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Alumnae Benefits
How to access your benefits:
Alumnae must obtain an alumnae card, which verifies status as a graduate. Click here to apply for your card. Alumnae can receive a card by contacting the Office of Alumnae Relations at 518-244-2242 or via email at [email protected]
Benefits Include:
- Admissions/Tuition Benefits
- Alumnae Legacy Scholarships
- Recreation and Fitness Facilities
- Academic Computing Centers
- Career Services
- Alumnae Publications
- Library Access
- Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance Program
Admissions/Tuition Benefits
Alumnae/i of Russell Sage College, Sage College of Albany (formerly Sage JCA), and the School of Professional & Continuing Education (formerly Sage After Work or Sage Evening College) are eligible for a 10% discount of their first 6 credit hours at Sage Graduate School, as well as an application fee waiver.
Alumnae/i Legacy Scholarships
The Sage Colleges Alumnae/Alumni Award is valued at $2,000/year, is given to first-time, full-time freshmen or transfer students (accepted to Russell Sage College or Sage College of Albany) whose parents or grandparents graduated from one of The Sage Colleges. This award is renewable for up to 3 additional years provided that the student remain in good academic standing and maintains full-time status. (Total possible award $8,000)
Recreation and Fitness Facilities
All the facilities listed below regardless of which campus they are located on, are available for use by all Sage Colleges alumni for an annual fee of $100. For more information, contact the Recreation Department at 518-244-2416.
- Fitness Centers:
- THE FITSTOP: Located on the lower level of the Kahl Campus Center, Albany Campus
- McKinstry Fitness Center: Located on the ground floor of McKinstry Hall, Troy Campus
- Pool
- Located in Hart Hall, Troy Campus
- Group Fitness Classes:
- Structured recreation opportunities are offered on both campuses and may include Zumba, Yoga, Karate Fitness, Bootcamp, circuit training and many more, all taught by certified instructors.
*Please note that all facilities have limited hours during breaks and are closed on days that The Sage Colleges are closed.
Check out the McKinstry Fitness Center: http://www.sage.edu/studentlife/fitness/mckinstry/
Academic Computing Centers
Alumnae have access to the computer labs in Froman Hall on the Albany campus (518-292-1913) and in the lower level of Bush Memorial on the Troy campus (518-244-2352). Contact each lab for hours of operation and information on the technology available, or visit the Sage Computer Centers webpage.
Career Services
The Sage Colleges is committed to serving its alumnae through a variety of career development services. Graduates are welcome at the two Career Planning offices - on the third floor in the Shea Learning Center on the Troy Campus and on the third floor of the library in Albany. Alumnae can receive assistance with their resume, cover letter, statement of purpose, networking, interviewing skills, job search, graduate school applications, personality/interest assessments of career fit, and other career guidance surrounding career/job change and re-entering the workforce. Full-time and part-time employment leads are always available, and alumnae can review and apply for current job, internship, and volunteer opportunities via SAGELink.
Alumnae can access career information through the Career Planning website, which will continue to be updated in an effort improve the resources available to its constituencies. Links to career sites and employment opportunities, career handbooks (on resume writing, cover letter writing, interviewing, networking and more) as well as information on how to research employers, salary information, cost of living comparisons, and relocation information are available on-line. Regular updates with information about job leads and career-related information are also shared via Facebook (Sage Office of Career Planning) and Twitter (@SageCareer).
Alumnae can also volunteer to participate in programs such as job shadowing, internships and career panels. They can also recruit on campus, post jobs, offer internships, and participate in the annual Career Fairs as an employer. Career Planning would also love to hear about your career development and endeavors since graduating from The Sage Colleges, as the Office has begun to highlight alumnae career stories to share with current students and alumnae.
To make an appointment with a counselor, call 518-244-2272 on the Troy Campus, or 518-292-1793 on the Albany Campus. Career Counselors can also be reached at their e-mail addresses posted on the web pages. Alumnae may also receive assistance and resume/cover letter critiques via e-mail and telephone. Evening appointments can be arranged.
Alumnae Publications
The Office of Communications produces the following alumnae/i publications:
Connections, for Russell Sage College alumnae
Sage Horizons, the magazine for alumni of all The Sage Colleges.
Library Access
Alumnae have access to both the Troy and Albany campus libraries. Specific information about alumnae access to the library can be found here: Alumnae Access to Library Resources
In Troy, the Library is located in the Shea Learning Center at 40 Ferry Street and can be reached by calling 518-244-2249.
In Albany, the library is located at 140 New Scotland Avenue, between Froman Hall and the residence hall. Alumni Access to the Albany Campus Library is possible during all hours of regular operation. To contact the Albany campus library, please call 518-292-1721.
Auto, Home, and Renters Insurance Program
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*Discounts and savings are available where state laws and regulations allow, and may vary by state. To the extent permitted by law, applicants are individually underwritten; not all applicants may qualify.


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These make an easy transition for converting older 27 inch wheeled bikes to 700 wheels. Easy bolt on set up. Had no problems with install. Work great.
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I bought these brakes for my 1980 Schwinn that was converted to 700c. They worked perfectly. The catch was they are made for the recessed nut, not the older traditional nut that I have on the back of my bike. My front fork has been updated and it worked great. I took a chance and ordered a front brake for the rear to get a longer bolt for the older style nut. It worked perfectly. If you go this route, just make sure to flip the pads around on the rear. The reach isn't so long, but is exactly as advertised in the description. Measure your bikes and do your research before you review things poorly for being exactly as advertised.
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OJAI, Calif. — The Oregon Ducks finished up play at the Pac-12 Championships on Friday afternoon in Ojai, Calif.
Oregon's 75th-ranked doubles duo of Patricia Skowronski and Nicole Long lost a nail-biting 9-7 match to Arizona State's No. 2 seed and 28th-ranked combination of Jacqueline Cako and Nicole Smith in the championship draw.
In the invitational draw, Julia Metzger and Pascale Neubert lost to UC Davis' Callie Craig and Sarah Pham, who were seeded second in the draw.
Metzger was the lone player who posted a singles win on day one of the Pac-12 Championships. However, she fell to USC's Ellie Yates (6-2, 6-3) in the Round of 16 of the singles invitational today. Metzger wraps up her season with a team-best 17 dual singles wins, including six in conference play.
Oregon finished the regular season at 13-10 overall. The 13 wins were the most in the seven-year tenure of head coach Paul Reber.
For more Oregon tennis coverage, please visit GoDucks.com or follow along on Twitter @OregonWTennis.


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Fly fishing's supposed to be a gentle sport, where you revel in the solitude of nature, telling life's everyday hassles they can kiss your ass while you're on the river.
Sadly, you might not have much access to that river if the Siskiyou County Board of Supervisors's proposed Natural Resources Plan declares the Upper Sacramento, McCloud, Shasta and Scott Rivers as "Non-Navigable."
That means you'll have no right to wade or fish those rivers between the high water marks — rights you've enjoyed (until now). (The adjacent landowner owns the streambed on non-navigable rivers).
Will you lose the right to wade the Upper Sacramento and McCloud Rivers?
Of course, one of the tests of "navigability" is whether the waterway has been used for commerce in the past, and the Upper Sacramento has definitely been used for commerce.
In other words, the Sisikiyou County Board of Supervisors wants to limit your legal right to access the Upper Sacramento between the high water marks.
Wow. Stream access issues finally come home to the Trout Underground.
Feeling gentle and relaxed? I'm not. I'm pissed.
The Cuckoo's Nest
Politics up here are byzantine, and while the south end of the county is where all the growth is occurring — especially in sustainable industries — the power rests up north. Controlled largely by ranchers, agriculture, timber, mining interests, etc, the concept is they're willing to manage natural resources for the good of those few constituencies while the rest of us — including fly fishermen — can basically kiss their ass.
If you think that's an overreaction, then read these selected paragraphs from the draft version of the County's Proposed Natural Resources Plan:
- Siskiyou County opposes any additional designations of Wild and Scenic Rivers in the County;
- All rivers in Siskiyou County with the exception of the Klamath River, are recognized as non-navigable streams, with bed and banks owned as private property by adjacent landowners. The Klamath River has been declared as ?navigable,? however, private property rights in mineral claims in the bed and banks are recognized;
They also want to classify in-stream suction dredge mining as an entirely "benign" activity, and get a load of these gifts to cattle ranchers:
- Current grazing allotments shall be continued and principally managed to produce forage to support maximum carrying capacity by domestic livestock;
- Traditional use of grazing allotments for livestock grazing will take precedence over other competing uses;
And if you think "competing uses" includes fisheries, you're right.
There is nothing good for fishermen or the environment in this crazy document, which is bascially an anti-environmental manifesto from the early 90's "Wise Use" movement — one filled with gifts to extractive industries (mining & timber), cattle interests, agriculture, etc.
(Can anyone explain why the rights of suction dredge miners are so carefully protected when fishermen receive no significant mention?)
It's a divisive screed, and even the timber guys think it's too restrictive. It also ignores all the progress that's been made in recent years by ranchers and environmental groups working together.
Finally, it's attempting to control things which this county has absolutely no jurisdiction over — a state of affairs which guarantees gridlock and lawsuits.
Sound good yet? No, not to me either.
Protect Public Access on the Upper Sac and McCloud
Contact the County Supervisors (e-mail or call — contact information below) and let them know you don't support the Environmental Resources Plan, and that if enacted, it will harm the sustainable tourist economy in Siskiyou County.
The first two Supervisors actually sit on the committee (Armstrong is driving this policy), and if you only contact two people, they're the two. (My advice? Send e-mails to everyone, but call Kobseff and Armstrong.)
Michael Kobseff
(530) 918-9128
Marcia Armstrong
(530) 468-2824
LaVada Erickson (she's on our side, but isolated politically)
(530) 926-1285
Jim Cook (McCloud representative — let him know how much the town stands to lose)
(530) 459-0459
Bill Overman
(530) 842-5389
I know you guys get a dozen e-mails a day asking you to take action, but for anyone who fishes the Upper Sacramento, McCloud, Scott, Shasta Rivers, this one's worth a few minutes.
Even if the "non-navigable" designation is thrown out, the other provisions are ridiculous, wholly unbalanced, and will ultimately damage our fisheries.
This is only the tip of this very messy, messy thing, with lots more to come. See you in the political arena, Tom Chandler.
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Boston Children's has launched the world's 1st program dedicated to offering hand transplants to children who qualify.
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December 4, 2012
Boston, Mass.— Boston Children's Hospital today was named a 2012 Leapfrog Top Children's Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a national organization using the collective leverage of large purchasers of health care to initiate breakthrough improvements in the safety, quality, and affordability of health care for Americans. For the fifth consecutive year, Boston Children's is the only pediatric hospital in New England to receive the distinction.
Boston Children's was selected as a Top Hospital out of nearly 1200 hospitals participating in The Leapfrog Group's annual survey. The selection is based on the results of the survey, which measures hospitals' performance on patient safety and quality, focusing on three critical areas of hospital care: how patients fare, resource use, and management structures in place to prevent errors.
As a 2012 award-winner, Boston Children's met the following standards for safe, high quality care: a Quality Score of 90 or better as calculated through Leapfrog's Hospital Recognition Program. The score includes Leapfrog's standards for preventing medication errors (CPOE), ICU Physician Staffing, Safe Practices, Never Events, and in some cases preventing hospital-acquired conditions such as infections. Hospitals with high quality scores have demonstrated strict adherence to Leapfrog's safety and quality standards.
Rob Graham
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Founded in 1869 as a 20-bed hospital for children, Boston Children's Hospital is the primary pediatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and the largest provider of health care to Massachusetts children. In addition to 395 pediatric and adolescent inpatient beds and 228 outpatient programs, Boston Children's houses the world's largest research enterprise based at a pediatric medical center, where its discoveries benefit both children and adults. More than 1,100 scientists, including nine members of the National Academy of Sciences, 11 members of the Institute of Medicine and nine members of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute comprise Boston Children's research community. For more information about the hospital visit: www.childrenshospital.org/newsroom.
The future of pediatrics will be forged by thinking differently, breaking paradigms and joining together in a shared vision of tackling the toughest challenges before us."


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The words 'Straight to Video' usually inspire fear and cringing throughout film fans all across the land even though every once in a while a diamond emerges out of the rough. Sadly "Behind Enemy Lines: SEAL Team 8" doesn't quite pass muster as while the first two acts of this film are actually pretty passable but as it wraps up it descends into absolute nonsense.
On an unsanctioned mission in Africa, a covert team of Navy SEAL's is sent to locate a secret mining operation and prevent the sale of weapons grade uranium to international terrorists. The stakes are higher than ever, and so is the body count as SEA Team 8 must fight their way through the treacherous Congo in order to secure the uranium, expose the unknown buyer and defuse this incredible threat.
It's a movie that sets off reasonably enough as a workable action flick in the vein of some of the more iconic films of the 1980's, but when the 3rd act of "Behind Enemy Lines: SEAL Team 8" just goes off on some ridiculous and wild tangents, it's hard for even the most diehard action cinema fan to over look the silliness.
Director and co-writer Roel Reine has developed himself a solid reputation as someone who can generate some genuine action cinema on a budget in a short time frame but some of the script choices range from questionable to kind of ludicrous. Serving as his own director of photography, Reine gets right into the fire fight leaning heavily on stunt teams and practical effects to put us into the moment and considering the lack of time and resources he usually has on a project his team comes up with some commendable results. It's certainly good enough as it apes and borrows some tropes from some of the cold war action movies of the 1980's with some quality editing and passing that never lags letting the story move along, however it just has one too many moments of out and out absurdity as the third act devolves into a crazy western/Hong Kong actioner as the last SEAL standing ends up taking on an entire city to save a friend only to deliver a half assed maudlin speech about the horrors of war as the bad guy ends up dying in one of the cheesiest ways I've seen in recent memory.
It's a mostly unknown ensemble by North American standards and while the material certainly doesn't challenge any of the actors involved, no one gets embarrassed either. Tom Sizemore essentially steps into the Gene Hackman role from the first film and probably did all of his shots in a couple of days, while Brit, Lex Shrapnel (seriously that's his name) stepped into the action leading man slot reasonably well.
Picture and sound quality are solid while the special features on this BD release include three behind the scenes featurettes and a feature length audio commentary track from director Roel Reine.
At the end of the day, "Behind Enemy Lines: SEAL Team 8" is OK if it comes on TV on a lazy Sunday afternoon but it's hardly anything that you need to chase down.
2 out of 5 stars.
"Behind Enemy Lines: SEAL Team 8" is now available for purchase on DVD and Blu-Ray from major retailers like amazon.ca and HMV.
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Mon., Mar. 28, 2011
The Harmony of Nations
7:30PM, Palmer Memorial Episcopal Church
6221 Main Street (77030)
Trio Sonnerie, Monica Huggett's longest running and smallest group, comes from the UK to present the choicest pick of Europe's chamber music from the Baroque period. Biber's astonishing "Mystery Sonatas" for virtuoso violin contrast with exquisitely refined French music for viola da gamba and sprightly tunes from Jacobean England. Of course, the Harmony of Nations wouldn't be complete without JS Bach, here represented by a magnificent sonata for violin and harpsichord. Continue reading


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Community Radio in Ireland has a collective weekly reach of 307,465 adults and 6 out of 10 people surveyed value its impact on their community very highly, according to the findings of the first ever independent survey on Community Radio in Ireland, which was launched earlier today in a packed conference room at Buswell's Hotel, Dublin by Tina Heffernan, the Chairperson of the coordinating committee of Craol, the Community Radio Forum of Ireland.
The survey was independently carried out by RedC, for their client, Craol, and was funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI)
Launching the results, Ms. Heffernan said , "We carried out this survey because we wanted to find out the impact that Community Radio has on the communities that we serve. This is particularly relevant today with the issue of the diversity in media ownership to the fore, and community radio helps to deliver this diversity, empowering communities nationwide in 24 fully licensed stations every day."
Speaking at the event Stephanie Comey of the BAI said: "The BAI welcomes the publication of this research. The Community Broadcasting Support Scheme is designed to provide mechanisms by which stations and the sector collectively can examine and evaluate their relationship with their intended audiences."
The research, collected through 504 face to face interviews conducted at 23 sample points around the country where Community Radio is available, collected data on a range of issues including the awareness of, value of and the opportunities offered by Community Radio in Ireland. Respondents highlighted the important part that Community Radio plays in terms of Community Development and the sharing of knowledge and experience.
The survey also looked at Community Radio and its place within the wider Irish media landscape and collected data about how and when people engage with Community Radio.The depth and breadth of the research has yielded rich and often surprising results that will inform not just community radio activities but the overall media landscape in Ireland.
Participants were asked a series of questions about their awareness of, engagement with, understanding of and participation in community radio. They were also questioned on their listening habits, their engagement with the Internet, community involvement and attitudes to programming and Irish music on radio.
Community Radio in Ireland has a collective weekly reach of 307,465 or 34% of its total potentialaudience of 904,310 adults. To put this in perspective, this is greater than the combined population of counties Waterford, Kilkenny, Carlow and Longford (302,569 Census 2011).
- 67% of all adults surveyed are aware that a Community Radio Station exists in their area, while 78% of those who were aware of a community radio station knew that the station was in fact a community station.
- 1 in 4 of all adults in the catchment are spontaneously aware that "Community Radio stations not-for-profit" and 21% know that "anyone from the community can get involved".
- 1 in 4 adults surveyed are interested in getting involved in Community Radio - this is highest amongst those under 25 years & in student catchments.
- 6 in 10 of all survey respondents in the catchment attributed a very high value rating (8-10) to Community Radio, when asked specifically about the impact of Community Radio on your community/area. The high value rating is even greater (71%) among current listeners to Community Radio.
- Over 1 in 4 adults surveyed are involved in a community organisation (rising to 53% of those living in rural areas and over 1 in 10 are on the organisation's committee).
- 30% of respondents have listened to any streamed or online radio programme on the internet. 17% of 18 - 24 year olds have downloaded a radio podcast.
- 80% of those adults surveyed, with a Facebook account, access it daily.
In attendance were a number of TDs, representatives from the Craol Coordinating Committee, member stations and other media. Also speaking at the launch were Niamh Farren of Aontas, the Irish National Adult Learning Organisation, and Diarmuid McIntyre of Grey Heron Media, who took questions from the floor on the detail of the survey results.
The survey was conducted by RED C/Grey Heron Media on behalf of Craol with funding received from the Broadcast Authority of Ireland (BAI) Community Broadcasting Support Scheme.
The full Public Summary of Results can be downloaded here.
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Comfort Inn Escondido I-15 is ideally located off Interstate 15, Valley Parkway close to San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Stone Brewing, Escondido wineries, Westfield North County Mall and Escondido Center for the Arts. All remodeled rooms include free hot breakfast, 32 inch flat panel TV, wireless high speed Internet, private balcony, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, iron, hair dryer and free weekday paper. Added hotel features include exercise room, guest laundry, lobby business center, outdoor heated pool and free parking. SeaWorld San Diego, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park and Gaslamp Quarter are only 30 minutes south. LEGOLAND California and north county beaches are 20 miles west. Several restaurants are within walking distance.
Amenities· Alarm clock
· Bus parking
· Business center
· Coffee/Tea maker
· Complimentary full american breakfast
· Elevators
· Free high speed internet connection
· Free parking
· Hairdryer
· Heated pool
· Ice machine
· Ice machine
· Laundry/Valet service
· Meeting rooms
· Multilingual staff
· Onsite laundry
· Outdoor parking
· Parking
· Pets allowed
· Restaurant
· Safe deposit box
· Truck parking
Room InformationHandicap room, Air conditioning, Balcony/Lanai/Terrace, Iron, Non-smoking, Telephone, Cable television
Miscellaneous Information
· American Dollars is the native currency.
· Check in time is 3:00 PM
· Check out time is 12:00 PM
· 93 rooms.
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· 3 floors.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations not cancelled by deadline will be charged 1 night's stay, or full amount of stay for reservations requiring prepayment.
Restaurant InformationApplebee's Burger King Coco's Del Taco Panera Bread Olive Garden La Tapatia Mi Guadalajara The Brigantine Fish House Vera Cruz La Salsa Stone Brewing Co Daltons IHOP In-N-Out Burger
Meeting FacilityGardenia Azalea Breakfast room
Recreation Information
Outdoor pool
Area Attractions- San Diego Int'l Airport
- Ontario Int'l Airport
- Carlsbad Arpt.
- CA Center for the Arts
- Cabrillo National Monument
- Cal State San Marcos
- Del Mar Fairgrounds
- Harrah's Rincon Casino
- La Jolla Beach
- LegoLand California
- Westfield North County Mall
- Oceanside Harbor
- Old Town-San Diego
- Pala's Casino
- Pechanga Casino
- Petco Park Stadium
- Qualcomm Stadium
- San Diego Harbor
- San Diego Zoo
- SeaWorld San Diego
- Seaport
- San Diego Zoo's Safari Park
- Balboa Park
- Coronado Island
- Valley View Casino
- Ferrara Winery
- Orfila Vineyards
- Cordiano Winery
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- Partnership scope: Global
- Date start: 1 Aug 2002
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Partnership implemented in
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Government of Netherlands - Ministry of Environment
Major Groups:
Centre for Social Markets (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)
Progressive companies (developing world) ()
Heinrich Boll Foundation ()
Partnership Overview | ObjectivesThe Southern Business Challenge (SBC) is a new international network bringing together progressive companies and entrepreneurs from developing countries to promote an action agenda for sustainability and social justice. All SBC Members are committed to the four principles of sustainable development, social justice, personal ethics and corporate integrity.
The goal of the SBC is to transform debate at international policy fora and promote practical action for equitable and sustainable development. SBC Members are an important new voice and a major new constituency. They mark the emergence of a powerful economic force for progressive change in developing countries.


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I bought these cute gold glitter heels at DSW – they were pretty cheap to start out with, but I loved the way they looked with my ivory dress. I wore them for about 4 hours total and just don't imagine I'll need them again. There are no marks except for the regular marks on the bottom from walking.
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Wake up call to all parents. This is something that you need to be aware of as a parent. Apple is refunding at least $32.5 million in app case. Parents were putting in their passwords for one transaction but they weren't aware that the window would stay active and open for the child to continue to buy thing for 15min. after the first purchases.
One parent reported that their child spent $2,600 on one app per CNN Money "Apple to refund millions for kids' in-app purchases". These purchases were anywhere from $.99 to $99.99 per purchase.
"You cannot charge consumers for purchases they did not authorize" said Edith Ramirez, the federal trade commission chairwoman.
Apple has until March 31 to change the way their billing system works so that they have the consumer's permission before the in-app purchase takes place. Parents need to keep updated as to how the billing process works on all devises. Be aware of what your children are doing on their electronical devises or it could cost you a great deal of money.


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The documentary Music Majors chronicles the rise to fame of the innovative Rance Allen Group (RAG), one of the most explosive groups to emerge from the legendary Stax Records label in the 1970s. The group's hits—including "Ain't No Need of Crying," "I Belong to You," and their cover of the Temptations' "Just My Imagination"—placed them among soul legends such as Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes.
The Rance Allen Group is often credited with establishing the sound of contemporary gospel music. Through performance footage, interviews, and tributes from fellow musicians including Kirk Franklin and Shirley Murdock, Music Majors traces RAG's career from the early days in Detroit and discovery by Stax Records producer Dave Clark to the group's Stellar Gospel Music Awards success.
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Video: How a solar flare could have wrecked Earth's electronics
If Earth had been a few days earlier in its orbit around the sun two years ago, people could have been living in the Stone Age.
Scientists at NASA say in 2012, Earth narrowly avoided a direct hit from a coronal mass ejection — a solar flare, basically.
NASA explains coronal mass ejections, or CMEs, occur when huge bursts of energy launch material from the surface of the sun. If Earth's orbit takes it into the path of the CME, the charged plasma can wreak complete havoc with electronics.
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Weigh-ins for Bellator 115: Minakov vs. Kongo. were held at the Silver Legacy Casino in down town Reno this evening. This event will take place Friday, April 4, at the Reno Events Center. Doors to the public open at 3:30 p.m., with the first fight at 4:00 p.m.
Here are the results:
Bellator Heavyweight World Title Fight: Cheick Kongo (232.8) vs. Vitaly Minakov (253.4)
Welterweight Feature Fight: Herman Terrado (170) vs. Justin Baesman (170.9)
Light Heavyweight Feature Fight: Volkan Oezdemir (205.6) vs. Kelly Anundson (205.8)
Catchweight Feature Fight (195lbs): Johnny Cisneros (192.6) vs. Mikkel Parlo (193.5)
Welterweight Feature Fight: James Terry (170.3) vs. Rick Reeves (170.1)
Heavyweight Feature Fight: Freddie Aquitania (238) vs. Josh Appelt (242.9)
Lightweight Feature Fight: Jason Powell (155.2) vs. Sinjen Smith (155.1)
Flyweight Feature Fight: Benito Lopez (125.9) vs. Oscar Ramirez (126)
This is the first professional level MMA event to appear in the Reno area since Shark Fights 18 back in 2011 appeared in Sparks at the Nugget.
Bellator MMA, the "Toughest Tournament in Sports" invades the Reno Events Center THIS Friday April 4th. Tickets are on sale NOW! Visit the Reno Events Center Box Office or Bellator.com to get your tickets today or watch it live on Spike TV. Bellator 115 will feature Minakov vs. Kongo in the Main Event.
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hello dr. doulliard, i emailed you awhile ago. and i was writing my masters….. i completely swim breathing only in and out through my nose. for months now, i swim various strokes, including the butterfly, completing 37 x 50s (right now because i want to up it again), all of it nasal breathing. thanks to you, your book, research, and lots of patience, i can honestly say that i always reach "the zone" everytime i swim. i will never swim any other way again and will continue to look forward to laps year round. warmly, barbara
Hello Barbara,
while doing some research on pranayama and sports performance i have come upon Dr Douillard and your above post.
as a pranaymama practitioner and teacher, i try to nostril breathing as much as possible when i swim since i know the benefits of breathing through the nostrils vs the mouth.
i do not however breath exclusively through the nostrils and have before you never read of anyone who does. being very interested to make this shift, i wonder if you would be so kind as to give me some tips and guidance as to how i could incorporate this technique into freestyle swimming.
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STARKVILLE, Miss. – A four-run second inning in game one and one run in the first and second innings of the nightcap led Mississippi State to a Saturday sweep of Marshall at the MSU Softball Stadium with a 4-0 victory and a 2-0 win. The Bulldogs threw their 10th and 11th shutouts of the year. The total is the most for MSU in a campaign since tossing 14 blankings in 2008.
In two dominant pitching performances, senior Alison Owen and freshman Alexis Silkwood combined to strike out 23 batters and surrender just six hits, all singles. Mississippi State improved to 27-10 with the sweep. The mark is tied for the second-best 38-game record in program history, just two games behind the 2006 squad's 29-8 mark.
Freshman Caroline Seitz sparked the offense with a three-for-six performance as all three hits were doubles. Senior Sam Lenahan also helped the Bulldogs with a run scored in each game and a two-run home run in the opening contest. Lenahan's long ball was the 27th of her career, tied for the fourth most in program history.
In game one, Owen (12-7) struck out the first four batters and finished with a season-best 14 whiffs. The 14 strikeouts are tied for the third most in a game in program history. She scattered three hits and walked two in the contest. Marshall's Jordan Dixon pitched the first four innings and suffered the loss. She yielded four runs on four hits and five walks. She fanned eight and also hit three. Lindsey Fadnek came in for the remaining two frames and allowed just one base runner, a leadoff walk in the bottom of the sixth. She fanned one.
Silkwood (8-2) took over in the second contest, limiting the Thundering Herd to three hits and a walk. She struck out nine and issued one free pass in the complete game. Dixon (7-14) started her second game of the day and took her second setback. She scattered four hits and yielded two runs, one earned. She fanned seven and hit one.
During the opener, Mississippi State left the bases loaded in the bottom of the first, but exploded for four runs in the bottom of the second. With one out, sophomore Kayla Winkfield was hit by a pitch and stole second base. Sophomore Loryn Nichols followed with an infield hit to Marshall third baseman Shaelynn Braxton, who threw wide to first, allowing Winkfield to score. Lenahan then hit a two-run home run to right for the three-run advantage. After a single from junior Julia Echols, Seitz doubled off the top of the wall in center to plate Echols. Dixon ended the inning with consecutive strikeouts.
The Thundering Herd (10-22) tallied its first hit in the top of the third as it mounted a two-out rally but failed to score. After a foul out and groundout, Kristina Braxton singled through the right side, Kaelynn Greene bunted for a single and Morgan Zerkle reached on an infield single to load the bases. Owen extinguished the threat with a strikeout.
MSU had a great chance to add to its lead in the bottom of the fourth, but could not convert. Lenahan led off being hit by a pitch and, with one out, stole second. Seitz lined out to right and freshman Mackenzie Toler was hit by a pitch to put runners on first and second with two outs. A wild pitch moved both runners up a base and senior Heidi Shape drew a walk to fill the bases, but a strikeout left them loaded.
Owen allowed just one base runner in the final three innings as Kristina Braxton reached on catcher's interference with one out in the top of the fifth. She retired the final eight batters of the contest to seal the victory.
In the second contest, Marshall put the first two runners on in the top of the first but failed to score. Greene bunted for a single and Zerkle reached on an infield single. A Shaelynn Braxton fielder's choice put runners on the corners. Braxton took off for second on a steal attempt, but got caught in a rundown and was tagged on the way back to first base for the second out. A groundout ended the threat.
Coming off the defensive hold, the Bulldogs took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first. Lenahan reached on an error to start the inning and scored on a double to center from Seitz. A passed ball moved Seitz to third, but a pop out and strikeout closed the frame.
MSU added to its lead in the bottom of the second with another run to go ahead 2-0. With one out, senior Jessica Offutt reached on an infield single. After a groundout, she stole second, swiped third and came home on an infield singe from Nichols. Lenahan lined out to Dixon to end the frame.
Marshall had another opportunity to score in the top of the fourth but could not convert. With one out, Savanah Webster walked and advanced to second on a wild pitch. Following a second whiff, MSU attempted to pick Webster off second, but the throw bounced off Webster and toward right center. Webster attempted to go to third on the play, but shortstop Winkfield picked up the ball and threw to third baseman Seitz, who applied the tag to end the inning.
Silkwood retired 10 of the final 11 Thundering Herd batters to complete the victory. With one out in the top of the seventh, Webster dropped a single into left field, but Silkwood bounced back with a strikeout and lineout to end the game.
The teams complete the series Sunday with a noon CT contest.
Post-Game Notes
- MSU earned its 24th and 25th non-league wins of the season, tied with the 2013 squad for the most by the Bulldogs in the last five seasons.
- Mississippi State has stolen 17 bases in the last four contests. In the previous 10 games, the Bulldogs had swiped five bases.
- Mississippi State is 18-2 (.900 winning percentage) this season when scoring three or more runs.
- Mississippi State pushed across one run with two outs, increasing its season total to 62 two-out runs (40.0 percent of team total).
- The 11 shutouts are the fifth most in a year in program history. The 1998 squad owns the mark with 17 blankings.
- MSU threw out its seventh, eighth and ninth runners of the campaign, gunning down Jessica Watts in the second inning of the opener and Shaelynn Braxton in the first frame and Savanah Webster in the fourth inning of the second contest.
- Opponents have been successful in just 40.0 percent of steal attempts this season (six-of-15).
- Senior Sam Lenahan has hit .429 (nine-for-21) in the last eight games with a .586 on-base percentage, .810 slugging percentage and a team-high seven runs batted in.
- Freshman Caroline Seitz has 16 doubles, the most in the Southeastern Conference this season and tied for the second most by an MSU freshman.
- The 16 doubles for Seitz are tied for the fifth most in a year in program history. Keri McCallum owns the mark with 22 doubles in 1999.
- Sophomore Kayla Winkfield is batting a team third-best .333 (four-for-12) in her last five contests.
- Winkfield tied her single-game career high with two steals in the opener.
- Freshman Katie Anne Bailey started at catcher in game one and threw out her first career runner attempting to steal.
- Senior Alison Owen registered her 15th game as a Bulldog, and seventh this season, with 10 or more strikeouts with a season-high 14 whiffs.


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George Benson & Al Jarreau: Four
George Benson (guitar, vocals) and Al Jarreau (vocals)
Givin' It Up (Concord Records / Monster Music 2316)
George Benson (guitar, vocals), Al Jarreau (vocals), Stanley Clarke (bass), Vinnie Colaiuta (drums).
Composed by Miles Davis.
Recorded: Hollywood, April 2006
Rating: 86/100 (learn more)
Who would have thought the '70s fusion masters would have aged so well? The Benson-Jarreau collaboration is no tepid nostalgia act -- it earned two Grammies, hit the top of the jazz charts and spurred an international tour. Jarreau's intonation may be suspect at times, and the performance doesn't break new ground. All of the participants here were playing just as well during the Jimmy Carter administration. Yet this band of old-timers grooves grandly, and the two star vocalists evoke a sense of free-wheeling fun that some dour youngsters would do well to emulate.
Reviewer: Ted Gioia
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SEATTLE, Wash. - The No. 66 ranked University of Oregon women's tennis team fell to the No. 55 ranked University of Washington, 4-3, on Sunday (Apr. 22) in each team's Pac-12 finale. The dual, held at Bill Quillian Stadium on the campus of the University of Washington, saw the Huskies climb back from a 1-0 deficit to take four consecutive singles matches to clinch the overall victory.
The doubles point was hotly contested as the Ducks and Huskies scrapped for every game. The scoring started with the Oregon veteran pairing of junior Julia Metzger and senior Trudie du Toit defeating Washington's Julija Lukac and Natali Coronel, 8-6. The victory was followed by a devastating loss for the Ducks at No. 1 doubles where the No. 54 ranked combination of junior Patricia Skowronski and freshman Sofia Hager fell to the Huskies' Andjela Nemcevic and Riko Shimizu, 9-7. In the end, the opening point of the dual was won by the Ducks as they looked to their No. 3 pairing of sophomores Rabea Stueckemann and Pascale Neubert. Neubert and Stueckemann defeated Washington's Samantha Smith and Adrijana Pavlovic in their own grueling match ending, 8-6, in favor of Oregon.
In singles, the Ducks were unable to carry the momentum from the doubles eventually dropping four-matches in a row, clinching the match for Washington. The Ducks received positive performances from Skowronski and Neubert who each were victorious in their respective matches. Skowronski, a native of Braunschweig, Germany, defeated Nemcevic, 6-7 (0), 7-6 (5), (10-7) in what was the most competitive match of the day. Neubert, a native of Meerbusch, Germany, was victorious in her match at No. 5 singles after Washington's Coronel retired while trailing, 6-3, 3-4.
The Ducks will return to Eugene before taking off for Ojai, Calif. and the start of the Pac-12 Championship tournament. Matchups will be posted to GoDucks.com as they become available.
Washington Women's Tennis
Bill Quillian Stadium - Seattle, Wash.
April 22, 2012
No. 55 Washington 4, No. 66 Oregon 3
1) Nemcevic/Shimizu (UW) def. Skowronski/Hager (UO), 9-7
2) Metzger/du Toit (UO) def. Lukac/Coronel (UW), 8-6
3) Neubert/Stueckelmann (UO) def. Smith/Pavlovic (UW), 8-6
Order of finish: 2, 1, 3
1) (22) Denise Dy (UW) def. Julia Metzger (UO), 6-2, 6-4
2) Patricia Skowronski (UO) def. Andjela Nemcevic (UW), 6-7 (0), 7-6 (5), (10-7)
3) Samantha Smith (UW) def. Trudie du Toit (UO), 6-1, 6-1
4) Julija Lukac (UW) def. Sofia Hager (UO), 6-2, 6-4
5) Pascale Neubert (UO) def. Natali Coronel (UW), 6-3, 3-4, ret.
6) Riko Shimizu (UW) def. Rabea Stueckemann (UO), 6-0, 6-2
Order of finish: 3, 6, 1, 4, 5, 2


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Screwed Up: My Life is a true account spanning five years of the author's teenage life. The author writes about her struggles with depression, suicide, and growing up in various foster homes. She also writes about her faith in God and how she was able to overcome her past and break the cycle of abuse in her own life. The book is dedicated to her two sisters whose lives were ended tragically short.
Allie Van Wagoner is an accomplished fine artist, having been recognized since her early years for her talent. Allie wrote her first short story at the age of fourteen and has written numerous poems over the years. She is the author and creator of the online blog, Fresh Confessions of a Screwed Up Texan, where she writes about her daily life and posts recipes, photograpy, and poems. She is an avid outdoorswoman and is heavily involved in her community. Allie and her husband Shen and their three boys work and reside in North Texas.
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Housing starts and total construction have been moving upward since early 2011, with housing starts poised to post the best annual performance this year since 2008. The S&P/Case-Shiller monthly composite home price indices have risen for the last four months, providing further evidence of a housing market recovery.
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Unfortunately, this increase in building activity hasn't translated into construction jobs. Historically, construction jobs average about 5% of total employment; due to the stagnation in construction employment following the housing market bust, this ratio has now fallen to 4.1%, its lowest level since the 1940s. Despite their small share of total employment, during 2008-2009, construction job losses consistently represented between 15 and 35% of total monthly job losses.
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While the broader economy and overall employment figures have been in recovery for the past three years, this growth has not been reflected in the construction employment figures, which have remained essentially flat since early 2010. This has caused a drag on total employment figures.
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Why aren't there more construction jobs? There may be some difficulty in accurately counting construction workers, many of whom are subcontractors who may have moved around during the recession. Many workers may have left the industry altogether.
In addition, it appears that the looming fiscal cliff is weighing on building contractors, many of whom are small businesses taxed at personal income tax rates. Since tax code changes in the 1980s pushed personal income tax rates below corporate tax rates, an increasing number of small businesses are now classified as "pass-through" entities, where the business owners pay the taxes under the individual tax rate. These small businesses could bear the brunt of going over the fiscal cliff.
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On Saturday, May 10th from 7 to 11 p.m., at the Krog Street Market located at 99 Krog Street in Atlanta, Atlanta nonprofits WonderRoot and Community Farmers Markets will hold the first-ever WonderFarm, an evening event featuring a seated dinner and art celebration.
With a dining experience curated by Miller Union chef Steven Satterfield featuring nearly 20 of Atlanta's best chefs and art installations and performances organized by WonderRoot, the event will raise awareness for the organizations' missions and shared values while raising funds for both nonprofits.
WonderFarm is a premiere event that brings together fare from Miller Union chef Steven Satterfield and friends, made with ingredients selected by farmer Joe Reynolds of Love Is Love, and an art experience designed by Gavin Bernard and Jane Garver. WonderFarm will appeal to all five senses. Guests will enjoy a cocktail reception, gourmet seated dinner, interactive demonstrations, performances, art installations and a silent auction within the new Krog Street Market, never before open to the public.
Wonderfarm chefs will include: Steven Satterfield (Miller Union), Eli Kirshtein (The Luminary), Micah Gower (H. Harper Station), Kevin Ouzts (The Spotted Trotter and Cockentrice), Kevin Rathbun (KR SteakBar, Rathbun's), Sarah O'Brien (Little Tart Bakeshop), Sarah Dodge, Ford Fry (The Optimist and St. Cecilia), Asha Gomez (Spice Road and Cardamom Hill), Angus Brown (Octopus Bar), Jarrett Stieber (Eat Me Speak Me), Jay Swift (4th & Swift), Todd Ginsberg (The General Muir), David Sweeney, Todd Richards (The Shed), Cathy Conway & Seth Freedman (Avalon Catering) and Martha McMillin (Preserving Place).
Artists include: Jane Garver, Gavin Bernard, Brittany Boscoe, Pablo Gecko, Mike Black, Lana Volgestad, Mike Stansy, Erik Thurmond, Mary Grace Phillips, Kevin Byrd and Jesse Valeo.
In addition to benefitting Community Farmers Markets and WonderRoot, the goal of WonderFarm is to build pathways to participation in the local farming and arts communities through an all-new cultural experience. Honorary Chairs are Camille Russell Love and Mary Laney Reilly.
Tickets to this event are available at $250 per person. Host levels begin at $500 to $3,500 for a table for ten.


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June 27, 2013 | Vol. 117 -- No. 10
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The future of EWU basketball is seen here as Thomas Reuter (right) battles for a rebound while Martin Seiferth (12), Venky Jois (55) and Parker Kelly (far left) are ready to assist. The Eagles will not have a senior in their lineup in 2013-14 as they take on some monster teams in their non-conference schedule.
The Eastern Washington University men's basketball team gets to hunt some big dogs and Pirates in the 2013-14 season.
The Eagles will take to the road to meet the University of Connecticut and University of Washington Huskies and the Seton Hall Pirates, using these contests to help them better prepare for Big Sky Conference play.
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Dr. Samuel T. King, a native of Smithville, Georgia, has over twenty-seven years of public education experience and is in the midst of his seventh year as Superintendent of the Rockdale County Public Schools. He began his career as a classroom teacher of mathematics and science at the high school, middle and elementary levels. Dr. King attended Mercer University earning a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Middle Grades Education and then earned a Masters Degree and Specialist Degree in Education Administration and Supervision from University of West Georgia. He received his Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Sarasota (Argosy).As a proven leader and renowned public education advocate, Dr. King was named Georgia's 2011 Superintendent of the Year by the Georgia School Boards Association (GSBA) and the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) after being a finalist for the past three consecutive years. This year, Dr. King was awarded the first Sybil Yastrow Leading for Learning Superintendent's Grant. He was also appointed to the Advisory Committee for the Vision Project for Public Education in Georgia, a joint venture of the GSBA and the GSSA. This project will focus on the intellectual development of all students: that will prepare them to be contributing members of a democratic society; that will embrace world-class standards; that will promote 21st Century skills; that will gain the support of state and local policy makers; and that will be enthusiastically supported by the citizens of our State.
In 2008, Dr. King was named Outstanding Educator by the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders (GAEL). He is a graduate of the Governor's School Leadership Institute and the Superintendent Professional Development Program (SPDP) of the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA). In addition, he has completed America's Choice Leadership Institute training, is a member of the national Horace Mann League and the Century Club 100. Century Club 100 is committed to fostering educational leadership through a nationwide idea exchange in coordination with the American Association of School Administrators (AASA) and is made up of two active superintendents from each state. He serves as President of the Georgia School Superintendents Association (GSSA) and is a past president of the Metropolitan Atlanta Regional Service Agency (MRESA) Governing Board.
Dr. King was honored with an invitation to participate in the National Center for Education Research and Technology (NCERT) where top-performing superintendents from across the country are brought together with successful business leaders to provide advice and support for improving education. Prior to his tenure as Superintendent, Dr. King was also selected to join the Broad Foundation's National Urban Superintendent's Academy, an organization where proven leaders participated in rigorous training forums to strengthen their abilities as overseers of urban school districts.
Dr. King is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the National Education Association, the Georgia Association of Educational Leaders, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. He is a Charter Member of the Stockbridge-Jonesboro Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi, Incorporated.
Dr. King is proud that during his tenure, Rockdale County Public Schools has made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for the past six consecutive years, has seen its dropout rate reduced and has posted its highest graduation rate since the beginning of the accountability era.
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Weekly Collegiate Racing Wrap - September 17, 2012
NCCCC: Sugar Bottom Scramble - by Mark Guthart
Coming off a strong showing at the MWCCC-hosted mountain bike races at Ripon College, Hayley Olson (UMTC) continued her winning ways with a victory at the University of Iowa's Sugar Bottom Scramble in North Liberty. Olson had come out of the Red Hawks Romp event with an enormous amount of momentum with wins in both the Cross Country and Short Track Cross Country events. And the Scramble would be no different, with Olson winning once again – this time taking home not only the conference championship title, but also taking the D1 Women's Individual Omnium title as well.
Andrew Sullivan (UMTC)Not to be outdone, Andrew Sullivan (UMTC) joined Olson on the podium with a win in the Sugar Bottom Scramble's Collegiate A/B Men race. "The race was such a blast and the trails were excellent!" commented Sullivan. "We had made the trip down for the original date [August 26th], but with the rain-out all we could do is sort of look at the trails without riding. This was well worth the trip back down!" The win at Sugar Buttom also gave Sullivan bragging rights as this year's D1 Men's Individual Omnium champion.
With their combined successes, Olson and Sullivan propelled UMTC into the D1 Team Omnium champion spot as well, which was presented by NCCCC Conference Director Mark Guthart.
ACCC: NC State Dirty Wolf - by Sequoya Moore
This weekend the ACCC made its way to the land of the pines and switchbacks also known as Raleigh, North Carolina for the 2012 Dirty Wolf hosted by NC State. Saturday's races were held at San Lee Park which presented riders with a more technical course than many anticipated. A nine mile loop of tight switchbacks, rock gardens, and general rocks and roots strewn along the course awaited the Men's C/Women's B with 2 laps for Men's B/Women's A. Men's A raced a similar loop but added another mile of rock garden which some claimed was the smoothest section of trail. Following the cross country was a 1.5 mile time trial which featured a fast climb with a rocky, switchback-filled decent.
Congratulations to our registrar, Jake Andersson, for winning the Men's A cross country and James Wittwer of App State for the TT. Men's B XC went to Austin Jones from Wake Forest and the TT to his teammate Mitchell Collins. NC State's David Smith won the XC for Men's C while Preston Daniels also from NC State won the TT.
The best part of the weekend was the increase of women in attendance. Rachel Lambert from Duke put on an impressive showing in the Women's B field to win the XC and Katy Applin from Wake Forest won Women's A. 2 other ladies held their own in the Women's B and one other in the Women's A. It's wonderful to see each of you out there!
Sadly, the XC event scheduled for Lake Crabtree was once again rained out so we all got to head home early Sunday. Thanks to NC State for giving us a challenge and providing us an unusually high amount of DNFs.
Photos courtesy of Terry Killeen
SCCCC: Texas State Bobcat Brawl - by Jon Huey
Saturday morning included an entertaining short track course with generous length and a dauntingly steep climb. There were plenty of loose rocks and fast corners to keep riders focused. In the Men's A, Texas State kept a tight pack of three in the front with Texas A&M's Peter Hartwig just behind in fourth; "Cub" Garza came out in first. The Men's C had a field twenty six deep, and a large pile up ensued inside the first sharp turn. The Hill Climb course was just over a mile in length, incorporating a mixture of climbs and flats with the sharpest grades at the middle and end of the course. Texas State's Rick Wetherald finished first for the Men's A with a time of six minutes and two seconds.
The rains came early Sunday morning and continued throughout the day, drenching the Cross Country course. The terrain was mostly coarse pink granite, so conditions were safe enough for the race to go on. Many riders returned covered in light mud, and they spoke of how fun the course was given these conditions. Texas A&M's Hartwig took first in the Men's A. In the Women's A, Rachel Cook from the University of North Texas swept all three events.
The Bobcat Brawl was fierce until the very end, and it left riders hungry for the Comfort, TX race just two weeks away.
Photo courtesy Emma Shields
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The Tax Policy Subcommittees of the Illinois General Assembly's Joint Revenue & Finance and State Government Administration Committees (the "Joint Committees") recommended a number of changes to the Illinois tax code in a joint report (the "Report") issued on May 28, 2014. Cutting the corporate income tax rate and repealing the corporate franchise tax were among the recommendations in the Report.
The Joint Committees' purpose is to review the Illinois tax code and find ways to improve the state's business climate. The Report offered various ways to modernize the Illinois tax code in this regard.
Although the Report analyzed many state tax policies, it recommended changes only to a small number of them. The policies that did not garner enough consensuses did not receive an official recommendation. The Report analyzed the Illinois tax code and the state's current business climate, in addition to other states' tax policies, in making its recommendations.
The State Corporate Income Tax recommendation
Among the many topics discussed in the Report was Illinois' corporate income tax. Currently, the state's corporate income tax rate is 7 percent. Starting Jan. 1, 2015, the corporate income tax rate is scheduled to decrease to 5.25 percent. Governor Pat Quinn and other Democrats, however, are starting to call for the rate to remain at 7 percent via an extension of the tax increase.
The Report recognized the competing interests exist regarding cutting the corporate income tax rate. A major issue facing such a cut, as the Report explained, is balancing of business growth and job creation with the reduction of vital services that the state would no longer be able to provide with the cut. Future debate on this matter will likely revolve around a balancing of these factors.
The Report concluded that the current rate of 7 percent could be reduced, but did not specifically recommend an alternative tax rate. The opinion of the interested parties claimed the rate should be reduced, citing competitiveness concerns.
The State Corporate Franchise Tax recommendation
Although no consensus was reached regarding how to replace revenue from the corporate franchise tax, the Report did recommend repealing the tax. The Report stated that the franchise tax was "outdated and not well administered." This conclusion is not surprising as the corporate franchise tax is a product of an Illinois law that is over thirty-years old and the Illinois Secretary of State does not have the authority to conduct full audits of companies to determine compliance with the tax.
Although the Report did not recommend how to replace revenue from the corporate franchise tax, it contained some suggestions in the event the tax remains:
Make the corporate franchise tax apportionment formula consistent with the corporate income tax formula so that it is less burdensome on businesses striving to comply with its requirements
Allow investors to not include the treasury stocks of a corporation when determining an investor's paid-in-capital (the corporate franchise tax is calculated based on an investor's paid-in-capital)
Provide the state with better enforcement mechanisms to collect the corporate franchise tax
Other discussed changes to the Illinois tax code
The Report also discussed additional recommendations regarding other provisions of the Illinois tax code. Such recommendations included:
Changing the eligibility requirements to obtain the research and development income tax credit. The current tax credit is awarded to businesses that engage in qualified research activities in Illinois. One such suggested change to the eligibility requirements is to mirror them after the federal research and development income tax credit requirements.
Maintaining the earned income tax credit but making changes to it regarding when it is paid out and the potential for a refund of the tax credit. Although these changes were discussed, no consensus was reached.
Restructuring the tax code to promote investment in data centers, although there was not a consensus on specific solutions.
Considering combining the manufacturer's purchase credit with the manufacturing, machinery, and equipment exemption.
Modernizing the sales tax to encompass service industries within the state.
Reducing initial filing fees for limited liability companies. Although no consensus was reached regarding other limited liability company fees, the Report did indicate that the Joint Committees would consider reducing them in the future.
It is not clear whether the Illinois legislature will adopt any of the recommendations or what taxes the Joint Committees will consider in the future. However, the Report may be used as an impetus for change, especially as debate over various tax rates in Illinois begins to heat up.


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MegaCity is one of those games that I view myself as having a personal connection with. Why? Well, I occasionally go on FlashGameLicense.com where I have a previewer account and I preview upcoming games and I try and give some good feedback to the developers. MegaCity is one of those games. It's also a game that I really enjoyed and found hard to critique.
I honestly do think MegaCity is one of the most unique games of this year and could see it becoming huge not only in the online flash market but the mobile market with Apple and Android as well. Way back, when I was giving feedback on FGL for MegaCity I recognized the potential and I was shocked to see it finalized and published on Kongregate today (although through research it has been out on the iOS market for a while).
The premise of Mega City is quite simple. You have columns of blank land and then you have different building types that you have to use which come in in a random order. The goal is to place houses in squares to equal four points per column. However, houses have a default value of zero so you have to place other types of buildings to give value to your houses. These different buildings can be schools, police stations, etc. There could also be buildings which gives negative scores like landfills and prisons. Different buildings have different point configurations. Some only affect houses and squares that are immediately beside them, while others affect a whole column or row.
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|Millet, Jameson, Anderson Win
The Idaho Swim and Dive team had another great day in the pool during the second day of competition at the Western Athletic Conference Championship meet. The team won three events, broke four school records and are in second place for team scores.
The Vandals started off the day with the 500 free and freshman Abigail Messegee place 16th 5:03.32.
In the next event, Junior Rachel Millet won the 200 IM with a time of 1:59.60, a new school record. Senior Lyndsay Williams placed 10th in the event with a time of 2:04.36 and freshman Victoria Papke placed 13th with a time of 2:04.78.
In the 50 free, junior Erica Anderson won with a time of 23.08. Senior Megan Venlos placed 4th with a time of 23.63 and junior Kirah Monks placed 7th with a time of 23.99.
"Well it was a really good day," Coach Mark Sowa said. "We took our lumps a bit in the 500, although Abigail had a good one. However they responded great in the IM and especially the 50. Putting 3 girls in the top heat in the 50 was awesome."
The Vandals dominated the diving board today during the 3-meter. Senior Mairin Jameson won the event with a score of 332.15, a new school record. Senior Paige Hunt placed second with a score of 315.95. Senior Kelsi Potterf placed 8th with a score of 261.15.
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After a few years of R&D in the flexible screen department, last year Samsung released its first smartphone with a flexible panel. We all know this device as the "Galaxy Round" – a gadget that has been launched in few numbers in Korea, and a smartphone that hasn't really been as successful as the manufacturer hoped.
Since the Round hit the shelves, Samsung hasn't shown any real signs of pushing the technology forward. No flexible screen smartphones have been announced since (although the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is rumored to feature the manufacturer's famous Youm display), and it seems that the Korean tech giant might've decided to put any investments in its flexible screen plants on hold.
However, the competition isn't sitting idly. Apple is expected to release its iWatch boasting a flexible display, and LG Display is also going to ramp-up its flexible screen production for the rest of the year, in order to supply the market with these types of panels. LG is also rumored to be the sole supplier of flexible displays for Apple's iWatch.
Now, reports coming from Sammy's homeland suggest that the Korean tech giant is once again going to focus its attention on the production of flexible displays. Check out the details below.
Samsung Galaxy S6, Note 5 to Use Flexible Displays
Up until now, Samsung Display has delayed its investments in the A3 plant, which focuses solely on the production of flexible displays. However, following the growing interest in this type of technology, and due to the dissatisfaction of Samsung's business partners (who have reportedly said that they will have no choice but to supply their equipment to other companies if Sammy doesn't change gears), the Korean mobile manufacturer has decided to resume building its new A3 factory.
It will take several months for the plant to be fully operational, and reports suggest that the A3 factory will be up and running in November or December 2014, at the earliest. More to the point, sources also suggest that Samsung needs this factory fully operational ASAP, as both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy Note 5 will use flexible displays. In addition, analysts claim that Sammy is expected to bring more innovations to its smartphones' design, in order to be able and compete on this highly competitive market.
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I love reading, and listening to music, and sleeping, and watching good movies, especially if they're animated. I play the electric guitar, does that make me cooler? (No.)
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We all need to take a break now and again, and enjoy the finer things in life. Australian studies of belly-button lint, a dog-to-human translator, and a peculiar study of what arouses an ostrich are all candidates for the prestigious Ig Nobel award. Anyone for a little navel gazing?
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"We Shall Not Be Moved" ~ Two Civil Rights Heroes to Receive Peace Award
FOR's Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award was established in 1979 to recognize persons or groups working in the United States in the tradition of Dr. King. This year FOR is honored to present the award to two of Reverend Dr. King's colleagues and friends from the civil rights movement who, just like "the tree planted by the water," have persevered in the way of transformative nonviolence and continue to work for peace and justice today. Dorothy F. Cotton and Vincent G. Harding will receive FOR's 2013 Martin Luther King, Jr. Peace Award at a Gala Dinner and benefit for the Dorothy Cotton Institute in Ithaca, NY.
The Gala will be held on Tuesday, December 10th in celebration of International Human Rights Day in the Ballroom at the Trip Hotel (formerly the Clarion, One Sheraton Drive, Ithaca. A reception featuring live R&B jazz will begin at 6:00 pm, with dinner at 7:00, followed by a program and entertainment. Mr. Cal Walker will serve as Master of Ceremonies and the program will include remarks from Andrew Young, Dr. Vincent Harding, Dorothy Cotton and Congressman John Lewis (via video). FOR Executive Director, Kristin Gill Stoneking, and IFOR President, Hans Ulrich Gerber, will present the peace award.
Dr. Dorothy Foreman Cotton is the inspiration for and cofounder of the Dorothy Cotton Institute (DCI), an internationally renowned education and resource center. DCI's mission is to develop, nurture, and train leaders for a global human rights movement. It offers programs to build a network and community of civil and human rights leadership; and explores, shares, and promotes practices that transform individuals and communities, opening new pathways to peace, justice and healing.
In October 2012, DCI launched its first major international initiative as part of its Palestinian/Israeli Nonviolence Project. A delegation of leaders from the U.S. civil rights movement, both veteran and younger human rights activists, were sent to Israel and the West Bank to meet with Palestinians and Israelis who are at the forefront of a grassroots nonviolent movement. This historic coalition of African Americans, Jews, Christian and Jewish clergy and social justice advocates included both Dr. Cotton and Dr. Harding.
Dorothy Cotton is best known for her leadership in the civil rights movement. As director of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) Citizenship Education Program (CEP), a position that situated her in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s inner circle of executive staff, Cotton was the highest ranking woman in SCLC during most of the 60s. CEP was critical in preparing legions of disenfranchised people across the South to work with existing systems of local government to gain access to services and resources they were entitled to as citizens, and taught them to demonstrate peacefully against injustice, even when they were met with violence and hatred. Cotton's autobiography, If Your Back's Not Bent, offers her account of how the CEP was key to the movement's success.
After Dr. King's death, Cotton served as the Vice President for Field Operations for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, Georgia. Under the Carter Administration, she served as the Southeastern Regional Director of ACTION, the Federal Government's agency for volunteer programs. Traveling extensively throughout the world, including visits to the former Soviet Union, The People's Republic of China, Switzerland, Africa, Vietnam, and Europe, Cotton has participated in international workshops and discussions on a broad range of current social and humanitarian issues. Her lifework - based on the philosophy and practices of nonviolence, reconciliation and restoration, and grassroots leadership development - offers valuable models upon which the Dorothy Cotton Institute has been built.
Dr. Vincent Gordon Harding is an acclaimed historian, religious scholar, teacher and activist known for his decades of social justice work and his close association with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He is currently the Chair of the Veterans of Hope Project at the Iliff School of Theology in Denver, Colorado.
Founded in 1997 by Dr. Harding and his wife, Rosemarie Freeney Harding, the Veterans of Hope Project is a multifaceted educational initiative on religion, culture and participatory democracy. The primary mission of the Veterans of Hope Project is to encourage a healing centered, intergenerational approach to social justice activism that recognizes the interconnectedness of spirit, creativity, and citizenship. Through educational materials designed to support reconciliation, nonviolence, and an appreciation for the value of indigenous and folk wisdom for contemporary times, Dr. Harding and other "long distance runners" of the movement pass on the values, faith and practices that have guided their lives and work.
Perhaps best known as the coauthor of Martin Luther King's famous anti-Vietnam speech, Dr. Harding has a long history of involvement in domestic and international movements for peace and justice. In the early 1960's, he and his wife moved to Atlanta and co-founded Mennonite House, an interracial voluntary service center and gathering place for the Southern Freedom Movement (also known as the American civil rights movement). The couple traveled throughout the South working with Martin Luther King, Jr. and others as reconcilers and nonviolent trainers in the Movement, assisting the anti-segregation campaigns of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). Harding occasionally drafted speeches for King, including the anti-Vietnam war speech "A Time to Break Silence" which King delivered on April 4, 1967 at Riverside Church in New York City, exactly a year before his assassination. In 1968, Harding served as the first director of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Center and one year later established and directed the Institute of the Black World, both in Atlanta.
Before becoming Professor of Religion and Social Transformation at Illiff (1981 -2004), Harding taught at Pendle Hill Study Center, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University and Spelman College. Among his numerous publications are The Other American Revolution; There Is a River, Vol. 1; Hope and History; Martin Luther King: The Inconvenient Hero, and We Changed the World (with R. Kelly and E. Lewis). He was senior academic consultant for the award winning PBS television series Eyes on the Prize.
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I have recently moved house. Updating my online identity has been a tedious and time consuming task. A change in approach to managing online identity is desperately required.
I have moved!
I was warned that moving house is one of the most stressful things that you can do. I'm not a highly strung individual but moving has been a big chore and one that I will not be sad to see the back of. The most time consuming activities has been updating various accounts with my new details. This includes utilities providers, online stores, banks and even gym membership. Some providers have the ability to update this information online while others do not. One or two even required a signed letter to accept the change of address. Here's the current model:
I'd estimate I've had to update my details with between 60-80 different accounts.
The data gold rush
Personal data is a valuable commodity on the web. Many sites have a registration system to capture user information that can be used for marketing or business purposes. I have no issue with this. But each site creates a separate instance of your personal identity. This makes maintenance of your personal information a nightmare. Furthermore the security of your personal information becomes less secure simply by the fact that it exists in multiple locations and you are trusting the site to guard your information. This is a less than ideal solution.
A growing problem
This is not a problem that is going to go away. More and more services are being dematerialised and moving online. What unites this trend is that user credentials are required to access information or media. That user information will also need managed. The current model is inefficient and cannot continue.
The model we need
A shift in the model of managing online identity is required. We need to move to something like this.
This allows users to update their information with one central provider and for all other accounts to be updated from that account.
In many ways it is not that different from how credit cards work. I don't have a separate account with each vendor I buy something from. My credit card details are held centrally and my credentials are checked each time I purchase something. I am not going to get into minutiae here but it would seem that we already have an infrastructure for what we need. The credit card model works on a fee being charged to the vendor. I could see the same framework working for personal identity.
Has anything been done?
Yes it has. Simon Willison has worked tirelessly to raise awareness and usage of OpenID. You can read about OpenID here. It is a great start and you should start using it where you can.
Who can solve this?
This is not an overnight job. If we step back a moment and think of who has the scale and experience to provide a solution it must be Banking Institutions. They have the experience of managing and securing sensitive, dematerialised information. They allow multiple third parties to verify user information. They provide a sustainable model for the economics of creating an online system.
It seems odd to me that this situation exists. I just hope by the next time I move things have improved.