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ScholarShare Announces Winners of Reading Makes Cent$ Summer Reading Program
SACRAMENTO, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 10/29/13 -- ScholarShare, California's 529 college savings plan, today announced the 35 winners of its Reading Makes Cent$ Summer Reading Program. The parents or guardians of each selected winner will receive $529 to invest in a ScholarShare account.
"When children read over the summer break, they improve their learning skills," said State Treasurer Bill Lockyer, who serves as chairman of the ScholarShare Investment Board. "If we can get kids to enjoy reading outside the classroom, we can help them develop positive study habits that will help them get into college and succeed when they get there."
This marks the second year ScholarShare has partnered with California public libraries to conduct the Summer Reading Program. After reading a book, parents of children in pre-K through the 8th grade submitted an entry form at their local public library or online. ScholarShare received more than 8,000 entries from across California. Winners were selected at random.
As a part of the partnership, if the winning entry form was submitted at a local public library, the library also will receive a check for $529.
The list of winners is attached.
About the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan:
ScholarShare accounts may be opened with as little as $25 per investment portfolio. ScholarShare has no annual account maintenance fee, no income limit and offers a high maximum account balance. Established in 1999, ScholarShare currently holds more than $5 billion in assets in more than 245,000 accounts as of 6/30/13. To sign up for an account or for more information about the plan, visit www.scholarshare.com. For information about the ScholarShare Investment Board (SIB), visit www.treasurer.ca.gov/scholarshare. Like ScholarShare on Facebook at www.facebook.com/scholarshare529 and follow us on Twitter at @ScholarShare529.
Named for the section of the IRS code under which they were created, 529 plans offer valuable tax advantages. Contributions are made with money that has already been taxed. Once funds are placed in the account, investment earnings, if any, are not federally or state taxed, if withdrawn to pay for qualified higher education costs.
Consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses before investing in the ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan. Please visit www.scholarshare.com for a Program Disclosure Booklet containing this and other information. Read it carefully.
Before investing in a 529 plan, consider whether the state where you or your Beneficiary resides has a 529 plan that offers favorable state tax benefits that are available if you invest in that state's 529 plan.
The tax information contained herein is not intended to be used, and cannot be used, by any taxpayer for the purpose of avoiding tax penalties. Taxpayers should seek advice based on their own particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor. Non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal and state taxes and the additional federal 10% tax. Non-qualified withdrawals may also be subject to an additional 2.5% California tax on earnings.
Investments in the Program are neither insured nor guaranteed and there is the risk of investment loss.
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Nov. 19, 2012
Friday, Nov. 23 | 12:30 pm (PT) | Martin Stadium
Gameday Central | TV: FOX| Radio: KJR (Affiliates)
UW Notes (at WSU)
ASJ Named Mackey Finalist
By Gregg Bell - UW Director of Writing
SEATTLE - The Huskies are bringing an asset to this 105th Apple Cup that their coach - and most everyone else -- didn't expect Washington to have in 2012.
Steve Sarkisian was assessing his team while talking to a coaching friend from another school this summer. Washington's fourth-year coach told his pal he thought UW would be "really good" on offense and "good" on defense.
Seven wins in 11 games later - including allowing just 17, 13, 15 and three points each week in an ongoing, four-game winning streak - Sarkisian's assessment has changed.
"I think we are really good on defense," the coach said after Monday morning's practice as preparations intensified for the annual grudge match Friday afternoon between Washington (7-4, 5-3 Pac-12) and Washington State (2-9, 0-8) in chilly Pullman.
"I was off a bit," Sarkisian said. "I think our defense has probably exceeded what I thought it could be a little bit."
A little bit?
Using far more aggressive, in-your-face coverage with more plays on the ball plus a fast, active set of new linebackers, the Huskies have transformed. Their defense has at times carried their offense through inconsistency to the cusp of UW's first eight-win season since 2001.
Last season the Huskies were 116th in the nation in pass defense (285 yards allowed per game, 106th in total defense (453 yards allowed) and 108th in scoring defense (surrendering 36 points per game).
This season UW is ninth in pass defense (174.3 yards allowed per game), 29th in total defense (352 yards per game) and 36th in scoring defense (23.2 points per game).
New defensive coordinator Justin Wilcox has cornerbacks Desmond Trufant, Marcus Peters and Greg Ducre challenging receivers at the line of scrimmage and down the field rather than dropping into deep cushions to guard against big plays deep.
Trufant, a possible high-round selection in April's NFL draft, is hopeful to play Friday after sitting out last week to preserve his sore hamstring. He has been so good in his senior season he at times has single-handedly shut down top receivers, particularly against Stanford, USC, and Oregon State. Peters, a redshirt freshman, and senior safety Justin Glenn have continually made plays at passes in flight. Junior Sean Parker has been a hard-hitting cover man and blitzer at strong safety.
Sarkisian credits his first-year defensive backs coach, hired in January from Oregon State.
"Keith Heyward has had a great effect on our secondary," Sarkisian said. "He has reduced our anxiety that we used to play with back there ... and, ultimately, we are making plays on the ball."
The secondary's play has freed new linebacker Travis Feeney, another redshirt freshman into becoming a menace all over the field, particularly in the opposing backfield.
"Travis has had tremendous second half of the season," Sarkisian said of Feeney, a converted safety with 4.4 speed in the 40-yard dash. "That transition is not easy.
"The same could be said about Shaq Thompson."
Thompson was rated as the nation's top high-school safety last winter out of Grant High School in Sacramento, Calif. Wilcox created a position for him in August, converting him into a hybrid linebacker who is listed as a nickel back on the depth chart but is more often just off the line of scrimmage as an edge rusher and inside pass-coverage force.
The physicality and speed of Thompson, along with the fleet Feeney and sophomore John Timu, another former safety and a high-school quarterback, give Washington as fast and athletic a set of starting linebackers as its had in years.
It's almost as if last December's 67-56 loss to Baylor in the Alamo Bowl didn't happen.
Wilcox and his three new assistants arrived days later to remake a unit that this season is the identity of Husky football.
"I mean, obviously you want to be optimistic and think positively that we could improve from last year," Glenn said. "But once we kind of got going a little bit and I realized what the schemes were and what he was doing and how our personnel fit it, I thought we'd definitely be a lot better than we were last year.
"Now, we are really starting to play our best football, at the end of the season. I mean, this is how you want to be playing in November, late November."
In last weekend's 38-3 win at Colorado the Huskies - without Trufant -- allowed their fewest points on the road in a dozen years, since a 51-3 win over WSU in the 2000 Apple Cup.
This year's Cougars will provide the latest to test UW's improved pass defense.
Washington State has thrown the ball 571 times in 11 games, the most in the Football Bowl Subdivision. WSU is 10th in the nation in pass offense under spread-`em-out, first-year coach Mike Leach. The Cougars have thrown for 3,615 yards in the air, an average of 329 yards per game, with 23 touchdown passes.
But the Huskies could find opportunities to make more plays on the ball Friday inside Martin Stadium. WSU's quarterbacks Connor Holiday and Jeff Tuel have thrown 19 interceptions. Only Western Michigan, with 21, has thrown more in the FBS this season.
"I know we had some tough ball games early in the year against spread teams," Sarkisian said, referring to UW's losses to Oregon and Arizona in October. "But I would like to think that with our athleticism that won't be as big a problem in the future."
Sarkisian smiled when asked immediately after Saturday's win outside the visitors' locker room at Folsom Field in Boulder if he could have envisioned such a dramatic turnaround so soon from his defense.
"I didn't know what to expect," he said. "I thought we had some pretty talented guys. I thought we could recruit some guys who could step in right away.
"One thing I have appreciated about Justin is, he's evolved as a defensive coordinator from Boise (State) to Tennessee to even early on with us to fit the personnel that we have and to put the players that we have in the best positions to be successful. And we're seeing some of those younger players get better as the season's gone on.
"It's a credit to our defensive staff for adjusting to what our guys can do well."
INSIDE THE DAWGS: Austin Seferian-Jenkins was named Monday one of three finalists for the John Mackey Award given annually to the nation's top tight end, one week after he was the only sophomore on the semifinalist list of eight. Last weekend Seferian-Jenkins caught his 11th career touchdown pass to set a new UW record for tight ends. His 99 receptions and 1,289 yards receiving are also all-time school records for the position. His 58 catches this season are yet another UW record for tight ends, and ASJ needs 45 yards receiving to pass Dave Williams' Huskies single-season, tight-end record of 795 yards receiving. "If there are three better tight ends in the country, I'd like to see them," Sarkisian said. ... The Huskies will have a team Thanksgiving meal early Thursday afternoon on campus after practice and before that afternoon's team flight to Pullman. ... The early forecast for Friday's game on the Palouse: Cloudy with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s.


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Finally! The new Stacy Justice book is here!!
This go-round finds our reluctant witch not so reluctant any more. She has embraced her destiny. Of course, this is still Stacy so nothing comes easy!
The book takes place in the time period leading up to Samhain...or Halloween to mere mortals. It is at that time of year when the veil between worlds is at the thinnest and you can never be sure of just what will cross over from which world!
In this installment, we have a mischievious fairy with a fondness for broken pipes, a bloodthirsty demon who uses sex as a weapon, and a stranger in town who has a tie to Stacy...or does he?
As always, Barbra Annino does not disappoint. Obsidian Curse is full of incredible magic, delightful mishaps, and a love story with more twists and turns than a pretzel.
The only bad part? Waiting for Book Six!!


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Looking for an inexpensive makeup line that you can easily purchase at your corner drugstore? Look no further than Milani Cosmetics. This February Milani brings to you an huge spring collection with over 60 new items and colors to choose from. The new spring collection covers all the bases from eyes to lips, cheeks and nails. Ready to check out all that will be available in the Milani Spring 2014 makeup collection?
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Brow & Eye Highlighters:
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Espresso Line- Matte deep brown
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Vanilla Almond- Cream beige
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Blue Zoom-Cream bright blue
That really is a lot for a spring collection! All the colors cover the complete spectrum from light pastels to bold brights and deep tones so there is something for everyone and every style. Prices range from $3.99 for nail lacquer up to $7.49 for the Eye Tech Perfection Liquid Liner. The Milani Spring 2014 Collection will be available in stores this February at Walgreen's, Walmart and CVS. All the Milani products that are preceded with '**' will only be available in CVS stores. For more information about Milani Cosmetics please visit their site at http://www.milanicosmetics.com.
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Feb 17, 2012 10:45 AM
Our original post for the YSL Beauty Rock Candy Eye Shadow Palette ($68) had us comparing these YSL shades to a box of Good & Plenty. And then we read that the reddish candy shell on a Good & Plenty candy gets its color from the crushed exoskeletons of the female cochineal insect. So we immediately came back to the Rock Candy Eye Shadow Palette to remind us of all the beautiful things in the world like babies and kittens and puppies and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and springtime.
Excuse us while we go throw up two decades' worth of female cochineal insect skeletons.
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Aug. 30, 2011
|Game Coverage
|Live Audio
|Gameday Central
|Depth Chart
|Media Guide
|Bruin Bash
|Radio: AM 570 (KLAC)
UCLA opens its 93rd season of football with a Sept. 3 game at Houston. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. CT/ 12:30 PT and the game will be televised nationally by FSN with Craig Bolerjack, Joel Klatt in the booth and Petros Papadakis on the sideline. AM 570 (KLAC) and the Bruin IMG Radio Network (Chris Roberts, Matt Stevens and Wayne Cook) will radio broadcast the contest. The game will also be broadcast nationally on SIRIUS XM (Ch. 92). It will be the season-opening contest for each team.
UCLA leads the series with Houston 3-2, having the last three meetings, including a 31-13 victory last season in the Rose Bowl. The Bruins, ranked #4 in the nation at the time, won the last contest played in Houston, 42-24, in the 1998 season. Houston captured the only other battle contested in the state of Texas, 17-13, in 1977. The Bruins are 60-27-5 overall in season-opening games. UCLA had a five-game season-opening game win streak snapped a year ago at Kansas State in a 31-22 setback. In 2009, it scored a 33-14 victory over San Diego State in the Rose Bowl. In 2008, it knocked off Tennessee in overtime, 27-24, in Pasadena. (2007, won 45-17 at Stanford; 2006, won 31-10 over Utah in Rose Bowl; 2005, won 44-21 at San Diego State).
UCLA is 3-2 in its last five road openers (2010 loss at Kansas State, 2007 win at Stanford, 45-17; 2005 win at San Diego State, 44-21). The last season-opening road loss came at Colorado in 2003 (14-16). The Bruins posted a 20-17 win at Alabama in the 2000 season-opener.
A LOOK AT 2011 -- There are six home games, four against Pac-12 opponents, and six road matchups on the 2011 schedule. This will be the first year of play in the new Pac-12 Conference as Utah, from the Mountain West Conference, and Colorado, from the Big 12 Conference, join the mix. The Bruins will meet both new conference members. UCLA hosts newcomer Colorado on Nov. 19 and plays at Utah on Nov. 12. Four contests have been pre-selected for national television -- the opener at Houston(FSN); the Sept. 17 home game against Texas will kickoff at 12:30 and be broadcast on ABC; the Oct. 20 game at Arizona will be played on Thursday night on ESPN; the regular season-ender at USC will be on FSN at 7 pm.
UCLA is opening a second-straight season on the road. UCLA bested Houston at home in the Rose Bowl a year ago. The 2011 home opener is on Sept. 10 with San Jose State and will mark the first time ever the Bruins and Spartans have squared off. The Bruins bested Texas a year ago in Austin and welcome the Longhorns to the Rose Bowl for the first time since 1998. A couple of road contests at Oregon State (Sept. 24) and at Stanford (Oct. 1) kick off the Pac-12 conference schedule. Washington State comes to the Rose Bowl on Oct. 8 in the first Pac-12 home conference contest. The annual homecoming game will be on Oct. 29 against California.
WHO'S BACK -- UCLA returns: *8 Offensive Starters - -(WR Nelson Rosario, WR Taylor Embree, TE Cory Harkey, QB Kevin Prince or Richard Brehaut, RB Johnathan Franklin, F back Anthony Barr, OL Sean Sheller, OL Mike Harris)
*8 Defensive Starters -- (DL Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DL Cassius Marsh, DL Damien Holmes, LB Sean Westgate, LB Patrick Larimore, DB Aaron Hester, DB Sheldon Price, DB Tony Price)
* 1 Specialist - (P Jeff Locke)
* Top 12 Rushers from 2010 --#1 RB Johnathan Franklin-1,127 yds, #2 RB Derrick Coleman-487 yds, #3 RB Malcolm Jones-200 yds, #4 QB Kevin Prince-110 yds, #5 WR Josh Smith-69 yds, #6 QB Richard Brehaut-61 yds, #7 F Anthony Barr-29 yds, #8 F Damien Thippen-22 yds, #9 WR Ricky Marvray-15 yds, #10 QB Darius Bell-9 yds
* Top 2 Passers from 2010 -- #1 Richard Brehaut-1,296 yds and 6 tds, #2 Kevin Prince-384 yds and 3 tds
* Top 9 Receivers from 2010 -- #1WR Taylor Embree-32 catches, #2 WR Nelson Rosario-29 catches, #3 WR Ricky Marvray-20 catches, #4 WR Randall Carroll-15 catches, #5 TE Cory Harkey-14 catches, #6 WR Josh Smith-11catches, #7 RB Johnathan Franklin-10 catches, #8 F Anthony Barr-9 catches, #9 WR Jerry Johnson-5 catches
* Top 9 Receiving Yardage Leaders from 2010 -- #1 WR Taylor Embree-409 yds, #2 WR Nelson Rosario-309 yds, #3 WR Randall Carroll-242 yds, #4 WR Ricky Marvray-188 yds, #5 TE Cory Harkey-140 yds, #6 WR Josh Smith-127 yds, #7 F Anthony Barr-66 yds, #8 RB Johnathan Franklin-63 yds , #9 WR Jerry Johnson-57 yds
* Top 10 Total Offense Leaders -- #1 QB Richard Brehaut-1,357 yds, #2 RB Johnathan Franklin-1,127 yds, #3 QB Kevin Prince-494 yds, #4 RB Derrick Coleman-487 yds, #5 RB Malcolm Jones-200 yds, #6 WR Josh Smith-69 yds, #7 F Anthony Barr-29 yds, #8 F Damien Thigpen-22 yds, #9 WR Ricky Marvray-15 yds, #10 QB Darius Bell-9 yds
* 8 of the Top 9 Scorers from 2010 -- #2 RB Johnathan Franklin 48 pts; #3 RB Derrick Coleman 30 pts; #4 QB Richard Brehaut 24 pts; #5 QB Kevin Prince 18; T#6 TE Joseph Fauria 12, WR Ricky Marvray 12, WR Randall Carroll 12; T#9 WR Nelson Rosario 6, Josh Smith 6
* Top 12 All-Purpose Yardage Leaders -- #1 RB Johnathan Franklin 1,190 yds, #2 WR Josh Smith 919 yds, #3 RB Derrick Coleman 519 yds, #4 WR Taylor Embree 513 yds, #5 WR Ricky Marvray 365 yds, #6 WR Nelson Rosario 309, #7 WR Randall Carroll 244, #8 Damien Thigpen 223, #9 Malcolm Jones 217, #10 TE Cory Harkey 150, #11 QB Kevin Prince 110, #12 F Anthony Barr 95
* 13 of the top 16 tacklers from 2010 -- #1 DB Tony Dye 96, #2 LB Sean Westgate 90, T#5 LB Patrick Larimore 41, #7 DB Andrew Abbot 34, #8 LB Jordan Zumwalt 32, #9 DL Damien Holmes 28, T#10 DB Aaron Hester 26, T#10 DB Sheldon Price, #12 DL Cassius Marsh 23, #13 DB Dalton Hilliard 22, T#14 DL Nate Chandler 21, T#14 DB Dietrich Riley 21, #16 DL Keenan Graham 18
* 5 of the top 8 tackles for loss leaders from 2010 -- #1 LB Sean Westgate 11.0, T#3 LB Patrick Larimore 5.0 , #5 DL Owamagbe Odighizuwa 4.0, #6 Tony Dye 3.5, T#7 Jordan Zumwalt 3.0
BRUINS MUST REPLACE - Junior safety Rahim Moore (Denver Broncos) was named a first-team All-American by Sporting News. Junior linebacker Akeem Ayers (Tennessee Titans) was named a second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation. Ayers and Moore were each named third-team All-Americans by Associated Press. Ayers was one of five Butkus Award finalists (he finished third in the voting). He was also a Lott IMPACT Trophy quarterfinalist. Ayers was a second-team Phil Steele All-American while Moore and senior long snapper Christian Yount (Tampa Bay Bucs) were named fourth-team All-Americans. Ayers and Moore earned first-team All-Pac-10 honors from the league's coaches. Senior kicker Kai Forbath (Dallas Cowboys) earned second-team All-Pac-10 acclaim. Senior center Ryan Taylor (New Orleans Saints) earned honorable mention All-Pac-10 accolades. Senior defensive tackle David Carter was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals.
WATCH LIST US -- The following Bruins were listed as players "To Watch" for the 2011 major national post-season awards: senior FS Tony Dye -- Lott Impact Trophy (nation's top defensive player); Bronko Nagurski Trophy (nation's most outstanding defensive player) Bednarik Award (nation's top defender), Thorpe Award (nation's top DB); junior DE Datone Jones -- Hendricks Award (nation's best defensive end); senior center Kai Maiava -- Rimington Award (most outstanding center); junior running back Johnathan Franklin -- Maxwell Award (most outstanding college football player), Doak Walker Award (nation's top running back); senior LB Sean Westgate is on the Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List. (Nation's college lineman of the year - limited to down linemen, end-to-end, either on offense or defense, who set up no farther than 10 yards to the left or right of the ball, and linebackers who set up no farther than five yards deep from the line of scrimmage).
NUMBER CHANGES -- DL Cassius March is now #3; QB Darius Bell is #3; WR Josh Smith is #7; DL Wesley Flowers is #9; DB Tevin McDonald is #7; LB Aramide Olaniyan is #14; DL Donovan Carter is #90.
A LOOK AT THE 2011 SCHEDULE -- The combined record of UCLA's opponents was 71-78 (.477) in 2010. A closer look at the non-conference opponents reveals some interesting numbers. Houston (5-7 record last season) finished 11th in the nation in total offense in 2010 (480.50 yds/g). The Cougars were 4-4 and third in the Conference USA West while ranking fifth in the nation in passing offense (327.25 yds/g). San Jose State (1-12) ranked 45th in passing offense last season with a total of 236.54 yds/g. Texas (5-7, but three wins on the road a year ago) led the Big 12 in total defense and ranked sixth in the nation, allowing 300.17 yds/g. The Longhorns finished sixth in the Big 12 South with a 2-6 mark.
FRANKLIN ON THE RUN -- Redshirt junior tailback Johnathan Franklin led the Bruins in rushing with 1,127 yards (5.3 ave) in 2010, the 10th-best season mark in school history. He was fifth in the Pac-10 and 27th in the NCAA with his average of 93.92 yards /g. He led the team with eight touchdowns. He was also ninth in the Pac-10 in all-purpose yards (99.17) and 14th in the conference in total offense (93.92). He had a streak of three straight 100-yard rushing games (158-Houston/118 Texas/ 216 Washington State), the first time for a Bruin since Maurice Drew in 2004 (Illinois, Washington and San Diego State). Franklin became the first Bruin 1,000-yard rusher since Chris Markey in 2006. Here are recent Bruin 1,000-yard rushers: 2006: Chris Markey 1,107; 2004: Maurice Jones-Drew 1,007; 2001: DeShaun Foster 1,109; 2000: DeShaun Foster 1,037.
BACK-TO-BACK 1,000-YARD BRUIN RUSHERS -- Junior running back Johnathan Franklin will look to join some elite company after amassing 1,127 yards rushing in 2010. The back-to back club at UCLA includes: DeShaun Foster - 2001: 1,109 / 2000: 1,037 Skip Hicks - 1997: 1,282 / 1996: 1,034 Karim Abdul-Jabbar - 1995: 1,571 / 1994: 1,227 Gaston Green - 1987: 1,098 / 1986: 1,405 Freeman McNeil - 1980: 1,105 / 1979: 1,396 Wendell Tyler - 1975:1,388 / 1976: 1,003
RETURNING STARTS BY POSITION Wide Rec.(47)-Nelson Rosario 10, Taylor Embree 31, Ricky Marvray 4, Randall Carroll 1, Jerry Johnson 1 F-Back (4) - Anthony Barr 4 Offensive Line (71) - Kai Maiava 12, Mike Harris 28, Sean Sheller 10, Jeff Baca 21 Quarterback (23) - Kevin Prince 16, Richard Brehaut 7 Running Back (22) - Johnathan Franklin 18, Derrick Coleman 4 Tight End (23) - Cory Harkey 23
Defensive Line (50) - Datone Jones 15, Nate Chandler 10, Damien Holmes 6, Keenan Graham 6, Owamagbe Odighizuwa 6, Cassius Marsh 4, Justin Edison 3 Linebacker (24) - Sean Westgate 13, Patrick Larimore 7, Jordan Zumwalt 4 Cornerback (38) -Aaron Hester 12, Sheldon Price 20, Andrew Abbott 6 Safety (26) - Tony Dye 26
TAKE THAT RED SHIRT OFF -- Among the redshirt freshmen who could see their first career action in 2011 are: Offense - RB - Jordon James, OL Wade Yandall, TE John Young; Defense - DL Wesley Flowers, LB Aramide Olaniyan, LB Eric Kendricks, DB - Tevin McDonald.
FRESHMEN OVER THE YEARS -- A school-record 17 true freshmen played for the Bruins in 1977. Thirteen played in 1975, 12 in 1978, 1980 and 2004 and 10 played in 1979. In recent years, nine played in 2005, eight in 2006, two in 2007 and 11 in 2008. UCLA played 10 freshmen in 2009 (eight saw action in the opener agaisnt SDSU). The Bruins played 10 freshman in 2010 (four saw action in opener at Kansas State).
FIRST ACTION -- 22 players made their UCLA debuts in 2010, by class (note---players returning for 2011 in italics): *10 true freshmen - KSU: F Anthony Barr, RB Malcolm Jones, DT Cassius Marsh, LB Jared Koster (special teams); Stanford: S Dietrich Riley, LB Jordan Zumwalt, DT Seali'i Epenesa, DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa; Houston: CB Anthony Jefferson; Texas: OL Chris Ward *seven redshirt freshmen - KSU: WR Ricky Marvray, DE Keenan Graham, DB Stan McKay (special teams), TE Jayson Allmond (special teams); Stanford: LB Isaiah Bowens; Texas: C Greg Capella; WSU: DB Alex Mascarenas (special teams) *one true sophomore - Washington: QB Darius Bell *one redshirt sophomore - KSU: TE Joseph Fauria *two redshirt juniors - KSU: WR/KR Josh Smith; Washington: QB Clayton Tunney *one redshirt senior - Stanford: DT Andy Keane
FIRST STARTS -- Fifteen players made their first career starts in 2010. Five made their first career starts in the season opener -- DT Justin Edison, DT David Carter, DE Damien Holmes, LB Patrick Larimore and OT Sean Sheller. In addition, DE Nate Chandler made his first start on defense. Against Houston, DE Keenan Graham recorded his first career start. At Texas, it was WR Ricky Marvray. QB Richard Brehaut made his first career start vs. Washington State. At Cal, DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa made his first start. F-back Anthony Barr received the starting nod at Oregon. WR Jerry Johnson made his first start against Arizona. Against Oregon State, WR Randall Carroll, DT Cassius Marsh and LB Jordan Zumwalt made the first starts of their careers. DE Reginald Stokes made his initial start versus USC. (note---players returning for 2011 in italics):
FROSH/SOPHS -- Twenty-four of the 51 Bruins who played in the 2010 opener at K-State were either freshmen or sophomores. In 2009, thirty-six players (24 freshmen, 12 soph.) such players saw action in the 2009 season.
NON. CONF. ROAD RECORD -- With the win last year at Texas, the Bruins' non-conference road record since 2000 improved to 8-6----2010-L Kansas State; W Texas; 2009-W Tennessee; 2008-L BYU; 2007-L Utah; 2006-L Notre Dame; 2005- W San Diego State; 2004-W Illinois; 2003-L Colorado, L Oklahoma; 2002-W Oklahoma State, W San Diego State; 2001- W Alabama, W Kansas; 2000-none.
BRUINS VS. CONF. USA TEAMS -- UCLA has an 8-6 record in all-time games played vs. the current members of Conference USA. The Bruins own a 4-0 record vs. Rice; 1-4 vs. SMU; 3-2 vs. UH. UCLA will meet Rice next season in Houston and will host UH in the Rose Bowl.
IN THREE SEASONS UNDER NEUHEISEL -- The Bruin defense has limited opponents to less than 300 yards of offense in nine contests (8-1 record) ...... Over the last three-plus seasons, UCLA owns a 10-0 record when holding the opponent under 20 points ...... UCLA's record is 8-3 when it wins the turnover battle under coach Neuheisel ...... It is 7-19 when it ties or loses the turnover battle ...... The Bruin defense has held eight opponents to less than 100 yards of rushing in the last three years (record of 7-1).
BOWLING -- The Bruins have qualified to play in a bowl game in nine of the last 11 seasons (not in 2008 or 2010).
WORKING OVERTIME * UCLA is 7-1 all-time in overtime, including a 27-24 win over Tennessee in the 2008 season opener.
AT THE STARTING LINE -- Senior receiver Taylor Embree (31), senior offensive lineman Mike Harris (28), senior safety Tony Dye (26), senior tight end Cory Harkey (23), redshirt junior offensive lineman Jeff Baca (21), junior defensive back Sheldon Price (20) are the only Bruin position players with at least 20 career starts. Dye has the longest starting streak of any position player with 25 straight. Harkey and LB Sean Westgate are next with 12.
NEW COORDINATORS ON BOARD -- Mike Johnson, who has 10 years of NFL coaching experience and three at the collegiate level, is set to begin his first season with the Bruin program. Johnson comes to the Bruins after serving as first, quarterbacks coach and then offensive coordinator of the San Francisco 49ers in 2009 and 2010. Prior to joining the 49ers, Johnson worked alongside Rick Neuheisel on the offensive coaching staff of the Baltimore Ravens where he was the receivers coach. From 2002-2005, Johnson served as quarterbacks coach of the Atlanta Falcons. In 2000-2001, he worked on Mike Riley's staff as the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers. Johnson also served on Riley's staff at Oregon State from 1997-1999 as coach of the quarterbacks and wide receivers. Joe Tresey, who has served a defensive coordinator at both the University of Cincinnati and the University of South Florida, was named the Bruins defensive chief in February of 2011. He spent the 2010 season as defensive backs coach of the Omaha Nighthawks of the United Football League. In 2009, Tresey's South Florida defense ranked 24th nationally in total defense (321.8 yds) and 19th in scoring defense (19.8 pts). His unit produced 23 turnovers that season. At Cincinnati in 2008, Tresey "D" ranked 31st nationally in total defense (321.9) and 25th in scoring defense (20.1) while winning the Big East championship and advancing to the Orange Bowl. In 2007, his UC Bearcat defense led the nation by forcing 42 turnovers and totaled 26 interceptions. UC finished 13th in scoring defense (18.8). He worked at Central Michigan in 2006 and his defenders forced 29 turnovers on the way to capturing the Mid-American Conference championship. Tresey has also coached at Georgia Southern (2004-05), Akron (2002-03), Virginia Military Institute (1999-2001) and Otterbein University in Ohio (1995-98). Prior to that, Tresey had a highly successful tenure as a high school football coach.
ACADEMICS -- Junior Jeff Locke was voted the punter for the ESPN 2010 Academic All-District 8 team. Locke earned a 3.57 gpa in his Economics major and has been listed on the Athletics Director's honor roll at UCLA following five academic quarters.
All seven of the redshirt seniors on the 2011 team are scheduled to graduate by the end of the current quarter.
Eighteen current Bruins were named to the Athletic Director's Academic Honor Roll for the 2011 Spring Quarter --- DL Uche Amajoyi, OL Jeff Baca, CB Librado Barocio, DL Justin Edison, WR Taylor Embree, TE Luke Gane, LB Todd Golper, TE Austin Hill, LB Ryan Hofmeister, LB Jared Koster, P Jeff Locke, LS Kevin McDermott, LB Aramide Olaniyan, DB Dylan Price, QB Kevin Prince, PK Joe Roberts, LB Phillip Ruhl and TE John Young.
Six Bruins were named to the 2010 Pac-10 All-Academic team. Punter Jeff Locke was named to the first team for the second consecutive year. He was joined on the first team by senior holder Danny Rees. Defensive end Damien Holmes was named to the second team for the second straight year. Quarterback Kevin Prince, senior linebacker/special teamer Mike Schmitt and linebacker Sean Westgate earned honorable mention.
The UCLA football program has produced 17 NCAA Post-Graduate Scholarship winners, 16 first-team Academic All-Americans (27 overall), eight National Football Foundation Hall of Fame Post-Graduate Scholarship recipients, two Rhodes Scholars and three members of the Academic All-America Hall of Fame.


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Is it really any surprise that religion's not going away? It can't because we're born with it. So says the three-year, million dollar international research project just released from Oxford University. Nature or nurture? Decidedly the former. The project's co-director, Roger Trigg, told the Daily Mail:


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After hearing arguments on both sides of the campaigns on Initiative 522, I decided to do some research on my own, to separate the emotion and misinformation from fact.
This initiative is misleading us into a serious problem around how our food in Washington state would be regulated. I-522 would require arbitrary labeling for Washington only, on select products. This duplicates the FDA's existing "non-GMO" or "organic" labeling requirement, applied nationwide.
According to a recent Scientific American article, most of our processed food in the U.S. (around 70 percent) contains genetically modified ingredients. Those plants have been modified to help them resist disease, use less water in droughts and a variety of other reasons to make them healthier for human consumption. Anyone who tells you that trying to re-label 70 percent of our processed foods will not cost you anything or that it's a simple thing to do is not being honest. This would not only hurt our pocketbooks at the grocery store, but also mandate inconsistent and misleading labeling requirements on the countless farmers and food producers who would have to contend with a "Washington only" labeling requirement.
The government bureaucracy to do this would be large and expensive, not to mention confusing because of all of the exemptions written into this initiative.
I'm voting "no" on I-522.
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One of the most mentioned disabilities is Intellectual related disabilities formerly referred to as mental retardation. Virtually everyone knows a family with a member affected by this disability as well as some of the issues involved with the parenting of such a child. In 2013, the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), formerly known as the American Association on Mental Retardation, is the most recognized and leading professional organization concerned with research, study, treatment, definition and treatment of persons with intellectually related disabilities. The AAIDD continues to be the leader and guiding entity with regards to intellectual disabilities in the United States.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities is defined as substantial limitations in age appropriate intellectual and adaptive behavior of the affected person. Intelligence is one's ability to place and retain information into their short and long term memories structures in the brain. The assessment of a person's intelligence is based on a battery of intelligence tests and observations of the intellectual associated behaviors. The most utilized tests/assessments are: the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Test; Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children—Revised (WISC-R) and the Woodcock-Johnson Intelligence Scale. Smart, on the other hand, is one's ability to recall learned information from their short and long term memories to be utilized in personal and social decision making situations.
Adaptive behavior is the collection of conceptual, social, and practical skills that people must learn in order to function in their daily lives. The Diagnosis Adaptive Behavior Scale (DABS) measures these three domains:
• Conceptual skills: literacy; self-direction; and concepts of number, money, and time
• Social skills: interpersonal skills, social responsibility, self-esteem, gullibility, naïveté (i.e., wariness), social problem solving, following rules, obeying laws, and avoiding being victimized
• Practical skills: activities of daily living (personal care), occupational skills, use of money, safety, health care, travel/transportation, schedules/routines, and use of the telephone
Designed for use with individuals from 4 to 21 years old, DABS provides precise diagnostic information around the cutoff point where an individual is deemed to have "significant limitations" in adaptive behavior. The presence of such limitations is one of the measures of intellectual disability (Source: American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 2013).
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities are disabilities that is seldom a time limited condition. That is, once a person has the disability it is retained for life. The affected person will demonstrate slower as well as delay in their development throughout their lives. Though persons with an intellectual disability demonstrate limitations does not meant they cannot live meaningful, productive lives. Over the past 40 years or so, persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities have been able to make tremendous advance in adaptive skills. Some to the point that they function independently no longer requiring significant assistance. These persons are no longer considered disable.
Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have traditional been classified by the degree or level of their intellectual findings based on the results of two or more intelligence tests as well as their observed adaptive functioning. It is estimated that roughly three (3) percent of the population of the United States has an intellectual and developmental disability out of a population of approximately 317 million persons. This translates to approximately 9.6 million persons with an intellectual and developmental disability of 2.26million are children age 0 through 17.
Though the description of the disability has been changed, classification has not. Persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities are classified by the degree or level of their intellectual and adaptive findings and functioning in one of the four categories:
Intelligence Test Scores Results
Mild Disability 55 to 70 Intelligence Quotient Score
Moderate Disability 40 to 55 Intelligence Quotient Score
Severe Disability 25 to 40 Intelligence Quotient Score
Profound Disability 25 and below Intelligence Quotient Score
Sources: American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD), 2013
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), American Psychiatric Association, 2013
For the most part, 85% of persons with an intellectual disability will exhibit a mild (educable) form. These individuals are usually not identified until they are enrolled in preschool or elementary school. Approximately 10% are identified as moderate (trainable). Roughly 3% as severe and less than 1% as profound.
What parents with an intellectually and developmentally disabled child should understand is that your child can live meaningful, productive lives in spite of their disability and can be a blessing to you as well!


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VMware buys mobile security startup Airwatch to bolster product offering
Hands over $1.54bn for the firm
ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE VENDOR VMware will buy mobile management and security startup outfit Airwatch for $1.54bn, or about £930m.
The firm announced today that the deal has been approved by both companies' boards and is forecast to close by the end of this quarter.
The deal will see VMware, which also announced estimated revenue of $1.48bn for the fourth quarter of 2013, pay $1.175bn in cash and $365m in installment payments.
Airwatch has nine offices worldwide with a workforce of 1,600 people and lists over 10,000 global customers.
The acquisition, which will help redefine VMware's product portfolio and bring it more up to date with the industry's threat landscape, will see the integration of Airwatch staff into the company's End-User Computing Group, with the team working from its Atlanta base. VMware said it will continue to answer directly to Airwatch founder and CEO John Marshall, who will report to ex-Intel executive and VMware CEO Pat Gelsinger.
VMware EVP and GM of the End-User Computing group Sanjay Poonen said that the company plans to expand Airwatch's Atlanta offices to become the centre of its mobile operations.
"Our vision is to provide a secure virtual workspace that allows end users to work at the speed of life," he said. "The combination of Airwatch and VMware will enable us to deliver unprecedented value to our customers and partners across their desktop and mobile environments."
Almost a year ago, VMWare announced a two percent increase in quarterly profits despite an impressive 22 percent increase in sales, and announced 900 job cuts.
The virtualisation specialist is one many firms to acquire security companies over the past year. Advanced threat specialist Fireeye announced plans to buy end-point protection firm Mandiant earlier in January for $1bn. µ
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BARNSLEY town centre is to hold its first ever vintage street festival.
It will be staged on July 19 in the Arcade and is being organised by Barnsley Council and Glass Onion Vintage Ltd.
Coun Roy Miller, cabinetpokesman said: "The event is already receiving lots of support from the local community, in particular the Arcade shops.
"Visitors can expect to see vintage fashion, traditional ice cream carts, cut-throat barbers, plus a few other surprises during the day."
The festival runs from 10am until 9pm.
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At Last, a New Strategy for AT&T
By SETH SCHIESEL
Published: January 17, 1999
THE future of the AT&T Corporation is not hard to find -- if you can read a floor plan. It is in Room 4430G2 at AT&T's sprawling headquarters in Basking Ridge, N.J.
There are five PC's in Room 4430G2, a big-screen television and a bunch of phones. Nothing special in any of that. What distinguishes the setup is what's missing: telephone wires. All the key equipment links to the outside world through a single cable television line. And the line is providing lightning-quick Internet connections, crisp video images and, of course, a dial tone.
Simple as it seems, that ribbon of coaxial cable represents what may prove to be the most important strategic shift in decades at AT&T, the nation's biggest communications company and its most widely owned stock.
Fifteen years after the break-up of the Bell System severed AT&T's hard-wire link to United States consumers, its pending acquisition of Tele-Communications Inc., the No. 2 cable operator, will allow AT&T to again reach out and directly touch millions of homes. And trying to re-create AT&T's glory days, the company's new chairman, C. Michael Armstrong, wants AT&T to be the only communications provider its customers need.
Is that a pipe dream in an arena teeming with competition -- wireless companies, long-distance companies and local phone companies, not to mention Internet providers and satellite TV services?
Maybe not. Three thousand miles from Basking Ridge, dozens of technicians in Fremont, Calif., are preparing to move Mr. Armstrong's vision out of Room 4430G2 and into the living rooms of paying customers. Soon after the merger closes, as soon as this spring, the TCI brand will start to disappear in Fremont, a middle-class suburb of San Francisco, and Mr. Armstrong's operators will be calling consumers to offer AT&T's new wares.
The pitch will go something like this:
''Hi, this is AT&T. Did you know that we can now offer not only long-distance phone service but also four lines of local service with call-waiting and Caller ID? And may we interest you in our high-speed Internet service, called At Home? It lets you download from the Internet at speeds as much as 100 times faster than you can today -- and at prices comparable to what you're already paying.''
The salesperson will pause to catch a breath, and then continue:
''If you don't want high-speed access, how about a more traditional Internet service, like AT&T Worldnet? And a wireless phone that includes nationwide calling for as little as 10 cents a minute? Oh, yes, we can provide all of these services on a single bill with one number to call if you have questions.''
But AT&T's proposition to consumers will be about more than a simple variety of services; it will be about the extra perks that come from becoming a full member of the AT&T family. So the closer will be along these lines:
''By the way, if you use any three of our other services, we would be happy to add HBO and the Disney Channel to your basic cable package for no additional charge.''
By the end of 1999, AT&T intends to offer this integrated package of communications services not only in Fremont but also in another, undisclosed community in the San Francisco area as well as in Chicago, Dallas, Pittsburgh, Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, Ore., and St. Louis. By the end of 2000, the company intends to expand its competition against its progeny, the Baby Bells, by offering local phone service in most of TCI's other markets.
It is one of the biggest gambles in AT&T's 114-year history -- a test of technology, of financial might and of regulatory flexibility. For Mr. Armstrong, it is the ultimate test of managerial prowess: whether he can reshape one of the country's most hidebound corporations to his vision of a lithe competitor in some of technology's fastest-moving sectors.
If he succeeds, AT&T will again be not just big, but also dominant, a mantle it lost because of competition from the likes of MCI Worldcom, Sprint, SBC Communications and Bell Atlantic.
If he fails? The critics will say he failed to gauge adequately the difficulty and cost of upgrading TCI's somewhat antiquated cable systems. That he did not understand the complexity of the local phone business. That he reached too far, too fast.
AT&T declined to comment, citing a ''quiet period'' mandated by regulators before shareholders vote next month on the TCI merger. And for now, the critics are lying low. That is because Mr. Armstrong has already seemed to make a huge change in an organization that long had seemed to be inertia's captive.
Though it lost its monopoly on phone service in 1984, AT&T never seemed able to shake off its monopoly mindset. Well into the 1990's, under Mr. Armstrong's predecessor, Robert E. Allen -- whose entire career was spent at AT&T -- the company continued to rely on the regulatory process to protect its core long-distance business and to keep potential competitors off balance.
''The shared belief in the company was that the single most important entity that affected their future was the Federal Government and the regulators,'' said Richard S. Bodman, who was AT&T's chief of strategy and business development for most of the 90's and who is now managing general partner of AT&T Ventures, a venture capital firm backed by AT&T. ''That was a contest that maybe they couldn't win, but it was a contest in which they felt they had pretty good skills and tools to play the game adequately well.''


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Cats Dealt Heartbreak in Tempe
No. 67 Arizona women's tennis (9-14, 1-9) dropped its last match of the regular season, 4-3, to No. 22 Arizona State (16-5, 6-4) on Saturday afternoon at the Whiteman Tennis Center in Tempe, Ariz.
Arizona Embarks On Territorial Battle
No. 67 Arizona women's tennis (9-13, 1-8) will face No. 22 Arizona State (15-5, 5-4) in Tempe, Ariz., this Saturday, April 20, for a season-finale Territorial Cup matchup. The match is set to kick-off at 1 p.m.
Arizona Drops Home Finale to Cal, 6-1
Despite pulling upsets at the No. 1 and 2 doubles spots to earn the doubles point, No. 75 Arizona was unable to extend its early 1-0 lead and fell 6-1 to No. 11 California.
Arizona Swept by Stanford
No. 75 Arizona women's tennis (9-12, 1-7 Pac-12) fell 7-0 to No. 13 Stanford (15-3, 7-1 Pac-12) on Friday afternoon at LaNelle Robson Tennis Center.
Arizona Women's Tennis Falls to No. 2 USC, 5-1
No. 74 Arizona (9-11, 1-5) fell to No. 2 USC (19-2, 8-0), 5-1, on Saturday afternoon at the Robson Tennis Center.
2012-13: Finished her freshman season with a 9-11 singles record, playing at spots 4, 5 and 6...Also had an 11-12 doubles record, playing mostly at Nos. 1 and 2.
High School: Graduated from Thousand Oaks High School in Manhattan Beach, Calif. ...Earned the Southern California Sportsmanship Award for 18s...Won the National Doubles tournament, was a finalist at Sectionals and advanced to the quarterfinals in the Easter Bowl.
Coach Maes' Take: "We are very fortunate to have Shayne on our team. This is a kid that will benefit greatly from the structure we provide in practice every day--already has. Every time she spends time on the court, she gets better. She is a great listener and does everything you ask. She is also a committed teammate. Shayne is going to be a tough, tough contender for the Cats and I look forward to watching her grow as a player and a person over the next few years."
Biggest Influence of tennis career: My dad. He was the one that introduced me to tennis and he has been by my side supporting me ever since.
Spends free time: Playing other sports, especially soccer. Also enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the beach.
Favorite places to play tennis other than Arizona: Del Ray Beach, Fla.
Hidden Talent: Soccer--used to play for a club soccer team that was No. 1 in the nation.
Favorite Sport other than Tennis: Soccer
Favorite TV Show/Movie: The Lucky One, So You Think You Can Dance
Favorite Food: Italian, Nutella
Why she chose Arizona: "I loved each and every one of the girls on the team. I really liked the coaching staff and the way Coach Maes coaches. She really cares about the team and that is one of the things I was looking for (in a coach). I also love the weather and the campus is so pretty!"
On Coach Maes: "Vicky is such a supportive coach. She cares so much about the team and supports and guides us in all aspects of our lives, on and off the court."


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Nov. 27, 2013
SMU Mustangs (5-5, 4-2 American)
at Houston Cougars (7-4, 4-3 American)
Friday, November 29, 2013 - 11 a.m. CT
Reliant Stadium (71,000)
Houston, Texas
ESPN2/SMU Radio Network
Setting The Scene
SMU looks to become bowl-eligible for a fifth-straight season as the Mustangs travel to Space City to take on Houston in an 11 a.m. CT American Athletic Conference game at Reliant Stadium.
SMU QB Garrett Gilbert left the USF game with a knee sprain and is questionable for the UH game. Over his last five games prior to the injury, Gilbert averaged 459 yards of total offense and 420 passing yards, with 17 TDs and only one interception, and was named American Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week three times. Despite the hit to his season averages due to missing half of last week's game, Gilbert still leads the AAC and ranks third in the nation in total offense and completions per game and ranks fourth nationally in passing yards.
If Gilbert misses the game, SMU would be led by Neal Burcham, a redshirt freshman, who saw his first extended action last week at USF. Burcham had not played extensively in almost two seasons, having torn his ACL as a high school senior and redshirting in 2012. Prior to his senior season, Burcham shared MVP honors at the ESPN Elite 11 Showcase with current Florida State redshirt frosh Jameis Winston.
Mustang receivers Jeremy Johnson and Darius Joseph are first and fourth in catches per game nationally at 10 and 8.8 grabs per game respectively, and all four starting Mustang receivers have at least two 100-yard games in 2013 - Johnson (6), Keenan Holman (4), Joseph (3) and Der'rikk Thompson (2).
SMU LB Randall Joyner leads the Mustangs with 83 stops on the year despite missing two games with an injury. He ranks second in The American and 11th nationally with 10.4 tackles per game and leads the league and ranks 10th in the nation in forced fumbles.
After finishing 2012 with a +9 turnover margin (10th in the nation), SMU has struggled with turnovers in 2013 and is -5 on the year (96th nationally). The Mustangs have fared better of late, rating +5 over the last three games.
SMU WR Jeremy Johnson leads the FBS in catches per game with a 10-grab average and enters the UH game having already set a school record with 100 catches this season, breaking Emmanuel Sanders' mark of 98 in 2009.
About The Cougars
After opening the season 7-1, Houston has dropped three straight to the top three teams in The American - UCF, Louisville & Cincinnati. The Cougars have been very tough in 2013, as the team's four losses have been by a combined 20 points. UH has also been extremely opportunistic, leading the nation with a turnover margin of +23 and forcing 36 takeaways. Trevon Stewart leads the way, accounting for 10 turnovers - the most of any FBS player this season.
The Series
Houston has won nine of the last 11 meetings between the two schools, giving them a 17-10-1 series edge. SMU won last year's meeting in Dallas, 72-42, after forcing nine UH turnovers.
The Coaches
June Jones is in his sixth season at the SMU helm. His SMU record is 36-39 and his career mark is now 112-80. Jones led SMU to back-to-back Conference USA Western Division Co-Championships in 2009 and 2010, and has led the Mustangs to four straight bowl berths. Jones went 76-41 in nine seasons at Hawaii, leading the Warriors to the Allstate Sugar Bowl following the 2007 season. Prior to heading to Hawaii, Jones had a 12-year coaching career in the NFL, including head coaching stops at Atlanta and San Diego.
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Why SMU? I just fell in love with the campus, the volleyball team, and Winona. Something cool I've already done? Observing in two kindergarten classrooms to prep for student teaching second through fourth grades. Where I'm headed? To becoming an unforgettable teacher, coach, and mentor.
Sometimes I sit in my room and wonder how I ended up here at Saint Mary's doing the things I have been doing. Well, I started thinking about where I wanted to go to college about midway through my junior year in high school. I am a planner and like things to be organized, so … More >
Hey! Well, why don't I start just by introducing a little about myself first. My name is Amy Kujak and I am a senior year at SMU with an Elementary Education major as well as a member of the volleyball team. I am from River Falls and have two brothers who have helped shaped me … More >
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A: No. The contractual increase is intended as a minimum increase. Departments can give a greater increase at their discretion.
A: No. Any stipend increase would be at the discretion of the department.
A: No. ASEs can be started at a higher rate than they qualify for at the department's discretion. There is no requirement that they be paid above the Pre doctoral II rate as they achieve a higher degree status. They came in at the top rate and stay there unless there is a general increase.
A: The contractually agreed to July 1 increases for state-funded positions will be centrally funded from the state budget. Grants and contracts must pay their own increases.
A: Graduate student salary schedules are located at http://www.grad.washington.edu/students/fa/salaries/salary-schedules.shtml.
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How to Manage Your Loved One's RA Care Without Getting Out of Joint Yourself
Published Jan 7, 2014
As a caregiver, you're responsible for managing your loved one's care – which includes taking them to doctor appointments and overseeing the treatment they receive. Managing the medical care of a family member or friend with rheumatoid arthritis can feel exhausting, overwhelming and stressful.
Here are some tips and tricks that will help you better manage their RA care.
Track Their Medications
Without the specific medical names of the drugs, doctors cannot determine whether or not the additional medications they prescribe will interact with the existing medications.
You can find a free medication list worksheet at Safe Medication, as well as useful information about medications. Additional resources are available on the SeniorBridge website.
Get to Know Their Medical Team
Maybe the person you are caring for has three or four doctors, all for different reasons. Maybe they see a rheumatologist to monitor their disease and its progression, a primary care doctor to manage other medical problems, and a physical therapist to ease the joint pain of everyday life.
As the caregiver, you should know your loved one's medical team. Keep an ongoing list of physician names and specialties, phone numbers, fax numbers, and after-hours phone numbers readily available to you and your loved one.
Note Their Medical History
Most physician appointments ask for complete medical history, which includes medication history, allergies, including medication, food, dander, pollen, or any other allergy, and all past surgeries, no matter how minor. You should also include all diagnoses and all medications, including vitamins, supplements and over the counter drugs, and the your loved one's reaction to the allergen.
If the person you are caring for has had side effects resulting from a medication in the past, like nausea or fatigue, then you should include that as well to ensure that your loved one is getting the the best possible RA care.
Ask A Care Manager for Help
It may be a good idea to find a care manager to conduct an assessment and develop a care plan for your loved one with rheumatoid arthritis.
As the caregiver, you need to feel equipped to make medical decisions on behalf of your loved one. A care manager can help alleviate the stress associated with navigating the healthcare system.
Seek Professional Caregiver Help
If your loved one has mobility issues or needs help at home for any reason, then your physician might recommend home care by a professional caregiver.
Be methodical in your approach to choosing a home care agency that meets your needs. Ask the following questions: What did the last audit from the state regulatory board say? Are the caregivers drug tested? Do they have staff qualified in providing the rheumatoid arthritis care you need? Are they going to be able to work around your schedule?
When hiring a professional caregiver, a care manager can help you make the final hiring decision and can help supervise the hiring process. Usually a national home care agency with experience working with people with RA, adequate liability insurance, and professional supervision is ideal to ensure your loved one is getting the the proper RA care.
Stay Informed
As a caregiver, you should know the right questions to ask your loved one's medical team. Although physicians and nurses have information to give you, it's your job to be prepreaed
Getting your loved one the RA care they need means being prepared with a list of diagnoses, a list of physicians, a list of phone numbers, and a list of medications readily available for any and all providers.
Whether you do this yourself or hire a care manager, the role is paramount to keeping your loved one safe and ensuring they get the best possible RA care.
Kimberly Fore, RN, is a director of client services at SeniorBridge and has been a nurse for more than 20 years in the home health and hospital settings.


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[artist id="1231129″]James Otto[/artist] and [artist id="2807105″]Lady Antebellum[/artist]'s Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood all shared similar excitement Wednesday morning (Sept. 10) after a special live edition of CMT Insider at Nashville's Sommet Center. In addition to announcing part of this year's CMA award nominations, they also shared their first CMA award nominations.
Otto and Lady Antebellum were both nominated in the new artist category alongside [artist id="2385935″]Kellie Pickler[/artist], [artist id="1919990″]Jason Aldean[/artist] and [artist id="1183944″]Rodney Atkins[/artist]. Lady Antebellum also picked up a nomination for vocal group of the year, a field that includes the [artist id="1062″]Eagles[/artist], [artist id="1227911″]Emerson Drive[/artist], [artist id="1228650″]Little Big Town[/artist] and five-time winners [artist id="710215″]Rascal Flatts[/artist].
All three members of Lady Antebellum were clearly excited over their very first CMA nominations.
"When we had looked at the categories, that was one that we were just hoping so much we could get in," Kelley told CMT Insider just moments after the new artist category was announced. "I think of us to have everybody's stamp of approval on us, it just feels so amazing, and there's just great talent in there."
Scott agreed, noting, "There's just so many people, so many new artists, that have come out in the past year to two years that, I mean, it's almost like a new … kind of freshmen class. So it's exciting to feel like we're a part of that."
"The way they did it," Kelley explained, "they each gave us a card to call out the nominees for different categories, and right before we went on stage, they gave us the last card — I guess so while we were back there, nobody would peek at it. It happened to be one that ourselves as well as James Otto was in — so I guess they didn't want us looking."
"And they definitely gave it to Charles on purpose," Scott laughed. "They didn't give it to me for a reason because I'd have been like, 'Ahhhh! Oh, my gosh!'"
"She wouldn't have gotten past our name," Kelley joked. "It was genuine shock. It was. It was very exciting."
The trio didn't expect to be in the vocal group category.
"The Eagles, they were my first concert ever — when I was 10," said Haywood. "So to actually be in a category with them, that's pretty amazing. Yeah, the three of us were flipping out."
Otto has been in the music business for several years, so he knew better than to take a nomination for granted.
"Man, I'm sweating now actually thinking about just how crazy it is," Otto told CMT Insider. "It's amazing, man. This is a lifetime of work coming together. … You know, there's a lot of people that have been in that category that have a lot more hits than I do and people that really deserve the award, so it feels amazing, man. And yes, nerve-racking for sure."
"I've been in Nashville for 11 years," he added. "This is not my first record deal, but the thing is, this is the first opportunity I've really gotten that was 100 percent about trying to make this happen for me, and I'm just really honored that people look at me as a new artist. I feel like a new artist. I feel like this is my first real shot at this, and I'm just very excited man, very excited."
"I honestly didn't let myself think about being nominated for this. This was something that I saw — too many big names in the category — people that are established and already are large stars. So I didn't really allow myself to think about the fact that we might actually make the short list like this."
[artist id="504765″]Kenny Chesney[/artist] received seven nominations — more than anyone this year. With entertainer of the year and male vocalist nominations, he is also up for album, single and video of the year, along with two vocal event nominations for his work with [artist id="150201″]George Strait[/artist] and [artist id="150211″]Reba McEntire[/artist].
"You never know how these things are going to go," Chesney said in a written statement. "We work so hard on this music, the tours, the videos. It's so much the focus of what I do, how I live. It's always a thrill to see that people are not just noticing but recognize what we're all trying to do."
[artist id="1244042″]Sugarland[/artist]'s Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush received five nominations, including their first-ever entertainer of the year nod. Nominated for vocal duo of the year, their hit, "Stay," is up for single, song and video of the year, and they are in the musical event category for their recording of "Life in a Northern Town" with Little Big Town and [artist id="2336180″]Jake Owen[/artist]. Additionally, Nettles received a sixth nomination — for song of the year — for writing "Stay."
"I almost spilt my tea this morning as I was watching and the nominations kept being added," Nettles said in a written statement. "Being in the entertainer of the year category is such an honor. We've been lucky enough to be out on the road with Kenny Chesney for a couple of tours over the last two years. Looks like rock by osmosis really does work."
Bush added, "I just finished watching the nomination announcements on TV from my sofa at home, and it is simultaneously humbling and encouraging to be in such amazing company as we are in all of the categories. It is one thing to play shows every week of the year and imagine ourselves striving to become entertainers of the year and another thing all together to have the voting members of the CMA believe that it is possible. Simply awesome."
Strait also received five CMA nominations, including entertainer of the year and male vocalist. His latest album, Troubadour, is nominated for album of the year, and "I Saw God Today" is on the list for single of the year. Strait's fifth nomination this year is in the musical event category for his collaboration with Chesney on "Shiftwork."
"I'm sitting down here in South Texas, bracing for Hurricane Ike," Strait said in a press release. "This really brightens my day. I look forward to a great celebration of our great music. Thanks to all involved!"
[artist id="508166″]Trace Adkins[/artist] picked up two CMA nominations — his first in 10 years — for his hit single, "You're Gonna Miss This." Nominated for single and music video of the year, it also resulted in a song of the year nomination for songwriters Lee Thomas Miller and Ashley Gorley.
"'You're Gonna Miss This' has been such a special gift for me this year, so I'm really thrilled that the CMA and the industry recognized the strength of that song," Adkins said. "Not only was it one of the biggest hits of my career, when we performed it on the season finale of The Celebrity Apprentice, it helped raise a lot of money for my charity, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network. So yeah, I'm really proud of this song."
[artist id="1933910″]Carrie Underwood[/artist] is the recipient of two nominations, too. Her mention in the female vocalist division is complemented by an album of the year nomination for her second project, Carnival Ride.
"This is awesome!" Underwood said. "As an artist, you always hope the music you record will touch people's lives. There is nothing more rewarding than to be recognized by your peers and to know your fans are enjoying the same ride."
[artist id="2389485″]Taylor Swift[/artist] was ecstatic when Rascal Flatts read her name among the female vocalist nominations during a segment of Good Morning America broadcast from New York's Times Square.
"This was definitely a day worth getting up really early for," she said. "Hearing my name called in the female vocalist category was a dream come true."
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I am having troubles with Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B. I enabled USB debuging in Settings, but when I plug in my device to a computer and start adb devices, it does not recognize it. Does anybody have any similar issues? I am using Windows 7. Where can I find Windows driver for that device?
You can find USB drivers for the Prestigio Multipad PMP3370B (aka Prestigio MultiPad 7.0 ULTRA) in the manufacturer website
Just click the download link for the .zip file corresponding to your model, as seen in the screenshot.
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At a debate hosted by the California League of Women Voters featuring candidates for Congressional District 47 (#CA47), DeLong lost it upon seeing that his post-debate public statements were being recorded by a tracker working for the California Democratic Party. He snatched the tracker's cell phone out of her hand and began deleting videos.
Later, DeLong's staff verbally and physically harass the tracker as she tries to record the candidate's public statements.
Trackers are commonplace in electoral campaigns where they record candidates' public statements to ensure those statements are consistent and aren't misleading to voters.
What is Gary DeLong so afraid of?
If he can't stand the pressure of a campaign worker filming his statements after a public forum, how does he expect to perform in a high pressure environment like Congress? How will he ever stand up to the radical Tea Party ideologues in the Republican Party as he's claimed he would do?


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ST. JOSEPH, Mich. — As word continues to spread about the various benefits of using less energy and water in daily tasks, much of the hospitality industry is now working to make its on-premise laundry (OPL) facilities more energy- and water-efficient. As a result, many hotel owners are finding that the conservation of natural resources is not only good for the environment, but also for business. It can lead to lower utility bills and increased productivity, as well as an improved image in the eyes of hotel guests.
Though it may be tempting to jump right in and start buying new equipment, it's important for hotel owners to first take a close look at the many options available to them, leading to a more informed decision.
There are a variety of things to do and consider as they begin their research on improvements, which can ultimately lead to higher energy and water efficiency, as well as a higher return on investment (ROI).
Whether looking to buy laundry equipment for a new hotel or upgrading an existing operation, hotel owners would be wise to first begin a relationship with an established distributor for product guidance and future maintenance. Look for laundry distributors who have a long history in the business and a well-known reputation for good customer service, both before and after the sale.
It also is a good idea to choose a distributor that offers solid warranty and service agreements, factory-trained service technicians and a full parts inventory, so replacement parts can be obtained with minimal downtime. It is crucial that the distributor send a service technician out promptly with the replacement parts needed for repairs so the laundry facility can keep up with guests' needs.
Though the costs of operating an OPL are considerably lower than sending laundry to an outside business, selecting the right equipment for the job can reduce costs even further. Hotel owners can significantly cut utility costs by investing in the latest energy-efficient commercial laundry equipment, including multi-load high-speed washer extractors.
High-Speed Multi-Load Washer-Extractors — The best way to improve overall OPL efficiency is by incorporating multi-load, high-speed washer-extractors. Extracting water in the washer instead of the dryer through higher spin speeds means linens will dry more quickly and gently, and less energy will be consumed.
For the highest level of performance, hotel owners should look for soft-mount washer-extractors with a G-force (G), or spin speed, of at least 300, though certain soft-mount washer-extractors can feature high-speed extraction of up to 350 G.
Higher G-force simply means more water is removed. For example, a 55-pound washer operating at 100 G will leave about 50 pounds of water to be extracted in the dryer, which will take 45 minutes to dry. A 350-G washer, however, will only leave 33 pounds of water, which will reduce drying time to 31 minutes and save linens from additional wear.
When compared to laundries operating with 100-G washers, those operating with 350-G washers can save substantial labor dollars. A laundry operating with 350-G washers can process 10 loads in approximately 2½ hours less time than the laundry operating the 100-G washers. At $10 an hour, increasing washer speed to 350 Gs has the potential to save more than $8,000 a year in labor. Plus, shorter drying time at 170 F will cause less linen wear and tear.
High-speed washer-extractors are an ideal option for OPL operators, as they drastically reduce labor and other operational costs. Of course, to complete the efficiency upgrade package, OPL facilities also need an energy-efficient multi-load dryer.
Multi-Load Dryers — Like multi-load washer-extractors, today's multi-load dryers can hold larger loads of laundry, reducing the number of loads that need to be dried. These highly efficient dryers come in varying sizes, with the largest ones being able to accommodate loads of more than 150 pounds.
For the highest energy efficiency, hotel owners should look for large dryers with high-performance airflow distribution systems that dry clothes faster using less energy, and sufficient insulation and sealing to prevent the leakage of heated air. This allows the machine to dry clothes faster using less energy.
Washer-Extractors for Smaller Facilities — In addition to the individual size and performance of machines, the size of the OPL facility is an important factor to consider. Though multi-load equipment is ideal for larger facilities, it might not be as good of a fit for some smaller OPLs. Fortunately, there are also equipment options for laundry facilities in smaller hotels.
Owners of smaller OPLs stand to reap the most substantial benefits from an equipment upgrade, usually from a traditional top-loading washer to a front-loading high-speed washer-extractor. When comparing on-premise high-speed washer-extractors with traditional top-loaders, the front-loaders are generally recognized as the more energy-efficient option, and they also use water more efficiently.
For example, a top-loading machine needs enough water to cover all of the fabrics in its drum, while a front-loading machine only requires one-third of that amount of water. The drum in front-loading washer-extractors is horizontally set, so as it turns, it uses gravity to drop the fabrics back into the water. This allows front-loading washer-extractors to use several gallons of water a year less than traditional top-loading machines.
Another front-load washer-extractor advantage is that these machines have no agitator in the middle of the drum, allowing them to hold larger loads, which also saves time and energy. Additionally, agitators inflict gradual wear and tear on fabrics over time, so fabrics washed in a front-load machine should last longer.
For hotel OPL facilities to operate efficiently, it is also important for owners to properly design the facility, ensuring that all OPL components are positioned in the most beneficial way for hotel staff members.
First, OPL facilities must have a wide swinging door that will easily accommodate in-and-out foot traffic. Then, there's the placement of the different areas used for separating soiled laundry prior to washing and folding clean laundry after it's processed. Placing folding stations near washers and dryers helps staff members to be more efficient, as they only have a minimal distance to carry laundry, and also helps keep clean laundry from potentially being dragged on the floor.
Washers and dryers should be in close proximity, while allowing for staff members to easily maneuver laundry carts within the space. Store clean linens near the entrance/exit door for easy access to both housekeeping and other hotel staff members.
Most distributors will have someone on staff who specializes in laundry facility design, or will be able to recommend an outside interior designer or architect who can assist the hotel owner with producing a more efficient laundry room layout.
Under the guidance of a reputable, well-established commercial laundry distributor, hotel owners can make huge improvements to the energy- and water- efficiency of their OPL and significantly reduce operational costs.
High-speed washer-extractors and multi-load dryers are a wise investment for all OPL facility owners, as they help achieve all of these goals and allow staff to spend less time handling laundry and more time on other important duties.
In addition, due to the ROI of the equipment, hotel owners can expect to recoup the price difference between this equipment and traditional less-efficient OPL equipment in utility savings over just a few years.
High-speed multi-load washer-extractors and multi-load dryers also help decrease a hotel's impact on the environment. So, by making informed energy- and water-efficient decisions for their OPL facilities, hotel owners are not only making a smart move for their bottom line, but are also doing their part to preserve the environment of future generations.


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Pet Tip Tuesday- Senior Cat CareDr. Megan Okes joines us live in the K2 studio with our Pet Tip Tuesday. This weeks topic is Senior Cat Care.
Senior Care for Cats
What is a senior cat and why do they need special care?
Senior is any cat over the age of 7 years
Pets age more quickly than we do
Cats are more prone to particular diseases than dogs or other pets
What kind of care do senior cats need?
Yearly physical exam and blood work with blood pressure and urinalysis
Important parameters at yearly exam: Weight, heart/lungs, appetite and water intake
Determine basline "normals" for your cat to compare to every year
Yearly vaccines and intestinal deworming based on your cat's risk
Diet modification for overweight cats
What diseases are senior cats likely to get?
Kidney disease
Diabetes - especially overweight cats
High blood pressure
Tooth and gum disease
Heart disease
Irritable bowel disease
Are these common diseases manageable?
YES! That is why yearly screenings are important, the sooner we find a problem the sooner we can treat it and the easier it is to resolve or control
What would I see in my cat if they had a disease?
Sometimes nothing!
Increased thirst or hunger
Increased urination
Weight loss
Diarrhea or vomiting
Change in activity level- increased or decreased
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Businesses Hurt by Smoking Ban in Oshkosh, Wisconsin
On April 8, voters in Oshkosh, Wisconsin approved a referendum banning smoking in some restaurants and bars. The measure passed by the slimmest of margins: 50.7 percent supported the ban. Owners of area establishments are not happy, and their businesses have been hurt.
Unlike smoking bans adopted in some municipalities, such as Wilmette, Illinois, the ban in Oshkosh does not affect all restaurants and bars. In Oshkosh, if a restaurant or bar earns 70 percent or more of its gross revenues from the sale of alcoholic beverages, the owner may apply for an exemption from the smoking ban by submitting "certifications as to percentages of food sales versus liquor sales."
"This is Wisconsin," said Lisa Levine, co-owner since 1985 with her husband Phil of Jeff's on Rugby, an Oshkosh restaurant and bar, "the home of beer, brats, and cheese. We serve fatty meats and deep fried food at our restaurant. We serve alcohol. So when did we become a health club?
"Am I supposed to tell a customer who orders dessert: You really should have a salad because you have a big [rear]?" Levine asked.
Economic Impact Comes Quickly
Since Jeff's on Rugby derives less than 70 percent of its gross revenues from alcohol, the establishment will not qualify for an exemption, Levine said. Already, the ban is having a substantial impact on their bottom line. "On Saturday [May 1], we closed down the bar at 10:30 p.m. for the first time in 19 years," Levine said, adding the last meal was served that night at 8:30 p.m.
The smoking ban has hurt sales of alcoholic beverages, Levine said, just when the business was beginning to recover from the post-9/11 slump that has affected the economy generally. While 85 percent of the establishment's gross revenues come from food sales, 85 percent of the profits come from liquor sales, Levine said. She has already laid off a part-time waitress and a bartender, and she may lay off a dishwasher. She withdrew $2,500 from the family's savings to pay bills recently. "If people in this community don't think this is harming them economically, they're wrong."
Levine also said some competing restaurants with bars have been granted exemptions because they certified that food sales are less than 30 percent of their gross revenues. "Creative bookkeeping," she said.
Lawsuit Ahead?
The ordinance depends heavily on "junk science," said Levine, that claims second-hand smoke "is a leading cause of premature death and disability among non-smokers."
Moreover, Levine notes, the ordinance defines "smoking" very broadly, as "inhaling, exhaling, burning or carrying any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, weed, plant, or other combustible substance in any manner or in any form."
"Does that mean I can't light candles on tables in the dining room?" she asked.
Levine and other restaurant-bar owners in Oshkosh are considering a legal challenge to the ordinance's constitutionality. The group met with a lawyer in early May and is raising funds for the effort.
Maureen Martin is senior fellow for legal affairs with The Heartland Institute. Her email address is firstname.lastname@example.com.


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How to Calculate the Dividend Payout Ratio Based on Profit Margin
Original post by Bryan Keythman of Demand Media
A dividend payout ratio shows the percentage of a company's net income that it pays out as cash dividends to its shareholders. Profit margin shows the percentage of a company's sales that it keeps as net income. If you know a company's profit margin, you can determine its dividend payout ratio using some of its other financial information. While there is no specific acceptable payout ratio, one that is close to 100 percent means a company is paying out nearly all of its earnings as dividends.
Step 1
Find the amount of a company's revenue on each of its last four quarterly income statements. A public company reports its first quarter through third quarter income statements in its 10-Q quarterly reports and its fourth-quarter income statement in its 10-K annual report. You can obtain these for free from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's EDGAR online database. For example, assume a company generated $5 million, $4 million, $6 million and $5 million in revenue during the past four quarters.
Step 2
Calculate the sum of its revenue in each of its past four quarters to determine the revenue it generated over the past 12 months, or its trailing 12-month revenue. In this example, calculate the sum of the four quarters to get $20 million in trailing 12-month revenue.
Step 3
Multiply the company's trailing 12-month revenue by its known profit margin to calculate its trailing 12-month net income. In this example, if the company's profit margin is 10 percent, so multiply $20 million by 10 percent to get $2 million in trailing 12-month net income.
Step 4
Find a company's trailing 12-month dividend per share and its number of shares outstanding in the company's stock quote section. In this example, assume the company's trailing 12-month dividend is $1 per share and that the company has 600,000 shares outstanding.
Step 5
Multiply the company's trailing 12-month dividend per share by the total number of shares outstanding to calculate its total trailing 12-month dividend. In this example, multiply $1 by 600,000 to get a trailing 12-month dividend of $600,000.
Step 6
Divide the company's trailing 12-month dividend by its trailing 12-month net income to calculate its dividend payout ratio. In this example, divide $600,000 by $2 million to get a dividend payout ratio of 0.3, or 30 percent. This suggests the company generates sufficient earnings to likely continue its dividend payment.
- The University of Michigan, Flint: Distributions to Shareholders: Dividends and Share Repurchases
- AccountingCoach; Financial Ratios; Harold Averkamp
- Morningstar: Is the Payout Ratio Rising?
About the Author
Bryan Keythman has performed stock investment research and writing for a consulting firm since 2008. He also has prior experience sourcing and underwriting commercial real-estate investment and development opportunities for a commercial real-estate developer. Keythman holds a Bachelor of Science in finance.