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Andy Shuping, class of 1971
Dr. Robert Wurster -- I had Dr. Wurster for freshman English. In addition to being an excellent professor, he broke away from his lecture one day and encouraged his students to write a letter to their parents expressing their appreciation for all that the parents had done for them. I took his advise and wrote my letter that night. My mother told me later that year that my father cried when he finished reading my letter. Both of my parents have since died. Had I not written the letter that Dr. Wurster encouraged, I think I would be carrying the regret of my failure still today.
Stephanie Salings, RN, MSN, APRN-BC
Dr. Wayne Mason was my professor for Anatomy and Physiology during my Junior year while in the Nursing program and made a huge impact on my life. I'm not sure if he even realized that he did but I will never forget him for it. I was a young newlywed who was trying to to to school while dealing with the fact that my mother was terminally ill and dying from Stage 4 colon cancer. I knew she was proud of me becoming a nurse and wanted me to finish school more than anything so I considered school very important. I never missed class but one time I had to go talk to him about having to miss a test because she was hospitalized in Louisville and I had to go stay with her. He was very kind and allowed me to reschedule the test but it didn't stop there. He spent several occasions with me just letting me talk and being my "objective" sounding board for what I was going through in my life. If I needed to talk, he made the time. He was very supportive on top of being an amazing teacher! He could take the most complex subject and draw a picture on the board, explain it and it would suddenly be the easiest thing to understand. I ran into him in the parking lot one day with my uniform on as I was coming from clinicals, he stopped and spoke and I remember him telling me what a good nurse I was going to be and he was proud of me. There will never be another like him! I'm just sorry that I didn't get to visit with him over the years like I wish I had. I would love to be able to tell him that I went on to get my Master's and became a Nurse Practitioner and I have never forgotten what he did for me.
Diana Edwards, class of 1968
Dr. Robert Wurster taught my National Merit Scholarship Class. I had had a very modest upbringing, and Dr. Wurster, with his literary knowledge, and his sophisticated view of the world, was a wonder to me. And he influenced me greatly. I remember one time when he took a group of us to a riverbank near Richardsville in the beautiful leaftime in the fall. We sat on the riverbank and Dr. Wurster read poetry to us, and then asked us how we felt about the autumn.
When I took freshman chemistry in 1965 (?), Dr. Reginald Butler was always a great professor and at the same time, fun. He had a great sense of humor, but his classes were serious business anyway.
Melissa Rainwaters Dene, class of 1991
Mrs. Pulsinelli was the best math instructor. I loved her style and her way of challenging her students. She gave all she had to her job. You could tell she wanted all her students to succeed. My most challenging year was my Junior year. At that time, I had Dr. Bettina Richmond. Enjoyed her class, although she admitted feeling "out of her comfort zone" teaching Probability and Statistics. The most fun I had was in the music department after Orchestra rehearsals. We'd hit Reno's for some fun times, a huge plate of buffalo wings, and a few choice drinks to wash it down. I miss my friends from WKU. I can't seem to find them via Facebook or other venues. Wonder how that could be solved? Dorm life---well, I didn't stay on campus the whole time. But when I did, it was good. Thanks for the opportunity to share.
Amy Croslin Wright, class of 1998
My favorite professor during my time at WKU was Dr. John Spurlock in the English department. Not only did he share my ineterest in linguistics and Jesse Stuart, but he also peppered his lectures with crazy stories. They would suddenly branch from his topic, and students not paying attention would keep taking notes while I tried not to laugh out loud! I wish I had the nerve back then to tell him how much I enjoyed his classes, but maybe taking every course that professor offers is proof enough.
Joe Tinsley, class of 1982 and 1992
If it had not been for Dr. John Spurlock I probably never would have graduated. He was a great inspiration to me in his lectures and in his guidance. His humor in class equals no other.
Nancy Richey, class of 1997
There are so many in the History Department that created wonderful classroom experiences and left lasting impressions. Dr. Richard Salisbury ran a tight ship and kept everyone's attention with his thorough knowledge of his topic.
Dr. Jack Thacker and Dr. Marion Lucas were the best of friends but entirely opposite on the political spectrum but if you had them both in class, you could get a wonderful "balanced" worldview! Both were excellent professors who knew their subjects well.
Dr. Carlton Jackson could speak as though he had lived in the era that he was lecturing upon, and would tease that he was old enough to have done so, and lastly Dr. Carol Crowe Carraco, with her lilting Georgian accent, taught us the history of our native state with grace and old fashioned hard work. The department's love and respect is well earned.
Greg Lowe, class of 1968
My first semester at Western began in September 1964 which was also Dr. Jack Thacker's first semester at Western. I took his European History class that semester and learned a valuable life lesson. That lesson was that there are standards that one must meet in college and in life, for that matter. When you don't meet the standards you don't pass or succeed. I didn't do the reading like I should have and consequeently didn't do well on tests and failed the course. Dr. Thacker didn't lower his standards, he made me raise my level of performance and I passed European History in round 2. His lessons in history and in meeting standards served me well in a 30 year career with the US Army as I applied them on a daily basis. When I commanded the Second ROTC Region as a Colonel in the mid 90's Western's Professor of Military Science invited me to attend a Staff Ride to the Chickamauga Battlefield with Dr. Thacker as the Staff Ride leader. I jumped at the chance only to have Dr. Thacker assign me the task of briefing the group on one of the key generals in the battle. I read three books on the subject, prepared briefing notes, and rehearsed my presentation knowing I would be called upon. Dr. Thacker walked us through the battle the entire weekend and lectured day and night without a single note. He made the battle come alive and the players real. He never did call upon me but I had done the reading, was ready for the test, and believe I would have made him proud. We have become good friends in the last 45 years and I still consider him a memtor today.
Mary Lynn Claycomb, class of 2000
The WKU Department of History played an important part in my college experience. I spent my last two semesters working as a student employee as well as taking classes in the department. I became acquainted with many of the professors that I did not have as instructors and still was able to learn different aspects of history from them as I typed their exams or copied handouts for them. Dr. Carol Crowe Carraco would have to win hands down on being my favorite professor, only because I had more classes with her than any other professor on the Hill. She became known to many of us as Mother Carraco being the type of professor that wanted to make you a part of the family. Tudor Stuart History was very interesting with the requirement of the students to research and portray one of the characters we were studying about. Kentucky History was also interesting with her style of teaching. We never had a dull moment in the class of Dr. Carol Crowe Carraco.
Christy Spurlock, class of 1984
As a history/English undergraduate, I was fortunate to have so many truly wonderful professors. The woman, the legend, Dr. Carol Crowe Carraco (aka "Triple C!") was one of my favorites. To be in public today with Carol is like being with an A-list celebrity. People all gather to hug, kiss, and visit with this absolutely beloved teacher.
Dr. David Lee was one of the finest classroom teachers I have ever witnessed. Brilliant, charming, funny, engaging - - brought out the best in all his students - - a true scholar's scholar. My Math 101 professor, alas can't remember his name, wonderful man. Actually got me to understand and like math -- miracle worker!
Janet Nash Haynes, class of 1986
Dr. Sally Clark was one of my favorite professors. She always had time to answer questions and found ways to give practical experience along side classroom instruction. She made textiles,history, and ingenuity an important part of our learning experience. Last but not least. She treated each student as though they were one of her children. I certainly considered her a Mom.
Bob Phelps, class of 1974 and 1977
Drs. Bill and Dorothy McMahon opened a whole new world for me. They were probably the most intimidating two people I had met when our paths first crossed. She was my undergraduate advisor and made me take things I didn't want to take. Of course, she knew what I needed a lot better than I did. I was as scared as I had ever been the first day I walked into his Advanced Composition class. Somewhere I still have the first paper he returned to me. Across the top he had written, "You'll do just fine!" He never knew (until now) what he did to boost a kid's confidence. Every time I write today (which I do a lot) I still wonder what they'd think about it. Every time I read (which I do a lot) I am grateful for the things they made me read that I didn't want to. Sometimes I even go back and reread things I read for them and continue to be thankful.
Erik Franklin, class of 1999
My favorite professor by far was Dr. Bohlander who taught THE most memorable class of my life. I took his Organized Crime class and was told all sememster not to miss a certain day. He would say, "whatever you do, DO NOT miss" on that day. With eager anticipation, we all gathered in on the day in question awaiting what Bohlander had in store. We knew that if it got him excited, it had to be good. Shortly after class was to begin he walked in. Behind him walked in a large man with jet black hair, black boots, black jeans and black leather jacket. Bohlander said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the man with me that will speak to you today is none other than Vito Genovese, Jr." Class that day was an hour long. We all stayed for an hour and a half hanging on every word. The experiences that he recounted we more that we could've learned from a thousand textbooks. This is just one example of the length that Bohlander would go to keep learning interesting. I will never forget him or that class.
Nicholas Cobb, class of 2009
My favorite professor at WKU would without a doubt be Edward Bohlander. Dr. Bohlander taught several courses related to Criminology, but my favorite was his Organized Crime class. He told stories of his experiences with inmates and individuals he had communicated with throughout his life that were directly applicable to the subject material in the text. I learned so much from him in the two classes I took, and he always kept the attention of myself and the other students. I currently work on campus, and when I see Dr. Bohlander he is always friendly, talkative, and excited to see each one of his former students, myself included. Dr. Bohlander has had a tremendous impact on my positive educational experience here at WKU and he is definitely deserving of this recognition.
Cathy Pippin, class of 1998
Dr. Ed Bohlander in Sociology by far!!! Dr. Bohlander had the most fascinating classes and I NEVER missed one. Like a lot of students I was not real sure about where I was going w/my degree. That all changed when I walked into one of Dr. Bohlander's classes. He made a huge impact in my life as he has many others...he is a role model, a compassionate man and friend to all.
Susan Hook, class of 2006
Dr. Ed Bohlander is without a doubt one of the finest professor I have had the pleasure of learning from. He is extremely intelligent and quite interesting. I am amazed at the vast amount of knowledge about our prison systems including statistics that this man has in his head. One of the high points of his Penology class was the trips he organized to the various Kentucky prisons. I had the pleasure of touring the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, an experience I will never forget. It is common to hear students make negative comments about different professors.
Roxanne Spencer, class of 2003
I completed the MA Ed General in 2003, and most of my classes were in the Counseling & Student Affairs program. The courses were all bi-terms, which meant late Friday nights and l-o-n-g Saturdays with a lot of material to cram for exams! Dr. Aaron Hughey, Dr. Fred Stickle and Dr. Vernon Sheeley all made the already interesting material special, by engaging us in group work, fascinating discussions and readings, relevant and insightful videos, and educational games that helped us get a great deal from the course material. I also appreciate Dr. Randy Dear for making the graduate Education Foundations summer course I took engaging and diverse. I am grateful for these fine professors, who made my introduction to WKU early in my career here as a student and professional, so worthwhile.
Shawna Cawthorn, class of 1998 and 2003
Dr. Lou Turley -- When I walked into my MKT 320 class in the spring of 1995, I didn't know that the class (and the professor) would change the direction of my life. Undecided on what I wanted to be "when I grew up," I entered the classroom with very little expectations. In walks this professor, blue jeans, smirky smile, casual jaunt to his walk. From the first day, he had his class mesmerized with his knowledge, ability to relate to college-age students, and sense of humor. Many of us walked away from this class with the realization, "I could do this for the rest of my life!" I was changed from the undecided, "sitting at the crossroads" kind of college student, to the "I know where I am going and what I want to do" kind of college student. Over the years, Lou became a good friend and mentor. When he passed away suddenly in 2004, the WKU family was struck with sadness. He is greatly missed and will be rememebered forever as the professor who helped me find my way.
Sondra Schilke, class of 2009
My favorite professor was Dr. Jack Thacker, he truly was passionate about the things he taught and he knew the subject material well. He was able to make Western Civ an enjoyable experience.
Markeeta V. Wood, class of 1972
My favorite professor was J. Drew Harrington. Dr. Harrington loved the history that he taught and gave his students a love of the ancients. He had a sense of humor that always made me laugh. He always had time for his students to listen, to advise and to care. He knew that college catalog and if you listened, you did not take courses that would not count toward graduation. He was my mentor in history and my favorite history teacher on the Hill.
E. Dawn Hall, class of 1999
I have a ton of favorite professors but four that REALLY impacted my life were Dr. Ron Eckard, Dr. Pat Taylor, Dr. Karen Schneider and Dr. John Hagaman. Dr. Eckard introduced me to study abroad which opened a whole new world to me!
Mark Pendley, class of 1998
Dr. John Russell taught environmental science and radiation safety. He was my most admired professor. His rigor and expectations helped me to realize that I am the only limit to my life's success. I learned that accomplishment is the reward for dedication and hard work. Leadership and learning are symbiotic.
Beth Whitfield, class of 1980, 1991 and 1998
Favorite professor -- Dr. Lou-Ann Crouther -- she was interested in her students, expected a lot from us, but was extremely fair. I still think she is the greatest. The class I had with her was a literature.
Destiny Smith O'Rourke, class of 2005 and 2008
Dr. Arvin Vos taught my Love and Friendship class. I can remember being swept away with the information he provided. I was hungry to learn more about intimate interpersonal relationships each time I got to class, and couldn't stop reflecting once class was over. I took advantage of any extra learning opportunities that came up. Dr. Vos forced me to think critically about my own experiences and showed me that there isn't necessarily right from wrong in the execution of that area of life, which was and is still quite freeing. Love and Friendship was probably one of the toughest classes I had, but I enjoyed every minute. Even now, I recommend that class any chance I get. He was simply delightful.
Natasha Smith, class of 1996
A fond memory I have of Dr. Babcock in my first semester of French -- him reading "Barbara" to the class and his relaxed passion in sharing his favorite poem. I enjoyed Mr. and Mrs. Pulsinelli. Mrs. Pulsinelli's no-nonsense attitude and expectation of students to perform. And the contrast of Mr. Pulsinelli finding students comical. Both appreciated intelligence and effort. The Honors department had great professors: Dr. McFarland, Walker Rutledge, Craig Taylor, to name a few. They inspired you to think for yourself and learn from others, always keeping things interesting.
Rhonda Jenkins Armstrong, class of 1995
Prof. Walker Rutledge and Dr. John Spurlock co-taught an honors class on Hemingway and Faulkner, which provided many of the stories with which I regale my own students today. I especially remember Prof. Rutledge driving us down to Faulkner's home in Mississippi in a pair of 15-passenger vans, occasionally veering onto the shoulder as he gestured excitedly towards cotton in the fields, and Dr. Spurlock reading us passages from Hemingway in his wonderful voice, pausing to look at us over his text and say, "Right? Yes." The course of my life was changed by two other English professors, Dr. Patricia Taylor, who led a study abroad semester in England that was my first experience outside the United States, and Dr. Elizabeth Oakes, who introduced me to women writers as a field of study and, though she does not know it, inspired me to get a Ph. D.
Cindy Troutman, class of 1998
My favorite professor was Dr. Ed Bohlander in Sociology. He truly cared about his students, and advisees - that was evident in everything he did. He was the first person that made me feel like a part of WKU! And, perhaps one the main reasons I finished. Dr. Kim in Economics was also among my favorite. He challenged us to learn and apply the material he taught. And, Dr. Randy Swift, who used to teach Math at WKU. I had him for 109 and 116. He is now teaching in CA. He was an amazing teacher! He never forgot that math, for many of us, did not come so easy. He would back-up, repeat, and even meet with his students one-on-one.
Carrie Barnette, class of 1995
Dr. Jim Wayne Miller was an amazing professor. He was my second semester German teacher. He was extremely engaging, always having exceptional stories about life to share and always bringing unique insights to any discussion brought to class. I must admit, we learned very little German. I can't even count to ten anymore. But, his dynamic style, true interest in the ideas of the students he taught, and desire to create deeper, more complex thinkers definitely impacted my academic experience.
David L. Hocker, class of 1975
There were so many wonderful teachers. WKU's History Department had an abundance of great teachers. I never had one that I did not come to respect. Dr. Jack Thacker was my obvious favorite. I had him for 8 undergraduate classes and audited 2 graduate classes. He got my attention in the first class I took. I only dropped 1 point out of the first 90 points on the first test. The last 10 point question had two options and I did not have a clue about either one. I just "slung alot of ink." His response was succinct and direct.
Ohm Pauli, class of 1966 and 1974
Mr. Pauli was instrumental in several aspects of my life, including going to court with me to get me out of a speeding ticket to motivating me to return to the field of music education when I thought there was no future for me in music. I remember being in his church choir as well as WKU's choir under his direction, as well his mentorship in private voice. Because of him, I am still active in directing music in church. I would be remiss if I didn't mention all the help and encouragement his wife, Sue, gave during my tenure at WKU. I will, forever, have fond memories of Mr. Pauli.
Jo Ann Scott, class of 1976
Susan Jones was one of my favorite instructors, very patient and understanding, and friendly, someone you could talk to personally, also very knowledgeable.
Nancy Baird, class of 1973
A bored housewife looking for something "meaningful" to do, I signed up for a graduate history class the year my younger daughter went to kindergarten. The course was "Old South," with Lowell Harrison. He made history come alive, made the people real--and fascinating (& without halos)--and his knowledge of the important and interesting and his sense of humor made the class fun--as well as a challenge. Of the required 30 hrs for a masters, I took about 21 with Harrison. Then, rather than return to chasing dirt and playing bridge, I completed a Specialist in History, again taking most of my classes with Harrison. At his suggestion I also taught two survey classes each semester. On completion of the Specialist degree, the Kentucky Library offered me a position as their "history specialist," and when I expressed little interest in the job, Dr. Harrison encouraged, "try it for a little while. You might like it." And he was right and every day I thank him for those fascinating classes and for the "nudge" he provided that resulted in a wonderful 35 year career.
Barbara Kacer
I have many memories of my time as a student at WKU. I spent a lot of time with my friends in McLean Hall--I learned a lot about a lot of things there!! Since I was a biology major, many of my academic memories are from Thompson Complex North Wing. Drs. Elliott, Prins, and Yungbluth remain among my favorites. I think it's because they made me wonder about what it was that they were teaching and that's something that I remember to this day. I continue to wonder about many things and I try to spark that sense of curiosity in my own students. I still consider these professors my mentors.
Howard Bailey
I had two: Pat and Craig Taylor
Stacey Biggs, class of 1994
I had a lot of great professors, but there were two who were exceptional. They were Dr. Lou Turley and Dr. Joseph Cangemi. My husband encouraged me to take Dr. Turley's marketing class because he had enjoyed it so much. I took it and shortly thereafter decided to change my minor to Marketing. He related so well to the students and made marketing sound like fun! It was obvious that he knew what he was talking about, and he loved teaching, and that made the class that much more enjoyable. He always seemed to remember his students names - even long after the class was over. I know the campus community still misses him. Dr. Cangemi's Psychology of Sales class was also great. He is a captivating speaker and always had the students hanging on every word. The class could have been very intimidating because it was big and held in the Grise Hall auditorium, but I remember that there was always a lot of student participation. He brought in interesting guest speakers and showed videos in addition to lectures. When I began working on my Masters degree and saw an opportunity to take another of his classes, I jumped at the chance...and of course, the class was Both of these professors were outstanding. Never wanted to miss one of their classes, because I knew I would really miss something.
Hugh Ayer, class of 1946
Shared a memory of Frances Anderson with Sue Lynn McDaniel in 2002.
Peggy Defreece Dean, class of 1982
Shared a memory of Thomas Baldwin
Randolph Richards, class of 1953
From first grade through graduate school, the best teacher I ever had was Hugh Johnson, who taught math at Western. He could and did explain any and every problem in ways that anyone could understand. I majored in Agriculture at Western KY State College, received my Master of Science Degree in Agronomy at The University of Wisconsin, and received the Doctor of Philosophy in Genetics and Plant Breeding at Purdue University.
Carolyn Moore May, class of 1967 and 1974
Dr. William McMahan in the English Dept. was my favorite professor. I agree that he could be intimidating, but I loved his sense of humor. When I was taking his Advanced Composition class, he gave grammer quizzes. I thought that was great. I learned most of what I know about American poets from him. The "You'll do" must have been a trademark because he also wrote it on my paper about Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Leanne Clasby Mabrey, class of 1980 and 1989
I very fondly remember Gloria Hovious she was a very dedicated professor and a very graceful ladyand encourager....she helped to make me the woman that I am now. I also remember Chuck Crume...I had some classes for my Masters degree with him and he also was very dedicated and a great friend.
Mike Abell, class of 1963 and 1965
Dr John Scarborough, (Dr. John) Education, gave me the inspiration for my career as a CEO in Hospital Administration for 30 years. He was Like a coach, teacher, motivator, and cheerleader, all in one person. When you came out of class, you would just say "Bring on the world, I am ready" and you knew you had the tools to get the job done!
Krista J. Theuerkauf Ziller, class of 1982
Wow . . . there were so many . . . probably the one professor that impacted my life and I still can hear her stories from time to time is Jo Verner. What an inspriration she was. She fought being "differently abled" during a time that was not always easy or acceptible. Then there was Dr. Biff Koomer (not sure I spelled it right) and all the fun we had in our Outdoor Rec class! Ernie Owen, Joyce Wilder . . . the list can go on and on!
Dorm life . . . North Hall and Bemis what great experiences............WKU provided a wonderful education and life lessons that will remain with me for the rest of my life. Probably the best thing about WKU was that I met my husband of 29 years my first week of school and married him 4 years later! The Wild Hares still gather every year, about 25 couples and friends, to regale the stories of the "Hill." Friendships that will last a lifetime, made on the "Hill."
Michaele Ann Harper, class of 1982
All the professors in the Art Department were amazing! da
Alice Chumbley Lora, class of 1961
My favorite professor was Russell Miller, English and Drama, and head of Western Players. He was not only brilliant, he was demanding. If he set an appointment at 2 PM, he did not mean 2:01 -- he meant 2. Before we could have a speaking role in a play, we had to work behind the scenes on the set. No star was above striking sets. He also introduced us to a culture many of us small-town students didn't know:theatre-in-the-round in Nashville or major productions in Louisville. The lessons he taught were life lessons.
David A. Collins, class of 1989
Elizabeth Volkman: Voice Professor. Ms. Volkman taught me not only how to sing in a healthy and natural way but also taught me stage deportment, music literature and also taught me to be a better human being. She always gave me positive and contructive criticism and prepared me for the world of classical music and opera before I took off to New York City. She was the epitome of elegance, class and operatic scholarship to me (a tenor from a very small town!) Her world class performances and experiences continue to fascinate me and her advice (both about voice and life) still resonate with me-I hear her "voice" come out of my mouth many times now. What a great teacher, person and guide for me. A true "Class Act!"
Stan Wood, class of 1983
My favorite professor at Western was Dr. John Long. He taught religion classes and so much more. I remember taking New Testament and was so amazed by his stories. This was the first time in my life that religion was taught to me and not preached to me. I took Old Testament the very next semester so that I could have Dr. Long one more time. I would visit him in his office and it was like going back in time with stories from all the places he had visited and the many artifacts the man had collected. He opened my mind to the possibility that education could take me out into a better world. Thanks Dr. Long...
Jason Davis, class of 2010
In 2005, I took a Judicial Process class taught by Dr. John Kang. This class opened my eyes to the legal system and how precedent is imperative in determining decision in various cases. Dr. Kang made the class interactive, fun and very challenging. That mix made this class one of my most memorable classes in my journey at WKU. I was sad to see Dr. Kang go, he was a great asset to the WKU.
Terry Cockrill Powell, class of 1980, 1984 and 1988
My dad, Williard Cockrill, taught there forever in the Geography/Geology Department. He was the weatherman for WKU and was on Channel 13 and 3 radio stations. I worked in the old library. On my way to work, I would have to stop by his office and get the weather report before I could go to work because Mrs. Parrent always wanted to know what the weather was going to be. I also remember being in the special education department. I had several classes with John Vokurka and Brian Enright. One summer, the same people were in both classes that they taught. At the end of the semester, we all went to someone's house (maybe Vokurka's....can't remember for sure) and partied. It was so much fun. My then brother-in-law, Horace Shrader was director of housing. I remember him walking me home after dark one night and the uproar it caused. People started calling my sister telling her about this "co-ed" that he walked home. Folks were kinda embarrassed when the realized we were family. I really remember the year that the Clarinet Ensemble got to go to Chicago for the MENC conference. We got to meet the actual composers of some of the music we played for a concert there. Some of the professors that went with us were David Livingston, Bennie Beach and Kent Campbell. Fun Times . . .
Carla Love, class of 1992, 2000 and 2004
My very first class on the hill was Psychology 100 with Dr. Fred Stickle. His wife had a baby that year and she brought him to class one day. I got to hold him. Dr. Stickle was also my last professor when I finished my Marriage and Family Counseling degree. A great start and a great finish. Dr. Vernon Lee Sheely was another one of my professors for several classes. He is an amazing man. He always remembers who I am to this day. He has a wealth of knowledge beyond belief. Dr. Wayne Mason believes in all of his students and you can tell that from the minute you walk into his class. Anytime I'm on campus I stop by to see him. Dr. Don Dinkmeyer also an amazing man. I can't remember how many classes I took under him. He helped me through the 'drama.'
Joy Mahaney, class of 1970
Dr. Murl Brashear - He encouraged me to take the civil service exam that was being given on campus. The following year I got married and moved to San Antonio Texas. That exam led to a career with the federal government. Thank you Dr. Brashear!
Michele (Shelly) Toler Trent, class of 1987 & 1995
I have always felt so blessed to have selected WKU for my college studies. I know it sounds corny, but sometimes when I was walking around campus, tears would come to my eyes, and I would realize the beauty of the campus and the love and caring I felt from the faculty and staff. If I hear someone who is contemplating attending WKU, I always give a hearty recommendation! I had several professors who, after 25 years, still bring back fond memories of my time on the hill. Several others who posted mentioned Dr. Edward Bohlander. I absolutely loved his sociology and criminology classes. I took every class he taught. Sometimes, I would go to his office just to hang out and talk with him. He was hilariously funny and so interested in both what he taught and his students. He was definitely my favorite. Many others had a great influence on me. Dr. Edward Kearny who taught government was a great professor; he had a tic of clearing his throat in every sentence, which made it seem that he was uncomfortable with presenting. Nonetheless, he was such a good teacher and a very kind man. Dr. Charles Bussey taught a two-semester class called American Studies which was one of my favorite courses. Mrs. Edna Laman, Dr. Wil Fridy, Dr. Lee Little, and Dr. Bill McMahon were my favorites in the English Department (I had a minor in writing and also had the good fortune of working as a student assistant in that department all four years and three summers). I took two courses with Dr. Lynwood Montell; he was the best folk story teller and made coming to class fun.
Beth Meade, class of 2013
In a letter to President Gary Ransdell she said:
In my first semester, I had Dr. Boubakari Ibrahimou for PH520. He was aboslutely one of my favorite instructors! His graduate level statistics class was difficult, but he was always willing to schedule a meeting and answer my questions! He also encouraged me to pursue my doctorate, which I will begin this fall at the University of Kentucky (UK)! How awesome is that?! Of course, Dr. Ibrahimou wanted me to continue my studies at WKU, but I wanted to diversity my educational experience (UT, WKU, & UK!!) and attend the same university as my son and daughter. If all goes as planned, I will graduate with my daughter in the spring of 2016.
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I was sitting in my basement recently, flipping through discs, and wondering what bag I would put together if I had infinite resources and could bend the rules of time and space (i.e., I could get back those favorite discs lost to ponds/thorns)...
Assume that you don't have to worry about losing any of these discs (you get a phone call every single time they are found), and they aren't going to wear past the point you have them perfect. You have to use this same bag in all weather conditions (wet/dry/windy/still/hot/cold/etc.), all courses, so make it perfect.
You get a bag with fourteen slots. What goes there?
My bag:
Max distance
1. Star Destroyer, baby-blue X-out 1st run, 167g, lightly beat
2. CFR Augusta06 Wraith, pink, 172g, medium beat
3. Special blend 11X KC Teebird, red, 153g, fresh
Fairway drivers
5. 11X KC Teebird, clear pink, 174g, fresh
4. 11X KC Teebird, swirly opaque yellow, 163g, medium beat
6. 1st Run CE Valkyrie, red, 174g, lightly beat
Overstable drivers:
7. 2nd Run CE Valkyrie, transparent red, 175g, lightly beat
8. 2nd Run CE Firebird (FL mold), 175g, fresh
9. Early Pro Firebird (candy plastic), swirly opaque baby blue, 162g, fresh
10. Original San Marino Roc, orange, 180g, medium beat
11. Original Super Roc, 178g, white, medium beat
12. FLX Buzz, White, 172g, fresh
13. Gateway Wizard, old 'G' Stamp, medium stiff, teal, 172g, medium beat
14. Piranha, gummy plastic, magenta, 174g, well beat
ah, what a bag.


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DISCUSSIONS are taking place regarding the future running of Merry Hill shopping centre.
Intu Properties, which runs 16 shopping malls across the country including Manchester's Trafford Centre, is in talks to buy Westfield's 50 per cent stake in the Brierley Hill centre.
The other 50 per cent is owned by Queensland Investment Corporation.
Merry Hill is home to more than 250 big name shops, a cinema complex, large food court and the indoor adventure attraction, Quest.
An Intu spokesman confirmed discussions with Westfield were taking place and added: "Although discussions are ongoing, there can be no certainty that any transaction will be undertaken. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate."
Westfield declined to comment on the discussions but revealed that on December 23, the centre had experienced it's second busiest day since opening 24 years ago, with 150,000 customers hitting the shops.


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In a move designed partly to balance their budget for the coming season, the Calgary Flames traded centre Chris Drury and left winger Steve Begin to the Buffalo Sabres yesterday for defenceman Rhett Warrener and centre Steven Reinprecht. The move was precipitated by the Flames inability to sign Drury, 26, to a contract extension. Drury, who was earning $2.5-million, was seeking a raise in excess of $4-million a season.
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If you have a friend or family member who was awarded the Purple Heart, today isn't necessarily the day to buy a drink for him or her in hopes of hearing a detailed story about why they received it. Often, the Purple Heart commemorates the most terrifying day of someone's life, so there may be painful and tragic memories associated with it.
Instead, think about how you can be of service to the greater community of America's combat wounded troops. There are countless ways to get involved. While the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs provide resources, a number of gaps have widened as the roster of wounded has swelled. In addition to volunteering at a local USO center, the USO and its best-in-class partners are always looking for help by facilitating programs for wounded, ill and injured troops and their families along with the families of the fallen. Here are just a few of those offerings:
The Fisher House: The Fisher House provides free housing to wounded troops on the grounds of major military hospitals. With several families often staying at these homes together, volunteer services are often needed.
Ride 2 Recovery: USO/Ride 2 Recovery Challenge Rides test recovering troops' endurance while allowing them to build camraderie. Visit their site to find a ride near you, where you can ride with the wounded or volunteer.
Hire Heroes USA: The USO, in collaboration with Hire Heroes USA, offers Transition Workshops and Career Opportunity Days (CODs) for wounded, ill and injured troops, spouses and caregivers. If you are an employer, you can participate by helping conduct mock interviews and provide feedback, providing an additional level of support for transitioning service members to meet with employers offering jobs.
You can learn more about these programs by visiting uso.org.
–Story by Joseph Andrew Lee, USO staff writer
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Sep 21, 2017
Cast of NBC's 'The Brave' Shows Support for Military on USO Tour
Actors Mike Vogel, Tate Ellington, Demetrius Grosse, Natacha Karam, Noah Mills, Sofia Pernas and Hadi Tabbal, stars of NBC's "The Brave," teamed up with the USO and visited service members at Kirtland Air Force Base in New Mexico.


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Changing Diabetes® World Tour
This study has been completed.
Novo Nordisk A/S
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Novo Nordisk A/S
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
First received: September 8, 2011
Last updated: January 18, 2017
Last verified: January 2017
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- No Study Results Posted
- Disclaimer
- How to Read a Study Record
This study is conducted in the Middle East, Northern Africa and Europe. The aim of this study is to contribute to the design of a simple screening strategy for countries in scope, by exploring the association between risk factors and undiagnosed diabetes in a screening study.
|Diabetes Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
|Other: No treatment given
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
|Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional
|Official Title:
|Changing Diabetes® World Tour a Study on the Association of Risk Factors and the Presence of Undiagnosed Diabetes in the Middle East, Northern Africa and Europe
Resource links provided by NLM:
Genetics Home Reference related topics: type 1 diabetesU.S. FDA Resources
Further study details as provided by Novo Nordisk A/S:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- HbA1c (Glycosylated Haemoglobin) level [ Time Frame: measured at the screening visit (only 1 visit during the 2 weeks stay of the bus in each country) ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Number of subjects with diabetes (type 1 and 2) [ Time Frame: measured at the screening visit (only 1 visit during the 2 weeks stay of the bus in each country) ]
- The presence of retinopathy [ Time Frame: measured at the screening visit (only 1 visit during the 2 weeks stay of the bus in each country) ]
|Study Start Date:
|November 2010
|Study Completion Date:
|November 2011
|Primary Completion Date:
|November 2011 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)
|Assigned Interventions
|Total study population
Other: No treatment given
The screening test includes a combination of a risk assessment questionnaire and biochemical tests.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|Child, Adult, Senior
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
|Sampling Method:
|Non-Probability Sample
Study Population
The Changing Diabetes® World Tour is designed as a mobile screening clinic staying for a minimum of 14 days in each location such as malls, public squares, etc. Subjects included in the study are either actively seeking to be screened, or are invited by subjects in their network already included in the study.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Informed consent obtained
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects with known diabetes (exception: women with a history of gestational diabetes should not be excluded)
- Pregnant women or women who have given birth within less than a month
- Subjects suffering from severe illness
- Subjects with the inability to read and understand the information given (either due to illiteracy or vision problems) and therefore unable to give an informed consent
- Subjects with mental impairment
- Subjects treated with systemic cortico-steroids
Contacts and Locations
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below. For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01437072
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01437072
|Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
|Paco de Arcos, Portugal, 2780-730
|Saudi Arabia
|Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
|Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 3542
|United Arab Emirates
|Novo Nordisk Investigational Site
|Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Sponsors and Collaborators
Novo Nordisk A/S
|Study Director:
|Global Clinical Registry (GCR, 1452)
|Novo Nordisk A/S
More Information
Additional Information:
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017
Additional Information:
|Responsible Party:
|Novo Nordisk A/S
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT01437072 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
U1111-1123-4683 ( Other Identifier: WHO )
|Study First Received:
|September 8, 2011
|Last Updated:
|January 18, 2017
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2
Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1
Glucose Metabolism Disorders
Metabolic Diseases
Endocrine System Diseases
Autoimmune Diseases
Immune System Diseases
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on September 21, 2017


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Beavers feel optimistic as camp opens
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- Expectations are high for the Beavers as they approach the 2012 season, despite being predicted to finish last in the Pac-12 North. The first thing they're trying to change is the culture in Corvallis.
"The goal is to win the Pac-12 and to win the Rose Bowl, as it should be," said Sean Mannion. "It should never be anything else. With that being said, we know it's a tough task, but we feel like we're up to it."
The Beavers feel experience is on their side, having 17 returning starters. They also have confidence. As the defense broke huddle on Monday, they chanted "Rose Bowl."
"When we break saying Rose Bowl, it's not just about a good practice," said Jordan Poyer. "We want to do everything well. As far as being in meetings and do everything right to get to that point."
Head coach Mike Riley enters his 12th season at Oregon State. He feels like the program is heading in the right direction.
"We look forward to every practice, every game, every season, every bit of it. We have to," said Riley. "We've spent so much time. We're committed so much, our coaches, our players. Everybody wants to do the very best every year."
As optimism is high in Corvallis, there is also some sadness.
Over the weekend, Riley's father, Bud Riley, passed away at the age of 86. Afterward Riley said his father was the biggest determining factor in why he became a head coach.


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AbaloneSituation puzzles (sometimes called lateral thinking puzzles) are ones where you need to ask lots of yes or no questions to figure out what happened in the situation. These are good puzzles for groups where one person knows the puzzle and answers the questions.
A man goes into a restaurant and orders abalone. After eating one bite he kills himself. Why?
AnswerThe man was on a ship that had been wrecked on a desert island. When the food ran out, another passenger brought what he said was abalone but was really part of the man's wife (who had died in the wreck). The man suspected something fishy, so when they finally returned to civilization, he ordered abalone. Realizing from the taste that what he had eaten before was not abalone, but his wife, he kills himself.
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Nicole Burr was chosen by conference softball coaches as the preseason Southwest Athletic Conference Player of the Year for Mississippi Valley State.
The senior catcher hit .285 last spring with eight homers, driving in 35 runs. Burr's grand slam against Jackson State propelled the Devilettes to the 2012 SWAC title.
Burr, a three-sport standout at Stevenson, was named to the all-SWAC and College Sport Madness SWAC second teams last year.
Swimming sensation
Connor Stuewe won three events to help the Boston University swim team beat rival Boston College in a dual meet.
Stuewe, who prepped at Stevenson, also won the 100 back and finished second in the 200 back, helping Boston finish second at the Dartmouth Invitational.
Brian Bhaskar
The former Stevenson sharpshooter and three-sport standout walked on and made the Gonzaga basketball team.
Bhaskar, a member of The Herald's All-County basketball team in 2010, saw action last week against Pepperdine as a wing, getting an assist.
Michelle Briggs
The former Santa Catalina standout was named the Midwest Conference Women's Performer of the Week for the Grinnell College women's basketball team in Iowa.
The 6-foot-2 Briggs has started 21 games for Grinnell, averaging 10 points and 10.5 rebounds a game. She has a team-leading 90 blocks on the season.
Briggs was a four-year starter at Santa Catalina in basketball and volleyball.
Kelly Mast
The former Notre Dame and MPC slugger was named to the Academic All-American softball team for San Francisco State for the 2012 season.
Newell Camp to MPC
The annual Pete Newell's Tall Boys and Girls basketball camp is coming to Monterey Peninsula College on April 27-28. For more information, call 233-8760 or go to www.petenewelltallwomensbasketball.com.
Salinas Pony League
Signups for the Salinas Valley Pony Baseball/Softball leagues for T-ball, 8-under, 10-under, 12-under and 14-under will be Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at El Dorado Park in Salinas, and Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Pizza Factory. Applications can also be picked up at Homers Batting Cage. A copy of a birth certificate is required. Call George at 443-4319 or Nick at 235-3338.
Seaside's Finest
Seaside's Finest is looking for coaches for its upcoming spring and summer AAU travel basketball season. Contact Jason Hieb at 915-5362 or at email@example.com
Tryouts for the Orlando Johnson Basketball Academy for high school players will be March 2 at CSUMB from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., and March 10 at Monterey Peninsula College from 2:30-4:30 p.m. Registration is $25. Call Robbie Johnson at 917-2264.
Titans tryouts
The Monterey Bay Titans are looking for boys and girls between 12 and 17 for its AAU traveling basketball teams. Call Chris Hill at 236-8802 or go to www.montereybaytitans.com.
Monterey High and the city of Monterey will dedicate the new Sollecito Park scoreboard in the name of the late Ben Omoto on March 7 at 4 p.m. Omoto coached athletes on the Peninsula for more than 50 years.
Marina PAL
The Marina Police Activities League is looking for volunteer junior high basketball coaches for the upcoming season. Call 884-1254.
Coaches needed
Alisal is looking for a head football coach and a varsity girls volleyball coach. Contact athletic director Anthony Avitia at email@example.com or www.edjoin.org. Deadline is March 31.
North Salinas is looking for a frosh-soph softball coach. Go to firstname.lastname@example.com.
John Devine can be reached at 646-4405 or firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @johnjdevine.


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My great grandmother passed away about a year ago. As in most heart wrenching situations that involve the passing of a loved one, my family and I took our time to go through the house and divvy up what was going to charity, to the garbage and to her family members that wasn't already divided up amongst us. While I was going through an old box in her closet, I stumbled upon a small, light blue Tiffany&Co. bag. In it, was this lighter. I was shocked. I didn't know my great grandmother had ever had a use for a lighter never mind the fact that Tiffany&Co. even made such items. I have looked all over the internet as well as asked around as to the value of this petite lighter as well as it's age. If anyone has any information in regards to it that could be of any help, I'd greatly appreciate it.


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Today: A quartet of Silicon Valley acquisitions can't help push Wall Street higher, as declines from VMware and future ex-customer eBay combine with fears of more European economic issues to push stocks down.
Silicon Valley goes shopping, as Yahoo, Apple, Cisco and Oracle buy companies
Merger Monday was in full effect for Silicon Valley, with news of four tech titans purchasing smaller companies as local firms seek uses for their cash in a changing tech environment.
The first move actually happened during the weekend, when Apple (AAPL) confirmed that it purchased Palo Alto startup WiFiSlam, a move that could be aimed at upgrades for the much derided Apple Maps venture. The Wall Street Journal originally reported the acquisition, citing an anonymous source with a $20 million price tag. Apple confirmed, but did not disclose a price or any plans for the engineers and technology it acquired.
WiFiSlam focuses on mapping interiors, such as the layouts of malls and other large areas, using Wi-Fi signals to help direct users. The 2-year-old company's technology could help Apple Maps upgrade its Apple Maps app, which was so bad upon launch that CEO Tim Cook apologized to customers.
A more frequent acquirer than Apple, Yahoo (YHOO) continued to build its mobile division through the purchase of other companies Monday, announcing that it had picked up Summly, a news-aggregation app developed by a British teenager. AllThingsD reported that Yahoo paid $30 million for the app and its founder, Nick D'Aloisio, who will stay in London to continue his schooling while being the Sunnyvale Internet company's youngest employee.
"What I am excited about with Yahoo is under the new leadership of Marissa Mayer, it's a classic Internet company that has such a big opportunity," D'Aloisio told Reuters in an interview Monday.
Mayer has focused on Yahoo's mobile efforts since taking over the company last year, with the former Googler acquiring a company founded by former co-workers to form the backbone of a mobile division and then acquiring other small mobile companies to build the mobile talent base. Yahoo has also redesigned some of its signature mobile apps while honing its list down to a manageable, targeted list offerings.
A Yahoo blog post confirming the transaction, but not the reported price, noted that Summly is "a mobile product company founded with a vision to simplify the way we get information, making it faster, easier and more concise," and that Yahoo sees mobile devices as being "at the center of how we engage with the people, experiences and interests we love."
Cisco (CSCO) — which has a history of acquiring plenty of companies as it leads the networking sector — continued its recent focus on foreign software companies, purchasing Austrian software firm SolveDirect, which helps companies manage their cloud services. CEO John Chambers has said that he is beefing up Cisco's software holdings through acquisitions in order to make sure Cisco's products can run the hardware it sells to enterprise customers.
Chambers has also said that the San Jose company will acquire only foreign companies until the United States allows it to bring home money collected overseas at a lower tax rate than what is currently charged. Monday's purchase follows the $475 million acquisition of Israeli networking software company Intucell in January, showing that Chambers is living up to his word.
Oracle (ORCL), a serial acquirer like Cisco, also continued a recent trend with its Monday announcement, picking up private North Carolina telecommunications software company Tekelec for an undisclosed sum. The move follows Oracle's February purchase of Acme Packet, another telecom-related company that was the Redwood City's largest acquisition since Sun Microsystems in 2010.
Oracle's purchase of Acme Packet showed its desire to forcefully target the telecoms industry for enterprise hardware and software, a challenge to Cisco, which wants the same business and purchased Intucell for that reason. Oracle CEO said last month that Oracle's "ambition is to be the primary technology provider to the telecommunications industry," according to The Wall Street Journal.
Oracle said in its announcement that it would look to combine Tekelec with Acme Packet's technology for a full-service telecom offering. While no price was disclosed, the Journal reported that Tekelec was taken private for about $761 million in 2011.
Apple, Yahoo and Cisco recorded slight gains Monday in the first trading since their respective deals, while Oracle continued to spiral after its disappoint earnings report last week. Apple increased 0.4 percent to $463.58; Yahoo gained 0.5 percent to hit another new 52-week high at $23.38; Cisco added 0.5 percent to $20.85; and Oracle dropped 2.3 percent to close at $31.25.
VMware takes a tumble after eBay moves to OpenStack, Tesla gains
Overall, Silicon Valley had a rough day on Wall Street, with the SV150 index of the area's largest tech companies declining 0.5 percent as VMware took a dive after losing a big customer.
eBay (EBAY) and its PayPal business will replace VMware on its 80,000 servers with open-source cloud management system OpenStack, an OpenStack board member told BusinessInsider. The open-source alternative to VMware's popular cloud offering has already received prominent backers like IBM, which adopted OpenStack in a move that many felt made the open-source system the standard platform.
Palo Alto-based VMware, which has yet to fully recover from a late-January swoon preceded by the announcement of layoffs and disappointing earnings results, dropped 5 percent Monday to close at $76.50.
eBay didn't profit immediately from the move, dropping 3.7 percent after the U.S. Senate voted in favor of a nationwide online sales tax in a vote that happened after markets closed Friday afternoon.
On the positive side, Tesla gained 2.5 percent after CEO Elon Musk said on Twitter that he would have an important announcement Thursday, which may have made some investors shudder after the battle between the tech entrepreneur and The New York Times earlier this year. Another Musk company, SolarCity, also had a strong day with a 1.9 percent gain; Musk is chairman and a major investor in the Peninsula solar installer.
Cyrpus situation resolved, but fears still hurt stocks
Stocks fell overall Monday, after the Cyprus situation was finally defused, but in a way that left investors worrying about the effect on the greater European economy.
All three major U.S. stock indexes declined, as investors showed concern that the Cyprus situation was just the first domino to fall in a weakened European economy. Stocks moved higher, including a near-record-high for the Standard & Poor's 500, until a Eurozone official backed off comments calling the solution in Cyrpus a template for other countries, instead saying they would be handled on a case-by-case basis.
"There was certainly a sigh of relief that a deal was reached, but there are still growing concerns that more work needs to be done," Jack Ablin, the chief investment officer of BMO Private Bank, told Reuters.
Silicon Valley tech stocks
Up: Tesla, Yahoo, Cisco, Apple, Splunk, SolarCity, Applied Materials
Down: VMware, Oracle, eBay, Electronic Arts (ERTS), Gilead, Adobe (ADBE), Intuit (INTU), Facebook, Intel
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite index: Down 9.7, or 0.3 percent, to 3,235.3
The blue chip Dow Jones industrial average: Down 64.28, or 0.44 percent, to 14,447.75
And the widely watched Standard & Poor's 500 index: Down 5.2, or 0.33 percent, to 1,551.69
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Veteran memorial wall goes interactive
ROSEBURG, Ore. -- A memorial wall bears more than just names of local heroes, it has taken the list interactive.
The VFW in Roseburg has one of the first QR code driven memorial walls ever created.
Simply by using a QR code reader app on your smart phone, you instantly have photos, bios and accomplishments of all of the veterans on the memorial.
Michael Eakin, a VFW post commander, says it will be something the whole family can appreciate. "It will bring up two, three, four generations of loved ones and their history and what they did in the war," he said. "You always hear, "Well grandpa, what did you do in the war," or "Dad what did you do in the war?" This right here will bring that information up from now on, which is pretty cool."
The VFW has received tremendous community support, and has room for over 6,000 plaques. "We think that this encompasses war veterans right here, and it's for living or deceased veterans. Not just from Douglas County, but all over the world really."
The idea behind this wall is to better engage the younger generations in veterans history through this interactive technology.
The interactive memorial wall was dedicated Monday.


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Watched Premium Rush last night, Usually a huge fan of Joshua Levitt Gordon, but that movies was the biggest piece of hipster crap I have ever seen. Seriously a 1/10, I'm not even sure how i finished it.
I should have known what i was getting into when they started talking about "fixies".


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To apply for credit:
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Illinois State Police District 10 -- See ISP Page
County will be switching the sheriff repeater to digital by the end of 2016 (source1) (source2)
See the wiki for additional information
*458.0625 D032 tone carrier, heard in Gifford area (1/14)
*151.415 D311 heard in Paxton area, in DB for JoDaviess County Sheriff
*158.835 127.3 heard in Gifford area, sounded like snow plows, base/mobile? (1/14)
Carle Arrow Ambulance is buying Medix Ambulance and is set to take over ambulance responses in Danville starting July 29, 2016. Frequencies are set to change then too. This set-up will be similar to how Carle dispatches Hoopeston Ambulance. More info: link
*WPTH211 - 151.3475 Repeater with 156.0 input, 159.0 Mobile Extenders
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
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What is it?
The Xenarc 1020TSV is a 10-Inch 16:9 Widescreen VGA monitor with 5-wire resistive touch panel.
The Verdict:
The Xenarc 1020TSV is a work of art when compared to rival car PC monitors. Its aluminum bezel and new features stand alone in the market. However I just don�t feel the 1020TSV was meant to be customized to the point of installing permanently in a vehicle.
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The 1020TSV comes with an instruction manual, VESA mount, desktop stand, an attachable stylus pointer, and a single-loom wire which includes connectors for USB, VGA input, 2 composite inputs, and an audio cable which connects to the built-in speaker. Also included are a home power supply, car cigarette lighter power supply, full function remote, and the touchscreen driver CD.
The 1020TSV is Xenarc�s latest entry in the 10-inch touch screen market. The company has an outstanding reputation for building high-quality displays, and the 1020TSV is no exception. Upon opening the packaging I was immediately in awe of this monitor. It has a huge screen, an absolutely stunning brushed, anodized aluminum front bezel, and fascinating display quality. All this backed by a company who�s been building monitors for our hobby reliably since the very beginning. The rear of the 1020TSV is constructed from ABS plastic, and features the same cable locking design of the smaller 700TSV. Both power and input cable are forcibly held into place, up and out of the way for fabricators.
The 1020TSV has all the standard car PC monitor connections. There is a VGA connector, 2 audio/video composite connectors, and an audio connector which allows installers to run pc audio directly to the built-in speaker in the Xenarc. The speaker is around 3 inches, so do not expect full-range audio, however it would be nice to be able to route GPS guidance prompts separate from your music. Like the 700TSV, the 1020TSV does not have a DVI connection, something that should be common for all new monitors in today�s world. The 1020TSV does have auto-switch sensors built into the composite input 1.
The 1020TSV has the same Advanced Image Scaling and Sharpness (AISS) feature has the 7-inch 700TSV. This, coupled with the native-resolution of 1024x600 means with the 1020TSV you get a big, bold, beautiful display. With competing monitors it�s often the case that you can see individual pixel differences in an image. AISS fixes this problem and processes both static and moving images with extreme clarity.
The size of the screen becomes even handier when coupled with the new Picture-in-Picture mode. This mode allows for an auxiliary input to be displayed while VGA is still displayed. Either composite input can be displayed in small-window mode or split-screen with a press of the button on the remote, and each screen is swappable. This could come in handy with say a backup sensor or rear seat camera.
The 1020TSV has a new ambient light sensor on its front bezel. This allows the monitor to automatically dim based on the amount of available light. The automatic dim works well, but like the 700TSV, the 1020 doesn�t dim nearly enough to make it work well at night without manual adjustments. The buttons on the front bezel are backlit blue and take quite the amount of force to use when compared to other monitors of its kind.
When looked at as a whole, the 1020 sure seems like a lead competitor in the big-boy screen department. But upon closer analysis, you may come to realize this monitor really wasn�t made to be mated to a car PC. Why? Well for starters, it�s heavy. At 3.3lbs, its going to take more than just bondo to get this fabricated into a vehicle. And that beautiful brushed aluminum bezel is not made to be cut, which means you must have an awful lot of space in your dash to make this your display. My Dodge Caravan is a rather large vehicle, but there�s simply no way the 1020TSV is going to fit the dash in its current form.
Here is a photo comparing the actual bezel size difference between the 1020TSV and the 7�inch 700TSV.
Even if you have the space, you have to factor in that this monitor is not transflective. The instructions indicate there is an anti-glare film applied to its 5-wire resistive touch screen, but in my testing I noticed no improvement over Xenarc 10-inch screens from years ago. The simple fact of the matter is more screen size means more room for glare, and while driving around with the 1020TSV as my monitor for a partly cloudy day it was a chore to navigate my front end.
All these things as a whole make me believe the Xenarc 1020TSV was not made to be used in a vehicle at all. It seems at its best when it�s a secondary display, sitting on a desk and able to show its stunning visuals without having to worry about glare.
The Positive:
� Top-notch display quality delivered from AISS
� Installation-friendly wiring design
� Composite Input auto-switch
� Picture in Picture with easy controls
� 500:1 Contrast Ratio
� Native resolution of 1024x600
� Auto-power on when VGA signal is detected
� Solid build, outstanding quality reputation
� Built-in ambient light sensor
The Negative:
� No DVI input
� Only 1 composite connection can auto-switch
� Below average sunlight-readability
� Only 300nits brightness
� Aluminum bezel must be accounted for in fabrication
The Verdict:
The Xenarc 1020TSV is a work of art when compared to rival car PC monitors. Its aluminum bezel and new features stand alone in the market. However I just don�t feel the 1020TSV was meant to be customized to the point of installing permanently in a vehicle.
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Screen Size: 10.2� Diagonal
Colors: 18-bit (262, 144 Colors)
Native Resolution: 1024x600px
VGA Modes: 640x480 to 1600x1200
Viewing Angle 160� Horizontal, 140� Vertical
Contrast: 500:1
Inputs: VGA, 2 x Composite Video Optional, 1 x PC audio
Touch Panel: Resistive 5 wires.
Power Consumption: <20W
Dimensions: 10.4W x 7.3H x 1.4D
Weight: 3.3Lbs
Operation Temperature:-4�F to 158�F
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Final two outfield spots down to three players
KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Astros' outfield situation was cleared up significantly with Sunday's roster move that sent J.D. Martinez to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
With the club heading toward a starting lineup of Chris Carter in left, Justin Maxwell in center and Rick Ankiel in right, the final two roster spots in the outfield are going to come down to Fernando Martinez, Brandon Barnes and Trevor Crowe, a non-roster player.
"I don't think we have too many more decisions to make," manager Bo Porter said. "The last decision or so will come down to the next couple of days here, and we'll be almost set and ready to go."
Martinez is a left-handed bat with tremendous power, but he doesn't run very well. Barnes, who hits right-handed, can play all three outfield spots and is a plus defender who can run. Crowe's a versatile switch-hitter who has some speed.
"All those guys have done a tremendous job this spring and they've made this decision a tough one as you come down the stretch," Porter said.
The manager wants offense early and defense late, which what makes Barnes so valuable. Regardless of who makes the roster, expect there to plenty of mixing and matching in the outfield.
"We'll continue to give everybody some playing time and see what happens," general manager Jeff Luhnow said. "I can't imagine we'd run the same three guys out there every day to start the season. We'll give everybody an opportunity to play."
Brian McTaggart is a reporter for MLB.com and writes an MLBlog, Tag's Lines. Follow @brianmctaggart on Twitter. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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The Starhotels Splendid Venice is located in the heart of Venice, quite close to Piazza San Marco and to Ponte di Rialto. It can be reached by gondola, mooring on to the private pier and from it you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the historical center of Venice, dominated by the famous bell tower of San Marco. The interior decorations, among which are the great cut-glass mirrors, recall the formal elements of the Venetian architecture.
The velvet and silk fabrics, with tones from pearl grey to light violet, complete this atmosphere of delicate elegance. The Campiello Lounge, a typical Venetian courtyard, is in the middle of the hotel, connected to the bar and the restaurant. Bathed in natural light and, in winter, heated by a large fireplace, its style is the quintessence of unaffected elegance. It has a retractable glass roof and can thus be used all year round. Giving onto the Campiello Lounge, the bar welcomes our guests into a stylish, intimate atmosphere. The lacquered furniture introduces eclectic elements of black and gold into the color scheme, warmly set off by the dark pink of the lampshades. "Le Maschere", the hotel's restaurant, is a charming and modern environment that offers you a breathtaking view of the canal while savoring your meal. It features experienced staff, a high quality of cooking and an elegant décor. In a perfect amalgamation of ambience and gastronomy, typical Venetian cuisine is artfully combined with traditional dishes. Free WiFi internet in the common areas
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Hodgson Changes Number, Hopes to Rid Curse of the Number 39
Cody Hodgson has decided to switch numbers. He'll be moving away from his familiar #39 in favour of the #9 jersey, and I'm all for it! The number 39 has not been kind of Cody Hodgson. In fact, it hasn't been kind of anyone in Canuck history.


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In collaboration with American Craft Beer Week and Epic Brewing, The Bayou will be hosting our second ever mini-beer festival Monday May 14th at 5:00 pm. We will be opening every Epic beer we have on hand including one case of the very rare Brainless Corruption brewed in collaboration with DC Brau.
Many very knowledgeable beer folks (including our own Mark Alston and Epic's Kevin Crompton) will be here to help guide you through Epic's insanely large list of beers. Tickets are limited to 60 people so don't wait to get your tickets. Tickets are available only at The Bayou and are available now. You must present valid ID at the door for admittance both to purchase tickets and to attend the festival.
Here is how the festival will work. For $30 (includes all taxes and gratuity) you will get a wrist band and 20 beer tickets that enable you to sample the festival beers. As this event is all about sampling high quality beers in a responsible manner, all samples will be served in 2 ounce pours. You must have both the wrist band and the tickets to be served. No sharing with non-participants!!! Anyone found sharing beer with people without a wrist band will have their wrist band removed and they will be barred from continued participation. You may however, share freely with other participants. We will cease opening new bottles around 9:00 pm so don't show up too late.
Be advised that, due to Utah liquor laws and common sense safety, we will not be able to continue serving "intoxicated" people so please take it easy. You are welcome to eat dinner or appetizers at a table or the bar but food is not included in the festival fee. We will not be able to guarantee seating and tables will be available only for those planning on eating.
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Anyway, why not brew a rich, tawny rye ale, then mellow it in the warmth of charred oak rye whiskey casks? Two kinds of malted rye provide spicy sweetness, giving way to notes of caramelized wood and the citrusy tang of Perle, Magnum, and Saphir hops before easing into a dry, lingering finish.
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Most of us are aware of the Robin Roberts story. Robin, co-host of ABC TV's Good Morning America, found out, several months ago, that she was suffering from a serious illness and would need a bone marrow transplant to save her life. That is tough news to get. But Robin attacked it, and she and her doctors searched for a donor. It needed to be a perfect match and they found one...her sister. How lucky she was. And now, all these months later, she has returned to Good Morning America. She's not totally out of the woods yet, but as she recovers, her prognosis is excellent. All thanks to the National Marrow Donor Program's international registry.


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Education Minister Don McRae has announced a complete reversal of the government's previous directive that local school boards must fund a retroactive 1.5% wage increase for school staff out of their existing budgets.
McRae acknowledged that the reversal followed the unanimous rejection of the government's directive by school boards across the province.
"You have indicated to me quite clearly that in light of budget uncertainties and the timing of district budget process that the savings cannot be generated without either reducing service levels or transferring costs to the public," said McRae in a January 23rd, 2013 letter sent to all school boards.
The Minister's directive came under the province's Cooperative Gains Mandate in which public sector employers were offered the ability to negotiate modest wage increases as long as those increases could be found within existing budgets, service delivery levels are maintained, and costs are not passed on to the public.
According to School District 5 (SD5) Board chair, Frank Lento, the Board is satisfied with McRae's response but still wonders at the logic of the original directive.
"I think the Minister has recognized somewhat belatedly that the government's struggles with financial management shouldn't fall on the backs of our students," said Lento. "Indeed, the way to deal with our fiscal challenges should be through investing even more in the education of our children so that each has the tools to succeed in the future economy. That's what I call 'cooperative gains'."


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Last week, analyst Michael Linenberg of Deutsche Bank speculated that Republic Airways might pick up some larger regional jets that American Airlines would have given to its subsidiary, American Eagle Airlines.
So Linenberg asked Republic chairman and CEO Brian Bedford about that possibility Thursday when Republic announced its fourth quarter and full-year earnings.
Bedford's answer: We haven't talked to American.
"The easiest way to answer that question is with the truth. We're not having any conversations with American about additional growth," Bedford said.
"We have talked very publicly about our own staffing challenges. Our focus is on fulfilling our current obligations we currently have. We have significant growth on the books through first quarter of 2015. That's really what our focus is on. I don't have any insights to share with you about what American's plans are for its allocation of its large jets," Bedford said.
American in December announced an order for 60 Embraer E175 jets, with 76 seats, that it would place with a regional partner.
Its owned subsidiary, American Eagle Airlines, would be a logical choice. But leaders of the pilots' union there turned down a cost-cutting contract that management required in exchange for getting the larger jets. So the E175 jets are coming, but American hasn't announced a home for them.
Republic is a logical place because its Republic Airlines unit has begun flying E175 jets on American's behalf out of Chicago. Its contract calls for it to take delivery of and operate 47 of those airplanes.
But Republic, like other carriers, is finding it hard to recruit and retain pilots.
Republic recently announced it would not try to renew contracts to fly smaller jets – 50 seats or fewer – for United Airlines and American Airlines when they expire this year. The reason is that it can't attract enough pilots to man those flights.
Bedford told analysts that a requirement that pilots have at least 1,500 hours of applicable experience and new duty rules have made it hard for airlines, particularly regional carriers, to have enough pilots.
"This was not an unexpected development. However, the magnitude and speed of the crew resource challenge we're seeing has forced us to change our outlook for small jets in 2014," Bedford said.
In 2012, Republic's goal was to hire 400 pilots and Republic had no difficulty attracting enough "highly qualified men and women."
"Last year to support our growth and replace normal attrition, our hiring outlook was for 500 new employees. However, we were able to hire only 450 as of the end of last year," he said.
Republic expects to see more attrition as regional pilots migrate to mainline airlines that "have exhausted their furlough lists."
"So we increased our hiring outlook for 2014 to 550 pilots. But when we added in the 50 crew members that we were short in Q4, it began to become very clear to us that we were not seeing enough qualified crew members in the new hire pool that would enable us to meet our objectives.," he said.
Republic and its pilot union, the Teamsters, recently announced a tentative agreement. If union leaders sent it out and members approve the collective bargaining agreement, that should improve the situation, Bedford said.
"That would certainly be our hope. But we also have to realistic that the mere fact of having a new CBA isn't going to create a single new qualified pilot in the United States," he said.
"Hopefully, it will allow us to retain the talent we already have. Hopefully, it will better position us to attract new talent. But again, that's a hard thing for us to quantify sitting here today," he said.
"If the TA is ratified and it leads to reduced attrition levels and increased hiring, then certainly we would have a positive outlook on placing our small jet aircraft back into service with our partners," Bedford told listeners.


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The Willits school board appointed attorney Chris Neary as its fifth member Wednesday night, replacing Trustee Barb Starr, who resigned on December 1.
This will be the second go-round on the school board for Neary, who served as a trustee from 1980 to 1992, acting as chairman in 1984 and 1991. Neary currently serves as attorney for the North Coast Railroad Authority, the Brooktrails Community Services District and other special districts in Mendocino County, and has represented numerous public entities during his legal career.
In response to the application question, Why do you want to be a school board member?, Neary wrote he sensed the school district's image had been damaged in the community due to the school bond crisis, with "the school board being blamed by those who are quick to blame before all the facts are in."
Neary attended the community forum with bond expert Lori Raineri, and wrote Raineri's "independent analysis established that the school board and the administration were ill-served by financial advisers."
"The first step" in managing the district's fiscal crisis, Neary wrote, is "to restore credibility, first of the board and then of the district in the community."
He cited his familiarity with bond issues, including successfully managing a potential bond default by a client, and his 37 years of experience "in the issues most impacting the district at the present," as assets which could help the board develop a strategy for a favorable resolution to the crisis.
In answer to a question about the strengths of the school district, Neary answered: "The teachers and staff. Willits has always had a stable core of teachers who are dedicated to providing quality education." The board should reward that dedication, Neary wrote, "with an open process in negotiations to assign the highest possible remuneration to the bargaining units."
Neary also expressed interest in the process of choosing a new superintendent, writing that he'd had "significant specific experience in the selection of superintendents and general managers."
When he was on the school board before, Neary told board members Wednesday night, the board's pick of Robert Kirkpatrick as superintendent had "energized the school district in a way we hadn't seen for quite some time."
Neary said a transparent and open selection process for a new superintendent would also be an opportunity to restore the credibility of the district in the community.
The school board voted to authorize executive search firm Leadership Associates to reopen its search for superintendent candidates, with interviews at the end of April and the permanent superintendent to start work on July 1.


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A's agree to terms with 18 more Draft picks
OAKLAND -- The A's agreed to terms with 18 players selected in the 2014 First-Year Player Draft, the team announced Friday.
Among the players who signed Friday are second-round pick Daniel Gossett from Clemson and fourth-round pick Jordan Schwartz from Niagara, both college right-handers.
The other 16 players to agree to terms were: right-hander Branden Kelliher (8th round); left-hander Mike Fagan (9th); right-hander Corey Miller (10th); right-hander Joel Seddon (11th); second baseman Max Kuhn (13th); third baseman Jose Brizuela (16th); left-hander Michael Nolan (18th); right-hander Koby Guana (20th); right-hander Brendan McCurry (22nd); right-hander Dawson Brown (24th); right-hander Rob Huber (26th); center fielder J.P. Sportman (27th); right-hander Corey Walter (28th); left-hander Cody Stull (29th); left-hander Derek Beasley (30th); and first baseman John Nogowski (34th).
On Thursday, Oakland signed first-round pick Matt Chapman, a third baseman, and the club also has now signed 14 of the 18 pitchers it selected in the Draft.
Aaron Leibowitz is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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