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As a resident of Lafayette, I read the March 31 article in the Times highlighting Roger Poynts' proposed "Painted Rock Winery & Performing Arts Center" development plan with concern. The article highlights the perceived "benefits" (to Moraga) of this project, but completely ignores the "costs," especially to the residents of Lafayette. Specifically, nearly all traffic to and from Moraga traverses a few country roads through Lafayette and Orinda. The vast majority of this traffic impacts Lafayette.
Susan Captain lamented in the article that Moraga is a "cul-de-sac." What she fails to mention is that Moraga is a cul-de-sac by choice -- Moraga's town leaders have selfishly rejected all efforts to directly connect their town to Highway 24, which would have greatly mitigated the traffic burdens borne by Lafayette and Orinda. Decades ago, Moraga rebuffed the Gateway-Highway 24 interchange project in order to limit the amount of transient traffic in and out of its town; now, contending with a dying retail sales tax base, Moraga's town leaders are enthusiastically embracing development to raise revenues. The result of this development will be increased traffic on Lafayette and Orinda roadways.
Lafayette cannot expand its roadway carrying capacity, so why should Moraga be allowed to introduce more traffic onto these roadways, especially when they bear none of the resulting costs? I invite anyone to observe the morning, afternoon and evening traffic at the following intersections during the school year:
I am sure that you will quickly conclude that the City of Lafayette does not need any more traffic.
Lafayette residents, please note that Moraga has a number of large development plans pending approval (e.g., Bollinger Valley, and its 125 new homes). Despite the impact of development in Moraga on Lafayette, I have been advised by Lafayette's city leaders that Lafayette residents have no "say" in the Moraga's development decision-making process. Even so, I encourage Lafayette residents to attend Moraga's Town Council and Planning Commission meetings in the coming weeks and months to express your views.
The bottom line is that, while development in Moraga may be a perceived as a "boon" to Moraga, it is a "bane" to Lafayette. Moraga receives the benefits (increased property/sales tax revenue, etc.), while Lafayette bears the economic and quality of life costs (road repair, traffic congestion, public safety problems, etc.).
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Alternative Transportation
Reduction in private vehicle use reduces fuel consumption as well as air and water pollutants in vehicle exhaust. Bike racks and changing facilities are almost always provided for employees and customers.
Heat Island Effect
Heat islands are created as cities replace natural land cover with pavement, buildings and other hard-surface infrastructure. This causes both the air and surface temperatures to be higher than in nearby rural areas resulting in increased energy demands. Kohl's stores utilize a roofing material that is a "Cool White" ENERGY STAR-rated TPO roof. This material reduces the building's energy demand and mitigates its heat island impacts.
Water-Efficient Landscaping
Landscaping plant materials utilized nationwide are native or adaptive to their specific climate. The plant materials utilized will result in a major reduction in the amount of irrigation water needed to support the plants. The Kohl's irrigation system will consist primarily of drip emitters which prevent the loss of water due to evapo-transpiration. Evapo-transpiration typically occurs as water flies through the air in traditional spray irrigation. The systems are controlled by a WeatherTRAK® controller that monitors weather and climate conditions prior to activating the irrigation system. The WeatherTRAK® system will reduce the potable water Kohl's uses for irrigation by 50%.
At some new store sites no permanent irrigation will be installed or an alternative water source (captured rainwater or municipal greywater lines) will be utilized. As a result no potable drinking water will be used to irrigate plant material in those locations.
Through the use of native and adaptive vegetation, drip irrigation emmitters and a "smart" irrigation controller, new Kohl's stores will utilize over 50% less water to irrigate landscaping on each site.
Water-Efficient Building
Two out of three people in the world will face water shortages by 2025. Water is a valuable resource that is taken seriously by Kohl's. Water-conserving plumbing fixtures were selected to reduce the new Kohl's stores' water consumption by 20% nationwide, and in some locations more than 30% water savings will be achieved.
Construction Waste Management
Clean construction waste currently contributes to approximately 30% of all materials in U.S. landfills. All of the waste generated by the construction of new Kohl's stores will be carefully managed to ensure that the least possible amount of debris is sent to landfills and incinerators. Non-hazardous construction waste materials will be separated by the contractor, these include: concrete, cardboard, carpet, metals, drywall and wood. The result of this effort will divert an estimated 50-75% or more of construction waste materials from local landfills!
Recycled Content in Building Materials
To reduce the demand on virgin materials, and reduce the environmental impacts of material extraction and the manufacturing process, numerous items utilized in the construction of new Kohl's stores contain recycled material. Kohl's selects building materials like concrete, steel, carpeting, ceiling tiles, drywall and insulation that contain the maximum amounts of post- and pre-consumer recycled content. An estimated 20% or more of the total building materials (by cost) utilized in new Kohl's stores are made of recycled content!
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To reduce the environmental impacts of transporting heavy objects, building materials utilized in the construction of new Kohl's stores have been selected because they were regionally manufactured and harvested. Key building materials like concrete, concrete masonry units, pre-cast/tilt-up panels and steel have all been sourced within 500 miles of each new store site. An estimated 20% or more of total building materials (by cost) utilized in new Kohl's stores will be sourced within 500 miles of the sites!
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Marquez, 56, will have to give up a number of posts on area boards before taking office.
He is expected to step down from the Chino Valley Independent Fire District board as well as the California Special Districts Association's legislative and finance committees.
He may also have to resign from the California Institution for Women advisory board and the Carbon Canyon Fire Safe Council.
According to the California Government Code, a public officer, including, but not limited to, an appointed or elected member of a governmental board, commission, committee or other body, cannot simultaneously hold two incompatible public offices.
Marquez said he plans to visit with city officials to find out if he can continue to be involved with the Fire Safe Council and CIW board.
Tuesday's special election needs to be certified before Marquez surrenders the Fire District and Special Districts Association positions.
"I talked to the city attorney and right before I get sworn in I would resign from those positions," he said.
The San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters said his office plans on certifying the election by Friday.
Marquez could then be sworn onto the City Council as soon as Monday or at the next council meeting on Tuesday.
Marquez, a retired firefighter and a real estate broker, became a Fire District board member in 2006 and has volunteered with the Special Districts Association's legislative and finance committees for five years.
"The board will have to get together and chart out the best course on how they'll fill that vacancy," Fire District spokeswoman Massiel de Guevara said.
Officials at Special Districts Association said that when Marquez notifies them of his resignation they'll remove him from both committees.
"When someone leaves we leave the committee the way it is," said Charlotte Lowe, executive assistant for the Special Districts Association.
"We ask for volunteers for committees every year, once a year, (in August). The committee only makes recommendations to the board - that's all their action is. The board will have final approval on the recommendation. It's not too formal - it's just on a volunteer basis."
Independent agencies range in size from small to very large and often cross political boundary lines, such as city and county borders, to serve a common community of interest, according to the association's website.
The Registrar of Voters Office showed Marquez finishing first among four candidates with 45 percent of the vote.
Debra Hernandez, Rossana Mitchell and Jesse Singh also ran to succeed Bill Kruger, who resigned from the council in September.


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The governments of India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA), through UNDP inaugurate the first project in the Middle East
Ramallah – Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil and South Africa inaugurated today a multipurpose new sports centre implemented through UNDP's Programme of Assistance to the Palestinian People. This is the first IBSA project in the Middle East and is a pioneering initiative to enhance cooperation amongst developing countries in the fight against hunger and poverty.
Recognizing the true partnership between the Municipality, IBSA and UNDP, the Mayor of Ramallah, Janet Michael, highlighted the importance of this centre in accommodating the local needs and enriching the sports sector in Ramallah.
The one million Dollar project consists of the construction of a 2450 square meter multipurpose sports hall comprising an indoor basketball, volleyball, indoor football, tennis, and handball court, according to international standards. In addition, the facility will be utilized for gymnastics as well as other sporting activities.
H.E. E. Ahamed, Minister of State of India reaffirmed his country's commitment to the Palestinian people and their nation building efforts. He added that India's support is not only limited to developing institutions and capacities and that India has a long history of support as the first non Arab country to recognize the Palestinian Liberation Organization as the legitimate representative of the Palestinian people.
In his speech, the Undersecretary-General for Africa and the Middle East, H.E. Ambassador Paulo Cordeiro de Andrade Pinto said that the three countries are proud of having chosen the occupied Palestinian territory as the first venue for their tripartite and South-South cooperation. "We hope that it will contribute to the training of Palestinian players and athletes with a view to compete in the 2014 World Cup and the Olympic Games in 2016, both of which Brazil is happy to host" he added.
The location of the centre will allow children, youth and families across the economic spectrum to easily access and utilize the facility in advancement of their athletic skills as well as their physical well being. The new facility will seat over 400 spectators for sporting events and competitions.
H.E. Marius Fransman, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa expressed his belief that with development comes peace. "We as IBSA insisted on completing this project with focus on youth empowerment and sports for a better life for the Palestinian community". He called for the lifting of the blockade on Gaza and an end to the occupation. "South Africa will never feel completely free unless we have the freedom of the Palestinian society" he added.
H.E. Hussein Al Araj, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, conveyed the President's appreciation to the support provided by the three countries to the Palestinian people. He also emphasized that the Palestinian leaderships puts special focus on the youth sector, building its capacities and providing the necessary services for its growth and empowerment.
"Today we inaugurate another piece of the puzzle of what UNDP calls development for freedom. We hope that this will give young Palestinians the opportunity to train and compete, firstly among themselves and then with their international peers, just like sportsmen and women all over the world", said Yasmine Sherif, UNDP Deputy Special Representative. "We will work together with IBSA and other partners with the Palestinian people to lead us in their request for development for freedom and to win the human race".
It is worth noting that the project also provided the supporting infrastructure for the pilot Palestinian Youth Sports League (PYSL), which will give children and youth between the ages of 5 and 18 an organized approach to focus their energies on developing their athletic and teamwork skills.
The inauguration ceremony was held on 19 November 2011 and attended by H.E. Hussein Al Araj, Chief of Staff at the Office of the President, H.E. E. Ahamed, Minister of State of India, H.E. Bishwadip Dey, Representative of India, H.E. Ambassador Paulo Cordeiro de Andrade Pinto, Undersecretary-General for Africa and the Middle East, H.E. Ligia Maria Scherer, Representative of Brazil, H.E. Marius Fransman, Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation in South Africa, H.E. Mlungisi Makalima, Representative of South Africa, Ms. Janet Michael, Mayor of Ramallah, and Ms. Yasmine Sherif, UNDP Deputy Special Representative .
The ceremony ended with an indoor girls football game between the Palestinian National Team and the Youth sports league (PYSL).
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For Immediate Release
August 10, 2011
Report Indicates Intelligent Transportation Industry Has Grown to $48 Billion in Spite of Economy, Projected to Expand Through 2015
Washington, D.C. -- The Intelligent Transportation Society of America (ITS America) today released the most comprehensive study to date on the scope of the intelligent transportation systems (ITS) industry in the United States and North America. Researchers found intelligent transportation to be a fast growing sector valued at approximately $48 billion, slightly larger than the direct mail industry. Results indicate that cities and states with drastically reduced budgets are turning to technology solutions to maximize existing highway capacity.
The federally commissioned report developed by ITS America and IHS Global Insight, suggests the ITS technology sector will outpace other industries in job creation and revenue growth through at least 2015. It further indicates that jobs within this sector pay approximately 75 percent more than the national average wage.
"In the current economic environment, we can't afford to build our way out of the traffic congestion crisis," said Scott Belcher, President and CEO of ITS America. "This report validates what we have known for some time – that the transportation technology industry is healthy, growing, and supports high-paying jobs across the country, even in tough economic times. This is a sector where the U.S. is poised to lead the way in innovation."
Intelligent transportation includes information and communications technologies that lower driving costs, reduce traffic congestion, improve road and vehicle safety, or are otherwise applied to transportation to improve safety, mobility and the environment. A few examples include advanced traffic and incident management systems, electronic tolling and payment systems, vehicle crash avoidance technologies, smart traffic signals, and real-time traffic, transit, and parking information.
Researchers discovered almost 3,000 companies in more than 40,000 locations actively participating in some aspect of the intelligent transportation industry, from small start-ups that promote car-sharing to large corporations that supply state-of-the-art traffic management services to local governments.
Among the key findings in the report:
• The economic impact of the ITS industry is very significant. Researchers estimate an end-use ITS market of $48 billion. U.S. ITS market revenues exceed those for electronic computers, motion picture and video products, direct mail advertising, or internet advertising.
• The ITS industry is growing. The report model anticipates continuing expansion. From 2009 through 2015, U.S. private sector revenues are expected to climb between $2.7 billion to $4.2 billion each year, with ITS revenue growth exceeding average growth for the U.S. and North America.
• ITS employment impacts every state in the U.S. The report estimates the industry to have 180,000 U.S. end-use private sector jobs, with 445,000 total jobs in the value chain in 2009, corresponding to 0.3 percent of the 138 million jobs in the U.S.
• The employment outlook is positive and better than for the economy overall. The U.S. ITS end-use market will add between 3,600 to 6,400 jobs each year through 2015, when private sector end-use market ITS employment is projected to reach more than 205,000.
• ITS jobs pay well. Based on survey responses, average ITS salaries are well above the national average by more than 75%, with the lowest paid earning more than 8% above the national average wage. Three occupations (software developer, hardware developer, and other engineering) account for 32 percent of the ITS jobs.
The report also includes a state-by-state breakdown of employment totals. The report is available on the ITS America website.
About the Intelligent Transportation Society of America
ITS America was established in 1991 as a not-for-profit organization to foster the use of advanced technologies across America's surface transportation system. As the leading advocate for transportation technology development and deployment in the United States, ITS America has several hundred member organizations including private companies and industry leaders, government agencies at all levels, universities and research laboratories. For more information, visit www.itsa.org .
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The 49ers rushing defense has withstood Adrian Peterson, Steven Jackson and Michael Turner.
Now, Chris Johnson gets his shot.
The Tennessee Titans tailback is coming off a franchise-record 228 rushing yards, including touchdown runs of 52 and 89 yards.
By now, the 49ers are accustomed to the challenge. They have faced three of the NFL's top 10 rushers this season.
Next up: No. 1.
Johnson averages 6.92 yards per carry, the highest average by an NFL rushing leader through Week 8 since 1970.
"He's a great running back," 49ers cornerback Tarell Brown said. "He's got speed. He's a strong guy.
"You look at the film, and it's not one guy bringing him down. We have to gang tackle him as a collective group and rally to the ball."
Stopping the run is the 49ers' strength. They rank second in the NFL by allowing 84.9 yards per game. (The defending Super Bowl champion Steelers are first at 76.6).
The 49ers lead the league in holding opponents to 3.24 yards per carry.
"To have played teams like Atlanta and St. Louis and Minnesota and be where they are against the run is impressive," Titans coach Jeff Fisher said. "That's not a misleading statistic. They're very sound, and they play well."
How is he handling the turmoil?
"I love times like this because I know we're going to come out of it," Singletary said. "I know we're going to go forward. So, I'm very thankful for these times because this game is so much like life, it's amazing. You have to rise up when things are not going the way you want them to go.
"You have to find a way to work through it, get around it, go over it, go under it — whatever it is. That's where we are. With the character of guys on this team, I'm very excited about that."
"He's a talented guy," Singletary said. "He's earned the right to play more."
The former Ohio State lineman was originally a seventh-round pick by the Chicago Bears in 2008. The 49ers need depth after injuries to Tony Pashos (shoulder) and Joe Staley (knee) in consecutive weeks.
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The HSUS Urges Congress to Take Immediate Action by Passing the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act
In the wake of an undercover investigation revealing that an Oklahoma roadside zoo with approximately 200 tigers and other big cats is allowing children to interact with dangerous predators, The HSUS is calling on members of Congress to take immediate action on the Big Cats and Public Safety Protection Act (H.R. 4122).
May 15, 2012
HSUS Applauds New Jersey Assembly Committee for Passing Bill to Regulate Captive Tigers
The HSUS applauds the New Jersey Assembly Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee for passing a measure to require certificates of registration for captive tigers.
May 4, 2012
Legislature Adjourns with Numerous Bills Passed for Hawaii's Animals
The Humane Society of the United States, on behalf of its more than 50,000 members and supporters across Hawaii, thanks the State Legislature for its support in passing a number of animal protection bills this legislative session, and urges Gov. Abercrombie to sign the bills into law.
May 1, 2012
USDA Files Charges Against Mississippi Roadside Zoo
The Humane Society of the United States applauds a decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to file charges against the owner of Collins Zoo in Collins, Miss., for repeated and willful violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act.
April 30, 2012
Return of Powerful Exotic Animals to Private Ownership in Zanesville Underscores Need for Ohio House to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Measure
Return of Powerful Exotic Animals to Private Ownership in Zanesville Underscores Need for Ohio House to Pass Dangerous Wild Animal Measure, says Karen Minton, Ohio state director for The Humane Society of the United States
April 28, 2012
Statement by The Humane Society of the United States on Loose Python
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April 6, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Pennsylvania Python Mutilation
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the mutilation, neglect, and abandonment of an emaciated 7-foot male Burmese python who was stabbed twice, shot, and released in York Haven, Pa.
April 5, 2012
The HSUS Criticizes West Virginia Exotic Pet Bill Veto
The HSUS is disappointed that a bill to restrict the ownership of dangerous wild animals in West Virginia was vetoed by Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin. The veto leaves West Virginia as one of only seven states that currently do not regulate the private ownership of dangerous captive wildlife.
March 21, 2012
2011 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
The Humane Society of the United States awards the 2011 ACE Documentary Film Grant to "Cages of Shame," about bears held captive on bile farms in China.
March 12, 2012
Animal Advocates Gather at Pennsylvania Capitol to Lobby for Animal Protection Legislation
Citizens from across Pennsylvania participating in Humane Lobby Day 2012, met with lawmakers at the Capitol on behalf of legislation to reduce animal suffering in the state. Top-priority measures would ban the private possession of exotic animals as pets, prohibit the use of carbon monoxide chambers to euthanize animals, and outlaw live pigeon shoots.
March 8, 2012
HSUS Statement on Introduction of S.B. 310–The Dangerous Wild Animal Act
Wayne Pacelle, president and CEO of The Humane Society of the United States, issued the following statement in response to the dangerous wild animal bill introduced by Ohio State Sen. Troy Balderson, who represents a district that includes Zanesville
March 1, 2012
The HSUS Applauds Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Cracking Down on Alleged Wildlife Abuse
The HSUS commends Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for Monday's wildlife seizure in Palm Beach County, Fla. and Wednesday's crackdown on alleged poaching crimes in five Florida counties.
January 17, 2012
The HSUS Recognizes a Step Forward on Exotic Snakes Rule, But Criticizes Obama Administration for Failing to Ban Commerce in Reticulated Pythons and Other Large Constricting Snakes That Dominate Trade
Interior Secretary Salazar's announcement banning trade in Burmese pythons is a welcome move, but The HSUS is disappointed that the Obama administration dramatically weakened an Interior Department proposal to list nine species of large constrictor snakes as "injurious" under the Lacey Act, which prohibits importation and interstate movement of these deadly non-native snakes as pets.
January 6, 2012
The HSUS Joins Forces with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for "Operation Cyberwild"
The HSUS applauds the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of California for leading a crackdown on the illegal wildlife trade, "Operation Cyberwild," with the assistance of specially trained HSUS volunteers who conducted Internet research on the trafficking in wild animals
December 19, 2011
The HSUS Again Calls on Obama Administration to Adopt Rule to Ban Trade in Burmese Pythons and Other Large Constricting Snakes
The Humane Society of the United States called again on the White House to stop delaying action on a rule to ban the imports of tens of thousands of large constricting snakes into the country and they were joined by House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Norm Dicks, D-Wash., and former Chairman Bill Young, R-Fla., in demanding action on the long-delayed rule by the end of the year.
May 20, 2011
The HSUS Celebrates World Turtle Day by Asking People Not to Purchase Baby Turtles
World Turtle Day is May 23, and in an effort to celebrate and preserve these endearing creatures, The Humane Society of the United States is urging people to beware of fairs, carnivals, flea markets, street vendors and pet shops that sell or distribute baby turtles.
March 1, 2011
Help Us Protect the African Lion
The African lion is facing extinction. The HSUS and Humane Society International are part of a coalition petitioning the U.S. government to list the African lion under the Endangered Species Act.
January 14, 2011
For the Love of Lizards: Student Rescues Green Anoles
When green anoles failed to thrive as classroom pets, fourth-grader Kathryn Koo wanted to make sure the reptiles would go on to have "good lives," complete with proper care and habitat.
January 3, 2011
Trouble in Paradise: Coral Reefs at Risk
Commercial collectors remove millions of fish from coral reefs. The HSUS and HSI are targeting a global trade that lays waste to these fragile ecosystems.
December 8, 2010
Humane Society International Promotes Wildlife Protection at Trans-Pacific Trade Negotiations
Humane Society International is attending the fourth round of negotiations towards a Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement being held this week in Auckland. The TPP aims to integrate the economies of the Asia-Pacific region. Participating countries include Australia, Brunei, Chile, Malaysia, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the United States and Vietnam.


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Tied 68-68 near the end of the third quarter, the Heat, powered by a 20-2 run, blasted clear of the gritty Magic to move within six of the Los Angeles Lakers' record of 33 successive wins set in the 1971-72 season.
While Orlando holds the second-worst record in the NBA with just 18 wins and languish a staggering 38.5 games back of their state rivals, the Florida Derby has not been as lop-sided as the two records would suggest.
Earlier in March, the Heat almost saw their run halted at 15 games until James hit a lay-up with just three seconds to play, securing Miami a 97-96 win.
But the job of stopping the streaking Heat on Monday was a lot tougher for the under-manned Magic who were without their top two scorers, Arron Afflalo and Nikola Vucevic.
The Heat were also were missing one of their 'Big Three', with Dwyane Wade sitting out for a second straight game with a sore right knee.
The All-Star guard was not missed, however, as Mario Chalmers chipped in with 17 points and Chris Bosh helped out with 12 points and nine rebounds.
After back-to-back games against the NBA's two bottom feeders, the Charlotte Bobcats and Orlando, the Heat's road to the record could get a little bumpier with the Chicago Bulls, New Orleans Hornets and Western conference-leading San Antonio Spurs on deck to close out March.
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Hornets 110, Nuggets 86
Ryan Anderson scored 23 points and Brian Roberts, making his second NBA start, had 13 points and 18 assists as the New Orleans Hornets snapped the Denver Nuggets' 15-game winning streak with a 110-86 victory.
Winning their third consecutive game against a top playoff contender, the Hornets (25-46) poured in 14 3-pointers on 25 attempts - with Anderson accounting for five - to foil Denver's attempt at breaking its franchise record for consecutive wins.
The Hornets led by as many as 23 points early in the second half. The Nuggets (49-23) pulled to 96-84 with 6:07 left but could get no closer.
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Wizards 107, Grizzlies 94
John Wall scored a career-high 47 points with eight assists, and the short-handed Washington Wizards upended the Memphis Grizzlies 107-94.
The Wizards needed nearly every point, assist and minute of playing time Wall could muster, because they were without three starters and had only nine active players.
The third-year point guard delivered, sinking 19 of 24 free throws while establishing a personal best with 26 points before halftime. During his 44 minutes of action, Wall also grabbed seven rebounds and made 13 of 22 shots, including two 3-pointers.
Emeka Okafor had 21 points and Chris Singleton 10 for the Wizards (26-44), who have won six straight home games and split the season series with the Grizzlies. Since Wall returned to the lineup on Jan. 12, Washington is 21-16.
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Pacers 100, Hawks 94
Gerald Green scored 19 points and rookie Orlando Johnson added 15 points to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Atlanta Hawks 100-94.
Center Roy Hibbert added 17 points, 13 rebounds and three blocks for Indiana, which was coming off a disappointing loss to Chicago during the weekend.
Forward Josh Smith scored 20 points for Atlanta.
The victory moved the Pacers percentage points back in front of the New York Knicks for the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
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The roasting part is so simple and if you want to be really high volume, buy a few and do them all at once. If you have some sort of self-control, you'll be able to freeze the extra puree until you need it. I have none.
Sugar Pie Pumpkin Puree
Makes about 2-4 cups, depending on pumpkin size
Sugar pie pumpkin (do as many as you want, but you'll only need one for the muffins)
Coconut oil or butter for greasing pan
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Cut pumpkin in half to separate into a top and bottom. Scoop out seeds and stringy flesh with a spoon.
Lightly oil a baking pan with coconut oil or butter. Rub some oil on the exposed pumpkin flesh (I realize that sounds a little off...) and place the cut side down on the pan.
Bake for 20-30 minutes or until soft when pierced with a fork.
Let cool and scrape out filling into a food processor. Process until smooth.
Pumpkin Muffins
Adapted from Baking From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
Makes 12 muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon cardamom
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar plus 1 tablespoon honey, combined
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup pie pumpkin puree or canned unsweetened pumpkin puree
1/4 cup full-fat canned coconut milk, stirred to the consistency of milk or whole milk
Preheat oven to 400 F.
Generously grease muffin tin with butter or line with muffin papers.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and spices.
Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment set to medium speed, stir the butter until softened. Keeping the mixer on medium speed, add the sugar and honey mixture and continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl with a rubber spatula as needed.
Add eggs, one at a time, combining well between each addition. The mixture will become watery and may have some small lumps. This is fine. Beat in the vanilla.
With the mixer speed on low, add in the pumpkin and coconut milk. Stir until evenly combined.
Finally, add your flour mixture, stopping the mixer when the dry ingredients have just incorporated into your wet batter. Over mixing at this point will make your muffins tough. It fine to have a few streaks of flour here and there. The batter will be light and fluffy.
Equally distribute the batter between your 12 molds and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a skewer inserted in the middle of a muffin comes out clean.
Once finished, immediately remove from pan and allow to cool on a drying rack.
For my frosting recipe, I wanted that classic cream cheese frosting with something a little extra. I didn't want it overly sweet and wanted my additional flavors to shine. None of them are overwhelming, but if you want to mostly taste cinnamon, vanilla, maple, etc., just double that ingredient. This recipe would be great on any pumpkin baked good or even banana bread. I was aiming for a 'close your eyes and sigh when it hits your tongue' response and I think we got it here!
Maple Cream Cheese Frosting
Makes about 2 cups
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1 stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup powdered sugar (I powdered my own regular sugar which yields slightly more than 1/2 cup)
1 tablespoon maple syrup (the real stuff)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons pumpkin puree (homemade or canned)
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the remaining ingredients and stir to incorporate. The mixture may be slightly soupy, which is just fine. If you want to make it a little easier to work with, put the frosting in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
Using an apple corer, plunge the corer into the middle of each muffin, pushing straight down (not to the very bottom), giving a twist, and pulling out the core. This little cavity can be filled with your cream cheese frosting and then frosted if you desire. I desired...
You should note that coring the muffins will yield 12 free mini muffins that can be eaten immediately with a dollop of frosting.
Once frosted, the muffins should be kept refrigerated, but they are best if eaten immediately.


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Good On Monty: "Both Clarke and McGinley are respected in the game and great candidates."
I've been tough on Monty but good on him for apparently not even trying to put himself in the running for the 2014 Ryder Cup captaincy. Instead, he's sounding like he supports the idea of naming two captains at once next month when the European Tour's committee is likely to decide.
"There is an opportunity to do two at one time again. Both Clarke and McGinley are respected in the game and great candidates.
"The fact that Tom Watson has been made America's captain should not colour our judgement. We should have only one criteria - picking the best man for the job."
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WASHINGTON -- Outlining procedures for the corruption trial of former Democratic Rep. William Jefferson, U.S. District Court Judge T. S. Ellis III, said Thursday that he will summon 100 potential jurors to his Alexandria, Va., courtroom Tuesday and ask whether they know Jefferson, his lawyers or members of the prosecution team.
After determining any conflicts and deciding whether to eliminate potential jurors from the pool, Ellis said he'll instruct those remaining to fill out a questionnaire to help with selection of a "fair and impartial jury."
The completed questionnaires, Ellis said, will be given to the defense and prosecution teams on Tuesday afternoon. On Wednesday, aided by the questionnaire and jurors' response to questions from prosecutors, defense team and the judge, a jury of 12 plus four alternates will be selected, Ellis said.
Ellis did not indicate whether he thinks opening arguments can occur Wednesday, or will have to wait until Thursday.
Jefferson is accused of bribery, racketeering and violation of the Corrupt Foreign Practices Act for allegedly demanding, and, in some cases accepting, payments to family owned businesses in return for his help winning approval of projects in several Western African nations. He maintains his innocence.
The judge ordered the questions on the questionnaire to be sealed, and instructed both prosecutors and defense attorneys not to make them public.
Ellis said he used many, but not all, of the questions suggested by defense and prosecution lawyers.
One problem in selecting a jury likely will be the length of the trial, estimated at between four and six weeks.
In another ruling Thursday, Ellis granted some requests by the Jefferson's defense team to require the prosecution to play longer excerpts of taped conversations involving the former nine-term New Orleans congressman to provide proper context. But Ellis rejected most of the requests on grounds that they wouldn't be helpful to jurors understanding of the evidence.
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May 23 — To the Editor:
The color purple is made by a blend of red and blue. I was honored to be among a group of purple Republican and Democratic women at a recent press conference in support of Eliot Cutler for governor. The speakers included a former U.S. attorney, current and former members of the Maine Legislature, successful businesswomen and philanthropists. All of these women spoke from the heart about the issues important to them when choosing a candidate; ranging from jobs and the economy, education, protecting the environment, the right to choose, sane gun background checks and gay rights. We are women who vote our values.
For me, this election has to do with choosing the best man for the job, not the lesser of two evils. As an independent, I vote for the person, not the party, and I am sick to death of partisan politics versus good policy that moves Maine forward. We need a visionary leader, not a follower; a collaborator, not a bully; and a proven CEO over a career politician. Eliot Cutler stands out head and shoulders above the other party candidates and would win in a landslide if we had ranked voting as recommended by the League of Women Voters. You can stick with what isn't working now, go back to what didn't work before, or put Maine on a new, independent course to the future.
Cutler is ready to let voters decide who they think is the best man for the job as Maine's governor. What are Michaud and LePage waiting for? Maine's gubernatorial race will begin in earnest following the anointing of party candidates in the June 10 primaries. Maine voters have had a deep independent streak for decades, and women account for about 53 percent of Maine voters. We take the time to become informed as active participants in government and claim it is time to begin the debates! Let's demand we begin with the Gateway to Maine here in the KEYS region so that this fall we elect the best candidate to make Maine a state of opportunity.
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(Polls suggest young people will turn out in record numbers for the The federal Monday, May 2. Traditionally, they haven't and no one knows whether the polls will prove correct or be another disappointment to parties hoping young people will support them. The following is the opinion of one St. Thomas student about how Canadians approach the business of voting, compared to our neighbours to the south. )
On Monday, May 2nd, the Canadian election will for all intents and purposes be over. It has been, by Canadian standards, a dramatic election. The attack ads, scandals, and general snarkiness displayed between the parties is to be expected. After all, Canadian democracy is built on an adversarial system. There is much to be said against the way politics are played out in Canada. I think, however, that there is also much to be said in praise of our system, especially as I watch the wheels start to turn on the election machine in the United States.
The candidates in this election have paid a lot of lip service to the idea of getting out the youth vote. As far as I'm concerned, if they can manage to keep our political discourse a notch above our neighbour's they'll be a long way to accomplishing that goal. So, without further ado, here are five reasons Canadian elections don't drive me quite as insane as those in the States.
1. Short and Sweet
In Canada, elections are short. It was only March that the election was first announced. We're barely into May. That's about two months of campaigning, tops. Sure, we have to put up with semi-campaigning all the time, and Harper's strategy of "permanent campaign" kind of pushes that envelope. In the States, however, buildup for elections start YEARS before any of the candidates will actually become serious contenders, which brings me to my next point…
2. No Joke Candidates
If I have to read one more article about Donald Trump's or Sarah Palin's candidacy for President of the United States, I will throw up. Not purely in disgust, but simply because my entire vision of the world and how reality works will have been shaken six ways from Sunday. At least Palin HELD office. Trump, for all his business success, is a human punchline. The ink wasted on his candidacy would be better used doing profiles of water-skiing squirrels. At least the squirrels have better hair.
In Canada, since we have a parliamentary system, no-one really "runs" for Prime Minister. Still, at the outside, you know who the serious candidates will be. The Liberal leader, the Conservative Leader, the NDP leader, and (since we love irony) the Bloc leader. There are fringe parties in Canada no doubt, but we keep them where they belong, ON THE FRINGE. There are important issues at stake, and I have better things to do then hear Trump talk about his "great relationship with the blacks." Speaking of issues…
3. Idiotic Scandals and Conspiracy Need Not Apply
The second Trump opened his mouth and reignited the "Birther" conspiracy in the United States I actually contemplated murder. Another round of "debates" about a long settled issue ensued. Petty, idiotic "scandals" get high billing online and in papers, and manage in each instance to rot what little integrity is left in the process. (Not to harp on this point, but once again THE ELECTION IS NOT EVEN CLOSE AND ALREADY WE'RE HEARING ABOUT HOW THIS WILL AFFECT IT!)
I am not saying Canada is devoid of political distractions, but at the very least ours tend to be rooted in fact, or at least be marginally relevant. When Harper kicks people out of rallies based on information on their Facebook pages, that is relevant to the election because it tells you something about his character. Even the Conservative attacks on Ignatieff, spurious though they may be, have something to do with his actual conduct, and have some bearing on the election. They are also not borderline-insane comments like…
4. Sensible Political Rhetoric
When was the last time you heard any of the federal candidates speculate openly about whether one of their opponents was the Anti-Christ? Anybody hear about how Jack Layton accused Stephen Harper about being a secret Muslim? What about Elizabeth May literally calling for the assassination of Gilles Duceppe?
No? Nothing? Right, because nothing like that happens in Canadian politics. The candidates play dirty, to be sure. Witness again Harper's campaign suggesting that Michael Ignatieff wants to be Prime Minister only for personal gain. Canada, however, seems to have a good handle on politics. Even though candidates debate important issues, even though those are sometimes questions of life or death, they aren't worth dividing ourselves over. The Canadian discourse understands that much better than the American one does, and I am thankful for that.
5. Being Prime Minister Does Not Make You God
There are, perhaps, good things to be said about the respect the American people have for their president. At times, however, the respect given to the office, and the mystique surrounding it, takes on a cultish air. It may be a function of their position in the world, since in an absolute sense the United States has more power, and more responsibility, than Canada.
But the President is just a man. And the office is just a political office. Even staunch supporters of the federal leaders in Canada know this. We are aware that being Prime Minister doesn't endow you with supernatural powers.
Maybe this is why I find Canadian elections more tolerable. They are the appropriate length, have the appropriate seriousness, for what they are. Unless you are a politician, elections are not life. The democratic process requires them, and it is a process we undertake in order to renew our democracy. But Canadians seem to know that we do this only so that we can continue with the things that really matter.


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It seems management at the company that runs the troubled Bixi bike-sharing system paid themselves, and all of their employees bonuses back in December, just weeks before filing for bankruptcy protection, claiming debts of close to $50 million.
Tuesday morning, the leader of the opposition at Montreal City Council, Projet Montreal's Marc-André Gadoury, says he got an anonymous letter informing him the company paid out the bonuses — which amounted to anywhere from $223,000 to $275,000, split among the company's 38 employees.
Gadoury asked the mayor if he was aware of the payouts. Coderre says, he got the same letter, and said he was "shocked" and "troubled" by the story.
"If it's true, it's maddening," Coderre told council. "As a creditor, we will get answers. If there was something done that shouldn't have been done, there will be consequences."
Of the $50 million owed by the company, $38 million is owed to the city of Montreal.
The interim CEO of the company, Michel Philibert, says bonuses were indeed paid out, saying they were part of what the employees were contractually entitled to.
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Another in our series of travel tips from executives who are often on the road.
Michael Hosking
Managing director, Midas Promotions
Up in the air: 100 flights a year, about twice a week
Areas of travel: Primarily Singapore, Bangkok and Hong Kong. I've also been to England five times this year.
Best hotel in the region: Ritz-Carlton when I'm in Singapore, the Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong, and the Amanpuri in Phuket
Best airport in the region: Singapore Changi International, without a doubt
Best check-in process: Singapore and Hong Kong. I check in and drop my bags off at Hong Kong Station
Best taxis: Probably Singapore
Best journey from airport to city: Singapore, as the city is only 10 to 15 minutes down the road
Best frequent-flier lounge: The Pier First Class (Cathay Pacific) Lounge in Hong Kong and the First Class Silver Kris Lounge (Singapore Airlines) in Singapore
Preferred carrier: Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines
Best luggage: Samsonite, in soft casing as it's lighter and more flexible
Best airline food: Eggs benedict for breakfast on Singapore Airlines. Caviar in first class on Cathay and Singapore Airlines
Best coffee in Asia: My espresso machine
Best tip for staying fit on the road: Eat and drink moderately
How to beat jetlag: Drink alcohol moderately and as much water as you can when on the flight. Mentally get into the next time zone when you board the plane.
How to get an upgrade: Dress smart, be very polite at check-in and be a frequent flier of the airline
Essential travel gadgets: My iPhone as I can watch movies on it. I've also recently started using a Kindle.
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MALDEN -- Calvin Gene Thornton, 62, died Feb. 24, 2006, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Born July 15, 1943, in Essex, he was the son of the late McKinley and Julia Williams Thornton.
Survivors include: three sons, Earnest Martin of Detroit, Lamario Purdy of Milwaukee and Michael Gorden of Elkhart, Ind.; three daughters, Pamela Mathis and Tina Thornton of Milwaukee and Shelly Gorden of Malden; six brothers, Bob Ayers of Poplar Bluff, Clarence Ayers and Bobby Thornton of Malden, Jake Ayers of Miami, Perry Thornton of Essex and Jessie Thornton of Sikeston; two sisters, Betty Harris of Elkhart, Ind., and Mary Underwood of Malden; 21 grandchildren and a special friend, Elaine Gorden of Malden.
Visitation is at 6 p.m. Friday at Bradshaw Funeral Home in Malden where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Saturday. James Fair will officiate.
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Changhua's Great Buddha Statue may well be Baguashan's (八卦山) most famous attraction, but by no means could it be counted as the area's only interesting site.
When you think of a park, you think of trees, grass and a few benches -- a nice little place where a family could spend an hour or two, but nothing very special.
On route 169 to Alishan lies the indigenous village of DaBang (達邦部落). DaBang is the home of the Chou tribe (鄒族).
Baguashan (八卦山) is a great mass of hills and valleys that covers 22,000 hectares of west central Taiwan. To see everything it has to offer would take months; the more places you visit, the more you realize just how much there is left to see.
The roof of the dark passage is so low that I have to bend almost double as I make slow and difficult progress along the tunnel.
If Gukeng (古坑) in Yunlin County (雲林縣) was ever famous, it was only due to its coffee. The town and surrounding area are one of the only places in Taiwan where it's possible to grow coffee beans, and people have long been traveling from as far away as Taipei and Kaoshiung to drink the product.
Beigang (北港) Town, located in Yunlin (雲林), central Taiwan, is one of the most famous religious towns in Taiwan. It is the home of Taiwan's oldest Matsu (媽祖) temple, also called Chaotien Temple (朝天宮).
Out of the dark hollows of a cocoon emerges a lovely butterfly. Even a long, dark night ends in a beautiful morning.
From the top of Baguashan﹝八卦山﹞, about 30 minutes south of Taichung, a huge statue of the Buddha watches over Changhua﹝彰化﹞ City. The black statue, visible above the many downtown high-rise buildings, is truly magnificent.
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Miles Byass Earns Pac-12 Player-of-the-Week Honors
Oct. 25, 2011
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. - San Diego State sophomore Miles Byass has been named the Bank of the West Pac-12 Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Week, Commissioner Larry Scott announced today. It is the second career weekly award (also on Aug. 30, 2011) for the Highland, Calif., native and third by an Aztec this season (Jose Altamirano - Sept. 13).
A 2010 honorable mention all-conference pick, Byass scored SDSU's first goal in the team's 2-1 victory over 2010 NCAA semifinalist Michigan on Saturday. San Diego State's win over the Wolverines came just four days after UM defeated defending national champion and then No. 4 Akron, 1-0. The Aztecs are 3-1 against 2010 NCAA tournament teams this season.
Byass scored his goal on a game-high four shots (two on net) over 70 minutes.
For the season, Byass leads SDSU in points (15), assists (5), shots (50) and shots on goal (22), and is tied for the team lead in goals (5). He has 25 career points on 10 goals and five assists, all over his last 19 matches.
San Diego State (9-3-2, 3-2 Pac-12 Conference), which is ranked 20th in the latest College Soccer News poll, welcomes Oregon State (3 p.m. PT Friday) and Washington (1 p.m. PT Sunday) this weekend for a pair of home games at SDSU Sports Deck. The Beavers (5-8-2, 3-3-1 Pac-12) have won two straight matches, while the Huskies (10-3-2, 5-2 Pac-12) have won five consecutive games and are ranked as high as No. 19 by Soccer America.
Admission is free to all Aztec home matches.
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Kidcala is a kids' version of Mancala, which has all the fun and strategy of the original game--but 3 new games for children. Kidcala's special design includes a family of fruits (grapes, oranges, apples, and bananas) for a new twist on the traditional African counting game.
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Hours of fruitful fun await you from this charming rendition of the classic African family of games. Instead of scooping up pebbles, marbles, or beans, you get 12 each of teeny apples, oranges, grapes, and bananas to sow in the wooden bowls. Play Banan-Cala, in which any fruit you capture is worth one point, except for the banana, which counts as a point against you! Mancala maniacs will be inspired to try varying the point values of all the fruits. Now you can compare apples and oranges without getting sour grapes.


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Published: Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 10:00 p.m.
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PHILADELPHIA, Miss. | An Alabama woman got double lucky at a Mississippi casino, hitting $90,000 jackpots two days in a row.
The first came on her first pull on a $100 machine on New Year's Day, Charlotte Moncrief of Anniston told The Clarion-Ledger (http://on.thec-l.com/1lIWlP2 ) of Jackson, Miss.
"There was a lot of jackpots going off, so I just decided to put $100 in a $100 machine. The first pull, I got $90,000," she said, chuckling. "Isn't that good?"
She returned the next day to the Silver Star Hotel and Casino in Philadelphia, Miss. — nearly a 4-hour drive from Anniston — and won again.
"You know, I hollered the first one," she said. "The second one, I think my mouth just fell open."
The Silver Star is one of two casinos at Pearl River Resort, owned by The Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians. A press release called Moncrief's two jackpots the luckiest New Year ever.
Moncrief, a retired information technology worker at an Anniston foundry, said she and her roommate have visited the Pearl River Resort about once a month for about eight years.
"I'll be going back to Pearl River some," she said. "And I may get a car, who knows?"
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Local artist Marie Liu is offering art classes for young artists at the Artisan Exchange in the second-floor art studio of their new location at 219 Broad St. in Milford, Pa.
The classes will include drawing, painting, collage, printing and three-dimensional craft for age 6 and up.
Liu's paintings can be seen at the Artery Gallery and Artisan Exchange, and she is an active member of the Pike County Arts and Crafts Society, where she also teaches classes.
A four-week session of classes will be held from noon-2:30 Saturdays from Jan. 19-Feb. 9. Class size is limited, so preregistration is required by calling the Artisan Exchange at 570-296-5550 or stopping by their shop.
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Characters: Reader, Gokudera Hayato, Hibari Kyoya, Rokudo Mukuro, Sasagawa Ryohei, Sawada Tsunayoshi, Yamamoto Takeshi
Description: We have all seen countless stories and where the reader is courted by one of the major
TYL! Tsuna: Hell propose with his dying will.
TYL! Gokudera: Heavily blushing, being all tsundere about it.
TYL! Yamamoto: Smiling, trying not to blush hard.
TYL! Hibari: Hell just throw the ring at you. Like the romantic he is.
TYL! Ryohei: WILL SHOUT HIS PROPOSAL TO THE EXTREME!
TYL! Mukuro: Hes tricky, hes sly. Hes telling the truth with a lie.
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Once enemies, Nokia and Qualcomm now partners
New CEO Stephen Elop outlines Nokia's rebound strategy
Four years ago, Qualcomm and Nokia were beating each other's brains out in court over patent disputes and license fees. Though the disputes were settled, the two wireless giants have had a chilly relationship ever since.
So when Nokia Chief Executive Stephen Elop gave a keynote speech at the Qualcomm Uplinq mobile apps conference on Thursday, it at least symbolically marked how dramatically the industry has changed over the past few years.
Qualcomm and Nokia are now working together on a strategy to revive Nokia's struggling smartphone business. The plan hinges on the Finnish phone giant releasing a new series of handsets running on Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 operating system.
Microsoft stringent design criteria for Windows Phone 7 requires device makers to use Qualcomm's Snapdragon applications processor chips in their phones.
Elop, a former Microsoft executive who joined Nokia in September, has a tough transition ahead. Earlier this week, Nokia warned investors that sales would be lower than previous estimates for the upcoming quarter, thanks in part to competition from smartphones running Google's Android operating system. The company's shares have fallen more than 30 percent so far this year.
In his speech Thursday, Elop outlined why the company bet on Windows Phone. "What has happened over the last couple of years is there has been a shift from a battle of devices to a war of ecosystems," he said. "You have two ecosystems now — Apple and Google. Our strategic premise at Nokia is there is an opportunity for a third, competitive ecosystem to emerge."
Nokia looked at using Android. "With Google, we believe we would be joining an ecosystem which is on a winning trajectory; it's growing very quickly," he said. "And we also felt very quickly we could re-enter the U.S. market with force — an area that has been very difficult for us."
But Nokia chose Windows Phone because the company believed it gave it a better chance to stand out from competitors.
"There are so many companies already piling into that space," he said. "Jumping into the Android pool felt a little bit like giving in. Nokia is a company that has a strong history. So there is an attitude in the company that you don't give in. You fight harder."
Elop said Nokia's size and global reach — 1.3 billion people own its phones — give it a good chance to differentiate itself using the Windows Phone operating system. He encouraged apps developers to consider the platform.
"It is absolutely our focus that we attract (developers) into this environment," he said. "We're asking how can we make this the most compelling developer environment and monetization opportunity for developers around the world."
Analysts think Nokia will face tough sledding in the short run. "While we maintain our belief the Nokia-Microsoft partnership is best positioned to potentially create a third viable smartphone ecosystem, we are increasingly concerned about sales for Nokia's Symbian devices during the transition period," said T. Michael Walkley, an analyst with Canaccord Genuity, in a research note.
"You have two ecosystems now — Apple and Google. Our strategic premise at Nokia is there is an opportunity for a third, competitive ecosystem to emerge."
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2012 Alumni Award Recipients
Award Recipients (first row l-r): Lawrence Davis '57 (Alumni Achievement Award); Kristen Holloway Querriera ' 97 (Humanitarian Award); Lindsay Briggs '02 (Young Alumni Achievement Award); Kathy (Stavru) Statton '72 & Tim Statton '72 (Alumni Service Award); Eric Bridenbaugh '06 (Health Professions Alumni Appreciation Award)
Award Presenters (second row l-r): John Hille (Vice President of Enrollment & Retention); Dr. Jim Donaldson (Professor of Economics and Business Administration); Kelly Bishop '02; Frank Pote '73; Sarah Clarkson (Director of Academic Support Services)
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The Harold B. Brumbaugh '33 Alumni Service Award
Tim Statton '72 & Kathy Stavru Statton '72 have provided selfless and unwavering service and support to their alma mater with contagious energy and loyalty. They are members of the class of 1972 reunion committee, encouraging classmates to remain connected to Juniata and they have a steady presence at both on and off-campus events. They have enhanced the Juniata network in California by hosting events in their home, including a gathering for Juniata students who presented at the National Conferences for Undergraduate Research. They have served as Juniata Admissions Ambassadors and they support Juniata's fundraising efforts through donations,
having served as Juniata Fund volunteers, Tim's service on the Changing Lives to Change the World committee, and having hosted a Changing Lives gathering. Kathy has served as one of Juniata's lead volunteers as a member of the Alumni Council and Tim has mentored students in the Accounting, Business, and Economics Department by serving as an Executive in Residence and sharing his extensive experiences as a business leader. Tim also has served on the Board of Directors of the Sill Incubator, fostering the development of students involved with Juniata's Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership and now serves on the Board of Trustees and the Presidential Search Committee.
The Alumni Achievement Award
After graduating with a B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from Juniata, Lawrence Davis '57 went on to earn his Medical Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and later a Master's degree in Business Administration from the Temple University School of Business. He undertook an internship at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital and completed his residency in radiation therapy at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Davis also served as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps from 1966 to 1968 and then joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine as an Instructor in Radiology, later being promoted to Asst. and Assoc. Professor. He next joined the faculty of Thomas Jefferson School of Medicine and later served as Professor and Chair of the
Department of Radiation Oncology at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in New York City. In 1991, he agreed to join the newly created Department of Radiation Oncology at Emory University School of Medicine, from which he retired in 2011. Davis has published research and clinical papers in numerous professional journals and has served on the editorial board of several professional journals including International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology and Physics and has held many leadership positions at cancer-related professional organizations, serving as President of the American Radium Society, President of the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, and Associate
Executive Director and former Trustee of the American Board of Radiology. He has been named a Fellow by both the American Society for Radiation Oncology and the American College of Radiology, from which he received a Gold Medal, the college's highest honor recognizing extraordinary contribution to the field of radiology.
The Young Alumni Achievement Award
After graduating with a B.S. in International Affairs and Asian Studies from Juniata, Lindsay Briggs '02 earned a Master's degree in Public Health in 2006 and a Doctorate in Health Behavior in 2011 from Indiana University Bloomington. She has conducted dissertation fieldwork while residing in Benin City, Nigeria, and has also served and studied in Senegal, Mexico, and China. She's also served as trip leader for Juniata's annual trip to The Gambia from 2009 to 2011. She has worked as Administrative Assistant to the Indiana Public Health Association and as Executive Administrative Assistant at the St. Francis Neighborhood Health Center and has also worked as the Volunteer Coordinator at The Mercy Foundation of Indianapolis and Program Manager for Girls Incorporated, a pregnancy prevention and substance abuse program funded by the Centers for Disease Control. Lindsay is a member of the American Public Health Association and the Society for Scientific Study of Sexuality, and has served on the Board of Directors of the Healthy Indiana Youth Alliance. She joined Professor Emil Nagengast in guest blogging for The Washington Post in 2010. Among other honors, she received the Behavioral and Social Sciences Strategic Performance Fund Award in 2011, and her dissertation research was supported by the Kinsey Institute and the Indiana University School of Health in 2010. She has taught courses and conducted research at Indiana University as an Associate Instructor and Research Coordinator, while also serving as Project Coordinator at Indiana University's Center for Sexual Health Promotion, and she now serves as Assistant Professor of Health and Community Services at the University of California at Chico, pursuing research on HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa and the relevance of religion to HIV prevalence.
The William E. Swigart, Jr. '37 Alumni Humanitarian Award
After receiving a B.A. in International Business and German from Juniata, Kristen (Holloway) Querriera '97 earned an MBA from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business. She began her business career in 1997 as sales development manager for PPG Industries where she worked for 14 years before taking time off to be a full-time mother. In 2004, she founded Operation Troop Appreciation, a national, nonprofit organization that provides "wish-list" items for military troops by providing Under Armour® T-shirts to a Pittsburgh-area National Guard unit. She has since expanded the project, tailoring care packages to the unique needs of each platoon she serves, dispensing to them personal care items, safety and tactical gear, DVDs, snacks, games, and other "wish list" items. She has tirelessly worked to engage companies such as PPG, Duquesne Light, Kroger Drug Stores, and Sam's Club in OTA's support the troops initiative, which has now served more than 100,000 troops from across the United States. She supported the morale of the soldiers she has served, sending them musical instruments so that they may decompress from their stressful duties, and filling their requests to outfit the children of the communities in which they serve with shoes and clothing. Kristen has been featured in Redbook magazine, receiving its 2005 "Mothers and Shakers" Award which recognizes outstanding women for their tireless efforts to champion a cause and acknowledges the tremendous impact they are making in their own communities and around the world, and by Pittsburgh magazine as one of "40 young people under the age of 40 who make Pittsburgh a better place to live, work or play". Kristen received the Senator John Heinz Veteran's Advocate Award and the Presidential Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush in 2006, and was again recognized by President Bush in 2008 at the White House as part of a ceremony recognizing volunteerism.
The Health Professions Alumni Appreciation Award
Eric Bridenbaugh '06 earned his Master of Physician Assistant Sciences degree from St. Francis University in 2008 and is currently practicing in the medically underserved area of central Pennsylvania at the Altoona Regional Health System Trauma Surgery Department and at the Somerset Hospital Emergency Department. He has actively pursued his professional life through membership in the Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants and has served Juniata College in a special capacity as an external reviewer of our Health Professions Program in 2009. He has supported the Juniata College chapter of Health Occupations Students of America as a guest speaker for the organization's inductions and has been a supportive and encouraging mentor for aspiring pre-physician assistant students. Eric has served as a role model for students in balancing professionalism with humility, and in balancing his professional life with his passion for sports and the outdoors.


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