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Minutes of the August, 2014, US Chess Trust Meeting
Call to Order – The US Chess Trust held its 2014 annual meeting on Thursday, July 31, 2014, at the Rosen Centre Hotel in
Orlando, Florida. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Harold Winston at 4:16 PM. The audience at the meeting
included, but was not limited to the following individuals: Arthur Antler (NJ), Dewain Barber (CA/S), Frank DeMaro
(NY), Russell Harwood (TX), Jean Hoffman (TN), Susan Houston (TN), Alan Kantor (TN), Rachel Lieberman (AZ),
Daniel Lucas (GA), Joe Lux (NJ), Mike Nietman (WI), Frank Niro (KY), Jim Stallings (TX), Chuck Unruh (OK), and Gary
Walters (OH).
Call of the Roll – The following Trustees were in attendance by telephone (T) or in person (P): Stuart Chagrin (P), Leroy
Dubeck (P), Jim Eade (T), Mark Fins (T), Myron Lieberman (P), Beatriz Marinello (P), Tim Redman (T), Norm Saba (T),
Sunil Weeramantry (T), and Harold Winston (P). Harold Dondis, Steve Doyle, Shane Samole, and Rex Sinquefield were
not in attendance. Managing Director Barbara DeMaro was present in person.
A moment of silence was held in memory of Mitchell Denker, who passed away during the year.
Chairman's Report – Chairman Harold Winston reported that both he and Barbara DeMaro were present and spoke at the
opening and closing ceremonies at the Denker, Barber, and National Girls Invitational (NGIT) tournaments. He noted that
Barbara DeMaro gave a very touching tribute to Mitchell Denker and that Mitchell Denker's widow Jaye and son Dylan
were also present. Harold Winston announced that the Arnold and Mitchell Denker legacy will continue. He and Jaye
Denker will discuss what will be needed to continue support of the Denker Tournament. The special invitational
tournaments were well attended. There were 48 participants in the Barber, 46 participants in the Denker, and 45 participants
in the NGIT. Harold Winston presented a $500 certificate sponsored by Steve Shutt to the under 13 category in the Barber
tournament. Barbara DeMaro presented the Ursula Foster Award. Harold Winston referred to Page 10 of the 2014 USCF
Delegates' Call, which he summarized at the meeting. If you do not have a copy you can get it as a .pdf file at
www.uschess.org/docs/gov/reports/2014-Delegates-Call3.pdf. Please read that part of the Chairman's Report there. The Delegates' Call includes the committee reports referred to in the Chairman's Report. If you prefer, you can obtain an emailed copy of that Chairman's Report from Secretary Myron Lieberman by request to firstname.lastname@example.com. Harold Winston
applauded Trustees Jim Eade, Leroy Dubeck, Steve Doyle, Mark Fins, and Rex Sinquefield, whose contributions helped
allow the Chess Trust to join USCF in support of the North American Youth Championship. Harold Winston inducted
Abraham Kupchik and Jacqueline Piatigorski into the World Chess Hall of Fame. Under the authority of FIDE Vice
President Beatriz Marinello he also inducted Paul Keres and Maya Chiburdanidze into the World Chess Hall of fame. Other
topics detailed in the published Chairman's Report included a description of the Chess Trust's activities; Barbara DeMaro's
retirement; congratulations to Samford fellows Daniel Naroditsky and Sam Shankland (Thanks to Frank P. Samford III for
his sponsorship of this award; Scholar-Chessplayer Award winners Jeevan Karamsetty, Varun Krishnan, Aleksandr
Ostrovsky, Arthur Shen and Atulya Shetty (Thanks to Sunil Weeramantry's National Scholastic Chess Foundation for its
assistance with the Trust for sponsorship of this award.); The Collegiate Final Four (Thanks to Mike Hoffpauir, Booz Allen
Hamilton, and College Committee Chair Russell Harwood for their support of this event.); Welcome to two new Trustees
(Stuart Chagrin and Dr. Norman Saba) and thanks to all of the Trustees for their participation and ideas; The website
(thanks to Dora Leticia, Beatriz Marinello, and Jim Eade for their work with the website.); Solicitation of legacy donations;
and an invitation to this meeting. Harold Winston announced that the Trustees had voted unanimously to give Barbara
DeMaro the Dondis Award for her great service to the Trust over the years.
Museum Report – Harold Winston gave the Museum Report. He noted that the museum is flourishing in St. Louis. They
had 1,100 visitors and have now prepared a Bobby Fischer exhibit which will be on display for a year.
Managing Director's Report – Barbara DeMaro presented the Managing Director's Report. She expressed that "It has been
a pleasure working with the Trustees, the US Chess Trust, the USCF and chess for more than 30 years". She then described
the honors and opportunities that chess has given her and thanked everyone for giving her the opportunity. She then
presented the highlights of the year, which included:
- Worked with ATT to cut the cost of the conference call for the meeting.
- Worked on legacy donations. She noted that Mitchell Denker left $25,000 to continue the Arnold Denker
Tournament of High School Champions and that Jaye Denker donated an additional $500 this year in memory of
Mitchell Denker. She asked anyone who wishes to make additional donations in Mitchell Denker's memory to
contact her. She introduced Jaye and Dylan Denker at the opening ceremony of the Denker Tournament and asked
those present to donate to the Trust. The letter of Intent to enable legacy donations has continued to be placed in
Chess Life.
- Worked with Mike Hoffpauir of Booz Allen Hamilton to obtain a $7,500 grant for the Final Four of College Chess.
- The "Say Yes to Chess" flyer is included with all packages shipped from US Chess Sales.
- Worked with the Federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for the Chess Trust to again be part of the
Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) for donations, and we were again accepted. This provides a way for federal
government employees to contribute to qualified charities of their choice and also an opportunity for corporations
and CFC qualified charities to arrange for matching contributions. CFC contributions to the Trust accounted for
about $17,000 this year.
- Worked with USCF to streamline the process of providing free USCF memberships through the Trust.
- Thanked Frank Samford for his generosity and long standing support of the Samford Fellowship, which the Trust
Please refer to the complete Managing Director's Report, which is appended to these minutes, for other details including the
breakdown of contributions and expenses. Thanks, Barbara.
President's Report – President Jim Eade noted that Chairman Harold Winston is the highest individual authority for the internal operation of the Trust and he, as President, is more outwardly focused. He deals more with the website, the newsletter, and other forms of communication. Jim Eade pointed out that our Managing Director, Barbara DeMaro was retiring and thanked her for her decade long service to the organization. He noted that the transition to a new Managing Director and anticipating and planning for the USCF's new 501c3 status were his two primary focuses this year. The Trust established
a search committee consisting of Harold Winston, Leroy Dubeck, Myron Lieberman, Beatriz Marinello, Mark Fins and himself to conduct an ongoing review of candidates, including the interviews. He thanked them for their work. Jim Eade expressed his appreciation to Harold Winston for leading our efforts to work with the USCF to find the best way for both organizations to cooperate going forward. He assured everyone that the two organizations will continue to work together for the benefit of the chess community and society at large. He pointed out that passthrough donations, such as those for the Olympiad, may no longer be necessary since USCF as a 501c3 can now accept them directly. He noted that he wants the Trust to expand its efforts to provide opportunities to learn about and play chess for at risk children and others who may not otherwise experience the joy and skill sets that chess can bring to developing minds. He noted that we want to continue to support scholastic chess in general and also provide support and services at the other end of the age spectrum. He pointed out that there is evidence that chess can delay the onset of age related disease or dementia. There was a round of applause. The Chess Trust should be able to continue to work with children and provide services. This drew another round of applause.
Secretary's Report – Secretary Myron Lieberman noted that the minutes of the 2013 meeting have already been approved and to save time that constituted his report. Harold Winston thanked Myron Lieberman for tracking the motions. Please note: The report of motions made by e-mail after the meeting through March of 2014 have also been approved. That report has been updated to include all motions made between the 2013 and 2014 meetings. That revision is being submitted for approval.
Treasurer's Report – Treasurer Leroy Dubeck noted that he tests the Audited Financial Statement, which was distributed to the Trustees, by independently attempting to come up with the same totals as the auditors. He found no problems and noted that we did run a surplus this year. The increase in Unrestricted Net Assets was $21,000 and the increase in Restricted Net Assets was $42,000. Investment interest, dividends, and appreciation produced growth of 8%. Leroy Dubeck considered both items reasonable and thanked Jim Eade who has done a lot of work on the investments. Harold Winston then moved the acceptance of the Audited Financial Statement. Leroy Dubeck seconded the motion.
CT15 – 01 (Harold Winston) – Move to approve the Auditor's Report. PASSED 10 – 0
VP For Chess In Education Report – Tim Redman provided a summary report on the second Koltanowsky conference, which was held in November, 2011. He noted that the first conference targeted how chess affects learning in certain areas directly. The second conference came up with the idea that the positive effect of chess has to do with the way it enhances the character of people who are engaged in chess. He indicated that there is still money to publish a book of the conference but that
probably won't happen for another year or two due to his commitments at the University (UTD). He stressed the idea that chess enhances character and that leads to good learning results and that there will be a conference book. The conference was co-sponsored by the US Chess Trust and the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Harold Winston praised UTD for their role.
VP For Scholastic Chess Report – Sunil Weeramantry spoke about the Scholar Chessplayer Awards. He noted that response has been better this year. They have streamlined the process and established a timeline for submission of applications and processing. Sunil Weeramantry pointed out that much of the credit for that goes to Mike Hoffpauir. The Trust contributes $5,000 to the event. Sunil Weeramantry's National Scholastic Chess Foundation has donated an additional $2,500 for several years and he indicated he will continue to provide that support in 2015. Sunil Weeramantry was thanked by Harold Winston and Jim Eade. Leroy Dubeck called for a round of applause, which was given.
Trust Newsletter and Website Report – Beatriz Marinello stated that there has not been too much done this year but that more will be done in the future.
Denker, Barber, and Girls Invitational (NGIT) Tournament Report – Harold Winston called on Dewain Barber to report on these events, which were summarized in the Chairman's Report earlier. Dewain Barber thanked the Trustees and said it was a great pleasure to be at the opening and closing ceremonies and to be present at every round. for these events. He noted that the Denker included a record four 2400 rated players and fifteen Masters overall. Dewain Barber pointed out that the Trust has continued to be a great partner in these events. There were six Masters in grades 8 and below four years ago. Nine Masters participated in the Barber this year. This represents a "tremendous field of talent" that want to play in the Denker and the Barber. He also pointed out that the opportunity for young ladies at the NGIT was exciting as well. Dewain Barber stated that Steve Shutt has created a new event, the National State Team Scholastic Championship. Each state's participants in the Denker, Barber and NGIT tournaments form a state team to compete in the new event. Dewain Barber pointed out that this is a way for all three of the state's representatives to work together for the state. He then shared the trivia question he asked at the closing ceremony "What does the word "Denker" mean?" and announced this year's winners.
Harold Winston thanked Dewain Barber and the Barber Family for their support, Jon Haskel for organizing the Barber, and Jennifer Skidmore and Jennifer Shahade for the NGIT.
Trustee Terms – Harold Winston called for Old Business. Hearing none, he introduced a motion to clarify the terms of Trustees, which was seconded by Leroy Dubeck. It would involve a change of wording in the Bylaws. The proposed new wording is as follows:
CT15 – 02 (Winston): "10. The trustees are elected for a 10 year term except the Scholastic VP is elected for a 5 year term. Trustees are eligible for re-election when their terms expire. The terms of the trustees in office on July 31, 2014, expire at the end of the annual meeting of trustees in the years set forth below:
2015: Harold Dondis, Myron Lieberman
2016: E. Steven Doyle, Timothy Redman, Shane Samole, Mark Fins
2017: Harold Winston, Leroy Dubeck, James Eade, Beatriz Marinello, Sunil Weeramantry (scholastic)
2020: Rex Sinquefield
2023: Stuart Chagrin, Norman Saba" PASSED 10 – 0
USCF 501 (c) (3) and the Trust Status – Harold Winston noted that the now that the USCF has its own 501 (c) (3) status, the Trustees that were present and Managing Director Barbara DeMaro met with the USCF Executive Board to discuss how the two organizations can most effectively cooperate. The Trust's future emphasis will be to focus on the scholastic chess area as well as helping the needs of seniors, in particular to support studies and research into the use of chess to moderate the effects of
Alzheimer's. Both organizations have indicated that they can work together.
Harold Winston noted that the Dondis Award has already been covered. Please note: The Dondis Award was awarded to Barbara DeMaro by e-mail prior to the meeting.
Grant Requests – Harold Winston mentioned that The Chicago Chess Center has requested funds for a local project as did another group in Ohio. It was noted that matching funds might be considered as an option. Tim Redman cautioned that we cannot afford to fund all of the various grant requests we might receive. He suggested that the funding should be local but that the Trust should be able to help by establishing a procedure for any local organizer to use. Sunil Weeramantry noted that the Trust needs to have a clear brand by which it can be differentiated from USCF by donors and that funding local projects here and there does nothing to develop an identity for the Trust. He noted, however, that the Trust could have a program that supports a particular activity (such as chess programs in libraries) nationwide that could help develop its brand. Harold Winston stated that it was clear that no action would be taken at the meeting and that discussion should be continued by email. The Board agreed. Jim Eade suggested that two Trustees should take the handling of grant requests as a project and they
should provide a report for the Trustees to consider. No committee was formed at this time.
2014 – 2015 Budget – Harold Winston then called on Treasurer Leroy Dubeck to present the budget, which was provided to the Trustees before the meeting. Leroy Dubeck stated that there are almost no changes between the 2013 – 2014 budget and the proposed new 2014 – 2015 budget for two reasons. First, this is the second year of a two year agreement between the Trust and USCF to spend a certain amount of money for certain programs over a two year period. The expense for the Insurance and
Administration line is higher because of the search for and hiring of a new Managing Director. The new Managing Director will start January 1, 2015. It was noted that if the new Managing Director is hired earlier and starts earlier, the cost goes up by $2,000 per month. Lines for Insurance and Administration would probably overrun.
The proposed budget for 2014 – 2015 is as follows:
Hall of Fame Induction 1,000
World Youth 10,000
Pan Am Intercollegiate 1,000
Denker 1,200 (plus donations from Denker legacy)
Barber 1,000 (plus donations)
Chess sets 2,000
USCF Memberships 800 (needy kids)
World Junior 1,000
National Girls 1,000
US Blind 1,000
Scholar Chessplayer 5,000 (plus donation from Weeramantry)
Website 7,600
Insurance / Admin 37,800 (6,000 increase)
Other Admin Expenses 11,000
Audit 6,500 (300 increase)
Mailing 7,500
Shipping and Handling 1,000
TOTAL FIXED 65,000 (6,300 increase)
TOTAL TRUST 97,600 (plus donations & pass through amounts for scholarships)
Harold Winston pointed out that Leroy Dubeck has done a good job and noted that the Trustees are sure to understand if a couple of line items are exceeded. Barbara DeMaro asked about the transition, after which Leroy Dubeck moved to adopt the budget. Harold Winston seconded the motion.
CT15 – 03 – Dubeck – Move to adopt the budget. PASSED 10 – 0
The next item on the agenda was the Managing Director transition. Harold Winston noted that it had already been covered and a process was in place. He then called for new business.
New Business
Oral History – Harold Winston said that he was impressed by the museum's Jacqueline Piatagorsky exhibit and oral history. He talked to the museum and they are interested in more oral history. He also talked to Dan Lucas, who was also interested. Harold Winston noted that there are many people who need oral history interviews that can still be accomplished. He pointed to Pal Benko, Arthur Bisguier and other players as well as former Presidents and Executive Directors as examples. He stressed that it is important for American chess to record its history. Players, former Presidents and Executive Directors need to be interviewed. He emphasized that that he is not asking for money and believes that the Trustees would be interested. He is asking for an oral history of American chess. Tim Redman clarified that it would be an oral history of American Chess, not of the Trust. Harold Winston confirmed that, however noting an interview with Harold Dondis should be held. Tim Redman stated that that must be done. He noted that first and foremost someone needs to talk to Harold Dondis at length. Leroy Dubeck introduced the following motion, seconded by Harold Winston:
CT15 – 04 – Dubeck – I Propose a three person committee on oral history to be made up of Harold Winston, Tim Redman, and Beatriz Marinello. They will look at this and discuss it, and determine who will do the oral history. PASSED 10 – 0 All committee nominees agreed to serve.
Chicago Grant Request – Bill Brock then addressed the Trustees regarding questions related to the Chicago grant request discussed earlier. Harold Winston told him that the Trustees have voted to not make a decision at this meeting. Bill Brock noted that the situation with the public schools in Chicago is particularly complicated. He referred to it as a "political landmine". Tim Redman replied that he is glad that Bill Brock came but he doesn't see how the situation with the public schools in Chicago is any more complicated than in Dallas. He believes that the request is too local and that the Trust does not have the funds to fund local programs. He mentioned Sunil Weeramantry's idea that if it is part of an appropriate nationwide program (such as the library initiative described earlier) funding for a local program may be possible. Bill Brock said that he understands. He then addressed fundraising.
Fundraising – Bill Brock suggested that perhaps donations could be solicited jointly by the Trust and USCF with the donor determining how the donation is to be split between USCF, the Chess Trust, and possibly state or local 501 ( c )( 3) organizations. He noted that this would provide "one stop shopping" for donors and would enable both organizations to work together to a common goal. Harold Winston asked for comments, noting that nothing had been submitted in writing. Jim Eade suggested that it be submitted in writing before they comment.
Trustee Pledges – The next item of business was pledges. Trustees pledged the following amounts, to be matched by the Delegates:
Harold Dondis – $2,000
Harold Winston – $600
Jim Eade – $1,000
Tim Redman – $500
Norm Saba – $1,000
Stuart Chagrin – $1,000
Myron Lieberman – $300
Leroy Dubeck – $1,000 over one year
Beatriz Marinello – $500
Election of Officers – Tim Redman proposed all officers be re-elected, seconded by Harold Winston.
CT15 – 05 – Redman – Re-elect all Officers. PASSED 10 – 0
Leroy Dubeck moved that the meeting be adjourned, seconded by Tim Redman.
CT15 – 06 – Dubeck – Move to adjourn. PASSED 10 – 0
The meeting was adjourned at 5:19 PM.
APPENDIX A – Managing Director's Report
Since this will be my last meeting, I would like to say it has been a pleasure working with the Trustees, the U.S. Chess Trust, USCF and chess for more than 30 years!
Chess gave me the opportunity to obtain ESPN coverage for the X3D Garry Kasparov match, get young chess masters on
ABC Live with Regis & Kathie and 10 years later with Regis and Kelly, meeting U.S. Supreme Court Justices, Senators, members of Congress, bringing cappuccino to Dr. Henry Kissinger at his office in NYC, and meeting President Gorbachev.
Working with FIDE in bringing the World Chess Championship to the U.S. at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas was simply amazing.
And as a way of saying thanks FIDE brought me to the Russia vs the World chess match that was one of my most memorable trips. At this match I was kissed by more World Champions at one time in one place. Chess has brought to me many acquaintances, fun times, and dear friends.
I am honored to have worked with Harold Dondis for all these years. Through him I learned so much about chess and law from one of the greatest men I know. He has been my mentor and a very, very dear friend and that friendship will never end. There is a soft spot in my heart for chess that will remain forever. Thanks again to everyone for these opportunities.
Now on to my report…
ATT – This year I worked with AT& T and saved $1.04 per minute on our conference call.
Denker Legacy – Over the years I have worked with and discussed leaving a legacy to the Chess Trust with the
Denker family. I am delighted that Mitchell Denker has left $25,000 to continue the Denker High School Tournament of
Champions for years to come. Thanks to his wife Jaye and son Dylan for making sure Mitchell's wishes were followed
through. An additional award of $500 was given by Jaye this year in memory of Mitchell. Anyone who would like to make a
donation in Mitchell's memory, please contact me after the meeting. I was delighted to be able to carry on the tradition of
walking the tournament hall with Dylan as the 3rd generation of Denkers. I spoke at the opening ceremony about Mitchell,
introduced Jaye and Dylan and explained to the participants that there would always be a place in my heart for each and
every Denker player. And to please continue to Say Yes to Chess and donate to the U.S. Chess Trust.
Earmarked donations – This past year I worked with Mike Hoffpauir of Booz Allen Hamilton in obtaining a
$7,500 grant through their website.
Say Yes to Chess – This flyer that I introduced at the SuperNationals years back continues to be
inserted in all USCF sales packages that are shipped out. This has resulted in several new donors.
Wills – The Letter of Intent that I put together back in 2003 has continued to be placed in
Chess Life. This gives donors the opportunity to leave a legacy to the Trust, We continue to see results.
CFC Donations – The U.S. Chess Trust stands alone on the OPM (Office of Personnel Management, Washington,
DC) website along with The American Red Cross, one of the first participating charities that began in 1946. The number of
contributors for CFC for 2013 totaled $209.7 million. The Trust receives direct donations of ~$20,000. I have and
continued to set up EFTs, (electronic fund transfers) directly to the Chess Trust bank account of payments from federal
employees through CFC, United Way and state employee campaigns. I work with corporate entities, i.e., AT&T, Aetna, GE
and others regarding matching donations. Network for Good, Your Cause and EBay are other entities that I have gotten
involved with for the Trust. Our percentage with CFC regarding admin to revenue is $13%, which is excellent. Donors
like to see a lower percentage. Anything over 25% needs an explanation.
Annual Budget – Since I began working for the Trust we have been on target for the budget.
Board Accountability – Special requests are handled in a timely fashion. Monthly reports of checks written are
sent to the Treasurer, Chairman, and Chairman Emeritus.
Website – Requests that I do receive are handled quickly and efficiently. There have been issues where requests
have come in that I did not receive. However, once these requests are forwarded directly to me they receive timely
responses. I have asked that the website notes only my firstname.lastname@example.com email. Any requests through the website should
come directly to email@example.com rather than firstname.lastname@example.com to resolve this problem.
Free Memberships – Both USCF and I have streamlined the process of free memberships through the Trust. USCF
memberships for needy kids benefit both the Trust and USCF. Savings for the Trust and increased memberships for USCF.
Ads in Chess Life – Ads that I put together over the years have continued in Chess Life, (Letter of Intent, Say Yes
to Chess, Matching Gift Program, Donate to CT website, to name a few)U.S. Open & other tournament program booklets,
and I worked with USCF sales in placing flyers in all USCF sales shipments. The "Say Yes to Chess" flyer continues
through today to be placed in USCF sales shipments as well as the previous mentioned ads.
In August of 2003 I implemented the Letter of Intent Will program, and promoted the Will program in our annual letter and
every issue of Chess Life explaining to members and others how to make provisions in their Wills to the Trust. Results of
these efforts are continuing. I have followed up with phone calls to several donors, some who want to remain anonymous in
explaining how the Trust can be included in their Will.
CONTRIBUTIONS – Total Contributions were $110,223 compared to $103,189 for last year. The Trust continues
to remain consistent and do well considering the struggling economy.
The Nearing Will increased again this year by $1,538 vs last year. Over the last two years Nearing has increased by $3,100.
Again this past year I received another Booz Hamilton donation for $7,500. Thanks to Mike Hoffpauir for his assistance in
submitting the grant.
Frank Samford has continued with two fellows, Shankland and Naroditsky for the 2014 Samford Fellowship @ $42,000 per
year each.
General $103,342.00
CFC and electronic transfers ~$17,000.00
Patron 100.00
Ursula Foster Scholarship 1,000.00
Nearing 6,880.62
Booz Allen Hamilton 7,500.00
Olympiad donations through CT 2,310.00
Chess sets and boards w/postage – 262 Sets were distributed to various states some include NC, MI, MN, IL, HI, KS, CA,
MA, IL, TX, OR, NM, FL, MO, and WA. Thanks again to USCF Sales for handling our chess equipment needs so efficiently and quickly. Note: I have enclosed a letter to every teacher/volunteer with each shipment of chess equipment thanking them for starting a chess program. The letter encourages them to "Say Yes to Chess" and ask potential donors to donate to the U.S. Chess Trust to help keep the programs going forward.
80 scholastic & youth memberships to needy kids distributed to various states throughout the US. Prison memberships were
also funded.
Denker/Barber $10,101
Scholar Chessplayer $ 9,000
World Jr. $ 1,000*
World Youth $10,000*
Pan Am Intercollegiate $ 1,000*
U.S. Blind $ 1,000*
Pan Am Youth $ 500*
Collegiate Final Four
North American Open $ 5,000**
Audit (incurred added fees due to changes made to 990s) $ 8,730
*paid USCF in July 2013 & Jan 2014
**paid Beatriz Marinello
Note that the $11K on budget is not all for administration expenses, it also includes reimbursements for program services.
Through the generosity of Frank Samford, as administrator for the Samford Fellowship we paid out $95,976 this past year.
We continue to value and thank Frank Samford for his long standing support of this prestigious fellowship.
- Continue to make telephone calls to large donors, and past donors thanking them and getting increased donations. Thank
you, sympathy cards and notes are sent.
Wills—Letter of Intent ad that I put together many years ago continues to get results. Large donors are called
immediately. Many of these donors I have offered to meet with for lunch or dinner whenever they come to New York. Some
of these donors have made this same offer should I visit their state.
US Open—At each year's annual meeting, I set up meetings and talk with current donors & past donors to discuss
our Legacy program and answer any questions they may have. I do this also throughout the workshop meetings. Prior to the
start of the Delegates' meeting I talk with the delegates one on one.
- Ads in US Open program booklets and ads in Chess Life promoting the website and promoting the Letter of Intent to get
legacy donations.
- Dondis Award
- Scholastics— As I continue to mention, we need to do more with this untapped market and need your help with your
scholastic contacts and friends. For years now I have included the Denker and Samford parents in our annual appeal.
- Trustees—Again, I suggest that each member of the Board contact 5 of their friends and/or family and request a donation
to the Trust.
Again the application that I submitted was accepted for the 2014 CFC campaign. CFC is the world's largest and most
successful annual workplace charity campaign, with more than 200 CFC campaigns throughout the country and internationally to help to raise millions of dollars each year. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. Pledges made by Federal civilian, postal and military donors during the campaign season (September 1st to December 15th) support eligible non-profit organizations that provide health and human service benefits throughout the world. The CFC today is known to be the most inclusive workplace giving campaign in the world with the number of participating charities estimated at over 20,000 nonprofit charitable organizations worldwide. The charities supported through the CFC range from nascent community groups to large, well-known charities.
Priorities continue to be
- Submission of financial data and follow up with auditors re audit/990s and coordination and follow up for all filings.
- Processing of Chess Trust donations
a. sending thank you letters
b. maintaining donor base
c. maintaining Chess Life donor list
- Receipting and making deposits to the bank
– balancing bank statements
– maintaining CRs and disbursement spreadsheets in Excel and Quick Books
- Administration of Samford fellowship
a. sending monthly stipends
b. approval and sending expense reimbursements
c. coordinating and liaison with Frank Samford and Allen Kaufman
d. responding to emails to fellows etc
- Processing requests for chess sets and memberships
a. coordination with USCF sales re shipments maintaining, approving and sending memberships to eligible schools
b. tracking amount owed USCF for free memberships
- Respond to all emails forwarded by USCF.
- Respond to all calls re equipment to schools, prisons, hospitals, memberships, Wills, etc
- Fundraising/Publicity


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For anyone who has been following me, you know I celebrated the launch of a new contemporary suspense novel last year, Speak No Evil (Kensington Publishing). But today, I'm celebrating two more births – the most important one is that of my first born son, who is 29 today. (Happy birthday Chaise!) The second happens to be my first historical romance in nearly a decade. While I took great joy in the reception my readers gave my contemporary suspense, and I appreciated the loyalty that inspired many of my readers to follow me into a genre they don't much read, it's the steadfast support I've received for my historical romances that has renewed my creative energies and brought me back fully to the world of publishing. So thank you, one and all. You are the reason I write.
I've been around a long time at this point, and while I am grateful to have the publishing opportunities I've had, and all the awards and titles I've accrued along the way (NYT & USA Today Bestseller, etc), I decided with the release of Highland Fire that I didn't much care about making prestigious lists. What mattered most to me was quite simple at its core. I wanted to give my readers the reading experience they deserved. And it's with that heartfelt desire that I made the very sober decision to make Highland Fire a KDP Select and Amazon exclusive for its launch. It wasn't really a tough decision. Amazon's customer service is top notch. Not many companies out there match their dedication to their customers, and that was at the heart of my decision, but it was more than that. It was the fact that for the first time in all my years in the publishing industry I could coordinate a simultaneous publication for a book, including audio, paperback and ebook. (The audio book will be available soon – yeah!) Additionally, for those readers who are Prime members, and who have joined Prime because their reading habits are voracious, they have the option to borrow Highland Fire for free during the launch period. And with the addition of the Matchbook program (which allows you to purchase the ebook at a discount if you have bought the paperback), whisper sync and the ability for total immersion reading when you purchase the audio book as well, it just felt like a win-win for everyone. I'm not the only author who feels this way about Amazon, and it's because Amazon treats their authors like they treat their customers. I'm proud to join the likes of authors like Hugh Howey, who recently launched Sand exclusively on Amazon.
This year will be a busy one for me, with four new titles being published this year. In addition to Highland Fire, Tell No Lies (Kensington Publishing) is due out March 6, 2014. The Winter Stone, a collaboration with fellow authors Laurin Wittig and Glynnis Campbell is due for release on April 21, 2014, and is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Finally, book two of the Guardians of the Stone is scheduled for fall 2014.
I hope you all enjoy Highland Fire! It'll be available at Barnes & Noble, iTunes and Kobo on Feb 22, but if you don't want to wait until then to read it, you don't have to. Amazon offers a reader for your iPad, iPhone and for your browser, as well as Android devices. To download for your preferred device, click here.
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The wait is over. The popular Art Maui will open Sunday at the Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Schaefer International Gallery.
Celebrating its 32nd year showcasing Maui's ever-growing community of visual artists, Art Maui brings forward a wide range of contemporary work, including drawing, painting, sculpture, mixed media and digital technology in this annual juried exhibition.
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'Ipu Wai' by Bill and Sally Worcester
Hisashi Otsuka's "Crescent Moon"
Lahaina Arts Association will auction off S. Young's "Bamboo Bush" (above) and other works Saturday
Meet "The Twins" and Ben Kikuyama from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. during Friday Night Art Night at Lahaina Galleries. 828 Front St. location.
Then from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, Japanese artist Hisashi Otuska will appear at Lahaina Galleries' The Shops at Wailea location during WOW (Wailea on Wednesday). He will make a second visit from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. March 12 at the Lahaina location.
Schooled in Zen and the martial arts, Otsuka has lived and worked by the warrior's code of discipline and duty. Rooted in Japanese tradition yet adventurous in nature, he is known throughout the world for his boldness of color and style that mark him as truly unique.
Lahaina Arts Society will host its monthly Fine Arts Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday under the historic Banyan Tree in Lahaina, featuring Maui artists showcasing their latest creations.
This week the fair will boast a little something extra, in the form of a live auction and estate sale from 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Through an anonymous Wailea donor, LAS' sister organization Lahaina Arts Association has been gifted with tons of beautiful art. The pieces will be on display during Saturday's Fine Arts Fair, so interested buyers can get a sneak peek of the auction items. Proceeds will benefit LAA's Children's Art Outreach. For details, call 661-0111.
Glass artist Joshua Cox will present a new line of fused and slumped glass beginning Friday through March 18 at the Maui Crafts Guild in Paia. Meet the artist during an opening reception from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday. Festivities will include refreshments and live music. One of Cox's current lines includes beautiful pieces that remind one of molten lava. His works range from small dishes and candle holders to big platters and lamps/tables.
The gallery is located at 69 Hana Highway in Paia and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For details, call 579-9697.
The fifth annual Maui Plein Air Painting Invitational announced the following honors during its Maui No Ka 'Oi Magazine Gala Reception Feb. 19 at The Village Gallery.
Best of Show: George Allan of Maui
Irvine Museum Award: Ronaldo Macedo of Maui
Artists' Choice Award: Randall Sexton of California
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The Victor Pirates scored 50 points in the first half of their Homecoming game and then went on to win, 64-20, in Western C action Saturday. Victor used their air attack as they have all year with junior quarterback Matt Kittel throwing for 256 yards and six touchdowns. He completed 19 of 31 passes. But it was the ground game that had Pirate coach Brandon Howell grinning.
"That was nice," he concluded after the game. "We're probably going to have to go up and play on the Highline (so) we wanted to work on that and get better."
The Pirates scored twice from the ground. Their first rushing TD was when Kittle called his own number and plunged in from five yards out. Kyle Ball also raced 47 yards for a score in the second quarter. They kept pounding away to gain position on the field that allowed their air attack to take over. Corey Deering caught three touchdown passes. Kittel hit him from 38 yards out, 31, and 30 yards out. He also had a 21-yard fumble recovery and finished the day with 10 receptions for 140 yards. Ball had 137 yards receiving and had scores from 10 yards, 51 yards, and 26 yards.
"We can play with anyone in the state when we come out and play hard and execute what we do," said Howell.
Howell said he was happy with how the defense and the offense stepped up and played hard, especially on the line. "Jack Pederson is a freshman and had to step up and play hard on the line. Zac Agee ran hard today and Corey (Deering) and Kyle (Ball) are just amazing, and Matt (Kittel) placed the ball well."
Darby coach Loyd Rennaker said it was "a tough game against a tough team." He said the Tigers changed up their defenses to compete against Victor "but when you have a lot of good athletes with a lot of speed, it's tough."
He was pleased with how hard his team played against Victor and felt they had a good effort. Quarterback Mitch Wolf went down with a shoulder injury early in the game and that slowed the Tiger offense down. Wolf was able to play defense. Dylan Knox had a 43-yard run for the Tigers' first touchdown. He added a 23-yard run in the second quarter and Blake Komanik caught a Joe Caicedo pass for the 2-point conversion. Caicedo also had a one-yard run to score in the fourth quarter.
Victor improved to 5-2 in conference and overall play. They are currently behind Superior, Charlo, and Drummond who all have a 6-1 record. Victor defeated Drummond and has a chance to take over third place should Drummond lose one of their next two games.
Florence defeated Deer Lodge, 51-20, in 6B action. Derek Brown had four touchdowns for the Falcons, all on the ground. He opened the Falcons' scoring with a 10-yard touchdown. He also added scored from five yards, 15 yards and seven yards out. Bryce Cobbs had a 70-yard kickoff return and later in the game caught a 15-yard touchdown reception from Aaron Ward. Tanner Cobbs added six from 20 yards out and the final Falcon TD from one yard out.
Butte Central defeated Hamilton, 52-29. Josh Bauder threw two touchdown passes. He hit Teague Blome from 12 yards out for the first Bronc touchdown. Blome also caught a Bauder pass from 14 yards out for the score in the third quarter. Bauder threw for 190 yards and completed 14 of 26 passes. Matthew Turley finished with 67 yards rushing including a 14-yard scoring run. Hunter Kerr picked off a Maroon pass and raced 14 yards for the pick six score.
Stevensville fell to Anaconda, 29-21, in a close Southwest A match. Zach Gavlak caught a couple of passes from Jared Schultz for touchdowns. The first was from 8 yards out and the second was from 22 yards out. Chris Bergman ran in the 2-point conversion on the first touchdown and kicked the PAT after the second TD. Kyle Behner scored the final Yellowjacket touchdown on a 3 yard run. The conversion failed.
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Apple Crisp
Posted By IsaChandra On October 20, 2007 @ 3:12 am In Desserts,Recipe | 50 Comments
Serves 8
This apple crisp is just perfect. Sweet and crunchy and spiced just right, I like it served warm with Vanilla Bean Soy Cream.
For the filling
4 lbs apples (I use Roma)
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup apple juice or water
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (cornstarch will work too)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon cloves
1/2 cup raisin (optional)
For the topping
1 cup quick cooking oats (not instant)
1 cup flour
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup canola oil
3 tablespoon soy milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
Preheat oven to 350 F
Peel, core and thinly slice apples. Dissolve the arrowroot in the apple juice or water. Set aside.
Place apples and raisins in the baking dish, add sugars and spices and combine everything well (you may need to use your hands to do this). Pour arrowroot mixture over everything.
To prepare the topping, in a medium bowl, combine all dry ingredients. Add oil, soymilk, and vanilla, mix well. Crumble topping over the apples. Bake for 45 minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.
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Blayne Barber, zeroing in on the PGA Tour dream, took the fork in a sportsmanship road less traveled.
The 22-year-old golfer cost himself potentially hundreds of thousands of dollars. He confessed to a violation that was iffy at best.
I continued to pray about it and think about it, and I just did not have any peace about it, Barber told Golfweek magazine. I knew I needed to do the right thing. I knew it was going to be disqualification.
Barber phoned PGA Tour headquarters last week to say he signed an incorrect scorecard at Callaway Gardens Mountain View Golf Course in Pine Mountain, Ga. It happened one week earlier, while Barber was participating in the early part of Q-school, the route to PGA Tour qualification. Barber realized in a post-round conversation with former Auburn teammate Michael Hebert that he should have assessed himself a two-stroke violation not the one-shot penalty recorded for moving a leaf in a bunker.
The incorrect scorecard penalty is severe: DQ.
No 2013 tour card.
The Phone Call Heard Round The Golf World found its way to Charleston, where former Clemson All-American Corbin Mills got the news while hanging out with his girlfriend, Clemson and Porter-Gaud graduate Molly Perkins.
Barbers honesty meant Mills and five other Q-school enrollees went from elimination (tied for 19th place) to tied for 18th and passage to the second stage of qualifying.
I wasnt expecting this at all, Mills said Wednesday. I was pretty down thinking I just came up a little short.
Mills and Barber are friends who have played with and against each other a lot.
It doesnt surprise me that Blayne would call a penalty that small on himself, Mills said. Hes just that kind of person.
Golf is better off, thanks to Barber.
What if such integrity spread throughout sports?
Lance and the Saints
What if the Pine Mountain ripple produced a wave of breaking news:
PARIS Multi-time Tour de France champ Lance Armstrong came clean today, offering to provide lectures on the dangers of performance-enhancing drugs to children throughout the world and serve crepes to bike-racing fans in Marseille all at his own expense.
NEW ORLEANS The Saints quit whining, admitting their bounty scandal was unethical and goofy. The NFL club unilaterally agreed to donate $14.2 million and six Drew Brees game-used helmets to charities in the Gulf Coast region.
INDIANAPOLIS The NCAA, stung by years of criticism for going to easy on football and basketball cheaters, announced sweeping disciplinary policy changes. The ruling body of college athletics said the words postseason ban will replace secondary violations and warned Kentucky head basketball coach John Calipari to be careful.
NEW YORK Major League Baseball voided all individual records achieved by known steroid users, said Hank Aaron has been restored as the career home run leader (755). Plus, Bud Selig named Blayne Barber assistant to the commissioner.
Tons of respect
Mills was one of the first to praise Barber on Twitter: Tons of respect for @BlayneBarberAU! That shows a lot about someones character! #classact #thankyou!
The story comes in layers of admirable character.
Note that Barber didnt actually see his club brush a leaf, but after consultation with Shayne Barber, his caddie and brother, applied the original 1-stroke penalty.
Mills has seen many thoughtful acts. He grew up in Russia and Italy, where his parents served as missionaries. They settled in Anderson for his high school years. After a dazzling three-year run on the Clemson golf team, Mills turned pro in June.
He and Barber were teammates at the Palmer Cup, a U.S. vs. Europe college version of the Ryder Cup.
Suddenly, Mills is preparing for a Q-school second stage starting next week in Brooksville, Fla.
An Auburn Tiger gave way to a Clemson Tiger for the chance to challenge Tiger Woods.
It stinks for him, but Im very happy, Mills said. Im excited for this opportunity. Im grateful.
Reach Gene Sapakoff at 937-5593 or on Twitter @sapakoff.


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I'm a big fan of Guy DeBord's Cat. It's a truly excellent blog.
I regularly re-blog his pieces here partly because I'm lazy but mostly because his analyses are consistently on the money.
It's almost as good as the Mambo, although to be honest no one can compete with the incomparable DC, whose latest effort is simply a tour de force.
Anyway, The Cat has written a typically interesting piece regarding the Labour Party and Ed Miliband. In it he seriously slates the failure of the current Labour leadership to provide a genuine alternative to the Conservatives. He perceptively points out that part of the Labour leadership's current approach must be driven by a desire to win over dissident, "social democratic" Lib Dems. Something demonstrated today with the revelation that Miliband is exchanging texts with Vince Cable. (It's always nice to see a statement being totally vindicated. I've had it happen to me once or twice too……)
('Predistribution', the current buzzword amongst the Labour leadership, is just another tedious and largely meaningless label for policies that fail to really provide the challenge to the current political and economic climate that we need. It's a new word for "equality of opportunity" . It's almost as bad as "Neo-Gaitskellism", in fact.)
Twas ever thus though, sadly. The Labour Party has been characterised by its timidity for the vast majority of its history (arguably, all of it). Labour governments are better than Tory ones, but at times the differences have only been marginal.
And right now those differences are nothing like as profound as they should be.
Indeed, if Labour had stayed in office Alastair Darling made it quite clear that as Chancellor he would have been making cuts not entirely dissimilar to the ones currently being implemented. We would still have had to endure the language and practical reality of "tough choices".
The cuts wouldn't have been quite as savage, petty, spiteful and gleeful as we have had to endure from the Bullingdon crew, the language not as Victorian and the intellectual underpinnings not quite as wholly economically illiterate as the fools currently running the show, all of whose PPE courses at university don't appear to have examined the period after 1929, when the economic theories they put forward now were completely discredited.
The mood music has been slightly different from the two Eds but in policy terms there has been no distinctive break with the Darling plan.
The Cat is right to suggest that the talk of 'responsibilities' from the Labour leadership is meaningless, moralistic drivel designed to appease Daily Mail readers who probably won't vote Labour anyway, under any circumstances. And the starting point, although not argued as explicitly as it was by the Blairites, is a deeply pessimistic one, and is that "Britain is a naturally Conservative country", or slightly more subtly (and disingenuously) that "elections are won from the centre ground". There is no point advocating radical policies as the British people won't vote for it. Look what happened in 1983. And so on.
Regular readers of this blog will know that I don't share the overwhelming cynicism of Labour "moderates". I think there is an argument out there to be won, now more than ever. Whilst I think we are miles from winning that argument that is no reason not to try. And no reason to assume that we can't win it.
And in any case to talk of re-building the demographic coalition that voted Blair to power is totally delusional. It isn't 1997 anymore (thankfully). The political and economic situation is totally different, much to the chagrin of the Progress crowd, who try and pretend that the answer is more of the same Blairite-vintage triangulation and Murdoch brown-nosing.
So where does that leave those of us who still think (foolishly?) that the best way forward is the Labour Party? Well, in the first instance we need to define the debate we are involved in. The Cat is highly critical of Miliband:
"If you were any doubt that Mr. Ed's Labour Party is a different beast to Lord Snooty's Tories, think again. This is the same beast but it speaks in warm words and wears a sickly smile. It still has its neoliberal claws and fangs, they're sheathed… for now."
Now I'm certainly not under any illusions that a Miliband government would be vastly different to a Cameron one, but I think in key areas the sheer zealotry demonstrated by the Tories wouldn't be as violent. I couldn't imagine Miliband or Balls cooking up the disastrous NHS bill for example (whether they will reverse it or not is another matter of course……) And with the union affiliation (plus the not insignificant fact that Ed M owes his position to union support) I think there is a limited scope for applying some leftward pressure on him and the Party's leadership.
I also think we need to define the Labour "right", which is a little more disparate than sometimes I possibly give them credit for. Broadly speaking I would divide them into two camps:
1) The sincere ones. In this camp I would put Gordon Brown, Ed Balls and Ed Miliband and Cruddas (although he does talk some complete bollocks). They are quite genuine in their belief in moderate social democracy and using the state to equalise some of the more ghastly iniquities of an untrammelled free market. They see more radical moves as impractical economically and politically.
Gordon Brown, who I've always had a (probably irrational) soft spot for, clearly wanted to use the current system to make the lives of those at the bottom more bearable. I might totally disagree with his methods and intellectual assumptions, but I think his heart was and is in the right place.
It was interesting to observe the reaction to Gordon Brown at the Paralympics the other night. Considering the sustained campaign of media vilification he had to endure when he was in office, to be welcomed so enthusiastically was a bit of a surprise. But I think that the crowd recognised that whatever his many flaws, he was on their side.
2) The bullshitters. Blair, David Miliband, Jim Murphy, Liam "the biggest wanker in the West Midlands" Byrne, Mandelson, the Progress mob, many of the middle class thinktank ex-student twats that I've got into fruitless exchanges of bile with on Twitter. They say that they are opposed to a shift left because it makes the party unelectable. But what they really mean is that they don't want a shift left because they don't like the idea of socialism. It appals them. They get gooey-eyed and weak-kneed at free-market capitalism. They worship wealth (look at the way that Blair has behaved since he left office). They share many of the Tories assumptions regarding the poor and utterly despise the labour movement. They support austerity and think that Labour's failure of late has been not supporting the cuts vociferously enough.
In programmatic terms there might not be a huge difference between these two camps, but there is still a difference. Its why, when all is said and done, I'm glad Ed beat his brother. I think he is trapped by his ideology, but Labour in 2012 is a marginally better prospect than Labour in 1997.
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Yes I had to let her go back into the wild. College has been chewing my funds away and I decided to sacrifice my nintendo Wii. This Christmas will be shit without her. Yeah I just got a 32 in hd lcd tv for like 450 and now I can't even play my Wii on it because I sold it. ****KKKKKKKKKKK!
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PM me if you want a link to a place that's good.
I would have downgraded my TV!
why the hell do newbs like you POST there selling there wii..............
like what marty said GTFO ...............
iMac 2.4ghz Aluminum, 4GB iPhone, 12 iPods!
...Because life revolves around the Wii right? Have fun with your little Wii circle jerk kids, some people have real lives.
I got a 32" CRT HDTV... the LCD's weren't clear enough for my liking.
It also cost about $450
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Anita Levy, 59, arrived at Massachusetts General Hospital in 2012 with severe heart failure. The mother of four, grandmother of eight and wife of 38 years, was starting to lose hope. After trying a number of therapies without success, her doctors informed her she was a candidate for a new clinical trial.
February is American Heart Month, and the spotlight is on heart health. Throughout this month, we will be featuring articles including discussions with physicians in the Massachusetts General Heart Center to learn more about the topics surrounding heart disease, the leading cause of death in the U.S. for both men and women.
Kimberly A. Parks, DO, FACC, cardiologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and James Mojica, MD, associate program director of the Harvard Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program discuss the safety of caffeine inhalers
MGH Hotline 08.06.10 Kimberly Parks, DO, a transplant cardiologist at the Massachusetts General Hospital Heart Center, is one of several physicians featured in "Boston Med."
Q&A with Kim Parks, DO, a transplant cardiologist
MGH Hotline 1.15.10 It's not often one encounters a touching love story within the four walls of the hospital.
quotes MGH physician Kim Parks
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For two years, Amy DeStefano struggled with increasing heart complications, leaving her needing a heart transplantation. Through one of Mass General's clinical trials, Amy became the first person in New England to receive a "heart in a box" transplant. The device circulates blood through the donated heart, keeping it beating and giving doctors more time to perform a transplant.
Trailer for the eight-part documentary featuring clinicians at Mass General.
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - In a game that featured seven ties and 12 lead changes, the Penn State Lady Lions (21-5, 11-3) claimed a 74-63 win at Purdue (19-6, 9-3) Thursday night in front of 8,681 fans at Mackey Arena.
The Lady Lions win in West Lafayette for the first time since Jan. 2, 2004, snapping a six-game road losing streak to the Boilers. With the win, Penn State can now clinch at least a share of the Big Ten regular-season title with a win over No. 11 Ohio State Monday night at 7 p.m. at the Bryce Jordan Center.
The Lady Lions landed four players in double figures, led by sophomore guard Maggie Lucas, who was 5-for-7 from three-point range, en route to a game-high 28 points. She scored 20 points in the second half as the Lady Lions pushed past the Boilers. Junior forward Mia Nickson had a near double-double with 12 points and nine rebounds. She also blocked a career-high two shots.
Junior guard Alex Bentley added 10 points, four rebounds and four steals, while senior guard Zhaque Gray added 10 tallies, three assists and two steals. Nikki Greene was solid on the boards with eight rebounds to go with three points and a block. The Lady Lions pick up their 10th road win of the season, the most by a Penn State team since the 1993-94 squad won 11 games away from Happy Valley.
As you would expect with a pair of teams competing for the Big Ten regular-season title, the teams were evenly matched early on with neither team establishing a lead of more than three points in the first 13 minutes. With a layup by Talia East and a layup in transition by Bentley, the Lady Lions took a 25-21 lead with 6:39 on the clock.
The squads exchanged scores until six-straight points by Penn State, featuring buckets by Lucas, Nickson and Bentley, to make it a six-point lead (35-29) with 1:39 remaining. However, the Boilers scored the final six tallies of the opening frame to send the teams into the locker room with Penn State leading 35-33.
Lucas tallied eight points and two rebounds in the opening frame, while Bentley and Nickson added six tallies each. East was a perfect2-for-2 from the field and had five points in the first half. The Lady Lions shot 44.1% from the field, but were outrebounded, 20-19.
The Boilers evened the score at 35-35 on a basket by Sam Ostarello about a minute and a half into the second frame. However, a personal 8-0 run for Lucas that featured a pair of three pointers gave the Lady Lions a 43-35 lead with 16:41 remaining and forced Purdue to take a timeout. The Boilers came out strong after the timeout as they clicked off a 6-1 run to close within three (44-41) with 14 minutes remaining.
Following a bucket by Nickson, the Boilermakers scored five of the game's next six points to make it a one-point game (47-46) with 10:41 remaining. A Lucas three-pointer and a pair of free throws by Gray extended the lead back to six (52-46) with nine minutes left. The teams swapped scores over the next several minutes until back-to-back scores by Gray and Lucas extended the lead to eight (66-58) with three minutes left.
A three-point play by Courtney Moses sliced into the lead, but a pair of free throws by Gray pushed the lead back to seven. The Boilers once again got within five, but Nickson connected on a 16-footer as the shot clock expired to make it a 70-63 game. The Lady Lions sealed the win going 4-for-6 from the free throw line down the stretch.
Penn State returns to the BJC for its final two games against Ohio State on Monday, Feb. 20 in an ESPN Big Monday game.
Notes: The Lady Lions won in West Lafayette for the first time since Jan. 2, 2004, snapping a six-game losing streak Penn State earns its 10th road win of the season, the most by a Lady Lion squad since the 1993-94 team had 11 victories away from Happy Valley Penn State is now 16-25 all-time against Purdue It is Penn State's third win over a ranked opponent this season Junior guard Alex Bentley (1,245) moved past Kam Gissendanner (1,238) and Tina Nicholson (1,240) to 21st place on Penn State's career scoring list Bentley also moved into a tie for 13th place on PSU's career steals list (196) Junior center Nikki Greene is now tied with Helen Darling for 16th place on Penn State's career rebounding list (672) Sophomore guard Maggie Lucas moves up two spots into eighth place on PSU's single-season three-pointers list (66).


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Hanako Kawano, 91, of Haiku, died July 5, 2012, at Hale Makua, Kahului, HI.
Private services were held. Nakamura Mortuary assisted with arrangements. Family requests no koden, and no flowers.
Mrs. Kawano was born January 30, 1921, in Hana, Maui, HI.
She worked for Libby, McNeil & Libby Company as a Quality Controller.
She was predeceased in 2002 by her husband of 53 years, Takashi Kawano.
She is survived by sisters Geraldine Russell, Ann Gomes, Aline H. Rolaff, and Lucille (Hideo) Ogata.
"Hannah" enjoyed gardening and needlework.


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Bj & Jamie - The clingy Ex Wife? (3/6)
Bj's ex went on a vacation and went to visit Bj's mom. She didn't take the kids she just went to see his mom, and spent the night. Jamie thinks it is really weird and wrong, and the fact he has not told his girlfriend Jamie thinks he knows it is wrong. And she thinks that the Ex is still in love with BJ.


text: This may sound rediculous, but i promise you-its actually happening. The diagnostics page on my linksys router (192.168.1.1) was just like any other that I've used, one day it decided not to work anymore. I type in my user name and proceed to attempt to type in my password and when i press any key in the password box it enters 3 or more asterisks. When I copy and pate my password from a word document, it changes it instantly to something else. I have no idea how or why this could happen, but I'm desperate for any clues as to how to fix it. I've tried using another browser, (netscape, IE, firefox) all of which have the same issue. I have also tried accessing this from another computer configured to the same router, it has the exact same issue. Any ideas?


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Area teams head to D-10, PIAA boys volleyball playoffs
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Meanwhile, McDowell will play State College in a Class AAA PIAA subregional at DuBois High School at 6 p.m.
Meadville, the tournament's top seed, cruised through the opening round of the playoffs with a 3-0 win over Fort LeBoeuf on Tuesday. Maplewood advanced with a three-game sweep of Cambridge Springs.
Saegertown and Cochranton also swept its respective opponents.
McDowell earned its spot in the subregional match with a convincing three-game win over Taylor Alderdice on Monday.


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Energy regulator seeks fracking rules feedback
CALGARY — A growing use of fracking in the oilpatch has Alberta's energy regulator looking for public input on new rules that could require companies to submit development plans for entire regions at a time.
"We want to make sure that communities are fully engaged and have a voice early on so that they don't feel that they're being worn down incrementally," Bob Curran, spokesman for the Energy Resources Conservation Board, said Monday.
The current regulatory approach deals with one facility at a time as projects come forward.
But fracking and other unconventional energy might be better regulated one the basis of an entire "play" — defined as one single geological pool of energy, Curran said.
Because fracking plays usually involve pools that are fairly well-mapped, it's possible to lay out from the start a developer's entire plan.
"We have a good idea where they are and how much resource is there," said Curran.
"We have a much better knowledge base from which to move forward. The play-based approach says if a company's going into an area, give us your entire plan for the area as opposed to the incremental approach."
The board also suggests that rules could be slightly different for each play depending on the risks for each resource.
Fracking involves injecting highly pressurized water and chemicals into the ground to fracture bedrock to allow natural gas or oil to be more easily extracted.
The board's discussion paper for the new regulations also suggests that companies involved in the same play work together from the start by sharing information to minimize impacts. Curran acknowledges that could be a tough goal to meet for an industry which jealously guards data.
"We're hopeful that the feedback we get from industry will give us some guidance to overcome those issues."
Curran said the board is reviewing its rules for fracking to get ready for large-scale fracking, which requires much more intensive surface infrastructure.
Simon Dyer of the Pembina Institute welcomed the proposed shift to overall development.
"It's an acknowledgment that unconventional resources are different and do require a higher level of management," he said. "The well-by-well process is not effective when you're dealing with the scale and intensity of some of these developments."
Dyer said play-based regulation also lends itself better to managing cumulative effects.
His group will be looking for some way to manage the greenhouse gas impact of fugitive emissions from fracking developments, he said. The review would also be a good chance to "hit the reset" on requirements for industry disclosure and transparency, he added.
Members of the public have until March 31 to make their opinions known to the board.


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Acute Bronchitis
What is acute bronchitis?
Bronchitis is inflammation of the breathing tubes. These airways are called bronchi. This inflammation causes increased mucus production and other changes. Although there are several different types of bronchitis, the most common are acute and chronic. Bronchitis may also be called a chest cold.
Most symptoms of acute bronchitis last for up to 2 weeks. The cough can last for up to 8 weeks in some people. Chronic bronchitis lasts a long time. It is more common among smokers. Chronic bronchitis is covered in a separate document.
What causes acute bronchitis?
Acute bronchitis is usually caused by a viral infection. This is most often the same viruses that cause colds and the flu. It may also be caused by a bacterial infection, or by physical or chemical agents that are breathed in. These may include dusts, allergens, and strong fumes, including those from chemical cleaning compounds or tobacco smoke.
Acute bronchitis may follow the common cold or other viral infections in the upper respiratory tract. It may also occur in people with chronic sinusitis, allergies, or those with enlarged tonsils and adenoids. It can be serious in people with lung or heart diseases. Pneumonia is a complication that can follow bronchitis.
What are the symptoms acute bronchitis?
The following are the most common symptoms of acute bronchitis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include:
- Cough – early it's dry (non-productive), later, a lot of mucus is produced
- Chest soreness
- Runny nose
- Feeling tired and achy
- Headache
- Chills
- Slight fever
- Back and muscle pain
- Sore throat
- Watery eyes
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
The symptoms of acute bronchitis may look like other conditions or medical problems. Consult a health care provider for a diagnosis.
How is acute bronchitis diagnosed?
Health care providers can often diagnose acute bronchitis by taking a medical history and doing physical exam. Tests may be done to rule out other diseases, such as pneumonia or asthma. Any of these tests may be used to help confirm a diagnosis:
- Chest X-rays. A test that uses invisible electromagnetic energy beams to produce images of internal tissues, bones, and organs, including the lungs.
- Arterial blood gas. This blood test is used to analyze the amount of carbon dioxide and oxygen in the blood.
- Pulse oximetry. An oximeter is a small machine that measures the amount of oxygen in the blood. To get this measurement, a small sensor is taped or clipped on a finger or toe. When the machine is on, a small red light can be seen in the sensor. The sensor is painless and the red light does not get hot.
- Cultures of nasal discharge and sputum. Testing the sputum you cough up or swab from your nose may be done to find and identify the microorganism causing the infection.
- Pulmonary function tests (PFTs). These are tests that help to measure the ability of the lungs to move air in and out of the lungs. The tests are usually done with special machines that you breathe into.
How is acute bronchitis treated?
Acute bronchitis is usually a mild and does not cause complications. The symptoms often resolve on their own and lung function goes back to normal.
In most cases, antibiotics are not needed to treat acute bronchitis. That's because most of the infections are caused by viruses. Antibiotics are not effective against viruses. If it has progressed to pneumonia, then antibiotics may be necessary.
Treatment is aimed at treating the symptoms, and may include:
- Pain relievers and fever reducers, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)
- Cough medicine
- Increased fluid intake
- Humidifying the air
- Quitting smoking
- Avoiding exposure to secondhand smoke
Avoid antihistamines because they dry up the secretions and can make the cough worse.
What are the complications of acute bronchitis?Acute bronchitis can worsen and progress chronic bronchitis or pneumonia. If this happens, a different treatment may be necessary.
When should I call my health care provider?Most often, bronchitis resolves on its own. If your symptoms worsen or do not get better over time, call your health care provider.
Key points
- Bronchitis is inflammation of the breathing tubes. These airways are called bronchi. There are several different types of bronchitis. The two most common are acute and chronic.
- Acute bronchitis is usually caused by the same viruses that cause colds and the flu. It may also be caused by a bacterial infection, or by physical or chemical agents that are breathed into the lungs.
- The most common symptoms for acute bronchitis include cough, chest soreness, runny nose, feeling tired and achy, headache, chills, slight fever, and sore throat.
- Health care providers can often diagnose acute bronchitis by taking a medical history and doing physical exam. Blood tests, breathing tests, and imaging tests may also be used.
- In most cases, antibiotics are not needed to treat acute bronchitis. If it progresses to pneumonia, then antibiotics may be necessary. Treatment is aimed at managing the symptoms.
Next stepsTips to help you get the most from a visit to your health care provider:
- Before your visit, write down questions you want answered.
- Bring someone with you to help you ask questions and remember what your provider tells you.
- At the visit, write down the names of new medicines, treatments, or tests, and any new instructions your provider gives you.
- If you have a follow-up appointment, write down the date, time, and purpose for that visit.
- Know how you can contact your provider if you have questions.


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Milwaukee—the City of Festivals – is about to get a new fest. It's FelineFest at the Wisconsin Humane Society this month. The idea is to find homes for 375 cats.
During the month of June, every cat adopter will take home a prize, including treats and catnip squares. Adoption fees range from $150 for kittens five months and younger, to completely waived fees for adult cats more than one year of age. Included in the cat adoption are spay/neuter, first distemper vaccination, initial deworming, feline leukemia testing, microchip implant, a certificate for a free veterinary exam, and a 30 day gift of ShelterCare Pet Insurance. Now that's a party.
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text: NWHikers.net - View topic - Rainbow at Dawn w/o Inebriation! Shop FAQ Search Members / Pics Login Register Active Topics Min 1 Week Min 1 Month Trail Talk Partners Trip Report Steward/History Gear/Food/Photo Support/Links Saloon/Trade Forum Index -> Full Moon Saloon -> Rainbow at Dawn w/o Inebriation! Page 1 of 1 Previous :: Next Topic Author Message tmatlackMemberJoined: 21 Aug 2007Posts: 2612 | TRs | Pics Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:11 am Rainbow at Dawn w/o Inebriation! Comrades, Yesterday, Nov. 9 at about 7:20 am in Granite Falls, my friend pulled me out of my workstation to look at the sky almost directly overhead. The sun was just barely lighting up the eastern sky over Red Mountain where the big quarry is. There was no rain at all. At least at our elevation and/or location. Arcing through the sky, almost at zenith, was a fairly bright rainbow, standing out all proud through the high clouds and very faint blue of dawn. I know a photo would be appreicated, but too bad, we weren't prepared. I am 52 and have never seen an unanchored rainbow at dawn. Anyone else see this thing? Tom Back to top ScroogeFamous GrouseJoined: 16 Dec 2001Posts: 6954 | TRs | PicsLocation: wishful thinking Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:30 am Jim Dockery posted this in Picture of the Day, Tom. --------------Something lost behind the ranges. Lost and waiting for you....... Go and find it. Go! Back to top RedwicUnlisted Free AgentJoined: 23 Feb 2009Posts: 3156 | TRs | PicsLocation: On Hiking Hiatus Tue Nov 10, 2009 7:55 am On a similar subject, my wife and I went to Abbotsford for a hockey game on Saturday. While driving through Sumas, we saw an unobstructed double rainbow. It was pretty awesome. Unfortunately, I cannot claim it was at dawn (as it was within a couple of hours from dusk). It would have been neat to see "your" rainbow at dawn. I guess it must be a good time of the year for seeing rainbows in the NW. Back to top tmatlackMemberJoined: 21 Aug 2007Posts: 2612 | TRs | Pics Tue Nov 10, 2009 4:58 pm Scrooge, Yea, I know the guy pretty well. But this was a dawn rainbow, at zenith, unanchored, maybe high altitude precipitation that wasn't making it to the ground? I don't know. W/o a photo it's hard to be impressed. That is a dandy shot by Jim though. We get good light once in a while. Tom Back to top MagellanBrutally HandsomeJoined: 26 Jul 2006Posts: 13026 | TRs | PicsLocation: Inexorable descent Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:27 pm It's a double rainbow to boot. What the heck does unanchored mean? The sunrise was magnificent from the freeway bridge in Seattle. Back to top tmatlackMemberJoined: 21 Aug 2007Posts: 2612 | TRs | Pics Wed Nov 11, 2009 3:06 am M., Quote: What the heck does unanchored mean? Just floating in the sky, neither leg even close to the ground. One big arc overhead...more sideways than an "anchored" rainbow that has the familiar dome shape. Never seen one before...that's why the description is sorta lame. Tom Back to top tmatlackMemberJoined: 21 Aug 2007Posts: 2612 | TRs | Pics Fri Nov 13, 2009 2:54 am HA! A friendly NWHiker clued me in to what this mysterious "rainbow" was.... Here it is... The Cirucumzenithal Arch http://www.atoptics.co.uk/halo/cza.htm I have been known to tell a whopper or two; yes, even on the internet...but this was not one of them!!!! This is exactly what we saw...early in the am with a low sun.(Actually the sun wasn't even over Red Mtn. yet!) Thanks fellow NWHiker! Tom Back to top Display: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First All times are GMT - 8 Hours Page 1 of 1 Forum Index -> Full Moon Saloon -> Rainbow at Dawn w/o Inebriation! Happy Birthday loudscoutii, dawgTE! Jump to: Trail TalkPartnersTrip ReportsStewardshipPacific NW HistoryGear TalkFood & GrubPhotography TalkSupport & FeedbackLinksFull Moon SaloonThe Trading Post You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forumYou cannot attach files in this forumYou can download files in this forum Search this topic: Use Disclaimer Powered by phpBB © phpBB Group Privacy Policy


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Precipitated by flood damage and near foreclosure of its opulent downtown performance facility, the Nashville Symphony Orchestra's troubles have been alleviated for now, but not before drastic cuts were made.
The $123.5 million Schermerhorn Symphony Center, which opened in 2006, filled with 24 feet of water in 2010, causing $40 million in damage. Annual donations dropped from $39 million to about one-third of that, and investment income suffered as well. A foreclosure of the Schermerhorn, on which more than $80 million was owed, threatened to place the structure up for auction early this year. That was averted in June, thanks to bank negotiations and a new $20 million mortgage from patron Martha Ingram.
Two months later a labor dispute ensued, orchestra management asking for 30 percent salary cuts, from $60,000 base pay to about $40,000, together with a reduced season from 44 weeks to 36 weeks. Sixteen of the 83 full-time musicians faced reductions to $25,000.
On Tuesday, musicians agreed to a 15 percent pay cut for a one-year contract. They are in line with those of the music director and executive director ($471,000 and $382,000, respectively).
The most drastic swings are with its annual operating costs, which have been cut to $6 million, from $25 million in 2008. By comparison, the Alabama Symphony had an operating budget of $6.8 million in 2012-13 and musicians' base salary of $36,500 for a 40-week season.
The NSO begins its season Sept. 5-7 with an all-Russian program, Giancarlo Guerrero conducting and Joyce Yang the piano soloist.


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Police officers were called to 73rd Street and James A. Reed about 8:15 a.m. after a man was shot.
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You can add this to the "strangest quote of the year" collection.
In a recent interview with Justin Verrier of ESPN.com, Oklahoma City Thunder center Kendrick Perkins described current teammate Russell Westbrook as a "diva." He bestowed the same moniker upon ex-teammate Rajon Rondo of the Boston Celtics.
Just don't think it as an insult—Perkins means it "in a good way":
[Russell] Westbrook's physicality, owed to a long and muscular frame, is unlike most other point guards, Perkins said. His approach is also unique, but it does bear some resemblance to that of enigmatic Celtic Rajon Rondo, the center's former floor leader and a player known as much for his surly in-game demeanor as his deft dishes.
"They definitely different [from other point guards]," Perkins said. "They both some divas. In a good way though."
Who wouldn't want to be called a diva?
Here at B/R, we aren't quite sure what Perkins means by "divas...in a good way." Although Westbrook and Rondo are two of the more polarizing figures in the NBA, neither strike the image of Madonna on a rampage.
Although Westbrook is awfully close...
No? Well, it was worth a shot.
Westbrook will never be confused for someone who masks his emotions. Whether on the court or off of it, Westbrook has quite the ostentatious personality.
No fear of failure, if you will.
If not his clothing or singing, perhaps Perkins was referring to the fact that Westbrook likes to rain on everyone else's parade. The "anything that isn't my happiness is no one's happiness at all" approach.
The Denver Nuggets can attest to that.
Russell Westbrook blocks the Denver Nuggets mascot's halfcourt shots, denies fans a cheesy treat (VIDEO) yhoo.it/UL8hEW via @yahoobdl— Yahoo! Sports NBA (@YahooSportsNBA) January 21, 2013
Still nothing? This is getting weirder than the fact that the national media cares about a linebacker with a fake girlfriend.
But I digress. Regardless of what it is that sparked these comments, Perkins has made them and they are forever in the massive spider's web known as the Internet. For what it's worth, Westbrook has displayed no signs of being offended.
Nor has Rondo. In fact, in his most recent game Thursday night, Rondo went off for his fourth triple-double of the 2012-13 half-season against the Knicks. If nothing else, Perk's comments may have inspired greatness out of his former teammate.
I suppose the diva mentality is working.
Both divas—Rondo and Westbrook—were named to their respective 2013 NBA All-Star squads. The Celtics point guard leads the league in assists, while Westbrook is in the midst of a season in which he's averaging 22.7 points and 8.1 assists.
What in the world makes Westbrook and Rondo "good divas"? Whatever it is, we want more of it.