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The campaign will be starting here this Sunday evening.
It had started as a lark. Eight men with the same unusual hobby gathering together for a meeting. Only these men were costumed vigilantes -- and out of their meeting came the Justice Society of America. When they first convened, six months ago, it was to sit around and tell "old war" stories, but their second quarterly meeting three months ago took on a greater purpose when Herbert Hoover himself summoned them all to FBI headquarters and tasked them with rooting out Nazi sympathizers in the U.S.
May 1, 1941
In a fancy Manhattan hotel conference room, late at night, the eight members of the Justice Society of America are due to arrive for their third quarterly meeting. First to arrive is the Flash. Wearing a red sweatshirt with an inverted lightning bolt insignia and blue jeans, the Flash's outfit is more distinctive for its winged helmet and winged shoes. Unknown to the others, he is secretly Jay Garrick, a moderately successful chemist who's one major achievement was the unrepeatable mistake that granted him superhuman speed.
The Flash has not been there long, making sure the unmanned wet bar in the conference room is stocked as the hotel staff were instructed, when the Sandman arrives. Secretly Wesley Dodds, he is a playboy, amateur inventor, and determined crimebuster. Wearing a green business suit, brown fedora, leather gloves, purple cape, and a unique yellow gas mask of his own design, the Sandman battles criminals with just the gas gun he invented and the eerie mystique that comes with being a mysteryman.
They have barely had time to exchange hellos when Hourman catches up, having spotted the Sandman in the hall and followed him to the room. Secretly Rex Tyler, the chemist responsible for inventing Miraclo, a top secret pill that gives the imbiber super strength for one hour, Rex fights crime in black and yellow nylon leotards, red belt, black boots, a black half-face mask under a yellow collared cowl with matching cape, and a small hourglass hanging from his neck.
Into their midst materializes Dr. Fate. Though going by the name Kent Nelson when he must appear in public, Dr. Fate was secretly not born to any name at all, but created by strange gods hundreds of years ago to combat dark sorcery in the world. Dr. Fate has done so ever since while wearing a golden helmet that conceals his entire head, a blue collared shirt (with yellow shoulder pads on the outside of it) and matching blue leggings, a large gold medallion around his neck, and matching yellow cape, girdle, and boots.
Thus is half of the Justice Society of America assembled. The rest will no doubt arrive soon, including the Spectre, that ghostly avenger who will be serve as rotating chairman for tonight's meeting and decide tonight's agenda. In the meanwhile, the four assembled heroes have some moments to spare to converse with each other...
((I will continue the narrative tomorrow night. Add all you wish until then.))
|The Sandman
Arriving second, and seeing that, as usual, he was preceded by the Flash, the Sandman steals into the room, greeting his friend: "Flash. I trust things are well with you. The Faultless Four are still in prison?" The warmth in the Sandman's voice is muffled slightly by his gas mask, but the handshake he offers is firm and genuine. "The Hourman should be here momentarily. I felt his presence as I entered," the Sandman says turning to greet his newly-arriving companion.
The Sandman makes some small talk before the Atom arrives at the room's entrance. A short scraper in a leather girdle and bracers, yellow open-chested shirt, red boots, a blue full-face mask with only eyeholes, and a matching cape, the Atom was one of the newest costumed vigilantes on the East Coast scene when the Society was formed, but has proved his value already. "Hey guys," the Atom says with an awkward wave as everyone stares at him.
But then all eyes turn to the Spectre as he materializes in the room, not unlike how Dr. Fate had done. Appearing as a chalk-white cadaver in a dark green collared cloak and hood, with matching trunks, gloves, and shoes, his appearance is unnerving enough that it is a relief when he keeps his cape pulled tight around him. And yet, when you get to know him, he talks like a regular guy. "Glad to see most of you are already here," the Spectre says. "We already have a quorum, but let's wait and see if the others show soon."
"How about a head's up on our agenda?" the Atom asks.
"I'd rather wait for that," the Spectre demurs.
"Well, answer me this," the Atom continues, though you can tell he's not making eye contact with the Spectre, "did you speak to Hoover again? Is he still running the show here?"
"I haven't spoken to the Head of the FBI recently," the Spectre answers. "Last time was a special case and I don't think we should always be beholden to the FBI or any other U.S. government agency to set our agenda for us. Ah, and here's another member now!" he adds as everyone hears a rapping on the window. "Would someone let Hawkman in?"
((I had meant for this to be longer, but ran out of time tonight. Still leaving everyone a chance to introduce themselves in-character.))
|the Flash
"Flash. I trust things are well with you. The Faultless Four are still in prison?" The warmth in the Sandman's voice is muffled slightly by his gas mask, but the handshake he offers is firm and genuine. "The Hourman should be here momentarily. I felt his presence as I entered," the Sandman says turning to greet his newly-arriving companion.
"Yeah, for the moment." Flash replies to Sandman with a laugh.
Shortly later, at the Spectre's request, Flash darts over to the window and opens it up for Hawkman.
"I guess we're just waiting on Green Lantern now."
|Rex "Hourman" Tyler
Hawkman enters the room. "Thanks, Flash," he says. The man wears the most distinctive helmet of any known costumed vigilante, carved to look like a stylized hawk head, with wings on either side, and resting over his entire head so only his chin shows from underneath it. He wears a pair of crossed yellow baldrics over his manly chest that meet at a red disc, a gold belt, red and yellow trunks over green leggings, and red and yellow boots. "Has the meeting started yet?" he asks, before hearing Hourman say they are just waiting for Green Lantern now.
"Then let's get started!" Green Lantern says, making a dramatic entrance by walking through a wall of the room. He wears his trademark dark green domino mask and high-collared opera-style cape, a loose red shirt with an emblem of a green lantern in a yellow oval on his chest, a brown leather belt, green riding pants, and tall, laced red boots, and, of course, the green ring on his left hand.
"Okay," the Spectre begins. "I call this meeting of the Justice Society of America to order. I also waive, as is the chairman's right by our bylaws, Robert's Rules for the remainder of this meeting so we can talk more informally. Before we get to new business, I wanted to see if anyone wanted to talk about old business. Specifically, any cases people have just finished or are still working on. Hourman, did you want to finish that Dr. Snegg story...?"
((Pausing for anyone who wants to volunteer a story, as tightly summarized or as detailed as you care to write it. I will award XP for what happened in the story, if I feel it appropritate.))
((Also see the OOC question here.))
|the Flash
Flash relates a recent encounter:
"I got word that some shipments coming in from overseas were going missing from the docks, always from the same importer. I went to check out and saw one large crate disappear before my eyes, along with a couple of the dock workers! I kept watch and the two workers re-appeared about 20 minutes later with an empty crate, looked around, then went about their business as if nothing was awry!
"I tailed them for a while, but nothing else unusual happened so I took it upon myself to create a scene. I waited until the same two workers were alone again, and moved another (smaller) crate from right in front of them (I was moving too fast for them to see it, so they thought it 'disappeared') then zipped back to watch their reaction. They were mightily confused, muttering the name 'Zarano'. I then moved in and gave them quite a scare, eventually getting them to confess but they did not know much. Simply that when they disappeared they seemed to reappear in a warehouse or large basement, and were to unload the crate and wait to be sent back. They were well payed and only knew their employer as 'Zarano' and did not ask further questions.
"I continued watching the dock for the next few nights and the next time a crate looked about to disappear I dashed forth and grabbed on! I found myself, as expected, in a large room. I quickly darted around behind a pillar so I could continue to watch unseen.
"Immediately after the workers were sent back, a bald man with a long black goatee and a black suit came out from an adjoining room with a couple more men. I learned from their conversation that he was using a 'Transpo-ray' to teleport illegal goods from his own import company so they would not have to pass through customs. He would then sell them on the black market for a great profit. After the men left, I managed to disable the 'Transpo-ray', then I immediately notified the police. The raid was a great success, and the operation was disbanded. They caught Zarano, but he is a weaselly one and I don't know if the charges will stick to him personally, even with the testimony of the two workers as they never saw his face."
|The Sandman
After hearing the Flash's story, the Sandman waits a moment before beginning his own tale.
"Perhaps you all read about the kidnapping of the Landstrom heir and his subsequent return?" the Sandman begins. "The kid disappeared out partying one night at a down market club in Harlem. One of those mob joints where rich white men can pay to dance with exotic "african ladies." I guess he found more excitement than he bargained for. I got involved when the ransom note made its way to D.A. Belmont. He thought the Sandman might be able to save the kid before his aggrieved parents gave into the demands, and Belmont also worried that there might be some trouble that the regular cops wouldn't be up to handling. Based on an analysis of the some stray fibers that I found on the note, I tracked the kidnappers to an old carpet warehouse down by the docks. Peeking through the window, I caught an unwelcome sight: the Landstrom kid tied up, a bunch of thugs, and the Gentleman Gorilla. If you don't know him, the Gentleman Gorilla is a big brute of a man, but unlike a lot of thugs of his stature, he's got plans. He's been waging a small war against the Glaser brothers, trying to take control of those Harlem clubs. I guess in addition to being a thug and a kidnapper, he fancies himself a jazz fan. Clearly, he kidnapped Landstrom to help fund his operations.
"I burst into the room and set off my gas gun, which took care of the thugs, but not the Gentleman Gorilla; it barely seemed to phase him. We engaged in fisticuffs, but we were pretty evenly matched, so I told him that I was just stalling him until the cops showed up. On hearing that, he grabbed the Landstrom kid, who was, of course, sedated by my gun, and tried to toss him into the water. I had to let the Gentleman Gorilla escape to save the kid. Once I tied up the rest of the thugs, I called the cops and dropped Landstrom, who was still asleep off in his parents' driveway."
Everyone is impressed with both stories. Green Lantern follows with a story of saboteurs trying to steal the plans for a new static-less radio. Hawkman tells of just having come back from Alaska, where food supplies were being kept from miners to try and force them from their claims ("Were you cold up there without a shirt?" Green Lantern jokes). The Atom has a story about exonerating a man framed for arson.
These lighter stories are interrupted by the Spectre, who tells a much darker tale that confirms rumors everyone had already heard -- of two towns in the Midwest that were decimated by aliens from the "dark planet" that were preparing for landing an invasion fleet. Despite their magic-like technology, the Spectre was still able to overcome them and repulse them.
Dr. Fate, who seems more withdrawn than normal, declines the offer to share any news.
During an awkward pause, the Atom jokes, "We could sure use Johnny or Red Tornado now to lighten things up," referring to how the amateur heroes, Johnny Thunder and Red Tornado had both somehow learned of the first Justice Society meeting and crashed it.
Finally, the Spectre rises again. "Friends, we now come to the topic I wish to address tonight. You can rest easy that it is not another threat from the Dark Planet. I have...sealed their access to Earth, for at least a time. No, I wanted to talk about crime. All of you have done your part to bring down the crime rate in your respective cities, perhaps even more than I have. And we have seen a ripple effect nationwide, with the U.S. crime rate down 3% so far this year. But there is still so much more to be done. So I ask for the professional opinions of this august think tank before me -- what more can we do, and should be doing, to eliminate crime altogether? Anyone?"
((Yes, action is coming soon...))
But, before anyone can respond, the Spectre visibly tenses and looks to the door of the conference room. "My friends, evil is afoot. At the door!" he cries, pointing to the exit.
The Flash is ((very likely, obviously being fastest)) the first one to the door to investigate. A hotel bellhop, a young blond man looking smart in his uniform, is just standing there -- until he falls forward towards the Flash, with a knife stuck in his back! A sheet of paper is pinned to his back with the knife.
The corridor outside the conference room is empty. There is a door across from the conference room door that is shut, as all the doors in the corridor appear to be.
|The Sandman
|the Flash
Flash catches the bellhop as he plummets forward. "Who did this?" he asks, not really expecting an answer. He lowers the bellhop to the floor, and asks "Is there a doctor around?"
((Assuming none of the JLA have medical training?)): He dashes at top speed to the lobby and tells the night receptionist to call for a doctor to come to the conference room immediately, someone has been stabbed! He then zips back to the scene of the crime.
|Rex "Hourman" Tyler
The Sandman leaps over the bellhop -- purple cape billowing behind him impressively -- reaches the corridor, and follows his own advice about checking the door. The door appears to be perfectly ordinary, save for its position making it the most likely spot for the stabber to have escaped.
The Flash is pleasantly surprised to learn that the bellhop is not dead yet. Dr. Fate does not respond when he asks for a doctor, suggesting that Dr. Fate is either still being moody or is simply not a medical doctor.
So at a mad dash the Flash speeds down the nearest stairwell, the wind in his wake knocking the glasses off a bowler-hatted man walking up the stairs, who declares, "I say!" The desk clerk downstairs is suitably alarmed by the Flash's report and picks up the phone at once. "Get me the hospital! We need an ambulance!" the clerk says.
Because the Flash has paused to hear the response, he is not back yet when the Hourman imbibes his pill, leaps the bellhop (with his own flourish of cape), and slams into the opposing door 3d6 ⇒ (2, 1, 2) = 5. Clearly the Miraclo has not kicked in yet and the door holds.
|the Flash
When the Flash returns, he goes back to the Bellhop to comfort him (for the moment leaving his compatriots to search for the attacker). "Hang in there buddy, an ambulance is on the way!"
He looks around for any kind of cloth materials (such as a tablecloth or curtain?), and takes it. He carefully removes the knife from the bellhop's back and bandages the wound with the cloth, using pressure to hopefully slow the bleeding.
If the Bellhop is conscious, Flash will try talking to him to keep him awake, asking his name and other details. If this is successful, he'll try asking him if he remembers why he came to the door or anything about the attacker.
The bellhop is still unconscious when the Flash returns. The Flash is able to pull the tablecloth off the nearest table without disturbing any of the place settings over it.
"Nice thinking, Flash," the Atom says. "I was trying to get magic boys here to conjure up some bandages, but they got in a debate about whether it was this guy's time to die or not."
"Sorry we have larger issues to consider," the Spectre says.
The Flash carefully removes the knife and the sheet of paper from the bellhop's back and holds the tablecloth over the wound.
Hawkman and Green Lantern have moved into the corridor. Green Lantern is checking other doors, while Hawkman races to the elevator to see if it is in use.
Meanwhile, in the corridor, Hourman takes another crack at the locked door 3d6 + 1 ⇒ (3, 6, 4) + 1 = 14. This time, the Miraclo kicks in and the door frame gives around the deadbolt. Inside is a second conference room, arranged much like yours, only this one has an emergency exit at the far side. There appears to be no one in here, though with all the tables and curtains there are clearly plenty of places to hide. Hourman and Sandman are able to move into the room.
|The Sandman
"Our assassins have probably already escaped, but we should thoroughly check the room," the Sandman says, racing into the room and heading directly to the emergency exit. Assuming there is nothing to see out the exit, the Sandman will begin examining the room.
Notice things : 1d10 ⇒ 5
I guess I can notice things at 6 in 10 not 2 in 4.
|the Flash
"Atom, give me hand here would you?" Flash asks, indicating that he wants him to put pressure on the bellhop's makeshift bandage. "And somebody see what that sheet of paper says!"
When he is relieved, Flash rushes across the hall to the other conference room. He dashes about the large room, lifting all the curtains and tablecloths to reveal anybody hiding.
The Sandman barges through the exit door, finding it unlocked. It opens onto an unfinished stairwell. Two floors down, at the ground floor, he hears someone run across the landing to the door out of the stairwell on that level and open it.
The Flash searches the empty conference room 1d6 ⇒ 4 and finds no one hiding in it.
Hourman, still in the corridor between conference rooms, sees Green Lantern and Hawkman coming up empty as they search both ends of the corridor for clues or leads.
|The Sandman
Eager to catch up to the mystery assailant, the Sandman clambers over the stairwell, dropping two floors down. On the way down, he fires his grapple gun, using the line to safely slow his descent. After retrieving the line, he plunges through the door tirelessly pursuing the (supposed) evildoer.
{ooc]Climb[/ooc]1d12 ⇒ 10
|the Flash
|Rex "Hourman" Tyler
The Sandman's heart pumps furiously during the second between when he starts falling and the second the grappling hook secures to the railing, but the hook holds and the Sandman drops with only a harmless jerk of his arm to the floor of the stairwell in time to see the exit door slam shut before him.
At falling speed and with a head start, the Sandman reaches the door just before the Flash does.
The Sandman barrels through the downstairs door and finds himself in a corner of the hotel's long lobby. A man in a dark suit and hat is fleeing from this door, knocking over a bellhop and a luggage rack behind him ((the fleeing man is only 10 ft. away now, but with soft cover from the falling luggage rack)).
Meanwhile, upstairs, the note has already been passed between Dr. Fate and the Atom, but Hourman gets his turn to look while he's examining the knife. The knife is an ordinary-looking switchblade, cheap and common. The note, however, is written on good-quality, watermarked paper. He can read aloud the typed note on it, or read it silently to himself. It reads:
[i]Dear Justice Society of America,
I am distressed that your actions, either independently arrived at or coordinated between you, have ((to be continued))
((Stupid one-hour time limit to edit posts...))
resulted in the dissolution of numerous racketeering enterprises from which I had planned to profit. Since you are likely to continue this activity, you leave me no choice but to take a more active stance. Hence, if the constituents of your society do not at once cease and desist all actions to oppose the criminal underworld, great harm will befall each of the cities they call home. You may announce your surrender by waving a white flag out your hotel room window.
Mr. X[/i]
|the Flash
|The Sandman
The man in the charcoal suit is startled by the Flash, but really frightened by the creepy voice of the Sandman, as filtered through the gas mask 1d20 ⇒ 9, 1d8 ⇒ 4. Looking back and forth more and more frantically between the two Heroes, the man starts to talk quickly. "Okay, okay, just don't touch me! It wasn't my idea! I was told I had to do it! They made me, just to deliver that stupid message!" While he talks, he fumbles with one hand at a coat pocket. There is no bulge in the pocket big enough to be a gun.
|the Flash
((save vs. plot to interrupt a bad guy while monologing - 1d20 ⇒ 11))
The Flash has snatched a pill out of the man's hand.
|the Flash
|Rex "Hourman" Tyler
|The Sandman
Back in the conference room, the Spectre says to Hourman, "You will find the others in the lobby, Hourman, and hurry. I burn for vengeance."
In the lobby, the man in the charcoal suit falls on his knees, his hands shaking, and says, "N-no, they promised it wasn't poison! It was supposed to help if I ran into trouble! M-my boss put me up to this! He said I gotta!" When pressed further, he adds, "Flame Farmer! The most ruthless arsonist in all of New York. He'd burn down my whole family's neighborhood if I hadn't done it!"
Hourman emerges from the stairwell into the lobby in time to hear the end of the confession.
The bellhop knocked over by your prisoner is crawling away and the desk clerk is peeking at you while he hides behind the desk. An elderly woman appears to have fainted on a couch during the excitement.
|the Flash
"Hah! No doubt it is poison, it would surely help someone if you got into trouble... it would help him!" Flash carefully pockets the pill for later chemical analysis just in case his guess is wrong.
"But do not fear, the Justice Society of America is now on the case. If you tell us everything you know about the Flame Farmer we will assuredly have him in prison before long."
|The Sandman
Hourman summons Flash and the Sandman back to the conference room, telling them that they will want to bring their prisoner with them and read the letter that was on the bellhop's back.
By the time Flash reaches the conference room (about a half-minute before the others sprint up the stairs), Green Lantern has used his weird powers to heal the bellhop enough that the young man is conscious again. He does not seem to recognize his assailant as the man in the charcoal suit is brought in between Hourman and the Sandman.
The letter is passed around to Flash and the Sandman and they learn about Mister X's ruthless ultimatum, while at the same time Hourman fills in the others on the threat of Flame Farmer.
"But how do they connect?" the Atom asks. "Is it Mr. X or Flame Farmer we're after?"
The prisoner removes his hat and stands solemnly. About 15 seconds later, the prisoner is goaded into explaining. "There's not a hood on the East Coast who won't remove his hat in respect to that name. Flame Farmer, he's just one of a whole bunch of crime bosses who answer to Mr. X. Oh, now I said it..." he adds as he lowers his hat and goes silent again.
"The letter seems clear," the Spectre says. "This Mr. X plans to threaten us where we live, or at least what areas we have been known to frequent most often. That puts all of Manhattan in great peril, for more than half of us call Manhattan home."
"Not all of us," the Atom says.
"True. For you, New Haven, Connecticut is your base of operations, while Dr. Fate calls Salem, Massachusetts home. We will divide forces. Atom and Green Lantern to New Haven. Dr. Fate and Hawkman to Salem. I will personally seek out this Mr. X and deal with him directly. That leaves Sandman, Flash, and Hourman -- do the three of you think you can find the mob bosses preparing threats for New York City and stop them on your own?"
|The Sandman
|the Flash
The Sandman and Flash eagerly accept the challenge, Hourman doing so a little more quietly.
It is 7:30 at night. The Sandman can call the D.A. now at home, either from here at the hotel or from elsewhere (and surely with some privacy, if he plans to take off his mask and talk as Wesley Dodds).
The hotel is on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Your prisoner can tell you (after lowering his head for another 15 seconds of silence after the Sandman mentioned Mr. X by name again) that Flame Farmer is probably somewhere in Upper Manhattan, the neighboring borough to the north. That would make sense if he was going after the Flash, who lives near his alma mater of Columbia University on the north end of Broadway.
|Rex "Hourman" Tyler
"Sandman, calling the D.A. sounds like a good idea. I'll see if I can round up some of my Minute Men to patrol our prisoner's neighborhood. Maybe we can catch some of the Flame Farmer's men in action and pick up a lead that way."
Hourman finds out from the prisoner where his family lives, then leaves to contact Thorndyke and Jimmy Martin.
|The Sandman
"I'll speak with the DA. We should make a plan to meet up and share the results of our investigations."
Later, the Sandman returns to his home, changes out of his costume and heads over to D.A. Belmont's house. While visiting with Dian, he manages to get the D.A. alone:
"D.A. Belmont, I'm sorry to bother you, but one of my friends has managed to get himself in a bit of trouble with some scary characters. What do you know about Mr. X?"
|the Flash
"Good, seems you two have got it covered."
Flash decides to take it easy for the rest of the evening, and calls up Joan for a date.
His plan is to go out somewhere familiar in his neighbourhood, and he leaves the phone number of the establishment with Sandman and Hourman in case they need to contact him. Also, if anything happens in his neighbourhood he'll already be there!
He has no secrets from Joan, and fills her in on the events of the day.
Hourman: Returning home and unfastening his cowl, Rex Tyler turns on his short-wave radio and begins contacting his young followers.
"...This is Jimmy, over," Jimmy Martin responds first. "Gosh, I'm sorry, Hourman, but I don't know if I can sneak out this late! I'll help ya spread word to the rest of the Minute Men, though, and see how much help I can round up!"
Thorndyke is slower to answer his radio, but the news is better from the young newsie. "Sure I can help ya, Hourman! Ya want me to watch an apartment on the Upper West Side? No problem, I'll be there before ya can say Jiminy Cricket!"
With his operatives starting to fall into place by 9:30 pm, it is up to Rex to decide if he wants to actively help them in patrolling or leave the duties to his Minute Men.
Sandman: Dian Belmont is delighted at the unexpected late night call of her best friend and confidant, Wesley Dodds, and gratefully accepts a kiss on the cheek. "Hmm, that felt like a 'here on business' peck to me," she says cheerfully enough. "You need to see Daddy?"
By 9:30 that night, Wesley Dodds is sitting in the Belmont home, sharing a smoke with D.A. Belmont in his parlor.
"Gracious *cough* Dodds! *cough* What trouble your friends get into!" the D.A. blurts out while choking on smoke. "You'd be wise not to use that name in casual conversation. I've a folder on that name in my office only this thick," he says, holding his two fingers pinched together. "All I know is that when any stoolies let that name slip they take off their hats and go silent afterwards. Everyone in the underworld seems to know of him, but no one will talk about him. It's so very frustrating..."
Flash: Joan is thrilled at the invitation to go nightclubbing. "Gosh, I didn't think your gentleman's club would let you out until daybreak!" she gushes with sarcasm-tinged happiness over the phone. "Of course I'm free!"
Jay Garrick takes his time getting to Joan's house by car. She's still fixing her hair when he arrives, but is ready shortly in her best dress. Only when they are alone in Jay's car does she say, "Okay, spill it. Did anything good happen?" Quickly filled in on the specifics, Joan says, "Hmm...that's a humdinger. All of New York City left to the three of you to keep safe? And all of you chemists? I'm surprised you didn't head straight to one of your labs to analyze the pill and see if you could figure out where it was made..."
Hourman's SCM roll: 1d6 ⇒ 2
Hourman's wandering mobster roll: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Sandman's SCM roll: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Sandman's wandering mobster roll: 1d6 ⇒ 4
Flash's SCM roll: 1d6 ⇒ 5
Flash's wandering mobster roll: 1d6 ⇒ 5
|the Flash
Joan is thrilled at the invitation to go nightclubbing. "Gosh, I didn't think your gentleman's club would let you out until daybreak!" she gushes with sarcasm-tinged happiness over the phone. "Of course I'm free!"
Jay Garrick takes his time getting to Joan's house by car. She's still fixing her hair when he arrives, but is ready shortly in her best dress. Only when they are alone in Jay's car does she say, "Okay, spill it. Did anything good happen?" Quickly filled in on the specifics, Joan says, "Hmm...that's a humdinger. All of New York City left to the three of you to keep safe? And all of you chemists? I'm surprised you didn't head straight to one of your labs to analyze the pill and see if you could figure out where it was made..."
Flash slaps himself once on the forehead. "I knew there was something I meant to do! Thanks, Joan, I can always count on you to keep me straight. But I promised you a date, so let's have some fun before I get back to business."
|The Sandman
|Rex "Hourman" Tyler
Flash: The nightclub is hopping and the dance floor is full of well-dressed young couples dancing to Artie Shaw and Glen Miller tunes (covered by the house orchestra, sadly). Dancing is a tricky business for Jay, having to hold himself back while appearing to cut loose. Still, Joan recognizes and appreciates the gesture and has a wonderful time. And, because of that, so does Jay.
Sandman: "I know how curious some playboys can be too," D.A. Belmont says with a wink, "but remember what they say about curiosity and the cat. I can tell you this much -- this Mr. X, whoever he is, is like a modern day Moriarty. He's got his fingers in everything dirty, here in New York and maybe even every state of New England. So tell your friend to get out of whatever business he's got himself in as fast as he can."
((Hourman post later))


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Damon Jones plays Point Guard...thus moving Dwyane Wade to the 2 spot. Another loss for the Knicks...Better chance for us to keep to our first round draft pick!
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Damon Jones plays Point Guard...thus moving Dwyane Wade to the 2 spot. Another loss for the Knicks...Better chance for us to keep to our first round draft pick!
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
crawford needs to step up i havent seen a really big game from him in a while just solid or below average c- for his standards play
I think he was one of the big reasons for the loss in Seattle. If we can get his shots to fall, we will get more spacing and chances for others to shoot. I think if jamal gets 20 + we win.Originally Posted by pbjb14
were going to lose, just like i said in the seattle post we cant defend the three ball as we see in the lakers, pheonix, seattle, miami games and this is another one of those sits. miami will once again beat us with the threes of wade, jones and jones thats if we decide not to defend. Plus Shaq...yea i dont see Kurt getting the edge on that one, even if he runs around and shoots that 15 footer, shaqs still 7-2. Malik can defend shaq decently as we have saw in past SA/LA playoff games...
jamal is not putting up big numbers cause hes not taking 20+ shots per night. hes looking around passing. and looking for a decent shot. thats what he should do. thats what we complain he doesnt do and now that hes not doing it were complaining about that?
Still want that first round pick...so lose im happy. win ill be mediocre.
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
The knicks are gonna pull off an amazing win tonight and that success is going to catapult them into a nice winning streak.
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yeah, we may have the pick and roll, but like nyknicks15 said, the heat have three point threats and shaq... and that beats pick and roll anyday.. i cant see us winning unless we are consistent on the offense end, and dont let any one person on their team put up a great all around game
did anyone notice tim thomas has 4 inches over his guy ... i think if the knicks exploit that and tim thomas gets mid twenties like 25 at least then they can win.... another important thing is kurt thoams to play over 30 minutes and not get foul trouble
yeah, thats because sweetney and KT switched... i have to say as i first saw that sweetney/shaq matchup i was very concerned, and scared, however after the early fouls from both players, it is no longer a factor (knock on wood)
halftime report: no knicks in double figures yet were still playing really really well. Like clyde said its been a game of runs, knicks have been down by a lot twice but got back into it. shaq has missed 8 freethrows and to of them were called lane violations. crawford is passing like jason kidd out there
Stupid f****n Knicks. They lose again. There 10 point lead taken away. F**k you Trevor Ariza, and f**k you Herb Williams. Should have kept Malik in the game. The Knicks are all a***oles. Trevor is a s*n of a b**ch. That rookie don't know how to play defense. Kurt Thomas is a s***head. Why the f**k would you move that back for the jumper. F*ck all of the Knicks!!!!!
The Knicks have no more hope. Isiah Thomas is a m*********in gay a**. Make yoru damn shots! All of the Knicks except Jerome Williams and Malik Rose, are b******s!!!!!
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ARE YOU SERIOUSLY BLAMING ARIZA FOR THAT LOSS?? wow, did you even watch the game.. Ariza was playing amazing defense on Wade, however he canned an unstoppable shot, no one, absolutely no one in the league would have had a better shot at defending that, unless you're a 7-6 Andre Kilerinko...It was thanks to bad shot selection at the end from us, a couple lucky calls for miami, and good shots from miami... please, dont even mention Ariza as a factor..
You obviously don't know what your talking about. Ariza played perfect defense in that situation and Wade hit a Jordan-like shot.Originally Posted by IVERSON's3>Marbury's
Why are you blaming Isiah Thomas for the game? And the Knicks played there hearts out for this game and ot just came down to us not being able to hit shots. We showed hustle and desire to win but just couldn't get that shot when we most needed it.
You need to chill out over one loss. True,it might have cost us a playoff spot but don't blame the whole orginization.
"One Team, One New York"
dont get me wrong guys...i ridicule peoples opinions, i argue with them, sometimes i trash them...but I never ridicule a person for expressing their opinions on this site....but for this occasion ill have to change that way of life....
IVERSON...you dont know what your talking about, your fake cussing over something as little as one loss. we dont need the playoffs (we need that lottery pick) and your blaming Isiah for nothing. You can blame Isiah on a lot of things (if your a hater) but a loss? thats ridiculous. i must of missed the part where Isiah ran on the court dancing the dirty bird and punched Shaq in the face causing us a game losing technical foul...did anyone else see it? Ariza is a good player and still is. i cant see where he messed up here?...crawford if anyone is the blame (3-11) but i dont even think hes the blame...they played a good game...oh and f everyone except Malik and JYD? well ill give u Malik...but even tho i like JYD i seem to have missed his part in this game...all i saw was his 5 minutes, 1 basket, and 2 Personal fouls...IVERSON SIR YOU are the f***ing s***head.
annnnnnnnnnd breathe... ...have to run back to my anger management class peace.....(i think u should join me IVY)
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
No!!! F*** YOU MARBURY's3>IVERSON's BIATCH!!
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2011-12: Atlantic Sun Conference Scholar ... Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team ... Appeared in 33 games with five starts...averaged 2.9 points per game with 14 steals and nine assists...drained 25 three-pointers and shot 34.2 percent (25-73) from beyond the arc...played 27 minutes and tied her career-high with 14 points at ETSU (Feb. 23)...nine points in Dec. 17 win over USC Upstate...eight points in win over Lipscomb (Feb. 11).
2010-11: Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team...Played in 30 games with starting assignments in the season's first seven games before coming off the bench in her last 23 appearances...season-high eight points in season-opening home win over Saint Leo (Nov. 13)...six points at FGCU (2/21/11) on two for two three-point shooting...averaged 2.0 points per game.
2009-10: Atlantic Sun All-Academic Team...appeared in 21 games with one starting assignment...averaged 3.3 points and 1.2 rebounds per game...scored 14 points in her collegiate debut at Florida (Nov. 14)...got the start three days later in home opener vs. Saint Leo, pulling down a season-high six rebounds in that game...seven points in Jan. 14 contest at ETSU, her first after missing the previous eight games with a foot injury.
High School: Played for Head Coach Rick Ferkel at Bexley (Ohio) High School...Second Team All-State honoree in 2007-08 after leading BHS to a Mid-State League championship....2007-08 MSL Player of the Year... set the Bexley single-game scoring record with 41 points on January 6, 2009...scored 30 points or more three times in 2008-09...also named Honorable Mention All-State in 2006-07...averaged 18 points and five rebounds per game in 2007-08...averaged 22.3 points per game as a senior in 2008-09...Division II First Team All-State...MSL Division Ohio Player of the Year... Honor Roll student throughout her scholastic career...earned an Ohio State University Martin Luther King Outstanding Academic Performance Award.
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Dodgers get swept in St Louis. Deuce, the Four year Dodger fan
The four year old Deuce sits in the Left Pavilion with his mom and dad. Late in the game, between innings, he comes down from his seat and dances. We love watching him dance and do his routine like he has a guitar on his little hands. He is often put on the big screen that now everyone including the players know him. He gets quite a round of applause.
Here is Deuce with Jeff Weaver in the background.
With Jeff Weaver in the background, I asked him how does Jeff smiles:
Here is Deuce showing his dancing moves:
Here is Deuce and I during BP prior to one of the games against the Yankees. This is the game Jane of Confessions of a she-Fan attended.
Deuce with Jeff Weaver in the back.
I found Deuce and his dad at the All-Star FanFest.
Dodgers got swept at St Louis. It reminded me of my last trip to ST Louis in 2006 when the Dodgers also got swept on a four game series. Padilla should have won that game. The bullpen just could not hold on to that win.
Here is Linda and I in 2006 representing the Blue in a sea of red.
Dodgers return home to play three games with the Giants and a four game series with the Mets! I hope they play better at home! James Loney Boblehead is Tuesday.
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Deuce is adorable! Sorry about your sweep – no fun having that happen – but hopefully your "bums" will play better at home.
What I remember is that after a tough loss, they do come back with a good game. But I don't know…they called up James McDonalds from Triple-A for tonight's game. Either way, I'll be at the stadium starting tonight!
I hope they don't (but they probably will)!
Nothing worst than losing when you think is in the bag. I need a good win to get that off my mind.
We are bringing JMAc from triple A for the game. I just hope JMac has found his MOJO in Albuquerque. We need a win!!!
Deuce looks like a cute kid. I never saw him do his act. Is there a link somewhere that you can post where I can see him do his thing.
Is the "don't stop believing" guy still doing his thing in the eight inning. I remember seeing him when I was there for last years NLDS. I thought he was great.
Well I hope we can continue our dominance over the NL West starting with tonight's game. Emma I'm counting on you to get the Bums going. As we use to say in Brooklyn, "Leave us moider the Jints"
he's so adorable! Ahh I saw the extra inning game😦 Don't worry we lost the same day in an extra inning game as well. Nothing worse than losing in extra innings😦
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I'll see if I can find a video or I'll make one myself. I like the "moider the Jints!" lol. I'll tell that Mike who sits a few rows from me and is from Brooklyn.
Duece is the…well, Boy!
Always love it when young fans get intothe game at that age. Always a thrill to see their eyes light up when as ball is given to them, or they get a great accolade like getting on the Jumbotron.
Who knows, he might grow up to be a regular fixture at Chavez Ravine in the future.
Could get as popular as the old country guy during the Rays "Cotten-eyed Joe" dancing segment.
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Yes, I see our beach towels from that St. Louis episode made it on here! I liked both of those designs for the towels. Wish I had the VLD one myself.
That was a four-game nightmare and it was repeated four years later! At the time we lost those four in 2006 we were 8 games under .500, I think, and still came back to tie for best record in the division at the end of the season.
RaysRenegade, we don't have a "Jumbotron" at Dodger Stadium, it's "DodgerVision"! 🙂 And yes, it is always great to see a kid get into the game at that age. I love it. Reminds me of me taking my nephew to his first MLB game in 1993.
Deuce got a signed baseball by Manny! That was cool of Manny to do that! Deuce is a regular now on Dodgervision and we all love to see him there! Other kids are copying him but there is only one Deuce!
haha. See? that picture made it here! I'll look for your kitty picture.
I got extra tickets form a friend that can't make the game but he does want this BBH. Is James Loney Bobblehead tonight so I'll be scanning several tickets to get the bbH. getting there early for BP, god willing.
I haven't been to St.Louis since 1987. I need to get back there!
DUECE is the best! Give him my regards. I'd like to see him in a little Bums outfit.
Hey Mike! Our teams meet up starting today!


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Home List of Titles Glucose enhancement of recognition memory: differential effects on effortful processing but not aspects of 'remember-know' responses
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- Glucose enhancement of recognition memory: differential effects on effortful processing but not aspects of 'remember-know' responses
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- The administration of a glucose drink has been shown to enhance cognitive performance with effect sizes comparable with those from pharmaceutical interventions in human trials. In the memory domain, it is currently debated whether glucose facilitation of performance is due to differential targeting of hippocampal memory or whether task effort is a more important determinant. Using a placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover 2(Drink: glucose/placebo) x 2(Effort: ±secondary task) design, 20 healthy young adults' recognition memory performance was measured using the 'remember-know' procedure. Two high effort conditions (one for each drink) included secondary hand movements during word presentation. A 25 g glucose or 30 mg saccharine (placebo) drink was consumed 10 min prior to the task. The presence of a secondary task resulted in a global impairment of memory function. There were significant Drink x Effort interactions for overall memory accuracy but no differential effects for 'remember' or 'know' responses. These data suggest that, in some circumstances, task effort may be a more important determinant of the glucose facilitation of memory effect than hippocampal mediation. This article is part of a Special Issue entitled 'Cognitive Enhancers'.
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(Bluefield)—When its Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) licensure passage rate dropped below 80% last year its Bluefield campus, Bluefield State College developed and assertively implemented an action plan for improving BSC students' success rate on the exam. The BSC program was one of three associate degree nursing programs from colleges in West Virginia to be placed on provisional approval for the next year by the West Virginia Board of Nursing at its March 23, 2012 meeting. BSC's ADN program is offered on the College's Bluefield campus and in Beckley, and the Board action affects only the Bluefield campus program.
The plan, approved by the State Nursing Board last September, includes the following strategies:
1) Focus review testing has been implemented, requiring students to take licensure examination review tests prior to completing the program;
2) Review courses administered at the end of students' final semester have been upgraded, and successful completion of these exit exams are required to complete the course, and;
3) All courses are reviewed during each semester, with students receiving specific remediation to address learning gaps.
"It is important to note that the State Nursing Board action granted provisional approval of our Associate Degree Nursing program and does not constitute probationary status, nor does it affect students currently in the program," observed Angela Lambert, Dean of the BSC School of Nursing and Allied Health. "The Board will review our status in one year to affirm that our licensure passage rate has improved."
"The BSC ADN program is fully accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission, and this status is not currently impacted by the State Board action," Dean Lambert continued. "We recognize the importance of improving our licensure passage rate and our Associate Degree Nursing program director has worked closely with the State Board of Nursing since last September to address this matter."
"The Provost, Dean of the School of Allied Health and Nursing, and Associate Degree Nursing program director have been aware of this challenge since last September and have taken definitive, focused action to improve our students' success rate on the exam," added Dr. Lewis Jones, BSC Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
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Celery Root and Cabbage Slaw with Chicken
Recipe Summary
Crisp and refreshing salad.
Recipe Servings: 4 portions
Recipe Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Recipe Cook Time: 0 minutes
1 medium-large celery root, outer rind peeled off; shredded
3 carrots, peeled and grated (remove excess liquid)
1 small head napa cabbage, shredded
1/2 small head purple cabbage, shredded
2-3 chicken breasts, cooked, chilled and shredded
2-3 scallions, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces, on the bias
1/8 cup toasted almond slices
Lucini® Delicate Cucumber and Shallot Artisan Vinaigrette
Combine all ingredients in large salad bowl. Mix until lightly coated with the vinaigrette.
Allow to rest in fridge for 2-3 hours. Toss each hour or so, add more dressing as needed. Serve.
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Lillard 'Rules'
Matthew Lillard rides an acting career wave while casting an eye toward directing with 'Fat Kid Rules the World'
By Carl Kozlowski 10/25/2012
Growing up in the Orange County city of Tustin, actor Matthew Lillard considered himself an outsider. In fact, it was precisely that feeling that drove him into the profession he's been successfully working in for nearly two decades.
But after riding the rollercoaster so many other actors face — bursts of stardom interspersed with periods during which parts are a little less meaty — Lillard, who now lives in Pasadena, has developed a reputation as a highly energetic performer, one who's now determined to build a new career as a director.
Lillard's debut feature film, "Fat Kid Rules the World," opened in two Los Angeles theaters two weeks ago. It will receive much wider exposure via cable TV systems' Video On Demand (VOD) services nationwide starting today.
"You don't become an actor in high school because you're an unbelievable football player, but because you're lost," Lillard says. "Drama was a haven, a place to be. I'm glad it took 10 years to make this movie. All kinds of other movies could have been my first directing job, but I wanted this."
It did, in fact, take a decade for Lillard to bring his adaptation of K.L. Going's highly popular and critically acclaimed novel of the same name to the screen. He related to the book's tale of a misfit fat kid in high school who suddenly has his world opened up when a punk rocker classmate gives him a chance to play drums in his band. That is, until the fat kid's dad tries to interfere because he's afraid of the influence the punk is having on him.
Lillard discovered the book when he was hired to record the audio-book edition 10 years ago and thought that Going "is just a great writer." He had been selected for the job partly because of his own cult-favorite role in a 1998 indie teen film called "SLC Punk!" in which he delivered a stunning performance encompassing pathos, pissed-off vigor and occasionally sheer joy in that film's tale of a blue-haired Mohawked kid trapped inside Salt Lake City, the squarest major city in America.
"Right now, in terms of my career, 'SLC Punk!' is the one thing I can hang my hat on and is my crowning glory as an actor," says Lillard, who's nonetheless much better known to the general public as one of the two teen killers in the original "Scream" film, and for playing Shaggy as both a live-action character and his cartoon voice for the past decade in "Scooby-Doo" films and cartoons. "I don't get a chance very often to be in every frame of a film. Ninety-nine times out of 100, if I get to do that, it's not that great of a film. But we made the most of that movie," he says of "SLC Punk!"
"(Director) James Merendino is a huge influence on me as a director because of his energy and ability to think outside the box," Lillard continues. "I was a young actor, had some money, though I've never been rich, but I was just coming off a hit with 'Scream.' It was the purest part of my life. I was young, dumb and full of all the wrong kinds of stuff, but it all came together perfectly."
Lillard was forced to make "Fat Kid" on an extremely low budget of just $750,000. He raised $158,000 for its marketing budget via the online crowd-funding service Kickstarter. But Lillard was determined to do the book justice, because he feels there are far too few teen books and movies these days that even aspire to the level of emotional resonance that propelled the late writer-director John Hughes' films to perpetual-favorite status.
"I definitely am a product of the '80s, and grew up on John Hughes films," recalls Lillard, now 42. "I remember where I was when I saw 'The Breakfast Club' the first time. They're definitely gems and definitely influenced me, but I didn't watch them before making this film, because they're really part of my DNA. I think there have always been movies made for teenagers, and some are wonderful, but some have werewolves, some are condescending and just focused on sex.
"Every once in a while you'll get a script that respects what kids are — respectful storytelling with truthful stories," he continues. "I can't think of another group more important to tell the truth about. They need great stories more than anyone, because they're still being shaped. And we're, unfortunately, not making those films very often."
The key to the power of "Fat Kid" as a film hinges not only on a moving story and Lillard's solid direction, but on the affecting lead performance of Jacob Wysocki, a genuine overweight teen who made an equally impressive debut last year starring opposite John C. Reilly in another micro-budget film, "Terri," shot in Altadena.
"I think that Jacob's a fantastic actor," says Lillard. "He happens to be a big kid, but I don't think it has anything to do with the fact that he really holds the screen and is pound for pound a movie star. He is funny but also has a unique stillness in his performance. He brings a skill and depth to his performance that I'd put against anyone in movies now. He's incredible and totally defies the clichés of the fat clown."
Lillard scored his first feature-film role in yet another cult favorite in 1994, writer/director John Waters' "Serial Mom," playing the teenage son of the titular killer played by Kathleen Turner. His wired energy in that production immediately caught the eye of one of cinema's greatest horror directors, Wes Craven, when Craven was looking for a charismatic actor who would shock audiences if revealed to be a killer.
His combination of sarcastic charm, vibrant energy and brilliantly catchy way with the now-famous line "Baby, it's a scream!" landed him the role. But while he made "SLC Punk!" as a result, few of his other choices — often playing against one of his real-life best friends, Freddie Prinze Jr. — resonated with critics or audiences.
His work as Shaggy has been the closest thing to a steady gig most actors can hope for, as Lillard has spent the past three years recording new animated adventures every Wednesday afternoon. But while that role has paid the bills during a relatively dry stretch of small indie gigs, Lillard is currently riding a second career wave as an actor after turning in a stellar supporting performance as the secret lover of George Clooney's wife in last year's Oscar-winning film "The Descendants."
"I think 'The Descendants' was the best film of last year, and that [co-writer/director] Alexander Payne is the best director we have in America," says Lillard. "In going with Alexander, he says he hired you to be you. He doesn't really add a lot or guide you too much. He steps back and lets you do your thing. He takes a long time in casting, but by the time you get there, he wants you. He's pretty keen to let you do your thing."
Lillard parlayed that role, in which he managed to make what could have been a simple jerk into a surprisingly sympathetic one, into a spotlighted turn in the recent Clint Eastwood film "Trouble with the Curve." In it, he plays a baseball executive eager to find any excuse to cut an octogenarian baseball scout played by Eastwood from his team's payroll, yet winds up getting cut instead.
"It's definitely fun any time you get fired in a movie at the end of a film and the audience cheers, so you know you're doing something right," Lillard chuckles. "I worked with Clint and see how his set works, and even though he didn't direct, he had a lot of say in how the set runs. He says it's his last film, and it's exciting to be a part of that. It's nice to be in a film you know people are going to see and will be out there for a long time."
Looking toward his own ever-brightening future, Lillard says "directing is all I want to do." As such, he's currently "on the run" with his film and "using every single aspect of social media to promote it."
"I've been in plenty of movies, terrible movies, and it's part of my job to sell those films, and you do it because it's your job," says Lillard. "But this one, there're kids who need this movie, about somebody on the outside looking in, and they need to respond to it. It's business; make enough money so I can come back and make another one. That's really the goal."
Starting today, "Fat Kid Rules the World" is available on ITunes and Video On Demand.
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May Professional Learning Camp
The second Professional Learning Camp will occur during the final week of the program after the TECs have completed all required course work and field placements. This final Professional Learning Camp is designed to provide a forum for TECs to share and reflect on their professional year, to set personal professional goals, and to work with faculty and peers to develop knowledge and skills required for success in achieving a teaching position.
TECs present their Professional Teaching Portfolio for faculty and peers in a celebration of learning. As part of this sharing, TECs are encouraged to reflect on their learning through self and peer assessment activities. They participate in goal setting activities focussed on fostering a commitment to ongoing professional learning as articulated in the Standards of Practice for the Teaching Profession. As well, the findings and applications associated with the inquiry practised by the PDS staff, TECs and the faculty will occur on the Knowledge Sharing Day during the second Professional Learning Camp. Through these processes, the TECs prepare for the employment interview process with a particular focus on how their Professional Learning Portfolio can support that process.
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The UTEPCollege of Business Administration offers the only AACSB
Accredited business programs in the El Paso border region.
October 1, 2013
Elected officials and higher education leaders from across the country joined Excelencia in Education at the Liaison Capitol Hill hotel in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, Oct. 1, to honor The University of Texas at El Paso's doctorate in International Business program as one of America's best at increasing academic opportunities and achievement for Latino students.
UTEP's program was selected from among 165 competitors from 22 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico as one of 22 national finalists for the 2013 Examples of Excelencia recognition. Conceived and run by Excelencia in Education, this is the only national initiative to systematically identify, recognize, and catalogue evidence-based programs that improve Latino college success.
This is the third year in a row that Excelencia has honored a program in UTEP's College of Business Administration. Its M.B.A. program was named among the nation's best in 2011 and earned the top spot in 2012.
Approximately 20 percent of the 49 students enrolled in the doctoral program in international business are Hispanic. The program was started in 2004 and graduated its first student four years later. It has grown in popularity to the point where there is a waiting list to be accepted. Part of the reason is because Ph.D. graduates are being offered jobs at universities around the world.
"This recognition signals to our community in general and our Hispanic population in particular our commitment to improving the professional careers of our Hispanic students," said Fernanda Wagstaff, associate professor of management with the Robert E. and Jacqueline Skov Professorship in Business Ethics, and director of the college's Ph.D. program.
The Oct. 1 event, Celebraciòn de Excelencia, coincided with the release of the 2013 edition of "What Works for Latino Student Success in Higher Education," a collection of all 22 recognized programs along with evidence of their success. Through this annual process, Excelencia in Education continues to grow America's largest inventory of programs and strategies that education leaders, policymakers, and others tap into to accelerate degree completion among Latinos.
"As America's fastest growing minority, Latinos are a true asset for our country, and their educational success will be critical for the future economic success of all Americans," said Rep. Raúl M. Grijalva (Ariz.), chairman of the Education and Labor Task Force of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and member of the House Committee on Education and The Workforce. "By identifying and sharing these examples of how we can improve college success for Latinos, Excelencia in Education is helping ensure the future not only for the Latino community, but for the whole country."
Excelencia in Education is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit organization tasked with accelerating Latino student success in higher education. It has systematically reviewed more than 500 programs to identify and recognize more than 100 programs and departments that demonstrate with evidence that they effectively boost Latino enrollment, performance and graduation. This is the group's eighth annual release of Examples of Excelencia.
"As one of this year's national finalists, The University of Texas at El Paso is at the forefront of meeting the challenge of improving higher educational achievement for Latino students," said Sarita Brown, president of Excelencia in Education. "No longer should policymakers and institutional leaders ask how to improve college success for Latinos – we have the largest accumulation of proven examples and tested strategies that show them how. Today's question is do leaders have the will to put these practices into action."
To download "What Works for Latino Student Success in Higher Education," which includes detailed information about the programs recognized today, visit www.EdExcelencia.org.
"This compendium is a central component of the Examples of Excelencia initiative," said Deborah Santiago, vice president of Excelencia in Education and the publication's author. "By sharing what works, we hope to prompt educators and policymakers to challenge the current status of Latino achievement in higher education and inspire these decision makers to work to increase Latino student success."
Examples of Excelencia is the onlynational initiative to systematically identify and promote evidence-based programs and departments that effectively boost Latino enrollment, performance and graduation. The 2013 sponsors are ACT, Southwest Airlines, TG, USA Funds, Diverse Issues in Higher Education, EduK, Univision Communications, College Board, Inceptia and New Futuro.


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According to this article in the Sentinel, one of the burglars involved in the recent theft from Valley Churches United has been arrested.
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My son is 8 weeks old and I'm ready to pump one bottle (at least) a day so my husband can help out at least one feeding per day. I feed on demand and DS nurses for 10 - 30 minutes at a time every 1.5 - 4 hours, depending on naps, etc.
It takes forever to get any milk out. Last night, for example, I pumped (Medela hospital-grade pump) for 45 minutes and didn't even get 2 oz. I know my son is getting enough during nursing, doesn't seem overly hungry and his growth is terrific, but shouldn't I get more out when pumping? And when do I pump?! There seems no time for it, at this rate. (My son has serious reflux, which thank goodness is starting to resolve, but still must be kept upright ~30 min after each feeding.)
Any advice for a new pumper? I've tried all 4 sizes of the breast shields, different strengths from the pump, etc. All to no avail.
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Robert Green Ingersoll served in the Union army during the Civil War. As a veteran, he knew and appreciated the sacrifice his brothers in arms made for their country.
Ingersoll, who died in 1899, had this to say about fallen veterans:
"These heroes are dead. They died for liberty — they died for us. They are at rest. They sleep in the land they made free, under the flag they rendered stainless, under the solemn pines, the sad hemlocks, the tearful willows, the embracing vines. They sleep beneath the shadows of the clouds, careless alike of sunshine or storm, each in the windowless palace of rest. Earth may run red with other wars — they are at peace. In the midst of battles, in the roar of conflict, they found the serenity of death."
On Monday, we have an opportunity as a nation to formally remember our fallen heroes. Unfortunately, Memorial Day has become the unofficial mile post marking the start of summer across much of America. Others see it as a big day for shopping or a day off from work.
The sentiments of American writer Thomas Dunn English provide a better summation of the meaning of the day: "But the freedom that they fought for, and the country grand they wrought for, is their monument today."
In 2000, Congress passed the National Moment of Remembrance Act, asking all Americans to pause for at least a moment at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day to honor those who have fallen. According to the White House Commission on Remembrance, the idea for the moment was hatched when children touring Washington, D.C., were asked what Memorial Day means. They responded, "That's the day the pool opens."
At 3 p.m. Monday, we hope you take time from enjoying your freedom to honor those who have died to protect it.