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Raising the bar?
Education | Stories of an anti-Christian purge at Baylor may not explain the Baptist university's sudden spike in tenure denials
"Raising the bar?" Continued...
News from Baylor University this spring that 12 of 30 candidates fell short of receiving tenure has sparked outrage and accusations of impropriety. Some observers of the Baptist school believe President John Lilley is out to purge the campus of professors committed to the Christian identity aspect of Vision 2012, an ambitious initiative started by Lilley's predecessor to grow Baylor into a top-tier research institution without sliding toward secularism.
But administrators at the Waco, Texas, school defend this year's 40 percent tenure denial rate as entirely aboveboard, simply the necessary albeit painful result of rising academic standards. In a form letter to denied faculty seeking explanation, Provost Randall O'Brien wrote, "Given your reduced teaching responsibilities, you have not conclusively demonstrated, in the area of research, that tenure should be awarded by Baylor University."
Former Baylor professor William Dembski, a philosophy and mathematics scholar who left the university after a scuffle with anti-intelligent design forces several years ago, cries foul over O'Brien's explanation. He says use of the word awarded represents the capricious nature of a process in which junior faculty should be allowed to earn tenure by some objective standard. He further challenges the contention that the research records of those denied tenure are any less impressive than the records of those receiving it.
Dembski believes the common denominator among the denied dozen is an association with more conservative aspects of Christianity: "I have the inside track on some of the people who were refused, and it causes me worry. There's something fishy going on here."
Just how fishy is difficult to ascertain, given the university's policy of not commenting on personnel matters and broader academia's practice of maintaining strict confidentiality in tenure proceedings. Administrators have grown especially tight-lipped in this case as some faculty members undertake the tenure appeals process. Even Dembski admits that specific information is too scarce for any certain judgments.
But using Provost O'Brien's explanation as a guide, WORLD conducted an independent analysis of faculty research records to determine if any disparity emerged between the 12 professors denied tenure and the 18 awarded it. The results, though far from conclusive, render the university's explanation tenable and cast doubt on speculation of an anti-Christian purge.
Employing Google's scholar-specific search engine, which limits results to academic journals, WORLD performed controlled searches for the names of each of this year's 30 tenure candidates. In general, those faculty members receiving tenure have published with greater frequency since arriving at Baylor in 2002. And specific comparisons between individuals in particular fields reveal similar disparities.
For example, a Google scholar search for mathematics professor David Ryden produces just three published research articles over the last six years, while searches for his mathematics department colleagues Qin Sheng and Brian Raines produce nine and six articles, respectively. Accordingly, Sheng and Raines received tenure while Ryden did not.
Among great texts professors, for whom research articles are less common, Michael Foley and Phillip Donnelly each had at least one published credit to their name and received tenure. But a search for Amy Vail, who did not receive tenure, yielded no published results.
Among those in the electrical and computer engineering department, Russ Duren published three research articles and Randall Jean two. Both were denied tenure while their colleague Ian Gravagne advanced through the tenure process with 10 publications to his name.
Mitigating circumstances, such as disciplinary focus or access to graduate level labs, might well explain some of these gaps in research credentials. But the overall picture suggests Baylor is simply raising its research bar, however clumsily, rather than removing committed Christians.
Business professor Brett Wilkinson, who maintains a strong publishing record and received tenure this spring, bristles at the notion that the university is exercising bias against conservative Christian scholars. Wilkinson attends First Baptist Church Woodway, a conservative evangelical congregation, and holds to a literal six-day creation.
"Many of us who were successful in getting tenure do strongly support the Christian mission and believe Baylor should be an intentionally Christian school," he told WORLD. "What matters to me most at the end of the day is that Baylor becomes increasingly focused on glorifying God. I wouldn't want to be in the school if we lose that."
Wilkinson pleaded ignorance as to whether the 12 professors denied tenure were treated fairly and admitted that the campus climate for more conservative Christian ideology could vary widely from one department to the next: "I don't want to create an us-versus-them atmosphere between those of us who did get tenure and those who didn't. To the extent that they were unjustly done by, I want them to get it reversed. I feel genuinely sorry for the people who didn't get it."
The presence of Wilkinson and others like him among the tenured throws a wrench into Dembski's hypothesis of simple anti-conservative bias. The reasons for tenure denial appear more complex.
Indeed, biology professor Rene Massengale, who was denied tenure despite securing about $1 million in research funding, explicitly rejects Dembski's view: "I do not feel that I was denied tenure because of anything to do with my faith. The large number of faculty denied tenure this year was the result of other reasons, some of which we don't yet completely understand. In my opinion, there have been other issues more relevant to the tenure denials than religious beliefs."
With an appeal underway, Massengale made no further comment. But in a previous interview with the Waco Tribune-Herald, she alluded to the university altering tenure requirements without warning to prospective candidates: "What President Lilley has done in the last month is to say: 'I'm holding you to a different standard. I'm not telling you what that standard is, and I'm not giving you prior notice of what it's going to be.'"
Other professors, who did not wish to comment publically, confirmed to WORLD that their qualms with Lilley's tenure decisions center more on such shifting requirements than any religious bias. In nine of the 12 cases, Lilley overruled recommendations for tenure approval at the departmental and committee levels, unilaterally applying stricter research standards than ever before.
In 2007, 19 of 22 candidates received tenure at Baylor and 25 of 28 were successful in 2006. This year's three recommendations for rejection at the lower levels offered consistency with past outcomes until Lilley intervened.
That sudden change correlates with the first year that Vision 2012 hires have become eligible for tenure, a suspicious coincidence no matter the evidence against religious bias. In 2002, former Baylor president Robert Sloan and then-provost David Jeffrey launched Vision 2012 and began recruiting high-level Christian scholars from around the world into six-year tenure track positions. Jeffrey, the man primarily responsible for those hires, declined WORLD's request for comment on just why so many are now deemed below university standards.
So what's changed? Speaking for the business school, Wilkinson attests that "research expectations have increased over the last six years," which could account for some of the tenure denials but seems insufficient for such a dramatic spike. Dembski's admittedly speculative alternative explanation stems from the burgeoning schism over just how Christian the campus should be, a rift evidenced in numerous public clashes over the past six years.
In 2006, the university denied tenure to religion scholar Francis Beckwith, then a fellow at the intelligent design--advancing Discovery Institute. Beckwith succeeded in appealing that decision when his leading opponent bowed out of the controversy amid unrelated charges of academic fraud.
Last summer, Baylor administrators ordered that engineering professor Robert Marks shut down his evolutionary informatics lab, which researched the shortcomings of Darwinism. And earlier this year, the school's dean of libraries elected not to renew the contract of world-renowned scholar Stephen Prickett, a strong advocate for the Christian identity piece of Vision 2012.
These incidents leave many students and faculty at Baylor convinced that an ideological battle for the university's soul is underway. Undergraduate Sam Chen, a philosophy and political science major heavily involved in student government, says the division is undeniable. He told WORLD that students on campus who read Dembski's books "are afraid to let people know or let the book even leave their room" for fear of how those antagonistic to Dembski might react.
But Chen is hopeful that the climate can change. In private meetings with administrators, including Provost O'Brien, his concerns are met with respect and understanding. "I think that with a lot of encouragement and prayer for the university and the administration past mistakes can be corrected," he said. "As a whole, we are moving in the right direction toward 2012."
Time and the appeals process may yet reveal whether the current rash of tenure denials fits inside or outside that optimistic vision.
The Cedarville situation
By Mark Bergin
An epistemological disagreement over the nature of certainty and the truth of Christian scripture bubbled over into personnel casualties at Cedarville University last year. Professors David Mappes and David Hoffeditz, both unyielding advocates for biblical certainty, lost their jobs despite tenure and past promotions.
Defenders of the two terminated Bible teachers contend that the dismissals stemmed from shifting commitments in theology among the Baptist school's administration. But voices emanating from the Dayton, Ohio, campus claim Mappes and Hoffeditz deserved removal for contemptuous treatment of fellow faculty with whom they disagreed. Cedarville spokesman John Davis told WORLD the firings had nothing to do with theology.
Whatever the motivation behind the administration's decision, Cedarville president Bill Brown and the school's board of trustees stuck to their guns last month, ignoring the recommendation of a grievance committee that Hoffeditz be reinstated. "We're a bit shocked at the final verdict," Hoffeditz said. "I've had a lot vested in the school and loved the Cedarville that I knew very much."
Hoffeditz, whose wife works as a counselor for the university, still harbors slim hopes of returning to teach at his alma mater. He has not ruled out litigation.
Mappes has chosen a different route, signing a contract to begin teaching next year at Baptist Bible Seminary in Pennsylania: "We just felt that if there were a possibility for a more amicable parting of the ways, that would be better than to try and fight it out. We thought that would best serve the Lord and our family."
He says the negative publicity generated from the matter grieves him, but he is convinced that the heart of the conflict is no theological trifle.
Neither Hoffeditz nor Mappes would explicitly charge Cedarville with giving in to the kind of loose theology espoused by authors like Brian McLaren. But both men declined to comment when asked if they would or could commend Cedarville to prospective students or parents.


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Speedway Motors Tribute T Kit - Honoring An Old StandbyWritten by Brian Brennan on February 1, 2011 Contributors: Courtesy Of Speedway Motors Speedway Motors Raises The Bar One More Time With Their Tribute T Kit
Of the many precepts found in our world of rodding, there are several you can always count on: the T-bucket will always be around, the traditional build style will stay in favor, and Speedway Motors in Lincoln, Nebraska, has the parts you need-be it for the track or the street. Speedway recently introduced their Tribute T, which, according to "Speedy Bill" Smith, "celebrates the significant role the Model T roadster has played in hot rodding. It combines elements of the earliest dry lakes and circle-track cars, '40s and '50s hot rods, and the low-buck retro rods of recent years."
OK, we will go along with that, and any hot rodder who has been around long enough knows that some version of the Model T has always graced our hobby in one fashion or another. Since the '70s, the T-bucket has served as a great entry-level project vehicle; a hot rod to develop your mechanical muscles on, while increasing your own knowledge about the roots of the hobby. While there have been modifieds, lakesters, and dry lakes roadsters around for some time, it was in the '90s that the single-seat roadster, and the more streetable two-seat version of the roadster pickup really caught on and has become a staple.
With all the history that revolves around T-buckets, especially with the likes of TV Tommy Ivo's ride and the Norm Grabowski T that lives on (thanks to television reruns of 77 Sunset Strip), the "bucket" will live forever in the minds of rodders. And let's not forget the Monogram Big T model that many of us either built or wished we had when we were kids. We have Darryl Starbird to thank for that one and for several life-size buckets as well. And the list of single- and two-seat Model T roadster pickups is endless. (Editor's note: heck I even built a Zipper Lakes Modified back in 1999.) The excitement surrounding these types of cars is anything but waning.
And that brings us to Speedway Motors and the latest addition to their "build by the numbers" hot rods. (Surely you remember Project SpeedRodder from the late-'90s, based on Speedway's '32 Lo-Boy roadster, the Signature Series '32 highboy roadster that was built on the pages of STREET RODDER a few years back, and the Budget Bucket T project from the mid-'90s?) You can still build a Speedway T-bucket in the familiar style, but if you want to go the "traditional hot rod" look, there's something new on the pages of their catalog-the Tribute T.
Starting with the frame, the Tribute T package offers an extra-high rear kickup and a Model A-style rear crossmember that will accept the Speedway medium arch rear spring and your choice of a Winters quick-change or truly traditional Ford banjo-style rearend. The use of wishbone-style radius rods and friction shocks complement the "old-school" look. Add to this a Magnum 5-inch-drop I-beam and you begin to realize that "how low can you go" is pretty damn low!
Let's face it, the center of attention for any hot rod is based in the powerplant and here Speedway offers their chassis with the mounts for a small-block Chevy V-8 (duh!) or a Ford Flathead V-8. Should you just have to squeeze the throttle on something else, the frame can be delivered sans motor and trans mounts, enabling you to really get creative. (It is best that you know what you are doing at this point as there will be a series of subtle mods needed in order to house another style of engine.) Both engine options are engineered for automatic transmissions, with mounts designed to provide maximum drivetrain ground clearance. (Again, many hot rodders may find themselves wishing and hoping for a three-pedal assembly, but you will be on your own for figuring out how to accomplish that in a narrow footwell area.)
The Tribute T body is based on a Speedway '23 T body that has a specially designed floor to maximize interior space while still being as low as possible. The cockpit is designed to fit two of Speedway's aluminum "bomber-style" seats, or you can get creative with cushions of your own design. A rear-mounted spun aluminum fuel tank will nestle comfortably between the body and rear crossmember.
The joy of owning any hot rod rests squarely on doing the work yourself-satisfaction rates high on the fun-meter as the Tribute T is engineered for easy assembly using basic hand tools. The Speedway package provides the fundamental components to build a roadster that's low-slung, while still allowing you the freedom to choose the parts to finish it your way. As of now, the basic kit retails for $3,999.99. It will include frame, body, front suspension (spring, wishbones, axle, friction shocks, spindles, and kingpins), a reversed Corvair steering box on a raised mounting bracket, and master cylinder. The rear suspension option, which is based on a Winters quick-change (including spring and related hardware) will sell for an additional $4,999.99. Kits should be available in early 2011.
The Tribute T prototype you see here is the result of a lot of measuring, cutting, and general R&D hours and assembly time from Speedway's Scott Cornish. Cornish not only stewarded the Tribute T from concept to driver, but is also responsible for the recent redesign of Speedway's other T-bucket kits. Now that's yeoman effort!
The Speedway Motors Tribute T is a great way to get into hot rodding for the novice or the ol' crusty rodder who has built 'em all. The end result is a timeless hot rod that's not only affordable, but offers you the satisfaction of building it yourself. Most important of all, you gain the added pleasure of driving and enjoying the rewards of your efforts.
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A spun aluminum tank is both practical as a gas tank and fits the aesthetic profile of the car's build style.Pronounced rear kickup houses the transverse spring and Model A crossmember. The prototype car has lightening holes in the rear framerails.A pair of front wishbones was modified to locate the Winters quick-change on the prototype car; production rear suspension design will differ slightly.Front axle assembly being put together with a Magnum 5-inch-drop axle that was drilled and painted (note green accent). New steering arms had to be engineered to work with the suspension configuration. Drum brakes on the display car are off-the-shelf reproductions of early style Ford drum brakes; they are 12x2-inch self-energizing brakes, complete with new drums.
Builder Scott Cornish with the completed Tribute T shortly before it was loaded for its debut at the '10 Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky.The reversed Corvair steering box required engineering a new mounting bracket. The sturdy bracket bolts to the frame and was designed to clear both the Ford Flathead and Chevy small-block V-8 exhaust setups.Both generations; in yellow is the more conventional Speedway DeLuxe '23 T-bucket with the Tribute T in the background. Offering two distinctly different build styles both within the grasp of the novice or veteran rod builder.

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The former Massachusetts governor won at least eight delegates, with six delegates left to be allocated, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. Texas Rep. Ron Paul won at least seven. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich were shut out.
Maine's local caucuses were the first step of a multi-step process to determine the state's delegates to the national convention. Romney would win the most delegates, if the candidates maintain the same level of support throughout the process.
Romney leads the overall race for delegates, with 120. Santorum has 72, Gingrich has 32 and Paul has 16. It takes 1,144 delegates to win the nomination.
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The former Massachusetts governor defeated Ron Paul, the only other GOP hopeful competing in the state. Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich did not actively participate in the contest.
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Romney easily won the Maine caucuses in 2008.
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Want to kickstart your weight loss journey but unsure where to begin? A new study suggests that Weight Watchers diet program and the weight loss drug Qsymia may give you the best bang for your buck.
ABC News aired a story about Duke University comparing the costs and effectiveness of three diet programs and three weight loss prescription medications. Weight Watchers came out on top with the price of $155 per kilogram lost (2.2 pounds).
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Because I'm a programmer, people constantly ask me to fix their computer.
How do you handle this situation? Do you make exceptions for relatives, friends and coworkers? Do you charge people for it?
Because I'm a programmer, people constantly ask me to fix their computer.
How do you handle this situation? Do you make exceptions for relatives, friends and coworkers? Do you charge people for it?
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(True incident.. but edited as required)
Person X: hey there mate, listen my laptop/computer is kind of slow and I've still got 2 GB of Hard Disk Space left. dunno know what the problem is.
Me: Haven't I already told you that running Game while Burning a CD and downloading at the sometime is a little too much for a Pentium IV processor with 256 MB of RAM.
Person X:C'mon man, nothing you can't fix right? do that fragment thing again or something.
Me: Well there is one thing we could do, how about a hardware upgrade, first lets get you a good mobo and a processor with lots of RAM it'll only cost you around $1000 its notl like you're buying a new computer.
Person X:Well um..hmmm...I just remembered.. I did'nt empty my recycle bin. Silly me . See ya .
Me : Bye. Good luck with that.
I tell them: "I am a programmer, not an administrator. You would not ask an architect to shindle your roof, either."
Of course, this works with almost everybody, except my mother. Nowadays I just tell her to get a mac.
Most programmers are knowledgeable in computer Hardware and anyway most problems often involve solving operating system failures in Windows, Linux or Mac OS X etc... People from the "outside" view computer science as a whole that incorporates programming as well as electronics and embedded systems.
Personnally I help family most of the time but since I've graduated I find it harder and harder to find the time to help friends, and even family about their daily software problems which to windows users are legion... Sometimes there will be hours of troubleshooting included to solve a problem of compatibility between two products that have been bought by the person initially with no knowledge of whether or not they are actually compatible...
So it depends on the selfishness of it, if I'm asked whether or not I can help build a machine and install the stuff on it and the other person actually sticks through the whole process then I don't feel like I'm being used. It's all about giving and receiving.
If you feel you're being used then something's wrong. If I were you I'd just advise buying thrice the price outdated hardware from Apple to those who are really helpless so you won't ever be bothered again :D.
I give them the example of a dentist, a neurosurgeon and an orthopedic surgeon (e.g. would you go to the first if you had a broken bone?) People who ask you to fix their computers are unaware of the distinction between programmers, hardware engineers etc (and the specializations therein).
I give them a visiting card (made for the special occasion) and I ask them to schelude an appointment to talk about the problem. End of the story.
People who have computer problems run windows. As I ditched Windows back when win98SE was all the rage, I can safely affirm that I known absolutely nothing about windows (though it's not absolutely true about XP, I never even used an actual Vista/7 machine).
For people who are neither family nor friends, I make an appointment and charge $40/hour. For family I usually go over and stay for supper. Luckily everyone in my family either knows enough tech that they don't call me, or is a really good cook. Friends go on a case by case basis. One of them is a car guy, so he gets all his tech support free and as quick as I can get to it, and in exchange he takes care of car trouble for me.
I tell them "I'm a programmer, not a hardware or computer fix it guy. It'd be like going to a Pediatrician and asking them to look at your feet to determine if you should get orthotics."
if I like them, and it seems like something I wouldn't hate, I'll say sure, but you owe me dinner. Done a number of things for my one friend, gotten free meal every time, and just had fun after, good excuse to hang out.
Otherwise, politely say no thanks, you can find the info on the internet, and if they keep bugging me, tell them I don't know how to fix it, I'm a Linux guy.
I tell them it costs €50/hour or €200 flat. People should not expect to use your skills for free. At least not on a regular basis.
Easy i say.
Just reformat it. If they get viruses so easily they may not use a computer often so may not care if it gets rid of the virus. If i am 5mins walking distance from the computer i'll go, open up MS config, check out the non MS services, uncheck some boot up apps and i am 'done'. If it doesnt work i say 'reformat it'.
If its someone I know, I tell them I don't fix computers anymore.
If it's Family, always.
I don't like to make money on computer repair and maintenance because I feel like a crook. Charging someone to remove viruses or 5 minutes to place and configure PCI-hardware components just doesn't seem right to me.
I actually can do repairs and whatnot.
I charge an hourly rate. Minimum one hour.
Immediate family gets whatever I can do. If my father is willing to come over Sunday afternoon and fix a broken water pipe, I can get the printer working for his construction business.
Friends/other family get by with a trade. For instance, I fixed an in-laws computer remotely for a beer magazine subscription... next time I'm asking her to send me some scotch!
Co-workers and other peripheral types better be willing to part with some cash! I've run a PC repair business, with some degree of success, so I know they are willing to pay if they have to.. ;)
I say one of
Which one depends on the situation and my mood.
EDIT: I will always make an effort to help my wife, and lately Windows software, (particularly) Word, has actually gotten way too complicated for me to understand. So option 2 above is close to the truth.
If I don't want to do it then I just bill them for, what I think will be, more than they can afford.
If they still agree... well then I just made $200 for replacing a hard drive.
I fixed her computer (the printer was unplugged!) Now 4 years later - we're married
Take their money! Why not, it buys Josta same as any other money.
I quote Dijkstra:
I read a recent tweet along the lines of "Asking a computer scientist to fix your computer is like asking a botanist to mow your lawn." found it
My personal strategy is just to be very, very busy. I can get to something as trivial, yet time consuming, as most computer issues are in 2-3 weeks. Nine out of ten times, they'll find other help by the time I get around to it.
My conditions are: First half hour is free, after that, it's $100/hr.
Reason: I like to help people but I don't like it when I'm abused as free support. So if it really is "just a simple tiny thing", then no problem, can do. But often "simply tiny problem" stands for "I have no idea what I'm talking about; just fix it!"
As soon as money is involved, they stop and start thinking if it's really worth it.
My husband actually fixes computers for a living, so when someone says "hey, can you see my computer? I think it has a virus" I just send them to talk with my husband, even when I fix my own computing problems.
My parents ask me this most often, and I always help them. They paid for enough things in my life that I feel the least I can do is keep their computers up and running smoothly.
For everyone else I say "sure", then I take 5-10 minutes and do as much non-permanent damage as I possibly can. I uninstall features, add extra logins, change device settings, and change path variables. Eventually, I say "I give up", and they pay someone else to fix their now /really/ broken system. So far, nobody has ever asked me to fix their computer twice.
If it is family or a close friend I will give it a go. I normally help them to help themselves for about 3 minutes before getting impatient watching them hurt the poor thing more and take over!
I used to do it semi-regularly for a bit of extra cash on the side, plus for every hundred turn off and on again type solutions there was one problem that you could really get your teeth into, and of course solving problems is why we do what we do.
Parents are the only ones that I'll help. After that I usually claim ignorance. My only solution for slow/frozen/crashing computers is a format. It takes a few hours and is guaranteed to fix any issues. Most people don't like my solution though, so I don't bother
It's just not worth the time and effort, since most people presume you are doing it for free. If you asked someone to come and paint your house, you would pay them. If people ask for computer help, they don't expect to pay people. If they do, it seems to be more along the lines of "Here's $20 for coming over and spending 6 hours dealing with my garbage computer".
If I wanted to have a tech support job, I would have gotten one for my day job.
I just say "I don't know anything about hardware", I just do web programming... (I do know somewhat about hardware and have built my own computers, but this usually shuts them up) or something I used to say a lot (which I believe is 100% true for Windows machines) is, the only way I know to really remove viruses and fix it completely is to backup the data, wipe the hard-drive and re-install your operating system. This usually scares them away pretty fast too
Well whatever you do, besides family/siblings. NEVER EVER do it for free, or they will tell their friends "Hey so and so fixed my computer for nothing! come to him with all your computer problems"
......Please don't come to me lol.
A good answer is
Ask $10 for half an hour spent infront of their computer trying to fix it.


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The prelates stood and applauded after they approved the policy on a 239-13 vote.
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Windows 8
ATi 5xxx HD gfx card 1gb ram
Intel i7 quadcore
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So far Windows 8 is awesome for me... The only problem I am having is the top and bottom edge of my screen flickers like crazy! I didn't have this issue on Windows 7. Some apps don't do it, and some do it only at certain times. For instance, as I type this my Desktop top and bottom edges are flickering but when I exit it stops. Windows 8 native apps do it almost all the time.
I have updated my graphics driver and... well... I'm not sure what else I can do to make this stop! I can provide video on youtube of what it looks like if needed...
When I hold down a key for the "repeat" function the screen flickers with the repeat rate. In other apps it flickers randomly.
If I pull this hard drive and go back to Windows 7 I have no problems.


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It's hard to make an image in such a small size, but something a little more 'unique' than text over a PS3 would probably be closer. I will give ya a +Rep for sharing the design and getting the ball rolling here though!
For example, XBox-Scene did one with a person in the shape of an "X" which was made into a branded logo and used on T-Shirts (see pics below). This is an example of something that didn't previously exist (the symbol) and was created specifically for their site recognition which is along the lines of what we are seeking if it helps.


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TOWSON, MD (WUSA)--Towson University has decided to discontinue its Men's Soccer and Baseball programs and will reinstate Men's Tennis.
In a statement posted on the school's website, University President Maraverne Loeschke said that "this was an extremely difficult decision," and that it was made to address three issues facing the athletics department: long-term financial stability and affordability; compliance with Title IX requirements, and the ability to be competitive in NCAA Division I.
The men's soccer program will be discontinued immediately and the baseball program at the end of the season.
The university said it would honor the four-year scholarships offered to student athletes.


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Wine and Roses Success
(LE MARS)--The first event in the 2011 "Wine and Roses Festival" to benefit the Big Sioux Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association is a success.
"A Time to Remember" at the Le Mars Willow Creek Golf Course kicked off fund raising Thursday night. A steak dinner complimented by select wines was served.
The proceeds of the Le Mars event and the "Winemaker's Dinner" at Bev's on the River in Sioux City Friday night as well the signature event, "A Night of Wine and Roses" Saturday night at Bev's, provide funds for services and programs to Siouxland residents fighting Alzheimer's disease throughout the Big Sioux service area.
Steve and Danna Schuster of Le Mars chaired "A Time to Remember." The "Winemaker's Dinner" and "Gala Tasting and Auction" in Sioux City are chaired by Dr. Carol Roge and Greg Jones.
Photos from "A Time to Remember," in Le Mars by Dave Ruden, KLEM Radio Operations Manager.
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New WaveThese are heady times for coffee lovers as we present one new coffee after another. This week, we will taste three freshly arrived coffees, including Finca Nueva Armenia from the lovable Jorge and Javier Recinos, the berry-bomb Banko Gotiti Sundried Natural, and delicious Decaf La Voz.
Style of Tasting
Storytime!I'm going to suggest that this week you break out the espro presses and really enjoy telling stories and talking about the flavors and provenances of these coffees in a more casual way than cupping allows.
Notes on the CoffeesFinca Nueva Armenia is back and the good news is that it tastes good! You'll find fruit notes in this week's coffee that you might have associated with the microlot from Grotto in years past, and this brings us to the bad news, which is that this year, Grotto's coffee is the only coffee from the farm that made the cut for us to sell as a single-origin offering.
As we have for many years, we purchased all of the farm's coffee, but we are using all but 25 bags of Grotto in blends and products like Toscano, which is currently 70% Finca Nueva Armenia. The farm's elevation and old trees left it vulnerable to coffee leaf rust, and we taste the grassy, nutty effects of false maturation more in the 2014 crop than we did in 2013.
Grotto, which is the highest of the farm's coffee-growing parcels, has fared better and coffee from that area tastes good, so we knew we wanted to sell it. Because it always feels weird to have a microlot without a main lot, we opted to brand it as Finca Nueva Armenia. Heck, when you look at it that way, Finca Nueva Armenia has never tasted so good!
This coming year, your faithful coffee department will work hard with the Recinos brothers to increase the volume of coffee we're excited to feature, and, thankfully, we have enough years together that neither party has any question whether it's worthwhile to invest in the work—or whether it's possible to succeed—in overcoming these obstacles to quality.
Banko Gotiti Sundried Natural is a coffee we want you to be familiar with for a couple of reasons: first, because its arrival will bring joy not only to those who love to drink straight sundried natural coffees, but also to everyone who regularly drinks Rustico—and that's got to be a fair number of us, right? Second, this lot of Banko represents the evolution of our strategy for buying coffees in and around Yirgacheffe. (This comes from Gedeb, which is an area south of Kochere, which is south of Yirgacheffe town).
Most of you will remember the first coffee we bought from this village in early 2013: a washed lot from a private mill/exporter, bought because a) our coffees from YCFCU had not arrived and b) it tasted good. We struggled at the time to balance promoting it enthusiastically for having great flavors without confusing this "spot" coffee with the coffees that we actually work on and have an attachment to. Despite the struggle, the quality of Banko Gotitit's coffee, the elevation of the farms, and the preciseness of the coffee picking wasn't lost on us, so when YCFCU presented us the option to buy coffee from a burgeoning farmer co-op they were working with in this area, we jumped at the chance. The farmer co-op belonging to YCFCU in Banko Gotiti has only produced sundried natural coffees. Lest you think that's a strike against them, I'll add that their sundried natural coffees have won awards among all of the coffees produced in this style by co-ops under the YCFCU umbrella—but they are planning to build a washing station for the coming year's harvest.
The quality of cherry selection in this area leads to this lot being one of the berriest sundried natural coffees we have tasted, and we look forward to more from this group in the future.
We have put Decaf La Voz back on the table this week because the last time we tasted it, we were still tweaking the roast in anticipation of the roll out, and this represents the coffee and the flavors that our customers—and those of us tough enough for decaf—will be tasting in this coffee. Just like dialing in a coffee for espresso, dialing in a roast is all about tasting, adjusting, and tasting again.
In that vein, it bears noting that both Banko Gotiti and Finca Nueva Armenia are a little bit darker this week than they will be in production, due to, you guessed it, dialing in the roast profiles of these brand-new coffees.


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By Susan Cornwell and Patricia Zengerle
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Secretary of State John Kerry said on Tuesday that a resolution in Congress on the use of military force in Syria should not remove the option of using U.S. ground troops, although he stressed there was "no intention" of inserting American soldiers into Syria's civil war.
At the first public hearing in Congress on potential military action in Syria, Kerry said "it would be preferable" not to preclude the use of ground troops to preserve President Barack Obama's options if there was a potential threat of chemical weapons falling into the hands of extremists.
"I don't want to take off the table an option that might or might not be available to a president of the United States to secure our country," Kerry told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The circumstances where troops should be used could be "in the event Syria imploded, for instance, or in the event there was a threat of a chemical weapons cache falling into the hands of al-Nusra or someone else, and it was clearly in the interests of our allies and all of us – the British, the French and others – to prevent those weapons of mass destruction falling into the hands of the worst elements," he said.
Al-Nusra is an al-Qaeda affiliated group that operates in Syria.
Kerry and Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel were addressing lawmakers as part of the administration's effort to persuade Congress to back Obama's plan to launch limited strikes on Syria for its alleged use of chemical weapons last month.
One of the leading hawks on Syria in Obama's cabinet, Kerry assured lawmakers it would be easy to word a resolution on military force to reassure Congress and the public "there's no door open here through which someone can march in ways that the Congress doesn't want it to, while still protecting the national security interests of the country."
Kerry and Hagel told the committee that any military operation would be limited and specifically designed to degrade President Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons capability.
Hagel added that a failure to punish Syria for the use of chemical weapons would damage U.S. national security interests and American credibility.
"A refusal to act would undermine the credibility of America's other security commitments – including the president's commitment to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon," he said. "The word of the United States must mean something."
As Kerry and Hagel pressed their case for limited military strikes in Syria, Obama won support for action from two top Republicans in the House of Representatives – Speaker John Boehner and Majority Leader Eric Cantor.
"Only the United States has the capability and the capacity to stop Assad and to warn others around the world that this type of behavior is not going to be tolerated," Boehner told reporters. "I believe that my colleagues should support this call for action."
Significant opposition remains in Congress, where many lawmakers, including Obama's fellow Democrats, have said they are concerned the president's draft resolution could be too open-ended and allow possible use of ground troops or eventual attacks on other countries.
The resolution authorizes Obama to use military force as necessary to "prevent or deter the use or proliferation" to or from Syria of any weapons of mass destruction, including chemical weapons.
Obama said on Saturday he would seek lawmakers' approval for a possible military strike, slowing what had appeared to be plans for a swift action. Polls show strong public opposition to U.S. action.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday showed Obama has failed to convince most Americans of the need for a military strike in Syria. Some 56 percent of those surveyed said the United States should not intervene in Syria, while only 19 percent favored action, the online poll found.
(Reporting by Mark Felsenthal, Susan Heavey, Vicki Allen; Writing by John Whitesides; Editing by Alistair Bell and Philip Barbara)


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10 Ways to Style a Suit That Will Make Your Partner Look Hot as Hell
Be yourself, just fancier
We pretend that weddings are all dresses all the time, but unless you are having a two-dress wedding (in which case, #awesome. Two dresses are definitely better than one), someone in your wedding is wearing pants. And even more likely, they're wearing a suit. The wedding industry likes to pretend that choosing a suit is like choosing produce at the grocery store: it's all basically the same and you're just looking for a good deal on something that isn't bruised. But that assumption plays into all kinds of sexist stereotypes about weddings.…Keep Reading
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|Spring sports athletes recognized
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Holyoke High School athletes were recognized during the spring athletic awards night at HHS Monday, May 20.
Athletic director Sandy Rahe awarded five seniors with three for four awards. The award is given to those who participate in three sports all four years of their high school career.
Recipients of the three for four award were Logan Zeiler, Brett Cumming, Deyten Klein, Matt Golden and manager Rachel Schneider.
Five HHS students were recognized for their involvement in three sports for all four years of their high school career. Recipients for the three for four award are pictured from left, manager Rachel Schneider, Deyten Klein, Brett Cumming and Logan Zeiler. Not pictured is Matt Golden.
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Rahe also presented the Academic All-State first team and honorable mention awards to junior and seniors athletes who also excelled academically.
In order to earn first team honors, a junior or senior must have a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher and be a letter winner. Academic All-State first team recipients were seniors Lindsay Helgoth, Alyssa Cordova, Logan Zeiler, Brett Cumming and Rachel Schneider; and juniors Makayla Spitz, Jacinda Krueger, Tanner Smith, Logan Tharp, Tanner Smith and Trevor Dalton.
Earning honorable mention required having a GPA between 3.3 and 3.59. Recipients of the award were seniors Deyten Klein and Jose Jaquez; and juniors Brittney Prottsman, Jacob Vasa, Malena McWilliams and Ryan Krogmeier.
Coaches for HHS spring sports honored participating athletes as follows:
Girls' golf
Coaches Garrett Gordon and Miko Martinez presented the girls' golf team with their awards.
Earning letters were seniors Alyssa Cordova and Caitlyn Kramer; juniors Makayla Spitz and Kelsey Kramer; and sophomore Alex McCallum.
Participation awards were presented to juniors Dominique Slack and Taylor Bernard; and freshman manager Kaely Zilla.
Spitz and Cordova were also recognized as All-Conference players while Caitlyn Kramer was recognized as All-Conference honorable mention.
Coaches Luke Thomas, Cindi Beavers and Guy Kuntz presented track awards.
Earning letters this year were seniors Cierra Prelle, Lindsay Helgoth and Matt Golden; juniors Zuri Lopez, Brittney Prottsman, Jacinda Krueger, Malena McWilliams, Andrew Kent, Daniel Bencomo, Carlos Diaz, Jacob Vasa and Ryan Parker; sophomores Rosa Ochoa, Javy Rojo and T.J. Gertner; and freshmen Dani Brandt, Lori McWilliams, Roni Beavers, Adi Bencomo, Eric Rojo and Marques Harvey.
Participation awards were received by seniors Gaby Chavez, Chris Pell and Jose Jaquez; sophomores Anastasia Conklin, Bianca Rodriguez, A.J. Brandt, Logan Gift, Luke Stewart, Morgan Golden, Jack Gorwitz and Troy Brown; and freshmen Monica Montes, Megan Parker, Peyton Dittmer, Wendy Payan, Edgar Cruz, Cody Lamm, Fernando Rojo, Jesus Martinez and Xander Nelson.
Senior Rachel Schneider and freshman Makenna Bishop were also awarded letters for their work as managers.
Jacinda Krueger and Carlos Diaz were also praised for qualifying and competing at the state track meet.
Coaches John Zilla, Marcus Kammer and Brett Gerk presented the baseball awards.
Earning letters were seniors Astolfo Rojo, Logan Zeiler, Jaydin Goldenstein, Brett Cumming, Alfredo Santos, Jesus Hermosillo and Deyten Klein; juniors Logan Tharp, Trevor Dalton, Tanner Smith and Ryan Krogmeier; sophomores Wyatt Powell, Dylan Kotch and Nathan Miles; and freshmen Taylor Mayden, Bradley Cumming and Jesus Martinez.
Participation awards were received by senior Cesar Hinostroza; junior Ivan Millan; sophomore Marvin Gardea; and freshmen Scott Osborne, Juan Quintana and Jahir Gardea.
Eighth-grade team managers Brendan Mayden, Brenden Kage and Gunnar Kroeger also received participation awards.
Holyoke Enterprise May 23, 2013


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Ecuador Earthquake
On Saturday April 16, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Ecuador killing hundreds of people, leaving thousands wounded and causing severe damage to infrastructure. Access to safe drinking water and storage, as well as shelter is urgently needed. With your help we can reach the most vulnerable populations with vital assistance.


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J. BARRY MASON, Ph.D., Dean.
ROBERT W. INGRAM, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean and Director of Graduate Programs.
FERGUSON, CARL E., JR., Ph.D. Associate Dean for Research and Technology.
CARVER, SUSAN D., M.B.A. Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs.
DAVID J. HEGGEM JR., Ed.D., Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs.
HOOVER, GARY A., Ph.D. Assistant Dean for Faculty and Graduate Student Development.
TOM CANTERBURY, B.S., Registrar.
First date refers to original appointment to the University. Second date, if any, refers to date of appointment to title listed.
Culverhouse School of Accountancy
STONE, MARY S., Ph.D. (Illinois), C.P.A. (Florida). Director of the Culverhouse School of Accountancy, Hugh Culverhouse Endowed Chair in Accounting, and Professor of Accounting, 1981, 2004.
ALBRIGHT, THOMAS L., Ph.D. (Tennessee), C.P.A. (California). J. Reese Phifer Faculty Fellow and Professor of Accounting, 1990, 2002.
BALDWIN, AMELIA A., Ph.D. (Virginia Tech). Associate Professor of Accounting, 1999.
BINDON, KATHLEEN J., Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State), C.P.A. (Florida). Associate Professor of Accounting, 1979, 1997.
CHEN, KEJI, Ph.D. (Ohio State), C.P.A. (Taiwan). Assistant Professor of Accounting, 2003
DEZOORT, F. TODD, Ph.D. (Alabama). Professional Advisory Board Faculty Fellow and Professor of Accounting, 2001, 2006.
DUGAN, MICHAEL T., D.B.A. (Tennessee), C.P.A. (Louisiana). Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting, 1985, 2002.
HARTFIELD, RICHARD C., Ph.D. (Florida), C.P.A. (Texas). Assistant Professor of Accounting, 2006.
HOUSTON, RICHARD W., Ph.D. (Indiana), C.P.A. (Tennessee). Professor of Accounting, 1995, 2006.
INGRAM, ROBERT W., Ph.D. (Texas Tech), C.P.A. (Texas). Senior Associate Dean and Steven J. Ross–Hugh F. Culverhouse Endowed Chair of Accountancy, 1985, 2004.
KEE, ROBERT C., D.B.A. (Florida State), C.M.A. Joe Lane Professor of Accounting, 1979, 2003, 2004.
MASON, JOHN O., Ph.D. (Missouri), C.P.A. (Alabama, Louisiana). Professor of Accounting, 1968, 1977.
MCKINNEY, LISA HUGHES, M.T.A. (Alabama), C.P.A. (Alabama). Instructor of Accounting, 2003.
REITENGA, AUSTIN, Ph.D. (Kentucky), C.P.A. (Texas), C.M.A. (Texas). Assistant Professor of Accounting, 2006.
ROBBINS, WALTER A., D.B.A. (Tennessee), C.P.A. (Tennessee, Virginia). Professor of Accounting, 1981, 1992.
SCHNEE, EDWARD J., Ph.D. (Michigan State), C.P.A. (Kentucky). Culverhouse Professor of Accounting, 1982, 1995.
TAYLOR, GARY K., Ph.D. (Ohio State), C.P.A. (Ohio). Associate Professor of Accounting, 1996, 2002.
Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies
HELMS, BILLY P., Ph.D. (Tennessee). Professor of Finance and Head of the Department of Economics, Finance, and Legal Studies, 1973, 1988.
AGRAWAL, ANUP, Ph.D. (Pittsburgh). William A. Powell Jr. Chair of Banking and Finance and Professor of Finance, 1999.
BROOKS, ROBERT, Ph.D. (Florida). SouthTrust Professor of Financial Management and Professor of Finance, 1989, 1997.
CARROLL, CAROLYN A., Ph.D. (Illinois). Associate Professor of Finance, 1984, 1993.
COOK, DOUGLAS O., Ph.D. (Texas). Ehney A. Camp Jr. Endowed Chair of Finance and Investments and Professor of Finance, 2004.
COVER, JAMES P., Ph.D. (Virginia). Young J. Boozer Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow and Professor of Economics, 1982, 2000.
DOWNS, THOMAS, Ph.D. (Purdue). Associate Professor of Finance and Angus R. and David J. Cooper Endowed Faculty Excellence Fellow, 1989, 2001.
ELDER, HAROLD W., Ph.D. (VPI&SU). Professor of Economics, 1981, 2000.
ENDERS, WALTER, Ph.D. (Columbia). Lee Bidgood Chair of Economics and Finance and Professor of Economics, 2000.
GUP, BENTON E., Ph.D. (Cincinnati). Robert Hunt Cochrane/Alabama Bankers Association Chair of Banking and Professor of Finance, 1983, 1989.
HOOVER, GARY A., Ph.D. (Washington). Assistant Dean for Faculty and Graduate Student Development and Assistant Professor of Economics, 1998, 2005.
LEATHERS, CHARLES G., Ph.D. (Oklahoma). Professor of Economics, 1968, 1975.
LEE, JUNSOO, Ph.D. (Michigan State). Professor of Economics, 2003.
LIGON, JAMES A., Ph.D. (Pennsylvania). Russell Professor of Business Education and Professor of Finance, 1990, 2004.
MCLEOD, ROBERT W., Ph.D. (Texas), C.F.P., C.F.A., C.L.U. A.V.A. Director, General Business Programs, John S. Bickley Faculty Fellow, and Professor of Finance, 1978, 2005.
MISIOLEK, WALTER S., Ph.D. (Cornell). Professor of Economics and Dwight Harrigan Endowed Faculty Fellow in Natural Resource Economics, 1975, 2004.
PAGE, FRANK H., JR., Ph.D. (Illinois). J. Reese Phifer Faculty Fellow in Economics and Finance and Professor of Finance, 1991, 2005.
PECORINO, PAUL, Ph.D. (Duke). J. Reese Phifer Faculty Fellow and Professor of Economics, 1994, 2001.
PRODAN, RUXANDRA, Ph.D. (Houston). Assistant Professor of Economics, 2005.
SCHLESINGER, HARRIS, Ph.D. (Illinois). Frank Park Samford Chair of Insurance and Professor of Finance, 1987.
SILVER, J. LEW, Ph.D. (Duke). Associate Professor of Economics, 1990.
TEMIMI, AKRAM, Ph.D. (Illinois). Board of Visitors Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor of Economics, 1996, 2002.
ZUMPANO, LEONARD, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania State). Chair of Real Estate and Professor of Finance, 1975, 1988.
Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science
CONERLY, MICHAEL D., Ph.D. (Southern Methodist). Head of the Department of Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science, and the Fred and Martha Bostick Faculty Fellow, 1982, 2005.
ADAMS, B. MICHAEL, Ph.D. (University of Southwestern Louisiana). Professor of Statistics and Director of the Applied Statistics Program, 1989, 2005.
BARRETT, BRUCE E., Ph.D. (Clemson). Associate Professor of Statistics and the Young J. Boozer Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, 1989, 1995.
CHAKRABORTI, S., Ph.D. (SUNY–Buffalo). Professor of Statistics, 1984, 1995.
DUGGAN, EVAN W., Ph.D. (Georgia State). Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, 1998, 2004.
GRAY, J. BRIAN, Ph.D. (Clemson). Professor of Statistics and the James I. Harrison Family Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, 1990, 1999.
HALE, DAVID P., Ph.D. (Wisconsin–Milwaukee). Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and William White McDonald Family Distinguished Faculty Fellow and Director, Aging Infrastructure Systems Center of Excellence, 1995, 2000.
HALE, JOANNE E., Ph.D. (Texas Tech). Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, 1995, 2001.
HARDIN, J. MICHAEL, Ph.D. (Alabama). Professor of Statistics, 2001.
KACMAR, CHARLES J., Ph.D. (Texas A&M). Associate Professor of Management Information Systems, 2004.
MALLOY, ALISHA D., Ph.D. (Georgia State). Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, 2002.
MANSFIELD, EDWARD R., Ph.D. (Southern Methodist). Professor of Statistics, 1975, 1998.
MCMANUS, DENISE J., Ph.D. (Auburn). Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems, 2005.
MILLER, DAVID M., Ph.D. (Georgia Institute of Technology). J. Reese Phifer Faculty Fellow and Professor of Management Science and Director, Alabama Productivity Center, 1983, 1985.
MITTENTHAL, JOHN, Ph.D. (Michigan). Associate Professor of Management Science, 1994, 1997.
SCHMIDT, CHARLES P., Ph.D. (Chicago). Professor of Management Science, 1984, 1998.
SHARPE, R. SHANE, Ph.D. (Texas Tech). Associate Professor of Management Information Systems and Director of the Computer-Based Honors Program, 1991, 1997.
SOX, CHARLES, Ph.D. (Cornell). Professor of Management Science and University Chair in Manufacturing Management and Coordinator of Management Science and Operations Management, 2002, 2003.
WEAVER, JERRY R., Ph.D. (Tennessee). Associate Professor of Management Science, 1980, 1986.
Management and Marketing
MORGAN, ROBERT, Ph.D. (Texas Tech). Professor of Marketing, Head of the Department of Management and Marketing, and Reese Phifer Faculty Fellow, 1991, 2005.
ALLAWAY, ARTHUR W., Ph.D. (Texas). Professor of Marketing and M. Thomas Collins Endowed Faculty Fellow in E-Commerce, 1982, 2003.
BACHRACH, DANIEL, Ph.D. (Indiana). Assistant Professor of Management, 2002.
BEATTY, SHARON E., Ph.D. (Oregon). Professor of Marketing and J. Reese Phifer Faculty Fellow, 1986, 1998.
CAMPBELL, KIM, Ph.D. (Louisiana State University). Associate Professor of Management Communication and Derrell Thomas Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, 1997, 2001.
CASHMAN, JAMES F., Ph.D. (Illinois). John R. Miller Professor of Management and Coordinator of Management Programs, 1975, 2002.
DAVIS, JULLET, Ph.D. (Penn State). Assistant Professor of Health Care Management, 1999.
DAVIS, LENITA, Ph.D. (Cincinnati). Assistant Professor of Marketing, 2003.
D'SOUZA, GILES, Ph.D. (Texas–Dallas). Associate Professor of Marketing, 1990, 1997.
DULEK, RONALD E., Ph.D. (Purdue). John R. Miller Professor of Management, 1977, 2002.
ELLINGER, ALEX, Ph.D. (Georgia). Associate Professor of Marketing and Derrell Thomas Teaching Excellence Faculty Fellow, 2003.
FERGUSON, CARL E., JR., Ph.D. (Missouri). Professor of Marketing and Associate Dean of Research and Technology, 1975, 1999.
FRANKE, GEORGE, Ph.D. (North Carolina). Professor of Marketing and J. Reese Phifer Fellow, 1994, 2002.
HILL, JOHN S., Ph.D. (Georgia). Miller Professor of Management, 1982, 1995.
HILTON, CHADWICK B., Ph.D. (Tennessee). Associate Professor of Management Communication, Director of International Business Programs, and Miles Professor in the College of Commerce, 1986, 1998.
JOHNSON, DIANE, Ph.D. (Cornell). Associate Professor of Management and Miles-Rose Professor of Management, 1997, 2002.
KACMAR, K. MICHELLE, Ph.D. (Texas A&M). Durr-Fillauer Chair of Business Ethics and Professor of Management, 2004.
LOHRKE, FRANZ, Ph.D. (Louisiana State). Assistant Professor, 2000.
MARINO, LOU, Ph.D. (Indiana). Associate Professor of Management, 1997, 2002.
MASON, J. BARRY, Ph.D. (Alabama). Dean and Russell Professor of Business Administration, 1967, 1988.
MOTES, WILLIAM H., Ph.D. (South Carolina). Professor of Marketing, 1981, 1991.
MOTHERSBAUGH, DAVID, Ph.D. (Pittsburgh). Associate Professor of Marketing, Coordinator of Marketing Programs, and James D. Nabors Instructional Excellence Faculty Fellow, 1995, 2005.
POWELL, BEN, Ph.D. (Wharton). Assistant Professor of Management, 2001.
REYNOLDS, KRISTY, Ph.D. (Alabama). Associate Professor of Marketing and Bruno Professor of Marketing, 2005.
RICHEY, GLENN, Ph.D. (Oklahoma). Assistant Professor of Marketing, 2003.
SAVAGE, GRANT, Ph.D. (Ohio State). Richard M. Scrushy/HealthSouth Chair and Professor of Health Care Management, 1999.
SCOTT, CLYDE J., Ph.D. (Minnesota). Associate Professor of Management, 1981, 1982.
STRICKLAND, A. J., III, Ph.D. (Georgia State). Professor of Management, 1969, 1982.
WILLIAMS, ERIC, Ph.D. (SUNY–Buffalo). Associate Professor of Health Care Management and Miles Professor in the College of Commerce, 1999, 2002.
BAIN, TREVOR, Ph.D. (California–Berkeley). Professor Emeritus of Management, 1974, 2000.
BAKLANOFF, ERIC, Ph.D. (Ohio State). Professor Emeritus of Economics, 1969, 1992.
BARRON, F. HUTTON, Ph.D. (Pennsylvania). Professor Emeritus of Management Science, 1983, 2000.
BICKLEY, JOHN S., M.B.A., Ph.D. (Wisconsin). Professor Emeritus of Insurance, 1968, 1986.
CARGILE, BARRY R., Ph.D. (Missouri), C.P.A. (Illinois). Associate Professor Emeritus of Accounting, 1979, 2003.
CORRIHER, J. D., M.B.A. (Indiana), Ph.D. (Alabama). Assistant Professor Emeritus of Accounting, 1956, 1987.
CRAMER, DALE L., M.A., Ph.D. (Louisiana State). Professor Emeritus of Economics, 1958, 1988.
DRAKE, ALBERT E., Ph.D. (Illinois). Professor Emeritus of Statistics, 1966, 1992.
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Right of self-defense
Dear Editor:
Fred Nagel (letter, Nov. 24) spewed his usual rant of hatred for Israel and in sympathy for the poor peaceful Hamas folks who were raining rockets down on Israel. Hatred of Israel and Jews is certainly not new in world history and Nagel isn't the first or last to take that position.
After over 2,000 years of exile from their homeland, modern Israel was created by the United Nations in 1947 at the same time as it created an even larger Arab state in the area they share. The Arabs never accepted the idea of Jews on the land and proceeded to launch five wars to eliminate the new nation. Israel occupies one-five-hundred-twelfth of the land that the Arabs and non-Arab Muslims occupy in the Middle East. Israel has no oil or other valuable mineral deposits such as the others do. Only vile hatred can explain why they want Jews off of this scrap of land. What does Nagel not understand about the right of self-defense?
If Nagel's position is that the Arabs have a prior claim to the land (which they do not), then he should deed his home over to the first Native American he finds.
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Lower Manhattan is filled with can't-miss events and activities, many of them free. Read the below to learn what's going on, and be sure to check back, as we'll be adding new listings throughout the season.
The first of many hints that Accomplice is no ordinary tour comes in the form of an anonymous confirmation call about "that thing you're doing tomorrow," complete with instructions to meet near a red boat at South Street Seaport and, of course, to keep your plans secret. Indeed, while there's ample walking and sightseeing during this interactive theater experience, the "guides" remain utterly committed to their roles while enlisting participants' help as accessories to a nefarious criminal plot. For more information, visit accomplicetheshow.com.
Ongoing (Tuesdays and Thursdays)
Bowling Green Greenmarket
Every Tuesday and Thursday year-round, local farmers sell fresh produce and other edible homemade goodies at the Bowling Green plaza. The market runs from 8am to 5pm. For more information, visit grownyc.org.
Children's Museum of the Arts
This museum nurtures young artists and displays their work. Hands-on workshops taught by working artists give budding creative folk the chance to develop their skills in the visual and performing arts while also, of course, having fun. For more information, visit cmany.org.
Dining on Stone Street
The City's oldest paved street (at least according to legend) hosts a plethora of dining and drinking establishments. Enjoy everything from pizza to pub fare to upscale grub (not to mention beer, and plenty of it). This stretch of Lower Manhattan is a lively after-work spot. For more information, see our guide to Lower Manhattan.
Free Ferry Rides on the Staten Island Ferry
More than a means of transportation, the Staten Island Ferry is an attraction unto itself. For no charge, visitors can take a 25-minute voyage by water from Lower Manhattan to Staten Island, glimpsing the Statue of Liberty and stunning vistas of New York Harbor and the Manhattan skyline. For more information, visit siferry.com.
Free Lower Manhattan Walking Tours beginning at the statue of the charging bull
Among the many attractions covered on this free tour are Federal Hall, Wall Street, Trinity Church, Fraunces Tavern and the Brooklyn Bridge. For more information, visit freetoursbyfoot.com.
Free Tours at Federal Hall National Memorial
Lower Manhattan's Federal Hall served as the first US Capitol Building, the site of George Washington's first inauguration and the place where the Bill of Rights was officially passed. Though the original building has since been demolished, the current structure—built as the US Customs House in 1842—serves as a national memorial operated by the National Park Service. Brush up on your American History 101 at Federal Hall with a free tour (either on your own or with a guide); no reservations necessary. For more information, visit nps.gov.
Free Tours at the Federal Reserve
Reserve your spot at least a week, if not months, in advance for this tour of the Fed, the largest and most influential all the banks in the Federal Reserve System. Get an overview of the bank's operations, gain admission to the bank's onsite museum and, best of all, enjoy a guided tour of the vault, 80 feet below street level, which contains around 7,000 tons of gold bullion. To paraphrase Gordon Gekko, that ain't exactly chump change. For more information, visit newyorkfed.org.
Free Tours at Tweed Courthouse
Named for the infamous Boss Tweed—one of the most corrupt and, lamentably, most powerful figures to ever take up politics in NYC—Tweed Courthouse is one of the City's most impressive architectural landmarks. Explore the building, which today is the headquarters for the Department of Education, with the help of a seasoned guide who will provide enlightening insights into the building's grand courtrooms, soaring rotunda and intricate design details. For more information, visit nyc.gov.
Ongoing (Tuesdays)
Juilliard Artists at 180 Maiden Lane
Every Tuesday, select music students from the Juilliard School perform an hour of free music at this office building in the Financial District. For more information, visit nyc-arts.org.
Ongoing (Winter)
Liberty View Ice Rink at Robert F. Wagner Jr. Park
This 60-by-120-foot rink, located in Battery Park City, affords skaters views of the Statue of Liberty and New York Harbor. Twirl around the ice, learn to play hockey or just enjoy the scene. For more information, visit libertyviewicerink.com.
Museum of American Finance
The Museum of American Finance (MOAF) celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of America in its financial capital. Combining historical artifacts with interactive displays, the museum takes visitors through the story of Wall Street from its beginnings through today. Both educational and interesting, the museum is a great place for kids and adults to learn about money, markets and the economy. Throughout the winter, MOAF will host a number of special events, including walking tours and informative talks. For more information, visit moaf.org.
National Museum of the American Indian–New York
The Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian–New York features year-round exhibitions, dance and music performances, children's workshops, family and school programs, film festivals and video screenings that present the diversity of the native people of the Americas and the strength of their cultures from the earliest times to the present. It's located in a splendid Beaux-Arts building, one of the museum's three national locations. For more information, visit nmai.si.edu.
9/11 Memorial
The 9/11 Memorial is a tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and February 26, 1993, at the World Trade Center in NYC, near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon in Washington, DC. The memorial includes two reflecting pools, each nearly an acre in size, located within the footprints of the former Twin Towers. They feature the largest man-made waterfalls in North America and, when fully complete, will be surrounded by a grove of more than 400 oak trees. Admission to the memorial is free but requires the reservation of a visitor pass; reservations can be made at 911memorial.org.
New Amsterdam Market at Fulton Fish Market
New Amsterdam Market is held every Sunday, 11am to 4pm, at the historic old Fulton Fish Market near the South Street Seaport. The market brings together butchers, bakers, grocers and other regional vendors and is steadily adding to its prepared-food lineup. New Amsterdam also has themed days at the market that highlight different kinds of food—from cured meats to hot breads, jarred products, even imported organic stone-ground chocolate. For more information, visit newamsterdammarket.org.
New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion
A gift from the Netherlands in celebration of the 400th anniversary (in 2009) of Henry Hudson's arrival to what would become New York City, the New Amsterdam Plein & Pavilion is an "outdoor living room," complete with ample shade and a visitor information booth, and is conveniently juxtaposed with transportation hub Peter Minuit Plaza. It's definitely worth stopping by and taking a look at the Pavilion's space-age architecture. For more information, visit nyc.gov/parks.
New York Water Taxi
Many of New York City's most famous landmarks are best seen from the water—the famous skyline, the Brooklyn Bridge and, of course, the Statue of Liberty. New York Water Taxi offers one-hour guided harbor tours, sunset cruises and the only hop-on/hop-off boat transit, with stops along the NY waterfront. Visitors can enjoy a luxury trip aboard the Zephyr Statue of Liberty Express, which departs from Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport. For more information, visit nywatertaxi.com.
The Skyscraper Museum
Located in Battery Park City, The Skyscraper Museum pays homage to the City's tall-building history, with an especially close look at the development of the downtown skyline and at NYC's place in the context of modern architecture. Enjoy photographs, mini-replicas, book talks and educational programs highlighting New York City's high-rise history. The Skyscraper Museum also hosts a series of Saturday-morning family programs. For more information, visit skyscraper.org.
Ongoing (Tuesdays and Fridays)
Staten Island Ferry Terminal Greenmarket
Tuesdays and Fridays year-round (with some exceptions), local farmers sell fresh produce and other edible homemade goodies inside the Whitehall Ferry Terminal building. The market runs from 8am to 7pm. For more information, visit grownyc.org.
Statue Cruises
Due to the temporary closures of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island in the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Statue Cruises is offering two separate sightseeing excursions that include close passes by Lady Liberty. Now available are the 60-minute Statue of Liberty Harbor Cruise and the 60-minute Premium Harbor Cruise (aboard the state-of-the-art yacht Hornblower Hybrid). Both feature narration and food for purchase. All cruises depart and land in Battery Park, and there are no stops in between. CityPass and the New York Pass are accepted. For more information, visit statuecruises.com.
The Wall Street Experience
Explore world-famous financial landmarks such as the New York Stock Exchange, Federal Reserve and Wall Street guided by real Wall Street insiders. While meandering through the narrow, winding streets of Lower Manhattan, you will hear exclusive stories from "inside the trenches"—the kind of titillating stuff about the financial crisis that has scored extensive news coverage for this tour, which aims to demystify and personify Wall Street. Bring your camera and your questions. For more information, visit thewallstreetexperience.com.
Wall Street Walks
Become an industry insider with a walking tour of the world's financial capital. Wall Street Walks provides guided walking tours in Lower Manhattan, focusing on the financial and stock markets, as well as on American and New York history. Tour guides all have real-life Wall Street experience and can separate truth from legend as they recount stories, explore architecture and teach the history of Wall Street and New York City. For more information, visit wallstreetwalks.com.
Wine Classes at New York Vintners
Enjoy the weekly Wine 101 classes offered by this downtown wine shop. Seating is limited and fills up fast, so make sure to book in advance. For more information, visit newyorkvintners.com.


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we love this in my house and I think everyone else is nuts if they didnt like it. And you most use the dressing and add some of your favorite seasonings for your steak. I make this all the time for kids, friends and family and everyone has liked it.
I really don't understand the low reviews on this recipe, I make it without the onions, and just marinate the steak, and it's OUTSTANDING! The flavor is just out of the world and impresses every time! I serve it with some roasted tomatoes and it's better than a restaurant.
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DC Council discusses Freedom Rock®
Not necessarily opposed to the idea, but concerned that taxpayer dollars could be better spent, the Dakota City Council delayed action on approving any city funds to go toward painting a "Freedom Rock" in Humboldt County.
The matter was brought before the council by local VFW Commander Dave Lee. Lee had spoken to the Humboldt County Board of Supervisors earlier this month about the matter. Lee said that Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II, the painter of the Freedom Rock in Adair County, would like to paint a rock in each of Iowa's ninety-nine counties, to honor veterans.
Dakota City Mayor Don Faltinson said the $5,000 Sorensen plans to charge, with the addition of travel expenses, lodging and food—could be a total cost of $6,500 or more, and could be an incurred cost every four to six years, given the expected lifespan of the paint used for the mural.
"Ninety-eight counties times $5,000 is $490,000. That's money I feel should go to the vets and not that person (the artist, Sorensen)," the Dakota City mayor said.
"It's a tribute to the veterans. To me, what he makes off it doesn't make any difference. He's contributing to the veterans by doing the work. Between the two of us, the local VFW and the American Legion posts, we will maintain the thing," Lee said.
"I'd like to see a bigger monument at the courthouse. For years, we've been trying to get something, and this is a starting point," Lee said.
Council members Barb Nelson and Billy Fort tended to agree with Faltinson's assessment. The council agreed to table any final action on the matter until its March 13 meeting.


text: That's nice. Well laid out. As a random thought, I wonder what would happen if you added a light ink wash to the hill-filled areas around the parts that are underground, fading them out as you go toward the surface areas. Hmm. I think I like the other one better for the challenge. I'm getting a kick out of finding all the different traps.


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