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President Niels-Erik Andreasen presented his Board Briefing on Oct. 30 to faculty and staff in the Newbold Auditorium of Buller Hall.
Among the consent items presented to the Board was a diversity report prepared annually by the Office of Human Resources. The report measures the percentages of students, staff and faculty belonging to different ethnic groups. Andreasen noted, "There was a distinct uptick among the Asian student population across the University and also in the Hispanic population in our graduate programs."
Andreasen shared Provost Luxton's board report of several measurements of University performance. One report related to first-year to second-year student retention rates. The retention rate at Andrews is around 75%, the expected rate nationally is just above 70%. "That's based upon expectations and national norms for institutions that have admission policies like ours," said Andreasen. Luxton also informed the board of a focused visit from the North Central Accreditation Association's Higher Learning Commission in March 2013. They will take a closer look at Andrews' assessment of off-campus programs, board operations and roles of senior administration.
The Finance Committee reported on the University's financial operations since the beginning of the fiscal year, May 1, 2012. To date, the University is performing $100,000 behind budget. "Since the University's overall operating budget is near $90 million, Larry Schalk, our chief financial officer, says we are pretty close to budget," Andreasen explained.
A report from the Seminary Subcommittee shared the news of Denis Fortin's decision to return to full-time teaching after serving as dean of the Seminary for the last six years. Andreasen will be chairing the search committee for a new Seminary dean.
Andrew von Maur, associate professor of architecture, and students from the Campus Design Studio class in the School of Architecture, Art & Design, presented an update on the new Campus Master Plan to the board. "They are finding it to be quite a formidable task," said Andreasen. The new plan, which will set the path for the next 10 years of campus development, will be ready for presentation to the board in time for their March meeting.
The external audit report was presented to the audit committee of the Board, chaired by Dana Wales. He presented the report to the Board from the audit committee and it was a clean audit. Andreasen noted there were no corrections on the audit and appreciation was expressed to Larry Schalk and his team of accountants who prepared the reports.
A report from the President's Council shared their affirmation of the health and wellness initiative at Andrews, which includes plans for a new health and wellness facility. Andreasen shared that three working groups have been formed and assigned tasks: a facility committee, chaired by Larry Schalk; a fundraising committee, chaired by Paul Stokstad and Chuck Randall; and a program committee, charged with enhancing the all-around health and wellness of Andrews University. The fundraising committee announced to President's Council that approximately $8-$9 million in support of a new health and wellness facility has been identified. This represents slightly less than half of the total anticipated cost.
Preliminary budget assumptions for next year were also presented. One major goal is to slow up tuition increases. Last year, it decreased from 5% to 4.5%; this year the goal is to have a 3.5% expected gain and still make budget. There is also a 3.5% increase in operations, which is a Board mandated increase.
The Andrews Dairy report indicated that while the price of milk is up, the cost of feed has also increased, making any profit margins slim. Financial Administration is monitoring milk prices and selling on the futures market.
Financial support from the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is expected to increase by 2%. The North American Division's support, which is tied to wage increases, is expected to increase by 1.2%. The Board voted to authorize Andrews University to finalize the budget based on the expected increase, provided it does not exceed 4%. Tuition rates can then be established in early 2013, allowing Student Financial Services to inform prospective students about their available financial packages in advance of the March board meeting.
The report from the Governance Committee included the annual evaluation of the president of Andrews University. The Governance Committee also took a look at the way Andrews' administration is structured. Andreasen shared charts showing the current reporting structure. The board will need to vote on the charts before Andrews can share them with the Higher Learning Commission during their upcoming visit.
The Academic Subcommittee chaired by Lisa Beardsley, reported authorization for the Department of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology to introduce a master's degree as soon as possible.
There were also a number of faculty and staff appointments:
Faculty Appointments
College of Arts & Sciences
Justina Clayburn, instructor of English, Department of English; Krista Cooper, assistant professor of social work, Department of Social Work; Vanessa Corredera, assistant professor of English, Department of English; Margaret Howell, assistant professor of social work, Department of Social Work; Pamela Litvak, assistant professor of biology, Department of Biology; Benjamin Navia, associate professor of biology, Department of Biology; Charles Reid, associate professor of music, Department of Music; Kristen Witzel, instructor of community & international development, Department of Behavioral Sciences
School of Architecture, Art & Design
Paul Kim, associate professor for documentary film, Department of Visual Art & Design
James White Library
Marianne Kordas, director, Music Materials Resource Center
Promotion-in-Rank & Other Appointments
College of Arts & Sciences
Bill Chobatar, professor of biology, emeritus, Department of Biology; Howard Thomas Goodwin, chair, Department of Biology; David Steen, professor of biology, emeritus, Department of Biology; John Stout, professor of biology, emeritus, Department of Biology; Dennis Woodland, professor of biology, emeritus, Department of Biology
School of Architecture, Art & Design
Carey Carscallen, dean, School of Architecture, Art & Design
James White Library
Norma Greenidge, head of bibliographic services, assistant professor, James White Library; Linda Mack, professor of library science, emerita, James White Library; Xiaoming Xu, instructor of library science, James White Library
Darryl Penney, assistant professor of aviation, Department of Aviation
University Schools
Patricia Costa, instructor, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School; Brianna Perry, instructor, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School; Joyce Tatarchuk, instructor, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Staff Appointments
Juan Alvarez, student accounts manager, Griggs University; Cindy Bartlett, operations manager for job corps, Griggs University; Lance Clark, sous chef, Office of Dining Services; Laura Johnston, recruiter, School of Business Administration; Donald Keele, assistant dean of men, Meier Hall; Darryl Kotanko, Banner support specialist, ITS; A'Lisa Lashley, assistant dean of women, Lamson Hall; Elliscent Quinones, print communications manager, IMC; Lisa Rollins, assistant to the dean, College of Arts & Sciences; Nancy Ruiz, international student advisor, Office of International Student Services; Hebe Soares, senior development officer, Office of Development
Change in Position
Deborah Andvik, assistant to the dean, School of Health Professions; Christon Arthur, associate provost, dean of graduate studies and research, Office of the Provost; Marsha Beal, instructional designer, School of Distance Education; Graciela Gayton, office manager, registrar, Andrews Academy; Carolina Gomez-Jones, assistant dean, School of Distance Education; Rachel Keele, assistant dean, assistant director of guest and convention services, University Towers; Sarah Kimakwa, research integrity & compliance officer, School of Graduate Studies & Research; Maggie Mendoza, health professions recruiter, School of Health Professions; Lynn Merklin, assistant provost for institutional effectiveness, Office of the Provost; Stephen Payne, vice president, Division of Integrated Marketing & Communication; Jason Webster, director of strategic marketing and communication, IMC; Debbie Weithers, associate dean for student life, Division of Student Life; Dianne Wilson, assistant to the director for finance and resource management, Office of Dining Services; Monica Wringer, director, Office of Graduate Enrollment Management


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Corsair Vengeance C70 Review
Today we'll take a look at another of Corsair's unique cases, the Corsair Vengeance C70. This is a case that I had mixed feelings about when hearing about it. I've seen case mods done before with old ammo boxes that had been cut up and shaped to fit hardware. They were either all beat up from use or painted to look such a way; I really liked them. The Corsair Vengeance C70 comes in army green, black, and white. You'll see why I'm talking about ammo boxes when we move on to pictures.
The Vengeance C70 has lots of external features that both serve a functional purpose as well as add to the character of the case. The majority of the build is made of steel, except for a few plastic/rubber additions, and has every inch completely painted inside and out. There are two spring loaded fold down handles on the top of the case that actually can support the weight of a build to carry it around. The front I/O panel is the part that really made me like the initial look: a flip up cover on the reset button and an industrial-look power button. Overall it has a rugged look – and whether or not you thought you wanted to have an ammo style case – Corsair has left it for you to decide what to do with it: you can prepare it for stealth mode or prepare it for war.
Corsair sort of takes away my lingering wish to convert an old ammo case by placing an army green C70 in my hands for review this week. It definitely isn't your ordinary case, it has the right approach, but I'm curious as to how it all holds up. Why don't we take a closer look at what the C70 is really made of – let's hope it doesn't get a dishonorable discharge in the end.
Closer Look:
The C70 arrived in a box that isn't atypical at all for Corsair. Simple cardboard with black print announces that you've just gotten a nice new replacement for your tired old chassis. The front side of the box clearly shows the Vengeance branding and model with very large text. A few lines of features are listed in both English and French (I think). There is a line drawing of the case as well so if you're browsing Microcenter or Fry's you can be sure you know what you're getting. The back side of the box shows an exploded view of the case with a list of features at the bottom in many languages. The left and right sides of the box are essentially identical, listing the specifications of the case (which are listed in full on page three).
Opening up the box was uneventful as always when opening packaging from Corsair. The case arrived with nary a dent or scratch, which is a testament to the shipping protection that Corsair puts into its packaging. I can't count the number of times products, especially cases, get destroyed by UPS or FedEx long before I ever see them at my doorstep. Perhaps my local delivery people are a bit more rough than others, but either way, this case will get to you in one piece thanks to its excellent packaging. Let's get this thing unwrapped and take a look at it!

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Pump up your activewear collection with this lightweight BEBE SPORT racerback tank, featuring a moisture-wicking blend of nylon and spandex that dries 10 times faster than cotton.
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Highlights from MDB Family: Launch of Bedding & Mattresses, Toddler Beds & More
MDB Family (DaVinci, Babyletto, Nursery Works, Franklin & Ben, Million Dollar Baby, Ubabub) always has a big showing at ABC Kids. Highlights this year include the launch of a non-toxic crib mattress line, baby bedding, two toddler beds, kids table and chair sets and more. See the highlights in the slideshow above.
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Welcome to the Illinois Nursing Workforce Center. One of our top priorities has been to provide quality, affordable healthcare in Illinois. As the 'baby boomer' generation grows older,
and the nation must address the demands this generation will place on the healthcare system at the same time that many experienced nurses will be reaching retirement age.
By the year 2020, it is estimated that in Illinois there will be a shortage of more than 21,000 nurses. To address this concern, we created the Illinois Center for Nursing. The Center will ensure that we are identifying and providing the resources necessary to recruit and train more highly-skilled nurses in Illinois.
The Illinois Nursing Workforce Center is also a resource for current and future nursing students, nursing educators and those nurses already practicing in the field to find information on affordable education options and scholarship opportunities, grants for nursing schools and improvements to working conditions for nurses.
Nurses are on the frontlines of health care and have the most direct and continuing contact with patients. The Illinois Nursing Workforce Center will be a huge step in guaranteeing that we have enough nurses to provide the necessary high-quality health care for patients in Illinois.
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text: Though Mal's St. Paddy's Parade in Jackson is four months away, organizers already have a grand marshal and a theme. The 2014 edition of Mal's St. Paddy's Parade will salute grand marshal and popular Jackson bartender Cotton Baronich and proceed under the theme "Drink Local, Think Global," parade founder Malcolm White said. The 32nd parade will march and roll through ...Read More »


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martin wrote:haha,the guy who incosiderabvly thought argentina will pass lithuania, how much did you lose my friend? oh, the bookies, never have any brains regarding basketball.
seriously, even if we lose aginst states, we are the best TEAM in the tournament: very mediocre talent, very low percentage, but so much desire and tactics. i'm too proud of our guys. we did it.
i really really liked the way argentin alooked on the bench, no more cockiness, literally - no one has been able to cock feed lithuania. whoever tried, got smoked.
my prediction, if i sense any cock sentence from USA, i bet you're smoked, if stay humble, you got more talent and natrurally you would win.
anyways, best performing team - Lithuania!
You are right , I thought Aregentina would win. I based this off of what I saw when we played Lithuania, but your guys have been playing EXCELLENT recently . USA has got their work cut out if they want to win against you... it is not the same team we saw in August.


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This Saturday, October 9th, at the Main Library is the Zine Release Party for Issue 4 of ZINE MACHINE! Kids ages 6-12 come use your library card to check out the newest issue of our zine! This issue has some comics about kid's dream schools as well as descriptions and designs of phones by kids. At the party we'll also be drawing comics for the next issue and having some killer snacks. It all starts at 2pm.
Zine Machine is a zine created by kids at the Main Library. The class meets every Tuesday in the children's department at 4pm.


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Solving puzzles with a panzer is fun. This is what critics and players say about 'the little tank that could':
"A fantastic game, and a must have for any iPhone owner: GOLD AWARD" (iPhoneWorld)
"It is amazing, the graphics fit perfectly, the controls are easy to get used to, and the physics are really well done." (Legowiz)
"I have been playing the crap out of it. Cool game." (Dana)
"The physics in the game are incredibly accurate and everything moves and falls exactly as you would expect." (iPhoneWorld)
This is a premium panzer puzzler. You steer your panzer through the level using Newtonian physics. Make your tank smash, roll, jump and fly through or over obstacles. And if nothing else helps, just fire your gun. The game features a state of the art physics simulation where each link in the tracks is faithfully simulated using Chipmunk's physics engine. Once you mastered the assault course from start through finish, your time will be recorded so you can make it to the online leader board. Glory awaits those that will master the panzer.
This game currently features 10 levels of action packed fun, ranging from difficulty easy, medium to hard.
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Twenty-year-old Mike Santini, a diesel engine mechanic from Philadelphia, won't be voting in the state's April 22 primary. Like most young voters, the economy is a big concern for Mr. Santini – especially now that his hours at work are being cut – but he doesn't feel engaged enough to cast a ballot.
Even as young people have flocked to the polls this presidential primary season, one subset of the youth vote remains largely absentee: those ages 18 to 24 who, like Santini, have never been to college.
Here in Pennsylvania, where Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton needs to beat Sen. Barack Obama decisively to keep her presidential hopes alive, turnout will be key – including that of this "other youth vote." When it comes to young voters, college students usually get most of the campaigns' attention, but here in Pennsylvania young people with no college experience slightly outnumber college students, data show.
That has both the Clinton and the Obama camps strategizing to reach the Keystone State's young noncollege voters. Efforts include sending text-message reminders about registration and poll dates (an approach found to boost voter participation by more than 4 percent, according to a 2006 study by the New Voters Project, a nonpartisan group working to engage young voters). The campaigns are also using social-networking platforms such as Facebook and MySpace and seeking out public spaces common to young people, regardless of their education levels, such as shopping malls and bars.
The Clinton campaign recently hosted concerts and events featuring celebrities to draw a diverse crowd, says Emily Hawkins, national youth outreach coordinator for Senator Clinton's campaign. On March 22, for instance, America Ferrera, star of ABC's "Ugly Betty," hosted a voter-registration rally for Clinton supporters at a downtown Philadelphia club.
So far this election season, young voters without college backgrounds have lagged behind their college-educated counterparts at the polls. On Feb. 5, the day of the Super Tuesday sweepstakes when 20-plus states held primaries or caucuses, 79 percent of young voters had some kind of higher education under their belts and 21 percent had a high school diploma or less, according to data compiled by the Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement (CIRCLE).
The disparity is not a surprise, but "it's not good," says CIRCLE research associate Karlo Marcelo. This divide among young people is dangerous, he says, because it risks lessening the weight placed on issues important to young voters not in college.
"If they see that noncollege voters aren't going to come out and vote, the politicians aren't going to go out to them," says Mr. Marcelo.
The college-noncollege gap surfaced nationally in 1972, as unions and other organizations that had mobilized young people who didn't attend college declined. Reaching out to this group became expensive and time-consuming for campaigns, especially during the primaries.
College campuses have "built-in systems for mobilization," making them more appealing for large rallies or speeches by candidates, notes Chrissy Faessen, a spokeswoman for the voter mobilization group Rock the Vote.
Sara Press, an 18-year-old high school graduate who works at St. Mary's Hospital in Langhorne, Pa., says she plans to vote for Clinton in Tuesday's primary. The war in Iraq and the economy rank high on her list of issues, but Ms. Press says she doesn't feel connected to the campaigns. She has not been aware of any events and has learned about the candidates by doing Google-based research on her own.
"I know that if I was in college [the campaigns] would go to your dorms, but it's hard to get people who just live at home," says Press, who does live at home.
Registration data in the state shows that, as of April 13, people ages 18 to 24 made up about 10 percent of total registered voters. A CIRCLE report estimates that just over half of Pennsylvanians under 30 have no college experience.
Sean Smith, a spokesman for the Obama camp, says the campaign's youth outreach "is as inclusive as it can be, but by default a lot of organizing happens on campus." While the Obama campaign has not done targeted outreach to noncollege young people, Mr. Smith says, it believes campus-based networks can spread Obama's message to all young people.
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Review: Apple iPod touch (Fifth-Generation)
Company: Apple Inc.
Model: iPod touch (fifth-generation)
MSRP as of 6/2014: $199/$249/$299 (16/32/64GB)
MSRP as of 6/2013: $229/$299/$399 (16/32/64GB)
Compatibility: PC/Mac, iCloud
Pros: A substantially redesigned and much-improved version of the prior iPod touch, enhancing everything from screen quality to battery life and audio performance. In 32GB and 64GB models, both front and rear cameras are particularly big jumps over prior, poorly-equipped model, now rivaling recent iPhones; new 4" screen is taller and more color accurate than before. The 32GB and 64GB models are now offered in six different colors, including nice silver and black updates to prior models, while including a fabric loop for wrist carrying. Thinner and lighter than before. All models include new EarPods earphones.
Cons: Despite two-year gap since prior model's release, most of the new features are a full step behind leading iPhone and iPad models, cementing the new iPod touch as a smaller, better-screened remake of the iPhone 4S rather than as an iPod that separately justifies its existence with at least one standout new feature; a challenge as very good $199-$299 tablets continue to grow in popularity. New colors are so-so, and rear shells of 32GB and 64GB models—including a loop connection button and protruding camera lens—are a little unusual by Apple design standards. A 2013-vintage 16GB model regrettably lacks the rear camera feature altogether, seriously reducing the value proposition relative to other models. Lightning Connector breaks compatibility with past Dock Connector accessories unless you separately purchase Apple's $29-$39 adapters.
In recent years, Apple hasn't been plagued much by the "right device, wrong price" dilemma, as it has tended to replace its best already right-priced devices with new models every year, keeping competitors on their toes while constantly advancing the state of the art for small and thin electronics. Just consider what $499 bought in last year's and this year's iPads, and the same for $199 iPhone 4S and iPhone 5 models: the jumps have been huge—from one great device to the next—and consumers have responded by boosting year-over-year iPad and iPhone sales to unprecedented levels. In short, the Apple strategy's been working incredibly well for those devices, and great new features at great prices has been the key.
With the iPod family, however, Apple's in a different situation. The fifth-generation iPod touch is indeed a huge jump over its predecessor, but the fourth-generation model is now over two years old, and in certain critical ways, it wasn't even cutting edge when it was introduced. Recent iPad to iPad and iPhone to iPhone jumps have introduced new processors and major new features, but the new iPod touch is largely rehashing the user experience of the year-old iPhone 4S, albeit with some non-trivial screen and camera improvements. Since the release of smaller iPads is looming, and there are undisputably good 7" Google and Amazon tablets right now selling for $199, the new iPod touch is by no means a slam dunk release for Apple; to the contrary, we'd expect it to have a rough time this holiday season, and it remains to be seen whether the aging $199 to $249 fourth-generation iPod touches will be able to maintain any momentum given other available options, and apparently waning interest from some leading game developers.
All of this is to say that the fifth-generation iPod touch is a good rather than great product—worthy of our B+ rating largely on the strength of its much-improved screen and cameras, but disappointing in pricing and storage capacity. Although it comes closer than ever before to the current flagship iPhone, the $299 starting price just seems unrealistic for the features Apple is offering compared with the latest crop of small tablets. While the hardware inside the shell is great for an iPod, Apple again passed on the opportunity to boost its storage capacity to a level that could replace the crusty old iPod classic, and made some industrial design decisions that fall short of the iPod family's previously high standards. Parents who have previously considered the $199 iPod touch a viable holiday gift will most likely think twice before laying out the extra cash for this model, and start considering other options, perhaps including ones not developed in Cupertino.
If you were planning to rush out to the store to buy an iPod touch, our advice would be to hold off on a purchase until Apple officially reveals its smaller-sized iPad, which will likely deliver superior value at similar prices. However, there is a very legitimate difference between pocket-sized and tablet-sized devices that raw dollars and cents calculations won't capture, and the question of what you really want to use and carry around every day should be paramount in your considerations. You can decide what's better for your needs, but our suspicion is that this particular model will need to become less expensive and possibly more capacious in order to achieve the market penetration enjoyed by its predecessors—it's a very good device, but unless you're really enthusiastic about the new colors, it would be a stretch to call its improvements as exciting as the flagship iPhone and iPad releases have been this year.
Editors' Note: iLounge only reviews products in "final" form, but many companies now change their offerings - sometimes several times - after our reviews have been published. This iLounge article provides more information on this practice, known as revving.


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WASHINGTON, Dec. 24 (UPI) -- General Motors is poised to recall 118,800 GMC Canyon and Chevrolet Colorado vehicles due to hoods that could spring open unexpectedly, U.S. regulators said.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the automaker would initiate a recall Jan. 17 to fix hood latch systems on 2010-12 Chevrolet Colorado and GMC Canyons made between Nov. 9, 2009, and Aug. 28, 2012.
The hoods on the vehicles may be missing the secondary hood latch, the U.S. regulator said.
Vehicles without the secondary hood latch are at risk of having the hood fly open and block the driver's view of the road, precipitating an accident.
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|A "blip" refers to the icon that appears above your opponent's heads, but this can be adjusted so it only appears based on a few criteria: whether someone's on your team, how close to you an opponent is, or whoever's winning.
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In the days before modern antibiotics, some researchers saw bacteriophages, viruses that can seek out and destroy bacteria, as a promising candidate for fighting infections. Now, as more organisms develop resistance to existing antibiotics, phage research is finding new favor.
At the Society for General Microbiology meeting in Edinburgh, researchers presented work on incorporating bacteriophages into dressings for wounds and cleaning materials used in hospitals. The scientists found a way to bind the phages to polymer particles, allowing the viruses to remain active for up to three weeks rather than breaking down after a few hours. The hope is that the phage-based approach will provide new weapons in the battle against dangerous bacteria such as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). In this segment, Ira and guests talk about bacteriophages and their place in modern medicine.


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I don't know Beverly native Daniel Francis Murphy. Never met him, never had a chat with him, never even knew of him until recently. In fact, what little I do know about Mr. Murphy, who attended St. John's Prep in Danvers, is attributable to his write-up in Baseball-Almanac.com.
Oh, he was also profiled in a June 1960 issue of Sports Illustrated. But you probably already knew that.
He was a star then. He would have probably eclipsed the fame of the Washington Nationals' current second baseman Daniel Murphy if it wasn't for one important thing.
He didn't fare well in The Show. From 1960 to 1962, the Chicago Cubs outfielder with all that promise had a difficult time hitting big league pitching. In 117 games, he went 23-for-130. That's a batting average even below the Mendoza line.
So he spent the next six years in the minors. To his credit, he recast himself as a pitcher.
This was like the Babe Ruth story, only in reverse.
He wasn't Cy Young, but he was serviceable.
In 68 games for the Chicago White Sox during the 1969 and 1970 seasons, Murphy won four games and saved nine others in 112 innings.
That would be the end to a feel good story if it weren't for one small detail.
Murphy is one of 500 players who have played in the big leagues that don't receive a Major League Baseball [MLB] pension.
Mr. Murphy and all the other retired players are in this position, because of something that occurred during Memorial Day weekend in 1980. To avert a threatened players' strike, the league offered the union representing the current players, the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), the following sweetheart deal: Moving forward, all a player would need was one game day to qualify for health insurance coverage and 43 game days of service to qualify for a pension.
The problem was that the union never insisted on retroactivity for all the players like Murphy, who played prior to 1980.
So all Mr. Murphy has been receiving since 2011 is a non-qualified retirement payment of $625 per quarter, up to 16 quarters, or a maximum payment of $10,000. And that's before taxes are taken out.
Oh and get this, the league and union are so cheap, when Murphy, now 75, eventually passes none of his loved ones will receive a plug nickel from MLB.
Murphy and his family and friends should be angry and upset with both the league and the union.
According to the IRS, a vested retiree can receive up to $210,000. Even a post-1980 player who was only on a roster for 43 game days is reportedly receiving a yearly pension of $34,000.
And Mr. Murphy clearly had more service credit than a mere 43 game days.
To date, the MLBPA has been loath to divvy up any more of the collective pie. Even though Forbes recently reported that the current players' pension and welfare fund is valued at $2.7 billion, MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark has never commented about these non-vested retirees, many of whom are filing for bankruptcy at advanced ages, having banks foreclose on their homes and are so sickly and poor that they cannot afford adequate health care coverage.
Factor in those six years in the minors, and Murphy has his pension. That's why MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Clark need to consider changing the rule book, so that minor league service starts being considered pension creditable.
A freelance writer based in New York, Douglas J. Gladstone has been published in multiple newspapers, magazines and websites. He is also the author of two books, including "A Bitter Cup of Coffee; How MLB & The Players Association Threw 874 Retirees a Curve."


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At our sip and paint parties, guests enjoy a 'no art experience required' paint party & all art supplies are included! You'll be led by our talented local artists who will guide you step-by-step to create the featured painting.
Our paint events are more party than an art class. Though our artists will guide you to create the featured painting, this is your masterpiece! You can follow along as much, or as little, as you'd like. Feel free to choose a different color from our paint cart, add in your own detail or paint another image entirely. We encourage creativity!
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As rumors flew Wednesday that a suspect had been identified in the Boston Marathon bombing, investigators continued their careful analysis of evidence. Adam B. Hall, an instructor in the biomedical forensic sciences program at Boston University School of Medicine who previously worked in the Massachusetts State Police crime laboratory, described how such investigations are likely to unfold and why they will be essential in coming days and weeks.
Reconstructing the specifics of the bomb and discerning its components may seem tangential to the primary goal of finding the perpetrator and healing the wounded. But such evidence can help law enforcement officials build their case against a suspect and may provide leads in identifying who, how, and why the perpetrator did it.
Suspects are often identified through more traditional methods of police work, including reviewing video footage, surveillance, and informants, said Hall, who is not involved in the investigation of Monday's bombing.
"As suspects are generated, if there's a search warrant that's collected and executed on someone's property or a vehicle and there are components similar to or consistent with those that were used to make one or more of the devices, they really help to provide some of the circumstantial evidence against a person," he said.
For five years, Hall worked in the Massachusetts State Police crime laboratory, where he analyzed a variety of cases ranging from suspicious packages to the remains of mailboxes blown up by small bombs built by a neighborhood teenager. Because this is such a large event and involves local, state, and federal investigators, evidence collected from the crime scene will be sent to an FBI laboratory in Quantico, Va.
"Their job is essentially to do a detailed analysis . . . everything from fingerprints to what the device looked like, trying to reconstruct the device from all the pieces," Hall said. "It becomes a massive jigsaw puzzle at that point."
The evidence gathered could span a wide range, from pieces of the actual exploded bomb to evidence taken from the clothes or even bodies of people standing closest to the bombs, Hall said. Even though the bomb exploded, there is always some trace amount of material left over.
"Sometimes, it's as simple as taking things that look like a Q-tip to a road sign that was adjacent to an explosive device that went off, that provides a surface that would collect some of those residues," Hall said.
Chemical analysis of residues can reveal what the explosive is, and that provides clues about what types of evidence to look for during searches.
Hall said that black powder or smokeless powder, a form of gunpowder, is widely available in some states. Gun owners sometimes use smokeless powder to reuse ammunition, Hall said, and in New Hampshire, for example, it is possible to buy such materials with few restrictions. A form of gunpowder was used in the Atlanta Olympics pipe bombing in 1996.
Fertilizer has been used in other bombs, such as ones in Oklahoma City, which used ammonium nitrate, and in 1993 under the World Trade Center, which used urea nitrate.
Hall said noted that he had no inside information about the Marathon bombs, but said that his own viewing of the video of the explosions suggested to him that they were not caused by a "low explosive" like black powder. While he said visual and auditory information was far from enough to rule out or confirm any particular explosive, the large amount of white smoke and the sound of the explosion point to more powerful "high explosives."
Knowing the components of the bomb may provide clues about how it was built. Unusual materials might help investigators understand whether it was made in the United States or abroad, for example. And reconstructing the bomb may provide hallmarks that tell investigators who made it or how it was designed.
"If they see any particular types of signatures, that would be characteristic of certain groups they've encountered," Hall said. "The way I think of this is when you're a child, one of your parents teaches you how to tie your shoes: the loop, swoop, and pull, versus two rabbit ears. The way someone ties a knot, or the way they twist wires together, or whether they choose to initiate a device with this type of a timer versus that type of a timer" could be telling.
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