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Submitted ballot for 2011-12 NBA awards
The Salt Lake Tribune
Published: April 26, 2012 02:09PM
Updated: April 27, 2012 04:13PM
It's an honor to receive a vote for the NBA's annual awards. Ballots are due Friday. Awards will be announced during the playoffs. My submission's below.
Feel free to weigh in via the comments section. I'll respond if possible. Thanks for reading.
2011-12 NBA rookie of the year:
1.) Kyrie Irving, Cleveland
2.) Ricky Rubio, Minnesota
3.) Isaiah Thomas, Sacramento
Coach of the year
1.) Gregg Popovich, San Antonio
2.) Frank Vogel, Indiana
3.) Lionel Hollins, Memphis
Defensive player of the year
1.) Tyson Chandler, New York
2.) Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City
3.) Tony Allen, Memphis
First team
PG Chris Paul
SG Kobe Bryant
SF LeBron James
PF Kevin Love
C Dwight Howard
Second team
PG Russell Westbrook
SG Joe Johnson
SF Kevin Durant
PF Dirk Nowitzki
C Andrew Bynum
Third team
PG Tony Parker
SG Manu Ginobili
SF Rudy Gay
PF Blake Griffin
C Al Jefferson
Sixth man
1.) James Harden, Oklahoma City
2.) Jason Terry, Dallas
3.) O.J. Mayo, Memphis
Most valuable player
1.) LeBron James, Miami
2.) Kevin Durant, Oklahoma City
3.) Tony Parker, San Antonio
4.) Kobe Bryant, Los Angeles Lakers
5.) Steve Nash, Phoenix Suns
Most improved player
1.) Serge Ibaka, Oklahoma City
2.) Nikola Pekovic, Minnesota
3.) Ersan Ilyasova, Milwaukee
My MVP vote's based off a variety of factors, including everything from a player's statistics to their importance to their team's success. I also separate the All-NBA team by position. The awards ballot provides generic listings for guard and forward, with no divide between power/small and point/shooting. In my opinion, this is too vague and allows some players to be submitted out of position, while ignoring the importance that a point guard or small forward has in the league. It's also the only reason Durant didn't make my first team.
Brian T. Smith
Twitter: @tribjazz
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Rated 5 out of 5 by UWOUWO Great Location We had a GREAT city view that was very expansive! Even sat on window seats and talked about the buildings/fountains outside. Pool/sunning area were huge and we were surprised to spend time there! Great location for T, amazing food/shops/ neighborhood on Newbury Street, and Logan Express bus brought us right to hotel. Welcome by staff was not sincerely felt. September 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LAH07 Great stay! I really enjoyed my stay here. I had never been to Boston before and didn't know what hotel to stay at. This one turned out to be fantastic! It was close to the subway which made it easy to get around to other parts of the city and was located in a nice area itself. Pool was phenomenal and they had once of the nicest fitness centers I have ever seen at a hotel. And there was a Starbucks right on site! The only thing I could possibly short the hotel for was a limited menu in the restaurant, HOWEVER, the waiter took the initiative to get my daughter the food she wanted despite the fact that it wasn't on the menu. Service was top notch! July 22, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by jechho Location, location Stayed here for a weekend and used an SNA to upgrade to a suite. It was very spacious, and the river view excellent. We also got a nice welcome card from Karen M. The lounge was nothing to write home about. The staff did their best, but could simply not keep up with all the people coming and going in the morning. They need to either limit the number of people with access to the club, or have a larger space with more places to sit. The place was VERY cafeteria-style, and it seems that they think that a wonderful view is enough. The food and drink selection in the morning was poor. For instance, one type of yogurt, no diet-sodas of any kind, and no whole wheat/multigrain options. On the second day, we bought breakfast outside the hotel. Evening selections was better, in fact far better than the skimpy breakfast selection. Two issues with the room: 1. The HVAC made a constant loud humming. It was just maddening in the end, and even my industrial strength earplugs could not block it out completely at night. 2. The bathroom was probably the smallest I have ever seen in a suite anywhere. Location is perfect, and they have had a reputation of treating spg platinums here. I may very well return if the price is right. September 10, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by PeterBa Nice Hotel near Fenway park Very clean room, newly renovated. Handy to Fenway Park and parking. We stay here several times/year, and would recommend for a clean, comfortable room. This room was also very quiet. I wish they would consider free Internet in the rooms. September 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by STARFLEET A special celebration The thoughtfulness of the Sheraton staff was really appreciated by our family, as we were in town for a family celebration. We also enjoyed the caliber of food in the Club Lounge. Yet another reason to return to our "go to" hotel when visiting Back Bay! Thanks! September 8, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by jeblrsb4 Loved everything about the hotel, staff and meetings I was at the hotel for three nights last week for The Starwood Rendezvous and boy, was I wowed! The property, in particular staff as well as the food were inpeccable. They did not miss a beat. Will return for sure and will spread the word. September 8, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by JC970 Nice Hotel, had one issue I've been staying at this hotel for a couple of years now, for an annual convention. The hotel is very nice, the rooms are very nice and it's in a super convenient location, all that you could hope for. Well, almost…. I stayed over the labor day weekend and my one complaint was the rudeness of a front desk staff member. I went down to the front desk Sunday evening (August 31) to discuss check out times and was really thrown by the sarcastic and obnoxious behavior directed at me by the staff member I spoke with. I didn't get her name, but she was young and has blonde hair. Other than that incredibly frustrating and uncomfortable conversation, I did enjoy my stay. I recommend the hotel, but hope for your sake that you are able to avoid this woman. September 3, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by URVT Location, Club Level service and food was great I bought a birth year package. Great value ... great stay ... thank you September 9, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Bobby27 Customer service The hotel has a great deal of customer service ! This hotel has adopted an initiative of being green through sustainability ! September 8, 2014
Rated 2 out of 5 by toothsprklr Hotel has room odors. For the price of this hotel, I was quite disappointed with the smell and the cleanliness of my room. The moment I opened the door, the dank, musty and spoiled smell took away from the excitement of the weekend with my daughters. September 7, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by DBling Quality in a great location! Hotel staff and amenities were outstanding. Club Room was awesome! Pool area very nice retreat! Concierge and guest services very informative. July 28, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Batman71 Needs some perking up We stayed in room 661 and the toiletry amenities were missing most days. During the 1st night apparently the tub backed up and it was filthy. I called housekeeping and they did clean this right away. We had brought our drinks back from the bar one night and they never cleaned or took the glasses away. We tried to check out thru the TV but couldn't get past the first Menu screen. The refurbishment was great but would suggest a towel rack in the bathroom for used towels. We stay here often and as usual the bartenders at SideBar are great. September 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by LawTraveler Super Star Trek Convention Site! I was here for this summer's Star Trek convention in Boston. This hotel did not disappoint-to the contrary, this hotel was perfect. I splurged and opted for the Club Level. The staff up there (and I cannot remember their names) were great-they all wanted to ensure that we could and did take advantage of everything the club lounge had to offer! The pastries and coffee were great every morning, and so were appetizers and happy hour! It was a really comfortable space, especially with the view. And, better than that, I got to mingle with the Stars! How cool is that? Backtracking a bit... Check-in could not have been easier. I showed up early (11AM I believe) and not only was allowed to check-in but also to drop my things in my room. That allowed me to promptly get to to mingling and enjoying the convention. Props to the front desk staff for that! What a room-more like a studio apartment, really! I had incredible views of the Charles River and the City Lights. The bed was incredibly comfortable, the shower and bathroom were a wonderful space, and the couch was nice and big (and cuddly!) And of course, the King Bed was incredibly comfortable. Cheers to the Bar and Restaurant for staying open and serving late-they were tremendous. Everyone at the restaurant (and their names evade me now) were accomodating, professional, kind, genial, and outgoing and wanted us to enjoy. They are a testament to the greatness of this hotel and made for a great experience. The food was also delicious-Quesadilas, the Fisherman's Platter (Chowder, a Lobster Roll, and something else), and the desserts! Even at 6'3", I was comfortable at the lower bar setting. And I even got to enjoy the pool. This hotel made the Star Trek Convention at the Hynes Center tremendous and so much more enjoyable. If the rates are right, I would absolutely return to this hotel in the future as I come to Boston quite frequently on business. My sincere compliments. September 7, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by fam1102 Labor Day Weekend in Boston I have been making an annual trip to Boston for Labor Day weekend for about five years now and this one was great. I finally realized that staying in a hotel connected to The Prudential Center is the best option. Central location, easy access to the rest of Boston. I parked my car on Saturday and didn't need it again until Monday afternoon when I left. Very satisfactory accommodations and amenities. Pleasant staff, nice recognition of my Starwood Platinum status. Overall a great stay! September 2, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by lumigava Overall good Nice rooms and good quality bed. Unfortunately breakfast restaurant did not meet our expectations. Expensive with very limited options and staff quite unresponsive and rarely showing passion for their job and promptly servicing guests. September 4, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by Penny14 Parking is frustrating. In July, I stayed at this hotel while attending a conference. The location of the hotel is ideal for sightseeing and is in close proximity to a variety of restaurants. However, parking is ridiculously priced. Forget about driving anywhere once you park in the parking garage. One night, we decided we wanted to drive to Wahlburgers - we were charged $78.00 for 28 hours of parking. Needless to say, our vehicle remained in the garage for the rest of our trip. 5 nights of parking cost us $228.00 - although a sign at the entrance of the garage offers monthly parking for $130.00. Hotel should offer a break for their patrons who are staying more than a few nights. August 22, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by foxylol why bother with concierge lounge we were put in a terrible room to start, despite the fact that we would be there for 5 nights! crowded and miserable view. we switched to a better room. the "lounge" was sad, not stocked with any meaningful amenities, -- really pointless, low end breakfast, very low end cocktail hour. room service was fine. good breakfast. good cocktail lounge downstairs. we should be reimbursed for the pretense of access to exec lounge. August 13, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by CUSESOX One of the Best Hotels I have ever stayed at. The staff was very accommodating and made my wife and I feel like royalty. From the Door man to the maids every single person was personable and professional. The front desk staff was very friendly and patient. The hotel is ideally located and attached to the Prudential Center Mall. Great location and convenience. We will be staying here again without a doubt. July 28, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Mores40 One of the best hotels we have stayed When we are in Boston, we love to stay at Sheraton hotel at Prudential center. We have always been treated well and we like the facilities available. September 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Feismom Beautiful hote, comfortable room I stayed at this hotel in March 2013 for the World Championships of Irish Dancing. While very busy, the staff worked hard to make sure everyone was well taken care of. There was a bit of a backlog checking in, but since hundreds of others were trying to check in at the same time, I understood. The lobby was huge with lots of seating and free Wi-Fi and I was able to check my bags and go exploring in the attached mall. My room was clean, very comfy bed, really appreciated the free water every day and the housekeeping staff was excellent! My only complaint was no claim chowder available from room service, lol. Would recommend to anyone going to Boston. April 16, 2013
Rated 4 out of 5 by bob707 This hotel has a great location Shopping, dinning or casual walking around the city. It's all there. September 2, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by maw1 Perfect Location for conference Please, if you are thinking of renting a car to get around - DON"T. Everything you need is right at your foot tips and definitely within walking distance. There is an ample option of various types of entertainment, restaurants, Whole Food stores, healthy eating, and places to indulge, like the Chocolate Bar. The staff is most accommodating and there is a serene feeling of safety. For a few extra dollars suggest the upgrade that includes continental breakfast and dinner (appetizers) all located in a lounge that can accommodate your small business meetings. I absolutely loved my stay, slept extremely well- usually I am in a hurry to get home, but every morning I woke up in an ergonomic bed with light sheets to a beautiful view of the Boston skyline. So yeah, I loved my stay August 7, 2014
Rated 1 out of 5 by NeverAgain456 Did not get room we booked We booked a double room with 2 double beds for me my wife and teenage son 5 weeks prior to arrival. After a long day of travel and visiting colleges in the area we checked in only to find out the room we booked was not available. Tired and hungry it seemed we had no choice but to accept the free valet parking as a token and a cot put in our room for our son to sleep on. After unpacking we grabbed a quick bite to eat in the lounge area and ordered some apps to hold us over until dinner. My son and I ordered sliders, horrible, stale bread and small dry burgers that my son said seemed like they were just microwaved. My wife had a salad which she said was fine. $72 dollars poorer ( with tip, service was good ) we left to rest up and get ready for dinner. After dinner at one of the local restaurants the COT was left in our room, unfortunately for us to figure out how to unpack and set up. 15 minutes later after a frustrating call they were unpacking it and setting up for us. Nothing like coming back from a nice dinner to have hotel staff in our room while we watched them unpack and set up a cot we never wanted in the first place because we did not get the room we booked. Room were dated, carpeting stained, terrible view from our 19th floor room. Overall this was my first and last stay at a Sheraton Hotel. Very disappointing with the only consolation given was free valet parking. August 16, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by Coach An excellent place to stay if you are at the Hynes Conv. Ctr I am the author of the 1 star internet review. Now, having stayed here, I want to make it clear that this is truly an excellent hotel--with the exception of charging $12.95 + tax for internet access. The hotel is a class operation. Food's a little pricy, but it is downtown Boston in Feb. and not everyone wants to walk outside for a meal. The only issues that I had were with the outlets in the room. They weren't convienent for having my phone charging and my computer. A minor maint. item with the shower head not being tight to the long hose was addressed by the time I returned to the room. That plus the internet is the only reason the rating isn't excellent across the board. Don't hesitate to choose this hotel. February 19, 2012
Rated 4 out of 5 by Weekendfun123 Good location been here before but this time the failed I have stayed at this hotel already and usually it's great service this time it didn't meet my expectation and what I am use to. I booked online I rec'd and email to say if I wanted to upgrade to the Club floor I would get 40% off the upgrade fee if I emailed the hotel. So we did. When we got there they upgraded us but we had to pay the normal fee. The room they gave us had a terrible odour in it we couldn't even stay in the room. It smelled like rotten fish. August 28, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Betsy19 Mixed feelings When checking in, there was a long line. I was immediately approached by a staff member to apologize for their computers being temporarily down, and was offered to wait in the lounge with a free drink. This was an excellent response, and before our drinks were finished, we were told the system was up again, with no line. Our room had a wonderful water and city view, and was comfortable. However, 2 issues dampened our experience. From our first few minutes in the bar, we noticed an unusual amount of overly tattooed guests. As we emerged from our room dressed for the formal wedding that was the reason for our visit, we come to find that the hotel was hosting the Boston Tattoo Convention. While very tolerant of other lifestyle choices, I didn't expect this to be part of my Sheraton Boston experience. I was glad that I didn't have little children with me. The final straw was on our departure. We had paid the $49 for valet parking, and followed instructions to call for our car before leaving our room to check out. Well, 45 minutes later we were still waiting for our car. If we had self parked, we could have been halfway home by then. We had made plans to visit a nearby relative, but had to cancel due to the delay. While we were refunded the $9 extra for valet, the hotel needs to evaluate their system. September 1, 2014
Rated 4 out of 5 by BienDit Beautiful view Quick overnight stay in Boston, but the location is fantastic, close to Newburyport and Boylston street for shopping /restaurants. Close to Fenway and walking along the Charles River . Great pool/ lounge area with open roof and gym facilities. Lobby is very busy, due to conference facilities and bathrooms were smaller than most Sheratons I have stayed in. Overall a nice hotel that I would stay at again. August 29, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Steve83 Hotel is OK Had a two night stay this week. Used a "suite night" award to upgrade my room to a corner suite. At checkin the girl booked me into a deluxe room. After a while of uncertainty she realized she had opened someone else's reservation. She was very friendly but did seem a bit overwhelmed. Only two of the 6 elevators take you from the 25 floor to club lounge, which is a pain if your staying on a floor below the 25th. Lounge food was terrible. Had dinner at the Sidebar and the ladies bar tending were top notch and pleasant. Food and service was good. I assume the building is quite old, my suite bathroom was about the size of a closet. Floors, ceiling, and walls are thin because you can hear your neighbor talking and moving around. A/C worked well. Location is good if you want to take a stroll down boylston street. Had a fire alarm go off at 4:55 am and hotel evacuated. Manager left a voicemail on the room phone alerting me as to why and that he would offer 1,500 starpoints . He was honest about it, and the points posted to my account 2 days later. Hotel was clean and staff was friendly. August 29, 2014
Rated 3 out of 5 by Ramona42776 First stay Room and bathroom were much smaller than expected, especially bathroom, tried to get larger room but none available with 2 beds. Took 3 calls to get requested fridge. Room would not cool properly, AC filter had to be changed. Stayed on club level. Club lounge WAY too small for # of guests, so crowded at breakfast and in the evening that food ran out, beverages not at all cold, and no place to sit to eat. Would not have paid extra for club level had I known this as it was not a good value given the drawbacks. Location excellent, housekeeping very good, conference facilities very good, staff pleasant and courteous but was given incorrect club lounge hours at check-in (he wrote it on key holder so no mistake on my part). But the small room and very small bathroom and club level facilities do not let me generally recommend this hotel. August 25, 2014
Rated 5 out of 5 by MikeandBetsi Great Location - Great Service- Great Staff My wife and I stayed August 20 & 21 to celebrate our birthdays and our 40th anniversary. We used Starpoints and were treated with great respect. We enjoyed the valet parking, and the close proximity to Fenway Park where we attended 2 games during our stay. At check in Tarik was tremendously helpful and super efficient. Overall the hotel was tremendous. I especially enjoyed the pool! August 25, 2014


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FREDERICKTOWN — William George "Bill" Brayton, 51, of Fredericktown, passed away Nov. 9, 2011, from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born June 23, 1960, in Mount Vernon to George Henry and Patricia Ruth (Collins) Brayton.
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Like many Ohioans, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company's Akron-based blimp, the Spirit of Goodyear, has become a "Snow Bird" and is leaving northeast Ohio's snow and cold for a retirement in the sunshine and warmth of Florida.
The blimp, which has been based at the company's Wingfoot Lake Hangar since its christening 13 years ago, will join The Spirit of Innovation and operate from the company's Pompano Beach, Fla. airship base this winter before being decommissioned in the spring of 2014.
Beginning next year, the company will begin replacing the current fleet of blimps with new state-of-the-art Goodyear NT (New Technology) airships, the first of which is under construction at the Wingfoot Lake Hangar.
"The Spirit of Goodyear gave up its hangar space for the construction of the new Goodyear NT airship and has been moored outside the past months," said Nancy Ray, director of Goodyear's global airship program. "With winter on the way and the blimp's retirement coming up, it's time for the Spirit of Goodyear to move south."
The airship will make farewell flights over the Akron area on Wednesday and Thursday giving area residents a chance to say "goodbye" before it heads into retirement.
"Akron loves the blimp and we love Akron," Ray said. "Our pilots and passengers routinely see countless people step outside of their homes and offices or pull over in their cars to watch the blimp. We wanted to make a last flight to say goodbye and give its fans a chance to wave goodbye to the Spirit of Goodyear."
The Spirit of Goodyear will depart Akron on October 11, traveling to State College, Pa., to cover the Penn State-Michigan football game for ESPN. Afterwards, the airship will work its way south to the company's Florida blimp base.
Christened on March 15, 2000 by America's first woman in space, NASA astronaut Dr. Sally Ride, the Spirit of Goodyear was named to honor the company's worldwide associates. It is the oldest of the tiremaker's three U.S.-based blimps and the first to be replaced by the new Goodyear NT.
During its years of service, the Spirit of Goodyear has flown over countless marquee sporting events including Kentucky Derby horse races, top college football matchups and Major League Baseball and NBA playoffs. In 2004, the airship delivered the first-ever, high-definition images from a camera mounted in a blimp during a Monday Night Football contest.
Ray said the company is on schedule with the construction of the new NT airship and it should be ready for test flights in the spring of 2014.
Goodyear, one of the world's largest tire companies, owns and operates three airships in the United States. They are based in Akron, Pompano Beach, and Carson, Calif.
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The SEC is No. 1 again.
Not in football, but in how much its schools spend on athletes.
A USA Today story, drawing on work from the Delta Cost Project at the non-profit American Institutes for Research, which used federal and school data, shows median per capita spending on athletics at the Southeastern Conference's public universities was $163,931 per athlete in 2010.
That total far eclipses the amount spent on each athlete at other conferences such as the Big 12, which came in second at $131,286. The Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 10, Pacific 10 and Big East were relative laggards in their spending on athletics among NCAA Division 1 programs.
On the flip side, spending per student for academic purposes at SEC schools was considerably less than it was at other conferences.
SEC schools spent $13,390 per student on academics in 2010, far below the $19,225 spent per student on academics at the Big 10. The SEC did edge out the Sun Belt Conference schools in academic spending, however.
January 16th, 2013
9:53 am
So the Big Ten, on average, has a higher academic rating than the SEC. Um, is this news? Sounds like an SEC hater trying to rationalize why his team/conference doesn't measure up on the field.
January 16th, 2013
10:49 am
Exactly what this is KJ. And what a lengthy and insightful article it is too. I think the author could have just as easily said "I'm butthurt cuz an SEC team waxed my alma mater yet again so let's change the subject. I know! We're smarter than you! Nanny nanny boo-boo!"
January 16th, 2013
10:54 am
Yet another weak hit piece from the tolerant North. So, I guess I should take away from all these articles touting the amazing academia happening outside the South to mean that even the dumbest student at Ohio State is smarter than the brightest student at UGA? Thank God they keep pointing out how unwashed our Southern masses are!
January 16th, 2013
12:05 pm
No mention of the Millions and Millions that these SEC athletic departments contribute to the general and/or academic departments of their college each year.
January 17th, 2013
8:10 am
Surprised…No! What is their spending on football compared to other leagues/schools?
But just spending education money does not equate to academic achievement.
January 17th, 2013
12:19 pm
Obviously the athletics-obsessed SEC pays more for athletes — that's not even counting the under the table stuff. Shows you exactly where their priorities are.
Its a shame so many young people in the south choose their college based on the football team, not realizing how they will be shortchanged. All that tuition goes towards the football program, which couldn't care less about academics or the value of their degree.
It won't be long before state legislatures catch on and ask 'Why are you spending 10 times more on your athletes?"
January 17th, 2013
12:21 pm
you would think after winning all those 'championships' SEC fans would have thicker skin…guess not.
January 18th, 2013
3:24 pm
"All that tuition goes towards the football program, which couldn't care less about academics or the value of their degree."
You might want to educate yourself before commenting. The athletic progams of SEC institutions are all self-sustaining and get no money fro mthe academic side. Many do however return millions of dollars per year to their universities. And we haven't even begun to talk about how the university benefits from the exposure gained from a prominent athletic program.
January 18th, 2013
4:53 pm
These figures are skewed. When they say spending per athlete, that means tuition, books, room and board, and what not. Secondly, only a few athletic departments are able to contribute to the general funding of the school. Florida, Alabama, LSU an Tennesse are the only schools in the SEC that make money. All of the other schools are in the red or turn a small profit. Lastly , this study probably didn't take into all of the extra costs normal students have to pay besides tuition and fees.
January 19th, 2013
12:46 am
It's sad that football groupies on here fail to get the point of the story. I graduated from a SEC school and could care less about the athletic program money. As I recall Athletics don't help in medical research or new inventions. SEC schools are athletic based and if I could have afford to go to a school that cares more about academics I would have. What people down here fail to realize is that in other regions they could care less about football or other sports over academics because they have more going on. You think someone in L.A or NY cares who win a college football game. It is embarrassing seeing how people down here act over a sport like they have nothing else going in life. Just read some of the comments people put after reading article. KJ and Bebop sounds crazy because the story is a fact and they release this every year. The game is over I don't know anyone who really cares at this point. I don't and I graduated from Alabama
January 22nd, 2013
11:31 am
1. Athletic departments are independent from schools. They raise their money and spend money on their students' education, housing, and player development. No tuition money from other students benefits athletics.
2. Athletic departments make little if any meaningful contribution to general academics at a University. Their sole contribution is raising the public profile of an institution and building student morale.
3. How much a University spends on a student's education/academics is extremely relevant and directly related to the quality of education that student receives. ALthough naysayers have said for years that this is a false connection, statistics repeatedly show that Universities that spend money on academics produce students who perform higher, land higher paying jobs, earn more money over a lifetime, and generally have better life outcomes (stability, jobs, housing, etc) than their low spending counterparts.
4. I am an SEC football fan, and an SEC alum, and I am happy with the onfield performance of SEC schools. However, our academic performance is not on the same level. Abolishing the athletic department will yield no benefit to academics, but investing in academics — professors, buildings, labs, etc. — will improve the education offered to students.
January 22nd, 2013
2:10 pm
OJ, your facts are incorrect….most SEC athletic departments turn a profit:
Rank School Revenue 2011 Expenses 2011 Net Profit 2011
1 Alabama 124,498,616 105,068,152 19,430,464
2 Florida 123,514,257 107,157,831 16,356,426
4 Arkansas 91,768,112 79,392,988 12,375,124
5 Georgia 92,341,067 80,759,498 11,581,569
9 Auburn 103,982,441 100,497,784 3,484,657
11 Ole Miss 49,180,892 47,109,301 2,071,591
12 Kentucky 84,878,311 82,840,006 2,038,305
13 Missouri 64,146,530 64,160,358 -13,828
Note: TAMU & Missouri were part of Big 12 Conference in 2011
January 23rd, 2013
4:49 am
{{"SEC No. 1 in spending on athletics, not on academics"}}
Well, no sh**?…The Southeastern Conference spends more on athletics (football) than it does on academics…In the news of stating the overwhelmingly obvious, are we?
…And in other news, fire is hot and water is wet.
January 23rd, 2013
11:35 am
I don't know why the two are tied so much together. The fans largely determine the athletic budget, the legislatures determine the academic budgets. Maybe if the legislatures (and the general populations) of the south quit calling college-educated people elitists (even though the legislature is college-educated, usually in liberal arts) and allocated more towards education and less towards building fish museums, we would have a better education system overall. If you don't like being behind the Big10 in education, then vote out legislators that cut education budgets. I'd rather we lead in both, no reason why we can't.


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Guys, be a little patient with me. I've gotten the 83 pics uploaded, still need to downsize them for the forum. I've got 75% of the costume priced out, trying to get the rest as fast as I can. I'd like to see if anyone wants the entire suit. If not, then I'll break it up. Shouldn't take too long.
Interested in the webley with flash tube if/once you get everything priced out.
pm sent 5 am just for record if you part out
It's taking much longer than I thought to get everything priced out!!! Man, is it ever! I've now got a trusted buddy whose been deep into Fett for years and years helping me get the suit ready. We plan to try and knock it out tonight and get this rolling with pics- my goal is Saturday! Thank you all for your patience with me.
Should be interesting to see the pics...
PM sent on that helmet!
Interested in your chest display?
Interested in the stabilizer PM comin ur way.
We're in the process of trying to determine fair pricing. I'll be pricing them to move. It's taken far, far, far longer than I thought. I hope to get it up just as soon as possible. It's easy to find some parts, price them a bit under market value, it's the painted stuff that's been difficult as hell. I want to move them, not sit on them, yet not screw up and give them walmart prices either. It'll just be a little while longer.
All good Brother
Photos? I bet I'm not the only one wanted to drool over pics while you work on pricing.
Okay, have 90% of the pricing done. I couldn't have gotten it done with out the assistance of Predatormv,Webchief and Seeker.
I will be placing a "Valued at" price, then a "Sale" price. Also, feel free to make offers, especially on packaging items together.
I do have to say there is two people possibly, possibly interested in the entire suit. I do want to here from them obviously, before any other sales take place. I'm sure within the day, they will let me know. For the entire suit, I'd knock pricing down and throw in the flightsuit, neckseal, vest and the two cloth pouches.
As for sizing- I'm 5'10, 200lbs. 36" waist.
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First up-
Fettpride Helmet - it is MSH2, painted by Lee Malone of Rogue Studios- Visor just taped in-
Helmet has been Sold!! Thank You!!
Gauntlets are Sold! Thank You Very Much!
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Love the pics Brother!!!
Jetpack - By MLC - all fiberglass w/ easily accessible backplate- Painted by Lee Malone of Rogue Studios-
Unpainted ones go for $400- this painted one valued at $500-600. Resin Stabilizer Included. Offered at $450- shipping not included-
Jetpack has been Sold! Thank You!!
Armor - has been Sold! Thank You!!
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Mark Cheng boots - the very first Fett boots offered- Size L (what the heck is a size Large anyway?? The boots, depending whether or not you'll need one or two insoles, thick socks, etc. should fit size 10 - size 11 1/2. Bought them from Lee Malone, who thought they would fit a size 9-, but they were "roomy". I was an 11 1/2 and didn't have any problems with them, the few times I wore them around the house. Needs to be weathered. Superb Condition. Came with toe spikes.
Valued at $300- offered at $225-
Boots have been Sold! Thank You!!
Hand-Schaub Bronze Webley- Brian's new run has them at $550- with Heiland flash tube, scope, molex blocks, greeblies, which are valued at $200-
Entire piece, Webley and greeblies for $600- such a deal!
ESB Blaster has been Sold! Thank You!
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Galactic Bounty Hunter Gloves-
Valued at $85- Offered at $75-
Gloves are SOLD!
MLC ESB Sidearm and Holster - cast in brown fiberglass. Holster has a little "goober" on top from many moves, storage, etc.
Valued at $250, offered at $175-
Sidearm & Holster are Sold! Thank you!
Chest Lights and Wookiee Braids are SOLD! Thank You!
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Aluminum keyboard studs- Are Sold!
ESB Ammo Belt is Sold!
Girth Belt - Burgundy - $45-Measures from buckle tip to buckle tip at: 39" Strap adds 9"
Girth Belt has been Sold! Thank You!!
Shin tools - resin - Painted- one needs to be re-heated and flattened out-
Flightsuit- Richies Armor- No longer correct for ESB, more for RotJ
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PM sent your way brother.
pm sent on gloves.
ESB Cape-Made by TK-409 is Sold! Thank You!
Aluminum Shin Knife blank - bought from Art waaaay back in '02. Has machinist drawings for blade shape to be added. Knife "cap" has slot to fit over blank-
Neckseal and Vest - Is Sold! Thank You!
Fett Blaster Greeblies - Metal got from Art in '03
No idea whatsoever as to what price
Resin Fett figure w/ metal arms, head, blaster-
Make me an offer!
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Dibs on neck seal and vest and aluminum collar studs...can I get a size on the vest and neck seal and a total price?
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Guess I need those chest lights too
PM'd on armor.
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Yes, Jodelle, there ARE pink tractors!
June 24, 2013 - Jennifer Brookens
I had to laugh out loud when I saw co-worker Jodelle Greiner was puzzled about seeing a pink tractor at the Sherburn Holiday Festival. If you want to learn more about the pink tractor — and the young man behind the creation of it — make sure to check out our Hometown magazine, "Hometown Youth," coming out in Tuesday's paper.
Just a sneak preview here, the young man who rebuilt the pink tractor and numerous others is Kristian Melson of rural Trimont. A recent MCW graduate, Kristian has been welding and rebuilding tractors and other farm equipment since his early teens. The pink tractor is technically his sister's, but I've seen him and some of his buddies driving it in pictures on their Facebook pages. Melson is an incredibly talented guy, and I was impressed with him and the other youth I had an opportunity to interview and get to know for this magazine. I know my fellow writers for this section were also impressed with the kids they got to meet. We hope you, the readers, will enjoy the stories as much as we enjoyed writing them. And thank you to all the youth and their families who were willing to share their stories with us!
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What do you think of merit-based pay for teachers?
I don't know if the question is still relevant, I haven't followed it until recently but I heard it was quiet a debate at the Presidential election and wanted to know what he TED community thought of this.
Is merit-based pay for teachers a good idea... There are a lot of pros and cons about the topic: Will it help the education of the students (the main goal of the would-be arrangement)? Will the amount of teachers have a positive boost? Will it make the teachers too competitive, lessening the cooperation between them?
Please write your ideas.
(English is not my first language so excuse the grammatical errors and easy language)
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Nov 30 2012: At first glance merit pay for teachers sounds good. Effective teachers can generate higher base pay as an incentive to remain in education and improve student performance. How do we determine merit? Student grades, student test scores, principal evaluations, student evaluations, parent evaluations, or peer evaluations are all factors to consider. How do we determine the correct balance of these factors? Other things to consider like what test do we use cognitive abilities test, IQ test, basic skills test, wrote memorization test which best measure student achievement? Additional questions like is effectiveness tied to growth and development. For instance one teachers class is full of high performing students who have been well taught by previous teachers and test scores improve .25%, however another teacher classroom is full of under preforming students who have been poorly taught and test scores go up 3% how do you determine which teacher is the more effective educator? You have a good question that politicians can't or unlikely to solve.
Nov 30 2012: not necessarily. if we have free choice of doctors for example, it does not mean people have to identify a good doctor. to do that, they would have to be doctors themselves. but they have many aids. they can trust a doctor based on track record, employing institution, the insurance the doctor has, second opinion from another doctor, occasional check of diagnoses and proposed treatments on the internet, trial and error, and so on. or another example would be buying a car. i personally don't know anyone that does not check internet forums, review pages, peer opinion and lot of other sources.
how do we know that the harvard is a good university? because we check the curriculum, and assess the professors ourselves? nope. we just trust the reputation of the school that is constantly reinforced by many studies, opinions and results.
why can't we use the same method to choose schools? and a school board is pretty much capable to decide whether a candidate fits their standards or not.
Nov 30 2012: I doubt that many people would do the research needed to really make sure the school is solid.
There are just too many variables in the equation, and way too many are subject to bias. It's just too easy to forget to check just 1 thing, that one thing you forgot has the potential to seriously diminish your chances of making a correct choice.
And higher pay does not mean higher quality. Not in this world.
Nov 30 2012: I think many districts make it very easy to tell which schools are good, and parents tend to know. In districts with school choice, there are frequently data on a single website showing all sorts of data about individual schools and there are visit days.
Selecting teachers themselves is a different story. Again, word travels as to which are the best teachers, but practical class size limits as well as the need to schedule students into six or seven classes to cover all the subjects makes the actual parent selection of teachers in all subjects impossible.
Schools are also not expandable indefinitely and the best schools tend to have waiting lists in places with school choice.
Nov 30 2012: today nobody does, since all schools are very similar, and many places, like here, you can not even choose, or only in a very limited way. but if the choice is free, people choose. i remember my parents took me out of one school, and put in another, as it had better reputation. also, the same thing is commonplace for universities. it is strange to me that you doubt that. for me, nothing is more natural than parents looking for information about schools, constantly monitoring their performance, discussing with other parents, etc. humans are extremely good handling many variables. we do that every day with a wide variety of products and services. the same objections could be raised about everything, starting with cellphone providers, through flats and cars, to bars of chocolate. but you don't want to take these choices away from people, based on the impossibility of a perfect choice.
Nov 30 2012: again: just like with any other fields. yet, we trust these reputations every day. you are falling for the "nirvana fallacy". you compare a solution you oppose to perfectness, and reject if falls short. on this very basis, you should reject the current, and in fact any education systems.
Nov 30 2012: then god know what you are talking about. i have explained what tools are there for a parent, and how it works in every other area of life. then you said that reputation is based on flawed opinions, and that would somehow invalidate the concept. everything has flaws, and every approach is somewhat error prone. so this is not a counterargument to anything. choosing cell phone is based on flawed opinion. choosing diet is based on flawed opinion. choosing place of living is based on flawed opinion. yet we are fine with freedom in these.
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Spinach-Pear Salad with Mustard Vinaigrette
Becky Luigart-Stayner; Melanie J. Clarke
A fresh salad featuring ripe fall pears is a welcome addition to the Thanksgiving table. Save time by using packaged, prewashed spinach. Prepare and refrigerate the vinaigrette up to two days ahead, and shave and refrigerate the cheese up to one day ahead.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup salad and about 1 teaspoon cheese)
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Amount per serving
- Calories: 52
- Calories from fat: 47%
- Fat: 2.7g
- Saturated fat: 0.7g
- Monounsaturated fat: 1.6g
- Polyunsaturated fat: 0.2g
- Protein: 1.7g
- Carbohydrate: 6.1g
- Fiber: 1.4g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
- Iron: 0.8mg
- Sodium: 215mg
- Calcium: 58mg
- 2 Bosc pears, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 (6-ounce) package fresh baby spinach
- 3 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 teaspoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup (1 ounce) shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Combine pear slices and spinach in a large bowl. Combine water and the next 6 ingredients (through pepper), stirring with a whisk. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese.
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- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat
- OCCASION: Autumn, Thanksgiving
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2006 Jeep Liberty
This 2006 review is representative of model years 2002 to 2007.
By Dan Jedlicka of MSN Autos
Bottom Line:
New turbodiesel significantly improves Liberty SUV fuel economy.
The latest Jeep Liberty sport-utility vehicle with its turbocharged 4-cylinder diesel engine might be considered an alternative to gasoline-electric hybrid SUVs. Anyway, it's far more fuel-stingy than a Liberty with a gasoline V6, which is the only other engine offered for this vehicle.
Jeep says the Liberty's turbodiesel provides the torque of a V8, performance of a V6 and fuel economy of a 5-cylinder gasoline engine, although the Liberty V6 can outrun it—at a considerable cost in fuel economy.
The Liberty turbodiesel has a class-leading towing rating of 5,000 pounds and is covered by a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Only Diesel In Its Class
Considering higher U.S. gasoline prices, the turbodiesel is the big news for the 2006 Liberty, which is arguably the slickest-looking Jeep.
Let's face it—the Jeep Wrangler looks like it's just pulled off a World War II battlefield and the new Jeep Commander resembles a big box. Only the Jeep Grand Cherokee might be considered as stylish as the Liberty, although it's not as cute.
More Diesel Torque
The Liberty Diesel comes only with a 5-speed automatic transmission and four-wheel drive. It provides an estimated 22 mpg in the city and 26 on highways. It also has an estimated highway cruising range of 500 miles on a tank of fuel, which makes it among economy leaders in the midsize SUV non-hybrid class.
In contrast, the Liberty V6 provides 17-18 mpg in the city and 22-23 on highways. It comes with a 6-speed manual gearbox or 4-speed automatic transmission.
Two Liberty Diesels
Nearly half the cars have diesel engines in Europe, where diesel fuel costs less than gasoline, which is priced upwards of $5 per gallon.
Bad Memories
Modern European diesels are smooth, quiet and refined. But the GM diesels, which really were converted gas engines, were loud, smelly and provided lazy acceleration.
No GM car sold in America offers a diesel. But the Mercedes-Benz midsize E320 CDI sedan has a refined, sophisticated turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel with good punch. It delivers an estimated 27 mpg in the city and eye-opening 37 mpg on highways. (Many of the best diesels in Europe have 6-cylinder and V8 engines.)
European fuel-economy ratings give more weight to highway mileage, where diesels get much of their fuel economy advantage. Gas-electric hybrid vehicles are popular in America because the EPA's fuel economy rating procedures favor stop-and-go driving common in congested traffic.
Hybrids that shut off a gas engine at idle and rely on a battery power pack at lower speeds to keep moving thus gain major mpg numbers in those tests. They also generally get city mpg ratings that are higher than highway ratings, where their gas engines kick in to mainly propel them.
Liberty Improvements
The Liberty Diesel provides decent in-town acceleration, but could use another 50 horsepower (couldn't we all?). The 0-60 mph figure for the 4,296 Liberty Diesel is average at 10.1 seconds and 65-75 mph passing is slow, even with just a driver aboard.
Still, the Jeep Diesel holds its own in city traffic and works well with its automatic transmission, which upshifts smoothly and downshifts quickly. Fast highway cruising is no problem.
Diesel Drawbacks
Jeep says the turbodiesel has large cylinders that create excessive noise and that the engine sits close to the passenger compartment.
Rock Solid
Extra effort is needed to get in, but large outside door handles help and passengers sit high. Front seats should be larger and provide more side support.
Fairly Roomy
Power window controls are inconveniently located near the rear of the front console. Gauges can be easily read, and the large climate controls work smoothly. But audio system controls are too small for easy driver use.
Front doors have storage pockets, while rear doors have bottle holders and windows that roll down all the way.
Large Cargo Area
There's no need for a bothersome prop rod because the hood swings up smoothly on hydraulic struts. It's easy to reach fluid-filler areas in the engine compartment.
The Liberty Diesel isn't for everyone. But, then again, neither are gas-electric hybrids. Moreover, diesel engines last nearly forever, and owners of this Jeep SUV can enjoy every mile of higher fuel economy.
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Veterans Advocate J.D. Kennedy Named A Santa Clarita Unsung Hero [1]
By Stephen K. Peeples [4]
J.D. Kennedy is one of the lucky ones. As a Marine, he served three tours of duty driving resupply convoys in Iraq, and returned home safely each time.
Now, as a civilian, he devotes his time and energy to helping fellow veterans who may not have been so lucky, assisting them in finding work, housing, and education, and in cutting through red tape to get the benefits they were promised in exchange for serving their country.
This is why Kennedy is our latest Santa Clarita Unsung Hero, presented by Mercedes-Benz of Valencia [5].
Kennedy knows about red tape from personal experience. When he returned from his third hitch in Iraq in 2007, there was a hang-up with the Marine Corps about getting the final cash he was due. He needed it to pay for college at COC and to help purchase a condo in Newhall.
After four months of runaround from his Marine superiors, Kennedy finally went to the Santa Clarita Valley office of his local Congressman, Buck McKeon — who, coincidentally, is also chairman of the powerful House Armed Services Committee — to try to get some action.
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Kennedy (the J.D. stands for John David) found a receptive ear in Margie Clark, a constituent rep in McKeon's office, and had the money in his account the next day.
A few months later, almost by accident, Kennedy landed a fellowship for an internship with the House of Representatives' Wounded Warrior program. After Kennedy graduated from the internship in March 2012, McKeon offered him a full-time position in the Congressman's SCV office, as his District Representative focusing on veterans' affairs.
"I'm in a unique position, I think, to be able to serve for the Armed Services Committee as (McKeon) is pushing to make some good changes and upgrades to the VA system," Kennedy told AM 1220 KHTS's Jason Endicott during an on-air interview on Monday, Feb. 11.
"We see a lot of vets coming into our offices (who have) just been struggling with the system as a whole for different things, the disability claims, education, getting housing benefits, job placement, and the system altogether just hasn't been efficient, I don't think, ever," Kennedy said. "The Congressman's making some good moves to address those, and I'm happy to be there by his side to let him know what's going on."
"Whether it be helping a wounded warrior navigate the (Veterans Administration) or helping a new vet apply for school under the GI Bill, J.D. is passionate about taking care of our veterans every step of the way," McKeon said in an email. "J.D. is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to his love and sense of duty for our vets, and his work is constantly a shining example of what it means to take care of those who have taken care of us."
Often when one asks a young man or woman why they volunteered for military service, they usually respond by saying it runs in the family, or they believed in a certain cause, or maybe they saw it as an avenue to an education.
Not so with Kennedy.
"I simply wanted to get out of town," said the native of a small town called West Point, Indiana, near Lafayette and Purdue University (and not connected with the West Point military academy in New York).
Kennedy had graduated from West Point's McCutcheon High School in 2001 but didn't want to go to college at the time. "I was working at a grocery store and had an opportunity to be either a shift manager at the front of the store or find something else and go somewhere else, and I didn't feel like staying around town," he said. "So, I had a friend from the football team that had signed up, and asked me — as a recruiter, he gets an extra rank for getting me to sign up — and I get to leave town, so it worked out pretty well."
Kennedy was a month away from leaving for boot camp when the World Trade Center's twin towers in New York City were destroyed on Sept. 11, 2001.
"I knew in boot camp that I was going to be doing something, and sure enough, the winter of the next year, they were asking for volunteers to ship off," he said. "I raised my hand and took off. I helped set up prior to the invasion of Iraq and Kuwait. And when we declared war, (and Marines) went over the berm the next day. I stayed back and helped load up the ships before coming back home. Then the Army took over after we had accomplished our mission.
"A few months later," Kennedy said, "they were asking the Marine Corps to come back and split up Iraq. They split it down the middle. The Marine Corps took the western half and the Army maintained the east, and I was back for another (tour). I think that tour was about seven months."
Considering the danger of his assignments, which involved driving convoys of ammunition, food and other supplies through often hotly contested territory, it's remarkable Kennedy and his crews returned without physical injury — with a single exception.
"First deployment, we were lucky we didn't have to deal with any attacks," he said. "The second time around, we were more in the city, whereas the first time we were in the outskirts, just driving through the desert, doing resupply missions. Second time, we were in Ramadi and Baghdad and Fallujah doing the same resupply missions. Those convoys tended to get attacked about two out of every three times. Each platoon did about three to four convoys a week, so it was a couple times a week we would get ambushed. We were lucky, though, we didn't lose anybody. We lost some trucks, one guy got his left eye blinded by an RPG that hit his truck, but we came back with everybody we left with."
A few years later, in 2007, Kennedy was recalled for a third tour of duty. "Same assignment. I was a truck driver and we did resupply convoys," he said. "But that last trip over, we were starting to get out of the cities and move more toward the borders and run security on the interstates and giving it all over to the Iraqi security. They were on their own (for) law enforcement and what-not throughout Ramadi and Fallujah. So, it was more of a turnover-style (mission) rather than continuing to run ammo and food."
Since returning home and following a career path that led him to his current post as Buck McKeon's rep for the 25th Congressional District, Kennedy has aided dozens of area veterans in myriad ways, as both outlined earlier in this story.
In addition to his district duties, Kennedy is the elected Commander of the American Legion Post in Newhall, another avenue for his service on behalf of those who have served us.
"It's been just about a year coming up here in a few months," he said. "As commander, you have the responsibility for really overseeing the whole operation as a veteran service organization chartered by Congress to assist veterans with filing disability claims. We've got a full-time veteran service officer that goes over and does outreach at all the different VA-funded programs for hiring veterans. There's several of them, actually.
"McKeon is about to hire a veteran," Kennedy said. "He's in a (VA) program called the Non-Paid Work Experience. It is a paid position, but what's nice about that is it doesn't have to come out of the budget for the office that's doing the hiring and employing. The VA pays that salary."
Kennedy mentioned other programs for veterans that might be of interest to local business owners. "Like the VA On-the-Job Training program, and that's available for any private business that wants to hire a vet. It pays 50 percent of the salary that that business decides the veteran should make for the first 12 months. So the VA covers 50 percent and the employer covers the other 50 percent. We come in and give a little 30-45 minute lesson on how to do outreach to vets and how to access those funds."
Kennedy also serves as a hands-on member of the advisory committee for the SCV Habitat for Heroes housing project, which will build more than 80 homes for veterans off Centre Pointe Parkway near Bowman High School and Hart District headquarters.
The nonprofit SCV Habitat for Heroes [7] organization, spearheaded by Carl and Jeri Goldman of AM 1220 KHTS [8] and Mike Mizrahi of Southern California Gas Company, is affiliated with the San Fernando Valley/Santa Clarita Valley chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Groundbreaking for the "Veterans Village" homes — the first project of its kind in the nation — is slated for the spring.
"As far as how I feel about it, how Buck feels about it, (SCV Habitat for Heroes) is a great program, a great project," Kennedy said. "We're looking forward to the groundbreaking. Once, I believe, it's in front of the (Santa Clarita) Planning Commission and the City Council, I don't believe it's going to see any problems at either of those.
"Our involvement with (SCV Habitat for Heroes) started off as just serving on the advisory," he said. "And then it turned into more of a referral from Congressman McKeon's office. A lot of the vets that come into our office looking for assistance on multiple different levels, we end up sending over to Carl and Jeri, and they end up getting the services for Habitat for Humanity coming in and renovating their homes or doing just simple repairs. We've got one (woman) up in Canyon Country getting a new furnace. She was going several months without any heat. We found out about it and were able to help her out."
"J.D. is a jewel," Seratti-Goldman said. "His work with our veterans with SCV Habitat for Heroes has gone way beyond the call of duty. We are blessed to have him on our community."
SCV Habitat for Heroes volunteers rehabbed the Newhall American Legion post as one of their projects on behalf of local veterans last year, and the grateful Legionaires reciprocated.
"They came in and offered to renovate our hall, so (the Legion) turned around and started raising money for the program," Kennedy said. "Last year we raised a little over $15,000 through several different events, along with one really large donation from an anonymous donor."
Kennedy said he's looking forward to the annual SCV Habitat for Heroes Builders Ball awards ceremony and fundraiser in March, at which the Goldmans will be the honorees in recognition of their efforts to rally local businesses and individuals to improve the housing landscape for veterans in our community.
"I wrote a letter of support and will be there honoring Carl and Jeri, along with the Gas Company," Kennedy said. "It's their big event of the year – they raise a lot of money to support everything they do, (SFV/SCV) Habitat for Humanity and SCV Habitat for Heroes altogether."
What really makes J.D. Kennedy an Unsung Hero is that he does all this without expecting any reward, or even recognition like this.
When Endicott asked him what he got from all his advocacy on behalf of veterans, Kennedy paused. "Well…I haven't thought about that."
"That says a lot about you," Endicott said. "But if you want to try to answer, I really encourage you to do so."
"Well, I do get a paycheck, it takes care of me pretty good," Kennedy said. "But you know what? I enjoy doing it."
Watch J.D. Kennedy's complete interview with AM-1220 KHTS afternoon drive air personality Jason Endicott on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013 (link to come), and learn more about this Santa Clarita Unsung Hero's good deeds. You can also download the audio podcast [9].
Read more of KHTS's Santa Clarita Unsung Heroes features [10] brought to you by Mercedes-Benz of Valencia.
Mercedes-Benz of Valencia [5]is proud to be part of the Santa Clarita Valley, not only giving you the superior customer service you deserve, but also giving back to our community by supporting our schools, sports teams, Sheriff's Station and nonprofit organizations. Now, Mercedes-Benz of Valencia and KHTS [8] have teamed up to present "Santa Clarita's Unsung Heroes," spotlighting local residents who make a difference in our valley. With new contributions also comes a new Mercedes management team. Visit Mercedes-Benz of Valencia [5]today.
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