44 states and 33 countries.
Student to Faculty Ratio: 11:1
Percentage of Faculty with Highest Possible Degree in Field: 84%
Emphasis: A private, four-year, coeducational liberal arts-based university offering bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.
History: Founded in 1823, Union is the oldest institution affiliated with Southern Baptist life.
Technology: Each residence apartment is equipped with filtered Internet and cable service. In addition, wireless network access is available in all University buildings. Students receive a Union e-mail account and other services.
Activities: More than 50 major student-produced music and theatre events each academic year; 60 campus clubs, societies, fraternities, sororities and other organizations; Cardinal & Cream student newspaper, The Torch literary journal, and "Jackson 24/7" daily television news program.
Campus: Union University's main campus in Jackson and its extension campuses in Germantown and Hendersonville cover 360 acres. The wooded Jackson campus features pine groves, sycamores, a variety of oaks including Shumardi oaks lining the great lawn, elm, dogwoods, sweet gums and cherry trees.
There are more than 40 major buildings and excellent athletic facilities. More than $120 million in new campus construction has been completed during the past decade, including several new Georgian-Colonial classroom buildings that support state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities. Most of Union's on-campus housing was constructed in 2008. Student-suggested design features were incorporated in each new building; all residence buildings include a private bedroom for each student.
The campus is situated along the U.S. 45 bypass in north Jackson and is adjacent to one of Jackson's largest concentration of retail establishments and restaurants.
Campus Visits: Visit our campus anytime to meet with faculty or visit a class. You are also invited to join us for a Union Preview Day. This year's Preview Days schedule is found at http://www.uu.edu/campusvisits or call 1.800.33.UNION. Office hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., first and third Saturdays of the month from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
U.S.News & World Report
Union has also been listed among 61 "up and coming" schools across the nation. Overall, the magazine's 2014 ranking places Union 13th among regional universities in the South, which means Union has been classified as a Top Tier institution each year since 1997 and has ranked among the top 20 regional universities in the South for seven consecutive years. Editors also identified Union as an "A+ option for serious B students."
Kiplinger's Personal Finance
Kiplinger's evaluates the nation's private colleges and universities for academic quality alongside affordability. It ranks only 100 such institutions. On the 2014 list, Union is ranked 77th, and was among the lowest-priced schools in the listing. This ranking places Union among some of the finest institutions in the U.S. It was one of only three Tennessee schools on the list.
America's 100 Best College Buys
An objective and independent research company annually surveys more than a thousand public and private U.S. colleges and universities each year, then analyzes the information to find out which schools offer the best education for the dollar based upon academic performance indicators and comparative costs. Union has been named among the top 100 for nine consecutive years.
First Things
This highly respected publication that focuses on faith and public life, ranks Union as one of the nation's 12 best Protestant schools, and among the nation's top 25 church-related colleges and universities. Before posting these rankings, the magazine surveyed about 700 church-related institutions.
Princeton Review
Princeton Review ranked Union among the top schools in the Southeast. Nationally, 623 schools received this regional ranking, which represents less than 25% of the nation's four-year colleges and universities.
Union is ranked among the top four universities in Tennessee and 107th among the nation's top 500 private universities. StateUniversity.com bases its rankings on statistical analysis and comparison of student/faculty ratio, student retention, test scores and other critical factors.
President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll
Initiated in 2006, this award recognizes colleges and universities nationwide that support innovative and effective community service and service-learning programs. Union is among a select group of institutions that has made the list in each of the years the honor roll has been compiled.
Colleges of Distinction
Union and the other schools chosen for inclusion in this guide exhibit four distinctives of superior colleges and universities: engaged students, great teaching, vibrant communities and successful outcomes.
College Access and Opportunity Guide
Union is listed among 284 U.S. colleges "committed to serving and supporting today's first-generation, low-income and traditionally underserved college-bound students." Union is one of only four Tennessee institutions so honored.
Chronicle of Higher Education: Great Colleges to Work For
After a survey of 44,000 employees at 310 colleges and universities, the magazine chose 30 four-year institutions for its honor roll of Great Colleges to Work For. Union not only made that short list, but was also among only three institutions to be recognized in 11 separate rating categories.
Templeton Foundation
Union has been listed in the Foundation's guide entitled Colleges that Encourage Character Development. Schools included in this listing have "exemplary programs, presidents, and colleges and universities that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives."
Union University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Union University.
Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to the institution and not to the Commission's office.
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Union University is an heir of three antebellum Tennessee schools-West Tennessee College and its predecessor, Jackson Male Academy, both located at Jackson, and of Union University, located at Murfreesboro-and it is the inheritor of another college in 1927, Hall-Moody Junior College of Martin, Tennessee.
Jackson Male Academy, founded in 1823 shortly after the opening of West Tennessee for settlement, was chartered by the legislature in 1825.
West Tennessee College originated in the mid-1840s when supporters of the Academy secured a charter for a college and received an endowment from the state to come from the sale of public lands. Under its charter, the property rights and governance of the Jackson Male Academy were vested in the trustees of the College. The College offered three degrees- bachelor of arts, bachelor of philosophy, and master of arts- and had four departments: Moral Philosophy, Languages, Mathematics, and Natural Philosophy and Chemistry.
West Tennessee College continued until 1874, when at a time of depressed economic conditions, the trustees offered the College's buildings, grounds, and endowment to Tennessee Baptists in the hopes of attracting the southwestern regional university planned by the state's Baptist leaders.
Meanwhile, after years of discussion and the raising of an endowment, the Baptists of Middle Tennessee (there were three separate conventions in Tennessee at that time) in 1848 established Union University in Murfreesboro, near the geographical center of the state. Union University came upon hard times when in 1859 its highly respected president, Joseph H. Eaton, died and when during the Civil War its campus was badly damaged. It reopened in 1868 only to close again in 1873, largely because of its financial condition and an epidemic of cholera.
Southwestern Baptist University, the immediate predecessor of the present Union University, originated because of a desire by Tennessee Baptists, who still had a separate convention for each of the state's three Grand Divisions, for greater unification. Education became the core issue around which such unification was promoted. Committees of the three conventions met jointly in Humboldt in 1873 and issued a resolution supporting the establishment of a first-class regional university. An Educational Convention met in Murfreesboro in 1874, at which time a committee was appointed to select a location for the proposed university. The committee recommended the acceptance of the offer made by the citizens of Jackson to assume ownership of West Tennessee College.
In September 1874, the new Tennessee Baptist-related institution opened in Jackson, and in 1875 it was chartered as Southwestern Baptist University. In 1907, Dr. T. T. Eaton, a trustee at Southwestern from its beginning, bequeathed his 6,000 volume library to the institution. He was a former professor at the Murfreesboro campus, where his father, Dr. Joseph H. Eaton, had been president. In 1907 the name of Southwestern Baptist University was changed to Union University to honor the Eatons and others from the Murfreesboro campus who had made a major impact on Southwestern as faculty, administrators, trustees, and contributors. In a further move to unify its educational efforts, the Tennessee Baptist Convention in 1925 secured a new charter for the University in conjunction with the adoption of the Cooperative Program and clarity regarding the election of the University's trustees. Two years later, the Convention was able to consolidate Hall-Moody Junior College at Martin (1900-1927) with Union University. During the 1920s, Union discontinued its graduate program, its Law Department, and its high school and added a bachelor of music degree program.
After a major campus fire in 1912, several new buildings were constructed, including Barton Hall, the centerpiece of the Jackson campus for the next 60 years. In 1948, during the administration of President Warren F. Jones (1945-62), the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Union University its original accreditation. In 1962, at the request of area healthcare leaders, Union developed a nursing program with the assistance of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Because of an aging and landlocked campus, Union, in 1975, moved from near downtown to a new campus located along Highway 45-Bypass in north Jackson. During the administrations of President Robert Craig (1967-85) and President Hyran Barefoot (1986-1996), enrollment increased from less than 1,000 students to nearly 2,000; the multipurpose Penick Academic Complex was enlarged several times; many additional housing units were erected; and the Blasingame Academic Complex (1986) and the Hyran E. Barefoot Student Union Building (1994) were constructed.
When David S. Dockery was elected as the 15th president of Union University in December 1995, he brought with him a compelling vision to build on a great tradition while taking Union to the next level of regional and national prominence in Christian higher education. Considerable progress has been made during this time.
Dr. Samuel W. "Dub" Oliver was elected President on February 10, 2014 by the Board of Trustees.
Union's annual non-duplicating headcount has increased from 2,183 in 1996 to more than 5,300 in 2012. Union has recorded 15 consecutive years of enrollment increases.
The campus master plan established early in the Dockery administration has progressed with the construction or rebuilding of more than 20 residence halls. In addition, major campus building projects have been completed, including Miller Tower, Jennings Hall, Hammons Hall, the Fesmire athletic facilities, White Hall, the Carl Grant Events Center, the Bowld Student Commons and Providence Hall.
Beyond Jackson, Union has expanded with extension campuses in suburban Memphis (Germantown) and suburban Nashville (Hendersonville).
Union's efforts to develop faculty resources serve as a model for many other institutions. There is a strong commitment to faith and learning efforts, as well as to teaching, scholarship and research among Union faculty through the Center for Faculty Development.
SACS Level VI accreditation was achieved, and many discipline-specific accreditations have been added across the campus. Significant progress has been made in developing research opportunities for undergraduate students.
Undergraduate majors have been added in political science, physics, theology, digital media studies, church history, ethics, sports management, sports medicine and engineering. Graduate programs added include education (M.Ed., M.U.Ed., Ed.S., and Ed.D.), nursing (MSN and DNP with tracks in education, administration, nurse practitioner, and nurse anesthesia), intercultural studies (MAIS), Social Work (MSW), in theology and missions (MCS and D.Min.) and Pharmacy (Pharm.D.).
Union established the Carl F.H. Henry Center for Christian Leadership, the Charles Colson Chair for Faith and Culture, the Stephen Olford Chair of Expository Preaching, the Hammons Chair of Pre-Medical Study and the Baptist Memorial Health Care Chair of Pharmacy Practice.
The university's academic strengths have been recognized by a host of national publications, including First Things, which ranks Union among the top 12 Protestant universities in the country.
Giving to Union has increased significantly, including more than twenty of the largest financial commitments in the University's history.
The University launched and completed "Building a Future," a comprehensive, $110 million dollar capital campaign. It was the largest capital campaign in University history.
The highly successful annual Scholarship Banquet was initiated in 1997 and has raised about $5.5 million for student scholarships.
In 2011, The Chronicle of Higher Education named Union University among its "Great Colleges to Work For." Union was one of only a few schools to score in 11 of 12 possible categories, placing it among the top 42 schools in the nation.
Union has initiated LIFE group programs, student retention programs, student mission involvement and formative programs for freshman students.


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KENT: Kent State wrestling has been building its credibility into a nationally recognized program, and it got a glimpse of what the top dogs look like as the Golden Flashes hosted No. 1 Oklahoma State — the New York Yankees of collegiate wrestling — as a part of the NWCA Cliff Keen Regional tournament on Sunday at the M.A.C. Center.
Kent State came up with a few strong performances against the Cowboys but couldn't sustain some early momentum, falling 34-10. Senior Stevie Mitcheff defeated Eddie Klimara 3-2 to start the match at 125 pounds, and 133-pounder Mackenzie McGuire, a freshman, upset Jonathon Morrison of OSU, who was ranked No. 6 in the country in that weight class. McGuire had a takedown in the first period and an escape in the final period to hold Morrison off 3-2.
"They're the No. 1 team in the country for a reason," KSU coach Jim Andrassy said. "We had three guys that wrestled really, really well, and we had a huge upset at 133. That's the kind of match that gets you to the national tournament."
Senior Dustin Kilgore (197 pounds), in his final matches at the M.A.C. Center of his storied career, didn't disappoint. Kilgore beat the No. 9 197-pounder in the country, Oklahoma State's Jon Morrison, by a major decision of 12-3.
Kilgore has long been a central instrument in Kent State gaining a foothold on the national wrestling scene. The Golden Flashes are currently a young team and have a couple of talented redshirts this year who will be available next season. On Sunday, KSU had its hands full with the Cowboys. Kilgore says facing that kind of competition is a necessary evil to creeping up into the top 10 programs.
"Those aren't the opponents we get to match up against very often, so it makes it hard going from smaller teams to the No. 1 team in the country," Kilgore said. "It's a big step and it's hard on our guys. A lot of times our guys kind of freeze up, they don't know what to do. They haven't wrestled guys that tough. But they're gonna have to face opponents like this, right here."
In the consolation match, KSU ripped through No. 18 Wisconsin 33-10. Kilgore pinned the No. 18 197-pounder Jackson Hein in the second period, improving his record to 36-0 this season. That pin also tied Jim Swetter's school record for pins in a season with 17, which leads the nation. He also extends his record of 171 victories for the Golden Flashes and has now won 65 dual matches in a row.
The Golden Flashes now have three weeks before the Mid-American Conference tournament.
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Earlier this week, the wrestling community received a hard hit after it was announced by the International Olympic Committee that wrestling would by eliminated as an Olympic spot in 2020. The president of wrestling's international federation, Raphael Martinetti, then stepped down this past week.
Kilgore and Andrassy both urged fans not to give up hope. The fight isn't over.
"Personally, I don't think it's gonna end," Kilgore said. "Lot of talk going around, lot of politics going on with that. The president just dropped out so I think we're gonna get somebody really good and us individual countries, we're gonna come together. We're gonna all work together. We've been fighting on the mat as long as we can remember but things are different this year. We're coming together as one as a wrestling community. We're going to get our sport back."
Andrassy agreed, saying people have jumped to conclusions about the final announcement.
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By Sarah Turner, MarketWatch
SYDNEY (MarketWatch) — Asian markets mostly declined Wednesday, with Japanese stocks skidding on a firmer yen and shares in Hong Kong weakening as financials lost ground.
The Nikkei Stock Average /quotes/zigman/5986735/delayed JP:NIK -0.63% tumbled 2.6% to 10,600.44, after ending at a level not seen since April 30, 2010 in the previous session.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index /quotes/zigman/2622475/delayed HK:HSI -0.91% declined 0.1%, the Shanghai Composite /quotes/zigman/1858913/delayed CN:000001 -1.56% dropped 0.7%, South Korea's Kospi /quotes/zigman/1652118/delayed KR:SEU -0.15% slid 0.3% and Taiwan's Taiex /quotes/zigman/1565586/delayed XX:Y9999 -0.53% fell 0.8%. Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index /quotes/zigman/1653884/delayed AU:XJO -1.36% closed up 0.5%.
Investors bet on China to clean up pollution
Shares of environmental protection companies rise Tuesday after Chinese authorities say they plan to tackle the country's worsening pollution levels.
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"In and of itself, the attendance of the Economics Minister at a Bank of Japan meeting is not unusual, but given Amari's recent warning about yen weakness, expectations of aggressive BOJ easing were pared back a touch," said Sue Trinh, strategist at RBC Capital Markets.
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China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. /quotes/zigman/22837/delayed HK:0386 -2.08% /quotes/zigman/269314/delayed/quotes/nls/snp SNP -0.79% fell 1.6% in the energy sector, while China Coal Energy Co. /quotes/zigman/37836/delayed HK:1898 +0.43% /quotes/zigman/507020/delayed/quotes/nls/ccozy CCOZY +1.30% slid 1.3%.
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License Change at Novell Adds Confusion
The recent mail from Novell titled "Upcoming maintenance requirement to access patches and service packs for select Novell products" only adds confusion for Linux customers. As it turns out, nothing much has changed.
According to Novell's announcement, Novell will be changing the license conditions for most of its products starting February 1, 2010. And that's precisely the problem, that not even a graphic in their press release could clarify. The change, which limits access to nonsecurity updates to maintenance agreements only, applies neither to the SUSE Linux Enterprise series nor openSUSE or Novell Netware. All the previous agreements still apply to them, as Novell has informed us.
In subsequent mail from Novell's general manager, the message is, "To make it clear: no SUSE Linux Enterprise or openSUSE product is affected!" The license changes, detailed in an FAQ, would then affect all Novell products other than SUSE Linux Enterprise, openSUSE and Netware.
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Password Management Services Vulnerable to Attack
Should you trust an online service to store your online passwords?
New Raspberry Pi Adds Two USB Ports
New B+ board lets you build cool things without the complication of a powered USB hub.
Microsoft Grabs No-IP.com Domains
Redmond rushes in to root out alleged malware haven.
Firefox Steps into 3D
New initiative will bring futuristic virtual reality effects to the web surfing experience.
New Trojan Targets Online Banking
Dyreza malware launches a man-in-the-middle attack that compromises SSL.
HP Rolls Out Massive Cloud Network
New cloud combines worldwide access with local attention to data security.
New Attack Targets Wireless Logins
A first cousin of the recent Heartbleed attack affects EAP-based wireless and peer-to-peer authentication.
Geeks Petition for Free Lenovo BIOS
FOSS community acts to protect freedom of choice for laptop devices.
Firefox Says Yes to DRM
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Webcam Hijackers Busted
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Housing-project developers are out and about again in Paso Robles, my hometown. I guess theyve been hibernating and recuperating since 2008 when the Great Recession harshly chilled their business.
But the Paso Robles Planning Commission is now inviting everybody to a public workshop Oct. 8 to examine a group of developers latest ideas for their Beechwood project. Its in southeastern Paso Robles at Creston Road and Beechwood Drive.
When I hear workshop I think of places like the one where Santas elves make toys. So I looked it up in the dictionary. And sure enough, one definition for workshop is a seminar for specified intensive study.
The Beechwood project covers 236 acres. The developers want to build 1,011 new residences on it. They also propose three to five acres of stores and such.
The story about it in Tuesdays Tribune never mentioned houses, just residences and housing units. I wonder if that means theyll be condos or apartments. The workshop should answer that.
It should also reveal whether the residences will have two stories and double garages and be attached to each other as duplexes or triplexes. Ive seen developments like that. To me they looked like tight masses of houses, not neighborhoods.
Of course, some developments of attached homes can be quite livable. The Sierra Bonita Village on the eastside of Paso Robles is a good example. It consists mainly of duplexes. They are one story, well spaced and not overpowering. They were fairly priced and sold readily.
But the city hasnt always been so lucky. It once permitted a developer to build a number of rather stark two-story apartment buildings on the east side, south of Oak Creek Park. In the 1980s people called them East Garrison because of their alleged resemblance to the barracks at Camp Roberts, which also has an East Garrison.
Many people are probably wondering if Paso Robles has enough water for 1,011 more homes. When the Beechwood development was annexed to this city nine or ten years ago, it was expected to have 674 housing units. They are counted in the citys long-range water planning.
City Planning Director Ed Gallagher said if the developers now want 1,011 residential units theyll have to pay for a study to determine whether Paso Robles has enough water for 337 more residences.
The workshop will start at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. Planning Commission meetings about the future of development projects dont have to be boring. Just keep in mind that youre watching a high-stakes game.
Phil Dirkx has lived in Paso Robles for more than five decades, and his column is published weekly. Reach him at 238-2372 or email@example.com.


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Kay Martin, Library Director
Glenna Lenox, Business Manager
Glenna is the Business Office Manager of the library. She grew up and continues to live in her hometown of Lebanon. Glenna began coming to Lebanon Public Library at an early age when the original Carnegie was the library, and Mrs. Brown, Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Knolton were the librarians. After retiring from Aetna Insurance as a supervisor, Glenna began returning to the library for material to read. She realized that she missed seeing people and began working in the Circulation Department. She is an avid reader, enjoys the library, and is pleased to see it growing.


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The Green Bay Futsal Classic is a winter futsal tournament held every year for U11-U14 boys teams at UW-Green Bay's Kress Center and hosted by the Green Bay Phoenix Men's Soccer team.
Futsal is a small-sided game (5v5 including the goalkeepers) played on a hardcourt surface roughly the size of a basketball court. The game does not require the use of dasher boards. It is played with the touchline boundaries with no walls to bang the ball against. The official ball is a special low bounce ball that is heavier and smaller than an official size 5 soccer ball. The ball forces a player to use their skill rather than the ball's bounce to propel it. It is a complete skill game. Futsal develops the overall fundamentals of soccer more effectively. It has been proven that youth players develop quicker reflexes, faster thinking and pinpoint passing. It is a superior game in terms of establishing players' touch and technique.
The Green Bay Futsal Classic is played by FIFA's approved futsal rules.
February 22, 2014 – U11-U12 Boys (First Kickoff at 9am)
February 23, 2014 – U13-U14 Boys (First Kickoff at 9am)
Location: Kress Events Center, UW-Green Bay (2420 Nicolet Drive)
Cost: $185 per team – 12 Player Roster Maximum – 3 Games (40 minutes each) Guaranteed
After you register for an event, you will receive a confirmation email with links to all the important forms and documents you will need. However, if you have deleted this email, the forms can also be found HERE.
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Charlestown fans, I'm sure you were thinking the almost the same thing I was at halftime of Friday night's Class 3A regional at Dutch Reis Field.
The Class 3A No. 2 Pirates led 49-21 and appeared to be on their way to a semi-state showdown with third-ranked Indianapolis Chatard next week.
I automatically thought it was over — the Pirates are going to play in their first semi-state since 1989.
Pirate quarterback Aaron Daniel was doing what he has been doing throughout his career in the first half, which was scoring touchdowns.
In the opening half, Daniel had three touchdown passes and two TD runs. Teammate Seth McCutchen tacked on two TD runs.
During halftime I was already wondering how the Pirates would stack up against Chatard, probably the best program in Class 3A football in Indiana.
But in the second half, there were a couple of things I discovered about Gibson Southern. The Titans had an explosive offense, too. And the second thing, they do not quit.
When Gibson Southern wide receiver Spencer Schmitt caught a 65-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jordan Scheller 25 seconds into the third quarter to slice Charlestown's lead to 49-28, I thought it was no big deal.
Charlestown would get the ball back and probably answer the Titans' score like it did a few times in the first half.
But then the Gibson Southern defense accomplished something very few opponents have done against the Pirates' offense all season — the Titans forced a three-and-out and a punt.
Gibson Southern then drove the ball down the field again versus the Pirates' vaunted defense, which was third in the state in scoring defense.
Scheller capped off the series with a 1-yard touchdown run midway through the third quarter, cutting the Pirates' lead to 49-35.
Was I concerned for Charlestown yet?
Not really. The Pirates are still up 14 and all season they have found a way to answer any challenge they have received from an opponent.
But this was a different Charlestown team than fans have seen all season in the second half. After halftime, the Pirates seemed complacent and lacked the intensity that they played with in the first half.
As a result, their legion of fans were not as vocal as they usually are. In the meantime, Gibson Southern's fans were getting louder.
Charlestown's complacency showed late in the third when it had another three-and-out. Gibson Southern took advantage with a 54-yard scoring drive that ended with a 9-yard TD run off a bootleg play by Scheller with 1:39 left in the third. Then after the Pirates got called for offsides on the extra-point attempt, the Titans decided to go for two and converted it as Scheller rumbled into the end zone.
The score is now Charlestown 49, Gibson Southern 43.
Now, I'm worried for the Pirates.
On Charlestown's first play from scrimmage, Daniel did something he rarely does — throw an interception.
Gibson Southern took advantage of the turnover and with time running out in the third, receiver Brooks Martin caught a 16-yard TD pass to give the Titans their first lead of the contest at 50-49 as time expired in the third quarter. Gibson Southern had just scored an unthinkable 29 points in the third.
It was the first time the Pirates had trailed since they were down 3-0 early in their 41-3 regular-season win over Brownstown Central.
With less than eight minutes to go in regulation, I thought Charlestown finally got the momentum shift it needed. Charlestown senior Cole Nokes intercepted a Scheller pass deep in Pirate territory on a third-and-5.
I believed that play was going to turn the Pirates' fortunes around. But a penalty flag changed all that.
Charlestown got called for defensive holding — first down, Titans.
On the next play, Scheller ran a keeper out of the shotgun and waltzed into the end zone against a tired and frustrated Charlestown defense.
The score ended there with this shocking result on the scoreboard — Gibson Southern 57, Charlestown 49. The Titans outscored the Pirates in the second half amazingly 36-0.
My initial thought as I looked at the scoreboard — did this actually happen?
Yes, it did.
No question, the Pirates had a great season. But unfortunately they will remember that this is the special victory that got away from them in the historic 2012 campaign.
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Presenting Portraiture!Students will enjoy the suggested hands-on classroom activities included in these downloadable resources, which will inspire and encourage their own portrait creations.
Every Portrait Tells a StoryLesson Overview: Students will learn how to identify and analyze key components of a portrait. They will investigate the narrative of an artwork and learn how to utilize portraits and imagery in storytelling.
Functions of PortraitureLesson Overview: Students will be introduced to the three functions of portraiture as outlined in Portraiture by Shearer West. They will discuss these functions, citing examples of each, and then create their own portrait using the defined functions.Biography and PortraitureLesson Overview: Students will examine the terms "biography" and "portraiture" and determine the relationship between the two. They will then create a portrait based on a brief biographical writing assignment completed by a peer in the class.Who Do You See?Lesson Overview: Students will learn to interpret portraiture through feelings and emotions. They will discuss the identifiable emotions of the sitter, as well as the emotions of the student reacting to the portrait. Students will then create a mask that reflects their emotional identity.Lost and FoundLesson Overview: Students will be introduced to a method of reading portraiture that involves objects. This will provide the foundation for the sculpture activity. Students will create an abstract self-portrait sculpture out of found objects. Image 1: Paul Laurence Dunbar By William McKnight FarrowOil on canvas, 1934 National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian InstitutionImage 2: Big Self-Portrait By William LawranceOil on canvas, 2004Collection of the artist, © William Lawrance


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Children Italian classes are offered to children ages 6 and up on Saturday mornings from 9-10 a.m. Children will learn the basics and get involved in conversing simple phases. The setting is fun and relaxing with a bit of culture tossed in. No pressure, no homework, although "fun work" is assigned. Each year the child progresses to another level.
Cost is $100/child for 20 weeks of instruction. Multi-children discounts will apply.
Registration is Sat., Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to noon.
First class is Sat., Sept. 15 from 9-10 a.m.
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Tree of Life: Perceptions of the History of Life Before and After Darwin
Lecture with J. David Archibald, Ph.D., Curator of Mammals, San Diego State University Vertebrate Collections
The history of life is commonly represented either as a ladder (scala naturae) or a tree. Although commonly associated with Charles Darwin, representations of the tree of life predate by many years the publication in 1859 of On the Origin of Species. Darwin used trees in his private notebooks over 20 years prior, but it was Jean-Baptiste Lamarck who first published an evolutionary tree of life in 1809. As strange as it may seem, trees of life in the 19th century did not always represent evolution. A number of these trees represented instead multiple creations. Discover the iconography of both evolutionary and creationist trees of life that almost certainly finds its roots in trees.
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Titled Gem Visions 2012, the collaborative report is an annual trend and design book featuring design directions, themes and inspirations. The report has forecast five design directions for 2012 – studio, fantasy, fiction, luminescence and nouvelle vague.
StudioThe 'studio' trend is informed by a rise in handmade yet simple, polished jewellery with an emphasis on a neutral colour palette and retro colour combinations. Jewellery under this trend will feature the use of pearls, brush–effect metalwork and vintage designs. The trend derives its name from studio pottery and draws upon designs of the 1950s. Jewellery designs that fall under this trend will appeal to lovers of heritage brands and vintage jewellery. Key stories: soft brushed, graceful pearls, sweet vintage, lyrical collage, multicolour painting, feeling blue, radiant nature. FantasyAs a juxtaposition to 'studio', the 'fantasy' trend pertains to jewellery in a spectrum of deep, intense colours that correspond with gemstone shades. Flora and fauna are said to be the inspiration behind the embellished and intricate jewellery under this design direction, which includes greens, violets, orchid colours and bright pink. Lovers of the 'fantasy' trend will be courageous consumers who are keen to express their individuality through one-off designs. Key stories: imaginary world, bloom profusion, sinuously entwined, shielded, intense melange, exuberance.FictionThe rising popularity of the sci-fi genre and provocative celebrity jewellery wearers such as Lady Gaga have given rise to the 'fiction' design trend, according to Gem Visions. Jewellery under this trend will merge the themes of skeletal structures and bones, myths and legends as well as extra-terrestrial beings with bejewelled designs. Earthy colours of orange and red as well as night sky shades of glinting black and grey will be replete. Key stories: voodoo mystic, tribal beat, fade to black, divine radiance, stellar constellations, dynamic cosmic.Luminescence Based upon radical minimalism – a revival of the 1990s techno era – the 'luminescence' trend will inspire the creation of modernised, industrial jewellery with architectural, abstract and geometric shapes. A new colour vocabulary of strong, clashing contrasts and fluorescent rainbow hues will feature across jewellery that draws upon this trend. Young consumers are likely to be the main demographic this jewellery trend caters to. Key stories: vivacious mass, prismatic glow, digital age, morphing, rough luxe, monochrome, graduated light.Nouvelle vague'Nouvelle vague' draws upon the preserves of timeless cinema and music genres such as 'Film Noir' and 'New Wave' in a jewellery design trend that is centred around the use of cubic zirconia and black and white. This trend appeals to smart, classic dressers who aspire to wear statement diamond jewellery. Key stories: city lights, a la mod, film noir, new wave.Want to see more current jewellery trends for 2012? Visit Jeweller's Pinterest board:
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We are the Hobart Alumni Council and the governing body of the Hobart Alumni Association, which includes every person who has attended Hobart and whose class has graduated. The Alumni Council conducts the Association's business. The first alumni group, The House of Convocation, was founded at Hobart College in 1848. Today, just as then, the Alumni Council promotes the interests of Hobart College and strengthens the bonds between the College and its alumni.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Jared Weeden '91, Assistant Vice President for Advancement – Alumni Relations and Annual Giving
Office of Advancement
20 Seneca Street
Geneva, NY 14456
Phone: (315) 781-3700
Fax: (315) 781-3767
Wayne, Pa.
J.B. Robinson graduated from Hobart in 1996 with a B.A. in political science. While at Hobart, J.B. was involved in student government, was a tour guide for the admissions office, was a member of the Hobart crew, and was inducted into the Druid Society. After graduation, J.B. earned a J.D. from the Indiana University School of Law and, later, an LL.M. in Taxation from the Boston University School of Law.
J.B. works as a tax attorney, focusing in the areas of executive compensation and benefits. After starting his career with Deloitte & Touche LLP in Boston, Mass., J.B. later transferred to the firm's Philadelphia, Pa., office. In 2007, J.B. joined Tyco Electronics -- a publicly traded, multi-national provider of engineered electronic components -- as a Senior Director of Tax and Legislative Affairs. In this role, J.B. continues to focus on compensation and benefits tax issues.
J.B. lives Wayne, Pa., with his wife Elizabeth and their two children, Lily and Benjamin.
Potomac, Md.
Edward Cooper received his B.A. in history from Hobart College in 1986. While at Hobart, Ed served as student assistant to the Dean, head resident adviser of Jackson Hall, general manager of WEOS-FM, General Education (Gen Ed) teaching assistant and admissions tour guide. In 1984, Ed was elected to serve a three year term as Student/Graduate Trustee on the Colleges' Board of Trustees. In 1983-84, Ed co-managed the presidential campaign of Sen. Gary Hart in New York's Ontario, Seneca and Yates counties. Ed's baccalaureate essay, combining the disciplines of History and English and entitled A Marxian Interpretation of the Great Depression; or, the World According to Groucho, Chico, Harpo and Zeppo, passed on its second try. In June 2012 Ed returned to the Colleges' Board of Trustees for a four year term as an elected Trustee.
Ed serves as the Vice President, Public Affairs and Community Relations for Total Wine & More, the nation's largest independently owned retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits. Before joining Total Wine, Ed founded and directed Highland Stone Associates, LLC, a boutique-sized public affairs, public relations and grassroots advocacy firm located in Bethesda, Maryland. From 1987-1999, he served as a U.S. Senate staffer covering appropriations and communications issues and led the public affairs departments of two major national trade associations. Ed earned a M.A. degree in Social Policy History from Case Western Reserve University in 1987.
Ed lives in Potomac, Maryland with his wife, William Smith alumna Robin Savits Cooper '87, an elementary school counselor. Ed and Robin have two daughters - one attends William Smith College as a member of the Class of 2016 and the other attends high school. He spends his free time cheering on his kids in sports, volunteering at local non-profits and as lead singer of the rock 'n roll band SevenCarPileUp.
Honeoye Falls, N.Y.
Jeremy Cushman graduated from Hobart in 1996 with a B.S. in biology and biochemistry. While at Hobart, Jeremy was a resident advisor for Jackson Hall and assistant area coordinator for the Quad, was a student athletic trainer, served as a Student Trustee, and was inducted into the Druid Society. After working in emergency medical services after graduation, Jeremy received his M.D. from the University of Maryland, and then stayed there to complete his residency in emergency medicine. He then went on to receive his M.S. in emergency health services from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, and completed a fellowship in emergency medical services at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Jeremy is an associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry where he practices as a board certified emergency physician. His primary responsibility, however, is as the medical director for Monroe County and the City of Rochester where he oversees the regional emergency medical services system.
Jeremy lives in Honeoye Falls, N.Y. with his wife, William Smith alumna Susan Flanders Cushman, M.S., Ph.D. '98 who works at the Colleges as the director of introductory biology laboratories and research scientist for the Finger Lakes Institute. They have two young boys, Riley and Thomas.
Kingston, N.Y.
Rafael Rodriguez graduated from Hobart in 2007 with a B.A. in an Individually Created major titled The Politics of Race. While at Hobart, Rafael was involved in a number of student organizations and served as the President of the Latin American Organization, and the Caribbean Student Organization. He was the co- chair of the Youth Enrichment House and is a proud member of Chi Phi. After graduation, Rafael earned his Ed.M in Higher Education Administration with an emphasis in Student Affairs from the University at Buffalo.
After receiving his Masters Rafael worked at the University of Vermont as a Residence Director. He recently started a new position at Bard College as the Assistant Director of Bard Educational Opportunity Programs (BEOP). He works with HEOP, BOP, and Posse Scholars. Is new position brings Rafael full circle as he was a HEOP student during his time at The Colleges.
Frank V. Aloise '87
Philadelphia, Pa.
James C. Baker '96
Winter Park, Fla.
Derrick F. Moore '05
New York, N.Y.
Richard S. Solomon '75
Warwick, R.I.
Edward R. Cooper '86
Potomac, Md.
Robert H. Gilman '70
Dedham, Mass.
William A. Margiloff '92
New York, N.Y.
1922-1925 The Rev. George F. Taylor '04
1926-1930 Howard Van R. Palmer '03
1931-1932 The Rev. Guy E. Shipler '06
1932-1935 D. Max Henry '17
1935-1938 Dr. Robert E. Doran '22
1938-1941 Joseph J. Myler '19
1941-1943 Harold C. Bailey '22
1944-1947 William E. Lytle '26
1947-1949 Thomas Brown IV '29
1949-1950 Dr. Robert E. Doran '22
1950-1951 George E. Wasey '33
1951-1952 Sherman F. Babcock '34
1952-1954 Donald W. Goode '38
1954-1956 Dr. Lynn Rumbold '20
1956-1958 Dr. Augustus H. Hillman '25
1958-1960 Ralph E. Springstead '47
1960-1962 Dr. B. Edmond Thomas '30
1962-1964 Donald R. Harter '39
1964-1966 James W. Bampton '32
1966 Ralph H. Engert '27
1967-1969 Myron V. Jacobs '37
1969-1971 Richard W. Morris Jr. '47
1972-1973 Roy Dexheimer Jr. '55
1973-1975 Walter V. Ferris '52
1975-1977 Thomas K. Hadlock '64
1977-1979 Robert C. Coleman '50
1979-1980 David E. Jeffery '52
1980-1982 William A. Mogel '63
1982-1984 Dr. Kenneth H. Spitzer '55
1984-1986 R. M. Peter Harter '68
1986-1988 Stephen C. Johansen '64
1988-1990 Mitchell N. Schear '80
1990-1991 Robert S. V. Platten '68
1991-1992 Robert E. Kandel '65
1992-1993 Roland J. Misarti '71
1993-1994 Paul F. Colarulli '72
1994-1996 Leslie J. Stark '59
1996-1997 Louis R. Pettinelli III '85
1997-1998 Timothy J. Shea II '84
1998-1999 Michael A. Acquilano '90
1999-2000 Arthur R. Medici '71
2000-2002 Dr. Richard L. Wasserman '70
2002-2004 Stephen L. Cohen '67
2004-2006 Charles A. Ramsay '92
2006-2008 Joseph C. Tully '88
2008-2010 Robert H. Gilman '70
2010-2012 Edward R. Cooper '86 (Immediate Past President)


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NORMAN — CART (Cleveland Area Rapid Transit) will host its second annual Stuff the Bus event from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday to benefit Operation Homefront Oklahoma.
Trolleys will be staged at both Norman Walmart locations to accept donations for military families from all branches of the service.
Operation Homefront Oklahoma, based in Lawton, is a nonprofit group providing emergency financial and other assistance to Oklahoma military families across the state.
"Operation Homefront also mobilizes to assist wounded warriors upon their return home," said Doug Myers, director of the University of Oklahoma Parking and Transportation Services, which operates CART. "Many military veterans utilize the CART service, and we felt joining this statewide effort was a way we could say thank you for your service, and for using public transit."
Stuff the Bus is a joint initiative of Oklahoma Transit Association (OTA), Operation Homefront Oklahoma and CART. OTA's membership is made up of public and tribal transit systems, many of which will host their own Stuff the Bus events.
The following items will be collected on Friday at both Norman Walmart locations, 601 12th Ave. NE and at 333 N. Interstate Drive: Gift cards for gas or groceries, sporting supplies like bats, gloves, footballs, soccer balls, ect., new toy cars, bears or dolls, winter hats, coats, mittens or scarves, diapers, coloring or art supplies and books for all ages.
"Last year raised about $700, mostly in gift cards, winter items and toys," said Vicky Holland, marketing specialist of the University of Oklahoma Parking and Transportation Services. "We were happy with last year's event but are trying new things to get the word out about this event, including flyers and information on the buses."


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New Sample Digestion System Utilizes RGS Rapid Guide Screw for Precise MotionMay 5, 2010 6:15 am | by Thomas Cain, Inc. | Articles | Comments
New, technologically advanced devices are constantly being developed for use in environmental laboratories. Generally speaking, their primary benefits lie in reduced analysis time, increased accuracy, and greater reliability. One such device is DEENA, the creation of which is discussed in this article.
Polymer Delivers High Heat Resistance to Improve Performance of Dental Bite StickMay 5, 2010 5:54 am | by Victrex | Articles | Comments
When Dentronix, a Coltene/Whaledent subsidiary, was designing its new "High Heat" bite stick, it needed a material that could withstand the high temperature requirements of dry-heat sterilizers. It chose Victrex Peek (a high performance polymer used in many high-end medical applications) because of the material's superior combination of properties.
Unique Challenges to Measuring MicropartsMay 5, 2010 5:34 am | by Patrick Lanthier | Articles | Comments
Measuring extremely small parts presents a distinct set of obstacles. This article outlines the three steps that must be taken when measuring micro and meso scale parts to ensure the most accurate results: part handling, part cleaning, and part fixturing.
The Challenges of Medical Device Manufacturers, and How Outsourcing Partners Can HelpMay 5, 2010 5:16 am | by Naveen Kodandaram | Articles | Comments
Outsourcing began as a way of addressing some of the peripheral jobs in development, sustenance, and maintenance of product lines, areas where companies felt that both risk and cost were low. For medical device manufacturers, it is now more important than ever to consider the options in outsourcing partners. This article examines the extent to which medical device manufacturers ought to take advantage of the opportunities provided by outsourcing, and the most beneficial ways of doing so.
Freedom Driver Designed to Power SynCardia's Total Artificial Heart Uses Bayer MaterialScience LLC MaterialsMay 5, 2010 4:55 am | by Bayer MaterialScience | Articles | Comments
Lux Aviation Engineering Corp. utilizes the Makroblend EL703 PC/PET blend to produce a battery pack designed to lighten patient's load.
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Inside: Read about aspects to evaluate when outsourcing injection molding in "Considerations for Outsourced Injection Molded Parts and Prototypes," from Proto Labs. Shared are professionals' opinions on global design. Additionally, read about orthopedic implants, nurses and motor solutions, optoelectronics and displays, power, and rubber molding. Check out the selection of products, as well as the offerings for engineers in Design notes.
Nonin Medical Checks Pulse of Operators Before Purchasing Lista's Airlink 8000 WorkstationsApril 30, 2010 12:25 pm | by Lista International Corporation | Articles | Comments
A leading manufacturer of medical monitoring devices for doctors, nurses and consumers, Nonin Medical Inc. knows better than most how to gauge a pulse rate. So, when the company decided to purchase new workstations as part of its lean manufacturing implementation, it makes sense that Nonin would figuratively take the pulse of the very people who would utilize the workstations.
Breaking Through the Stent-Coating ProcessApril 30, 2010 12:06 pm | by Robert R. Andrews and Jim McCLain | Articles | Comments
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, killing almost double the number of people killed by cancer, car accidents and AIDS combined. For this reason, innovative therapies and devices to treat heart disease are in high demand. This article describes a new coating technology which optimizes drug-eluting stents and other medical devices.
Micro Molding: The Outsource and Offshore Alternative to Manufacturing Medical Devices for Minimally Invasive SurgeryApril 30, 2010 11:51 am | by John Whynott | Mikrotech | Articles | Comments
Medical device companies have long benefited from global outsourcing of labor and manufacturing, and are now beginning to outsource product design and development as well. Rather than examine the pros and cons of insourcing versus outsourcing, this article challenges the basic principles of outsourcing, and brings a different outlook to this highly publicized and challenging subject.
Bug Prevention in Medical DevicesApril 30, 2010 11:19 am | by Alen Zukich | Articles | Comments
A complex set of factors, including an aging population, is putting pressure on medical device manufacturers to produce increasingly intuitive devices, with advanced features and functionality, faster and less expensively than ever before.
Fully Automated Inspection for Surgical ImplantsApril 30, 2010 10:59 am | by DePuy Spine | Articles | Comments
One hundred percent inspection and identification is essential for most products. DePuy Spine has solved the problem of high costs associated with this necessity through flexible part automation, using a desktop robot and Cognex vision system.
Revolutionary IV Design Relies on Upfront CFD TechnologyApril 30, 2010 8:44 am | by Ben Powers | Articles | Comments
Developing a revolutionary product requires deviating from the well-beaten product development path. The product-development processes you use will dictate just how innovative your products end up. The development and manufacture of Fluidnet's new infusion pump demonstrates this point.
Pro-active Manufacturers Save Millions with Advanced Flintec Medical Load CellsApril 30, 2010 8:35 am | by Flintec Ltd. | Articles | Comments
Specialist manufacturers who use medical load cells at the heart of their products are saving millions of dollars by bringing in technology partner Flintec early in the design process.
The Advantages of Using Peristaltic Aseptic Filling Machines With a 'Single Use' Production PhilosophyApril 30, 2010 8:21 am | by Watson-Marlow Flexicon | Articles | Comments
With injectable liquids taking the forefront of the field of new drug development, the market demands a cost-effective and safe way to produce drugs in small batches for specific populations. This article examines the benefits of single-use tubing as an efficient answer to these demands.
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This article explores electronic license management, a simple solution for medical technology manufacturers that can ensure regulatory compliance while delivering a host of additional benefits, including simplifying how companies bring their products to market and ensuring they can maximize their revenue.


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I'm not quite sure Em. I bought mine in December as a 2-3ft potted xmas tree and hardened it off for 3 weeks in January before planting it in the garden. By the looks of things yours is doing very well just like mine.
Same thing is happening to mine Emma and its starting to look great! Have you noticed any brown needles deep inside near the trunk?
Hi nutcutlet. There is no brown on the surface at all, infact it's a fresh, bright and new growth. I was thinking that if there is a problem then this new growth wouldn't be coming through as vibrant and rapid. You can see the brown deep down without parting the branches but the surface is healthy
Evening guys. I planted our potted christmas spruce mid January in our garden as it seemed a shame to throw it out and it has always looked great. Just recently the ends of the branches have started new green and health growth except the needles towards the centre of the tree have turned brown and have died. Is this normal as there is new growth coming through? Thank you.
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A Trumbull woman faces numerous charges after police said she refused to cooperate with police and bit an off-duty Monroe officer.
Police said Regina F. Barreira, 35, of Whitney Avenue, was stopped by an off-duty Monroe officer on Daniels Farm Road for driving erratically.
Barreira allegedly became combative and bit the officer, who had called Trumbull Police.
She was then handcuffed and began yelling and screaming when placed into the back of the cruiser, said Deputy Police Chief Michael Harry. She needed further restraints on her feet, Harry added.
She was taken to St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport where she continued to struggle and spit at medics, police said.
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Barreira was later released to Trumbull Police where she was charged with two counts of assaulting a police officer and single counts of second-degree assault, interfering with police, breach of the peace, driving unreasonably fast, failing to respond to an officer's signal, improper passing and driving under the influence.
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The New York Law Journal on June 14 favorably reviewed Vermont Law School Associate Professor Betsy Schmidt's new casebook, "Nonprofit Law: The Life Cycle Of a Charitable Corporation."
"Many lawyers retain their casebooks from law school for years after graduation, and occasionally consult one or more of them in their practices. Ms. Schmidt's new casebook will likely be shelved among such casebooks, and cracked open by practitioners who seek to organize a tax-exempt organization, represent one in litigation, plan to sue one, or have a client contemplating serving on a charitable organization's board," said the reviewer, Kenneth Ryesky, a solo practitioner and professor of accounting at Queens College CUNY who was formerly an attorney with the Internal Revenue Service.


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Here's an example I just came across...
I was just out and about and Steely Dan's "Babylon Sisters" came on.
I really did not like this track when it first came out on Gaucho. While it's still not a favorite, I really grew to appreciate the technical approach of this song, it's arrangement.
Left me wondering how many other tunes I've heard in my life that followed a similar path.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I have a mountain to be thankful for. I'm healthy, working and making music often. It's only 1:30 but so far I demoed some software synthesizers I had my eye for a while. I tried the Madrona Labs Aalto, UH-E ACE and the XILS-3. They were all interesting and if your a soft synth person I could recommend them all. I did the the XILS-3 the best though. That said, they don't compare to my new AS Telemark so I zapped them from my hard drive. I uploaded an "old" demo to Soundcloud as an apple pie was being created in my kitchen. I'm off to my mother's house soon for the big eating. I really do appreciate everyone who visits Wire to the Ear so that's one more thing I am thankful for in 2011.
"I celebrate Thanksgiving in an old-fashioned way. I invited everyone in my neighborhood to my house, we had an enormous feast, and then I killed them and took their land." – John Stewart
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Hallelujah, the Old Reliable is back. Rob Christensens July 7 column, Tar Heel branding takes a hit, describing the costly economic ramifications to North Carolina of having an Ohio-born do-nothing Republican governor paired with a feckless band of do-nothing-right Republican legislators (led by Florida-born Thom Tillis and New York-born Phil Berger) was a long-past-due call to reckoning.
The current unholy trinity of the governor, the Republican leadership and the N.C. Republican Party threatens to destroy the hard-won national and global business partnerships forged by previous administrations. Intent on imposing their cockeyed social prejudices and historical fictions upon the residents of a once-respected and, yes, progressive Southern state, they risk turning N.C. into a business pariah. (State Republican Party chairman Claude Popes hysterical screed, No morality in pesky protesters, in the June 23 edition provided an unintentionally embarrassing summary of what passes for Republican ideas these days.)
But, praise be, Christensens commentary was only the beginning. His opening shot was supported by the editorial-page salvo Four kings, a good old-fashioned liberal knockout punch of the schoolyard bullies personified by the Republican leadership in the legislature and its figurehead of a governor hiding in the executive mansion. Genius.
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I cover careers, jobs and every aspect of leadership.
Some years ago I had a colleague I'll call June. It seemed that every time I went to the ladies' room, June was there, applying mascara, combing her long, dark tresses and chatting. She also spent lots of time out on the sidewalk smoking, and in the cafeteria. Exceedingly friendly and warm, she knew everyone and devoted much of her day to catching up on their personal news. What she didn't spend much time on was work. A guy who sat in the cubicle next to hers once told me that he estimated she put in just two hours a day of what could be described as productive labor.
Eric Abrahamson, a professor at Columbia Business School who specializes in leadership and organizational problem solving, calls people like June "Michelangelos of work avoidance." Abrahamson studies workplace fads and time management and has looked closely at the ways some employees manage to get paid to do nothing. He doesn't advocate their practices, but he says that understanding them can help managers address office inequities and make their teams more productive.
Work-avoidance Michelangelos know how to stay idle while suffering no consequences or, in some cases, even getting promoted. June lasted in her job for more than a decade before finally being laid off, and when her termination came it had little to do with her lack of productivity. The office was automating her job.
One of her skills was spending little time at her desk or anywhere near the department where she supposedly worked, so that her bosses didn't even think about her much. Out of sight, out of mind, you might say. "If people don't think of you, they can't give you work," Abrahamson says. Other ways to accomplish that: Arrive at different, unpredictable times of day. Work from home. Set up your schedule so that you frequently change locations.
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Another tactic: Don't empty your voicemail box. That way when people call they'll get the impression you're working so hard you don't even have time to delete messages. This has the added advantage of making it impossible for bosses or colleagues to leave you verbal instructions about work assignments.
If your boss does manage to track you down and try to give you some work, you can strategically deploy a kind of good-natured cluelessness. "The principle here is that you try to give work to a person and come to the conclusion that they can't even understand the instructions," Abrahamson explains. In such a case most bosses will figure it's easier to do the work themselves.
If you perform a specialized function within your office, you can distort the time it takes to get it done. Among June's supposed jobs was keeping time sheets for her department's staff. No one else knew the system she'd set up or how long keeping the data took. Thus she could make a task that took minutes appear to consume hours of toil. People with computer expertise who work among Luddites can easily exploit this tactic.
Then there's what Abrahamson calls the anticipatory screw-up. Make it clear to your boss, in the most pleasant way possible, that you will fail at the assignment she wants to give you. "You don't have to fail," advises Abrahamson. "You just have to be clear that you're going to fail." Most smart bosses will then give the job to someone else.
Appearing overworked can be a surefire way to avoid further assignments. If anyone asks you how you're doing, simply reply, "I am working so hard, I don't even have time to go to the bathroom." (For June, this line would obviously not apply.) Another good one: "I'm so busy I think I'm coming down with something."
You can also form an alliance with a colleague to mutually stage the appearance of overwork. Ask me whether Fred can take on a new assignment, and I'd say, "Fred is so busy, he hasn't been sleeping." Likewise, if the boss suggested he'd like me to do a project, Fred could say, "Susan can't possibly take on any more; she's spent every weekend in the office for the last two months."
A time-tested tactic for work avoidance: Take credit for the work of others. Especially popular in academia and in political circles and among senior executives, the idea is to grab the glory for a project that you merely supervised or got started rather than spent hours executing.
Finally, there is the burgeoning field of cyberloafing. This takes many forms. You can program your e-mail to send messages in the wee hours while you're asleep, to give the appearance that you're toiling away at 2 a.m. Or you can program your computer screen, on which you're playing your 17th game of solitaire, to display an Excel spreadsheet at the press of a key if you see the boss approaching. "It's a whole new loafing medium," Abrahamson says. "Cyberloafing is the work avoidance of the future."
This story is an update of a story that appeared previously.
Great article! The cost of this behavior falls directly on co-workers' shoulders. One culprit is the supervisor who allows this behavior. Recently my supervisor admitted that the workload was not evenly distributed but did nothing to correct the situation. When I finally gave my notice (due to stress) my supervisor requested that I make a list of what needed to be done to improve the workflow. I submitted the list but to date not one of my suggestions has been implemented. Employees are still making long personal phone calls to family and friends, not emailing those on their team when they are away from their desks as procedure requires, etc. The end result is that the dedicated workers are overwhelmed with an additional workload having to answer the question of what takes them so long! !!
Good articles!!! it all boils down to other workers working over time and extra hard for the screw ups of others.
I have experience of individual's in supervisor roles who also delegate their tasks to such a degree that they themselves do not actually contribute any work. This needs to be more closely monitored by management, especially within large organisations.
Love it – I have worked with (actually I worked while they did not) many of the characters in the article. In fact I recognise a former boss in there somewhere!
Well written article, good grammar and sentence structure. Decrepit logical syllogisms. This article fails to prevent multiple viewpoints, the one strength of written journalism and its closest connection with historical research tactics such as primary sources and cross-critical sources.
I would point out for instance the social science research that indicates having primarily social members of a group increases the productivity of the group. When employees know someone is there that cares about them, they're more likely to be satisfied at work. See here: http://blogs.hbr.org/schwartz/2013/03/treat-employees-with-trust.html
Someone at Forbes would have done well to collaborate with you for this article: www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2012/06/18/eight-ways-goofing-off-can-make-you-more-productive/


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Justin Roberts, a star in the world of "kindie rock," will make his annual pilgrimage to the Triangle on Saturday, rocking Carrboro's The ArtsCenter with his blend of family-friendly pop.
Roberts, whose videos show up on the cable station Noggin and who has released a series of critically acclaimed CDs, has sold out shows in Carrboro for several years and drawn thousands of families to venues in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles.
He has been the only kindie star to make the Triangle a regular stop on his touring schedule.
While the Triangle is noted for its family-friendliness, one big segment in kids entertainment has been missing: indie rockers and musicians who cater to children and families with music and lyrics that are digestible for kids but clever enough for parents to enjoy, too.
"I don't really understand it," says Roberts, who began performing at The ArtsCenter in 2003. "It's perfect. It's got a great community of young parents who are looking for things to do with their kids."
That lack of national performers will change this summer as the N.C. Museum of Art in Raleigh adds two Grammy-award-winning children's acts to its schedule.
Dan Zanes and Friends, whose work is seen on the Playhouse Disney channel by thousands of kids, will perform July 18. They Might Be Giants will bring its popular kids music to the museum Sept. 19. (A concert featuring more adult music also is scheduled that evening.)
And The ArtsCenter, a leader in bringing innovative kids acts to the area, is working to create a concert series of its own.
Brooke Kesterson, director of children's and family programs for The ArtsCenter, plans to launch a full summer concert series next year with shows featuring local, regional and national acts. The ArtsCenter will make a small move toward those plans this July when it hosts the South Carolina-based band Lunch Money, whose song "It Only Takes One Night to Make A Balloon Your Friend" from its latest CD "Dizzy" topped the charts on XM/Sirius children's radio.
"We're just going to take a baby step this summer," Kesterson says.
The Triangle certainly draws major kids shows to the RBC Center, including The Wiggles and Sesame Street Live! "When Elmo Grows Up," which is playing at the RBC Center through Saturday. Popular characters such as Dora the Explorer and Thomas the Tank Engine make stops in Raleigh as part of Broadway Series South.
The area also is home to several popular kid bands and rockers -- including Sandbox, Stacy Clearman's LittleLand and Baron Von Rumblebuss and Redd Zeppelin -- who play at local festivals, libraries, coffee shops and parties.
Still, unlike Elmo or Thomas the Tank Engine, with major branding campaigns behind them, most popular kindie rockers are at a disadvantage. They might get reviewed in national parenting magazines or on kids music blogs, but few radio stations play their music. And, once they make it big, their asking price is more than many local venues that consider offering children's music can afford.
"While we do have some television exposure on Noggin, we don't have massive television exposure," Roberts says. "So when we go to a new place, it's kind of like starting over."
Tray Batson, also known as Baron Von Rumblebuss, has sought to build a kindie rock scene in the Triangle. He brought Lunch Money to Durham's Broad Street Café last year where both groups performed.
"You need a space, and I think that so many of the music venues are just not geared toward dealing with kids," he says. "It's a much higher maintenance sort of thing.
"The venues are starting to wake up," he added.
And the genre is changing, too. Acts are rising from the crop of treacly tunes that made children's music infamous.
When Lauren Sacks, The Arts Center's associate executive director, first started in 2003, she thought of children's music as secondary to adult music, probably cheesy music by musicians with not as much talent as their colleagues playing for adult crowds.
"For a long time, all we were getting were CDs from artists that didn't quite get it," she says. "They sang about butterflies and bumblebees in ways that were very fairy tale and bumblegum cheesy pop. It's just kind of a slow process to get people acquainted with children's music and to get people educated that it's not all saccharine sweet children's lullabies or bounce around Barney songs."
The genre has grown enough over the last few years that Sacks and Kesterson have found acts worth bringing to The ArtsCenter, including the folksy Trout Fishing in America, Asheville-based Billy Jonas and Gustafer Yellowgold. New York-based musician Morgan Taylor tells the story of Gustafer, a little yellow guy from the sun, through his mellow kid-friendly music and animated drawings that have drawn rave reviews from The New York Times. This year's performance was so popular that he'll be back again in January, Kesterson says.
More at the museum
The N.C. Museum of Art has been ramping up its own kids programs in the last couple of years as well, including more workshops and classes. George Holt, director of performing arts and film programs at the museum, has been interested in adding family concerts to the mix, too.
Holt says friends with kids have raved about Zanes and They Might Be Giants.
There are few artists as creative and quirky as They Might Be Giants, Holt says. And, like other acts featured in the museum's concert series, Zanes is interested in roots music and cultural diversity.
"We really hope that people will embrace these programs, and that gives us an opportunity to build and do more in the future," Holt says. "We're very much interested in expanding our family programs. But we have very high standards and want to come forward with artists and performances that we feel have a lot of artistic merit to them. That's why we've been holding off."
Zanes, who will make a stop in Greensboro in July, says the group gets a lot of requests.
"Sometimes it's people who feel like their part of the world is ready for us," says Zanes, who recently released "The Welcome Table," a collection of mostly gospel music that benefits a group that helps immigrants. "We love going to the South."
Zanes prefers to call his music family music, not kids music. And his shows include a lot of singing and dancing. He says he wants them to be as much like a little Grateful Dead show as possible.
"What we're doing is for all ages," he says. "The adults are probably going to like it as much as the kids. It's really just the old-fashioned way. It's really music for people who want to come together."
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