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Add American Coating Specialists to the list.
The 100 people ACS employed at the beginning of the year are out of a job.
The Norwalk company -- which specializes in the painting and coating of automotive parts -- laid off what was left of its workforce this week.
It laid off 57 people in late February.
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Perfect your cupcake decorating skills, learn how to make scrapbooks on Shutterfly, pick up a new hobby in jewelry making and discover paranormal research – all during Moraine Park Technical College's free Saturday Sampler event, set for Saturday, Nov. 23, on Moraine Park's Fond du Lac campus.
Two Saturday Sampler sessions will take place between 9-11:15 a.m. Participants can choose between Decorating Delicious Turkey-Themed Cupcakes or Snapshots of Shutterfly from 9-10 a.m., then Beautiful Beaded Earrings or Paranormal Phenomena Update With an Expert from 10:15-11:15 a.m.
To register for the event, call Melissa Koppenhaver at 1-920-929-2117. Registration deadline for both courses is Wednesday, Nov. 20, or until sessions are filled.
Moraine Park Technical College was established in 1912 and is one of 16 technical college districts that make up the Wisconsin Technical College System. With campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend, Moraine Park offers more than 100 associate of applied science degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates delivered in a variety of formats — classroom, online and blended. Training and technical assistance for businesses is also offered.
Moraine Park Technical College recently recognized Wisconsin State Representative Joan Ballweg (R-Markesan) for her leadership efforts to secure an additional $2 million in financial aid funds for the Wisconsin Technical College System.
The funds will come from the Wisconsin Higher Education Grants (WHEG) programs and will be available to students during the 2013-15 school years. The additional funds allocated will help to compensate for the shortfall that left over 50,000 eligible students without financial aid.
"This is a great start, but we have a lot more to do to ensure that financial aid is available to eligible students," Ballweg said. "I urge others to continue to stress the importance of financial aid and help others realize this is a smart investment."
During the presentation, Richard Zimman, Moraine Park Technical College District Board chairperson, said that in the next decade 54 percent of Wisconsin's jobs will require a technical education. "Wisconsin's technical colleges are an essential asset for our state's future," Zimman said. "Moraine Park commends Representative Ballweg for her leadership in preparing our state for the future."
Moraine Park Technical College was established in 1912 and is one of 16 technical college districts that make up the Wisconsin Technical College System. With campuses in Beaver Dam, Fond du Lac and West Bend, Moraine Park offers more than 100 associate of applied science degrees, technical diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates delivered in a variety of formats — classroom, online and blended. Training and technical assistance for businesses is also offered.
For more information about Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.
Estate planning and investing are an essential part to any financial plan. Learn key concepts and strategies to make the most of your future through two courses, Individual Investors in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) and Guide to Long-Term Care Basics being offered at Moraine Park Technical College's West Bend Campus on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21.
Individual Investors in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) held on Wednesday, Nov. 20, from 6-8:25 p.m. will educate participants on index funds that investors can buy or sell as a single security. Instructor Nathan Derks will discuss ETFs options and walk participants through whether adding ETFs to their portfolio is a good option.
If one spouse enters a nursing home, this is a compelling legal reason for updating your estate plan with elder and estate planning counsel and it is critically important in order to preserve assets for children. Guide to Long-Term Care planning held on Thursday, Nov. 21, from 6-7:55 p.m. will discuss current Medical Assistance (Title XIX) rules, exempt assets, income versus available assets, community spouse asset share rules, divestment rules and Wisconsin's Lien Recovery rules.
To register for either class, call 1-800-472-4554. Please use course number CRN 20541 for Individual Investors in ETFs, $24.20 (62+ $19.15), and CRN 20442 for Long-Term Care Planning, $14.10 (62+ $11.58). Registration deadline for both courses is Nov. 13.
Moraine Park Technical College is now accepting nominations for its 2014 Distinguished Alumnus Award.
Nominees must hold a one- or two-year technical diploma, associate degree or associate of applied science degree from a Moraine Park program. Additional criteria include demonstrated service and/or support of Moraine Park, the Wisconsin Technical College System and the community at large, as well as distinguishing oneself through a career or civic activity.
If you know of a deserving alumnus, submit your nomination by Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, to morainepark.edu/distinguishedalum.
For more information about the Distinguished Alumnus Award, contact Joan Brezinsky at 920-924-3263 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Changing the way the world is viewed is no small feat but it's something that Moraine Park Technical College Counselor, Amy Andersen, is striving to do. Andersen inspires others through her work as a counselor, her positive outlook on life and now through her new children's book, The Rock and the Ripple.
The idea to write the book came to Andersen 17 years ago when her children were growing up."I wanted to give my children a positive story to teach them about the power of creating a beautiful world by just changing the way they think," Andersen said.
Through her new book Andersen hopes to empower all children to think positive, dream big and care about the world around them.
The book, published in September 2013, was written and illustrated by Andersen and is recommended for children ages one through ten. Andersen also published another short story, called The Love Triangle, in 2010. For more information or to order one of Andersen's book, visit onegirlonelight.com.
Learn how to put more money in your pocket at Moraine Park Technical College's free speaker event featuring author and financial coach, Peter Bielagus on Monday, Nov. 4, at 11:30 a.m. in Room A-112 at the Fond du Lac Campus.
A former fee only financial advisor, Bielagus now travels the globe delivering keynotes and workshops educating Americans about their personal finances. Peter is the author of two books and has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, PBS, USA Today and many other media outlets.
Bielagus will be available to answer any questions and look up credit scores following the presentation. There will also be refreshments served. If you are interested in attending please register with Samantha Saeger, Fond du Lac campus student life specialist at firstname.lastname@example.com or 800-472-4554 ext. 3101.
For information about Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.
During Preview Days in November, high school juniors and seniors can get a firsthand look at the programs, services and activities provided at Moraine Park Technical College campuses.
Preview Days will be offered from 9 to 11:15 a.m. on the following dates:
• Beaver Dam campus – Tuesday, Nov. 5• Fond du Lac campus – Wednesday, Nov. 6 • West Bend campus – Thursday, Nov. 7
Students can get a closer look at associate of applied science degree and technical diploma programs, meet Moraine Park instructors, explore career options and get a feel for what it's like to be a Moraine Park student.
Register online at morainepark.edu/previewdays by Oct. 28. For more information, contact Connie Schaumberg at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 1-800-472-4554 ext. 5853.
For more information about Moraine Park programs, go to morainepark.edu/programs.
Moraine Park Technical College is undergoing the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) reaffirmation process for accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). From Oct 23-25, three AQIP peer reviewers will be visiting Moraine Park's campuses for quality check-up visits.
Through AQIP, the College is required to participate in a quality check-up visit every seven years to reaffirm its accreditation. During the visit, the College will be evaluated on nine academic quality improvement categories through AQIP and five criteria through the HLC.
Accreditation confirms to employers and the educational community that Moraine Park has been independently reviewed and provides consistent educational programs. Accreditation also allows the College to participate in state and federal financial aid programs for student funding and increases the likelihood that college credits will transfer to other post-secondary institutions.
For more information about the accreditation process, visit morainepark.edu/accreditation.
Moraine Park alumni, now employees of Gillitzer Electric Services, Inc., Richfield, Wis., returned to their alma mater last week donating their time to help put the finishing touches on a new, one-of-a-kind Building Trades lab at Moraine Park's West Bend campus.
The Gillitzer team spent the morning digging trenches to install conduit for an underground wire pull. The wire pull will be used for student training exercises and will provide basic electricity for the new lab.
"I am glad to be part of the project," Lance Gillitzer, owner of Gillitzer Electric and a Moraine Park alum, said. "Donating time back to a great school that has helped me and many of my employees become successful is very rewarding."
Tyler Benvenuto, a 2006 Moraine Park graduate of the Electricity program has been working for Gillitzer Electric since graduation. He began as an apprentice and is now a Master Electrician.
"This sort of setup gives students hands-on experience but also familiarizes them with working on a job site," Benvenuto said. "We are huge supporters of what Moraine Park is doing here."
The new lab, or "the building within a building," as it is currently being called, is a large structure designed to look and feel like an in-progress job site. The lab helps get students acclimated to working on a job site and gives them the opportunity to practice skills learned in the classroom. The new lab is scheduled to be ready for use later this month.
For more information on Moraine Park's Building Trades Construction Worker, Electricity or HVAC/R programs, visit morainepark.edu/programs.
The Alumni Association of Moraine Park Technical College is hosting its next 5th Wednesday, an alumni networking event, on Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 5-6:30 p.m. at Riverside Brewery, at 255 S. Main Street, West Bend. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar available.
5th Wednesday, coordinated by Moraine Park's Alumni Association, will be held during months with five Wednesdays and will be rotated throughout the Moraine Park District.
"This is a wonderful way to engage and network with fellow alumni of Moraine Park and be a part of growing the Alumni Association in the process," Joan Brezinsky, advancement specialist at Moraine Park, said.
Alumni planning to attend the Oct. 30 5th Wednesday should RSVP by Friday, Oct. 25, to email@example.com. RSVP is not required but is recommended. The next 5th Wednesday is scheduled for January 29 in Beaver Dam; the location is to be determined.
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Heineken Cup Pool 4: Clermont send Scarlets towards exit door
Last Updated: 14/12/13 6:29pm
Napolioni Nalaga: Clermont wing scored a try in each half
French heavyweights Clermont Auvergne tightened their grip on Heineken Cup Pool 4 by completing the double against the Scarlets, who are now facing an early exit for the sixth successive European campaign.
Clermont, bonus-point victors over the Welsh team last weekend, repeated that feat after refusing to be blown off quarter-final course in wet and windy Llanelli.
Wing Napolioni Nalaga's double and Fritz Lee's touchdown complemented a 60th-minute penalty try, Mike Delany kicked a penalty and conversion, while Brock James added three conversions in a 31-13 success.
The Scarlets did not score a second-half point after leading 13-10 at the break through centre Gareth Maule's try, plus eight points from fly-half Rhys Priestland's boot.
The victory means Clermont are eight points clear of second-placed Harlequins, who host Racing Metro on Sunday.
Fast start
Despite the difficult conditions, Clermont took just 17 seconds to make their mark on the contest as they claimed one of the quickest tries in Heineken Cup history.
Scrum-half Thierry Lacrampe's precision kick into opposition territory was caught at full tilt by Nalaga, and he crossed wide out before Delany made a mockery of conditions by landing the touchline conversion attempt.
It was a crushing blow for the Scarlets, and they showed little sign of recovering their poise when Priestland drifted a fifth-minute penalty chance wide.
But Priestland's 23rd-minute penalty cut the deficit, awarded by referee Wayne Barnes after Rougerie was sin-binned for throwing a punch at Wales centre Scott Williams.
Rougerie and Williams got to grips with each other after Scarlets flanker Josh Turnbull mercilessly cleared Lacrampe from a ruck, sparking a dust-up between several players, but it was Rougerie who was singled out.
The Scarlets had coped well with Clermont's all-action game, and they stung their opponents eight minutes before half-time through a brilliant 70-metre try.
Williams, whose counter-attacking instincts were never far from the surface during Wales' recent autumn Tests, scattered Clermont's defence with a weaving run, before full-back Liam Williams and Priestland served as critical links, enabling Maule to touch down.
Priestland added the conversion and then kicked his second penalty as Clermont displayed signs of being rattled when lock Jamie Cudmore needlessly infringed through a late challenge on Scarlets number eight Rob McCusker.
The combined effect represented a concerted Scarlets fightback following Nalaga's early score, although a Delany penalty made it 13-10 at the break, his strike arriving after the officials missed a blatant stamp from Clermont flanker Julien Bonnaire which could attract the citing commissioner's attention.
Delany made way for James early in the second period, but Clermont's normally outstanding goalkicker missed two straightforward penalty chances in as many minutes as his team looked to build pressure.
Set-piece domination
There were also increasing signs of the Scarlets scrum struggling, with Clermont needing no second invitation to turn the screw, sacrificing two kickable penalties in favour of seeking a penalty try through their set-piece domination.
Barnes finally went between the posts after issuing a general warning to Scarlets skipper Phil John, with James converting the penalty try that put Clermont four points in front.
Williams then had a kick charged down by Clermont's former Scotland lock Nathan Hines, and Hines' fellow substitute Lee touched down, with the try confirmed following lengthy deliberation by television match official David Grashoff.
James' conversion took the visitors 11 points clear, and there was no way back for a Scarlets team high on endeavour and effort, but lacking Clermont's control and organisation at key moments as Nalaga's second try secured a five-point maximum.
Heineken Cup Week 4
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Tale of two rounds
Stuart Barnes reflects on the latest Heineken Cup games and reveals who he thinks will make the play-offs.
O'Mahoney: A special win
Munster captain Peter O'Mahoney was delighted by his side's blue-collar attitude during win at Perpignan.
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- Davies: Failure to adapt
- Edinburgh stun Gloucester
- Last-gasp Tigers leave it late
- O'Shea praises Quins' ethic
- Quins stay in the hunt
- Gloucester v Edinburgh: Teams
- Dusautoir hails spirit
- Leinster 'lacked accuracy'
- Cotter still up for cup
- Humphreys: Job well done
- McCall salutes Ashton
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The old days with the FBI
By Ronald Goldfarb
I worked closely with many FBI agents while I was a prosecutor in the Justice Department. Most were hard-working, devoted colleagues. But their boss, J. Edgar Hoover, was — as recent studies have disclosed — a very odd character.


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3 Reasons for Installing the Best Home Security System
Do you want to know why it is important to install the best security system in your home? There are so many people who have this question and if you are among this group of people, then you are reading the right article. Your house will be safer when you install the best security system.
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"We had a wonderful stay at this condo. The view is spectacular the unit provided us with everything we needed . Waking up to the sound of the ocean is the best! So many restaurants to explore . The town of Flagler is so close to browse the stores. Also, so many activities are always going on never a dull moment. My favorite time was sitting on the balcony watching the beautiful ocean I would do that for hours. Great Ocean condos realty are so great email them with a question or a problem they get back to you in a few minutes. Our experience in NSB has been "Wonderful" I would recommend to family or friends."Guest: Jan Date of Stay: January 2015 Review Submitted: March 16, 2015View listing
"My wife and I recently spent four days at this condo, and it was just what the doctor ordered! From the moment we walked in and saw that amazing vista of the ocean right from the condo, we were totally relaxed. We even saw dolphins from the balcony as we were taking in the beautiful sunset after a long walk on the beach. The condo is so nicely appointed, with all new appliances in the kitchen and what looks like recently renovated bathrooms. Everything we needed was there, and it's just an elevator ride to the pool and the beach. We didn't bring our kids this time, but definitely will when we return next season. And we highly recommend the restaurant SoNapa that is only about 5 minutes away (by car). The food was so good we went there twice during our stay!"Guest: Larry Date of Stay: April 2015 Review Submitted: May 1, 2015View listing
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"Nice house for the week for 4 retirees playing a week of golf...Beds very comfortable. Huge TV screen a plus. Plenty of linens but a lack of wash cloths. Nice Keurig coffee maker but would have preferred making a pot of coffee each morning. Toaster/Broiler/Convection oven nice but overkill. Would have preferred simple toaster. Nice location a block away from Flagler. Very quiet and relaxing. A bit tight trying to sit and eat. Absolutely loved the porch."Guest: Frank A. Date of Stay: December 2014 Review Submitted: December 23, 2014View listing
New Smyrna Beach Travel Tips
Set on the Atlantic shoreline near the center of the eastern border of Florida, New Smyrna Beach is a relaxing and beautiful destination for those looking to get out in the sun, sand and surf. Located only an hour from Orlando, it's perfect for those who like to have an option between the comfort of a resort town and the thrill of the city.
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White sand beaches
With over 13 miles of breathtaking white sand beaches, the natural landscape of the shoreline at New Smyrna Beach is a must-see. The seemingly endless beach allows for a whole host of activities and cultures. Surfing, fishing, bird watching and a plethora of different water sports can be explored on any given day while strolling along the beach. Located just north of Canaveral National Seashore, the beaches in New Smyrna offer all the beauty of some of our nation's most loved coastal scenery while simultaneously giving off the vibe of a quaint surf town.
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A perfect destination for those who love to take in the artistic side of things, New Smyrna Beach was named one of "America's Top Small Cities for the Arts." Each year, the calendar in NSB is absolutely packed with different art shows and classes featuring both performance and traditional artistic mediums. The Atlantic Center for the Arts, which offers residency programs to artists and classes to the public, is open year-round and considered one of the foremost artistic hubs in the area. New Smyrna Beach also boasts a local theater (known colloquially as "The Little Theater") and has multiple street fests celebrating the local arts community each year, such as Arts on Douglas.
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Hit the surf
Along this lavish length of white sand, you'll find people engaging in just about any beach activity you can imagine. Still, one of these pastimes stands out more than anything in New Smyrna, and that's surfing. Known for its vibrant community of surfing enthusiasts, New Smyrna Beach has been named to National Geographic's list of the World's 20 Best Surf Towns. Those with little to no experience looking to hit the waves should check out Nichols Surf Shop and Cafe. Located near the beach on Flagler Avenue, the shop is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day and offers great food as well as surfboard, skim board, boogie board and kayak rentals.
In business since 1969, Nichols Surf Shop and Cafe is the single oldest surf shop in all of New Smyrna Beach. A charming building, the cafe was first built in 1910 as a Sears mail-order home. Before becoming the current site of the cafe, the bungalow was occupied by several different tenants, including multiple mayors of New Smyrna Beach. Nowadays, Nichols Cafe makes the perfect pit stop for people headed out to the beach or back home from it. If you're gearing up for a big day out on the waves, fuel up with their BLT or their world-famous chicken salad. Inversely, for those looking for a reward after a long day at the beach or out on the water, you'd do better to pick up some of the banana bread or chocolate-covered espresso beans. Nichols is a spot for relaxation, so feel free to come by and simply take in the view with a glass of lemonade, a cup of coffee or one of their wonderful oasis fruit smoothies.
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Visitors to New Smyrna Beach are often taken aback by the drive-on beach that allows cars to traverse its sandy lengths. Pack the family into the rental car and pull onto the sand to experience beautiful Florida coastline from your own personal chariot. Cruise for a while until you find a place to park, then pull a blanket out and enjoy the day in the sun! Remember, there's an enforced 10 mile-per-hour speed limit, so be sure to leave your lead foot at the hotel. Remain in the marked traffic lanes at all times, and stay out of conservation areas to ensure that the beach stays beautiful for the visitors that come after you.
Love our links
With fantastic year-round weather conditions, New Smyrna Beach is a favorite destination among golfers of all skill levels. Each of the town's many courses feature at least nine holes, while several of the more expansive clubs have 27 different tee boxes. Those looking for a professional experience on a fast, beautiful course should consider visiting Hidden Lakes Golf Course. Featuring a wonderfully challenging, par-69 18-hole layout, this course is one you won't quickly forget. Plus, with lessons for the kids and a fully stocked bar in the pro shop, there's something for everyone. Take an afternoon away from the hustle and bustle of the beach to come and play through 18 holes.


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Fruited Ham Dinner
7 Sep 2009
|2 , peeled and quartered
|Canned peach slices
|8 Ounce (1 Can, Undrained)
|Canned pear halves
|7 3⁄4 Ounce (1 Can, Undrained)
|Maraschino cherries
|12 , halved
|Pumpkin pie spice
|1⁄4 Teaspoon
|Fully cooked ham slice
|2 Pound (1 Inch Thick Slices)
|Canned sweet potatoes
|29 Ounce, drained and cut in half (1 Can Of 1 Pound And 13 Ounce)
|Firmly packed brown sugar
|1 Cup (16 tbs)
|Prepared mustard
|2 Tablespoon
Combine canned fruit.
Drain off all but 1/2 cup syrup.
Mix together 1/2 cup syrup and pumpkin pie spice.
Set aside.
Place ham in a 12x8x2 inch glass baking dish.
Arrange sweet potatoes around ham.
Mix together brown sugar, mustard and reserved 1/2 cup syrup.
Pour over ham and potatoes.
Cover with plastic wrap.
Microwave 6 to 9 minutes, giving dish a 1/2 turn during cooking.
Arrange fruit over top of ham.
Baste with drippings in bottom of dish.
Microwave 8 to 10 minutes, giving dish a 1/2 turn during cooking.
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Course:Side Dish, Fruit Dessert
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How to Bet on NASCAR
Betting on NASCAR can be a real crapshoot but there are enough creative NASCAR odds types that a savvy handicapper can turn a profit at the track each weekend.
Sure, there are elite drivers and drivers who always seem to be near the front of the pack on certain tracks. But every driver is also one bad bump or one wreck away from being out of the race, making your bet on who will win the race a losing one.
The most popular bet on NASCAR is who going to be the outright winner of the race this weekend. Whether it's Sprint Cup, Nationwide or Truck Series the race winner is where most of the betting money ends up.
No matter who you're choosing to win if you pick the right driver you're looking at a nice profit. Even when the overall favorite wins he still pays well out of a 43-driver field. Just as an example in this weekend Sprint Cup race, the favorite Jimmie Johnson is still at 6/1.
You often see a surprise winner taking the checkered flag after a series of crashes and when you check the odda, you see he was a 50/1 longshot!
If 6/1 doesn't seem like good enough money for you don't worry because the favorite seldom crosses the finish line first. Just look at the last two runnings of the Daytona 500. In 2011 unknown Trevor Bayne shocked the world to win Daytona as a 150/1 underdog. A year earlier in 2010 Jamie McMurray was a surprise winner and paid 16/1 at some books.
Another popular form of NASCAR betting is race matchups. The sportsbooks will choose two drivers in a matchup and the bettors must decide which one will post the better finish in the race. Some shops also offer qualifying betting, putting two drivers head to head and setting odds on who will have the faster qualifying time.
In matchup betting, NASCAR track history can be a major factor because if one driver has a great history on a certain track and they're pitted against another driver who can never seem to contend on the same track it could mean easy money.
Future betting in NASCAR has two regular options for bettors. You can bet on qualifying for upcoming races and of course the most popular future, the winner of the Sprint Cup. Qualifying can be a numbers game or a mere shot in the dark of you don't feel like poring over previous qualifying times and trends.
Betting on the Sprint Cup futures in recent years has meant betting on Jimmie Johnson or losing your money. That has to change eventually so get you money on someone else at better odds for when it does.


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"Where do I begin?" Steve Milley Jr. asked, fighting back tears. "Lt. Scott Francis Milley - son, brother, nephew, grandson, friend, ranger, warrior, my little brother. The list is infinite."
More than 1,000 mourners packed Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School yesterday for an emotional farewell to Lt. Milley, whom friends and family remembered at his funeral with stories of his selflessness, humor and joy of life.
Milley, 23, was killed in combat Nov. 30 in Afghanistan. The Sudbury native graduated from Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School in 2005.
With the high school's auditorium full for the funeral, hundreds more watched on a screen in the gymnasium.
Steve Milley Jr. said he found himself looking up to his younger brother. He asked the crowd to live as his brother did - making the right choices and doing the right thing.
"My brother is the best man I will ever know," said Milley, who received a standing ovation at the end of his remarks and later placed a hand on his father's shoulder when he gave a eulogy.
Several friends and relatives recounted stories about Milley that had mourners laughing through tears - from finding the biggest hill and rolling down it in a trash can to going camping in February.
On a fishing trip with his brother and father, Milley started crying when he learned that a big catch was suffocating to death in the boat.
"He kissed it on the mouth and threw it overboard," Steve Milley Sr. said in the eulogy for his son. "He just lived every day like he didn't have a care in the world."
Milley found a stray dog days before deploying and had his family adopt the pet. A drawing of Milley and the dog, which Milley named Bentley, stood next to the casket on stage and adorned the front of the funeral program.
The dog has been a source of comfort for the family, said Steve Milley Sr.
"Your mother and father are so proud of you," Milley said of his son.
A dozen friends, many fighting back tears, gave short speeches during the funeral. "Scooter" always put others first and had an infectious and passionate personality, friends said.
The two-hour funeral service also featured several songs, prayers and award presentations.
Milley posthumously received the Purple Heart award, which Army officials presented to his family. He was also given a Bronze Star.
Milley, an Army Ranger in the 10th Mountain Division, had been in Afghanistan for one month.
Brigadier General Harry Miller Jr. said he received several e-mails from Milley's chain of command in Afghanistan that detailed his strong leadership and love of the Army.
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Page 2 of 2 - The state Senate adjourned Dec. 6 in Milley's memory, said Sen. Susan Fargo, D-Lincoln.
"My deepest sympathies to the family," said state Sen. Jamie Eldridge, D-Acton.
An hour before the funeral, a quiet line hundreds of people deep spread through the halls of Lincoln-Sudbury, where Milley had been captain of the varsity hockey team.
Many mourners held American flags, which also lined the windows of the school. A large flag hung near the entrance.
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Apple, AAPL -1.7514792899408285% Apple Inc. U.S.: Nasdaq USD124.53 -2.22 -1.7514792899408285% /Date(1435611603009-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 48414165 AFTER HOURS USD124.8 0.269999999999996 0.21681522524692845% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 747262 P/E Ratio 15.393077873918418 Market Cap 730210525268.555 Dividend Yield 1.6702802537541155% Rev. per Employee 2287920 More quote details and news » welcome to Microsoft's MSFT -1.9664162615996466% Microsoft Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD44.37 -0.89 -1.9664162615996466% /Date(1435611602810-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 33434676 AFTER HOURS USD44.397 0.027000000000001 0.060851926977687626% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 647070 P/E Ratio 18.410788381742737 Market Cap 367194366382.599 Dividend Yield 2.7946810908271353% Rev. per Employee 737992 More quote details and news » world.
Last week, the two tech titans had what you might call a photo finish: Decent quarterly results, with double-digit growth in some product categories, but revenue that was a tad lighter than Wall Street had expected and profits only pennies better than predicted.
But the disappointment with Apple (ticker: AAPL) was substantially greater on Wednesday night, after it reported. Its shares fell as much as 11% in late trading, and ended the week down 12%, at $439.88. Microsoft (MSFT), in contrast, rose by 1% following its Thursday report and ended the week at $27.88, up 2.3%.
That is because Microsoft is no stranger to disappointment, whereas Apple is. Microsoft has for quite some time now been pestered to do something with its cash pile, as its shares have generally languished. The 10-year appreciation in share price for Microsoft is 12%, vastly trailing the S&P 500's 63% move up over the same span.
Microsoft's cash totaled $68 billion at the end of the fiscal second quarter. We've written in this space about how investors and analysts have suggested that the software maker borrow against that cash to increase its dividend dramatically or do much larger buybacks.
And now some of the same calls are hitting Apple, and will continue to do so, as the Street concludes that the era of amazing quarterly surprises is over (see "Rx for Apple: The 4% Solution").
Apple's revenue in the year-earlier December quarter beat the consensus forecast by a whopping 18%, followed by a smaller but still impressive 6% in the March quarter of last year. It then went on to record a miss of 6% in the June quarter and beat expectations by a hair in September.
Following last week's revenue miss, FBN Securities' Shebly Seyrafi on Thursday morning declared: "Apple's glory days are now behind it." (And that's the view from a bull, mind you.) If that's true, as many seem quick to believe, it leaves Apple open to the kinds of scrutiny of its cash that has plagued Microsoft for a long time.
Apple ended the quarter with $137 billion in cash and investments, more than the GDP of many nations. (About $94 billion of this is overseas and would be taxed if repatriated, so some borrowing by Apple might be necessary.)
Jeffrey Gundlach, the bond expert at DoubleLine Capital, who has repeatedly called for a retracement of Apple shares from their 52-week high of $705.07 to what he considers fair value around $425, appeared on CNBC Wednesday night, almost immediately after the report.
Gundlach made the bear case for valuation, succinctly, stating that although the stock appears cheap, "what's the multiple on cash? It's supposed to be zero, right? So, if you're betting that they're going to do something brilliant with it, you're taking a pretty big leap of faith."
With the passing of founder Steve Jobs, Gundlach was perhaps only half joking in suggesting that Apple has enough money to build Noah's Ark—his way of saying inventiveness has left the building in Cupertino.
Late Friday, Gundlach told Barron's: "I certainly think AAPL has a challenging future if it hopes to keep up with the successes of the recent past."
The 37.6% drop in the past four months in market value of what had been the world's largest company—Apple relinquished the title to Exxon Mobil XOM -1.2401621750536609% Exxon Mobil Corp. U.S.: NYSE USD82.82 -1.04 -1.2401621750536609% /Date(1435611733228-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 11496963 AFTER HOURS USD82.92 0.100000000000009 0.12074378169524269% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 242273 P/E Ratio 12.429276784776311 Market Cap 350627711897.649 Dividend Yield 3.5257184255010867% Rev. per Employee 4063760 More quote details and news » (XOM) Friday, a year to the date it assumed the mantle—is increasingly frustrating investors, so much so, many believe, that the company must give back a lot more to shareholders.
Apple could have, for example, removed the sting of Wednesday night's report with an increase in its quarterly dividend from the current $2.65 per share, a 2.4% yield. That's not bad, and it's certainly better than it was when the stock was at $700, but it pales beside the 4.3% yield on Intel's INTC -2.0309477756286265% Intel Corp. U.S.: Nasdaq USD30.39 -0.63 -2.0309477756286265% /Date(1435611602609-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 34698484 AFTER HOURS USD30.41 0.0199999999999996 0.06581112207963145% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 495970 P/E Ratio 12.877118644067796 Market Cap 147158882171.631 Dividend Yield 3.15893385982231% Rev. per Employee 523777 More quote details and news » (INTC) shares. Even Microsoft's long-criticized yield is 3.3%.
Apple could have boosted its share buybacks, too, on which it spent just $2 billion last quarter. Apple's chief financial officer, Peter Oppenheimer, responded to inquires about the cash Wednesday night by saying that the company will return a total of $45 billion to investors over the next three years in dividends and buybacks.
IT'S NOT NECESSARILY WISE, however, for Apple to heed the calls to unleash its cash. For one thing, cash doesn't necessarily have a multiple of zero, as Gundlach suggests, when it's in the hands of a company that can sell nearly 50 million gizmos at around $600 a pop in three months.
Moreover, the results last week weren't too shabby. Apple shipped 29% more iPhones than it did a year ago, which is substantial growth, even if it missed the most aggressive estimates for 55 million units.
The company increased its iPad shipments by nearly half, more than many pundits had expected. And the 22.9 million iPads it shipped were more than all the personal computers Hewlett-Packard HPQ -1.8342613822469702% Hewlett-Packard Co. U.S.: NYSE USD29.97 -0.56 -1.8342613822469702% /Date(1435611797222-0500)/ Volume (Delayed 15m) : 16390706 AFTER HOURS USD30 0.0300000000000011 0.1001001001001001% Volume (Delayed 15m) : 117525 P/E Ratio 11.988 Market Cap 55149852382.9449 Dividend Yield 2.3490156823490156% Rev. per Employee 355334 More quote details and news » (HPQ), the world's top PC vendor, shipped in the same quarter, according to Gartner.
That, plus sales of iPods and Macs, brought in $23 billion in operating cash flow in the quarter.
Many listening to the call on Wednesday night brushed past some caveats that CEO Tim Cook offered. Despite record iPhone sales, the supply of the newer iPhone 5 was "constrained" until late in the quarter. The company might have sold more, in other words.
And although many analysts fear the iPad mini is eating away at its more expensive sibling, Cook made a point of emphasizing that the company saw "strong" demand for both models, though he wouldn't break out the split.
Apple isn't a broken company, in any way, regardless of whether the technicals at the moment appear to say that its stock is broken. The challenge for both Microsoft and Apple is to convince Wall Street they should be allowed to spend the cash as they please.
Microsoft is in a slightly different situation from Apple. Its sales of Windows track a PC market that isn't entirely in its control. On Thursday, management implored Wall Street to wait and see what kinds of new tablets and hybrid personal computers will show up later this year to entice people to buy Windows 8. The once-predictable Windows upgrade cycle is proving not as predictable this time around, and that worries Microsoft investors. Apple, in contrast, controls the finished goods it releases. With the iPad, it manufactured a whole market overnight.
Although we'll probably see a protracted period of hand-wringing about the cash, at some point the focus will return to the fact that Apple can and still does surprise with very good products, of which it sells gazillions.
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I'm not comfortable with people saying "serving has gone down" in years. I started watching tennis in the late 80s and I find it mind-boggling that such a statement can be said with a straight face- and it's not just you I've been hearing tons of people say that. Lets put aside technology for now because BJK, Court, and Navratilova all had top notch serves in their time. The simple truth was that for most women back in the day all the way up till the late 90s, the serve was simply a means to get the point started.
The players didn't have the mindset of winning the point from the very first shot, if anything serve and volleyers would serve out wide then rush the net to put the shot away to the open court. At its best, the serve used to be part of a 'one-two combo', it generally wasn't thought of or used as a weapon right out of the gates.
When the technology changed and players started being more aggressive on the returns it forced players to take more chances on their first serve. So it was almost out of necessity that players had to beef up their serves. I think we see more double faults now of days because of the pressure that returners put on servers. If players could simply spin it in with no worries of an opponent crushing the return they could all be as consistent and non-effective as the women used to be back in the old days.
You do make a great point that women don't take the time and attention to fully develop their serves when they get started and I won't argue that in general the women can do a much better job in that department because they are definitely lacking. I just make the argument that they aren't lacking compared to past players- they're just lacking overall....does that make any sense?
yup, serving in general hit a peak in the 90s and early 00s and gone down after that because of changing priorities in tennis......past players were more renowned for finesse skills like their volleying, slicing, drop shots etc......
before 80s, serving was a mere formality of putting the ball in the opposite box......
enlighten yourself...
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- Free access vs paid
- The telco's and ISP's do have a legitimate complaint if the goverments are playing a active role in providing a paid wifi service.
On the otherhand I don't have a problem with providing free access. One way to offset the costs would be to allow organizations such as socalfreenet to put up wireless access points on government property. This a good solutions local government owns a lot of property and has existing fiber as well.
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The technological problems involved in making Philly a wireless city are, I am certain, totally beside the point.
I have lived in Philly since 1974 -- I sincerely believe that the scheme is merely a way for city council to scare Comcast (the city's cable provider) and local telecommunications providers into paying serious money to make the wireless proposal go away.
Some twenty years ago, the City government took forever to decide on what company would be the city's cable TV provider. Comcast finally won out and went on to become HUGE. Many in city and state government profitted HUGELY from stock that was liberally strewn around Council, the mayor's office and Harrisburg by Comcast in its bid for the monopoly.
That was 20 years ago -- it's been a while, and the local pols smell the possibility of another HUGE payday. Believe me, Philly city council is not a a hotbed of technological visionaries. I suspect the extent of most members' interest in hardware begins and ends with Rolex watches.
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- What reality check?
- While there are certainly pros and cons to municipal run wi-fi systems tech problems are not one of them. If cable companies and other comm companies can hire the expertise and find the solutions so can municipalities. Anybody, including governments, can hire all the experts they need and to imply otherwise is simply shilling for the corporations.
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- The same City is Closibg Firehouses
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