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Ray Kelly Says Christine Quinn's NYPD Oversight Plan Could Make New York 'Less Safe'
But she'd still keep him on as commissioner.
Christine Quinn is one of only two mayoral candidates who remain enthusiastic about keeping NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly on the job, though that position recently got her booed. Nevertheless, Kelly doesn't seem too concerned about staying on Quinn's good side. On Tuesday at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the renovated police precinct in Central Park, Kelly slammed her push to create an inspector general for the NYPD, saying that there's already "more oversight of this department than any other department in America and I think it's more than sufficient." In fact, he believes the measure could be dangerous. "I think there's real cause for concern," added Kelly. "I think putting in another layer of so-called supervision or monitoring can ultimately make this city less safe."
The NYPD's opposition to the inspector general plan has been noted, but this is the first time that Kelly has commented on the issue since Quinn announced that she has the votes to get the measure through City Council, and override Mayor Bloomberg's veto. The issue is already driving a wedge between Bloomberg and Quinn, who's believed to be his preferred successor, and during his brief remarks on Tuesday he attacked the plan again. "Lately we've heard a lot of comments from people running for office. We know that many will saddle the NYPD with additional bureaucracy," the mayor said. "What we don't know is what they'll actually do to reduce crime. We don't even know if this is their goal." All four Democratic candidates supported the plan last week, but the Daily News notes that since then John Liu changed his position, and Bill Thompson clarified that he wants an inspector inside the NYPD who reports to the commissioner.
Quinn's office tried to downplay Kelly's public grousing, saying that even close allies "can disagree from time to time," and this hasn't changed her plans to keep him on if elected. The Sergeants Benevolent Association has a full-page ad in Wednesday's Daily News questioning Quinn for claiming to stand by Kelly while pushing for an inspector general, calling it "political pandering at its most reprehensible." Apparently Kelly isn't quite as offended, since he still isn't ruling out taking a position in a possible Quinn administration. "I haven't made any plans for the future," he said on Tuesday. "I have no plans as to what I'll be doing at the end of the mayor's term."


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Can anyone recommend a good bookkeeper and tax preparer? denise
I'm self-employed and have always done my own taxes but it's getting more confusing. I'd like to find someone who doesn't mind my confusion and is willing to help me through the process of figuring out what information I give them (I'm used to being self-sufficient!) Someone in Alameda or Oakland would be great - someone who I can schedule and ask questions with via email even better. I want to talk to someone long before next April, although my taxes for this year are done - just to know what expenses I should be keeping track of etc., to make next year's taxes easy. Thanks! self-employed taxes
I foolishly waited too long to find a new tax preparer and now tax day is around the corner! Mine retired and I have not found someone yet. I have a fairly simple return (one W2 & one 1099). I am single and have one child who is a dependent. I realize it's most likely too late to prepare my return before April 15 so it would be fine to have the tax preparer file an extension and prepare the return at a later date since I know I will get a refund. Anyone out there know a really good tax preparer who doesn't charge an arm and a leg but who is also very competent? Thanks so much for any recommendations! Anonymous
I've always done our personal income taxes but this year my husband has become a partner at his law firm and things are getting much more complicated. Can anyone recommend a tax preparer to us? Someone who has experience with K-1 income from a law firm partnership where a large percentage is from states other than California. Preferably located somewhere around Oakland/Berkeley to Walnut Creek. (I had hoped to get a recommendation from his co-workers but no one seems to be very happy with their tax person.) Can't do it myself any more
I'm hoping BPN can steer my family towards an excellent, and affordable, tax advisor for this year. When we lived in New York we used someone who was fantastic and offered a wonderful discount for teachers. We may have to file in New York again this year as well as filing in California as full time residents and I wasn't super impressed with the person we used last year. Any recommendations? Closer to San Leandro is better but I'm willing to travel for the right person! Thank you, Too much to do ourselves anymore
Well, not only did that turn out to be completely true, but he also charges a fraction of what the other accountants charged me for years, although he is at least as smart and knowledgeable as they were if not more.
The hitch: he's not a CPA. Also, he has an old-fashioned, almost shabby office in downtown Richmond. He has no website or web presence, although he will submit your return electronically if you so desire. Fancy he's not. But he knows what he's doing, he's so good that he still does taxes for many of his clients who have moved out of state, and he is extremely personable as well as efficient. He won't mail your tax return to you, as my past accountants used to (and probably charged me double for the service). You have to go pick it up. But it's worth it. Anon
Hello BPNers. I'm looking for a tax preparer who can help me with fairly simple taxes (but I'm overwhelmed!) I am a high school teacher and a single mom of 2 teenagers. Thanks recently divorced
I also starting doing my return myself on TurboTax, simultaneously with putting it together for my tax preparer. This has helped me better understand the impact of various factors, although I always file a professionally prepared return. And every year Bob DeSilva has saved me money over my TurboTax return. optimom
We're looking for someone intelligent and well-informed who is easy to talk to and can tell us how we can write off business and household expenses to save money. Jeffry
Seeking a tax person in Berkeley or Oakland who is competent and very aware of tax laws, and also down-to- earth, and able to help a self-employed person utilize ''loopholes'' for deductions, etc. I'm interested in being able to be honest with someone without being advised to rigorously declare every penny of my income, and who can, in fact, offer ideas about ways to deduct generously. Someone who really knows the tax laws and is able to utilize to my advantage. Feel free to tell me something about your work if you're a CPA or about whoever you use, and please no emails saying ''use Mr. Smith. He's great! 510-555-1212.'' I'd like to really hear about what you like, style, sensibility, etc. And fees, please. Thank you! Sarah
I need help from a resonably priced tax preparer for this years taxes. In short I've become a first time homebuyer, become a landlord, have a dependent, and have to negotiate deductions with my wife for our separate federal returns. Help!
Hi. It's that season again. My husband and I need tax and financial advice. We would like to work with a comprehensive service that could prepare our taxes as well as advise us on our many new life changes including paying nanny taxes, being new homeowners, possible work related deductions for professors. We really want someone to fine comb and suggest areas for deductions or instruct us how to do things differently so we can qualify for deductions. But we also want someone ethical who won't expose us to risk. Additionally, it would also be nice to have someone review our investments under the same roof. We are new to this so we don't know what to expect. We'd like to find someone in the Berkeley area. thank you.
Anyone have a tax accountant they can recommend? In Alameda would be fantastic. anon
I'm looking for a tax preparer who is familiar with the adoption tax credit. Any recommendations? Thanks.
Hello, I have changed occupations recently from SAHM to sole proprietor/independent contractor. I am in need of some basic tax advice and tax filing and am unsure if I need to contact an Accountant or tax professional. My case is pretty straight forward no twists or turns really. I just need advice as to whether I qualify for the home tax credit, how to properly apply/record my expenses and financials for tax time, and what tax benefits I can take advantage of. I am looking for recommendations for someone who works with the ''little guy/gal'' (meaning we don't make very much money). Do you have a reasonably priced, attentive and knowledgeable tax or CPA gurus that can help? s
I did my own taxes using Taxact.com and I'm sure the other tax softwares are equally good. You don't need a special ''business'' v. of tax software as an independent contractor. Generally, I found it sufficient to save all my expenses and then follow the software script -- it was all very straightforward including the calculation of allowable home and car expenses related to your business. Not too complicated to DIY
After two years of H & R Block getting our child care credit wrong on our taxes, my husband and I are looking for a tax preparer who can deal with relatively simple things like that, and other more complex issues like foreclosure/bankruptcy. Any recommendations for affordable, and personable tax preparer appreciated!! Open File
We've used Turbo Tax for the last five years and ended up owing a lot this year. We thought it would be a good idea to have a real person examine our returns for the last few years. We aren't looking for anyone who would advocate for questionable deductions, we just want to make sure we are overpaying. If it does end up that we've been overpaying, we'd like this person to be able to help us apply for refunds. Our finances are fairly straight forward, it's nothing too complex. Still, we feel it's a good idea to make sure the system we've been using to file our taxes is working in our best interest. Somebody in Oakland would be best, although Berkeley is fine too. Also, we don't have a ton of money to spend, so somebody good that charges a reasonable rate - is that too much to ask? Thanks! Jen
Mary is a CPA and a certified financial planner. She is the dean of the Golden Gate University MBA Accounting program and she is fantastic! She is thorough, knows the tax code and all of the changes that come each year and makes sure everything is examined. We have used her for the last 2 tax seasons and have been so happy with her professionalism and expertise. Her hourly rates are very much in-line with most CPAs and we feel that she is worth every penny! She can be reached at (510)547-7904 Frank
1. Marvin Tate, CPA, JD 510-271-8512 firstname.lastname@example.com Marvin is in Oakland. He was my Real Estate Taxation and Exchange teacher. Run to Marvin if you own any investments, need to strategize, etc. 2. Herb Yarmo, EA 510-849-0360 firstname.lastname@example.com Herb is an Enrolled Agent in Berkeley. Has done our taxes for years and saved us buckets-o'-cash.Jessica
In 2007 I rented out what used to be my primary residence, and I need help dealing the income, expense & depreciation reporting on my taxes. If you have personal experience using the services of someone in the east bay who has done a good job with this for a fair price, would you please share the info? Or, if you know of a good, not-too-technical reference book that might make it possible for me to prepare the income tax reports myself, please share. Before I had a rental, I did my own itemized tax reports without being traumatized. Many thanks!
We're looking for someone to do our taxes this year --- they should be pretty straightforward and simple. What seems to be the going rate for such work? Has anyone had good success with a particular tax preparer? Thanks for the advice. anon
We haven't done our taxes since our youngest was born in 2004 and we need HELP! Up until then we have always taken care of taxes on time. We really want to find someone who can get us back on track without being judgmental or breaking the bank. I have a regular full-time job & my husband has a small business so we need someone that has experience with that and who can provide solid guidance regarding deductions etc. for the future. We are in Berkeley, but would certainly be open to using a "highly recommended" professional anywhere in the Bay Area that could help our situation. It's taxing to do taxes...Procrastinator No More!
I work from home and recently switched from W2 to 1099 status. I need to find a knowledgeable tax accountant who can save me money by guiding me on how and what to deduct (office, phone bills, travel, etc). Anyone know a good tax accountant who specializes in 1099 status? Monica
I am seeking the answer to a complicated question regarding Mortgage payments and tax claims. I am not sure of who exactly (what profession) would have the best, legally thorough answers. The question: If I am not on the title of the house or a co-signer on the loan, but will be paying the full mortgage payments, property taxes, and contributing to the account set-up for house maintenance, (essentially as a renter) how can I (or can I?) claim this legally for a tax deduction? and what (if anything) would legally need to happen so that I could do this? Does my mom need to set up a legal agreement? Do I need to be on the title? Do I need to be a Co-Signer on the re-financing of the home loan? This is regarding half of my mom's home (she is on title and the full signer for the loan as she had the better credit), She is co-owner of half the house with our upstairs neighbors (who are fully aware of the situation) who also make the other half of the payments. She is retiring next year and leaving the country and we are seeking the recommendations of where and who might be able to help us determine these answers. I am not sure of who exactly would have the legal answers? (what profession? tax lawyer, tax accountant? which is more affordable and recommended?)and is there anyone who has recommendations? Thanks for taking the time to consider our questions.
I am looking for recommendation for a Tax Advisor. We run one small and one not-so- small business and are looking to make some changes that will have definite fiscal/tax implications and require some practical advice before we do it. The ideal person will be someone with experience in working with Building Contractors & S-Corps. Serena
Can anyone recommend a tax preparer on the Walnut Creek side of the tunnel? We've never paid someone to do our taxes, but it's now time. Thank you. Leslie
I need serious financial help. I can't maintain a budget, I owe serious
backtaxes, and I am completely disorganized with financial matters--like
having my water turned over for not paying the bill, not from lack of
funds, just lack of time. I don't have credit card debt, but in my early
40s, I have no money set aside for retirement or my kids' college
Part of my problems are attributable to being laid off for several years,
but more of it has to do with my compulsive spending (which is what I do
when I'm not doing compulsive eating!).
I am now self-employed and making decent money. I really feel this is the
time to make a change, like paying off tax debts (if I can figure out
what I actually owe). But I can't do it alone. It seems I need a
bookkeeper, a tax preparer, a financial planner, a tax attorney, and even
a therapist to help me figure out why I have this problem! Of course, I
need to have enough money left over to actually pay debts/save/etc.
This is all coupled with my fear of financial experts - I always fear
being judged.
Help! Can anyone make recommendations about any of the above types of
professionals? (And any other words of advice are welcome!)
Financially Incompetent
She's very down to earth, human, and extremely saavy in the financial realm. I think she'd be a good starting point - have her help you get the tax part of it under control, and then maybe ask her who to go to for the next step. She has decades of experience doing taxes for all manner of individuals and businesses, in addition to being warm and easy going. Just don't be imtimidated by the piles of paperwork on her desk - she really is very well organized! Her helpers are good too, but if you're concerned, I'd start with Lil herself.
Lillian Lea 1307 Solano (at Key Route) Albany 526-2220- anon (for the sake of my friend!)
We need a tax preparer to do both our 2004 and 2005 taxes. We're pretty sure
that we are owed money for 2004, or at least don't owe, but never filed and
now need someone to help us deal with the consequences. Any
recommendations for a tax preparer who will help us back on track.
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I've looked in the archives, but didn't find what I was looking for. I'd like to find someone to prepare my tax return - and ideally he or she would work near my home in Albany. Does anyone have someone they love in the area? Thanks, Amy
I'm looking for a tax preparer, it's that time of year again and my husband is a great procrastinator! Nothing too complex, but someone with experience with stock options would be useful. Previous postings are a bit dated. Thanks, Denise
My husband & I are self employed musicians/artists/technicians with a complex tax return, & we're looking for a good tax preparer. We're in Berkeley, but we'll travel to meet with someone you've had a good experience with. (We've been working with Tax Plus, in Berkeley, for several years now, & while they're very competent, they're pricey, & don't seem to be up on the latest/best info regarding musicians, etc.) Ari
I've read the few recs on tax preparers on the site and find I need add'l ones from a self-emplyed persons perspective (most were for 'simple' returns not for self-employed/complex). I am looking for additional ones -- a a preparer who has enough breadth to handle complex personal returns, organize household employees quarterly filings, and be very proactive on advice about deductions and ways to optimize a self- employed consulting business. I would like someone who has well- developed methods and systems for collecting data, so that I can learn to feed info in to him/her better each year and improve my organization methods. Excellent verbal skills and ability to explain are critical.
Does anyone have a recommedation for an East Bay tax preparer? The recommendations on the site are several years old. Someone who can handle preparing personal tax returns, who understands child-related deductions, is honest and reliable. Also, any idea of the going rate for these services?
Maria is very professional and reliable, has many local East Bay clients with various child- and investments-related issues that she's been successfully advising through the changing tides in the economy. She has a lot of happy clients, and you could talk to them if you wish.
Because Maria's own business still has some openings, her professional rates are very reasonable ($55/hr) for her extensive tax expertise. She is a licensed C.P.A. and a community activist providing her pro bono professional services to her public school and other local organizations. You can visit her web site at www.geocities.com/Maria_Ku_CPA to learn more about her background, services and local client base.
Please call her at (510) 531-6614 or e-mail her at maria.ku AT sbcglobal DOT net Marco
Jim Sparkman, C.P.A 1155 Meridian Ave., Suite 204 San Jose, CA 95125 phone: (408) 265-8400 fax (408) 265-7191 email: sparkmanco AT sbcglobal DOT netAngelica
We're looking for an independent advisor/CPA/tax expert, and nothing on the website seems to quite fit what we need -- or perhaps we simply don't understand what it is that we need... We have several long- and short-term financial goals, including all the usual retirement/school fund/kid #2/travel issues (that is, we have retirement and school funds, but they are likely not the most elegant solutions). We don't necessarily want someone to help us build a portfolio but more to tell us the tax implications of particular investment vehicles. In addition, we need tax advice for various kinds of activity -- *especially* real estate investing (both home and rental property), as well as small business activity. Lastly, we'd like this person to partner with someone who can then take care of all our tax filing -- or if the same person does all of this, then great! So Many Choices, So Few Brain Cells Left
I heartily recommend Jan Zobel for tax preparation. She is efficient and
organized. Her rates are reasonable and she is very flexible given our tax
status as "unmarried" parents of two dependents, all in the same household.
She works with our individual circumstances to get us the possible outcome.
Jan has an office in Montclair and in San Francisco.
[Sept 2014 Editor Note: Jan Zobel is no longer accepting new clients]
She has always provided me with fast, accurate, and reliable services. Try her out! I've only had good experiences with her.
Our tax preparer is great! She's very efficient, and nice besides. My husband used to work with her and can vouch for her high professional standards. Her name is Maria Sohnlein and can be reached at (510) 799-3304 (her home phone, so call at a reasonable hour) or sohnlein at pacbell.net. Laurel
My husband and I have gone to Feiner Tax Service in Berkeley (on 6th Street near Dwight) for years, working with Gary Feiner. He's good. Phone 510-549-2226 . Bonnie
I highly recommend a tax preparer that I have used for years: Peter Morfin, in Kensington, ph: 525-0814. Peter also provides financial consulting. He has been a therapist for years, is intelligent, knowledgeable and funny. My husband and I met with him to plan our financial future and found his unique blend of skills extremely helpful. Kathy
Kelvin Brown & Associates/Brown's Tax Service in Pinole is great! They are a family run buisness and are very friendly, professional and helpful. They are at 1279 San Pablo Ave in Pinole. Their phone number is 724-8787. They also have an office in Concord - 2291 Pacheco Street. phone 685-8500. Heather
My Uncle, a self employed person, received a notice from the tax people that they want to audit him and come to his place of work, which is his house. The items are minor but he is quite puzzled. Can anyone recommend a CPA or lawyer? Has anyone gone through this? maude
My husband and I have not filed taxes since 2003. I need to resolve this. I had an attorney that did not work out. We have a relatively low income (Less than $70K). We have been having tax deductions so if we filed would probably would have been eligible for a refund. Any recommendations for a way of fixing this situation will be greatly appreciated. Procrastinator
I owe taxes to the IRS Since 2004 if some one have been in this situation before, I have heard that there are Lawyers that can help to reduce your debts, can some one recommend me what to do or were to go Please help
I'm a former health policy professional who has been out of the work force for almost 8 years. I'm looking for a way to go back to work that will allow me to work part time, without the level of stress and responsibilty I had in my former work world. I like working with numbers and am thinking about taking the H& R Block tax course as a way to get into the tax prep field. Has anyone taken this class? If so what was your experience in terms of being able to get work/ pay rates, etc after the class? Curious about tax prep
If you're just starting out, however, my experience is that you will make VERY little money your first year. I ended up just earning minimum wage. If you can do that for a few years, you might build up enough of a client base to do better, but I couldn't afford to do that. After deducting child care expenses, I lost money.
I had a good teacher, and I thought the class itself was good and prepared me well, but I'd want to be sure I could find work someplace else before taking the class again.
I enjoyed the work, I just can't afford to work there again! --Former tax preparer
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This afternoon, Governor Andrew Cuomo delivered his inaugural state of the State address — not from the state house, where it has been traditionally delivered by governors since Al Smith in the twenties, but from the nearby Empire State Plaza Convention Center. In front of hundreds of members of the public, and alongside legislative leaders who were, for the first time, invited to participate by speaking, Cuomo tried to rally the state with a message of change. "This convening itself is a metaphor for change," he said, invoking his inner Obama. "Change is possible in Albany, believe it or not, and I say Amen!"
Cuomo started his speech with a list of the ills facing the state. "Our expenses in this state far exceed revenue," he noted. "This is not a one-year problem; this is a fundamental economic realignment for the state of New York." He also listed the state's weaknesses in education, government organization, special interest control, and business. "We have the worst business-tax climate in the nation," he griped. "Period."
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He proposed two competitive funds to change the way schools get grant money, as well as the expected state employee wage freeze and a state spending cap, and he promised not to raise taxes. And he emphasized his "Clean Up Albany Plan," which includes enforcing full disclosure of outside income for elected leaders, an independent ethical monitor, an end to pay-to-play public financing of campaigns, and the independent redistricting plan that Ed Koch has been promoting of late.
The speech was not without its moments of humor — Cuomo cracked jokes and used visual aids for comic relief (including one featuring himself, Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver, and Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos as captains on battleships, with "special interests" in a plane flying above and firing missiles down on him). But the most emotional responses from the audience came at the end of the speech, when he spoke about prison reform and civil rights. "Don't put people in juvenile justice facilities just to give people jobs!" he said, to a roar. "And we believe in justice for all? Well then let's pass marriage equality once and for all!"
Cuomo closed with anecdotes from his brief time on the national stage, when he worked with the Clinton Administration and was sent around as a surrogate for the White House to speak in nearly ever state in the country. "Literally in every state — almost invariably, somehow they would figure out I was from New York. I wasn't really sure how, because I never really told them," he said, heightening his accent to get laughs. "Almost without exception, whatever the topic, they'd say, 'What are you doing about this in New York?'"
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fiscal restraints forced on the facility
when the state slashed the budget request
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would be hard for the ordinary citizen to
even imagine the dedication and professionalism
that was necessary for us to capture this
award with the staff shortages budget cuts
necessitated," Hodgson said. "It
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of teamwork and the involvement of all facets
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The National Commission on Correctional Health Care – NCCHC is dedicated to improving the quality of correctional health services and helping correctional facilities provide effective and efficient care. NCCHC grew out of a program begun at the American Medical Association in the 1970's. The standards are NCCHC's recommended requirements for the proper management of a correctional health service delivery system. These standards have helped correctional facilities improve the health of their inmates and the communities to which they return, increasing the efficiency of their health service delivery, strengthening their organizational effectiveness, and reducing their risk of adverse patient outcomes and legal judgments.
The BCSO has been continuously accredited by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care - NCCHC since April 1987 for providing medical care and health services which meet the strict standards developed by the American Medical Association and revised by the NCCHC. The BCSO is one of a select group of correctional institutions accredited by the NCCHC for its' superior level of health care services.
The BCSO was surveyed under the NCCHC Standards for Health Services in Jails on April 10-11, 2008. On March 13, 2009 the NCCHC Accreditation Committee of the NCCHC voted to continue to accredit the Bristol County Sheriff's Office and House of Correction for its' compliance with NCCHC's Standards for Health Services in Jails. The NCCHC congratulated the BCSO on yet another achievement and wished the BCSO well in its future. The next scheduled on-site survey by the NCCHC will occur sometime prior to October 2011.
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College Hockey:Rookies Lead UMass Offense In Win Over Northeastern
Mauldin, MacDonald Score Key Goals For 4-2 Final
AMHERST, Mass. — A pair of rookies played with the patience and tenacity of seasoned goalscorers, bolstering UMass to a 4-2 Hockey East victory over visiting Northeastern Saturday night.
The deed to the second period and the game belonged to the Minutemen as NU was outshot, outhustled and outscored in the deciding frame. UMass used an early power-play tally to knot the contest at two while a late marker by freshman Greg Mauldin gave the home squad a lead it would not relinquish.
Freshman forward Craig MacDonald undressed NU defenseman Ryan Sullivan at the left circle before firing a low shot on Mike Gilhooly. Mauldin rushed the net on the far side and jammed home the rebound at 19:06 to give UMass a 3-2 lead.
The Minutemen tied the game less than five minutes into the period on a tic-tac-toe power-play tally. Martin Miljko, a forward playing the point, moved the puck to Toni Soderholm, who threaded a cross-ice feed to Thomas Pock for a one-timer and the goal.
The Minutemen opened the game on fire with an early tally by MacDonald, but the Huskies soon silenced the home crowd with a pair of goals to take a slim advantage into the locker room.
"We just told them to keep playing," UMass coach Don Cahoon said. "We want them to forget about the shifts of momentum."
Defenseman Jim Fahey put NU on the board with a blistering snapshot from the slot that beat UMass goaltender Mike Johnson glove side. Fahey's team-leading seventh goal of the season came on the power play at 12:12 of the first.
Just under three minutes later Mike Ryan fired home a cross-ice feed from Jason Guerriero to give the Huskies their only lead of the game at 2-1.
Northeastern's top line of Ryan, Guerriero and Willie Levesque totaled five points, while the remaining nine forwards did not register a single point.
"[The remaining nine forwards] have played eight games and they only have a goal or an assist," NU coach Bruce Crowder said. "Then they start to feel sorry for themselves, you can't do that in this league."
Johnson, who made 18 saves on the night, stopped a pair of point-blank chances in the final half of the game to preserve the one-goal lead.
Ryan Dudgeon was Johnson's first victim with less than ten minutes left in the second, as he managed a weak backhander with UMass blueliner Samuli Jalkanen backchecking.
The second one-on-one stoning came almost six minutes into the third when forward Leon Hayward broke in on net. The senior tried to snap a shot low and against the grain, but Johnson kicked out the right pad for the save.
"If you had to pick a guy you want on a breakaway, Hayward wouldn't be that guy," Crowder said. "Especially when you look at his past statistics."
Hayward scored one goal in 31 games last year.
Johnson's counterpart in net, Gilhooly, made nine saves before being pulled after the second in favor of senior Jason Braun. Crowder's reasoning was that his team needed an emotional boost after surrendering a pair of goals in the middle frame.
Tim Turner's empty-net goal sealed the victory for the Minutemen, as they again move one game above .500 in conference play. Northeastern drops its second game of the weekend with the loss and is now 1-2-1 in Hockey East.
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More products and sales for EDA farmers in Agricultural Fair
Tegucigalpa, November 17, 2007.- In an effort to help farmers to attract and keep their clientele by improving ways to handle fresh products, thus reducing losses caused by mechanical damage and dehydration, the Farmers Training and Development Activity (FTDA) of MCA-Honduras is testing a pilot project with four of FTDA´s beneficiary farmers at the weekly Agricultural Fair of Tegucigalpa.
The pilot project is promoting new types of sales-exhibition stands, structures, product handling and customers relations, in order to develop new production systems and offer fresh fruits and vegetables in good conditions.
Mrs. Maribel Zúniga practically did all her shopping at the stand of Don Rufinos Amador, an FTDA beneficiary.
"This new systems is very convenient since you can find everything displayed in order and with good selection… it's very pleasant to see how tidy and clean everything is" expressed Maribel Zúniga, one of the many clients that are pleased with the changes.
Jimy Ponce, President of the Association of Agricultural and Handycrafts Producers of the Fair in Tegucigalpa, expressed his satisfaction for the assistant provided by FTDA.
This activity is being sponsored by other promoters such as Swisscontact and the Fair´s organizers, which are interested in assisting farmers to improve their operations and sales in the local market, and to promote strong bases to transform them into international exporters, complying with specifications required to certify their farms according to international levels.
Due to current conditions at the fair, products remain exposed to sun, placed on wooden platforms covered with plastic sheets or directly on the floor; the roofs of the stands are in bad shape; and, being inconveniently exhibited and in bulk, products are usually damaged by buyers, also present array does not allow contact between clients and buyers.
The training being offered by MCA-Honduras comprises marketing techniques such as the use of bright colors and the arrangement of displays to facilitated access and selection of products – narrow shelves, goods disposed in one or two layers, goods stored in boxes for easy replacement –, all in an effort to reduce losses and improve food safety of all products.
Sales at the fair reach about 15 million lempiras weekly, and the adoption of innovative marketing practices to exhibit goods might result in better results for both clients and farmers.
Although this pilot project is being conducted with just a few of FTDA beneficiaries, there are about 18 farmers currently participating in the fair that are already receiving technical assistant in soil preparation, cultivation practices, harvesting, post-harvesting and marketing.
The idea behind these sales points designed to compete with supermarkets and after the success obtained (products sold faster, other farmers were interested to learn about the new system and customers reacted positively) is to encourage the fair´s vendors to improve their stands. FTDA´s objective is also aimed to stimulate the vendors´ competitive attitude by increasing the added value of the complete sales process.
An example of how products are displayed to preserve their freshness and good quality.
"Since we started working with FTDA, we have been moving our products in boxes, but this is the first time that we present our goods for sale this way. With FTDA specialists we have been able to improve our profit in more that 25 and 35%", said Mr. Terencio Raudales, one of the participants in the pilot project in Ocotal, Monte Redondo, Francisco Morazán.
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ECC's Business Division is keeping pace with industry trends by launching three new courses and refocusing of an existing course in the Spring 2014 Semester. The new experimental courses and proposed majors include Introduction to Entrepreneurship (Entrepreneurship Option); Introduction to Hip Hop Business (Hip Hop Business Studies Option), and Introduction to Public Administration (Public Administrative Option).
"We are testing student interest, as we are hoping to eventually create new majors in these areas," said Carlos Rivera, Acting Dean of Business, Industry and Government.
The fourth course, Introduction to Finance, signals the revitalization of the College's Finance Option. Acting Dean Rivera projects the new majors, pending formal state approval, will be fully developed by the end of the fall 2014 semester.


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No. 10 Massachusetts Hosts Maine, Travels To No. 13 Boston College
Sept. 3, 2014
The Massachusetts-Maine Scouting Report
Maine is 1-1 on the season with a game against Stanford on Thursday, Sept. 4 to play in Durham, New Hampshire, ahead of the scheduled meeting with the Minutewomen. Cassidy Svetek, a junior, leads Maine with five points on two goals and an assist. Seniors Annabelle Hamilton and Holly Stewart and sophomore Danielle Aviani all follow with four points. Freshman Emily Corbet has started both games in the cage and owns 12 saves against five goals against.
The Black Bears started the year with a 4-0 shutout of Central Michigan on Friday, Aug. 29 before they traveled to Michigan State, where Maine fell to the Spartans, 5-4 in overtime two days later. Josette Babineau is in her eighth season at the helm of the program and owns a 74-59 record entering competition against Stanford on Sept. 4.
The Massachusetts-Boston College Scouting Report
With a game still to play at Providence on Friday, Sept. 5, Boston College is 1-1 on the season with a 3-0 win over Quinnipiac on Aug. 29 and a 4-2 loss to Lafayette the following day. Brittany Sheenan's four points an two goals leads the Eagles in the early-going. Abby Bascetta has a goal and assist for three points while Kelcie Hromisin and Emily McCoy each own one goal for a pair of points apiece. Leah Settipane has played all 140 minutes in the cage. She holds a 2.57 goals-against average and .600 save percentage in her third year as the starting goalkeeper.
The Eagles are coached by 10th-year program leader Ainslee Lamb, who competed for the Minutewomen in 1992, when she helped lead the team to the NCAA Final Four. Lamb is 109-69 at the helm of the Eagles and 149-115 as a head coach overall entering play against Providence.
Minutewomen Drop Two Games During Season-Opening Weekend
Nicole Miller scored a pair of goals for Massachusetts, once assisted by Cliodhna Loughlin, against the Terrapins, but a late rally attempt by the Minutewomen fell short after a Brooke Sabia penalty corner shot rattled off the left post and Lauren Allymohamed's corner attempt after time expired sailed wide.
The Minutewomen were unable to generate the attack shown against Maryland when Massachusetts squared off with Temple on Sunday, Aug. 31, as UMass was outshot, 24-7 while the Owls earned a 9-4 advantage in penalty corners.
Minutewomen Tabbed 10th Nationally In NFHCA Top-20 Poll
The University of Maryland took the top spot with 881 points and 22 of the 47 first place votes. Connecticut was chosen for the top spot by 14 coaches, the second-highest total behind the Terps, but starts the season at No. 3 with 831 points. North Carolina occupies second with 855 points to go with eight first place votes. Duke (776 points) and Syracuse (729) round out the top five. Each received one vote for first place.
Virginia (572) took sixth, followed closely by Princeton (571) and Penn State (552). Old Dominion sits ninth, directly ahead of the Minutewomen with 516 points. UMass received 406 points in the poll, which features four 2014 opponents in Maryland, Boston College, Connecticut and Syracuse.
Boston College is the only other school from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to earn a spot in the NFHCA top-20 as the Eagles hold 13th on the strength of 361 points. Massachusetts is the lone Atlantic 10 Conference institution ranked.
UMass Takes Top Spot In 2014 Atlantic 10 Preseason Coaches Poll
Four From Field Hockey Named A-10 Preseason All-Conference
2013 Season-In-Review
The season was highlighted by a 12-game winning streak that saw the Minutewomen roll through non-conference play undefeated, beat VCU and Richmond for the Atlantic 10 Title and down No. 7 Virginia, 4-3 in overtime to reach the NCAA Tournament Quarterfinals. During the win streak, UMass outscored its foes, 52-14 while the run of success marks the longest stretch of consecutive victories achieved by the program since the 1993 squad won 13-straight en route to an Atlantic 10 Title and NCAA Tournament berth.
Numerous Minutewomen were honored as a result of the team's overall success during the campaign. Lauren Allymohamed and Alexa Sikalis were each awarded NFHCA All-America status, with Allymohamed adding Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of the Year, First Team NFHCA All-Region and Atlantic 10 First Team All-Conference to the trophy case. Sikalis was also recognized as a first team honoree by the NFHCA on its all-region listing and the Atlantic 10 through its all-conference awards.
Hannah Prince and Brooke Sabia joined Allymohamed and Sikalis on the Atlantic 10 All-Conference and NFHCA All-Region first teams while Sabia took home the A-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Sam Carlino and Charlotte Verelst were honored by the NFHCA with second team all-region laurels, while Verelst was also named the Atlantic 10 Rookie of the Year and an A-10 Second Team All-Conference award winner. Tagliente rounded out the major award recipients on the squad as she was chosen as the Atlantic 10 and NFHCA Northeast Region Coach of the Year, the second straight season she took in both laurels.
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David Copperfield (Chapter XXXII, "The Beginning of a Long Journey," p. 225). Scanned image and text by Philip V. Allingham. [You may use this image without prior permission for any scholarly or educational purpose as long as you (1) credit the person who scanned the image and (2) link your document to this URL.]1870s. Illustration by Fred Barnard for the Household Edition of
Certainly the Victorians were not especially enlightened about the disfigured and abnormal, as the 1981 film The Elephant Man (based on the life of deformed Londoner John Merrick) makes clear. Dickens first uses the dwarf Miss Mowcher as a curiosity, a misshapen reflection of Steerforth's warped character, and then actually develops her as a sympathetic character whose ethical being is anything but distorted. One might well make the comparison to Shakespeare's handling of the character of the villain Shylock, the Jewish moneylender of The Merchant of Venice: the dramatist begins with a stock figure of a religious and social outsider, then develops him into an individual with deep feelings and great personal dignity. The two illustrations in question — Phiz's original serial illustration for chapter 22 (Part 8, December, 1849), realizing the initial meeting between the protagonist and the manicurist, and Fred Barnard's Household Edition wood-engraving from some twenty years later, complementing David's meeting her again, in chapter 32 (originally in the March 1850 number), after Steerforth has absconded with Em'ly — are perfectly consistent with the intentions expressed by the text, first to imply that she acts as a procuress for Steerforth, and then to show her in an entirely different light ethically, as the main economic prop and support of a family and a sympathetic character who is morally outraged at Steerforth's base conduct. Barnard, composing Miss Mowcher's form and face in a manner consistent with Phiz's, shows a woman of about forty-five years of age with a roguish expression and a snub nose. Her bonnet is, as Dickens specifies, "very disproportionate to her figure." Although society, she complains, treats her as a doll, a curiosity, a child, she is indeed an experienced adult who, although somewhat cynically, sees life for what it is, but deplores baseness wherever she encounters it.
The passage illustrated in BarnardÕs wood-engraving is this:
"Come!" said she, accepting the offer of my hand to help her over the fender, and looking wistfully up into my face, "you know you wouldnÕt mistrust me, if I was a full-sized woman!"
I felt that there was much truth in this; and I felt rather ashamed of myself. "You are a young man," she said, nodding. "Take a word of advice, even from three foot nothing. Try not to associate bodily defects with mental, my good friend, except for solid reason." [231]
Thus, Dickens graphs David's changing appreciation of the issue fair appearance versus underlying reality in his growing understanding of Miss Mowcher's character. That he is chastened for misjudging her based on her on outward form is a lesson to the protagonist — and to the reader.
Barnard's dual character study of David Copperfield and Miss Mowcher is effective because of the binary opposites it contains: gentlemanly youth versus working class age, handsome and suave versus ill-proportioned and physically awkward, socially naive and superficial in his understanding of the world versus Mis Mowcher's knowing cynicism. So often in Dickens outward deformity is but the outward and visible sign of a disordered personality — the hideous Fred Quilp of The Old Curiosity Shop is a pertinent example. Here, however, she is David's oracle and eventually will serve as Littimer's nemesis.
Dickens, Charles. David Copperfield, with 61 illustrations by Fred Barnard. Household Edition. London: Chapman and Hall, 1871-1879.
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Bebo members will get to report abuse
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AOL OWNED social notworking site Bebo will get a 'Report Abuse' button that will, it hopes, lose it the nickname 'Bullybo'. The new button will appear on every profile as an automatic setting.
Working with the Child Exploitation and Online Protection (CEOP) Centre, the bullied kids, or witnesses, can hit the button to report the abuse. There will be access to some support services and there will also be a dedicated site containing advice and help.
Pushing the button takes the user to ten different sources of help ranging from Childline to Beatbullying. There is even advice available on unrelated issues such as viruses and hacking.
Bullybo, ahem, Bebo was named as one of the worst places for cyberbullying in a survey reported yesterday. Over a third of children questioned by the Beat Bullying charity were bullied while logged on to Bebo.
The president of Bebo, Stephane Panier, said in a statement, "Today marks an advance in the level of support and protection we provide our users"
Jim Gamble, chief executive of the CEOP Centre, agreed with this, urging other websites to use its button service. He said, "For so long now we have been saying that we must treat the Internet in the same way as any other public space - protecting young people by giving them and their parents and carers the authoritative back up that safeguards their interests and deters potential offenders." µ
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Dolph Ziggler did an interview with MLive.com and the always outspoken Ziggler had some quotable highlights. They are as follows:
Lack of patience:
"I've made it clear; I'm not patient at all – several times. I've been very vocal about my position on the card and in the company. I'm not trying to say 'Hey, everybody sucks and I'm great!' But I love doing this, and at some point you go 'OK, It's not my time right now and I got to figure something out' And when it's time, that's when I must go out there and make as huge of an impact as I can and let everyone know 'I dare you to follow that, I dare you try something better.'
And when they don't (counter or match what I'm doing in the ring) I'm very outspoken about it and it can get me into very hot water (with the company). Then you never know where we're going. Everybody can be just so outspoken about taller guys, and guys like Randy Orton being the face of the WWE, the WWE Championship. I dare you to put me in a back alley with Randy Orton or someone like that. I guarantee I'm not afraid of someone taller."
What drives him:
"I'm always trying to make myself a better sports entertainer. I'm always trying to find out why people cheer at certain times. I love this, I love doing this. I have no desire to switch companies or go to UFC or anything like that. As of right now, working on the entertainment aspect is my favorite thing to do, my favorite hobby right now (he does stand-up comedy on the side). I'm very ambitious, and I'm very outspoken about where I should be and where I need to be in the WWE. I love that I've never been one handed anything – ever. If I would've have been handed things, I don't know if I would've been able to enjoy it as much. Every time I turn a corner, it seems like the rug is being taken underneath me. It's like 'Hey, great job!' and then nothing. It's like 'Hey, wow, look what you can do!' and I'll say 'Thanks, boss!' and then there's nothing. And so, it's hard (to stay upbeat), but you have to deal with it and it makes me hungrier every single day knowing that I've scratched and clawed for everything I've earned in this business."
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Motorola Xoom officially launched in India. Asus Eee Pad Tansformer coming in July?
Motorola has officially released the Xoom Android tablet in India, where customers can now buy both the 3G and the Wi-Fi-only versions.
The Xoom 3G costs about 40,000 INR ($890), while the Xoom Wi-Fi can be yours for about 32,000 INR ($700). Both come with Android Honeycomb, 32GB of on-board memory, a 10.1 inch multi-touch display, A-GPS, dual-core 1GHz processor, and two cameras (rear and front-facing).
In case the Xoom is too expensive for you, you may want to wait for Asus to launch its Eee Pad Transformer tablet in India. According to The Mobile Indian, the Transformer should be available in the country starting the end of July.
There's no word yet on how much the tablet will cost in India, but prices could start at about 20,000 INR ($440) for the Wi-Fi 16GB version. Just like the Motorola Xoom, the Asus EeePad Transformer runs Android Honeycomb, and features a dual-core processor, as well as a 10.1 inch display.


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This morning at 11:21 a.m., Wilmington firefighters on the C-Platoon were dispatched to the 800 block of North Van Buren Street for a report of smoke coming from the second floor of a house. First arriving Battalion Chief John Hoban reported heavy smoke showing from the second floor of a three story middle of the row single family dwelling. Battalion Chief Hoban quickly added additional Fire Department units to the incident. The on scene units began an aggressive interior fire attack and found that the fire had extended from the rear of the original fire building to the adjacent dwelling. Both dwellings suffered major damage and are not able to be occupied.
All of the on duty companies were committed to this fire for an extended period of time. Additional members were called back to place companies back in service. Meanwhile, Holloway Terrace and Five Points Fire Companies covered the city with an Engine and a Ladder Company.
The fire was placed under control at 12:09 p.m. by the Incident Commander, Chief Anthony Goode. At the time of this release, units continue to operate on the fire ground and traffic around the fire grounds remains detoured.
One firefighter sustained a non-life threatening injury and was treated and released from Christiana Hospital. No civilian injuries were reported. The original fire building sustained significant fire damage and the adjacent dwelling sustained both smoke and fire damage. All buildings are being evaluated by the Wilmington Department of License & Inspections. Displaced residents of the damaged units are being provided housing by the American Red Cross.
The Wilmington Fire Marshal's Office responded to investigate the cause of the fire. The fire investigation is active and ongoing at this time.
Approximately 50 fire and EMS personnel responded to the fireground. The following units responded: Squad Engine 1, Engine 2, Squad Engine 3, Squrt 4, Engine 5, Engine6, Ladder 1, Tower Ladder 2, Battalion 3, Battalion 6, Battalion 10, Deputy 2, F1, F7, FM11, FM12, FM14, FM-20, FM-22, Ambulance PA1, Ambulance PA3, Ambulance PA5, New Castle County Paramedics, Wilmington PD, Wilmington License & Inspection and Delmarva Power.


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School officials said between 20 and 25 students and staff became sick this week after students brought food to school for Teacher Appreciation Week.
On Wednesday, the Medina County Health Department confirmed three cases of norovirus infection from samples from the school.
"Closing Towslee Elementary School was an appropriate step to contain the spread of this virus," said Krista Wasowski, Medina County health commissioner, said. "Superintendent (Michael) Mayell and his team at Brunswick City Schools have been proactive partners."
Norovirus is highly contagious and can be transmitted through close contact with infected people, contaminated food, water and hard surfaces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The most common symptoms of norovirus are vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pains. Other symptoms are fever, headaches and body aches, according to the CDC.
Most people recover from the illness within one to three days, but young children and the elderly can be vulnerable to a severe infection caused by the virus.
Although the exact source of the outbreak is unclear, school and Health Department officials said they determined it did not come from food made at the school.
"We are confident that the current cases of norovirus did not come from food prepared at the school," Wasowski said. "We have also contacted all other Medina County schools to provide education through our Public Health School Nurse Program about norovirus and to monitor school absences for norovirus-like symptoms."
The Health Department encourages anyone with symptoms to stay home from school.
"We encourage anyone throwing up or suffering from diarrhea, stomach pain or nausea to stay home for three days after recovering to prevent the spread of the virus," said Lisa Strebler, director of public health nursing. "Symptoms may also include fever, headache and body aches."
According to the Health Department, the best ways to minimize risk of infection are through proper hand washing, safe food handling and good hygiene.
Contact reporter Kiera Manion-Fischer at (330) 721-4049 or email@example.com.


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"You are the sunshine of my life... yeah. Forever you stay in my heart."
Dear Diary,
I am back up to 14 pounds and getting all the ham I want! Unfortunately, sisfur Emily is once again bopping me on the head from time to time. :( Can't say I missed that! MOL!
Watching the folks down on earth pretty closely... mommy has been a wreck. *sigh* I try to come and visit every night but it is not enough. She is missing being able to touch me. I'll be glad when she settles down a bit more so that I can have some fun up here. Don't get m wrong, I'll always keep an angel eye on her, but I'd like her to realize that it was time to let me come up here and be young and healthy again.
The interlopers have realized I'm gone for good. Lucy is coming out of her shell. She gets up on mommy's lap from time to time and she has been being playful to try to make mommy smile. Salem is starting to come to greet mommy when she comes home. But he's not very good at it! I was always right there, at the door, "johnny on the spot!" Salem is usually sleeping when she comes home but after I give him a nudge he wakes up and *plop* he gets down from the back of the sofa and moseys into the kitchen with a yawn and starts yelling at mommy. *shakes head* Well I guess I never did try to train them at all because I didn't really want to share mom.
Hope all my furriends are well and taking care of their humans, whether from up here or on earth.
Every single day I think: "He's gone. And he's gone because I killed him." But you were so tired and so sick . . . I lost hope that you could feel better again and I couldn't bear to see you feel worse. But it is so hard to bear not having you here. I think of you in your grave... I felt so bad that it was so cold and there was snow for so long and you were out there. But you aren't out there, are you? I think you have visited me. I imagine you on my pillow every night and I reach out and stroke the air and try so very hard to feel your paws, your face.
The kids are trying. Lucy is being playful. Salem is needy and trying to give me lots of love. But they don't care when I come home. No cat greets me when I come home. Until you got so sick you were always there at the door. My little jack in the box whose head would pop up at the screen door as I pulled into the garage. One of the signs you gave me that it was time - maybe the biggest sign - was when you just didn't care anymore that I was home or just didn't have the strength or energy to get up from my pillow and make that long walk through the house to be there to greet me.
I miss you so much my little orange boy too, sunshine of my life. I miss you so much. So much.
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For more than 79 years, the Tamburitzans has been delighting audiences worldwide with breathtaking performances, high-end professionalism and unsurpassed entertainment!
However, tuition does spiral upward - our performers deserve substantial scholarship aid for their yearly commitment to the Tamburitzans. Duquesne University offers them a Grant-in-Aid scholarship. Additional monetary aid comes from the Tamburitzans' endowed scholarships supported by Tamburitzans' alumni and friends - such as you.
Furthermore, costs for the operations of our ensemble have also skyrocketed. Fees for training camp, guest artists, costume production and maintenance, instruments, travel expenses - food and lodging, bus maintenance, and those fuel costs - have risen dramatically!
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To sustain this ensemble for decades to come, we urgently need your financial assistance.
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Each year the Duquesne University Tamburitzans' students receive thousands of dollars from endowments created by generous benefactors. The individuals, families and organizations listed below financially support the mission of the Tamburitzans. These endowments ensure that the Tamburitzans continue its performances by introducing Eastern European culture to its audiences and awakening the cultural spirit in everyone.


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Aug. 25, 2010
TUCSON, Ariz. - University of Arizona men's basketball coach Sean Miller today announced the addition of Jeff Feld and Danny Peters to his administrative staff.
Feld will serve as the program's assistant director of basketball operations, while Peters will occupy the graduate manager's position.
Feld will oversee Arizona's video scouting efforts and is responsible for the organization, breakdown, scouting and presentation of game film. He also will handle player edits for individual player's use and create recruiting videos as well as recruiting game tape for coaches' evaluation.
Administratively, he will supervise the student manager program, organize recruiting mail-outs, write a monthly newsletter and direct the program's community service efforts in addition to other assigned tasks. He is also co-director of the Sean Miller Basketball Camps and will coordinate UA former player outreach.
"I'm extremely excited about the opportunity," said Feld, "and very fortunate to be in this position. I'm pleased to continue working with Coach Miller and his staff. It's a great opportunity to pursue my dream of coaching, while continuing to work with such a fantastic program."
He was a member of the UA managerial staff form 2006-10, serving as the video coordinator in 2009-10. Feld worked with four different coaching staffs during his tenure as a manager and made three trips to the NCAA Tournament, including the 2009 Sweet 16.
"Jeff is an energetic addition to our staff," said Miller. "He has been exceptional in his ability to coordinate our video operations. His new responsibilities will impact our program significantly. Jeff is extremely bright, hard working and loves the University of Arizona and our basketball program."
A native of Denver, Colo., Feld graduated from Arizona with a B.A. in journalism and a minor in communications. He earned Dean's List distinction in the Fall of 2009.
Peters will aid the coaching staff in player and team workouts in addition to various operational and video responsibilities while he pursues a postgraduate degree.
Starting his Buckeye career as a manager in 2005-06, Peters has helped Ohio State University standout guards Mike Conley Jr., Jamar Butler and P.J. Hill for game action. Short on players for the 2006-07 campaign, Peters was added to the active roster in 2006-07.
"It's a great opportunity," said Peters. "Arizona is a special place. It's is a basketball environment. I'm excited to be here. It's an opportunity I could not pass up."
He made a total of 35 appearances in his four-year career, averaging 0.2 points and 0.2 rebounds per game. Over the course of his four-year playing career, he helped the Buckeyes to 110 victories, which is the most in school history, three Big Ten championships (2006, '07, '10), two Big Ten tournament titles (2007, '10), an appearance in the Final Four (2007) and one N.I.T. championship (2008).
Counting his managerial experience, Peters left Columbus with a total of five varsity letters.
"Danny has been a part of a Final Four and three Big Ten Championships while at the Ohio State University," said Miller. His winning background is one of many things we are excited to welcome into our program."
Hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, Peters earned B.S. in special education from Ohio State in 2010. His father, Dan, is the director of basketball operations at the University of Akron.


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Junior point guard Taylor Thompson guided Fresno State to a 2-0 record last week with victories over USC from the Pac-12 and Cal State Northridge of the Big West Conference. She averaged 13.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.5 steals and 3.0 assists in the two wins at the Save Mart Center. Thompson sank two clutch free-throws with 12 seconds remaining against USC to seal the 'Dogs second win against a Pac-12 opponent this season. She was 7-of-8 from the line and shot an efficient 6-of-9 from the field in leading the team with 20 points, one-point shy of her career-high. Against Cal State Northridge, Thompson was again efficient shooting the ball, hitting 3-of-4 from the field while adding five steals.
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text: HARRIS: Maisie age 101 formerly of Tupperville and Port Lambton passed away Tuesday December 22, 2009 at Fairfield Park Nursing Home, Wallaceburg. She was born in Dawn Township daughter of the late Ande and Olive (McFarlane) Law. Her husband Edgar Harris predeceased in 1999. Surviving is one daughter Norma and her husband Gordon Fitzgerald of R.R. 2 Port Lambton; daughter-in-law Beatrice Harris of Dresden; six grandchildren: James Harris, John Harris, Cindy (Marten) Doornekamp, Scott (Nicole) Harris, Sandra (Doug) Campbell, Robert (Renee) Fitzgerald; nine great grandchildren: Tyler (Jemina) Campbell, Testzalane, William and Johnny Harris, Ande and Matthew Doornekamp, Holly and Joshua Campbell, Karmyn Maisie Fitzgerald one great great grandchild: Dante Campbell. Also survived by Janice Mersereau, several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her son Lorne Harris (2009), sister Estella Stevens & her husband Chester, brother-in-law Earl Harris and his wife Ruth, nephews James Stevens, Glen Stevens and Roger Harris and a cousin William Bannister. Visitors will be received at the Thomas L. DeBurger Funeral Home, 620 Cross Street, Dresden on Monday, December 28, 2009 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the chapel of the funeral home on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lewis Henry officiating. Interment in Dresden Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Gideons or the charity of choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be left at the funeral home website - www.deburgerfuneralhome.com


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Active Galactic Nuclei: the known and the unknown
Seminar given by Volker Beckmann on Friday, March 2nd, at the François Arago Centre.
Abstract: In an upcoming text book (Beckmann & Shrader, 2012), we are discussing in depth the status of AGN research, the open questions and possibilities to answer them. In this presentation we present the main open issues. Is the central black hole rapidly spinning and can we proof this? What is the dominating accretion mechanism in AGN? Why do some AGN form jets and others don't and how do the jets start off? What keeps jets collimated out to disctances of 100 kpc? Is the emission of blazars dominated rather by synchrotron self-Compton or by external Compton processes? Which parameters are important in the unified model?
Concerning the environment and hosts, the relation between the AGN and the surrounding galaxy and starburst activity are a main issue of debate. And we also still lack an answer to the question, how super massive black holes were able to grow so fast in the early Universe, forming quasars as early as z~7.
I outline the status of related research, formulate the questions and try to hint at research projects able to tackle these fundamental topics.
The seminar has been recorded and is available in the archive of COSMOVIA and thus visible on-line (click for video).
Credits: Chandra X-ray observatory image of the radio galaxy Centaurus A