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Corn, Nuke Dog ahead in #foodfight
Clubs showing their creativity in getting out the vote
By Danny Wild / MLB.com | May 20, 2013 9:00 AM ET
After five days, things are getting messy, and it's more than just chocolate syrup, Spam and fried onions.
MiLB.com's #foodfight, a battle of the Minor Leagues' unique, delicious and iconic ballpark concession items, has already produced some early front-runners. Toledo's Fantastic Freeze Sundae -- a full-sized batting helmet filled with basically every item found in an ice cream shop -- leads the voting in the Gutbuster category, owning the slimmest of edges over West Michigan's mammoth Fifth Third Burger.
#foodfight, if you haven't voted yet (vote early and often), takes 64 items (or behemoth entrees, to be more correct) found at Minor League Baseball stadiums and submits them to fans for voting, split into four categories: the aforementioned Gutbusters, Hogs 'n' Dogs, Local Legends and Scrumptious Sandwiches. Fans vote as often as they'd like for an item each in each category on MiLB.com and Twitter (the latter by including #foodfight and the team or item name). Fans who vote can enter a sweepstakes whose grand prize winner gets a trip for four to the ballpark of the winning food item, including airfare, hotel accommodations, game tickets and a food voucher so they can taste the winner.
Right now, the destination of that trip is up in the air, but a strong candidate is the Durham Bulls with their Nuke Dog, created and named to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Bull Durham. The Nuke Dog owns a commanding lead in the Hogs 'n' Dogs category, while the Lancaster JetHawks' gourmet Grilled Tri Tip Sandwich has a narrow edge on the Gwinnett Braves' Knucksie in the sandwich bracket.
The Lehigh Valley IronPigs, among the most well-supported club in the Minors in fan attendance, have early bragging rights with its Aw Shucks Roasted Corn getting the most overall votes while leading the Local Legends category. The 'Pigs' corn dish is no ordinary cobb -- it features locally grown ears of sweet corn brushed with butter and a secret blend of Southwest spice and parmesan cheese. The Bristol White Sox have been heavily promoting its Grand Slam Pie via Twitter, and that item currently ranks second in voting for the bracket.
Bristol's Twitter campaign isn't the only example of teams going door to door for support -- the Buffalo Bison set up a campaign for its Fried Bologna sandwich. The campaign claims that the Blue Jays affiliate produces the best food in Western New York (the dish ranks No. 4 in voting). The Louisville Bats have taken a simpler approach: through the magic of Twitter, fans can vote by simply retweeting a message about the dish. The Bats' scored at least 100 votes for their Pork Chop Sandwich with that method.
State College has taken perhaps the most elaborate approach to promoting its Spam-topped pizza with a full video spoof from the ballpark:
There was also a touching message of support among Brewers-affiliated mascots when Bernie Brewer, the iconic mustachioed, slide-riding Milwaukee mascot asked fans to throw their votes behind Class A Wisconsin's Fang's Venom Burger, a favorite of Timber Rattlers mascot Fang T. Rattler:
I voted for @timberrattlers Venom Burger in the @milb #FoodFight! Help my friend @fang_t_rattler out! ow.ly/l9dte- Bernie Brewer (@Bernie_Brewer) May 17, 2013
Fans aren't the only ones following along, either. USA Today made its picks for #foodfight, with Montgomery's Aloha Burger, Myrtle Beach's Chicken Bog Balls, Northwest Arkansas' Funnel Dogs and Corpus Christi's The Babe earning top nods.
Mashable highlights eight of #foodfight's dishes, including Missoula's made-to-order Bats and Balls and Fang's Venom Burger again. ESPN.com's Darren Rovell is spreading the word, while the Sports Business Journal calls the contest "food porn."
Again, each vote for your favorite items enters you for a chance to win a trip of a lifetime to sample these fried delights with three of your closest friends. Other #foodfight sweepstakes prizes include four tickets to a Minor League game of your choice and a Minor League Baseball prize pack.
Fans can vote and enter the sweepstakes on Twitter: simply follow @MiLB, tweet the hashtag #foodfight, and include the name of the team or food item you wish to vote for. Retweets count as well. Vote as many times as you like via both methods -- Round One runs until May 29 and the Final Round takes place May 30-June 6.
So, are you hunrgy yet? It's time to vote.
Danny Wild is an editor for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues or its clubs.View More


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In the mid-21st century, Zefram Cochrane's invention of the "fluctuation superimpellor" – later called "warp drive" – changed the course of history. But Earth was hardly in rosy times – the Optimum Movement, a new Nazi-like movement, was on the rise, and war was brewing back home. Though the Optimum was destroyed in World War III, traces of it lived on, evading death itself and pursuing Cochrane across time.
Summary Edit
- From the back cover
- At last! The long awaited novel featuring both famous crews of the Starships Enterprise in an epic adventure that spans time and space.
- Captain Kirk and the crew of the USS Enterprise NCC-1701 are faced with their most challenging mission yet – rescuing renowned scientist Zefram Cochrane from captors who want to use his skills to conquer the galaxy.
- Meanwhile, ninety-nine years in the future on the USS Enterprise-D, Picard must rescue an important and mysterious person whose safety is vital to the survival of the Federation.
- As the two crews struggle to fulfill their missions, destiny draws them closer together until past and future merge – and the fate of each of the two legendary starships rests in the hands of the other vessel...
The book begins with an aged James Kirk, ready to retire from Starfleet, visiting the Guardian of Forever one last time. The Guardian has been inactive since a few years after he discovered it, (TOS: "The City on the Edge of Forever") and a researcher there requests that he ask it a question. He does, and it doesn't respond. But when the researcher walks away, leaving Kirk alone with his regrets, he whispers the word "Why?", and the Guardian answers.
Zefram Cochrane has just returned from his historic first warp flight – to Alpha Centauri and back in just eight months. His friend and patron Micah Brack warns him that the Optimum – a militaristic political movement bent on the eradication of any person deemed genetically and/or ideologically "inferior" – has taken an interest in his work, and that a high-level officer, Colonel Adrik Thorsen, will arrive in a few hours. Brack explains that he's about to release the warp research he funded, royalty-free, because he believes the Optimum's rise will result in a bloody, planet-levelling war, and he wants extrasolar colonies established well before then. He arranges for Cochrane to be taken to a secret lab where he can continue his research outside the Optimum's grasp.
Nearly twenty years later, Cochrane returns to Earth. The Optimum has taken power across most of the civilized world, suspending the Constitution in the United States, imprisoning the British royalty, and everywhere making sure to "contain" nonoptimals. Thorsen captures Cochrane and demands that he explain how to build a "warp bomb."
During early research on the warp drive, an accident caused an antimatter explosion. Everything within eighteen meters of the equipment disappeared without even a trace of radiation. The diameter was determined by the laws of physics and couldn't be changed – but Thorsen refuses to believe that.
Cochrane eventually escapes, nearly killing Thorsen in the process – making him suboptimal. With prosthetic enhancements, Thorsen survives World War III and comes after Cochrane in his old age, killing the scientist's wife. Cochrane flees his home in the Alpha Centauri system and disappears.
Eventually Cochrane winds up on the planetoid Gamma Canaris N, having been rescued by the Companion.
Years later, the Enterprise, under command of Captain Kirk, is called to answer for a mysterious transmission from a person who appears to be Nancy Hedford, who was thought to be dead. The Enterprise discovers that Cochrane has been kidnapped by the Optimum. They rescue Cochrane, and eventually begin to head toward a black hole to escape the Optimum.
Meanwhile, Picard's crew has been working to acquire what they believe to be a Borg artifact from a Ferengi in a Romulan warbird, eventually learning the artifact is in the possession of Romulans who want to trade it for assistance in leaving the Romulan Star Empire. After some brief interference by a loyal Romulan warbird, the Enterprise takes possession of the artifact in its shuttlebay.
After study, the artifact is determined to be a fake with the exception of a Preserver artifact within it. That artifact is hooked into the ship's computer and promptly infects it with a worm program, causing the ship to change course towards the same black hole Kirk is going to in the past, and flooding the ship with anesthizine gas. The program also has the ship expose the shuttlebays to vacuum, nearly killing Picard, Geordi La Forge, and Wesley Crusher, who were put into a shuttlecraft by Data to save them. Using the shuttle to make their way to the bridge while having taken an antidote to the gas, Data attempts to disable the program but becomes infected himself. Afterwards, he tells the others to call him Thorsen and threatens to kill anyone who disobeys him.
Arriving at the black hole, they find the Oberth-class USS Garneau there already. The captain of the Garneau says that they are there to retrieve a "special science package" from the black hole, which was put there 99 years ago. Thorsen, who wants to enter the black hole, orders Worf to destroy the Garneau, but he refuses and Thorsen seizes the tactical station and fires on the Garneau himself. This delays them long enough for the Enterprise to enter the black hole. Once inside, the Crushers are able to shut Data's body off.
In a strange twist of black hole physics, both Enterprises end up trapped inside the same black hole, time having been compressed. The two ships cannot communicate with each other in order to preserve the timelines. Eventually, the Enterprise-D is able to rescue Cochrane, and both ships escape the Optimum. Thorsen's consciousness is destroyed when Picard destroys an ancient artifact containing all that is left of him.
The Companion is dying, and the only way to heal her is to return to her planet. However, in this timeline, her planet has has been destroyed. With no other option, Cochrane and the Companion give in to death, in the form of a cloud of light. Picard and Beverly Crusher look rest in the peace they leave behind.
The story fast forwards to just after the Enterprise-D is lost on Veridian. Picard and Riker are on Titan, when Picard receives a letter that had been written to him before his birth. He discovers it is from Kirk, who is finally telling him the entire story.
The final scene is back at the Guardian, where we discover that the entire story was a revelation to Kirk, an answer to his question, "Why?"
Memorable quotes Edit
"How surprising. I thought he would be the stiff-upper-lip type. 'So sorry to bleed on your carpet.' That sort of thing."
- - Colonel Adrik Thorsen
"Ramming speed!"
- - Jean-Luc Picard
"When Starfleet hears about this, I don't know if they're going to give you a medal or a court-martial"
- - Riker to Picard
"Though we have drawn on established Star Trek lore for many of the events in this book, we must add that much of the early history of the Federation, and Cochrane's adventures prior to and after inventing the warp drive, are extrapolations solely of our own creation and thus could be superseded by official adventures in the years to come."
- - the authors, in their "Acknowledgements" section
Background information Edit
- The audiobook version was abridged by George Truett.
- This book was written before Star Trek: First Contact was ever conceived, and much of the future history it laid out was seemingly invalidated by that movie, although Federation's events could work with those of the film, assuming that a few of the novel's 21st century-era dates are realigned with those in First Contact.
- The Optimum Movement, responsible for the launching of World War III in this novel's continuity, almost became canonized, in an unfilmed storyline developed for Star Trek: Enterprise's fourth season by series story-editors and Federation authors Judith and Garfield Reeves-Stevens.
- The novel was one of four to be re-released with an updated cover in late 2006 to honor Star Trek's 40th anniversary.
Cover gallery Edit
Characters Edit
- Canon characters listed below are linked to the main article about them. Non-canon characters are not linked, but those that recurred, appearing or being mentioned in more than one story, are defined further in Pocket TOS characters.. The story contains many Pocket TNG characters.
Regular and recurring characters Edit
Other characters Edit
- Adrik Thorsen
References Edit
- Nancy Hedford
- Flint
- 62nd Rule
- Algeron's Tears
- City of Utopia Planitia
- USS Excalibur
- Grigari
- J.P. Hanson
- McKnight
- USS Garneau
- Robert Wesley
- Tom Harris
- USS Lexington
- USS Excalibur
- Starbase 324
- Starfleet insignia
- One scene (pp 137-139 in the paperback edition) has a captive Cochrane explaining to villain Adrik Thorsen the principle behind warp drive. He starts by drawing a star and explaining that the line bisecting it represents light speed. He then draws a high, symmetrical curve, saying that it represents the infinite power needed to reach warp speeds under general relativity. Then he draws a much lower, asymmetric curve, with its peak after the imaginary light-speed line, stating that it represents the power usage of warp drive. The resulting graph strongly resembles the Starfleet emblem, especially as seen in TOS; later in the book, Captain Picard refers to the symbol as the "Cochrane delta".
- Titan
- Wolf 359
External link Edit
- Federation at Memory Beta, the wiki for licensed Star Trek works
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A 31-year-old tree trimmer was electrocuted in Rancho Palos Verdes over the weekend, officials said.
The unidentified man was working at 23 Packet Road near Abalone Cove about 2 p.m. Saturday when he apparently accidentally touched live power lines, said Sgt. Dean Docuyanan of the Lomita Sheriff's Station.
The resulting outage knocked out power to about 1,800 homes in the area after the incident.
Investigators from the state Division of Occupational Safety and Health as well as homicide detectives are probing the death.
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The LSU men's basketball team hits the court Tuesday night against McNeese State having overcome the loss of star big man Johnny O'Bryant to win Friday's opening game of the Johnny Jones era.
It is likely O'Bryant, who left the opener with less than eight minutes to play in the first half with an injury to his lower left leg, will remain sidelined when the Tigers tip off at 7 p.m. to continue a five-game homestand to start the season.
O'Bryant wore a protective boot on his left foot as he entered LSU's practice facility Monday afternoon.
"Until someone tells me different, it would be tough to say if we'll have him available Tuesday," said Jones, whose Tigers beat UC Santa Barbara 77-63 in his debut. "I think it would be a long shot for that to happen."
The good news for the Tigers (1-0) is that O'Bryant, a five-star recruit out of Mississippi two years ago who earned a spot on the coaches' preseason All-Southeastern Conference second team, is not expected to miss extensive time because of the injury.
The other good news, Jones said, is that reserves like junior forward Jalen Courtney will see more extensive action.
Junior Shavan Coleman, a 6-foot-5 guard/forward, will likely start alongside senior Eddie Ludwig in the post. Courtney and senior center Andrew Del Piero, a former walk-on, are the only bench players who have experience playing down low.
"The bright side is that the people we have available will probably play more minutes and play quality minutes," Jones said. "We're going to have to go to those guys. We need to see exactly how those guys will be able to respond in these situations."
O'Bryant began his sophomore season with a bang, scoring 13 points and grabbing eight rebounds in 11 minutes.
His injury reduced the Tigers to a small lineup that often included only one player taller than 6-5, but the Tigers still managed to build a lead of 21 points in the final minutes. They finished with 41 rebounds, one more than UC Santa Barbara.
"We can't pout," LSU point guard Anthony Hickey said. "We've got to keep it moving. We just look at it like Johnny's on the bench right now with foul trouble. We look forward to him coming back, but we've got to keep this train moving."
LSU faces a McNeese State team that played without its top two big men, both injured, in a 72-54 victory over Louisiana College on Friday.
The Cowboys (1-0) still had 40 points in the paint. But they were outrebounded 34-31.
LSU is meeting McNeese for the 21st time and will look to stay unbeaten in the series.
But it could be the last time the Tigers see the Cowboys for a while.
Jones and McNeese State coach Dave Simmons both hail from DeRidder and were high-school teammates when Jones was a freshman and Simmons was a senior. Jones said after Simmons left for Louisiana Tech, he took his old teammate's number 12 at DeRidder because he wanted to follow in the fellow point guard's footsteps.
This, however, will be the first time the two have crossed paths as head coaches.
Jones, who inherited his first LSU schedule from former coach Trent Johnson, said neither coach ever wanted to play the other.
"We've always talked about who would win if we did play," Jones said with a laugh. "But we've never played."
Two years after leading McNeese to the Southland Conference regular-season title and an NIT berth, Simmons will look to lead the Cowboys to one of the bigger victories in program history.
Jones said it will take a team effort from the Tigers. Especially if O'Bryant can't go.
"When I took this job, I knew I was coming here to make sure we built a winning program — not just a winning team," Jones said. "It's important you do it the right way. Johnny could have a future (in basketball) like anybody else, so we want to make sure we do the right things by him."
Tuesday's game will be the first of the Student Point Nights for LSU students to earn points for attending the game. LSU students receive free admission with a valid LSU ID.
Also, fans who attended the Mississippi State football game on Saturday can show their ticket at the ticket windows Tuesday and purchase a ticket for the basketball game at the discounted rate of $5.
CALDWELL, JONES TO SPEAK AT LUNCHEON: LSU women's basketball coach Nikki Caldwell will be the guest speaker Wednesday when she joins men's coach Johnny Jones at the November edition of the "Tipoff Lunch With Johnny Jones" at the L'Auberge Resort.
The luncheon buffet is open to the public at 11:30 a.m., and the program will begin at noon.
Caldwell will talk about her team's season-opening win over Wichita State and her upcoming road trip, while Jones will discuss his team's first two games with UCSB and McNeese State.
WOMEN'S FINAL FOUR TICKETS ON SALE: Individual all-session tickets to the 2013 NCAA Women's Final Four in New Orleans are now available on-line by logging on to www.NCAA.com/tickets.
All-session tickets will enable the ticket holder to watch the two national semifinal games, and the championship game. All games will be played at New Orleans Arena.


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Giambi to miss 3-4 weeks with rib fracture
(GOODYEAR, Ariz.) – Jason Giambi will miss the next 3-to-4 weeks with a non-displaced rib fracture on his right side.
The injury occurred on Friday, March 7, in Mesa, Ariz. when the Indians played the Chicago Cubs in a Cactus League exhibition game. Giambi was hit by a pitch thrown by Cubs right-hander Edwin Jackson in the third inning.
Due to the discomfort the injury caused, Giambi went for an X-ray that did not reveal any issues; however, over the last five days discomfort increased which prompted the Indians to conduct an MRI which revealed the non-displaced rib fracture.
The Indians announced that Giambi will return to hitting progression when he is asymptomatic. Giambi is expected to miss the next 3-to-4 weeks which could open up an opportunity for other bench player candidates in camp. The injury could create a chain-reaction which would give player's like Eliot Johnson, Nyjer Morgan, Jeff Francoeur or Matt Treanor a better opportunity to start the season with the big league club on March 31 in Oakland.
Giambi, 43, is the oldest active player in Major League Baseball.
While manager Terry Francona would not say whether he thinks this will impact whether Giambi starts the season with the Tribe, he did mention that March 31 is not the most important date of the season and seems to be an artificial deadline.
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Presidential announcement
April 12, 2017
Just moments ago, WMU's Board of Trustees formally voted to name Dr. Edward B. Montgomery the ninth president of Western Michigan University. We wanted you to be among the first to know.
Statement on President Trump's immigration executive order
Jan. 30, 2017
On Friday, President Trump signed an executive order banning all immigration from seven predominantly Muslim nations. Please join me in taking every proactive step possible to let all international students know that we as a university community welcome and support them.
President's Perspective
Jan. 9, 2017
The spring semester is upon us, and with the dizzying speed of events over the past few weeks, this promises to be an action-packed semester that unfolds quickly.
Statement on the Dec. 8 Off-Campus Shooting
Dec. 9, 2016
The University has learned that the victim of last night's shooting was a WMU student.
The Post-Election Bronco Spirit
Nov. 9, 2016
The people have spoken and elected Donald Trump as the nation's president. I ask, regardless of your political persuasion and candidate of choice, that you accept the election outcome in the Bronco spirit of civility, respect and courtesy.
An Election Message from President Dunn
Nov. 1, 2016
The 2016 U.S. presidential campaign ends Tuesday, Nov. 8. Earlier today, I taped a message, primarily for our students, simply asking that they take heart, keep this polarized election in perspective and plan to vote.
An Election Message from President Dunn
Nov. 1, 2016
The 2016 U.S. presidential campaign ends Tuesday, Nov. 8. Earlier today, I taped a message, primarily for our students, simply asking that they take heart, keep this polarized election in perspective and plan to vote.
State of the University
Sept. 30, 2016
President's Perspective
Sept. 6, 2016
Welcome back for the 2016-17 academic year. We're off and running—literally. I can't remember ever seeing a school year start at the pace of this one.
Orlando Shooting Statement
June 17, 2016
Late this week a rainbow flag was raised on a flagpole in the center of our campus. Once raised, it was promptly lowered to half staff—a symbolic move to honor those lost as a result of the June 12 mass shooting in Orlando.
Respecting Differences 2016: Bridging the Generational Divide
March 21, 2016
As stakeholders of Western Michigan University, we carry a collective responsibility for creating an environment where every person can be respected, appreciated, and have an opportunity to succeed.
WMU Alert System
Feb. 21, 2016
We're tremendously saddened by the senseless acts of violence that occurred Feb. 20 and join the wider Kalamazoo county community in its grief.
President's Perspective
Jan. 11, 2016
Welcome back for the start of the spring 2016 semester. A lot has happened over the past month, and we're poised to launch a semester full of accomplishment and celebration.
Reaffirming our values
Dec. 14, 2015
On Saturday, more than 1,800 of our students will graduate from Western Michigan University. Each of them will celebrate their individual achievements, and as a University, we will celebrate the success of the diverse academic community we have built.
WMU United Way Campaign
Nov. 18, 2015
With our WMU United Way campaign up and running, I want to thank you for your support and partnership. It really makes a difference!
An Opportunity to Reflect and Recommit
Nov. 15, 2015
The recent events on the University of Missouri campus have attracted national attention and led many, appropriately, to stop and reflect about substantive issues that still plague our society and additional change that is needed.
State of the University
Oct. 2, 2015
Good afternoon honorees, guests, community members, students, faculty and staff members. I'm very pleased you're here with us today to celebrate the accomplishments of our colleagues who exemplify the mission, vision, values, past accomplishments and potential of Western Michigan University.
President's Perspective
Sept. 8, 2015
We're off and running in what has been a high-profile start to the school year. The weeks leading up to the fall kickoff have been enjoyable. Today, however, marks the start of a new academic year and the fundamental work of the University. Welcome to the 2015-16 academic year.
President's Perspective
June 16, 2015
We are rapidly approaching the close of the 2014-15 academic and fiscal years. Just two weeks from now, we'll celebrate the success of our students with the year's final set of commencement ceremonies.
President's Perspective
March 16, 2015
For those of you who, like me, were able to get away for a few days over spring recess, welcome back. The weather is much better than when we left. For those of you who stayed on campus and made tracks getting to some of those back-burner projects, thank you.
Interim Sexual Misconduct Policy
Jan. 13, 2015
As I mentioned in a recent message to the campus community, now that our students are back on campus, it is time to roll out a new policy and set of procedures for addressing sexual misconduct. The move is part of our longstanding commitment to maintaining a safe campus.
President's Perspective
Jan. 6, 2015
Welcome back. I hope your holiday break was restful, joyful and full of opportunities to revitalize. The spring semester and upcoming year will be full of the kind of activity that will require energy, focus and commitment.
Thank You Faculty and Staff
Nov. 21, 2014
As we move toward the Holiday season, I want to again express my appreciation for all each of you does to make our campus the special place it is and for consistently demonstrating what makes Western Michigan University an outstanding institution.
United Way Campaign
Nov. 10, 2014
With our WMU United Way campaign well underway, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your support and partnership.
State of the University
Oct. 10, 2014
This is the transcript from the annual academic convocation where we gather to review accomplishments and focus on the new academic year.
President's Perspective
Sept. 2, 2014
Today is the first day of an academic year full of promise, energy and opportunity. Welcome back to all of you who have been away for the past many months and working on the various scholarly activities that make this the great institution that it is.
Improving our Campus Climate
June 17, 2014
Western Michigan University is committed to creating and fostering a working and learning environment in which all members of our community can thrive.
President's Perspective
April 25, 2014
We're literally in the final day of the spring semester, and for more than 2,700 of our students, commencement is no longer a dream but a reality that is just hours away. I hope many of you will be able to join us at Miller Auditorium tomorrow to help celebrate our core mission—student success.
Respecting Differences
March 20, 2014
As stakeholders of Western Michigan University, we carry a collective responsibility for creating an environment in which every person can be respected, appreciated and have an opportunity to succeed.
Announcement regarding the Western Michigan University School of Medicine
March 11, 2014
Our new School of Medicine will be named for Dr. Homer Stryker, a 1916 WMU alumnus and the founder of Stryker Corporation.
Budget for next fiscal year
Feb. 6, 2014
Yesterday, Gov. Snyder released his budget recommendations for the next fiscal year. He proposed an overall increase to the higher education appropriation of 6.1 percent.
President's Perspective
Nov. 12, 2013
While it seems like just a few weeks ago since I wrote about the start of the fall semester, we are now hurtling toward the end of the semester.
State of the University
Oct. 4, 2013
This is the transcript from the annual academic convocation where we gather to review accomplishments and focus on the new academic year.
Campus Climate Survey results
Sept. 18, 2013
During the 2013 spring semester, after many months of planning and thoughtful development, members of our entire campus community had the opportunity to share their perceptions and experiences through a Campus Climate Survey for Diversity and Inclusion.
President's Perspective
Sept. 3, 2013
Welcome to the fall 2013 semester and what promises to be a banner year in the history of our University.
WMU's birthplace will be preserved
May 16, 2013
The following viewpoint by WMU President John M. Dunn was published May 12 in the Kalamazoo Gazette.
Goldsworth Valley building plans
April 16, 2013
In a message to the campus community April 16, WMU President John M. Dunn announces his decision on the fate of a new student dining hall proposed for Goldsworth Valley.
Feedback sought on possible partnership
April 2, 2013
As we move forward as a research university, we must remain alert for promising ideas that will allow us to further enhance our institutional profile and add even greater value to the degrees our students earn.
Respecting Differences 2013
March 6, 2013
As stakeholders of Western Michigan University, we carry a collective responsibility for creating an environment where every person can be respected, appreciated and have an opportunity to succeed.
A New Year, A New Semester
Jan. 8, 2013
Welcome to the start of the spring 2013 semester. I always find the beginning of each new year and new semester to be exciting and full of promise for the future.
Happy Thanksgiving
Nov. 20, 2012
Thank you for all that you do to make Western Michigan University one of the nation's finest universities.
Veterans Day message
Nov. 7, 2012
This weekend marks our nation's annual observance of Veterans Day—a time for honoring all who have served our country in the military and for recognizing their sacrifices.
WMU United Way Campaign
Oct. 29, 2012
With only a few weeks left in Western Michigan University's 2012 United Way campaign, we are making excellent progress, but still are about 25 percent shy of our $300,000 goal.
State of the University
Sept. 21, 2012
This year, I deliver that assessment at a time of incredible energy and accomplishment. It is also a time when we have coalesced around a strategic plan and settled on language that describes the essence of this University.
WMU Campus Climate Study
Sept. 20, 2012
In the coming days, you will have the opportunity to share your views in a way that will help advance one of our University's strategic goals.
President's Perspective
Sept. 4, 2012
Welcome to the fall 2012 semester and the start of what will be another exciting year full of accomplishments!
Thank you for your support during the HLC visit
March 21, 2012
The team from the Higher Learning Commission has just completed its long-scheduled focused visit. I want to thank you for giving team members a warm welcome and for speaking with evident pride about our University community and our commitment to strategic planning.
President's Perspective
March 2, 2012
It's hard to believe it's already time for spring recess. The first half of the spring semester has been incredibly busy and a time of significant progress on a number of important issues and initiatives.
We have many exciting opportunities this semester
Jan. 9, 2012
Welcome back to what will be a packed and high-energy semester. We're off and running this week. As I look ahead, I am excited about the number of opportunities we'll have to come together as a campus to focus on important issues and strategic campus initiatives.
Reporting illegal and unethical activities
Dec. 8, 2011
This has been a fall rife with scandal and underlying tragedy for individuals connected with two of our sister institutions—Penn State and Syracuse. I write to share my views and opinions about the shortcomings illustrated in those situations.


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Woman dies in accident south of Cross City
Published: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 5:53 p.m.
Last Modified: Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 5:53 p.m.
A Dixie County woman was killed late Friday afternoon when she lost control of her car and hit a tree, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.
Dead is Dawn Renee Gardner, 49, of Horseshoe Beach, FHP reported in a press release.
The accident occurred about 5:17 p.m. on County Road 351 about 13 miles south of Cross City. Gardner was driving a 2010 Dodge four-door south on CR 351 when she lost control and drove onto the east shoulder.
FHP reported that the car began to overturn and hit a tree. Gardner was ejected from the car and died at the scene, FHP reported.
Gardner was not wearing a seatbelt, FHP said.
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CHICAGO -- The National Automatic Merchandising Association has released a briefing document that summarizes the progress it has made on the legislative front following its recent public policy conference on Capitol Hill.
Among the successes were previously announced visits by elected officials at the federal and state levels, including those by U.S. Congressman Tony Cardenas (D-CA) to Gourmet Coffee Service (Van Nuys, CA) and U.S. Congresswoman Martha Roby (R-AL) to Pepi Foods (Dothan, AL).
The briefing also details specifics of meetings with federal entities like the General Services Administration and the Environmental Protection Agency.
Taking part in the GSA meeting were NAMA president and chief executive Carla Balakgie; NAMA senior vice-president of government affairs Eric Dell; Nicky Gacos, president of the National Association of Blind Merchants; and John Fowler, Canteen, who is on NAMA's government affairs committee. Discussions focused on micromarkets and the recently released Health and Sustainability Guidelines for Federal Concessions and Vending Operations.
The EPA meeting, including Balakgie, Dell and several NAMA members, covered technical Energy Star specifications for coffee brewers.
Balakgie and Dell held meetings with offices of six members of Congress, most of whom serve on the House Financial Services Committee. Meetings on currency issues and the metallic makeup of coin provided an opportunity to discuss financial services issues related to the Durbin Amendment, as well as electronic payments.
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Billy Currington turns himself in following Georgia indictment
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Billy Currington has surrendered to police in connection with his indictment in Georgia.
Savannah's WSAV says the country star went to the Chatham County Jail to turn himself in on Thursday. The Chatham County Grand Jury indicted Currington Wednesday for allegedly making terroristic threats against Charles Harvey Ferrelle.
The country star was also indicted on a charge of abuse of an elder person, due to Ferrelle's age. The case stems from an incident near Tybee Island last week. Ferrelle claims Currington started screaming at him and threatened his life while he was carrying his customers on a boat tour.
While police responded to the incident, Currington was not arrested at the time.


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The Tall T, from a Leonard novelette, starred Randolph Scott and Richard Boone.
Jennie met Randolph Churchill in 1873 at a ball; three days later they were engaged.
Since then, Randolph dreamt of bring hundreds of thousands of people to Washington to speak with one voice for jobs and rights.
In 1917, Randolph Bourne pointed out how hard it is for America to fight limited wars for liberal aims.
Randolph listened in respectful silence, but entirely unconvinced.
"I found this address in the purse," said Randolph, producing it.
If Mrs. Randolph and her daughters were there, they had retired.
"The next day," faltered Randolph, expecting to hear her laugh.
It was on the second afternoon of headache and sore throat that Mrs. Randolph came to the rescue.
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BREAKING: Bath County Senator Creigh Deeds Stabbed, Son Killed
Sen. Creigh Deeds, D-Bath, is in critical condition after being stabbed in his home and his son Gus is dead from a gunshot wound, law enforcement sources told the Richmond Times-Dispatch this morning.
Deeds is being treated at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
Authorities said they are trying to determine the sequence of events at the Deeds home in Bath County early today.


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LOS ANGELES - Actor Thomas Gibson was arrested and booked into the Los Angeles Central Jail for suspicion of driving under the influence after he drove through a barricade set to keep cars off the course of an overnight half-marathon through downtown, a traffic sergeant said.
Gibson, 50, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. by the Los Angeles Police Department Central Traffic Division and booked at 1:37 a.m., according to booking information posted on the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department's Inmate Information website. The Julliard-educated Gibson is known for roles on CBS's "Chicago Hope" and "Criminal Minds" and for playing the character of Greg on ABC's "Dharma and Greg."
The barricades Gibson encountered were part of the inaugural "New Year's Race - Los Angeles at Night," which started at 9 p.m. Saturday. However, many downtown streets were closed starting 5 p.m. and remained closed until 6 a.m. today.
The event included a half marathon, a 5K race, a kids' fun run and a health and fitness expo on a zig-zag pattern of downtown landmarks between Staples Center, the Fashion District, the Broadway shopping district, City Hall, Chinatown and Dodger Stadium. Figueroa Street, 11th Street, Los Angeles Street, Seventh Street, Broadway, Main Street, Sunset Boulevard and Stadium Way were among the downtown streets closed for the event
Traffic on many surrounding streets was also jammed, according to witnesses.
Gibson was initially stopped for trying to drive through the closed area, but officers smelled alcohol on his breath and arrested him after he refused to take a breathalyzer test, according to media reports.
His bail was set at $15,000.


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Monday 3rd December 2012
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Two performances per night for what is set to be the hottest Christmas Show in town... be sure to book early to avoid disappointment!
Show Times:
1st house: Doors 5.30pm, Support 6.15pm, Motown Revue: 7.30-8.45, Doors Close 9pm. 2nd house: Doors 9.30pm, Motown Revue: 10.15-11.30pm, Late Late Set: Midnight-3am
As a tribute to some of the great artists that have recorded on Motown Records and the perfect show for your Christmas Celebrations, Natalie Williams and her Soul Family Band are back! They will be playing a selection of some of the best songs to come out of the Motown era, featuring the music of Smoky Robinson, Martha and The Vandellas, Gladys Knight, Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Jackson 5 and of course Stevie Wonder.
Joining her on stage will be her fantastic 10 piece band featuring 3 other vocalists, Brendan Reilly, Sharlene Hector and Tony Momrelle, who regularly bring the house down at the monthly Soul Family Sundays sessions.
A Short introduction to Motown Music
The year 1959, seemed to be a magical year. Not only was it the birth of the world renowned jazz club, Ronnie Scotts, or the making of one of the most influential jazz albums ever, 'Kind of Blue', but it was also the year Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy.
Motown played an important role in the racial integration of popular music, as it was the first record label owned by an African American to primarily feature African-American artists who achieved crossover success. In the 1960s, Motown and its soul-based subsidiaries were the most successful proponents of what came to be known as The Motown Sound, a style of soul music with a distinct pop influence.
Support: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars
+ support tonight: The Ronnie Scotts All Stars with Special Guest vocalists Emma Smith (Mon) and Natalie Williams (Tues)
Monday's band line up: Alex Garnett (tenor sax), James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Ed Richardson (drums).
Tuesday's band line up: is Alex Garnett (tenor sax), James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Chris Higginbottom
The Ronnie Scott's All Stars are comprised of some of the greatest talents on the U.K scene, including some of our most regular performers James Pearson (piano), Sam Burgess (bass) and Pedro Segundo (drums)
James Pearson:-
Musical Director at Ronnie Scott's and the owner of a ferocious piano technique coupled with a sense of musicality rarely heard, James Pearson is one of the most exciting musicians to have emerged from the U.K in the last 25 years. After working with him, the late jazz legend Sir John Dankworth declared: "James Pearson is an exceptionally gifted artist. His masterful playing makes him head and shoulders above the rest of his contemporaries. He shows signs of true greatness".
Sam Burgess:-
Double Bass Despite only being in his early 30's, already Sam is a stalwart of the UK jazz scene. As well as appearing on numerous film soundtracks such as 'Bridget Jones's Diary' and 'Hannibal'. Sam's thumping, pounding, relentlessly driving bass lines have been heard accompanying the likes of Bob James, Billy Kilson, Gary Novak, Joe Lock, Dave Kekowski, Guy Barker, Dave O'Higgins, Pete King, Gareth Williams, Claire Martin, Jim Mullen, Alan Barnes, Tim Whitehead, John Horler, Gwyneth Herbert, John Dankworth, The BBC Big Band and Robbie Williams.
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At 22 years old Pedro Segundo, Portuguese drummer joins the James Pearson Trio at Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club.
Born and raised in Lisbon, picked up the drums seriously at the age of eight starting studying classical percussion a year later. In June 2011 he graduates from Guildhall School of Music and Drama in Timpani and Classical Percussion. His musical ability combines a blend of styles creating a unique sound on the drum set. He has played regularly with Dennis Rollins, Femi Temowo, Mário Franco, Cleveland Watkiss and many other artists touring in festivals all around the globe.
Other regular performers include:
Dave Ohm (drums), Natalie Williams (vocals), Alex Garnett (sax), Nigel Price (guitar), Steve Rushton (drums), Polly Gibbons (vocals), Alistair White (trombone), Gary Baldwin (hammond), Al Cherry (guitar), Matt Home (drums), Alan Barnes (sax), Ralph Salmins (drums), Arnie Somogyi (bass), Mark Smith (bass), James Nisbet (guitar), Pete Long (sax), Gerard Presencer (Trumpet), Dave O'Higgins (sax), Alec Dankworth (bass), Steve Fishwick (trumpet) and others...
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Many students are heading back to school this month. College students as well as other renters are moving into rental apartments and houses across the state—some for the first time.
Being a renter comes with both rights and responsibilities. Renting can have a negative effect on your credit and financial future if you don't take it seriously.
Under North Carolina law, your landlord is generally responsible for keeping your rental unit safe and in good working condition. You are responsible for paying your agreed upon rent, and paying it on time.
The following information can help you better navigate the rental process:
Leases: A lease is a legally-binding agreement between the landlord and tenant. Make sure you read it carefully before you sign, as it can be difficult and expensive to get out of a lease once it's signed. If the landlord made promises about special pricing or rental terms, be sure they're included in the written lease before you sign it.
Renters insurance: Many landlords now require that tenants purchase renters insurance. Even if it's not required, renters insurance may be a good idea because it covers your personal property if it gets stolen or damaged.
Roommates: Be smart about who you choose as a roommate. Broken leases are all too common because people change their mind about living together. Unless you sign individual leases, you'll likely be responsible for the entire rent, not just your share, if your roommate moves out.
Automatic renewal clause: Know when your lease ends and what type and how much notice is required if you decide to move out. Some leases renew automatically unless you notify the landlord in writing that you intend to leave. Be sure to ask about this clause before you sign the lease.
Security Deposits: When you sign a lease, you'll most likely be asked to pay a security deposit, money held in reserve in case you fail to live up to the terms of the lease. Students sometimes have trouble getting this money back when they move out. We recently took action against a landlord who failed to return student renters' security deposits. When you move out, attend the inspection of the property so you can answer any questions about damage and protect yourself from having charges for normal wear and tear deducted from your deposit. Also, make sure your landlord has a forwarding address so he or she can return your deposit to you.
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Since 1997, incoming freshmen at ASU have been asked to read a book as part of their orientation to Appalachian State University. By participating in the Summer Reading Program, students establish a common experience with other new students.
This years selection, Born to Run, by Christopher McDougall, is an epic adventure that began with one simple question: Why does my foot hurt? In search of an answer, Christopher McDougall sets off to find a tribe of the world's greatest distance runners and learn their secrets, and in the process shows us that everything we thought we knew about running is wrong.
For information on this year's selection, and for related library resources, see the Library Guide to the Summer Reading Program. The author will be on campus September 15 2011: See the list of events.


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Are Kim & Kanye planning a secret wedding at Palace of Versailles?!
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Not to be outdone by any other celebrity couple, KimYe is reportedly planning to jump the broom at France's famous Palace of Versailles.
"Kanye has never been married and wants a big [wedding]," a source tells Us Weekly of the "Bound 2″ rapper, 36, who has a 6-month-old daughter, North, with his fiancee. Adds another insider: "They are not working with a budget."
Of course they're not!
This will be Kim's third wedding and his first, and in order to top her previous walks down the aisle and to give him bragging rights for eternity, they have got to pull of the wedding of the century.
Plus, when he proposed to Kardashian in October, he hired a 50-piece orchestra and rented out San Francisco's AT&T Park, which lit up with the words "PLEEEASE MARRY MEEEE!!!" on a giant screen. Talk about setting a high bar!
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Get an overview of this hotelMotel in Klamath Falls with free breakfast and free airport shuttle
Popular property highlights
Situated near the airport, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Klamath Falls Children's Museum, Klamath County Museum, and Baldwin Hotel Museum. Klamath Falls Skatepark and Favell Museum of Western Art and Indian Artifacts are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Property Features
A 24-hour business center, a seasonal outdoor pool, and laundry facilities are available at this motel. Free buffet breakfast is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and a free airport shuttle. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, RV/bus/truck parking, and a front-desk safe are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 107 rooms feature comforts like pillowtop beds and premium bedding, while conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves. Guests will also find free WiFi, cable TV, and coffee makers.
Guest Highlights
- High-quality beds
- Quiet location
- Breakfast
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Overall room comfort
- WiFi could've been better
Cimarron Inn Klamath Falls
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. This motel offers access to a 24-hour business center. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary to guests at scheduled times. This Klamath Falls motel also offers a seasonal outdoor pool, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- Free airport transportation
- Total number of rooms - 107
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Number of floors - 2
- Laundry facilities
- Free WiFi
- Free wired Internet
- Free self parking
- Train station pickup (surcharge)
- RV, bus, truck parking
- Year Built 1968
- 24-hour business center
- Number of buildings/towers - 2
- Free breakfast
- Outdoor seasonal pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi , Free wired Internet
Free self parking, RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Premium TV channels
- Premium bedding
- Private bathroom
- Access via exterior corridors
- Free weekday newspaper
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable TV service
- Free WiFi
- Pillowtop mattress
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6 AM and 9 AM.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the motel include a seasonal outdoor pool.
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Ecotours nearby
- Golf lessons available nearby
- Personal motorized watercraft on site
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
Hotel Policies
Check-in time ends at midnight
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Special check-in instructions:
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25.00 per pet, per week
- Dogs and cats only
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
No rollaway/extra beds available
No elevators
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 25.00 per pet, per week
Hotel Name
- Cimarron Inn
- Cimarron Inn Klamath Falls
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- Klamath Falls Cimarron Inn
- Cimarron Hotel Klamath Falls
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- Cimarron Motel Klamath Falls
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This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.


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Image Import: Homogenized Pore Scale Flow and Thermal Conduction
Application ID: 12211
You can now use image data to represent 2D material distributions or to identify regions with different materials by their color or gray scale. Images used in this way can have many origins such as scanning electron microscope (SEM), computed tomography (CT), or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
An important application of image import is for easy computation of equivalent volume-averaged material properties for highly inhomogeneous or porous materials. This includes properties such as conductivity, permittivity, elasticity, or porosity and allows for converting spatially distributed values to a single representative averaged value. Such equivalent material properties can then be used for simulations of larger structures avoiding detailed microscopic information. This modeling approach has several advantages such as avoiding the often difficult operations of image segmenting and image-to-geometry conversion. It also brings greatly simplified meshing, less memory usage, and shorter computation times--this can be particularly important when the same type of analysis needs to be repeated many times for different images.
An imported image is made available as a general COMSOL interpolation function that can be used for any modeling purposes.
Supported image formats are:
These two examples show applications of the new image import functionality in version 4.2a.
The first example shows how image import can be used to replicate the Pore Scale Flow example of the Subsurface Flow Module. A penalty friction force is applied as a distributed volume force to avoid flow in the solid part of the continuously represented material domain.
The second example shows how an equivalent thermal conductivity can be computed for the same porous structure but this time reinterpreted as an aluminum foam.
The original non-homogenized example from the Subsurface Flow Module is also made available in a version that can be used with the base package.
This model example illustrates applications of this type that would nominally be built using the following products:COMSOL Multiphysics®
however, additional products may be required to completely define and model it. Furthermore, this example may also be defined and modeled using components from the following product combinations:
The combination of COMSOL® products required to model your application depends on several factors and may include boundary conditions, material properties, physics interfaces, and part libraries. Particular functionality may be common to several products. To determine the right combination of products for your modeling needs, review the Specification Chart and make use of a free evaluation license. The COMSOL Sales and Support teams are available for answering any questions you may have regarding this.


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The Rev. Rob Voyle, Psy. D., Director, Clergy Leadership Institute, leads this full-day workshop titled Restoring Hope: Practical Compassion for an Angry World. The workshop explores the following topics:
Three Faces of Compassion: How do you stay compassionate around cranky and difficult people? Explore hope as the ability to look into the future and see a future that is life-giving when combined with a realistic confidence that you have the resources to realize what you see.
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The College of Engineering at the University of South Alabama is recognized for the quality of its graduates. Its graduates have done well in industrial and government careers, not only in the local Gulf Coast region, but also nationally and internationally. Its graduates have often continued their education in some of the most respected graduate schools in the country.
The College has four academic departments and 40 full-time faculty positions. It offers
five baccalaureate degrees, four masters degrees, and a doctoral degree in systems
engineering. Our enrollment for Fall of 2016 includes 1922 undergraduate students
and 96 masters students. In 2015-2016 the College awarded 162 undergraduate degrees
and 25 masters degrees.
Among the strengths of the college cited by its Industrial Advisory Board are its location, its affordability, and the fact that its graduates have a good hands-on technical image. On the other hand, some feel that the College has not marketed itself heavily enough and therefore lacks visibility and name recognition of other engineering colleges throughout the Southeast.
The foundation of the College of Engineering is its excellent faculty with their dedication to teaching and the researching of new knowledge. All professors have doctorates and have come to USA from some of the finest universities in existence.


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I'm trying to compile XBMC 11.0 on Ubuntu 12.04 but I got a compile problem near the end of the compile.
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/home/thnov/src/spotyxbmc2/xbmc/peripherals/bus/linux/PeripheralBusUSBLibUdev.cpp:80: multiple definition of `PERIPHERALS::CPeripheralBusUSB::CPeripheralBusUSB(PERIPHERALS::CPeripherals*)'
Longer console output:
I also had to make a couple of symbolic links to get it to find all header files:
sudo ln -s /usr/include/i386-linux-gnu/bits /usr/include/bits
sudo ln -s /usr/include/i386-linux-gnu/sys /usr/include/sys
sudo ln -s /usr/include/i386-linux-gnu/gnu /usr/include/gnu
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/gcc/i686-linux-gnu/4.6/include /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/gcc/i686-linux-gnu/4.5.2/include
sudo ln -s /usr/lib/gcc/i686-linux-gnu/4.6/include-fixed /usr/lib/i386-linux-gnu/gcc/i686-linux-gnu/4.5.2/include-fixed
I don't think this is related to my compile problem though.
Ps. As you can see, my source is really spotyxbmc2 but since the compile problems are with files that are not at all modified by the author of that fork I think I would have had the same problems with official source.
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Think it was some kind of local problem which may be solved by just clearing out everything and starting over again.
Because I found another fork, xbmc-pvr-spotyxbmc2, which suited me even better. This built without problems.
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It comes down to probability: If a), then b).
But my money is on c)
And I hope the Canadiens' new coach gets his CV to the Xerox copier before the general manager uses up all the paper on his resumé.
Now before the glass-half-full/never-say-die/thank God Jacques Martin is gone/Happy Days are here again segment of the Commentariat accuses me of throwing Cunneyworth under the bus after one loss, let me pre-empt their anguished bleats by acknowledging that Ken Hitchcock lost his first game behind the bench before turning the St. Louis Blues around.
And the jury is out on the other debut-droppers: John Stevens in L.A., Bruce Boudreau in Anaheim, Dale Hunter in Washington and Kirk Muller, who walked on water from Milwaukee to Carolina.
The calm postgame analysis you hear in the audio indicates Cunneyworth is a smart, articulate guy. He waited a long time to get his shot behind an NHL bench, and Cunneyworth will work his bag off to get the most out of your Montreal Canadiens.
I just don't think there's much to be got.
And I don't think it was a coincidence that the loss to New Jersey was a carbon copy of what happened against Philadelphia: 3-3 tie heading into the third period, early goal by the visitors, balloon deflated, fans booing their beloved Canadiens off the Bell Centre ice.
Some of those fans and a few pundits, including my great and good friends Mitch Melnick and Tony Marinaro, had been calling for Jacques Martin's scalp since September. Melnick's antipathy stretches back farther, just about to the beginning of Martin's tenure in September, 2009.
My response to them has echoed that of my greater and better friend, Pat Hickey: Coaching was not the problem.
Scotty Bowman could not squeeze more out of this edition of the Montreal Canadiens than Martin did. Neither could Toe Blake or Dick Irvin.
Martin was not blessed with the talent-laden rosters of the aforementioned legendary Canadiens coaches.
You could make a case this team is not as good as the one Guy Carbonneau coached to first-place in the Eastern Conference … before everything turned to loose-stooled effluent.
Jacques Martin had to concoct wins with a very good goaltender, a defence corps that includes two sophomores and two rookies, a few young forwards who may become good players, a pleasant UFA surprise, some underachieving veterans and spare parts that would not play for the Boston Bruins, the New York Rangers, the Philadelphia Flyers … well, I could go on, but you get the point.
And you can fill in the names.
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If I hadn't seen Sean Avery and Marek Malik throwing punches at one another during practice today, I wouldn't have believed it.
But what had been a mere one-on-one battle during drills today quickly escalated into shoves and then an all-out fight between the 6-foot-6 Malik and the 5-10 Avery, lasting maybe 30 seconds before it eventually ended. For those scoring at home, we'll call it Malik by TKO.
Words were exchanged after that. At one point, Avery could be heard saying, "What are you,a tough guy? Why don't you play like that in a game?"
In the awkward aftermath, Tom Renney skated over to Malik and said, "Good job, big guy," and it seemed like a number of observers were impressed with how Malik more than held his ground against Avery.
The practice continued without incident after that, with Avery and Malik even taking part in the same in-zone drills. Afterwards, the prevailing theme throughout the dressing was it was the sort of intense display the team needed after such a listless showing against L.A.
"Things happen," Malik said. "There's nothing between us. That's hockey. It's a contact sport. Even if it's practice, you want to play hard. If somebody doesn't feel like he's been hit right, he might step up. It happens. It's not the first time or the last time it's going to happen."
"You guys gotta love it," Martin Straka joked. "Thank God it wasn't me. I'd have another black eye."
Although Malik hung around to answer questions, Avery, just as he did last night, bolted before we could even enter the dressing room.
According to a couple of veteran writers and even Tom Renney, it was the first fight the Rangers had in a regular season practice in a number of years. But Renney didn't have a problem with it.
"I like it," he said. "It wasn't malicious. It wasn't stick swinging. It was within the rules of the game. We have to step up, so maybe this is the sign of a team saying, 'That's it. We have to be better every night.'"
I asked Renney if he had concerns about lingering repercussions between Avery and Malik.
"Zero," he said. "We're a team. If someone was to hammer Sean Avery from behind and Harry was in the vicinity, he'd be all over the guy and vice versa. There's no doubt in my mind that this is dead and gone."


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PHILADELPHIA – In front of a packed house, it really was home sweet home for the University of Pennsylvania women's swimming team which defeated Brown in Sheerr Pool on Saturday afternoon. The Red and Blue won 172-126.
The Quakers' first event win came in the 1 meter dive. Freshman Sivan Mills completed the event with 262.13 points. Fellow freshman Cassidy Golden and Bear Rachel Speakman tied for second with a score of 249.15. The freshman pair also took first and second in the 3 meter dive -- Golden took first with a final score of 258.97 and Mills took second with a score of 254.47.
After the first round of diving, the women got in the pool for the 200 medley relay. The "A team" – junior Lauryn Brown, freshman Haley Wickham, sophomore Lauren Church, freshman Rochelle Dong – added 11 team points with their first place finish at 1:44.58. The "B team" – sophomore Emily Baturka, sophomore Catherine Yee, junior Taylor Sneed, junior Irene Katopodis – put up an additional two points with their third place finish at 1:47.50.
First, third, and fourth places finishes in the 1000 free were led by senior Shelby Fortin. Fortin touched the wall at 10:10.14, giving the Red and Blue another nine points. Sophomore Annie McCotter and senior Kristi Edleson finished in third and fourth at 10:26.94 and 10:39.08, respectively.
Fortin took a second victory, finishing the 100 free in 52 seconds flat.
The 100 back saw three consecutive finishes for Penn starting with Church, who finished the heat with a time of 56.19. Brown and Sneed were right behind finishing in second and third, respectively.
Church again led the top three finishers, this time in the 200 back at 2:04.75. Brown (2:07.53) and freshman Madeleine Jardeleza were the next two to finish, giving the Red and Blue a total of 16 team points in the event.
Dong led the way in the 50 free, completing the heat at 23.77 and junior Christina Hurley touched right after, adding four team points with her time of 24.01.
The Quakers swam an exhibition heat in the final event, the 400 free relay, and the "A-team" – Dong, Hurley, Church, Fortin – completed the race at 3:30.92.
The Red and Blue will be back in action tomorrow when they host Harvard at 11 a.m.
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Kelly Osbourne and fiance Matthew Mosshart split
Kelly Osbourne and fiancé Matthew Mosshart "have decided to end their engagement," her rep tells Gossip Cop.
"The split is amicable and the pair continue to have nothing but the utmost respect for one another," the spokesperson says in a statement.
Osbourne's rep adds, "Kelly is looking forward to a new year full of fresh beginnings."
The couple, who met in 2011, had announced their engagement in July.
They last stepped out together at the Los Angeles amfAR Inspiration Gala in early December.
Osbourne's breakup was first reported by Us Weekly.
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Jay Leno opens up about his fling with Sharon Osbourne
(Yahoo!) - Sharon Osbourne shocked fans this month after she revealed on "The Talk" that she and "The Tonight Show" host, Jay Leno, once had a short-lived romance back in the '70s when they were both single.
So, when former co-host of "The View," Joy Behar, stopped by Jay's show Wednesday night, she couldn't resist grilling him about it, and like it or not, Jay had to spill the deets about how it all went down.
"Gentlemen never discuss! First of all, this happened when we were both single. What happened was, she had seen me at The Comedy Store, I had never met her, and she got my phone number, and she called me every night at midnight for an hour," he dished.
Joy was quick to follow up with "She stalked you?" to which Jay replied, "No, she was just calling me, but she didn't say who she was. But she had this British accent, and she was really intelligent."
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Feature: Liven Up Your Photos With the Histogram
What does it take to make a good photograph? Before you start talking about composition, the rule of thirds, kittens hanging from tree branches, or sunsets, consider this basic element: proper exposure. A well-exposed image has just the right amount of light in the scene to properly illuminate the subject, so that images are neither too dark or too light. A good picture has a good exposure "spread" over the total range of pixels in the image.
The best tool to use for correcting exposure is the histogram, a graph that shows how many pixels are dark and light in an image.
Interpreting the Histogram
Where can you see a histogram? Well, many digital cameras have a histogram mode; take a picture, and you can immediately see a histogram to assess its quality. In last week's newsletter, in fact, a reader's question referenced a friend who uses the histogram to discard badly exposed pictures without even looking at them.
I wouldn't go that far, but I will validate the notion that a camera's histogram can give you a very good idea of whether a photo will look good on a computer monitor and in print.
The histogram on a camera is really just for reference. Your image editing software probably also has a histogram display--and we can use that one to substantially improve your photos. Take a look at Paint Shop Pro histograms for a couple of run-of-the-mill images: coins and dancers.
The left side of the graph represents the darkest part of the image, while the right side is the lightest. The vertical axis shows how many pixels are in each of the image's brightness levels. A graph like one for the image of coins has a lot of midtones, while the dancing girls image is mostly filled with dark pixels--it's underexposed. We can use that information to tweak the brightness and contrast.
Using a Histogram Adjustment
I use the histogram to adjust many of my pictures, and I suggest you try the same. It takes only a few seconds and can improve almost any shot. Most good image editing programs--like Paint Shop Pro, PhotoShop, and Photoshop Elements--have a handy tool for adjusting the light levels in your image using the histogram chart and a few sliders. In Paint Shop Pro, it's found by choosing Adjust, Brightness and Contrast, Histogram Adjustment. Adobe Photoshop Elements, on the other hand, puts this control in Enhance, Brightness/Contrast, Levels.
Regardless of which program you use, the tool works more or less the same way. Just move the triangle sliders under the histogram to set the white and black points, stretching and optimizing the distribution of brightness information in the image.
Suppose you have an image like one I took at a play. Open the image in Paint Shop Pro and choose Adjust, Brightness and Contrast, Histogram Adjustment. Since the curve of the graph drops off before it reaches the right side, that tells us there are very bright few pixels. To fix this, drag the white triangle under the graph to the left to meet the point where the graph ends. In other words, you want to stretch the graph to take advantage of all the available space. That sets this point in the image as white, and should brighten the image. You should see the graph stretch as you drag the end points. Close the adjustment tool, and you'll see an image that has better exposure.
In your own images, be sure to set both the white and black points in the histogram, if necessary. Finally, use the gamma slider--the gray triangle--to adjust the overall brightness level in the image's midtones. That's all there is to it--and those 30 seconds just gave your photo more punch.


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Yeah as the Stinkbug said.....they always come back.......add Florida in that mix too. Everybody up here(young people) are going to move to Florida......and they are back in no time. "The cost of living is so much cheaper down there..." Yeah, the salaries out there are also "so much" lower. They never equate that into the mix. Well there's big salaries to be had in Cullyfornia, but unless you're special in some ways you probably aren't going to get at 'em.
This California Dream has put visions of golden promises in peoples' heads. That dream died a long time ago. California has the second highest population loss in the country. People are leaving. They came full of hope with untangable dreams and left disappointed. 4 million Californians have moved to Texas in the recent years. Texas !! It's the hot state. Oh America, what a sad condition we have left you in.........
The born and bred Californians don't want you to come. They are sick of it. The rersources have shriviled-up.
If you are going out there and don't care if you sleep in a van and just want to surf........cool.
But if you think you're going to go out there and easily score a b!tchen job, you're sadly mistaken. And please don't tell me your going to be an actor................or one of them sassies on TMZ, kissing that People's Court reporter's arse, and axing celebrities soft questions. You Stuttering John rip-offs.
You'll end up doing gay porn in the San Fernando Valley, slanging rocks on Drew St, or..........or yep, Jacking It In San Diego. Sorry, but I just love that phrase and picturing jacking it and waving at cars on a city street..........fantastic.
And Northern California and Oregon are just horrible. Foggy, windswept, sharky, lonely,
Washington sucks, too. Unmanaged sandbars with lines and lines of whitewater......it rains every day.......the place even made Kurt Cobain kill himself(and he was so happy and full of life)
SO..........YOU ARE ALL STUCK........STUCK HERE IN NEW JERSEY AND NORTH CAROLINA AND FLORIDA.........HA HA HA HA YOU'LL NEVER LEAVE..............You'll die with Stucky's Pecan Log and Philly Scrapple running through your veins.........And once you leave, home is never the same when you come back.....really it never is.....
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President Obama today honored slain ambassador Christopher Stevens and three other Americans killed in this week's attack on a U.S. consulate in Libya.
"Chris Stevens was everything America could want in an ambassador, as the whole country has come to see," Obama said as the bodies of the slain men were returned to the United States.
Noting that Stevens worked in Libya before the fall of Moammar Gadhafi, and helped it forge a new government in the two years since, Obama echoed the Scripture that "teaches us greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends."
In Benghazi on Tuesday, Stevens "laid down his life for his friends, Libyan and American -- and for us all," the president said.
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton also spoke a "transfer of remains" ceremony at Andrews Air Force Base, saying that Stevens won friends for the United States in far-flung places."
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Clinton also attributed attacks on U.S. diplomatic offices in Libya and other Middle East nations to an anti-Islam video "that we had nothing to do with." Clinton said, "it is hard for the American people to make sense of that because it is senseless and it is totally unacceptable."
As did Obama, Clinton called on governments in the region to step up security of American embassy facilities: "The people of Egypt, Libya, Yemen and Tunisia did not trade the tyranny of a dictator for the tyranny of a mob."
Also killed in Tuesday's attack: Diplomat Sean Smith, and Navy SEALS Glen A. Doherty and Tyrone S. Woods.
"Four Americans, four patriots," Obama said. "They loved this country. And they chose to serve it, and served it well."
Vowing to track perpetrators, Obama said the violence should not lead Americans to oppose engagement with other nations. He cited other Libyans who took to the streets with signs praising Stevens and expressing their gratitude, saying "that's the message these four patriots sent. "
Said Obama: "Even as voices of suspicion and mistrust seek to divide countries and cultures from one another, the United States of America will never retreat from the world."
Earlier, Obama, Clinton, and Vice President Biden watched as four flag-draped coffins were taken off a military transport plane, and loaded onto four black hearses.
The Americans died Tuesday after protesters stormed the consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
Some protesters cited the online anti-Islam film as their reason, but U.S. officials are also investigating the possibility of a pre-planned attack designed to coincide with the 9/11 anniversary.
Obama -- who has vowed to capture the perpetrators -- praised Stevens in remarks on Tuesday, saying: "It's especially tragic that Chris Stevens died in Benghazi because it is a city that he helped to save."
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