went to a nearby travel agency to book the 3:15pm flight and hurried off to the airport. (Kami & Karli on Russian cabs)

Meanwhile, Linda & Karen continued to search for the painting, commenting, "If we lose, it's because of our stupidity." (Linda & Karen enjoy Russia) After locating the painting, the bowling moms hurried to the ticket counter at the airport, only to find that the taxi driver took them to the wrong airport: the domestic airport. By the time Linda & Karen reached the international airport, the flight carrying the other five Teams, including Kami & Karli, who barely got on board, had already departed. Now stranded in last place, the bowling moms lost hope until they talked to a ticket agent who booked them onto aflight that would connect through Frankfurt, where they would meet up with the five Teams that had departed earlier.

Determination paid off for two Teams, who gained an advantage by finding better flights. In Paris, Colin & Christie found a flight that would land in Cairo at 2:35am versus 2:25pm, creating nearly a 13-hour lead over the other Teams. In Frankfurt, Charla & Mirna secretly found a flight that would land at 2:25pm instead of 3:15pm with the other five Teams. The cousins slinked off during the night when their competitors had fallen asleep.

FIRST PLACELanding in Cairo, Colin & Christie took a taxi to the Tower of Cairo to discover it was closed until 9am. Still, they had a nine-hour lead. After a restful night under the stars in


to the Tower of Cairo and found a Route Marker instructing them to travel 14 miles to the Giza Plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids. Once there, they had to follow yellow rocks to their next clue. As Charla & Mirna made their way to the Giza Plateau, the plane carrying Chip & Kim, Marshall & Lance, Kami & Karli, Brandon & Nicole and Linda & Karen landed in Cairo. In the cab race to the tower, the brothers took an early lead, but were passed by Brandon & Nicole, who arrived first. A concerned Kami & Karli arrived in last place, but passed Linda & Karen on the drive to the Giza Plateau.

As Chip & Kim, Brandon & Nicole and Marshall & Lance began their walkalong the yellow stones, Charla & Mirna arrived at the Route Marker to discover a Roadblock. In this Roadblock, one Team member had to climb down a series of ladders to the base of Osiris Shaft, 140 feet below the surface. Next, they needed to search a watery tomb for a satchel, bring it back to the surface and present it to an Egyptologist, who would give them their next clue. (Brandon on getting the shaft)

Citing claustrophobia as a deterrent, Mirna deferred the task to Charla, who began putting on the protective gear to descend down the shaft. A courageous Charla slowly climbed down the ladder, rung by rung, until she reached the base of Osiris Shaft. After lifting the satchel out of the dirty water, Charla found


climbing back up to be more challenging because she was carrying the heavy wet bag on her shoulders. In the end, Charla became the hero for her Team: she walked out of the shaft and presented the satchel to the Egyptologist, receiving a map of Giza in return. Teams needed to use this map along with the puzzle pieces in the satchel to plot their course. By assembling the puzzle on top of the map, they would see a hole in the puzzle that marked where they would find their next clue. (Charla explains her Team)

DESERT DETOURAs Charla & Mirna unraveled the mystery of their puzzle, Kami & Karli and Linda & Karen battled in last place, trying to find the path to the Osiris Shaft. The bowlingpath through the desert. Once they delivered the camels and cargo to a carpet merchant, Teams would receive their next clue. While not physically demanding, the speed of the task was determined by the camels, so it could take a long time. Hoping to do Hump & Ride before it closed at 5:30pm, the cousins raced across the sand, just barely catching the Egyptian men and horses in time.

While Charla & Mirna performed their best "Laurence of Arabia" impression, Brandon & Nicole, Marshall & Lance and Chip & Kim all wondered how to solve the puzzles in their satchels. The brothers, with an ailing Marshall, figured it out. All three Teams walked to the location on the map. Because night had fallen, the Teams had no option but


to do Rock & Roll. While Chip & Kim proved to be talented at pulling the concrete blocks by rolling them on wooden sticks, Brandon & Nicole had some difficulty. At one point, Chip even offered a hand to the dating Christians when their massive concrete weight became derailed on the sticks.

As Charla & Mirna checked in for a second-place finish, Kami & Karli became confused when looking at the puzzle pieces from their satchel at the Osiris Shaft. Having absolutely no idea where to go, the twins simply started walking, just as the bowling moms descended the shaft, trying to catch up. Kami & Karli benefited from some good fortune as Chip & Kim, on their way to the Pit Stop at the Sphinx, directed the twinsavoid elimination, desperately hoping to catch up. In the end, twins Kami & Karli finished the Detour and arrived at the Pit Stop in sixth place, and the bowling moms stepped on the mat in last place. Phil delivered some good and bad news to Linda & Karen. The good news was that they were not eliminated, as this was the first of four pre-determined non-elimination points in the Race. The bad news was a new twist, which stripped the bowling moms of all their money. In addition, they would not receive any money at the start of the next leg. On their predicament, plucky Linda commented, "We have no money. We're in Egypt, where everybody's poor. It's going to be hard, but we're not going to give


Deadly Year for Philadelphia’s Deadliest Road

Through Sept. 1, there have been 11 fatal traffic crashes on Roosevelt Boulevard, a total slightly higher than the annual average from 2013 through 2017. Since 2013, 72 people have been killed in crashes on the Boulevard, including 31 pedestrians.

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Staff Graphiceducation and health care.[2]

However, these neoliberal prescriptions are far from offering a viable solution to Puerto Rico’s current troubles, which actually grow out of more complex, long-term causes, especially the island’s lack of autonomy in constructing its own economic policies. Puerto Rico’s relationship with the United States continues to be one of colonial-style dependency, serving to assure the overwhelming influence of powerful U.S. economic interests. The twentieth-century colonial policies, which allowed corporations to extract wealth from the island through foreign ownership of land and other productive property, have helped pave the way for a new chapter in the history of colonialism, characterized by exploitative debt obligations which largely benefit Wall Street.

A Colonial History: The Role of U.S. Capital

Puerto Rico became a North American colonial experiment when the Spanish-American


have turned the island into a corporate haven. In 1976, the creation of IRS Section 936 tax code enhanced the tax breaks that U.S. corporations enjoyed.[6] To promote investment, the law allowed U.S. companies to operate in Puerto Rico without paying corporate taxes at all, attracting especially pharmaceutical companies.

Initially, the 1976 provision was successful in making the commonwealth a hub for U.S. investment and pharmaceutical manufacturing.[7] However, in 2006 the tax break expired, setting off a recession that has helped fuel the current debt crisis. Companies deserted the island in droves, causing employment to fall 10 percentage points between 2006 and 2010, and an emigrating labor force drained the island’s tax base.[8]

As the Center for the New Economy points out, in Puerto Rico today “both production and consumptionthe public corporations and their creditors.[18] However, a group of investors, who at the time held about $2 billion USD of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority’s debt, sued the commonwealth in federal court, claiming that the law would interfere with their contractual rights. In February, the court struck the recovery act down as unconstitutional.[19]

A similar situation began almost a decade ago in the case of vulture funds in Argentina, when the South American nation defaulted twice on its massive debt. When President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s administration defaulted again in 2012, a group of vulture funds led by billionaire investor Paul Singer sued the Argentinian government in New York’s South District Court, refusing to accept the debt restructuring. One of the principle hedge funds involved in the


LAS VEGAS – Oklahoma State point guard Marcus Smart doesn't regret not entering this year's NBA draft, but he also doesn't plan to pass on the next one.

Smart told Yahoo! Sports that, barring injury, he will enter and stay in the 2014 NBA draft following his sophomore season. He was projected to be a candidate for the No. 1 pick in last month's draft, but decided to stay in school.

Smart, 19, said he has told Oklahoma State athletic department officials that he plans to go to the NBA after this coming season.

"It's safe to say that if, by the grace of God I'm healthy and everything, this will be my last year at Oklahoma State," Smart said after USA Basketball's mini-camp practice Tuesday at UNLV. "Nothing will changemy mind on that. [Oklahoma State] understands. They didn't figure I was coming back this year. They were just as surprised as everyone else."

Smart and Creighton senior forward Doug McDermott are the only two collegians among the 28 players participating in USA Basketball's mini-camp this week. One NBA executive said Smart and McDermott looked like they belonged against the NBA players in Tuesday's practice.

Smart averaged 15.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 4.2 assists during his freshman season with Oklahoma State. During the USA Basketball camp, he is playing against two former NBA Rookies of the Year in Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard, as well as starting point guards Ty Lawson and Jrue Holiday. Smart says his play here has given him a boost of confidence that he can "compete


A place of retreat for this mother of seven (currently fighting Stage IV Metastatic Breast Cancer) to speak on the joys and challenges of life for a Catholic family immersed in American culture.

Sunday, May 06, 2007

The Karate Champ...and Success in General

Warning, maternal bragging ahead. Proceed with caution!

The Karate Kid (Sam) can go by a new title now: Karate Champ! In his first tournament, my young son brought home a second place trophy for foot sweeping. This is significant because he was the only white belt in his group--he competed against gold and purple belts, and still only lost to one kid (a purple belt). In addition, he earned a gold medal for his performance in team foot sweeping.

His teacher told Jay after the match, "Sammy is an animal!"the owner of the

Vessel.

      In December 2005, Green Pacific leased the Vessel under a

bareboat        charter 1      to          Intertransport      Company          LLC

(“Intertransport”), a Russian company with its principal place

of   business   in   Vladivostok,         Russia.   On   September     28,   2006,

Intertransport sent an e-mail to Bunker Holdings requesting a

quote for a purchase of bunkers.               On September


the bunkers to the Vessel in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Thereafter, Bunker Holdings sent an invoice to Intertransport

requesting payment for the bunkers by December 4, 2006.

      On November 16, 2006, similar e-mail communications between

Bunker Holdings and Intertransport confirmed a second sale of

bunkers to be delivered to the Vessel in St. Petersburg, Russia.

The   confirmation       terms    were    identical     to   the    terms    of   the

October 5, 2006 transaction, including the Greek choice-of-law

clause.     This    second       transaction      was   also   governed     by   the

Standard Terms and Conditions, which included a Greek choice-of-

law provision.       On November 25, 2006 Bunker Holdings confirmed

delivery of this second set of bunkers to the Vessel in St.

Petersburg, Russia, and an invoice was sent to Intertransport

requesting payment for the fuel.              Intertransport never paid for

either bunker delivery.

      In December 2006, the PACIFIC CHUKOTKA was arrested in the

Port of Baltimore pursuant to a complaint filed by another fuel

supplier, Triton Marine Fuels Ltd.                Bunker Holdings intervened

in that action to assert claims against the charterer and


 reference      to    the

applicable law, asserts in personam claims of conversion and

unjust    enrichment       against      Green    Pacific    arising     out   of    the

consumption of the fuel oil by the Vessel between October 5,

2006 and the date of the Vessel’s arrest.                     As part of its in

personam action, Bunker Holdings attached the Vessel as property

of Green Pacific, pursuant to Rule B of the Supplemental Rules

for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions.

   course is taken by second-year students and considers the relationship between Christianity and culture through an approach based on principles of dialogue, development and community. Texts from the Christian tradition are paired with texts from non-Christian traditions in order to demonstrate connections across cultures that influenced the development of the Catholic intellectual tradition. The course seeks to foster the development of a community of conversation through a focus on key questions and significant texts.Prerequisites: 30 credits, CORE 1101, ENGL 1201, ENGL 1202. 3 creditsSample syllabus »

CORE 3XXX Engaging the World

“People are becoming conscious that the forces they have unleashed are in their own hands and that it is up to themselves to control them or be enslaved by them. Here lies the modern dilemma."—The Constitution of the Church


in the Modern World, paragraph 9

The third signature courses are discipline-specific, linking the general principles of the Catholic intellectual tradition to the various fields of study offered at the university. In this way, questions emerging from the first two core courses, CORE 1101 and CORE 1201, find applications to the disciplines and professions taught at the University.

Please click on the links below to view the list and descriptions of courses that fulfill this requirement.

CORE 1001 University Life

Each first-year student at the university is enrolled in a one-credit academic course that meets in the fall semester. University Life is taught by the mentor with the assistance of a peer adviser and meets once a week for 50 minutes. The objectives are:

to provide an academic context for resolving challenges andNOW PLAYING

Afghan boxer’s dream in doubt

Sadaf Rahimi faces a setback to her Olympic boxing dreams after officials raise concerns over her safety in the ring.

Tue May 22 2012 13:11:23 GMT+0000

Officials raised safety concerns over the gulf in standard between Afghanistan boxing and that of the more traditional Olympic countries at the world championships in China last week [GETTY]

The female Afghan boxer who has drawn wide attention for her bid to reach the London Olympics could be denied because of fears over her safety inside the ring.

Flyweight Sadaf Rahimi, 18, suffered a setback at last week's women's world championships in China, where her bout against Poland's world number six Sandra Drabik was stopped after just 1min 26sec.

Rahimi is relying on a wildcard from organisers to reach London, but officials


said safety was paramount as they decide which fighters will take part when women's boxing becomes an Olympic event for the first time.

Safety concerns

"Safety is the number one concern in women's boxing and we will make this clear to the IOC (International Olympic Committee) Tripartite Commission when we meet in early July to decide who shall benefit from the wildcards," said International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Wu Chingkuo.

Rahimi has been seen as an automatic choice for a wildcard after media seized upon her quest to represent Afghanistan, where women's sport was banned under the Taliban regime which was toppled in late 2001. But she now faces an anxious wait after the gulf in standards between her war-torn nation and the boxing heartlands of the Americas, Europe and Asiaa child. The former under-19 European 60kg champion escaped to Denmark with her mother and sister after her father, a general in the then Afghan army, was executed by the Taliban when she was eight years old.

"I would love to go back to Afghanistan to help coach and inspire the girls like Sadaf. But the current situation in the country is too dangerous," said the 22-year-old, who was knocked out 26-13 by Sweden's Mira Potkonen.

Nadim's coach, Gunnar Berg, said she may be targeted by militants if she returned to Afghanistan because Denmark has soldiers in the country fighting the Taliban.


and instead working in the near field. The near field exists in close proximity to the specimen, less than one optical wavelength. Using a tiny aperture and placing that aperture in the near field of the specimen, optical microscopy can achieve significantly greater resolving power. According to Synge's suggestion, the specimen is placed in the near field of the aperture, and light is delivered through the aperture so that it impinges upon and is reflected from or transmitted through the specimen. The reflected or transmitted light is then collected and viewed with a conventional optical microscope. In this way, only a tiny portion of the specimen is illuminated, hence all of the light entering the optical microscope corresponds to a single microscopic feature. This technique is thus capableOn Monday morning, Jon Huntsman announced his decision to quit his presidential bid following a poor showing in New Hampshire's Jan. 10 primary. In his announcement, he derided the negativity permeating the GOP primary race and immediately threw his support behind Mitt Romney.

"Today, I am suspending my campaign for the presidency," the former Utah governor and U.S. ambassador to China said during a news conference held in Myrtle Beach, S.C. "I believe it is now time for our party to unite around the candidate best equipped to defeat Barack Obama. Despite our differences and the space between us on some of the issues, I believe that candidate is Governor Mitt Romney."

Huntsman's support for the former Massachusetts governor is not unexpected given Romney's frontrunner status (including wins in both


Iowa and New Hampshire) and the issues on which the two men agree. But the endorsement does add a new twist to their known "frenemy" status.

Huntsman also criticized the tone of the presidential nomination race and the "toxic forum" he believes it has become.

"This race has degenerated into an onslaught of negative and personal attacks not worthy of the American people and not worthy of this critical time in our nation's history," Huntsman said. He called on the presidential candidates to "cease attacking" one another.

Huntsman's statements on Monday were not a surprise given that news of his decision and planned announcement had been leaked Sunday night.

Huntsman chose not to compete in Iowa's first-in-the-nation caucus Jan. 3 in order to focus his attention on New Hampshire's primary. But histhird place finish there was not enough to sustain his campaign, especially as he was heading into a primary in South Carolina Jan. 21, where his moderate record was unlikely to generate wide approval.

Huntsman made his announcement prior to Monday night's Republican presidential debate in South Carolina.

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that Inzi would be the scampering victim as Jonty Rhodes announced the ascendancy of modern fielding and the new reign of the gods of cover-point.

Rhodes, not the most blessed of batsmen, made a career out of athleticism; Inzi, natural ability personified, seemed to treat the concept as haram. That dismissal foreshadows the rest of his cricketing life: Inzi the master old-world swordsman who refused to accept that the world now fought with machine guns.

The straight man

Cricket offers a fair amount of pantomime; if you like that sort of thing, Inzi's run-outs are a treasure chest of mirth. However, his run-outs of team-mates are on another level altogether. A man alone can make us laugh, but it takes an ensemble at the top of their game to have usrolling in the aisles. Stranded together with the great man at the same end, Inzi's partners regularly found themselves unwilling participants in a farcical double act.

It probably happened to everyone Inzi played with (including, of course, the tail: for all the talk of his belly, Inzi was Pakistan's spine). Mohammad Yousuf was a frequent fellow farceur in this regard; no great runner himself, they'd have called Yousuf the new Inzi if he had not been so thin.

Hips don't lie: Steve Harmison's throw finds Inzamam in an unnaturally frisky posture, Faisalabad 2005 © Getty Images

The fate of being sold down the river by cricket's big blue whale, however, appears to have befallen Wasim Akram more than it did anyone else. Of these misfortunes, at least in the 1999 World


Cup, against Australia at Headingley, it was Inzi himself who got sold.

It's epic YouTube: facing Damien Fleming, Inzi gets rapped on the toes, suggests vaguely he might run, before returning to the crease. The manner in which he falls recalls the wonderful bar scene from Only Fools and Horses - in ultra-super-slow motion. What makes the moment extra special is the pleading from Waz as he storms towards Inzi's end, increasingly cognizant that his toppled partner ain't moving. The sounds seem to emerge from the deepest core of the man's very soul. If they ever make Inzi: The Opera, this run-out should be the first audio reference.

Immovable object

One would think that, with all that bulk, Inzi would be the safest bet in the game when it comes tonot minding being hit. Two instances when this was not the case serve as refutation.

In a Test against England in 2005, the bowler, Steve Harmison, fielded a shot hit back by Inzi, and then hurled the ball stumpward. Inzi was actually in, until he lifted his back foot just before the impact of ball on wicket, and so was out. What surprises is the balletic movement of his calf; the delicacy of the raised foot; the decorous way he gets himself out. Inzi pirouetting his way to evasive action - the incongruity is thrilling.

Less than three months later he was out obstructing the field against India, after the ball was fielded and thrown at him by Suresh Raina, only for Inzi to strike it with his bat. The


The talent seems to be acknowledged politely, before heading on to the real stuff, which, it appears from their tone, is that the man was a joke. The country has legitimate claim to calling out this injustice. Like with so much else, they know deep down in their hearts that the semblance of truth is largely self-inflicted. Inzi didn't bother with running; he didn't learn the rules on obstructing the field; he did one too many mad things, like forfeiting a Test and running into a Canadian crowd in search of a moron with a megaphone.

But he was a wonderful batsman, and he deserved a great departure. Instead, in his last match, a Test against South Africa in Lahore, he was stumped second ball off - wait forit - Paul Harris.

Nevertheless, this tragedy too bolsters his legend. There's something Falstaffian about Inzi, and even his sad farewell mirrors Shakespeare's pitiful banishment of his wonderful creation. Like the barrel-chested wit, Inzi was nuance, soul and heft stuffed into a human body brimming with too much life. Like Falstaff, he was harshly dismissed from the stage, not given an ounce of the fanfare that accompanied send-offs of other heroes. We might also say that Inzi's young, sprightly, scheming successors had something of the tedious Prince Hal about them. Indeed, following Inzi's last innings, who came to the crease to see the draw home? Inzi's captain, a 25-year-old mediocrity called Shoaib Malik. It's a cruel world, and in the tragicomedy of his dismissal, it seemed altogether crueller to


15 compete for title of Carnation Festival queen

Grace Bates, 17, is a high school senior. She is the daughter of Angela and Brian Bates, of Alliance. Grace is sponsored by Howard Hanna Real Estate.

Grace was selected as an Alliance Chamber of Commerce Student of the Month and Youth Leadership Mahoning Valley. Her classmates elected her to student government positions for six consecutive years and chose her as the junior class representative to the student government last year. Grace is a two-year varsity letter winner in soccer and track.

Grace lists sports, student government, peer work and leadership activities as her favorite activities. She enjoys the TV show "How I Met Your Mother," the color yellow, the band One Direction, and bacon. If she could have any super power, Gracebe linked to President McKinley, Alliance being declared the 'Carnation City,' with the carnation being the state flower, can be shown as what a wonderful representation of Ohio Alliance is," explained Grace.

Grace's role model is her older sister, Ali, who acts as Grace's soccer and track coach. Grace said that Ali has always pushed her to be her best and helped her in school, all while teaching passing on valuable life lessons.

Grace describes herself as "enthusiastic" and "overwhelming." Her future plans are "to take over the world," while also maintaining a career in psychology.

Anissa Lautzenheiser, 17, is a senior at West Branch High School. She is the daughter of Dale and Joy Lautzenheiser, of Salem. Anissa is sponsored by Sarchione Auto Sales.

Anissa is a varsity letter winner in


cheerleading and was nominated for Warrior Princess. She was also the co-chairman for the homecoming dance. Anissa is a member of National Honor Society and received second place for her cheer solo.

Cheerleading, reading, shopping, volunteering, foreign languages and working with autistic children are among Anissa's special interests. She hopes to travel to Paris, London, Barcelona, Venice, Berlin, Rome and Egypt in the future.

If Anissa was granted one super power, she would want to have the ability to read minds.

"I think it would be really cool to always know what people are thinking," she said.

Anissa considers her mother to be her role model.

"She has always been there for me and supported me in anything I choose to do, and I hope one day I can grow up to bejust as great as she is," explained Anissa.

Anissa has been attending Carnation Festival events for the past 15 years. She enjoys the Carnation Queen Pageant the most because she loves seeing "all of the beautiful girls and dresses" and loves to see "who gets the honor of becoming queen." If given the chance to change something about the festival, she wouldn't.

Anissa enjoys Bruno Mars, the color pink, ice cream, and the TV show "Project Runway." She describes herself as "unique."

"I want to be a role model for people of all ages," said Anissa when asked why she would like to become Carnation queen.

Anissa considers the scarlet carnation to be significant because "it is Ohio's state flower and Alliance became declared the Carnation City through a joint resolution of


the State House of Representatives and the Senate."

In the future, Anissa would like to go to college to study French, Russian and Arabic to become a translator.

Allie Austin, 19, is a sophomore at Ohio University. She is the daughter of Russell and Diana Austin of Alliance and is sponsored by Mac Trailer Manufacturing.

Allie has been on the Honor Roll, won choir awards, and was a junior homecoming attendant. Her hobbies include writing music, singing, playing the guitar, working out and volunteering at the Humane Society. Her favorite show is "Project Runway" and her favorite band is Bastille. Allie also enjoys sushi and the color teal.

If Allie could have any superpower, she would like to fly.

"I could go wherever I want to go at any time," she said.

Allie wouldlike to travel all over Europe, but would especially like to see France.

Allie has been attending the Carnation Festival since she was a baby and said that the Pet Show was her favorite event.

"I am very passionate about animals, so I love to see people come together for them," said Allie. "In 2006, my dog, who has now passed, won Best of Show."

If she could change anything about the festival, Allie would add more events for young people, like dances or a junior pageant.

Allie's role model is her grandmother.

"She is the strongest woman I know. She had a very hard life and she is now battling a tough illness," said Allie. "However, she is always smiling and optimistic."

Allie also describes herself as "optimistic."

To Allie, the scarlet carnation is


a symbol of Alliance, the state of Ohio, and President McKinley.

"The flower was germinated by an Alliance resident, which then was always worn by President McKinley. Now it is our state flower and the reason we are called the Carnation City," explained Allie.

Allie wants to be Carnation queen to "enhance her knowledge of the city, make new friends, have the experience of a lifetime, and have the opportunity to represent Alliance."

In the future, Allie hopes to graduate from Ohio University with a degree in French and a minor in music, travel, get a good job, and rescue a lot of animals.

Rachael Murphy, 18, is a freshman at Kent State University. She is the daughter of Eva Murphy and Jerry Murphy and is the stepdaughter of Carl Binius. Rachael'sme a lifetime of opportunities."

To Rachael, the scarlet carnation is special because it is the official state flower of Ohio and is sentimentally associated with President McKinley.

"It symbolizes friendship and unity in times of competition," said Rachael.

Rachael has been attending the Carnation Festival for her entire life and considers the Carnation Queen Pageant and Days in the Park to be her favorite events. "I love Days in the Park because it's like a reunion for the community members and it's nice seeing people you haven't see in a while," said Rachael. "I love the pageant because it's so glamorous!"

If she could change anything about the festival, Rachael would organize a pageant for the community's men so "they have a chance at this awesome experience."

Patti Shaefer is Rachael's role


Interaet, and a recipient of the cirtificat d'honneur. Her interests include art, drawing, soccer, and women's rights.

Sarah wants to be the Carnation queen "to make my grandmother even prouder of me and be a role model and inspiration to the young girls of the Alliance community."

The Carnation Queen Pageant is Sarah's favorite event because she enjoys cheering on candidates that she knows and hearing what the girls have to say.

Sarah has been attending the Carnation Festival since she moved to Alliance 10 years ago. She would change "absolutely nothing" about the festival because she already thinks Alliance goes "above and beyond."

"The significance of the scarlet carnation is that it originated in our little city of Alliance, yet became the trademark of McKinley," said Sarah.

Sarah's favorite TV show is"The Big Bang Theory." She also enjoys the color blue, salmon patties, and Justin Timberlake's music. Someday, Sarah would like to travel to Greece.

Sarah's most wished-for super power is the ability to apparate like the characters in Harry Potter, because it would allow her to travel anywhere in an instant.

"My role model is my father because he is the hardest working person I know," said Sarah. "I've watched him climb the ladder from IT director to superintendent of Perry Local Schools, and I've watched all the ways in which he's put people first before himself."

In the future, Sarah plans to attend The Ohio State University to study neuroscience. She describes herself as "ambitious."

McKenna Monath, 18, is a freshman at Kent State Stark and a 2014 Marlington High School


graduate. She is the daughter of Jim and Tami Monath, of Alliance. McKenna is sponsored by Bio-Scene Recovery.

McKenna's accomplishments include honor roll, merit roll, choir awards and employee of the month. Her hobby is fishing.

If McKenna could have any super power, she would want to fly.

"I've always loved flying in an airplane; it's a way to feel free," explained McKenna.

Given the chance to go anywhere, McKenna would travel to Hawaii because she loves warm weather and the ocean.

McKenna has been a regular at Carnation Festival events for her whole life. Her favorite event is Days in the Park.

"There is so much to do, and it's always fun. And who could pass up the food?" McKenna said.

If McKenna could change one thing about the festival, she would make theRib Fest longer. McKenna considers the scarlet carnation to be special because it is the Ohio state flower and gives Alliance its nickname.

"I want to be a positive role model for the city I grew up in," said McKenna of her candidacy for Carnation queen.

McKenna enjoys "The Walking Dead," the color purple, seafood, and the musicians 'N Sync, Lorde, and Tim McGraw. She describes herself as "caring." McKenna's role model is her sister.

"She is my big sister and I've looked up to her my whole life," said McKenna. "I can always count on her."

When she begins classes at Kent State Stark this fall, McKenna will major in criminal justice.

Tori Reeves, 17, is a freshman at Walsh University and a 2014 graduate of Marlington High School. She is the


daughter of Wendy and John Reeves, of Louisville. Tori is sponsored by Alliance Grinders Above and Beyond.

Tori served as class vice president and National Honor Society vice president. She was also a Buckeye Girls State delegate, Scholar Athlete, MVP, and team captain, and she was in the top 10 percent. Tori's interests include running, singing, reading, and being with family and friends.

Tori enjoys watching the History Channel and TLC, the color green, fruit, and the band One Republic. She thinks of herself as "enduring."

If she could choose a super power, Tori would want the ability to fly. She would especially like to travel to Europe.

"Countries like Italy and Ireland are so beautiful and diverse," said Tori.

Tori has been attending Carnation Festival events for the last five years. Herfavorite event is Days in the Park, because it has many activities that bring the community together. However, Tori thinks the events should be advertised more so more residents can "experience the activities."

To Tori, the scarlet carnation is more than a reminder of President McKinley.

"The carnation symbolizes the rich history of the city of Alliance, and also the growing, bright future of the city," she explained.

Tori's role model is her aunt, Anne Gress.

"She is kind, patient, and hard working," said Tori. "She truly cares about people and continuously helps others."

Tori hopes to be the Carnation queen to represent Alliance and to be a role model to the city's women.

At Walsh University, Tori will study biology with a pre-physical therapy concentration.

Alexandra Harper, 17, is enrolled in the Aultman School


of Nursing and is a 2014 graduate of Central Catholic High School. She is the daughter of Aimee and Thomas Harper of Alliance. Alexandra is sponsored by Sunbeam Tanning Salon.

Alexandra's accomplishments include going to the national softball tournament. The Central Catholic High School team placed seventh out of 45. Alexandra also received presidential awards.

Alexandra enjoys playing softball, singing, playing piano, photography, and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite color is sparkles, her favorite food is hot dogs, and she likes to watch anything on the Discovery Health Channel. Alexandra describes herself as "passionate."

Taylor Swift is Alexandra's favorite singer "because she is a great role model."

If Alexandra could travel anywhere, she would go to Zimbabwe as a missionary or to France because she loves "speaking the beautifullanguage."

Alexandra has been going to Carnation Festival Events since she was a child. Her favorite event is Days in the Park "because of the live music, the yummy greasy fair food, and being able to see old friends to talk and catch up with."

Alexandra would like to add more attractions for people of all ages to the festival.

The scarlet carnation is significant to Alexandra because "it was developed in our city and now it is represented as our wonderful city and state. It is now for the world to enjoy thanks to President McKinley."

Alexandra wants to be the Carnation queen because she wants to represent the city in a "moral and positive manner."

"Besides wearing the beautiful crown, I want to be a role model for anyone who will


be the future queen," Alexandra said.

Alexandra's role model is her grandmother.

"My grandmother is my number one role model because she is the greatest combination of things -- kind, caring and affectionate, forgiving, and a best friend," explained Alexandra. "I hope one day to even be half of who she was as a wife, mother, grandma and friend."

If Alexandra could choose one super power, she would like to read minds so she could help anyone who needed a friend but didn't know how to reach out.

Alexandra's future plans are to finish her two-year program at Aultman Nursing School and become an RN. She would then like to immediately go on to get her BSN and eventually become a nurse practitioner.

Skylar Busche, 17, is a senior at West Branch HighSchool. She is the daughter of Seth Busche and Tara Dorsey, of Alliance. Skylar is sponsored by Cat Fanciers' Association.

Among Skylar's achievements are being an NBC Scholar-Athlete, a varsity soccer player, and a member of National Honor Society. She has also earned a place on the merit roll.

Skylar's hobbies are playing soccer, spending time with her peers, mudding, shopping, playing with her dogs, and being outside.

Given the choice of super powers, Skylar would want the power to heal.

"That way, I would never have a hurt or sick loved one," explained Skylar. "I would be able to heal sick children who don't deserve to be sick."

Skylar's favorite musical artists are Paramore and Tim McGraw. She also enjoys the TV shows "Golden Girls" and "Family Feud," the color sky blue,


and sushi.

"One day I would love to travel to Israel and see all the Biblical history there," said Skylar of her travel ambitions.

Skylar has been attending Carnation Festival events for seven years. Her favorite event is the Grand Parade because it kicks off her favorite day of events.

"Everyone in the community gets to come together and see all of the pageant candidates and the previous year's winners. It's just an exciting time," said Skylar.

Skylar thinks the festival board "does a fantastic job" planning the festival events. She wouldn't change a thing about the festival even if she could.

"I want to be Carnation queen because I couldn't think of a better way to represent the city of Alliance and be an example to the young children of the community,"explained Skylar. "I love the city of Alliance as my father does, and I want to be like him to make it a better place for everyone."

To Skylar, the scarlet carnation represents "the history throughout Alliance. It represents President McKinley and his relationship with Dr. Lamborn."

Skylar's role model is her grandmother.

"She's one of the happiest people that I know. She's strong and so kind hearted," Skylar said. "I've looked up to her my entire life. A big part of who I am today is because of her."

Skylar's future plans are to attend a four-year university after graduating high school. She hopes to go into the medical field as a cardiologist.

Skylar describes herself as "thoughtful."

Stacy Kent, 20, is a sophomore at the University of Mount Union. She is the


daughter of Kim and David Kent, of Alliance. Stacy is sponsored by Heggy's.

Among her accomplishments, Stacy lists being the winter sports queen and an NBC Scholar-Athlete. She also took fifth place at the Ohio State Cheerleading Competition. Stacy's hobbies are boating, volunteering, dancing and traveling.

Stacy's most desired travel destination is the Waitomo Glowworm Caves in New Zealand.

If Stacy could have any super power, she would want to have the ability to teleport.

"That way, I could travel more and I wouldn't have to worry about being late," said Stacy.

Stacy's favorite show is "Friends," and her favorite musician is Luke Bryan. Her favorite color is pink and her favorite food is tuna casserole.

Stacy has been attending Carnation Festival events for her whole life. Her favorite events are Days in thePark and the fireworks.

"I enjoy socializing with the community over food and fireworks," explained Stacy.

If Stacy could change anything about the festival, she would add more events to get teenagers involved.

Stacy wants to be the Carnation queen "to get more involved with the community and become a role model to young kids in the community."

Stacy thinks the scarlet carnation is significant because of the role it played in Alliance's history.

"It represents the respect after Dr. Lamborn presented one to his opponent McKinley before a debate," explained Stacy.

Stacy's role model is her sister.

"She has the drive to better herself and everyone around her," said Stacy. "She is caring, smart and fun to be around."

Stacy's future plans are to finish her undergraduate degree in civil engineering, become a licensed engineer,


and travel.

"Ambitious" is the word Stacy chose to describe herself.

Kelby Smith, 19, is a 2014 graduate of Alliance High School and will attend Virginia Commonwealth University in the fall. She is the daughter of Kenny and Lisa Smith, of Alliance. Kelby is sponsored by Curls Salon.

Kelby's accomplishments are being in the top 10 percent of her graduating class, receiving an honors diploma, National Honor Society, varsity scholar for volleyball, a four-year Spanish Academic Excellence Award, an honorable mention for the 2014 Stark County High School Art Exhibition, and 2013 homecoming queen. Her hobbies are painting, drawing, volleyball, baking and playing the cello.

Kelby enjoys the show "Project Runway," the color fuchsia, Asian food, and the band Coldplay. If she could have any super power, she would want to havethe ability to transform into any person or animal.

"It would be fun to experience the world through another living person (or) creature's perspective," said Kelby.

Kelby would like to travel to Italy because she is interested in art.

"Many artistic traditions have been established there," said Kelby. "Italy's rich culture offers a variety of mosaics, paintings, and sculptures."

Kelby has been attending the Carnation Festival for about 13 years. Her favorite event is the Balloon Lift-Off because she has always wanted to ride in a hot air balloon.

If she could make an addition to the festival, Kelby would create an event similar to "America's Got Talent" to allow Carnation City residents to show off their unique skills.

To Kelby, the scarlet carnation represents the growth of the city, its history, and Alliance's


unique association with a United States president.

"I want to be the Carnation queen so that I could be a positive role model for the city of Alliance and experience all the opportunities it would provide," said Kelby.

Kelby will major in art and design at Virginia Commonwealth University. She would like to be an art director some day.

Alliance High School art teacher Erin Wozniak is Kelby's role model.

Throughout high school she has not only helped me develop my skills, but has truly inspired me to be the best artist I can be," explained Kelby. "I appreciate her talent and the dedication she has put into challenging my diligence and creative process."

Kelby describes herself as "ambitious."

Sierra Lacivita, 18, is a freshman at the University of Mount Union. She is thedaughter of Sunny and Larry Lacivita, of Sebring. Sierra is sponsored by McCrea Manor.

Sierra's hobbies include reading, writing stories, singing and dancing. Her favorite show is "Gilmore Girls," her favorite colors are pink and Tiffany blue, and her favorite food is baked ziti. Sierra's favorite musicians are Luke Bryan and Taylor Swift.

If Sierra could have any super power, she would choose teleportation.

"I would want that because I have always had a desire to travel the world," said Sierra. "That would just make it easier."

Of all the places in the world, Sierra would like to travel to Paris.

"I have always had a desire to travel to France and see the Eiffel Tower, all the museums, and the lavender gardens," said Sierra.

Sierra has been going to the Carnation Festival for


look up to and encourage other girls to try out for this wonderful pageant."

Audrey Hepburn is Sierra's role model.

"Audrey portrayed herself as an elegant and classy woman," said Sierra. "She always lived by the philosophy of putting others before herself. She was a hard-working humanitarian and she is the type of woman I strive to be."

Sierra will begin her studies at Mount Union in the fall. She hopes to double-major in French and English and double-minor in writing and multi-age education. She plans to move to France to be a teacher and spend her summers traveling the world and writing novels. Sierra would also like to open a summer camp for foster children someday.

Lexington Pittman, 17, is a senior at West Branch High School. She is the daughterof Tamara Pittman and Steve Frank of Salem. Lexington is sponsored by Tailgater's Sports Bar and Grill.

Lexington lists National Honor Society, 2013 NBC Leadership Conference, three years as a letter winner in track, two years as a letter winner in volleyball, 2015 ambassador for Dunlap photography, NBC honorable mention for track, and being an alternate delegate for Girls State among her accomplishments.

Lexington's hobbies include running, spending time with friends and family, volleyball, swimming, and working out.

If Lexington could have any super power, she would choose time travel.

"I am interested in how the world has changed over the decades and how people have adapted," explained Lexington.

Lexington's favorite show is "The Voice," and her favorite musician is Lee Brice. She likes the color red and fruit.

Lexington would like to travel


situation. He helps me through good times and bad and is a hard worker at everything he does."

Lexington describes herself as "adventurous." She hopes to attend a large state university and major in business.

Jillian Kay Fraraccio, 17, is a freshman at Stark State and a 2014 graduate of West Branch. She is the daughter of Jennifer Fraraccio of Sebring. Jillian is sponsored by Frank's Family Restaurant.

Jillian has completed two years of dual credit in the Intensive Business Education Program at West Branch. Her hobbies include fashion, music, concerts, softball, campfires, volunteering and swimming.

Jillian enjoys the TV show "Pretty Little Liars," musicians Thomas Rhett and Chase Rice, the color crystal blue, and Japanese-Itibachi style sushi. She would like to be able to read minds to be better able tounderstand people.

If she could go anywhere in the world, Jillian would choose Italy because she wants to experience the culture, food, history, art and churches while seeing where her family came from.

"I aspire to be the Carnation Queen because it would be an honor to represent the city," said Jillian, "Also, (I want) to be a positive role model, meet new people, and show what the city has to offer."

Jillian has been attending Carnation Festival events since she was a baby. Her favorite event is Days in the Park.

"It's something that brings everyone together to catch up and has entertainment, good food, and something available for everyone," said Jillian.

Jillian wouldn't change anything about the festival because she feels that it offers activities for all ages and brings people


together as a community.

To Jillian, the scarlet carnation is "its strong meaning and connection to the city of Alliance."

Jillian's role model is her grandfather Gregory Fraraccio.

"In my eyes he was my number one fan and always supported me through his motivation. This keeps me going everyday because I know how much he loved and cared about me," said Jillian.

Jillian's future plans are to earn a medical degree from Stark State. She describes herself as "easy going."

Myesha Weatherspoon, 18, is a college freshman. She is the daughter of Tanisha Thomas of Alliance. Myesha is sponsored by Wally Armour.

Myesha's interests include competitive dance and psychology. Her favorite television show is "Taboo," her favorite color is red, and her favorite food is churros. Fall Out Boy is Myesha's favorite band.

If Myeshacould choose any super power, she would choose the power of healing.

"No one deserves pain," explained Myesha.

"I would love to travel to India," said Myesha of her travel fantasies, "The culture and customs are so beautiful."

Myesha has been attending Carnation Festival events for 18 years. Her favorite event is the Grand Parade.

"The Grand Parade is my favorite because I enjoy the sassiness and creativity that goes into the floats," Myesha said.

Myesha would not change anything about the festival.

"I love and look forward to it as is," she said.

To Myesha, the scarlet carnation is significant because of its associations with McKinley and Lamborn.

"Wearing a carnation was a trend passed from Dr. Lamborn passed to President McKinley," Myesha explained.

"All the new learning experiences and life lessons you encounter along the


Mackie Brings the Thump at City Arts Band Crush

Seattle, WA—May 2018… Produced by City Arts magazine Events Manager Ryan Devlin, City Arts Band Crush is a concert and video series that celebrates the ties between Pacific Northwest musicians, uniting regional acts who admire each other’s music for special, one-night-only combined sets. The concerts are performed for a 100-person in-studio audience and captured to video, which is posted on the City Arts website.

Veteran Seattle front-of-house engineer Bradford Button mixes the Band Crush concerts using a Mackie DL32R rack-mount digital mixer and Mackie Thump Series powered loudspeakers. Recording engineer Gary Mula, also a long-time member of the Seattle music scene, records a multi-channel audio feed from the DL32R to Pro Tools running on a MacBook Pro laptop. Mula later mixesCollege football’s 2016 season officially ended on Monday night in Tampa, Fla. with Clemson's last-second win over Alabama. While the Tigers are still celebrating and the party in Death Valley isn't going to end anytime soon, it's never too early to peek ahead at 2017 and examine some of the teams that could take a step forward in the win column or move a little higher in the rankings. With a few months to dissect rosters, opinions can change on teams – perhaps a couple of times in the offseason. Additionally, unexpected roster attrition, late coordinator changes or injuries can all change the outlook on how teams are viewed this offseason.

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too much of a setback next year, especially with rising star Marlon Davidson coming off the edge and cornerback Carlton Davis anchoring the secondary. Auburn has to play LSU, Arkansas and Texas A&M on the road next fall. However, Georgia and Alabama visit Jordan-Hare Stadium.

FAU

With Lane Kiffin taking over in Boca Raton next fall, FAU is going to be one of the nation’s most intriguing teams in 2017. Former coach Charlie Partridge was regarded as a good recruiter, and there are several promising players for Kiffin to build around. Running back Devin Singletary is a rising star after posting at least 200 rushing yards in two out of his final four games, and the top three receivers are back from 2016. Former Florida State quarterback De’Andre Johnson wasprogram has won at least 10 games in six out of the last seven seasons and has played in a New Year’s Six bowl for three consecutive years. Quarterback Deondre Francois started all 13 games as a redshirt freshman in 2016 and finished the year with 3,350 yards and 20 scores. With another offseason to work with Fisher, Francois should take another step forward in his development. The receiving corps also returns largely intact, with Nyqwan Murray (27 catches) emerging as a breakout candidate for 2017. The biggest loss on offense is running back Dalvin Cook (1,765 yards), but the Seminoles won’t be hurting for options. Five-star prospect Cam Akers will push Jacques Patrick and Amir Rasul for carries right away. The offensive line gave up 36 sacks


in 2016 and has to replace standout left tackle Roderick Johnson. After allowing at least 30 points in four out of the first five games, the defense stepped up over the second half of 2016. Contributing to the early struggles was a tough slate of opposing quarterbacks, as well as the loss of safety Derwin James. With James back in the mix and a handful of talented young defensive backs in place, Florida State’s secondary should be one of the best in the nation. End DeMarcus Walker is a big loss up front, but end Josh Sweat, tackle Derrick Nnadi and linebacker Matthew Thomas is a talented trio for coordinator Charles Kelly. A road trip to Clemson and a neutral site matchup against Alabama will be tough. However,the playmakers at receiver and solidifying the offensive line are the top priorities for coordinator Jim Chaney this offseason. Despite a major overhaul in the front seven on defense, the Bulldogs finished fifth in the SEC in fewest points allowed per game (24) in 2016. With tackle Trenton Thompson and linebacker Roquan Smith anchoring the front seven and poised for a breakout 2017 campaign, Georgia’s defense should take a step forward on the stat sheet. Maurice Smith is the biggest loss in the secondary, but safety Dominick Sanders passed on the NFL for another year in Athens.

Kansas State

Coach Bill Snyder’s team quietly finished 2016 with a 9-4 record and wins in six out of the program’s last seven games. Oklahoma and Oklahoma State are likely to begin 2017


a high level. Could the Oct. 21 matchup against Oklahoma in Manhattan be an early preview of the Big 12 title game?

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Kentucky

The Wildcats are coming off their first bowl trip and winning season since 2010, and with most of the depth chart returning intact for 2017, another step forward in the win column wouldn’t be a surprise. An injury to Drew Barker pressed junior college transfer Stephen Johnson into the starting quarterback role last season, but both passers should battle for time this offseason. Regardless of which quarterback wins the job, the ground game will be the focal point for the offense. Boom Williams (1,170 yards in 2016) is off to the NFL, but Benny Snell (1,091 yards) is back aftera terrific freshman season. Three out of the top five statistical receivers also return. The biggest loss on offense is standout center Jon Toth. If Kentucky is to take a step forward and challenge for a finish in the top three of the SEC East, improving the defense is a must. With only five seniors set to depart after contributing in a major role from 2016, this unit has enough returning depth and talent to show improvement on the stat sheet. Linebacker Jordan Jones (15.5 TFL) is quietly emerging as one of the better defenders in the SEC.

Miami (Ohio)

The RedHawks were one of the nation’s most improved teams during the course of the 2016 season. After an 0-6 start, coach Chuck Martin’s team won its final six games


passing yards and 19 TDs) had a promising debut, and running back Royce Freeman decided to return to Eugene for his senior year. Charles Nelson and Darren Carrington lead the way at receiver, and the offensive line returns four key freshmen who saw extensive snaps in 2016. Taggart’s blend of power football and spread looks should be a good fit for the returning personnel. On the other side of the ball, Taggart hired Jim Leavitt – one of the nation’s top defensive coordinators – away from Colorado. Leavitt inherits a defense in need of repair after this unit gave up 41.4 points per game in 2016. However, Leavitt does have pieces to work with this spring. Linebacker Troy Dye is back after a promising freshman campaign, safety Brendenin place, led by linebacker Jason Cabinda and safety Marcus Allen. Penn State has to travel to Ohio State, but Michigan, Pitt and Nebraska visit Beaver Stadium.

Texas

There wasn’t a better fit in the offseason coaching carousel than Tom Herman returning to Texas after a successful two-year stint at Houston. Herman – a former graduate assistant with the Longhorns – should provide an immediate boost for a program that has missed out on a bowl game in each of the last two seasons. Quarterback Shane Buechele (2,958 yards and 21 TDs) returns after a promising freshman season, the top three receivers from 2016 are also back in the mix, and the line is anchored by one of the nation’s top tackles in Connor Williams. Running back D’Onta Foreman (2,028


Bowl. The Rainbow Warriors should be in good shape to take another step forward under Rolovich in 2017, as quarterback Dru Brown and running back Diocemy Saint Juste headline the key returnees.

Miami

Replacing quarterback Brad Kaaya is the biggest offseason priority for coach Mark Richt, but there’s a solid foundation in place for this team to win the Coastal in 2017. Running back Mark Walton returns after rushing for 1,117 yards in 2016, and receiver Ahmmon Richards (934 yards) is back after a promising freshman campaign. Cornerback Corn Elder is a big loss on defense, but the front seven should return nearly intact.

NC State

After back-to-back 7-6 seasons under coach Dave Doeren, can the Wolfpack take a step forward in 2017? This team was close to a couple of bigwins in 2016, as NC State lost by seven in overtime to Clemson, by four to Florida State and two other games were decided by seven points or less. Running back Matt Dayes is a big loss, but quarterback Ryan Finley, all-purpose threat Jaylen Samuels and a solid offensive line return on offense. End Bradley Chubb turned down the NFL for one more season in Raleigh, but the secondary loses three key contributors. The schedule breaks in NC State’s favor, as Clemson, Louisville and North Carolina all visit Raleigh in 2017.

Related: College Football's All-Bowl Team for 2016-17

Oregon State

Coach Gary Andersen didn’t inherit a lot to work with in 2015, but this program is on the right track after a 6-18 mark over the last two years. The Beavers


assignment, but coach Bill Clark is one of the best in C-USA and will have this team competitive right away in 2017. Additionally, with facility improvements already underway and potentially a new stadium in the near future, this program is clearly trending up as it makes its return to the gridiron on Sept. 2.

UCF

Scott Frost’s first year at the helm resulted in a six-game improvement in the win column for the Knights. UCF has a few key losses to address on defense, but the offense should improve if quarterback McKenzie Milton takes a step forward in his development.

ULM

Despite losing quarterback Garrett Smith to a season-ending injury in mid-October, the Warhawks improved their win total by two games in 2016. First-year coach Matt Viator was a solid hire lastoffseason and returns enough talent to push for more improvement in the win column in 2017.

UTSA

The Roadrunners earned the program’s first bowl appearance under new coach Frank Wilson in 2016 and enter 2017 as one of the frontrunners in a wide-open C-USA West Division. Standout running back Jarveon Williams must be replaced, but quarterback Dalton Sturm and the top four receivers are back next fall. The defense is anchored by linebacker Josiah Tauaefa (115 stops as a freshman in 2016) and end Marcus Davenport (second-team All-Conference USA).

Wake Forest

The Demon Deacons have showed marked improvement under coach Dave Clawson and finished 2016 on a high note by beating Temple in the Military Bowl. A few key pieces must be replaced on defense, but the offense should take a step


they pop up the kickoff and Fred Jackson returns it to the 40-yard line. Field position crisis averted! 11:13 — A point blank shot by Phil Dawson gives 'em a two-field goal lead. 262011:12 — You felt this happening deep in your pancreas. Fourth and goal. 11:10 — And a nation outside of Cleveland is finally finding out who this Jerome Harrison guy is. He already has a career high in rushing yards (80) and gets a 21-yard catch down the sideline. 11:07 — Oh my. Kawika Mitchell pushes Harrison out of bounds and into a bench. Harrison stayed on the ground for a while, and Mitchell brings the flagginess for 15 yards. Thing is, replays show Harrison was still in bounds when the shove occurred. Per rule,Bills sideline. He'll come to learn as a quarterback that you'll last longer if you run toward your own sideline. 10:26 — Interception by the Brow... wait, fumble? I didn't know there was another method of turnover that Buffalo was capable of. Shaun Smith's injury replacement Ahtyba Rubin jumps on the dropped ball. 10:24 — Shaun Smith was the injured Brown, adding him to the triage list with Sean Jones, who was hurt earlier. This leaves Shaun Rogers as the first string Shaun on the team. And, aw what the hell, why not throw in a fat joke. He's also the team's second-string Shaun. 10:23 — This injury timeout reminds me the decapitation rate in this game seems to be considerably lower than other MNF games. 10:17 —


Edwards' concussion, the evidence on the field contradicts the argument that his dinged up head is the reason for the two early picks. Clearly he's thinking soundly by handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch, preventing more interceptions. First down. 8:58 — Third and nope. The points are going to have to spring from Phil Dawson's kickin' loins. 308:52 — Quinn isn't gonna be anyone's whipping boy, he'll just bootleg that sucker to the right for a first down ... of course, Jaworski recommends that Quinn slide feet first, but that's something he'll quickly learn once Rodney Harrison disciples award Quinn his first NFL concussion sometime in 2009. 8:49 — Andra Davis gets in on the interception gangbang. Receptions by the Browns defense: 2. Receptions by the Bills offense:except for Keyshawn Johnson, who picked Cleveland because Ditka picked Buffalo. It's tough to argue that logic. Pre-Game Babble So Brady Quinn gets another start at night. Playing under the lights might be all he'll understand. Once he gets into the 1:00 fustercluck of games, and ESPN doesn't converge mob-style on his emergence as an NFL passer, perhaps he shrivels like a delicate flower and Tim Couchifies right on schedule. Meanwhile, Buffalo is 5-4 and yet in last place in the AFC East by very little. A win puts them in 6-4, tied with New England and Miami, and one game behind the New Amsterdam Jets. Everybody's equal? I didn't sign up for no Animal Farm metaphor. Parity is only fun when you're playing Mario Kart and all


verbal child assent was also obtained. Each child would first be presented with the set of 6 pictures. There were 6 sets of pictures; these pictures were grouped by category as things, actions, fruits, etc. The researcher pronounced only one word at a time in a random order. A child was asked to point to the picture that represented the word they heard. The number of times the child correctly identified the picture was noted. After completing the 6 sets, the child was again presented with the pictures, this time one by one. They were asked what the picture was and the answer was recorded. The 24 words that 95% of children recognized correctly would be used for the software.

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This year was a hopeful one for Huawei. The Chinese OEM has sold phones unlocked in the U.S. for years, but it always hoped to bring one of its smartphones to the West with a carrier partner. Things changed in December when Huawei CEO Richard Yu, announced its Mate 10 Pro flagship would be launching sometime in 2018 with a U.S. carrier.

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The Phantom Corsair is a prototype automobile built in 1938. It is a six-passenger coupé that was designed by Rust Heinz of the H. J. Heinz family and Maurice Schwartz of the Bohman & Schwartz coachbuilding company in Pasadena, California. Although sometimes dismissed as a failure because it never entered production, the Corsair is regarded as ahead of its time due to its futuristic features and styling cues such as faired-in fenders and a low profile.

The Flatiron Building (or Fuller Building, as it was originally called) is located at 175 Fifth Avenue in the borough of Manhattan, New York City and is considered to be a groundbreaking skyscraper. Upon completion in 1902, it was one of the tallest buildings in the city and the only skyscraper north of14th Street. The building sits on a triangular island-block formed by Fifth Avenue, Broadway and East 22nd Street, with 23rd Street grazing the triangle's northern (uptown) peak. As with numerous other wedge-shaped buildings, the name "Flatiron" derives from its resemblance to a cast-iron clothes iron.

The building anchors the south (downtown) end of Madison Square and the north (uptown) end of the Ladies' Mile Historic District. The neighborhood around it is called the Flatiron District after its signature building, which has become an icon of New York City. The building was designated a New York City landmark in 1966, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989.

Site

The site on which the Flatiron Building would stand was bought in


1857 by Amos Eno, who would shortly build the Fifth Avenue Hotel on a site diagonally across from it. Eno tore down the four-story St. Germaine Hotel on the south end of the lot, and replaced it with a seven-story apartment building, the Cumberland. On the remainder of the lot he built four three-story buildings for commercial use. This left four stories of the Cumberland's northern face exposed, which Eno rented out to advertisers, including the New York Times, who installed a sign made up of electric lights. Eno later put a canvas screen on the wall, and projected images onto it from a magic lantern on top of one of his smaller buildings, presenting advertisements and interesting pictures alternately. Both the Times and the New York Tribunebegan using the screen for news bulletins, and on election nights tens of thousands of people would gather in Madison Square, waiting for the latest results.

Architecture

The Flatiron Building was designed by Chicago's Daniel Burnham as a vertical Renaissance palazzo with Beaux-Arts styling. Unlike New York's early skyscrapers, which took the form of towers arising from a lower, blockier mass, such as the contemporary Singer Building (1902–1908), the Flatiron Building epitomizes the Chicago school conception: like a classical Greek column, its facade — limestone at the bottom changing to glazed terra-cotta from the Atlantic Terra Cotta Company in Tottenville, Staten Island as the floors rise — is divided into a base, shaft and capital.

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end which is located on the partially wound bobbin. When the yarn end has been found it is prepared by the service unit and is fed back into the spinning rotor for the piecing of the new fibers to the yarn end. Following the twisting of the new fibers to incorporate them into the yarn, the yarn is withdrawn from the spinning device and is wound on the bobbin. The service unit thereupon transfers the yarn to the rotor spinning machine which takes over the further yarn production. The cleaning of the spinning rotor before the yarn end is fed back into it is an important activity of the service unit during this piecing of the yarn. To clean the rotor, the greatest variety of processes are used,Birmingham Terminal Station on Facebook.

For over 60 years, the station was the main stop for out-of-town visitors. The famous “Birmingham, The Magic City” sign welcomed visitors to the city. The station connected Birmingham to cities like Chattanooga, New Orleans, and even New York.

At its peak, the station received 54 trains per day. However, rail traffic significantly declined by the 1960s. In 1969, the Alabama Public Service Commission approved the demolition of the station. Historical societies and concerned citizens fought for preservation, but the station finally closed on September 22nd, 1969.

Marvin Clemons

A steam excursion leaves Birmingham Terminal Station in 1968. Photo by Jim Thorington.

For as long as he can remember, Marvin Clemons has loved trains.

As a young child, Clemons would stare for hours as trains entered and departed from


the station. By the time he was 17, he had a job as a towerman at the station.

In 2016, Marvin Clemons published Great Temple of Travel, a pictorial history of Birmingham Terminal Station. He is regarded as Birmingham’s leading historian when it comes to the station.

Historical marker campaign

The campaign aims to place a marker similar to this one near the vicinity of the old Magic City sign along 5th Avenue North. Photo via Birmingham Terminal Station on Facebook.

Although it has been 50 years since the Station’s demolition, there is no marker to indicate that the station ever existed. The two blocks of Carraway Blvd. where the station used to live now sit empty.

However, Marvin Clemons is on a mission to change that.

After his presentation at Vulcan Park earlierQuestion of the Day

Should Trump keep Pence on the ticket in 2020?

GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip Israeli tanks entered Gaza City from three directions and helicopter gunships exchanged fire, killing 12 Palestinians early today, in the deepest incursion in more than two years of fighting, security officials and witnesses said.Witnesses said helicopters fired on crowds, including gunmen, gathering in Gaza streets. Twelve Palestinians were killed and 51 wounded, hospital officials said.Tanks were spotted just a mile from downtown Palestine Square.Israeli forces blew up the two-story house of a Hamas militant and were approaching the houses of two others involved in an attack on a Jewish settlement in Gaza, Palestinians said. A metal workshop in the same area was blown up.Early today, witnesses said nine Israeli tanks took up positions


in the center of Beit Hanoun, a town at the northern edge of the Gaza Strip, where Israeli forces blew up four bridges a day earlier.The Israeli military said that during the operation, soldiers came under heavy fire from guns and anti-tank weapons and that the Israeli forces returned the fire.The raid came just three days before an Israeli general election that was expected to keep Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his Likud party in power.The incursion began around 10 p.m. yesterday, with about 35 tanks moving toward the center of Gaza City from three directions, witnesses and security officials said.Palestinian legislator Ziad Abu Amr said he saw 10 tanks drive through his street. Another resident, Mohammed Tafesh, 29, said electricity was cut in the neighborhood. From mosqueloudspeakers across the city, gunmen were called into the streets to wage "holy war" against the Israelis.Two helicopter gunships fired machine guns at armed men. In one incident, gunmen fired an anti-tank missile at an Israeli armored vehicle, drawing Israeli tank fire. Mr. Tafesh said the gunmen got away.Early yesterday troops left the Palestinian town of Beit Hanoun, in northern Gaza, after a Palestinian teenager was killed and 25 residents were wounded there in a fierce firefight. The raid was triggered by Palestinian rocket fire on the nearby Israeli town of Sderot on Friday.Troops blew up four small bridges the army said were used by militants in Beit Hanoun to fire rockets. Palestinians have fired more than 30 rockets from Beit Hanoun at Israeli towns and settlements in


29 F.3d 583
29 Fed.R.Serv.3d 1193
Mary HUNT, Plaintiff-Appellant,v.DEPARTMENT OF the AIR FORCE, a DIVISION OF the USA,Defendant-Appellee.
No. 93-2876.
United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit.
Aug. 23, 1994.

Nancy A. Lauten, Tampa, FL, for appellant.
James R. Hilbert, Jr., Asst. U.S. Atty., Tampa, FL, for appellee.
Appeal from the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Before BLACK, Circuit Judge, MORGAN and FAY, Senior Circuit Judges.
FAY, Senior Circuit Judge:

1
In her original complaint under the Federal Torts Claim Act ("FTCA"), Plaintiff, Mary Hunt, incorrectly named the Department of Air Force, rather than the United States as defendant.  Plaintiff also failed to effect service of process upon the United States within the applicable time period pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 4(d)(4).  Plaintiff's failure to name the United States, as the proper party defendant underby registered or certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States in Washington, District of Columbia.

19
Plaintiff timely filed her complaint on March 12, 1991, the final day for challenging the denial of her administrative claim.  In her original complaint she incorrectly named the Department of the Air Force, rather than the United States, as Defendant.  To effect service of process, Plaintiff mailed her complaint to the United States Attorney General and to Hervey Hotchkiss, Lieutenant Colonel, United States Air Force, Chief, Tort Branch, on March 28, 1991.  It was not until September 12, 1991, 184 days after the filing of the original complaint, that service of process was properly effected on the United States by the additional service upon the United States Attorney


the summons and of the complaint to the United States attorney for the district in which the action is brought or to an assistant United States attorney or clerical employee designated by the United States attorney in writing filed with the clerk of the court and by sending a copy of the summons and of the complaint by registered or certified mail to the Attorney General of the United States at Washington, District of Columbia, and in any action attacking the validity of an order of an officer or agency of the United States not made a party, by also sending a copy of the summons and of the complaint by registered or certified mail to such officer or agency.
(Emphasis supplied).

3
 Amended Fed.R.Civ.P. 15(c), effective December 1, 1991,Melissa Burch

Melissa Burch
Executive General Manager - DevelopmentLendlease

In her new role with Lend Lease, Melissa will lead and grow the company's development business in the New York market, pursue and identify development opportunities and large-scale urban regeneration projects throughout the greater metropolitan area, as well as support the development efforts nationally.

Prior to joining Lend Lease, Ms. Burch served as Executive Vice President for Forest City Ratner Companies where she had overall responsibility for commercial and residential development. In this role, she oversaw the development of the Atlantic Yards project, a public/private partnership development extending 22 acres and comprised of the Barclays Center and 8M SF of new rental and condominium housing, office, retail space, and eight acres of public open space. In addition, Melissa spearheaded various projects throughout the


New York City region and supervised the on-going leasing of Forest City Ratner's office and residential operating portfolios.

Ms. Burch received her BA in Government from Harvard and her MBA from the Harvard Business School. She serves on the Boards of the Henry Street Settlement, Coro New York Leadership Center and the Citizen's Budget Commission. In 2013 she was named by Crain's Magazine as one of New York's "40 Under 40" Rising Stars.two openings, through which the catch bolts extend when the turning device is in the basic position. The catch bolts prevent the seat part carrier being torn apart from the base component in the event of a crash.
The catch bolts are each enclosed by an elastic sleeve, on which the openings of the seat part carrier rest in the basic position. The elastic sleeves eliminate any play between the base component and the seat part carrier, reduce any noises occurring and increase the natural frequency of the vehicle seat.


United via Getty Images 1 of 22 Michail Antonio

West Ham supporters call Mr. David Sullivan and his brother, the Dildo Brothers…

“I’ve had them for almost the whole squad: West Ham supporters call Mr. David Sullivan and his brother, the Dildo Brothers… “These messengers, these offended virgins, the president of West Ham… We must tell the truth!” Despite missing out on Carvalho, Grzegorz Krychowiak and Renato Sanches, Sullivan insisted recently manager Slaven Bilic was happy with their transfer business. "Grzegorz Krychowiak and Renato Sanches were both offered to the manager before their switches elsewhere, but he told us that he is happy with the squad he has," Sullivan said. "As a Board we are behind Slaven, and he believes he has the tools to turn around our form andDouglas. 8:00 PM CT TV Land

10. Gene Simmons Family Jewels. In the first half hour, Gene lends his nephew Snippy after his dog dies, but he also wants to find the family a new dog before they get attached to Snippy. In the second half hour, Shannon and Tracy go to a vineyard for a weekend to not offend an investor, and Nick has a deadline for his comic book. 12:00 PM CT Fox

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13. Ice Road Truckers. Atigun Pass is treacherous with slippery conditions and threats of avalanches, and Jack


Ernst Kretschmer 1888-1964.
Until his retirement in 1959 Ernst Kretschmer was Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Tübingen. He published eight monographs, five of which were of eminent importance and at least two exerted considerable influence on European psychiatry for several decades, namely Der sensitive Beziehungswahn (1918) and Körperbau und Charakter (1921). His theory on constitutional body types and character became an integral part of German schoolbooks.to Alfa’s TCT twin-dry clutch transmission rather than a traditional manual gearbox. Steering-wheel paddle-shifters will still allow control of its six ratios, though. Alfa’s DNA drive select switch makes an appearance, with a Race mode joining the Dynamic, Normal and All-weather seen in Mitos and Giuliettas. Measuring 4000mm long, 2000mm wide and 1180mm high, the 4C is shorter, wider and more squat than a Lotus Evora, Porsche Cayman or Toyota GT86. The Alfa Romeo 4C launches in 2013, attempting to rejuvenate the brand globally as well as introduce it back to America. Convertible and more hardcore, track biased versions are rumoured to follow in 2014. The Alfa 4C is expected to cost less than £50,000, sitting it directly in Cayman territory. More details and pictures will be revealed


TUCSON, AZ—After reviewing his client's income, assets, and personal budget Tuesday, Morgan Stanley financial adviser Henry Dalton determined that Jason Hutchinson, 43, could make the best use of his portfolio by dropping dead at the age of 62. "Taking account of inflation and the rising cost of living versus the projected direction of the economy in the coming decade, I told Mr. Hutchinson that he could significantly reduce his spending by simply living less," Dalton said. "After looking at his investments, I calculated that he really shouldn't live a day over 62—or 59 if he wants a funeral." In order to help his client plan for his financial future, Dalton presented Hutchinson with several of the company's comprehensive suicide packages.

AdvertisementReport of the Governor's Task Force on Computers in Education

REPORT
OF
THE GOVERNOR'S
DECEMBER 24, 1984
2014 East Marshall Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85016
December 24, 19'84
HAND-DELIVERED
Honorable Bruce Babbitt
Governor
Office of the Governor
1700 West Washington
Phoenix, Arizona 85007
Re: Governor's Task Force on Computers
in Education
Dear Governor Babbitt:
On May 3, 1984, you convened your Task Force on
Computers in Education, requested that it report to you
'about the time that the snow flew in the high country,'
and sent us off to meet and conspire. We took the 'high
country" reference to mean the 5,000 foot elevation found
in Oak Creek,
On this occasion, which we believe is the first snow fall
in Oak Creek, we are trasmitting to you our report. We
nope you may find parts of it suitable for your "State of
the State" address to the legislature some 20 days from
now. 7
David C, Tierney
Chairman
DCT:bja
Enclosure
TABLE


complete copy of appendices may be obtained by writing to
Dr. Randall at the Governor's office.
REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE
ON COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
1. Introduction:
On May 3, 1984, Governor ~abbitt convened his
Task Force on Computer Education, asking it to produce a
thoughtful paper of real use to parents, teachers, school
board members, administrators, Department of Education
officials, and legislators. The Task Force was asked to
examine computers and their uses in education, the situation
now existing in Arizona, the directions that education should
take in the future as regards use of computers, and the re-sources
needed to pursue that direction.
The Task Force was comprised of equal size
groups of private sector people familiar with computers,
elementary and high school educators working with computers in
the classroom, and university professors involved in training
teachers to use computers--seventeen people in all. See
Appendixfor some modest
immediate funding to the three Universities' Colleges of
Education to promptly increase software and hardware acqui-sition
so as to help in the training of new teachers and in
certain research.
EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE RECOMMENDAT IONS :
The Task Force proposes an Arizona "Apple Law"
to increase tax deductions for the donation of approved soft-ware
to school districts and recommends investigating the
application of such a law to hardware donations too.
A pilot school program is proposed with modest
funding so as to encourage schools to create, perfect, and
test innovative programs to improve education by the use of
technology in the classroom.
The funding of a State Department of Education
office called the "Center for Computer Education" is urgently
requested so that a legislatively mandated State Software
Directory of approved educational programs can be continued
and improved and so that certain other coordinating work


will have a computer by 1985, but 80% will
have one by 1990. Less than 90 of the 9,000 educational
software programs on the market are described as "exciting and
using the full potential of the computer" by the Educational
Products Information Exchange.
In late 1983, there were approximately
83,000 schools nationwide (with 290,000 microcomputers in use
in those schools). The last three years' statistics show an
astonishing growth in computers in schools that looks like
this:
Number of schools with
microcomputers 14,132 30,859 55,175
Number of schools not
using microcomputers,
approximately
Thus, 66.5% of all schools nationwide now have microcomputers.
Nationwide, the leading brands line up as follows for the 1983-84
school year:
Number of School
Bldas. with Micro-computers
Apple 36,781
Radio Sh/Tandy 14,113
Commodore 9,166
Atari 2,216
IBM 1,244
other
The statistics show that, nationwide, the larger the school
district, the more likely it is to have microcomputers. Also,
the wealthier the community, thetaking graduate credits at a University
will impact upon his/her salary schedule as fixed by that
particular district.
However, the courses offered in the
community college system rarely are capable of impacting upon
a teacher's salary schedule as fixed by a particular district.
Further, community college courses offered ordinarily do not
speak directly to the use of computers in the classroom.
It does not seem practical to promulgate at
the State level that all districts should have to grant salary
cred'lts for community college computer-training courses for
teachers. This is regrettable, because the community college
system has classrooms, teachers, and infra-structure (grade
keeping and reporting systems, etc. 1 which seem to reach
closer to where teachers live and work than the University
system.
Private school classes, like community
college classes, seem unlikely to offer a system or structure
by which the State could quickly bring computer


software at good prices.
The Department assigned three people from
other offices within the DOE to a software "clearinghouse":
obtained six donated personal computers and hundreds of do-nated
pieces of software: created a Statewide Steering
Committee that would create a process for the review of
software: opened a room in the DOE called "The Center for Com-puter
Education Services": and generally has tried to cope
with the directives of the 1983 new law. The object of the
law is unquestionably a good one, but the finances to reach
the objectives have been badly lacking.
(ii) The Software Directory:
In July of 1984, the DOE "Center for Com-puter
Education Services" published a 40-page "Directory of
Suggested Instructional Computer Software, A Suggested List of
Instructional Computer Software from Which...a School District
May Purchase Instructional Software."*
The document, as its introduction explains,
is not a new list, and isnot an Arizona-created list. It is
instead "the 1984 Educational Software Preview Guide" devel-oped
by the 27 member organization of which the ASU
microcomputer research clinic is a member, called the
Educational Software Evaluation Consortium" at the January,
1984, California Software Evaluation Forum. The guide is
adopted as Arizona's initial list, and the introduction is
careful to point out that it does not include simple word
processing, data base, and spreadsheet programs, although the
Center intends to add them to the list in the future.
t Available to any district by writing to Mr. Ralph
Ferguson, Center for Computer Education Services, Arizona
Department of Education, 1535 West Jefferson, Phoenix,
Arizona 85007.
For a product to be added to the list, it
must be suggested, evaluated, and approved by some of the 50
software evaluators whom the Center has asked the DOE to train
and fund.


There is a procedure for evaluating complaints on
products included in the list. It is not yet known whether or
not the DOE budget to be submitted by the Governor in January,
1985, to the Legislature for funding as of 'July, 1985, will
actually contain funds for the software evaluation. However,
the DOE draft budget which has been sent to the Governor does
include such funds.
It is the opinion of the Governor's Task
Force that the $187,000 DOE budget (which was a reduction of
what the Statewide Steering Committee recommended for the
center's evaluators and the process) is a reasonable one and
should be approved, funded, and carried out.
That budget will allow the department to
hire several people and assign regional responsibilities to
them. It is essential that there be a center point to which
educators can report on the successto
Dr. Randall at the Governor's office.
REPORT OF THE GOVERNOR'S TASK FORCE
ON COMPUTERS IN EDUCATION
1. Introduction:
On May 3, 1984, Governor ~abbitt convened his
Task Force on Computer Education, asking it to produce a
thoughtful paper of real use to parents, teachers, school
board members, administrators, Department of Education
officials, and legislators. The Task Force was asked to
examine computers and their uses in education, the situation
now existing in Arizona, the directions that education should
take in the future as regards use of computers, and the re-sources
needed to pursue that direction.
The Task Force was comprised of equal size
groups of private sector people familiar with computers,
elementary and high school educators working with computers in
the classroom, and university professors involved in training
teachers to use computers--seventeen people in all. See
Appendix A for the names of the members.
The group met


of
Education to promptly increase software and hardware acqui-sition
so as to help in the training of new teachers and in
certain research.
EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE RECOMMENDAT IONS :
The Task Force proposes an Arizona "Apple Law"
to increase tax deductions for the donation of approved soft-ware
to school districts and recommends investigating the
application of such a law to hardware donations too.
A pilot school program is proposed with modest
funding so as to encourage schools to create, perfect, and
test innovative programs to improve education by the use of
technology in the classroom.
The funding of a State Department of Education
office called the "Center for Computer Education" is urgently
requested so that a legislatively mandated State Software
Directory of approved educational programs can be continued
and improved and so that certain other coordinating work can
be performed.
OTHER RECOMMENDATIONS:
Finally, the Task Force asks for aone by 1990. Less than 90 of the 9,000 educational
software programs on the market are described as "exciting and
using the full potential of the computer" by the Educational
Products Information Exchange.
In late 1983, there were approximately
83,000 schools nationwide (with 290,000 microcomputers in use
in those schools). The last three years' statistics show an
astonishing growth in computers in schools that looks like
this:
Number of schools with
microcomputers 14,132 30,859 55,175
Number of schools not
using microcomputers,
approximately
Thus, 66.5% of all schools nationwide now have microcomputers.
Nationwide, the leading brands line up as follows for the 1983-84
school year:
Number of School
Bldas. with Micro-computers
Apple 36,781
Radio Sh/Tandy 14,113
Commodore 9,166
Atari 2,216
IBM 1,244
other
The statistics show that, nationwide, the larger the school
district, the more likely it is to have microcomputers. Also,
the wealthier the community, the more likely the district is to
have microcomputers. Urban and


their ratios:
Colorado 99
Florida 110
Iowa 96
Kansas 96
Minnesota 63
Montana 70
New Jersey 125
North Dakota 125
Ok 1 ahoma 111
Oregon 114
South Dakota 62
Utah 98
Vermont 77
Washington 104
Wisconsin 110
Wyoming 96
Some 12 more states fall in the 150-126 ratio range:
Arkansas 145
California 142
Delaware 140
D. C. 131
Idaho 139
Illinois 134
Maine 137
Nevada 149
N.H. 131
N.M. 140
New York 134
Texas 145
Thus, as of the fall of 1983, we in Arizona appeared to be at
the high end of the "middle of the pack," having 508,000
students in 222 districts, with 4,077 microcomputers: thus
with a 125/1 student-to-computer ratio.
(ii) It must be said that there are now pending
great drives among these states to enormously increase the
presencb of microcomputers in the schools. In 1983, Apple
Computer Company donated 10,000 computer systems to California
SC~OO~S.
In Minnesota the state legislature has
funded $6.5 million for computer activities in the schools.
The joint state andOR
SHE IS EQUIPPED TO REALLY EMPLOY THE COMPUTER AS A
FULL-FLEDGED HELPER IN THE CLASSROOM AND DRAW MAXIMUM AD-VANTAGE
FROM THE PRESENCE OF THE COMPUTER. THUS, THE TASK
FORCE ESTIMATES ONLY ABOUT 10% TO 12% OF THE STATE'S 28,000
FULL TIME TEACHERS ARE ABLE TO MAKE EFFECTIVE USE OF THE
COMPUTER IN THE CLASSROOM, I.E. 2,800 TO 3,300 TEACHERS.
(iii) Coming Developments:
ASU's College of Education has recently
made a major financial commitment to provide College of
Education faculty members with an IBM or Apple Macintosh corn-puter
in his or her office suite. It is the plan at ASU to
train all College of Education faculty as to what a
microcomputer can do--elementary training, software exposure,
and course integration ideas, using the microcomputer. In
addition the ASU College of Education supports a microcomputer
research clinic, a national software review center which is
part of


salary schedule as fixed by that
particular district.
However, the courses offered in the
community college system rarely are capable of impacting upon
a teacher's salary schedule as fixed by a particular district.
Further, community college courses offered ordinarily do not
speak directly to the use of computers in the classroom.
It does not seem practical to promulgate at
the State level that all districts should have to grant salary
cred'lts for community college computer-training courses for
teachers. This is regrettable, because the community college
system has classrooms, teachers, and infra-structure (grade
keeping and reporting systems, etc. 1 which seem to reach
closer to where teachers live and work than the University
system.
Private school classes, like community
college classes, seem unlikely to offer a system or structure
by which the State could quickly bring computer training to a
large number of teachers. The network ofoffices within the DOE to a software "clearinghouse":
obtained six donated personal computers and hundreds of do-nated
pieces of software: created a Statewide Steering
Committee that would create a process for the review of
software: opened a room in the DOE called "The Center for Com-puter
Education Services": and generally has tried to cope
with the directives of the 1983 new law. The object of the
law is unquestionably a good one, but the finances to reach
the objectives have been badly lacking.
(ii) The Software Directory:
In July of 1984, the DOE "Center for Com-puter
Education Services" published a 40-page "Directory of
Suggested Instructional Computer Software, A Suggested List of
Instructional Computer Software from Which...a School District
May Purchase Instructional Software."*
The document, as its introduction explains,
is not a new list, and is not an Arizona-created list. It is
instead "the 1984 Educational


Software Preview Guide" devel-oped
by the 27 member organization of which the ASU
microcomputer research clinic is a member, called the
Educational Software Evaluation Consortium" at the January,
1984, California Software Evaluation Forum. The guide is
adopted as Arizona's initial list, and the introduction is
careful to point out that it does not include simple word
processing, data base, and spreadsheet programs, although the
Center intends to add them to the list in the future.
t Available to any district by writing to Mr. Ralph
Ferguson, Center for Computer Education Services, Arizona
Department of Education, 1535 West Jefferson, Phoenix,
Arizona 85007.
For a product to be added to the list, it
must be suggested, evaluated, and approved by some of the 50
software evaluators whom the Center has asked the DOE to train
and fund. There is a procedure for evaluating complaints on
products includedin the list. It is not yet known whether or
not the DOE budget to be submitted by the Governor in January,
1985, to the Legislature for funding as of 'July, 1985, will
actually contain funds for the software evaluation. However,
the DOE draft budget which has been sent to the Governor does
include such funds.
It is the opinion of the Governor's Task
Force that the $187,000 DOE budget (which was a reduction of
what the Statewide Steering Committee recommended for the
center's evaluators and the process) is a reasonable one and
should be approved, funded, and carried out.
That budget will allow the department to
hire several people and assign regional responsibilities to
them. It is essential that there be a center point to which
educators can report on the success or failure of software
which they are employing in the


and software, pursuant to a written plan for computer
training of students studying to be teachers and/or develop-ment
of applications and research for computers in classroom
training of Arizona K-12 students. The total cost of this
endeavor would be $105,000. It is recommended that such
funding occur each year for three years.
(iii) Certification:
We propose that beginning in 1986, all
students in the Colleges of Education be required to meet
standards of computer training to be set by the individual
Universities and approved by the State Board of Education.
Such standards be a requirement for certification as of July,
1986 and a requirement for re-certification as of 1989. See
Appendix K showing that such a change in certification is
apparently about to occur across the nation.
(iv) The Software Dilemma:
In February, 1984, the California State
Legislature passed a law which has become knownMark Hunter MP

Denial of referendum on Europe an outrage - says Mark Hunter MP

February 28, 2008 6:22 PM

A decision by the Speaker of the House of Commons to refuse to have a debate and vote on a Liberal Democrat amendment calling for a referendum on whether to be in or out of Europe has met with an angry response from Liberal Democrat MP Mark Hunter.

Mr Hunter was one of the 63 MPs who walked out of the Chamber on Tuesday (26th) in protest of the speaker's decision.

"This is an appalling decision" says Mark Hunter MP, "to deny Parliament the chance to vote on our proposal to allow the public to have a real say on Britain's membership of the European Union is an outrage.

"In the last referendum over