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Located in a conservation area adjacent to the ancient Royal Approach to the historic city centre, The Newington Hotel overlooks The York Racecourse sited on public parkland known as The Knavesmire Common. Formerly a row of Georgian Townhouses The Newington dates back to the early 1900's. This two star, family owned hotel prides itself on friendly, personal service and aims to ensure that all our guests feel welcome and at home, whether enjoying a city break with family and friends or staying overnight on business.
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OGDEN, Utah – It's a first for law enforcement and for Harley-Davidson: the Motor Co. has partnered with the Weber County Sheriff's Office to offer motor officers a badge that includes the Harley-Davidson logo along with the standard officer and agency information.
The badges are optional and only available to officers assigned to the motor squad, who pay for the specialty badges themselves and may only wear them while on duty with the motor squad. The badges have the H-D logo along with officer's name, rank, the name of the agency and a symbolic winged insignia.
"I loved the idea of being the first sheriff's office in the nation," Terry Thompson told the Standard-Examiner at the Weber County Sheriff's Complex, where motors officers Cpl. Nealy Adams, Deputy Todd Christensen and Deputy Matt Nelson sported their badges. About 10 officers regularly use the department's four Harley-Davidson Electra Glides that were bought last year.
The badges became a reality just four months after jewelry manufacturer Symbol Arts, of Ogden, suggested it. The company makes dog tags and commemorative challenge coins for the Motor Co.
A major part of Symbol Arts' business is working with public safety and law enforcement agencies across the country.
Police insignia, especially in motorcycle units, frequently features wings or wheels to signify swiftness or mobility.
"This badge is really for the Harley-Davidson officer enthusiast," Thompson said. "It gives a new sense of excitement when it's pinned on your uniform."
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Russell Pearce for Congress, Kyrsten Sinema Hearts Russell
Sinema describes the love that dare not speak its name
Now that Congressman Jeff Flake has announced his intention to run for the seat of retiring Arizona U.S. Senator Jon Kyl, it's safe to assume that state Senate president Russell Pearce will go after Flake's sixth district seat in 2012.
Actually, you don't have to assume it, the DC paper Roll Call has already reported that Pearce was making phone calls seeking endorsements as of Thursday, days before Flake officially announced.
Pearce has long coveted the seat, and he'd love to be a Congressman. Years ago, he formed an exploratory committee, donned a toupee, and began raising money, looking to take on the youthful, handsome Flake in a GOP primary. But it wasn't happening. And Pearce eventually announced he would remain in the Legislature.
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As I've said many times, Pearce is incapable of running for a statewide seat of any kind -- governor, senator, you name it.
Even in Sand Land, Pearce's various scandals, like once befriending neo-Nazi J.T. Ready, sending out anti-semitic e-mails to followers, and allegations of spousal abuse -- will not win him votes. Only within the confines of Legislative District 18 have voters seemed content to look the other way.
But can Pearce win over the electorate in Congressional District Six, a narrower bet than a statewide gig?
Not if he has viable candidates confronting him in the primary and the general election. And if one of the two recalls underway in LD18 scores enough signatures for a recall election, I'd say he's finished in CD6, though he's likely to win the recall election itself. If you get recalled in your own little LD, it simply doesn't bode well for any higher ambitions you may have.
So in one way, I agree with state Senator Kyrsten Sinema's sentiments in this weekend's Sunday Square Off on Channel 12. She at first stated that she hopes Pearce does run. And I agree. Because in doing so, he'll have to relinquish his power as state Senate president. Also, he may end up losing. Which would be grand.
But even if he doesn't lose, he'll be far less influential as one of 435 U.S. House members than he is now as president of the state Senate.
Sinema's other statement, to the effect that she hearts Pearce, is daft on numerous levels.
"Actually, I love Russell," she said just in time for Valentine's Day. "We get along very well, not always on policy matters, but on personal matters we do."
Most Dems love to hate Pearce, but Sinema just loves him. It's not the sort of legislative chumminess I'd like to hear from the mouth of the state Senate's most liberal member. I expect she'll be reminded of this declaration over and over by her progressive pals, particularly if she decides to seek higher office.
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The proposed constitutional amendment, if passed by voters, would prohibit the government from taking private land to give to another person or business.
Secretary of State Delbert Hosemann said Friday that the lawsuit will be heard July 25 in Hinds County Circuit Court.
Hosemann said the lawsuit was filed by Leland Speed, a Jackson businessman who is executive director of the Mississippi Development Authority.
"By state law, I am required, and I intend, to place the initiative on the ballot, unless otherwise ordered to do so by the Supreme Court," Hosemann said.
The Mississippi Farm Bureau Federation sponsored the initiative that gathered nearly 120,000 signatures to get the issue on the November ballot.
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Tonight FX launches Archer, the latest animated concoction meant to amuse
men people far too old to be watching cartoons. All these shows seem the same, but there are really subtle shades of difference that reveal much about their audience.
Description: An office comedy masquerading as a spy show starring Sterling Archer, an espionage agent whose boss is his mother.
You Are...: Married, slightly overweight, still not over the fact that Pavement broke up, strangely attractive.
What Is under Your Bed: The complete Arrested Development DVD collection
Favorite Star Wars Movie: Star Wars: A New Hope
Family Guy
Description: Meet Peter Griffin, a fat everyman who has a hot wife, crazy kids, a talking dog, and a serious love of non sequetors and fart jokes.
You Are...: A college graduate not working in the field you got a degree for, undersexed, in serious need of a new hair style, not as funny as you think you are.
What Is under Your Bed: One Converse sneaker and a packet of bong screens.
Favorite Star Wars Movie: Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
The Simpsons
Description: This long-running family comedy is more of a social commentary than anything. It is as full of bad jokes as Homer's gut is full of donuts.
You Are...: On an antidepressant and slightly OCD, funny when you're drunk, spending way too much time watching basic cable, someone who knows better but still doesn't care, a New Yorker subscriber.
What Is under Your Bed: Your ex-girlfriend's empty Ambien bottle.
Favorite Star Wars Movie: Empire Strikes Back
The Cleveland Show
Description: Family Guy with more brown and less funny.
You Are...: The last to get the joke, stoned, unemployed, a collector of vinyl, a person who tells black jokes.
What Is under Your Bed: An original NES.
Favorite Star Wars Movie: Star Wars: Attack of the Clones
Robot Chicken
Description: What ever the Plah-Doh tells Seth Green and friends it wants to be when they take peyote.
You Are...: Not reading this website.
What Is under Your Bed: Fur-lined handcuffs.
Favorite Star Wars Movie: Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
Venture Brothers
Description: The mis-adventures of two pea-brained brothers, their scientist father, and one scary/sexy bodyguard as they fight super villains and each other.
You Are...: Regularly up too late, wearing women's panties, oversexed, holding down a great job, slightly deranged.
What Is under Your Bed: A crusty sock and a moldy bag of Cool Ranch Doritos.
Favorite Star Wars Movie: Return of the Jedi
Wolverine and the X-Men
Description: It's OK to be a grown man watching shows about a group of super-powered mutants on Nick Toons, right?
You Are...: Gay, afraid of commitment to something other than fictional characters, a big Pixies fan, the type who abandons a blog three posts in, touching yourself right now.
What Is under Your Bed: Bodies.
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Banks Seek to Resurrect Czechoslovakia
Prague and Bratislava are still sometimes referred to as cities in Czechoslovakia despite the peaceful Velvet Divorce casting the Czech Republic and Slovakia on their separate ways in January 1993. A small group of exporters has decided to capitalize on the error.
This week state-owned export banks from the two countries signed a cooperation agreement meant to boost recognition of their exports in markets where both states are actively looking to close deals. They say there is substantial crossover in their geographic sights and in the wares they sell.
The novel element of the agreement is to revive the "Made in Czechoslovakia" label of origin that would be affixed to locally-made goods. The 'Made In' label will be a brand rather than an appellation of origin, with a capital S for Slovakia.
"Reviving the 'brand CzechoSlovakia' follows the joint historical ties of foreign trade and production" of the former federal partners and the export banks "will be able to build on the tradition of the brand CzechoSlovakia," Slovakia's Eximbanka said.
Some business lobby groups have expressed tentative praise for the plan that is also championed by Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico.
Some in marketing and tourist industries said that many foreigners respond well when hearing the word Czechoslovakia.
But so far the plan looks to be dead on arrival.
Skoda Auto AS, the Czech carmaker and its sister company in Slovakia—both owned by Volkswagen AG—used to make products labeled "Made in Czechoslovakia." But those days are history and Skoda's marketing office describes the retro Made in CzechoSlovakia idea as "interesting," but won't use it.
Soft drinks maker Kofola Ceskoslovensko, which translates to Kofola Czechoslovakia, isn't interested either.
"We are a Czechoslovakian company which we declare in the name of our company. [But] because we are present mainly on our domestic markets, which mean Czech and Slovak markets, we don´t need any special labeling on our products regarding the Czechoslovakian origin," says Jaroslava Musilova, Public Relations Manager at the company.
Newly-elected Slovak President Andrej Kiska dismissed the idea, saying "Made in Czechoslovakia is history, each country is building its own national brand towards national prosperity and national pride."
Both Czechs and Slovaks love beer and global brewing behemoth SABMiller has units in both countries and the groups famed Pilsner Urquell beer remains a favorite. But even this seemingly upbeat idea tastes a bit too strong for the brewer, which rejected the idea of saying its frothy brews were made in a non-existent country.
Ceska zbrojovka AS, the largest Czech maker of guns and rifles for civilian, police and military use, last month opened a new joint-venture production plant in Slovakia with the premiers and defense ministers of both countries present at the gala celebration.
That could make it a perfect example of a company that could slap the "Made in CzechoSlovakia" brand on its new wares. But the guns company also shot down the idea.
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Strouse established the scholarship to honor Merle Stilwell, a longtime Mathematics Department faculty member who retired in 1990. Mr. Strouse explains: "Merle went out of his way to help me. No matter who you were, he took care of all the students. He really was the professor in the Math Department students could go to for help. I went from a very immature kid entering IUP to a very focused adult who launched a successful career."
Upon his graduation, Strouse became a mathematics teacher and then entered private industry. After retiring from Illinois Tool Works and settling in DuBois, he began helping students at DuBois Business College. He also is among a group of Boardwalk Bowl alumni leading the charge to develop a scholarship that supports the IUP football team members.
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Metafilter, a collaborative weblog, has become one of my favorite sites lately. And from what I hear, it's been getting more popular with other folks as well....more people have been posting there and leaving comments and such. This is both good and bad, I suppose. Diversity of opinion and discussion is good, but as with most collaborative communities like this, it's only as good as the worst participant.
A possible solution for Matt as he moves the site forward is allowing only approved posters to post stories on the front page, but anyone can post comments.....just like Slashdot. I mean, could you imagine Slashdot if *anyone* could post a story? Chaos. There'd be 400 stories a day and they'd all be crap.


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The sorors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Zeta Omega Chapter, hosted a Pumps, Pearls and Politics forum recently in what they say will definitely be an annual event from now on. Those in attendance discussed political and human rights issues, sharing their input before a sold-old audience at Taverna Opa at Brickell Village in Miami. The forum was hosted by the sorority's Connection Committee and was designed to connect concerned women and men throughout the community to dialogue on some of the most important topics of the day: the Voting Rights Act; human trafficking; education; immigration; healthcare; gun violence; Trayvon Martin and Florida's Stand Your Ground Law. The Chapter is led by Sandra L. Jackson; president; committee chairs for the forum were Vanessa Woodard Byers and Barbara Dent. Pictured are: Annette Taddeo-Goldstein, vice chair of the Florida Democratic Party and chair of the Miami-Dade Democratic Party; Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24); former Miami-Dade County Commissioner Katy Sorenson and president of the Good Government Initiative; Adora Obi Nweze, president of the FL State Conference of the NAACP and president of the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP; Mayor Cindy Lerner Village of Pinecrest; and Gepsie Metellus executive director Sant LaHaitian Neighborhood Center.


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Guest Column: State Sen. Tom O'Mara
"New security for New York"
ALBANY, June 11 -- It's been estimated that identity
theft costs more than eight million
In fact, according to the Identity Theft Data Clearinghouse, in 2009 New York State ranked eighth in the nation in per capita identity theft complaints. So it's clear that the availability of information in computer databases and the rapid growth of Internet commerce have produced a new gang of criminals who abuse technologies to steal consumer information and ruin consumer credit. Indeed, identity theft is considered the No. 1 and fastest-growing financial and consumer crime of this era.
The tactics of today's cyber criminals change as fast as our technology – usually faster. It all serves to highlight the ongoing challenge to keep identity theft prevention strategies ahead of identity thieves. New York became the 43rd state in the nation to enact an identity theft law in 2002. But security studies continually point to the overriding reality that we have to update our laws as frequently as cyber criminals update their ability to break them. It's no easy task.
Identity theft was just one of the topics covered at last week's 15th Annual New York State Cyber Security Conference in Albany. Recognized as the Northeast's premiere conference for cyber security education, it's co-sponsored by the State Division of Homeland Security and the Emergency Services' Office of Cyber Security (OCS).
That's right, New York government operates an office dedicated to focusing on the short- and long-term challenges surrounding cyber security -- yet another indication that these issues of economic and information security pose some of the most difficult and urgent challenges of the 21st century.
"As all aspects of our daily lives become increasingly reliant on Internet-connected devices, those devices are constantly subjected to sophisticated and evolving attacks," said state OCS Director Thomas D. Smith. "Consequently, it is necessary for those responsible for information security to work to maintain the skills required to operate in this challenging environment. This conference brings together experts from government, the private sector, and academia to share information on the latest threats and the means to address them."
Or, as noted by Peter A. Bloniarz, Dean for the College of Computing and Information Assurance, a conference co-sponsor, "With so much of our society and economy on-line, the conference is a terrific opportunity to get high-quality information about keeping ourselves and our information safe."
It's a concern at every level of government. At a recent federal hearing of the House Financial Services Committee, one cyber security banking official testified on the proliferation of the latest online "phishing" scam whereby criminals send emails to unsuspecting victims claiming to be from a group such as the National Automatic Clearing House Association, the Electronic Federal Tax Payment System or the United States Postal Service. Once the victim clicks on the link, his or her computer is automatically infected with malicious software that captures online banking information.
From identity theft to threats to children on the Internet, the concerns addressed at last week's Cyber Security Conference have become a fact of everyday life for most citizens.
One of the most effective means of prevention remains this one: inform yourself and your family and friends about online safety.
One great place to turn for this vital information is the state Office
of Cyber Security at http://www.dhses.ny.gov/ocs/. In addition to an overview
of last week's conference, you can also find a "Daily Cyber
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County Clerk: Linda Compton, 535-8133
Sheriff: William Yessman, 535-8222
Undersheriff: Breck Spaulding, 535-8222
County Treasurer: Margaret Starbuck, 535-8181
District Attorney: Joseph Fazzary, 535-8383
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By Staff Sgt. Lesley WatersApril 27, 2009
CAMP LEMONIER, Djibouti (April 24, 2009) -- Army Chief of Staff Gen. George W. Casey Jr. said he was "staggered" at the number of missions being undertaken by members of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa as he visited Camp Lemonier for the first time, April 23.
"I, frankly, didn't appreciate the scope of what you all are doing here," said Casey, who had just come from a conference of African, Central Asian and Middle Eastern service chiefs in Kenya. He spoke at an all-hands call at Camp Lemonier.
Camp Lemonier, an expeditionary base, is the only U.S. military infrastructure on the African continent and supports personnel and operations across thousands of miles. Camp Lemonier has roughly 2,400 military members and contract civilians assigned. Soldiers here include the Army's 2-18th Field Artillery Regiment and several Civil Affairs units.
Casey met with civil affairs specialists and information support teams who have conducted medical and veterinary civil-action programs and military-to-military education benefitting several African countries' noncommissioned officer corps.
Soldiers' missions in Africa range from force protection to construction projects in remote areas and support of the joint task force headquarters. CJTF-HOA operates in and with 15 East African nations.
"This is a classic example of American service men and women reaching out and touching people and armed forces in other countries around the world," Casey said.
He added that he would carry the message of the Soldiers and their missions in Africa back to Washington with him.
"I am hugely impressed with the scope of the mission here and the impact the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines assigned here are making in this critical region of Africa," Casey said.
"I want to thank the men and women of CJTF-HOA for the contributions they are making. I know it is difficult being separated from your families; but there is something uniquely American about the willingness to serve selflessly to help others. It makes you proud to be an American."
Casey said 2009 is the Year of the noncommissioned officer in the U.S. Army.
"As we looked across the Army at everything we were doing, it was clear to us it was the noncommissioned officers who were providing the glue that was holding this force together at a difficult time. I see that same spirit here."
Casey discussed the Defense budget, acquisition reform, the mission of the United States Africa Command, Army rotational cycles and recruiting changes, stop-loss, re-enlistment options and joint-service recognition for Soldiers assigned to CJTF-HOA.
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After mild & seasonable weather kicked the week off in the Brazos Valley, a strong cold front is scheduled to blow into the area Tuesday morning. Falling afternoon temperatures and possible first freeze readings are likely.
Monday Nailed It
If you want to step back and look at a perfect November day -- Monday was that day. Afternoon highs topped off right on the seasonable normal button in Bryan / College Station. Here's a look at high readings from parts of the Brazos Valley:
Hopefully you were able to get out and enjoy this sunny & mild afternoon -- changes are quickly on the way...
First Cold Snap of the Season
A strong cold front is blowing into the Texas Panhandle, as of Monday evening. Behind that northerly wind shift is a good, cold, Canadian air mass. Temperatures only manged to climb into the single digits and teens across parts of the United States / Canada border earlier this afternoon.
That cold front is expect to kick up strong northerly winds, for the Brazos Valley, by early to mid-morning. Once winds kick up, temperatures will start to slowly fall off heading into the afternoon hours. Northern counties can expect an early high in the 50s while southern counties will likely reach the mid-60s before temperatures take a tumble.
By 5pm, we expect the air temperature to sit in the upper 40s -- across northern counties -- and low 50s -- for most of the area.
Factor in a blustery north wind at 15-25mph, with gusts upwards of 30mph -- wind chills (feels like) temperatures are expected in the 40s area-wide.
Here's an early estimate of where temperatures (top line) and "feels like" temperatures (bottom line) are expected through the day on Tuesday, in Bryan / College Station:
First Freeze Possible
The National Weather Service has issued Freeze Warnings for Milam, Robertson, and Leon Counties. Freeze Watches are in effect for Madison, Houston, and Trinity Counties.
More on what each means and what you should do to prep, can be found HERE.
Regardless of if your place is officially under an advisory or not, you'll want to gear up for a couple of cold nights across the Brazos Valley.
Be sure to take care of any exposed pipes, tender plants and vegetation, along with finding a warm spot for your furry friends to sleep.
Of course, don't forget to grab your favorite blanket as well -- it'll come in handy anytime Tuesday through Thursday morning.
Forecast temperatures by Daybreak Wednesday:
First Freeze Facts
Didn't have to do too much digging through the climate books, but here is a look at some of the more recent First Freezes to take place in Bryan / College Station:
2012 - Last Year's First Freeze
December 11th -- Low of 30° recorded at Easterwood Airport
2011 - First Freeze to Occur Earlier Than Wednesday's Possible Low
November 11th -- Low of 32° recorded at Easterwood Airport
Cool Days Ahead
A lot of focus has been placed on our overnight temperatures -- but we'll have to stay bundled up a bit on Wednesday as well.
Afternoon highs are expected to only rebound into the mid 50s. Factor in that breezy north wind slowly coming down, and a better part of the day will be spent in the (or feeling like the) 30s and 40s.
Stay up with the Latest
You can always keep up with current conditions and wind chills on the Weather Page here at KBTX.com.
Updates are posted throughout the day to Twitter and Facebook.


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BANGALORE: Infosys Technologies, long used to setting lofty standards and attaining them with ease, presented an unfamiliar sight on Friday.
It struggled with earnings for the fourth quarter of 2010-11 and two of its veteran stalwarts said they were leaving amid murmurings of dissent at the top. Infosys' halo was slipping, making one of India's most revered companies look ordinary, experts said.


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In China, My Name Is... : Name giving is one of the pillars of Chinese culture. While tradition still plays a major role all over China, foreign influences linked to the nation's economic boom have ushered in a great deal of change. What then can be found in the rising trend of Chinese nationals adopting English names? In China, My Name Is . . . asks more than 200 Chinese people â young and old, from the cities and the provinces â their reasons for taking on these names. A young woman calls herself "Apple" because when she drinks alcohol she turns red; because of his love of the movie, "Rainman's" decision was an easy one. Clark, Merry, Shout Dogg, Ranger â their unique stories provide a perspective on China's development from the Chinese point of view through simple but compelling photographs.
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Llanrothal Holiday Cottages
Placed inside Herefordshire but resting on the Welsh border is the small village of Llanrothal. Steeped in history with stunning views of the valleys, this is the perfect place to enjoy an English and Welsh cottage holiday.
For a fun day out anyone can enjoy, you could head over to Monmouth, a Welsh-border town just fifteen minutes away from Llanrothal. Shopaholics will be thrilled by the number of shops that reside in the town, or head to the Saturday market to bag a bargain. The town is great for those seeking more leisurely activities with golf, walking and cycling all available within the town. Thrill-seekers are not left out either; head to the confluence of Rivers Wye, Monnow and Trothy situated within the town to experience some river-side excitement.
Experience the best of both worlds on a cottage holiday in
A trip to the Royal Forest of Dean is perfect for a day of family fun or a romantic day out. Take a romantic walk around the forest, or show your adventurous side by hopping on a Segway with the Go Ape Forest Segway. Finish your day by eating at one of the areas lovely local restaurants before heading back to relax in your cottage.
Located in Llanrothal on the edge of England you'll find the Church of St. John The Baptist, a perfect place to visit to add a bit of history to your cottage holiday. Said to have been founded and dedicated to St. John in the Norman Period, the church was rescued from ruin in 1912 and still holds much of its rustic medieval interior. The churches location along the River Monnow makes it the ideal destination for a day out with a picnic by the river.
Find below our selection of self-catering holiday cottages in Llanrothal and book your holiday today.
Please find below a selection of self catering holiday cottages to rent in or near Llanrothal.


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A former tour bus driver who had cocaine in his system when he struck and killed a 26-year-old woman walking in downtown Chicago in 2011 was sentenced to 34 years in prison after pleading guilty today to aggravated DUI and charges in two unrelated child sex-abuse cases.
David Soto pleaded guilty to aggravated DUI as well as aggravated criminal sexual abuse and predatory sexual abuse counts before Judge William Lacy.
He must serve 85 percent of the 34-year prison sentence, according to a spokeswoman for the Cook County state's attorney's office.
Justyna Palka, an artist and graphic designer, was walking across the intersection of Illinois Street and Columbus...


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UNU Calendar
Treasury Assistant - GS-5 (Deadline: 2011-12-21)
November 17, 2011
Reference Number : 2011/UNU/HQ/FIN/FTA/TreaAsst/47
United Nations University's Mission:
The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furtherance of the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States.
We are looking for an outstanding individual with strong commitment to customer service and the potential to bring a significant contribution to the worldwide expansion of UN University's operations.
Reporting to the Treasurer, the main duties and responsibilities of the Treasury Assistant include the following:
- Assist with cash management, which includes monitoring of daily cash position, preparation of cash forecast and management of bank accounts;
- Record and reconcile the investments transactions related to the UN University's Endowment Fund;
- Assist with contribution-related activities, such as identifying, acknowledging, recording and issuing receipts, updating income in the commitment control module and reporting contributions from donors;
- Review and approve vendor information in the ERP system;
- Create and maintain customer/donor accounts in the ERP system;
- Execute financial operations in accordance with UN University's policies, UN Financial Regulations and Rules, and established operational practices, and ensure compliance with internal control requirements;
- Assist in the timely closing of the monthly and yearly accounts, and prepare supporting schedules for the Financial Statements;
- Assist in liaising with the auditors, banks and UN Headquarters;
- Contribute to continuous process improvements and the adoption of new technology;
- Assist in new ERP module implementation and continuous initiatives on systems enhancements;
- Participate in the adoption of International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS);
- Any other duties as may be assigned or required.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or an equivalent field of study;
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Remuneration will commensurate with qualification and experience according to suitability of candidates and will start at salary scale of GS-5 level of the General Service salary scale for Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, duty station in the United Nations Common System salary scale, plus benefits. For more information please visit
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As far as memorial patches go, this one is pretty sweet. Let's just not dwell on the fact that they probably had it designed and in the can some time ago to be able to roll it out 18 hours after his death:
As far as memorial patches go, this one is pretty sweet. Let's just not dwell on the fact that they probably had it designed and in the can some time ago to be able to roll it out 18 hours after his death:
Here are the scores. Here are the highlights:
Rangers 2, Indians 1: Derek Holland was solid, allowing one run over six innings and Ian Desmond and Jonathan Lucroy each had an RBI single. The Rangers take three of four in what could be an ALCS preview. Although, given that no teams have been eliminated yet, any game between AL teams could be an ALCS preview if you think about it hard enough. Open your mind, man.
Dodgers 1, Cubs 0: All goose eggs until the eighth when the Dodgers cobbled together a run out of a hit-by-pitch, a two-base throwing error by Trevor Cahill and a fielder's choice. Then all goose eggs after that. Brock Stewart and four relievers combined on a four-hit shutout for the Dodgers. This could be an NLCS preview, by the way. I won't finish the joke here. I already told it.
Orioles 5, Yankees 0: Kevin Gausman had no trouble with the somehow resurgent Yankees, shutting them out for seven innings and fanning nine. I rarely say "fanning" for striking out and I don't hear at all that often anymore. Back in the 80s it seemed like there was a lot more "fanning" going on. Steve Pearce drove in three. Earlier this season, while he was still with the Rays, I mistakenly identified some Orioles player in a photo as Steve Pearce. I'm glad he's back where he belongs.
Blue Jays 9, Twins 6: Josh Donaldson hit three homers, including the go-ahead dong, continuing a year that, by the numbers, is better than his MVP year last season, even if people aren't talking about it as much. On his third homer Jays fans tossed hats out onto the field. Get it? Yeah. Anyway, Minnesota had a 5-2 lead in the middle of the game but blowing moderate leads with lots of time to go is one of the primary traits of teams that suck.
Angels 5, Tigers 0: Jefry Marte hit a two-run homer and drove in a third run on a sac fly. Marte's performance would really serve as a great "bet you miss me NOW, huh?!" game for him if anyone remembered that he played for the Tigers last year.
Phillies 5, Mets 1: A.J. Ellis hit a two-run double to break a 1-1 tie in the seventh inning. Somewhere Clayton Kershaw shed a single tear, Iron Eyes Cody-style.
Padres 3, Marlins 1: Luis Perdomo tossed a complete game while allowing only one run and requiring only 99 pitches. Having six double plays get turned behind you certainly helps the old pitch count.
Rockies 5, Nationals 3: Nolan Arenado went 4-for-4 with a homer and a triple as the Rockies take two of three from the Nats. Lucas Giolito ran into trouble in the third when Arenado hit that dinger. Dusty Baker after the game: "It's that one bad inning that does you in. That was the one bad inning."
So what I'm saying is, yes, Lucas Giolito is now either The Joker or Batman. That's how this works.
White Sox 4, Mariners 1: Carlos Rodon allowed a run and five hits while pitching into the seventh. After a pretty disappointing season he's turning things around lately, going 3-0 with a 1.47 ERA in his last five starts.
Pirates 3, Brewers 1: The Sweep. John Jaso, Gregory Polanco and Starling Marte all homered. Ivan Nova pitched well but left with a wonky hamstring. Which, given that Gerrit Cole is hurt, does not bode well for a team that needs everything to go right for the next month and change if they don't want to go home in a month and change.
Athletics 7, Cardinals 4: The A's have won four of five. Khris Davis hit a two-run shot and Steven Vogt hit a three-run homer. A's starter Andrew Triggs got his first win. He's from Nashville and said that a bunch of his friends and family drove to St. Louis from there to see him pitch. Can't think of a road trip I'd rather do less in the August heat than Nashville-to-St. Louis, but you crank up the AC and do it for your friends and family I suppose.
Rays 10, Astros 4: Chris Archer allowed three runs on four hits in seven innings and struck out ten. Astros pitchers allowed ten runs on 15 hits and only struck out four. The order of things matters, man. Corey Dickerson his a three-run homer.
Giants 13, Braves 4: Four homers from the Giants — two from Joe Panik — to back a less-than-perfectly-sharp-but-good-enough-against-a-team-like-the-Braves Madison Bumgarner. The Giants took two of three from Atlanta to remain two back of the Dodgers. It was only the second series they have won since the All-Star break.
Diamondbacks 11, Reds 2: A.J. Pollock went 3-for-5 and stole two bases, showing Diamondbacks fans what they missed with him gone all year. Welington Castillo drove in four in this laugher of a game.
Royals 10, Red Sox 4: Down 4-2 in the sixth and the Royals put up an 8-run inning. Raul Mondesi's bases-loaded triple and Eric Hosmer's two-run single were the big blows. The Royals have won 17 of 21 and have moved to 5.5 back in the AL Central and three back in the wild card. They're tied with Houston and are a game back of Detroit in that race. Maybe the defending champs were only mostly dead.
The Orioles announced, prior to Sunday's game against the Yankees, that the club signed pitcher Tommy Hunter to a major league contract. In related roster moves, the club recalled pitcher Oliver Drake from Triple-A Norfolk and designated pitcher T.J. McFarland and outfielder Julio Borbon for assignment.
The Indians released Hunter on Thursday after he struggled in a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus. Hunter was recovering from a non-displaced fracture in his lower back. The right-hander put up a respectable 3.74 ERA with a 17/5 K/BB ratio in 21 2/3 innings for the Indians.
This will be Hunter's second stint with the Orioles. The O's had acquired him along with first baseman Chris Davis at the trade deadline from the Rangers in 2011 in the Koji Uehara trade.
The Orioles are only responsible for paying Hunter the prorated major league minimum.


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The Celluloid Pantry: Chocolate "Mouse" and Rosemary's Baby (1968)
In Rosemary's Baby (1968), an ambitious actor (John Cassavetes) and his childlike bride (Mia Farrow) move into a creepy New York apartment complex (the Dakota), and soon make the acquaintance of the strange old couple who are their neighbors.
Soon afterward, Rosemary starts feeling drowsy. In her dreams, she realizes she was "bitten by a mouse."
This recipe has all the rich, chocolate taste, but none of the druggy after-effects. It comes to us by way of the late, great Vincent Price.
Chocolate Mousse
(makes 4-6 servings)
3 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup milk
3 Tbs. rum, brandy, or very strong coffee
4 eggs, separated
1/8 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
4-6 sprigs mint (optional)
Put chocolate and milk in the top of a double boiler and stir over hot water until smooth. Blend in liquor (or coffee) and remove from heat. In a separate bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Add salt, cream of tartar, and beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add 1/2 cup sugar, and continue beating until mixture holds a stiff peak. In another bowl, beat egg yolks until thick and pale, and then beat in remaining sugar. Gently stir egg yolk and sugar into the chocolate, then add the vanilla. Carefully fold in egg whites. Pour chocolate mixture into individual moulds or ramekins and chill. Garnish each ramekin with a sprig of mint, if desired.


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Can Ted Stevens Sue the Government . . . And Win?
As we told you on Wednesday, the Justice Department moved to dismiss former Sen. Ted Stevens' indictment on Wednesday, effectively voiding his conviction from last October on seven counts of filing false statements on his Senate financial disclosure forms. Click here for Wednesday's LB post; here for Thursday's WSJ article.
Nobody seems overly thrilled with the outcome, least of all Stevens's attorney, Williams & Connolly's Brendan Sullivan. "This jury verdict was obtained unlawfully," read the statement penned by W&C. "The misconduct of government prosecutors, and one or more FBI agents, was stunning." The statement went on to decry the "corrupt" conduct of attorneys and the FBI in the case, though it said Holder and the new prosecution team, along with Emmett Sullivan, the trial judge, were "heroes" for bringing the information to light.
In a news conference, Brendan Sullivan said this about the decision to go after Stevens: "It was a bad judgment to have done so in the first place. He's a war hero. He served in the Senate for 40 years, and he was the target of prosecutors who wanted to enhance their own reputation."
One thought struck us today, reading over all these comments — many contained in the Anchorage Daily News and the Washington Post — what happens now? Aside from asking for the resignation of current Alaska Senator Mark Begich, who beat Stevens in a November election that fell only weeks after Stevens's conviction, could Stevens possibly sue the Justice Department?
For a little help on that question, we checked in earlier today wtih Daniel Richman, a criminal-law professor at Columbia.
Richman pointed us to a federal statute called the Hyde Amendment, which, according to this 2005 Second Circuit opinion in a case called U.S. v. Schneider, was passed in 1998 and is found as a statutory note to 18 U.S.C. § 3006A (who knew?). The amendment provides:
During fiscal year 1998 and in any fiscal year thereafter, the court, in any criminal case (other than a case in which the defendant is represented by assigned counsel paid for by the public) pending on or after the date of the enactment of this Act [Nov. 26, 1997], may award to a prevailing party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee and other litigation expenses, where the court finds that the position of the United States was vexatious, frivolous, or in bad faith, unless the court finds that special circumstances make such an award unjust.
Okay, so what does this mean? According to Richman, an aggrieved defendant needs to show that "there was really no basis to the prosecution," a showing, Richman feels "is nearly impossible to make." He adds: "I suppose we could come up with some crazy set of facts that haven't been revealed yet in the Stevens matter that would give some credence to this position, but given the facts as the public knows them now, it would be very hard to make this kind of case."
In dismissing the claim brought by Mr. Schneider, the Second Circuit seemed to make clear that the intent of the prosecution needed to be improper. "We note that the statute does not allow an award for any instance of vexatious, frivolous, or bad-faith conduct. An award is allowed only where the court finds that 'the position of the United States was vexatious, frivolous, or in bad faith.' "


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When is a good time to stop doing naps?
Never, lol. I still take a nap every chance I get - I naps, lol.
As for the kids...obdviously DD still sleeps a lot, hehehe...but as for DS (9/09) he still naps almost every day anywhere from 1-3 hours, depending on what we did or have done that day, etc. He can go with out a nap, and does so on occasion, but typically he still naps like clock work after lunch about 1-1:30pm.
Me ♥ DH = DS (9.2009) DD ( 9.2012) & Twins Due 12.2016
We stopped calling it "nap," we just tell her she needs to have quiet time in her room, usually around 2:00. Sometimes she will fall asleep (and we don't let her sleep past 4:00 so it doesn't mess up her bedtime), other times she will just play for an hour and then come out on her own. Sometimes she fights her bedtime (which is supposed to be 8:00, but often ends up stretching out to 8:45 or 9:00) so maybe we should get rid of the nap . . . but she will also sleep until 8:30 or 9:00 in the morning (she always has!) so I'm not complaining!
Me (41) DH (43) DSD (13) DD (5) DS (3)
Up until the beginning of summer break (1st few weeks of June) DD was taking naps pretty much every day. But our summer was filled with fun outings and things to do that were way more fun that taking naps (in her mind) so little by little she started to get away from them. For most of the summer, she'd nap about 3-4 days during the week (weekend included). Now I'd say she naps maybe 1-2 days a week, and to be honest she could go without them completely. DS gave them up completely around the age of 3.5, so I'm not surprised that we are nearing the end of naps with DD.
Lauren, momma to Andrew (11/20/05) and Norah(09/30/09)
NEVER!!! I will encourage them as long as possible! (It doesn't impact my kids going to be though.)
"Mom, no one will know you are super mom (for Halloween) if you don't carry your kitchen tools!" Guess the cape wasn't clue enough!
With my oldest, we stopped naps when he began not going to bed as easily. First, we shortened them from 3 hours to 2 and then we switched to quiet time . With my 9/09 wee one, he's still napping. He is an early riser, but he's always been that way.
Mom to Jared 12/03 and Josh 09/09
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Sartori Cheese will be releasing its Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat Cheese to specialty cheese shops throughout the United States during the months of June and July. Hand-crafted in small batches using 100 percent goat's milk, this specialty cheese is only released twice during the year.
Sartori's Extra-Aged Goat Cheese is made within Sartori's Italian hard-style tradition. Unlike a typical soft, fresh goat cheese, Sartori's is extra-aged for a minimum of 10 months. "This goat cheese is surprisingly different than what most expect. When we age this in our curing room, the flavors begin to balance out and in the end the cheese delivers a savory, smooth, and creamy finish with hints of caramel," shares Sartori Master Cheesemaker, Pam Hodgson.
As with many award-winning cheese, Sartori's Extra-Aged Goat has a wonderful story of origin. A few years back this cheese was developed by Hodgson and her team. "The idea has always been there to experiment with goat's milk. Growing up, I was very familiar with goats. My dad purchased a couple goats to help trim his lawn on the farm and later in life my children showed the animals during county fairs. When starting with the creation of this cheese, our hurdle was to understand how to craft a hard goat's milk cheese and stay true to our Italian roots. We decided to partner with LaClare Farms to source the freshest, highest quality goat's milk. From there, we created a hard goat's milk cheese and aged it. It's the steps within the cheese make process that allowed us to continue within our tradition of hard-style award-winning cheese," adds Hodgson.
Sartori first introduced this cheese in 2012 and received a Gold Medal at the Global Cheese Awards held in the United Kingdom. Since its inception, Sartori has garnered seven awards for this very special cheese.
Sartori's Limited Edition Extra-Aged Goat Cheese will be available at specialty cheese shops throughout the United States June and July. Additionally, a limited supply of wedges will be available for sale at the Sartori online cheese shop,http://shop.sartoricheese.com/.


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Profile: My name is BooBear. That's what my Grampa calls me. I like it. I am the youngest in my family. I'm in Sprouts. We learn all about camping. We do lots of recycling. I know all my hand signals. My bike is yellow. My helmet is yellow too.
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October 16, 2012
Animal Pictures
Made From Leaves
Last week teacher told us to go outside after school and pick up as many different shapes and sizes of leaves that we could find.
My whole class brought in bags of leaves and today, my teacher showed us how to make animal pictures with leaves.
I made a wolf and a butterfly. Some other kids made a squirrel, an owl, turtle, frog, elephant, donkey, fox and a mouse.
They were really fun to make and even looked real!


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DUBAI: Emirates NBD, Dubai's largest lender, will announce plans later on Monday to issue a capital-boosting bond, banking sources told Reuters.
The bond issue, which will enhance the bank's Tier 1 or core capital, will be arranged by six banks including Citigroup, Morgan Stanley and Standard Chartered, two banking sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity as the information has yet to be made public.
Following a series of investor meetings, ENBD aims to complete a U.S. dollar-denominated bond offering of benchmark size, one of the sources said. Benchmark size is traditionally understood to mean upwards of $500 million.
ENBD declined to comment when contacted by Reuters.
The bank has issued one Tier 1 bond in the past: in May 2013, ENBD priced a $1 billion offering with a 5.75 percent coupon.
The bond was trading to yield 5.77 percent on the bid side at 0810 GMT, according to Thomson Reuters data.
ENBD's Tier 1 capital ratio stood at 15.6 percent at the end of June, according to the bank's financial statement. (Reuters)


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Recuva, a File Recovery Application
Everyone, from time to time, has accidentally deleted files from their computer thus loosing valuable information. Well your worries are over! Piriform has created a free application called Recuva that can recover most deleted files.
To help you on the path of recovery Recuva provides a Wizard to guide you through the recovery process.
Once the Wizard opens, click the Next button to move onto the next screen.
The second screen, File Type, is where you choose the sort of files you want to recover. Select the appropriate radio button and then click Next.
The next screen is File location. Here you need to choose the location where the lost files may be.
After choosing the location the next screen offers you the choice of a "normal" scan or a "deep scan". The latter takes a long time to complete.
After scanning is complete the results window opens. Much in this recovery program depends on whether the file(s) are overwritten. If this is the case well it's "too bad how sad!".
In the example above, the files are colour codes – Green is recoverable, Orange a poor option for recovery and Red has been overwritten, thus unrecoverable.
Select the files you wish to recover by ticking the boxes. Then click the Recover button and Recuva opens the Browse to Folder window. Here you choose the location for the recovered files.
Tip! As I don't like losing my recovered files again, I usually create a new folder on my Desktop for them.
Click the Ok button. Recuva deposits the recovered files in the appropriate folder.
Finally, click the Ok button to confirm. You have successfully recovered the deleted files.
Recuva for Advanced Users
Some users cannot be bothered with Wizards. If this is you, and you want to skip using Recuva's Wizard, check the box in the opening screen and when Recuva re-opens taking you straight into file recovery.
Recuva defaults to Drive C. So if you wish Recuva to search in another location click the down arrow button and choose the drive. You need to decide what sort of files you are searching for also.
The illustration below shows you what to do.
Once you have made these decisions, click the Search button and Recuva gets to work.
I'm sure you'll find it a useful addition to your stable of enhancement applications for Windows 7.


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Community was key to Wofford landing Panthers training camp in 1993
Many forces came together to lead to NFL franchise being part of Spartanburg for past 20 years
Published: Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:53 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, August 9, 2014 at 10:53 p.m.
It was far from the norm of what one would associate with playing in the sand on a hot Fourth of July as roughly 100 people of all ages converged on the football practice fields at Wofford College on that 1995 holiday morning.
1985-86: Wofford institutes a "Strategic Planning Initiative" designed to improve overall quality of student life regarding everything from academics to athletics. A report on the desired improvements is issued in 1986. At the time, school administrators didn't know it would partially serve as an initial building block for what would be required to bring an NFL training camp to campus.
1987: Panthers founder/owner Jerry Richardson informs then athletic director Danny Morrison he is going to pursue an NFL expansion franchise. Morrison responds, in part, by saying Wofford wants to be in position to host training camp.
1987-1993: While Richardson vehemently chases bringing an NFL team to the Carolinas, Wofford is already full-steam ahead doing research as to what it would take to host an NFL team during the summer.
Oct. 26, 1993: The NFL awards Richardson the league's 29th franchise.
Fall of 1993: Wofford presents its plan to host training camp and is named as the host site.
July, 1995: The Panthers begin their first training camp at Wofford.
July, 2014: The Panthers begin their 20th training camp at Wofford.
Their thankless task was the removal of thousands of mini-granular pebbles that had wrongly accompanied what was supposed to be the final top-dressing of sand sprinkled along the large grassy parcel that would be one of the final touches only weeks prior to welcoming the new expansion-franchise Carolina Panthers to their first training camp.
The sand mishap was just one of many obstacles encountered along the way of the small college's adventurous path to eventually host the NFL each summer, a now widely-celebrated event that has reached 20 years as the NFC South champions wind down their 18-day stay this week.
Ron Smith, the lead architect of the athletic facilities that now provide Wofford one of the more elite all-around sporting venues for a school of its size, organized that July 4 undertaking, a microcosm of the all-around effort it took from so many to bring a dream to fruition. Smith, along with others, had called upon anybody they knew to come lend a hand.
"We had families with little kids out there picking up little pebbles, it was funny," Smith said. "Everybody worked until about noon and then went on to whatever July Fourth adventure they had going on that day. It was also an adventure just to do that. It just shows how it really took an entire community to bring the Panthers here."
It's easy to understand why "teamwork" would be the one word that immediately sprung to Smith's mind when asked to reminisce back to the 18th-month period it took Wofford to transform its campus into an NFL-ready home base and meet all the promises it had made to its most famous alumnus, Panthers founder and owner Jerry Richardson, that everything indeed would be pristine for the initial arrival.
"We had a lot of people working on a lot of different aspects regarding how we could just make all this happen," Smith said. "We were looking at a piece of property that had had houses on it and roads on it and it was a big task that involved a lot of people. It was almost one of those love-hate relationships where it was really hard work, but it was fun because you were working with a great team and doing something really worthwhile. It was very rewarding, but very taxing at the same time."
The team involved in bringing the Panthers camp to Spartanburg spread across the spectrum from titans of industry such as Richardson and the late Roger Milliken, to people like then Wofford president Joe Lesesne, who had his hands all over many of the details (large and small). Civic leaders and Chamber of Commerce folks such as Bobby Pinson and Ben Haskew teamed with then mayor James Talley and city council member Roy Henderson to get what was needed from the city and community in order to make training camp a reality.
Wofford personnel such as football coach Mike Ayers and basketball coach Richard Johnson (now athletic director) and the school's longtime liaison with the Panthers, Mark Line, were also instrumental. The athletic director at that time, Danny Morrison, spearheaded much of the entire operation and his relentless effort no doubt helped him to become the current president of the Panthers.
"I don't think this community understands what Danny did in order to bring the Panthers here," said Woody Willard, who was in charge of appraising and purchasing nearly 100 parcels of land needed to build what was required. "Danny assembled a team he knew could get it done and he was the quarterback. He hasn't gotten the recognition he deserves and he doesn't want it. But he put this together and kept it together and made it where Mr. Richardson actually had an easy decision to make.
"A lot of different places wanted to host the training camp and this is a business and it had to be based on a business decision. If Wofford didn't have the facilities, (Richardson) couldn't choose us, but when he realized we could have the proper facilities, I believe he thought, it's my alma mater so I'm choosing it on business and also what's in my heart."
Richardson sent Morrison a hand-written note in 1987 informing him of his plans to vigorously pursue bringing an NFL franchise to the Carolinas and while his successful quest covered 6½ years, it wasn't long after receiving that initial note that Morrison began thinking big, namely, bringing training camp to Wofford if Richardson was indeed granted a team.
"We wrote him right back and said when you get your team, 'when' he got it because we knew the laser-focus that he has, we wanted to be in a position to host training camp," Morrison said.
So without any guarantees, Morrison set about putting together a group that researched every NFL training camp in the country at a time when nearly every team traveled from its home for the annual rite of passage. Wofford's crew even visited multiple camps to get a feel for exactly what would be needed to host. The college actually had a bit of a head start when in 1985-86, it had launched a "strategic planning initiative" that resulted in a report mapping out findings for improving quality in all aspects of student life at Wofford, including athletics.
"What we found out was that the needs of training camp mirrored a lot of the needs that Wofford had," Morrison said. "We were NAIA at the time, just starting to move to NCAA Division II. Our facilities were in need of updating and many of the needs we were looking at such as high-quality practice fields, a main facility with excellent meeting space, training rooms, locker rooms, and all those kinds of things, were what was going to be required to bring the Panthers here."
When the NFL announced on Oct. 26, 1993, that Carolina was the recipient of the 29th franchise, Morrison and his crew shifted to high gear and wasted no time in trying to get training camp to their campus.
"That was the day we put the full-court press on and shortly thereafter went to the Panthers and laid out our plans," Morrison said. "Our plans were well-thought out, but we had to exercise the overall plan and had a very compressed time period to do that. The Panthers took great leap of faith that we would deliver on what we said we would do. It was an incredible time crunch and it all came together, a lot of people made it happen to pull it off on time."
That included Willard, who had the thankless task of turning what was basically a neighborhood in decline into a blank canvas ready to be reformed as the annual summer home of the NFL's newest franchise. Willard worked tirelessly (and took no commissions) to identify owners of roughly 100 properties that were a massive quagmire of owner-occupied houses, rental homes, vacant lots and the like before putting Richardson's sizeable bank account to proper and fair use in methodically acquiring each small parcel of land piece by piece.
"I don't know that I ever said, 'Wow, what have I gotten myself into,' " said Willard, a Wofford alum who felt a personal stake in the matter since his father, uncle and son also graduated from the college. "I think it was more, 'Wow, look what I'm able to be a part of.' It's something that forever is going to be a part of Spartanburg's history and Wofford's history. I was told I had money available and it was about how good and how fair I could be. I realized what the end goal was and had some early success which kind of helped build some confidence from the franchise and then it just continued."
Willard attended a recent practice at Gibbs Stadium and acknowledged he can easily conjure clear pictures of what exactly the area looked like before the metamorphosis.
"As I looked around I could remember the houses and where the old roads used to be, it all kind of flashes back," Willard said. "Even though I don't remember all the names, I remember the houses and the streets."
He possesses such a myriad of memories from having visited in person with all the former inhabitants, many on several occasions, explaining what the plan was and making offers that he describes as "far more money than what they ever could've dreamed as far as what their investments were."
His role went far beyond simple purchases as the overall plan included helping residents relocate and the monetary offers they received reflected those types of additional expenses above simply what the home they owned was worth.
Once the land had been secured, then it was time for Smith, then a young and promising architect who had played football at Clemson and actually spent time as a player at training camps in Green Bay and Denver, to plan the and construct the overall facilities. Of course, the practice fields and the main athletic hub known as the Richardson Building were completed in time for the team's initial camp of 1995 with Gibbs Stadium being finished a year later.
A big advantage for Smith, his underlings, and the college as a whole, was the operation was being built from scratch rather than having to modify structures that were already there.
"We were able to show (franchise personnel) the design, get their input and make modifications according to some of the suggestions from the Panthers," Smith said. "Whether it came from the team's equipment manager, head trainer, general manager, or input from some other individuals within the organization. One of the other advantages Wofford had was just having the ability to build an athletic complex to where you could walk to every single thing. From practice fields to the field house to dining facilities and the residence hall, it was very easy to get around back and forth and we put the main athletic building in a spot to make that happen."
Sitting in his temporary office at Wofford last week, Morrison commented on the "ripple effect" that bringing training camp to the campus meant back in the day for a school that was transitioning from NAIA to NCAA Division II, with the NFL-caliber facilities going a long way in helping the program make the jump up into the Southern Conference. He called it a "critical element" in the school's current athletic success and profile, before summing up the now 20-year relationship with the NFL.
"It's really been wonderful for Wofford and the Carolina Panthers," Morrison said. "It's 'Carolina' for a reason, because it's for fans all over both states. To play our games in North Carolina and then to have camp in South Carolina, it certainly fits the overall philosophy of the Panthers and we've certainly been blessed on all accounts."
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As Standard & Poor's gears up to prep the next group of companies to join the S&P 500, investors are trying to game the system by buying stocks that have a strong chance of graduating into this famous index. In an earlier article, I looked at a group of companies that were solid candidates, according to Credit Suisse, and also provided a look at the most impressive companies in the S&P 400 mid-cap index. The top firms in that index often matriculate to the S&P 500 when they reach maturity.
I took a close look at all of the companies that appeared in the first part of this series, and there were some great companies in the mix. If price were no object, I'd be a huge fan of:
- Oceaneering (NYSE:OII): This name is prospering form the ongoing trends toward undersea naval warfare and undersea oil drilling. Oceaneering is poised to grow at a sustained double-digit pace, which is something few other defense contractors can say.
- Cree (NASDAQ:CREE): LED lighting is a revolutionary game-changer, and Cree's heavy emphasis on R&D is leading the charge toward ever-lower prices for these low-energy light sources that also have remarkable longevity compared to regular bulbs. Still, profit margin gains may be tough in a very competitive environment.
- Polaris Industries (NYSE:PII): If Winnebago's (NYSE:WGO) recreational vehicles are suitable for retirees, Polaris has become the go-to name for activity-oriented vehicles. Notably, it has a revenue base that is four times larger than Winnebago as well. If S&P wants to position for future demographic trends, then Polaris is a great choice.
I love these companies, but I don't love their stock prices, and I'd prefer to wait for some sort of pullback before singing their praises. That said, there are two investment ideas that hold great appeal on their own. If they get added to the S&P 500, then they are also set up for a timely trade.
1. HollyFrontier (NYSE:HFC): When oil refiners Holly Corp. and Frontier Oil decided to merge in 2011, it was a match made in heaven. Both companies had worked separately to greatly enhance their abilities to process heavy crude oil, and the combined entity is now the nation's leading refiner of this difficult-to-process crude. Heavy crude always sells at a discount to light sweet crude, as most refiners would rather work with the easier-to-refine crude. Yet HollyFrontier's management has cracked the code, and the company's state-of-the-art refineries take advantage of the cheaper, heavier crude -- but they can turn it into gasoline, diesel and other distillates at same price that other firms require to process light sweet crude.
You can see the payoff from heavy spending on refinery upgrades by looking at HFC's gross margins. They rose from 10% in 2008 to 11.5% in 2010 to more than 20% last year. Margins will likely fall a bit this year as crude oil prices rise faster than distillate prices, but HFC's margins should still be in the 15% to 20% range. And that margin compression has caused this stock to fall more than 20% since the end of winter.
But the sell-off has been a bit myopic. After all, the U.S. is in the midst of an energy boom, and our domestic crude oil, and the refined products that will ensue, are expected to replace imported refined products. The key takeaway: HFC and other refiners should see rising volumes in coming years due to import displacement. Meanwhile, shares are attractively priced at less than 10 times projected 2014 profits. And though the company's stated formal dividend equates to 30 cents a share per quarter, the company keeps delivering special one-time dividends as well, and if you tally them up, the trailing 12-month yield for this stock is 6%.
2. Reinsurance Group of America (NYSE:RGA): I've been singing the praises of insurance stocks throughout 2013, and though they have started to make solid upward moves, they are still quite undervalued. As long as their balance sheets are worth more than the public market value of their stocks, then you should pounce.
This reinsurer (which insures the insurance companies against catastrophic payouts) is a perfect example. At the end of the second quarter, tangible book value stood at $82.97 a share. That's roughly 24% above the current stock price. And RGA is doing what any "below book" stock should do: buying back shares. The current buyback will be fueled by a $400 investment that should shrink shares outstanding by more than 5%.
Another plus: RGA has hiked its dividend by at least 25% in 2010, 2011, and again in 2012. And in early August, the payout got another 25% boost. As I've noted before, buybacks should take precedence over dividend hikes as long as shares trade below book value, but attention to both flanks never hurts.
Risks to Consider
Possible inclusion in the S&P 500 should not be seen as the sole basis for an investment in these firms, especially considering that an invite may not come for another year or two.
Look for a quick 2% to 3% pop when any of these companies get the invite to join the S&P 500. Both HollyFrontier and Reinsurance Group of America hold great intrinsic appeal, even if Standard & Poor's never comes knocking.
Disclosure: I have no positions in any stocks mentioned, and no plans to initiate any positions within the next 72 hours. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it. I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.


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A council tenant has been sentenced to eight months in prison after a cannabis farm of more than 50 plants was found in his shed.
Roy Byrne was convicted at Snaresbrook Crown Court for cultivation of controlled drugs in his local authority-owned property.
In light of the guilty verdict, Havering Council has filed for a possession claim with the courts that could result in Byrne being evicted from his house.
Byrne was also found guilty of stealing electricity and it is likely that this extra power was needed to keep his crops lit since cannabis buds require 12 hours of artificial light a day.
He was also found to have caused £9,000-worth of damage to his council home.
The case first came to light when an anonymous letter was sent to the council at the beginning of this year.
It raised concerns about the possibility of drugs being grown, processed and then supplied from Byrne's home.
Council officers then launched an investigation with the police that lead to a warrant being issued. It was then that the scale of cannabis crops in his home was discovered.
In one bedroom, 30 plants were found as well as incriminating equipment that could have been used for growing his illegal harvest. A fully functioning farm was also uncovered in Byrne's garden with a smaller selection spotted in the shed.
Councillor Damian White, deputy leader of Havering Council and cabinet member for housing, said: "We will not tolerate our properties being used for criminal activity. Not only has this criminal been sent to prison, he may also lose his home which the Council would then re-let to someone who really deserves it."
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The Padres' rookie third baseman started the season as a liability, overanxious and, from all appearances, overmatched. His batting average dwindled to .108 on May 7, and his continued presence in a big-league uniform seemed as pigheaded and pointless as Pickett's charge.
It was almost as if Padres management refused to acknowledge that the Josh Barfield trade had backfired; that the purported slugger it had pried from the Cleveland Indians had been rushed, or worse, overrated.
Kouzmanoff's numbers practically demanded a demotion. Good thing, then, that his resilience is remarkable. Good thing, then, that Kevin Kouzmanoff had the pluck to persevere.
"It was pretty tough," Kouzmanoff said yesterday afternoon. "I never had an adjustment period, never been down like that before. I always knew I could do it (but) it was just a tough adjustment here. I think I doubted myself because I was so successful in the past."
Those doubts have since dissolved. Those difficult days grow ever more distant. Kouzmanoff raised his average to a season-high .270 yesterday with two hits in three tries during the Padres' 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
He is no longer a liability, but an asset. He has repaid the patience of Padres management with 17 home runs and 68 runs batted in. He has made the Barfield deal look as lopsided as a seesaw shared by a moose and a mouse. He has made a lot of us look rash and some of us look ridiculous. If he is not the rookie of the year – that would be Milwaukee's Ryan Braun – few first-year players have experienced a more satisfying season.
"You can tell that this is the Kouzmanoff that I think everybody in the Indians organization saw, (that) scouts saw," Padres manager Bud Black said yesterday. "(He's) a guy who makes hard contact, a guy who, when he is selective and confident and seeing the pitches, he puts a lot of balls on the barrel of the bat."
The barrel of Kouzmanoff's bat played a prominent role in both of the Padres' rallies yesterday against Pittsburgh starter Matt Morris. It produced a second-inning single and a two-out, two-run double in the third.
Four months ago, such an outburst would have been seen as a breakthrough. More recently, it has become routine. Kouzmanoff has reached base in each of the Padres' last 14 games, and hit .457 during that span.
Since May 7, a sample that now includes 120 games, Kouzmanoff has hit .308. Except for that first month, he's been a monster.
"He's a confident player," said Brian Giles, the Padres' right fielder. "This game can humble you at times, (but) I don't think he ever gave up on himself. Certainly the rest of the guys in here didn't. . . .
"He's a young guy going to a new team. He wants to prove why he's here and why there's all this hype about Kevin Kouzmanoff. Sometimes you try too hard and sometimes you just get off to a bad start, which he did. But certainly you're seeing (now) why he's thrown up all kind of numbers in the minor leagues."
Kouzmanoff's climb through the Cleveland organization suggested a ladder with ever-shorter steps. The higher he went, the better he hit. Splitting time between Double-A Akron and Triple-A Buffalo last season, Kouzmanoff's composite .379 batting average was the second-highest in the minor leagues.
Mindful of the shortage of slugging third basemen and the relative surplus of serviceable second basemen, the Padres swapped Barfield for Kouzmanoff and pitcher Andrew Brown (who would later bring Milton Bradley).
Now, the question concerning Kouzmanoff is not his bat, but his glove. With minor league slugger Chase Headley on the horizon, it's possible the Padres might eventually redeploy Kouzmanoff to the outfield.
Yet before we say something rash or ridiculous, consider that the 20 errors Kouzmanoff has made this season are seven fewer than Wade Boggs made when he broke in with Boston in 1983. Boggs eventually earned two Gold Gloves at third base.
If at first you don't succeed, Kevin Kouzmanoff proves that it pays to keep plugging.
"They believed in me," Kouzmanoff said. "They gave me the opportunity. It just says a lot about them, about Bud Black and the Padres organization. I'm glad they stuck with me. Them and I both knew I had it in me. It was a matter of finding it."
It was, it turns out, a matter of time, not of talent.
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