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One of the most disturbing things about the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee's investigative report on the financial practices of the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Division of University Advancement is that the picture could be even worse except for the lack of records.
One of the most disturbing things about the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee's investigative report on the financial practices of the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville Division of University Advancement is that the picture could be even worse except for the lack of records.
Why that's the case remains to be seen. In fact, a Washington County prosecutor has begun an investigation into accusations that UAF Chancellor G. David Gearhart ordered public documents to be destroyed to keep them from the media, auditors and the public.
The investigation was started in part because former UA spokesman John Diamond told the Legislative Joint Auditing Committee in sworn testimony on Sept. 13 that Gearhart had issued such an order in a meeting Jan. 14. Gearhart denies the accusation, saying that Diamond is a "disgruntled former employee."
Diamond was fired Aug. 23, allegedly for insubordination in dealing with Gearhart and his immediate supervisor, Chris Wyrick, who became vice chancellor for advancement after Brad Choate was relieved of his duties earlier this year (and later terminated).
Let's set aside the question of whether the prosecutor's investigation will reveal any evidence of wrongdoing. The issue of missing records is a major complaint in the Auditing Committee's Sept. 10 report, a 48-page document which can be downloaded from the committee's Web site, www.arklegaudit.gov.
You won't find the report to be an easy read, but if you stick with it, you will find some interesting facts and assertions.
Here are some key findings:
• Only 20 payment authorization forms were maintained by the university for fiscal years 2010 and 2011. Some 765 such forms were found for fiscal 2012, but they were found in boxes in haphazard order. Those are critical in a review of spending.
• Worksheets and files could not be located detailing reimbursement requests to the UA Foundation (a private nonprofit corporation maintained separately from the university).
• Budget reports prepared for Choate by the budget director, Joy Sharp (who was also relieved of her duties and subsequently fired), could not be found.
• After Sharp was relieved of her Advancement duties, her computer was reissued to another employee without any attempt to copy or maintain its contents.
The auditors also alleged that during their exit conference university Finance and Administration Division officials did not disclose allegations of fraud or suspected fraud in the Advancement Division financial situation. In the management response to the audit, which is included in the committee report, UA officials deny they had knowledge of fraud or suspected fraud.
Bottom line: The investigative report shows the Advancement Division had negative cash balances of $2.14 million for fiscal 2011 and a cumulative $4.19 million by the end of fiscal 2012. That came about, according to the report, because during a four-year period ending June 30, 2012, Advancement revenues remained "relatively constant" while expenditures increased significantly from $7.94 million to $13.23 million.
Keep in mind that one of the main missions of a university advancement division is to raise money from private sources for the institution's operations. The UA Advancement Division received $4 million annually in operating funds from the UA Foundation — an amount based on annual investment earnings from the private funds, or endowment, held by the foundation.
Apparently to cover the growing deficit for the division, the Treasurer's Office in both 2011 and 2012 posted accounts receivable amounts of more than $2 million in foundation funds, even though Advancement had already spent the available foundation funding for the year. Those postings were later reversed, the audit report said.
The treasurer also did not disclose two of three loans made by the foundation to the Advancement Division. (The interaction of a public agency with a private foundation complicates public disclosure.)
The investigative report comes down hard on Choate and Sharp, as did the UA system's internal audit report. And the UA management response to the criticism leveled at the two fired advancement officers agrees with most of those allegations.
That doesn't explain how such mismanagement could go undetected for as long as four years, and the missing documentation perhaps could have helped there.
Why does all of this matter in the greater sense of what a university does, which is to educate our citizens? After all, as Gearhart said, no tax revenues or private funds were lost.
The answer lies in the fact that at the same time the Division of Advancement was squandering university resources, regardless of source, the UA continued to raise tuition and fees paid by the growing student enrollment. The average cost this year for UA-Fayetteville's 25,365 students is $7,818.
To be fair, colleges and universities across the state and nation were doing the same thing — at a rate greater than the consumer price index or rate of inflation. The public institutions were doing so, in large part, because of declining state appropriations.
But an ever-increasing staff of administrators and administrative support personnel becomes hard to justify in the light of such mismanagement. As a result, the UA, and probably other Arkansas colleges and universities, will find it more difficult to convince legislators and private donors of the need for more money.
And don't expect to continue to load the cost on students. Student debt has reached record levels and now negatively affects one in every five households, according to the Pew Research Center. The well is not bottomless.
Roy Ockert is editor emeritus of The Jonesboro Sun. He may be reached by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Photo Gallery: Sarah Richardson's Holiday House
Her family's idyllic country retreat.
A spectacular holiday home in a winter wonderland.
Aglow with lights from inside and out, Sarah's sprawling 4,000-square-foot country house offers a warm, inviting respite from the snowy landscape.
Red doors brighten up the mudroom closet.
Sarah's holiday home boasts a colourful entryway (perfect for the kids to play in). With classic white beadboard panelling and rustic furniture, she created a space filled with cosy country charm. Red doors brighten up the mudroom closet.
A neutral palette is warmed by a richly coloured rug and throw pillows.
Designer Sarah Richardson dressed her mantel with simple boughs and amaryllis, offsetting the plaster coat of arms that friend Tommy Smythe found in a vintage shop. The Bank of Nova Scotia crest has significance for Sarah's husband, Alexander Younger, so she gave it to him as a birthday present.
Get a complete tour of Sarah's holiday home in our photo gallery.
Christmas at Sarah's idyllic country retreat is stylish yet casual.
The 12-foot tree in designer and HGTV host Sarah Richardson's farmhouse living room was cut down on their property by Sarah's husband. Loaded with ornaments, both old and new, the tree stands between the dining room and living room, allowing it to be seen from many vantage points. The warm colour scheme of red, orange and cream in the space creates a cosy feeling, perfect for a country home.
Get a complete tour of Sarah's holiday home in our photo gallery. And for more holiday decorating ideas, see our Christmas Decorating gallery.
Salvaged cabinets and high-end appliances give this space an authentic country air.
The dramatic stove hood highlights the professional range, which comes in handy when Sarah and her husband host large numbers of guests.
Playful and easy-to-clean polka dot oil cloth fabric covers three stools.
Sarah designed a grand kitchen — perfect for baking and entertaining during Christmas. An oversized butter-yellow kitchen island offers a casual spot for morning coffees and a large work surface, ideal for party-time food prep.
Embrace mix-and-match dining when hosting large groups.
It's Christmas tradition in many families to cram dozens of people into a space that normally seats four. This year, embrace the chaos and set a charming, mix-and-match table. Toronto designer Sarah Richardson remembers a year the dining table featured a mix of silver cutlery from her mother-in-law, antique Limogoes plates from her own mother, dinner plates from her grandmother, and placemats made from an Irish linen runner. "I think what's important is not getting too caught up in having a perfectly matched setting for 12 people," says Richardson. "I can't imagine anything looking tickety-boo because then it has no reflection of history."
For more ideas, see our Designers' Holiday Decorating Tips photo gallery.
Unconventional greenery puts a unique spin on traditional handrail Christmas decorations.
In designer and HGTV host Sarah Richardson's holiday house, no area goes undecorated. A boxwood garland along the handrail is a lighter take on a pine or spruce garland, but equally festive. Yellow and gold bird ornaments reference the painted stair runner and add a fun touch. If properly dried and stored, boxwood can last for several seasons before needing replacement.
Find more inspiration in our photo galleries of Sarah Richardson's Holiday House, Christmas Decorating Ideas and Gorgeous Garlands.
A daring mix of prints creates a casual, playful bedroom.
An antique brass bed layered with a country quilt and tons of pillows is an inviting destination. From polka-dots to paisley to floral and stripes, Sarah is a master at mixing unexpected textiles.
Grey-blue tones create a serene colour palette.
Sarah decorated the guest bedroom with care. Her playful approach to fabric is evident in the mix of the drapes, headboard, bedskirt and throw pillows — which are different yet cohesive.
Add a little sparkle to your front or back yard.
"Christmas for me lives everywhere," says Sarah. Even the apple orchard on her 50-acre farm gets some holiday sparkle.

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Sometime in 1982 Bing Selfish, Amos a/k/a Jim Whelton, Chris Gray, Rob 'Murphy' Storey, Joe Torres (a/k/a Victor Lounge of Milk From Cheltenham), Rodrigo Lodwick (who'd played in Rob and Bing's original 1977/78 "punk" group, The Good For Nothings), Rita Chuli (who married Lepke Buchwalter and had a cassette on her own), Gabriel (MfC sax), and Enric Villalba (better known as Victor Nubla of Micromassa) gathered in Barcelona to record an Amos LP for Jim's It's War Boys label, but the only release to emerge from those sessions was "Selfish Works" - five Bing Selfish-led tracks.
The original 12" came out in 1983, but was barely distributed, and - even worse - made no mention at all of the all-star cast. Nobody knew. So here it is again, on Messthetics 7", with lovingly-restored audio, liner-notes, sleeves featuring five of Bing's drawings (in a dozen or more colors) in a numbered edition of 465.
YouTube videos for 'The Crush' and 'Rekjavic' show original 12"s and representative samples of the many 7" variations. (Also meanwhile... 125 disks from the original 1982 pressing were still - ludicrously - unsold in 2011, when Messthetics silk-screened jackets from the original design[s] and added proper personnel listings:
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Note: This article is an addendum to a lengthy article on Graphr, posted in the June digital issue of Dr. Dobb's Journal . That article should be consulted to understand the topics discussed here. That article also presents the location of the complete code for this application. — Ed.]
Managing the active graph
The active graph needs to be populated when the data is changed, and it needs to be updated when the canvas is resized or when the graph properties are modified. The GraphManager forwards the heavy lifting to the current graph helper.
The Update() method is called when the expression or data range have changed. It computes the data using the IronPython evaluator and then populates the canvas:
public void Update(string expr = null, int start = 0, int end = 0) { var data = this.data; if (expr != null) { var numbers = Enumerable.Range(start, end - start + 1); var xValues = numbers.Select(i => (double)i); data = evaluator.evaluate(expr, xValues); } PopulateCanvas(data); }
The DoLayout() method just forwards the call to the helper using the current data and config:
public void DoGraphLayout() { if (data != null) helper.DoGraphLayout(this.canvas, this.data); }
The PopulateCanvas() method stores the new data and forwards the call to the helper:
public void PopulateCanvas(IList<KeyValuePair<double, double>> data) { this.data = data; this.helper.PopulateCanvas(canvas, data, this.config); }
When a graph property is changed in an editor, the corresponding event handler extracts the value, updates the config dictionary, and calls the Update() method. Here is the _onColorChnaged() event handler. It takes the string out of the editor TextBox (the sender), and it tries to convert every two characters to a hex number (base 16). There should be 4 such numbers that correspond to alpha (transparency) value, red, green, and blue components (each should be 0..FF):
private void _onColorChanged(object sender, TextChangedEventArgs eventArgs) { try { TextBox tb = sender as TextBox; var name = tb.Name; var a = Convert.ToByte(tb.Text.Substring(1, 2), 16); var r = Convert.ToByte(tb.Text.Substring(3, 2), 16); var g = Convert.ToByte(tb.Text.Substring(5, 2), 16); var b = Convert.ToByte(tb.Text.Substring(7, 2), 16); config[name] = Color.FromArgb(a, r, g, b); this.Update(); } catch (Exception) { // Ignore exceptions here. Exceptions may happen if the user // is in the middle of changing the value. } }
Note that it is OK for exceptions to occur here if the user is in the middle of modifying the value. The intermediate invalid value will just be ignored. If the user never manages to set a valid value, the last valid value will continue to be used.
The MainWindow
Finally, we get to the MainWindow. This class is responsible for all the general-purpose UI that is not specific to any graph type. In particular, it is responsible for the graph selector dropdown box, the expression and data range text boxes. When any of them change, it notifies the GraphManager, which takes it from there, dynamically populating the graph selector and the initial expression.
The graph selector dropdown needs to contain the names of all the graph plugins. Thanks to MEF, this is trivial. The GraphManager's Helpers property contains (in the Metadata.Name) all the information. In the constructor, the MainWindow iterates over the Helpers and populates the graph selector. It then selects the first graph and calls the GraphManager's SwitchGraphHelper() method. Finally, it sets an initial expression, so you the user can start playing right away.
Interacting with the GraphManager
The MainWindow interacts with the GraphManager in the following cases:
- The visualize button is clicked
- The size or layout of the MainWindow changes
- The user selects a new graph type
When the visualize button is clicked it means the expression and/or the data has changed. This results in a call to the graph manager's Update(). You may ask why expression/range changes should require an explicit button click, while changes to the graph properties are reflected automatically. The answer is that it avoids a lot of intermediate results while the user is still working on the expression or the range. It is a design choice that may change in the future.
private void visualizeButton_Click(object sender, RoutedEventArgs e) { var expr = ruleTextBox.Text; var values = rangeTextBox.Text.Split(','); var start = Convert.ToInt32(values[0]); var end = Convert.ToInt32(values[1]); graphMan.Update(expr, start, end); }
When the size or the layout is modified (by moving the splitter) the GraphManager's DoLayout() method is called (and it doesn't require populating the canvas, so it's much faster):
private void Graphr_SizeChanged(object sender, SizeChangedEventArgs e) { graphMan.DoGraphLayout(); } private void Graphr_LayoutUpdated(object sender, EventArgs e) { graphMan.DoGraphLayout(); }
When the user selects a new graph type, the GraphManager's SwitchGraphHelper() is called (and will result in an Update(), too):
private void onGraphChanged(object sender, SelectionChangedEventArgs args) { graphMan.SwitchGraphHelper((string)this.graphSelector.SelectedValue); }
Anatomy of a Graphr plugin
You have seen the Graphr side of things. Now, it's time to look at the plugins themselves. The plugins should implement the IGraph plugin (of course) and they should respond properly for data and graph property changes that will be communicated by calls to their PopulateCanvas() method. Let's take a detailed look at the BarGraph plugin, which does a good job.
The BarGraph class is annotated with [Export] and [ExportMetadata] attributes. They enable MEF discovery. The class also implements the IGraph interface:
namespace Graphr { [ExportMetadata("Name", "Bar")] [Export(typeof(IGraph))] class BarGraph : IGraph { ... } }
In its PopulateCanvas() method, the plugin starts by clearing all the children from the canvas. It then iterates over the data and creates a bar for each data point:
public void PopulateCanvas( Canvas c, IList<KeyValuePair<double, double>> data, IDictionary<string, object> config) { // Clear the previous graph c.Children.Clear(); int count = data.Count; // Create brushes to be used by all bars var barBrush = new LinearGradientBrush((Color)config["BarColor"], Colors.White, 90.0); var strokeBrush = new SolidColorBrush((Color)config["StrokeColor"]); for (int i = 0; i < count; ++i) { Rectangle r = new Rectangle(); // Describes the brush's color using RGB values. // Each value has a range of 0-255. byte x = (byte)(i * 255 / count); r.Fill = barBrush; r.Stroke = strokeBrush; dynamic thickness = config["StrokeThickness"]; r.StrokeThickness = thickness; // Add the rectangle to the Canvas. c.Children.Add(r); } }
There are two interesting lines in the PopulateCanvas() method:
dynamic thickness = config["StrokeThickness"]; r.StrokeThickness = thickness;
The config dictionary contains values of type 'object.' The PopulateCanvas() method knows that StrokeThickness is a number that can be converted to a double, but there is no direct way to convert it. By assigning it to a C# 4.0 dynamic variable, it can be assigned directly to r.StrokeThickness and the conversion takes place automatically. These two lines replaced the following ugly piece of code:
//var thickness = config["StrokeThickness"]; //if (thickness is int) // r.StrokeThickness = (int)thickness; //else if (thickness is uint) // r.StrokeThickness = (uint)thickness; //else if (thickness is float) // r.StrokeThickness = (float)thickness;
The next interesting method is DoGraphLayout(). This is where all the rectangles are placed properly on the canvas. The BarGraph fits all the bars exactly in the canvas (with some padding). The space between bars is 20% of each bar's width. Note the nice SQL-like LINQ queries to find the minimum and maximum heights:
public void DoGraphLayout(Canvas c, IList<KeyValuePair<double, double>> data) { if (data == null) return; // Use LINQ query dot syntax to find the max value) var maxHeight = (from n in data select n.Value).Max(); var minHeight = (from n in data select n.Value).Min(); // Scale all values to fit inside the canvas var scale = (c.ActualHeight - 20) / (maxHeight - minHeight); List<double> values = new List<double>(from n in data select n.Value * scale); // Create a space of about 20% between each rectangle var elements = data.Count; var padding = 10; var ratio = 5; //ratio between rectangle width and spacer var spacerWidth = Math.Max((c.ActualWidth-padding) / (elements-1 + elements*ratio), 0); int i = 0; foreach (Rectangle r in c.Children) { r.Width = spacerWidth * ratio; r.Height = values[i] - minHeight * scale; r.SetValue(Canvas.LeftProperty, padding / 2 + i * (r.Width + spacerWidth)); r.SetValue(Canvas.BottomProperty, 10.0); i++; } }
An interesting WPF nugget in this method is how the bars are positioned in the canvas. A rectangle has a Width and Height property, but it doesn't have a Left, Top, or Bottom property. Instead, you position it by calling the SetValue() method and passing Canvas.LeftProperty and Canvas.BottomProperty, which are attached properties. This odd design is actually very smart and allows setting various properties on objects that apply to their relation with their container. Check out http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ms749011.aspx to learn more on attached properties.
Finally, the BarGraph provides the ConfigSpec property. This is a pretty simple dictionary that contains the BarGraph-specific graph properties:
public IDictionary<string, Tuple<Type, object>> ConfigSpec { get { var d = new Dictionary<string, Tuple<Type, object>>(); d.Add("BarColor", Tuple.Create<Type, object>(typeof(Color), Color.FromRgb(255, 0, 255))); d.Add("StrokeColor", Tuple.Create<Type, object>(typeof(Color), Colors.Black)); d.Add("StrokeThickness", Tuple.Create<Type, object>(typeof(int), 2)); return d; } }
Taking Graphr to the next level
There are a few natural directions to evolve Graphr. These include:
- More General Services: It would be very useful to add axis, grid, labels, and legend as well scrolling and zooming. Each plugin may implement all these capabilities itself, but it would be a lot of work and will have to be repeated for each plugin. Coming up with some centralized infrastructure will keep plugins relatively simple and yet allow them to benefit from it.
- Type-specific graph properties UI: The current graph properties UI is just a text box for each property. It would be much nicer to be able pick color using a cool color picker and select values and ranges using sliders, spin controls, etc.
- Load existing data sets: Currently, Graphr only supports data that can be defined with equations of one variable. Adding the capability to load arbitrary data sets will make it applicable in many real-world domains.
- Multiple graphs: Displaying graph for multiple data sets can add another dimension.
Reminder: The context for this information and the code for this article are made available in the lead article in Dr. Dobb's Journal June 2011 issue.


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• Worked with business owners, delivery teams in gathering the requirements & documents; it included identification high level business needs. Set up the meeting with the business team to understand the common page level requirements.
• Participated and conducted blueprint workshops. Leading FICO team in requirement gathering for finance department including Account Receivable, Account Payable, Asset Accounting, General Ledger, Product Costing, Internal Controlling.
• Worked with development teams in the identification of Interfaces, capture the Interface Requirements and map the same requirements with functional requirement specifications.
• Worked with other functional consultants including MM, SD, PM, PP, PS to gather requirements and design an integrated solution for the whole processes from purchasing, production, and sales.
• Utilized MS Visio to draw process flow, workflow/sequence diagram.
• Documented Blueprint documents and presented SAP solution to the management team.
• Understood local accounting standards from different countries such as Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand, China, and map local gaps with IFRS accounting standard
• Performed project analysis including Impact Analysis and undergoes Gap analysis against requirements.
• Undergoes the Risk analysis, preparation of Risk Tracker and manage it regularly
Testing SIT/ UAT
• Planned and defined a testing approach for finance –Test Plan and Test Strategy, providing advice on prioritization of testing activity in support of identified risks in project schedules or test scenarios.
• Created test scripts for different scenarios to cover the whole business process in finance.
• Performed and tracked regression and retesting whenever required.
• Provided consultancy to business users in preparing test scenarios/cases and undertook reviews of test plans to ensure quality delivery.
• Prepared training materials and provided on-site training, assistance with testing for multiple countries, issue resolution, and support.
• Coordinated with the Client team in UAT phase and get the entire defect resolved if any.
• Reviewed development estimates from development teams and actively seeks clarification/verification as appropriate.
• Prepared issue logs and followed up frequently with process owner and management.
• Worked closely with Project Management, providing inputs during project planning (resource requirements, development estimates, etc.) and throughout the implementation to ensure business objectives are met.
Authorization and Security
• Knowledge of User Administration, Role Administration.
• Worked with business owners to determine necessary authorizations to match business requirements.
• Created and maintained Authorization and Roles including Single role, Composite role and derived role.
• Provided guidance regarding single, composite, reference, and derived roles via PFCG
• Created and released transports.
Data Migration
• Migrated data for SAP FICO, Fund Management, Grant Management module objects such as vendors, customers, bank master, cost center, profit center, internal order, and transactional data such as AR, AP, GL.
• Created migration strategy to migrate inventory with product costing and material ledger.
• Worked closely with users to follow data submission status, data cleansing, data mapping from legacy system to SAP.
Project Managing Skill
• Takes full ownership of tasks and decisions in a timely manner
• Takes equal responsibility for successes for failure
• Demonstrates flexibility in dealing with others to achieve win-win solutions and good long-term relationship
• Consistently priorities, organizes, and manages work of self and others.
Related Knowledge/ Skills
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, MS Visio
• Excellent knowledge of presentation, spreadsheet, word processing applications
• Quick learner, flexible, and a team player with emphasis on deliverables
• Pleasant personality with exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills
• Very good analytical skills. She analyzes all the product cost in a complete way to each table and logic linkage. She could explain to decimal place for the differences and give analysis result to finance controllers and accountants.
• Not give up, although the users are very challenging, not reasonable, and the pressure from the project timeline is extreme.
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SAP FICO Senior Consultant
(from November 2012
PROJECT: High-Tech Lubricant (MOTUL) Minh Ly joined the pre-sales team, prepared a presentation for Finance solution and presented them to Motul's CFO. After IBM had won Motul project, Minh Ly was the SAP Finance team leader. Her role was to design and map business processes and business solutions for Motul Group in Asia. Leading a team with three members in different countries, Minh Ly received the "Service Excellent Award" from IBM for her excellent performance ------------------------------------- PROJECT: Home Control Singapore Pte. Ltd. Minh Ly joined pre-sales team, and was in charge of Home Control finance processes, analyzed existing systems as well as proposal new solution to CFO to manage on-going operational cost as well as improve profitability. After IBM had won Home Control project, Minh Ly was the SAP Finance team leader. Home Control has companies in different countries including Singapore, China, USA, Belgium. It is a big-bang project; all companies went live at the same time. Leading a team with another two FI consultants, she covered all local tax/ accounting requirement from different countries, also complex requirements for electronic product costing. Minh Ly received the "Service Excellent Award" from IBM for her excellent performance. ------------------------------------------- PROJECT: SingHealth Group Minh Ly was in-charged for pre-sales activities to complete the functional requirements from SingHealth, identified fit-gaps and development effort required. Subsequently, she was FM/GM consultant of the implementation team. She conducted blueprint workshops with arounds 50 process owners (from 11 hospitals/ specialty centers/ polyclinics), demonstrated SAP FM/GM, and completed blueprint documents. -------------------------------------- PROJECT: GMG Global Ltd Minh Ly was FICO team leader, implemented SAP in different countries including Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand. She designed product costing with material ledger for rubber products. All her projects have gone live on time, and clients and IBM manager highly appreciated her efforts. ---------------------------------- PROJECT: Makino Asia Pte Ltd Minh Ly was in-charge for both FI and CO in this project. With her knowledge of product costing, she worked well with users to analyze standard/ actual cost of each product. Production variance, WIP value were clearer to users to make a decision on production cost. Project manager gave the best rate in annually "Project Assessment." ----------------------------------- PROJECT: Jurong Aromatics Corporation (JAC) Minh Ly acted as FI team leader, took responsibly for implementing FI module in two months. JAC finance manager wanted to migrate their three months' financial transactions into SAP. She then advised Finance Department executives on the formulation of a Data Cleanse policy and helped them drive it through the business.
SAP FICO Senior Consultant
(from August 2009 to October 2012)
PROJECT: Thien Long Minh Ly was a FICO consultant in this project. The client was very challenging because this was the second time they implemented SAP, their first implementation was unsuccessful as the local consulting firm was a lack of experience. Handling both FI and CO at the same time, she took ownership of tasks and decisions in a timely manner. Get client's trust the "Deloitte Brand" through accurate, consistent communication. She received the best rate in annually "Project Assessment", and was promoted to SAP Senior Consultant after this project. --------------------------- PROJECT: Mapletree Group Minh Ly was a finance consultant, in-charge for Account Payable in Mapletree project. She conducted workshops with more than twenty process owners from different companies, different countries. The project timeline was very tight; she worked 12 hours per day to complete the wok on time. She implemented bank interface with DBS Bank and electronic bank statement. The project manager has highly appreciated her commitment. ----------------------------------- PROJECT: Sime Darby Group Minh Ly was FI and CO consultant in this project. She was in-charge of FICO in Vietnam including finance local requirements and product costing with material ledger. CO module, she worked not only on basic overhead cost and budget control but she also has very strong understanding of product costing, material ledger, plant maintenance order settlement. In FI, she worked on all sub-modules GL, AR, AP, AA. Her performance in this project was "Performance Exceeded Expectations."
SAP FICO Consultant
(from March 2008 to July 2009)
PROJECT: Thep Viet Group Minh Ly was Controlling consultant in this project. She worked on overhead Costing, Profitability Analysis and Product Costing with Material Ledger. She did all the documentation for Controlling including training materials, configuration, Functional Spec., Fit Gap list. The project manager was highly appreciated her commitment and effort in this project.
S/4 Hana from IBM
(from February 2017 to February 2017)
- Simplification List for SAP S/4HANA, on-premise edition 1511 - S4 HANA 1511 Conversion Process - S4 HANA Finance - Business Partner - S4 HANA Finance - CO-FI Integrations - S4 HANA Finance - profitability analysis - S4 HANA Finance - New Asset Accounting - S4 HANA_New GL Migration - S4 HANA Finance - Material Ledger
Management Information System - from University of Economic of Ho Chi Minh City
(from September 2002 to June 2006)
- Accounting - Programming Techniques - Database Management System - Object Oriented Programming - Artificial Intelligence - Database - Decision Support System - System Analysis
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Hi ! I'm a polyvalent Engineer with 1 year experience in electronics design, I hold 2 Master degrees, the first in Robotics and Embedded Systems, the second in Mechatronics. I also hold a diploma in mechanics & plant production (2 years after HSC).
My previous roles involved product design across all cycles of the development including: specification with customer, concept, design, prototyping, testing, validation and documentation.
As an exemple I designed an insect electrocutioner for a startup in France, and an automatic test bench for a bigger company in Swiss.
I am also very good at programming scripts or small programs in every languages, at low or high level.
I am open to everything, but I think I will fit better in a small or medium company in the consumer electronics, in the solar industry or in a factory.
I can relocate everywhere, I can travel, I like manual work. I am a good team player as I can adapt to any culture and I am also able to work unsupervised.
I'm French and trying to immigrate to Australia, that's why I'm flying in on 1st May, with a 1 year work visa, and the hope to find a company that can sponsor me after a trial contract.
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I'm still working on my Australian resume, I know you like more detailed CV here in Australia, I will substitute it with the current one when finished.
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7.2 years of experience in various aspects of Software Development Life Cycle including development, testing, documentation, installation and maintenance.
Strong knowledge in data warehousing and ETL concepts.
Experience in Design and implementation of Data Warehousing using Informatica 9.5.1 & Informatica 9.6.1
Strong knowledge in SQL Scripts , work experience in Oracle database and also have some hands on experience in Data Integrator ETL tool.
Worked as Team Lead in ACCENTURE, Chennai.
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developing modules in the Moodle learning management system and customizing the theme as per the latest AIE branding. Almost all the staff members use Moodle so we are working on ways to minimize the redundancy (or repetitive tasks) by integrating Moodle with third-party applications like ownCloud, wisenet, Google Spreadsheet, Google Calendar, AWS S3 and software license management tools. I used to collaborate with the Planning and Policy making team to establish certain Online standards for content publishing, review consistent user experience and browser support.
Web Application Support Developer
(from September 2012 to September 2013)
Master of Computer Science
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Internet Technologies, Software Development, Computer Networks, Database development, Web Development
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Practiced sample collection and distribution practiced aseptic techniques, prepared media, poured media and conducted quality control of the media prepared. Conducted sample microscopy, culture and sensitivity tests where applicable. practiced report writing indicating any findings.
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Expertise in updating job knowledge by studying state-of-the-art development tools, programming techniques, and computing equipment
Resourceful in providing information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing development/ service issues
Capable of presenting the client with solutions generated, and familiarizing him with the new models
Efficient in planning a testing schedule for completing the system operations, comes after the client has adopted the new system into the workplace
Good knowledge of GIS projects using ARCGIS with Dot net technology
Developing SharePoint web parts using visual studio, InfoPath and SharePoint designer.
Implementation of Systems Development Life Cycle of projects.
Instrumental in supervising proper functioning of a new system as an ongoing process
Design and implement enterprise integration application solutions (EAI, ESB and SOA)
Excellent knowledge of XML, XSL, XML parsers, SOAP, UDDI and WAP
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Design, drawing in Auto CAD, plan, cost estimate and develop machinery, structures, equipment and systems related to agriculture and food processing.
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(a) The board may establish an apprenticeship program to become a barber. A barber apprentice shall work at all times under the direct supervision of a licensed barber and any permit issued by the board to work as a barber apprentice does not allow a person to practice individually as a barber.
(b) An applicant for a barber apprenticeship shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:
(1) Is at least sixteen years of age;
(2) Is of good moral character;
(3) Is in high school or has a high school diploma, a GED, or has passed the "ability to benefit test" approved by the United States Department of Education;
(4) Has paid the applicable fee;
(5) Has a certificate of health from a licensed physician;
(6) Is a citizen of the United States or is eligible for employment in the United States; and
(7) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(c) An applicant for a sponsor of a barber apprentice shall present satisfactory evidence that he or she:
(1) Is licensed as a barber under the provisions of this article;
(2) Has paid the applicable fee; and
(3) Has fulfilled any other requirement specified by the board.
(d) A sponsor of a barber apprentice shall be a current licensed barber with at least five years' experience and has worked in a shop for the last five years.
(e) The board may propose emergency rules and rules for legislative approval, in accordance with the provisions of article three, chapter twenty-nine-a of this code, to implement the provisions of this section, including:
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Smith & Wollensky Steak au Poivre
This mouth-watering recipe comes courtesy of Smith & Wollensky, one of America's premier traditional steakhouses.
Ladle clarified butter into a very hot, ovenproof skillet. (Do not use a non-stick pan, as you will later deglaze the pan for the au poivre sauce.) Add steaks to the pan and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning only once. If further cooking is desired, place the skillet in a 400 degree F oven until the desired temperature is reached. Hold the filets on a warm plate tented loosely with aluminum foil.
Drain off any excess grease from pan, but do not rinse. Pour brandy into skillet and return to heat. (Important note: Stand back and exercise caution, as the brandy will flame.)
Let the brandy reduce almost to a syrup; add the stock and wine, scraping up any browned bits that have formed on the bottom of the pan (deglaze). Simmer until sauce reduces by one-third. Add heavy cream and continue simmering until sauce reaches the desired consistency, about 3 to 4 minutes; season to taste with salt and pepper.
Strain sauce through a fine mesh strainer, then return to the heat; gently whisk in butter one piece at a time. Serve filets on a pool of sauce.
Adapted from the recipes of Smith & Wollensky's Steakhouse, "A steakhouse to end all arguments." To find out more information, including locations for Smith & Wollensky's visit www.smithandwollensky.com.
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It should be the talk of the town by now, so I guess I can talk about it. The original announcement about wordpress.com mentioned that if you wanted to do a photoblog with wordpress.com, with only 15 megs of drive space for image and media uploads, it just wouldn't be very feasible.
Well, wordpress.com is now up to 100 MB of drive space. That small photoblog is looking much more possible.
As wordpress.com progresses, I wonder what other exciting things will occur. This is the fun of working on a live, evolving piece of online software. You never know what will be different tomorrow. WEEEEEE!
Update: Well, we knew things were going to be changing around wordpress.com, and nothing is really set in stone, so it's not surprising that the 100 MB of drive space is now 25 MB. That's still pretty generous for most of what people may want to do.


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By Cesar Canizales
1820 Productions, a Dallas-based advertising agency whose executive producer graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, and The Pillow Bar, 1820 Productions' client, recently won a Gold ADDY award, one of the advertising industry's most highly-coveted honors, for a local television ad. The Pillow Bar's president, also an executive producer for the spot, is a graduate of the 10KSB program as well.
The winning TV spot that 1820 Productions created was selected over more than 40,000 entries submitted to the American Advertising Federation; it beat much larger advertising agencies, including some of the top agencies and organizations in the country.
Sara Madsen Miller, who produced the spot and who graduated from cohort 1 of the 10,000 Small Businesses program, met Merrimac Dillon, The Pillow Bar's president, while attending the Dallas 10KSB program in 2014.
The 10,000 Small Businesses program, a nationwide initiative by Goldman Sachs that teaches entrepreneurs how to grow their businesses, is offered in partnership with the Dallas County Community College District.
"We're very excited about the award," said Miller, whose husband, Korey, directed the spot. "Our goal, as a production company, is to increase the brand. That's what it's all about. We helped the brand move the needle and helped them (The Pillow Bar) get a return on their business. The added benefit is winning the Gold ADDY, which is really hard to do."
"I'm not an outdoorsman, but for me, winning the Gold ADDY is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest because it's a very difficult award to win," said Korey Miller. "The overwhelming feeling of accomplishing something like this, particularly when you're a smaller firm going up against large agencies in Dallas, is incredible."
Korey Miller added that Dillon hired 1820 Productions because she wanted a highly- creative agency that could elevate her brand.
Dillon said the award proves that the creative talent at 1820 Productions is "amazing" and added that she already is seeing positive results. "We're elated," Dillon said about the award. "They succeeded in creating an ad that won an award, but the ad succeeded in increasing our business. Those things make it a winner."
The award-winning spot can be seen on 1820 Productions' website: http://1820productions.com/portfolio/the-pillow-bar/
More than 500 people attended the awards ceremony, which was held in February at the Bomb Factory in Deep Ellum, according to Sara Miller. She added that 1820 Productions' winning spot will go to the regional competition; from there, it could challenge other entries at the national level.
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program was brought to Dallas by Dr. Joe May, DCCCD's chancellor.
Program participants learn financing, marketing, negotiating and leadership skills. In addition, some business owners learn how they can access loans and capital that may not be available to them through traditional channels.
Applicants must be owners or co-owners of a business that has operated for at least two years; have at least $150,000 in revenue; and must employ a minimum of four people. Program participants attend an orientation followed by 10 classes and five clinics. They also attend networking events and develop a growth plan for their companies. Classes are taught at DCCCD's Bill J. Priest Institute for Economic Development near downtown Dallas.
To contact Korey or Sara Miller at 1820 Productions, call (972) 869-7777. To contact Merrimac Dillon at The Pillow Bar, call (214) 939-3696. For more information about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program at DCCCD, contact Cristin Thomas at email@example.com.
Left to Right: Sara Madsen Miller, 1820 Productions; Emily Clemons, The Pillow Bar; Korey Miller, 1820 Productions; Merrimac Dillon and Logan Vanderslice, The Pillow Bar; and Gina Circelli, 1820 Productions.


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The Bank For Expats® / BNP Paribas Personal Investors
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This Blog focuses on Ancestor Stories, both the stories themselves about my family's ancestors and discussions of where they come from and how to prepare and share them. These stories may be non-fiction or fiction – we will always tell which is which, of course. Also see my KINNICK blog and The HOMEPLACE Series Blog, left sidebar, scroll down.
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Bill, I am so frustrated reading that, I could scream. WAY to many of our people are just moving to computers or at least thinking of them. I hate reading digital books. I prefer the book in hand to flip back and forth and confirm if what was said, agreed. I know they took the PENTICO book off our shelf and it has not come back. Even if they promised it would. O when the mighty system dies we are going to loose as much as when the Guardian over the Nile fell and was a massive library. One of the ten wonders of the old world. Maybe the end coming is not such a bad thing, if that is going to be where we are going. Did you see they found the first battery made about 9000 years ago in a dig? WE have been there before. In UR they found a house with bathroom like ours and running water hot and cold. OOO we just never ever learn what History tries to teach us. Blessings my Friend. I hope I can call you that.ReplyDelete
Thank you, Susi, my Friend, for your honest comment and assessment. That is exactly what I was looking for by the posting. It is not a 'right or wrong' thing, in my view - it is just important to keep track of how we are moving along - so that we know. Thanks, again.ReplyDelete


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Two thrill-seeking sisters took to the San Diego skies Friday to celebrate their 65th birthday by jumping 13,000 feet from an airplane.
Twins Shirley Vos and Sharon Gebauer went skydiving for the first time ever together, taking the plunge over San Diego's Jamul area with a professional skydiving group.
Despite the ominous date of their birthday this year – Friday the 13th – the sisters happily boarded the plane and told NBC 7 they were very excited for their airborne adventure.
"I'm not a bit afraid, which is scary. That's what makes me afraid," Shirley Vos told NBC 7 minutes before boarding the plane and taking the plunge.
Vos said the high-flying birthday activity with her sister meant "excitement, challenge and fun" -- three concepts by which they choose to live their lives.
Gebauer admitted she was a tad nervous before boarding the plane, and was more scared about landing than actually jumping.
However, the thought of the excitement and sights ahead calmed her nerves.
"[I can't wait] to be able to float like a bird and see the beautiful scenery and live life to the fullest," she said.
Gebauer said her husband passed away a few years ago, which made her want to seize life each and every day.
"You know, life, you have to live it because you never know what's going to happen the next day, you never know what disease you're going to get. You have to live life and enjoy it, you only get one," she said right before the jump.
Seconds later, she added jokingly, "Did I remember my Depends?"
Once in the airplane, GoPro footage showed the sisters holding hands (see photo below), anticipating their big jumps while looking out the airplane windows.
With both strapped to their own skydiving expert, the sisters jumped into the open sky, soaring and flipping about as they descended.
Vos jumped first because she's the older twin – born before Gebauer by 13 minutes.
Once they landed safely, the skydiving sisters were exhilarated.
"It was awesome! What an experience," Gebauer told NBC 7.
"Freefalling is to die for! It was amazing. I'd do it again," added Vos.
In the past, the adventurous sisters have celebrated their birthday by doing other thrilling airborne activities including paragliding, parasailing and a hot air balloon ride.
Naturally, they said it only seemed fitting that they try their hand at skydiving this year.


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President Barack Obama's connection to the Silicon Valley goes deeper than just corporate dollars.
The incumbent president reportedly sought re-election advice from some of the biggest names in technology, including the late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs.
A new Bloomberg report reveals that Jobs held two private conversations with Obama campaign manager Jim Messina last year.
During the conversations Jobs suggested a mobile campaign for Obama and how to create viral buzz online.
"Last time you were programming only to a couple of channels (the Web and e-mail)," Jobs reportedly said. "This time, you have to program content to a much wider variety of channels — Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter, YouTube, Google — because people are segmented in a very different way than they were four years ago."
In fact a lot has changed during Obama's rise to fame. When the president first announced his intention to run for the nation's highest office, the original iPhone had not even been unveiled.
Messina said Jobs "knew exactly where everything was going."
"He explained viral content and how our stuff could break out, how it had to be interesting and clean," Messina said.
The president's campaign manger also spoke with CEOs and senior executives from Facebook, Salesforce.com, Zynga, Google and Microsoft.
"I went around the country for literally a month of my life interviewing these companies and just talking about organizational growth, emerging technologies, marketing," Messina said.
Obama has also kept close personal ties with several of the valley's biggest names. He personally met with Jobs on at least two Bay Area visits, including a private meeting in a San Francisco hotel room.
Earlier this month he was hosted by Salesforce.com CEO Mark Benioff and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was often thought to be a candidate for a job in the White House.
Steve Jobs Advised Obama Campaign on Mobile Strategy, Viral Video
President and his advisers have met with several of Silicon Valley's biggest names.
President Barack Obama's connection to the Silicon Valley goes deeper than just corporate dollars.


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The Legacy Of The American Indian Horse
When the Spanish conquistadors and colonists brought their horses to the Americas, they could not have imagined the impact their horses would have on the New World. The horses totally changed the lifestyle of the native people in both North and South America for centuries and beyond. The horses formed the root stock of EVERY modern American breed and every color breed as well.
They were tough and survived conditions unheard of in modern times – and they thrived on the grassy plains of the Americas. Even the U.S. government's attempts to wipe them out in order to subdue the native people failed. Although many horses died during that horrific period, enough survived to procreate and carry on their lines in the northwest, southwest, southeast, and the islands off the east coast of North America.
They were introduced by astute breeders to imported European breeds, adding their strength and beauty to our most beloved American breeds.
-The Morgan
-American Saddlebred
-American Saddle Horse
-Rocky Mountain Horse
-American Paint Horse
-Pony of the Americas
-The world's most popular modern breed, the American Quarter Horse
In each of these well known modern breeds there are traits of their ancestors in their myriad colors, in their willingness to partner with humans, in their beauty of conformation and way of going, be it gaited or the smoothest jog trot anyone ever sat. They are an American treasure and we are blessed by their presence in our lives.
The American Indian Horse Registry was established in 1961 for the purpose of collecting, recording and preserving the pedigrees of American Indian Horses. The Registry is currently housed at Rancho San Francisco near Lockhart, Texas together with a collection of Western and Indian Americana and a library pertaining to the history of the American Indian Horse.
A question that is often asked is, "What is the American Indian Horse?" If you desire, you may trace their ancestry back to the mists of antiquity and to the dust of the Arabian desert where they were housed with honor in the black tents of the roaming Bedouin tribes. From there they traveled to Spain, were bred with Barb and Andalusian stock and became known as the best horse in the world at that time. From Spain they were brought to the New World on the ships of Columbus and the Conquistadores during the 15th and 16th centuries.
The Indian Horse has gone by many names: call him cow pony or buffalo horse; mustang or Indian pony; cayuse or Spanish pony — basically they are all the same animal.
Virtually every color known to the horse appears in this breed; he is sometimes appaloosa spotted, sometimes paint and sometimes solid colored with every variation imaginable occurring. He is well made, has excellent feet and legs and has as much savvy as any horse that ever lived. Height ranges from 13 to 16 hands; weight 700 to 1000 pounds with a few individuals over or under.
The Indian Horse's loyalty is legend as is their toughness and intelligence, and anyone who is fortunate enough to share their lives with one knows how truly special they are.
Please do not hesitate to write, call, or e-mail with questions:
The American Indian Horse Registry, INC (AIHR)
9028 State Park Road, Lockhart, TX 78644-4310
Nanci Falley 512/738-0211
Thank you for your interest in AIHR.
WOLAKOTA (peace and friendship in the Lakota language)


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Pinkstinks is a campaign that targets the products, media and marketing that prescribe heavily stereotyped and limiting roles to young girls. We believe that all children – girls and boys - are affected by the 'pinkification' of girlhood. Our aim is to challenge and reverse this growing trend. We also promote media literacy, self-esteem, positive body image and female role models for kids.
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A giant leap for LEGO?
Tuesday 17 June 2014
LEGO's forthcoming set of three female scientists - a good start but not exactly a giant leap.
Pinkstinks at the WOW Festival
Wednesday 5 March 2014
We are thrilled to be taking part in the WOW (Women of the World) Festival on the Southbank this weekend. We're taking part in a panel discussion on bringing up boys, along with poet and performer Nick Makoha and journalist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, our very own Abi Moore will discuss if we need to rethink how we bring up boys and whether we are teaching our children to grow up with the tools they need to live in a gender equal world.
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"We use bright, colourful and fun fabrics - designing playwear to be age-appropriate and comfortable. Every print we use is unisex, for both girls and boys. There are no divisions based on gender and we won't tell children what to like based on harmful stereotypes."
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ASU Electronic Theses and Dissertations
This collection includes most of the ASU Theses and Dissertations from 2011 to present. ASU Theses and Dissertations are available in downloadable PDF format; however, a small percentage of items are under embargo. Information about the dissertations/theses includes degree information, committee members, an abstract, supporting data or media.
In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
Dissertations and Theses granted by Arizona State University are archived and made available through a joint effort of the ASU Graduate College and the ASU Libraries. For more information or questions about this collection contact or visit the Digital Repository ETD Library Guide or contact the ASU Graduate College at email@example.com.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death in the United States and type 2 diabetes (T2D) and obesity lead to cardiovascular disease. Obese adults are more susceptible to CVD compared to their non-obese counterparts. Exercise training leads to large reductions in the risk of CVD and T2D. Recent evidence suggests high-intensity interval training (HIT) may yield similar or superior benefits in a shorter amount of time compared to traditional continuous exercise training. The purpose of this study was to compare the effects of HIT to continuous (CONT) exercise training for the improvement of endothelial function, glucose control, …
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Cedar Falls, Iowa 1 course · 18 holes Driving directions
Course reviews
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+0 votes Kurt Conrad › April 21, 2013
First DG course in IA set up in 1976. They only had what we call putters back then. You can't dog this gourse for beeing too short. Also this course is played a lot, so grass does not grow in the high traffic areas.
+0 votes Matthew Fritz › February 13, 2011
+0 votes Jay Alexandres › September 26, 2010
+0 votes Aaron Masterson › April 4, 2011
+0 votes Tyson Castle › June 14, 2012
The place to go if you're craving a free-for-all ace-run.
Bring your putter and yell "FOUR!"
Bring your putter and yell "FOUR!"
+0 votes Jason Atterberry › March 31, 2013
The first disc golf course built in the state of Iowa & the third built in the United States!
+0 votes Matt Nemmers › December 1, 2015
Not awful, not awesome, but more baskets in Black Hawk County? Definitely a plus.
+0 votes Brandon Keel › July 29, 2017
-1 votes John C › March 18, 2011
Played this course this afternoon, I was disgusted. The course was poorly maintained, half of the holes were unmarked and I had to guess the entire time where the next tee box was and then where the basket was. Unfortunately, this is the only course in Cedar Falls, it'd be nice to see some golfers pitch in and get this course into shape.


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The Canisius College hockey team announced the addition of five players to the Golden Griffin program for the 2013-14 campaign, announced by head coach Dave Smith on Monday.
Forwards Shane Conacher (Burlington, Ontario), Jack Hidi (Toronto, Ontario)and Josh Kielich (Orchard Park, N.Y.) and defenders Geoff Fortman (Crystal Lake, Ill.) and Brandon Russo (Westport, N.Y.) join 23 returning student-athletes from the Griffs' Atlantic Hockey Championship squad to form the 2013-14 team.
"The five newcomers are all very talented and each bring different qualities to our team," Smith said. "We lost a lot from our graduating seniors but teams are aware of our capabilities and the talent we have returning. Adding to a roster that already features great chemistry and work ethic, I'm excited to see their skills and competiveness and how they make our team better through their individual efforts."
Conacher led the St. Michael's Buzzers to the OJHL Championship in 2013, earning the Brett Ladds Trophy as the league's playoff MVP. The Burlington, Ontario native totaled 35 points (14g, 21a) during the Buzzers' 23-game postseason run and accumulated 57 points (28g, 29a) in 51 contests during the regular season. Conacher, who is the brother of the Griffs' all-time leading scorer and current member of the Ottawa Senators Cory Conacher, also played for Team Canada East at the 2012 World Junior A Challenge, netting three goals in five games.
Hidi served as team captain at Upper Canada College, leading the high school in scoring during his senior campaign with 42 points, 24 goals and 18 assists in 36 games. Selected to the CISAA All-Star Team in both of his seasons with the Blues, Hidi totaled 83 points, 45 goals and 38 assists during his two-year tenure.
A native of Orchard Park, N.Y., Kielich played two seasons for the Buffalo Jr. Sabres of the OJHL. He recorded 41 points, 11 goals and 30 assists during the 2012-13 campaign and totaled 81 points, 31 goals and 50 assists in his two-year tenure. Kielich was also a two-time selection to the Central Canada Cup All-Star Game.
Fortman helped lead the Amarillo Bulls to the NAHL Championship last season. He was named the team's Best Defensive Defenseman during the campaign, recording 28 points, seven goals, 21 assists and a plus/minus rating of +39. The defender finished the season ranked fifth in the league with his +39 rating and was named to the 2012 NAHL Top Prospects Tournament.
A transfer from the Penn State club team, Russo earned second-team ACHA All-America accolades and first-team All-Southeast Region honors during the 2012-13 campaign. The defenseman registered 30 points in 27 games last season and 44 points during his two-year stay. Before arriving at Penn State, Russo played one year in the USHL with the Indiana Ice and Youngstown Phantoms, recording 24 points, two goals and 22 assists.
The Griffs are coming off their most successful season in school history. Canisius won the program's first Atlantic Hockey Championship and advanced to the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history, while also finishing the season ranked 19th in the final USCHO.com national poll, the highest placement in the program's history.


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A good crowd made the trip to Ohio Wesleyan University for a key North Coast Athletic Conference match-up between the Ohio Wesleyan Bishops and our Little Giants.
Wabash head football coach Chris Creighton considered this game one of the most important games of the season stating that OWU looked to be very good on both sides of the football. OWU's strong defense and unusual offense makes game planning a challenge for all their opponents. As it turned out, the Little Giant defense was again stellar and completely shut down the OWU offense until the 4th quarter.
Alumni, parents, and friends were treated to a beautiful day for tailgating and the game. The tailgating theme was "Western" and the featured menu choices were barbequed brisket, chicken, and "cowboy beans". Oh, and 47 different kinds of dessert! As you can see from the accompanying photo album, some of the Wabash fans really got into the Western theme.
Some Ohio alumni attended the game: Bill Catus '77 from Columbus, OH, Duane Hile '67 and Don Wagner '82 from the Cleveland area, and Eriks Janelsins '02 from Wheeling, WV.
Many thanks go to all the football parents who make the tailgate a success. Also, special thanks to Brenda DeWitt and Dennis Wall at OWU – it was OWU's Homecoming weekend but they still found the time to take great care of the Wabash fans.
The next away game and tailgate will be at the College of Wooster on October 15, 2005 - see the related story on the web site.
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A pile of semitrailers was part of an accident on Interstate 65 in Lafayette, Ind., on Saturday afternoon. Despite the dramatic scene, there were no deaths and injuries were reported to be minor.
As you white-knuckle the steering wheel through the blizzard on your commute route this week, know this bit of good news: If you get into a car crash, you're half as likely to die in it as you would be in nice conditions.
That may seem counterintuitive, but consider these numbers from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration, crunched by researchers at Noblis.
The statistics show that during the period 1995 to 2008, an annual average of 190,100 crashes occurred on road conditions described as icy pavement, with 680 annual deaths. That's a rate of 358 deaths per 100,000 crashes. The rate for conditions described as snow/sleet: 387. For snow/slushy pavement: 369. During the same period, the rate for crashes that weren't described as weather-related was about twice as high, about 727.
Driving in the rain or on wet pavement produced numbers higher than the "wintry" weather stats, but below the rate for crashes not blamed on the weather. Overall, 1,511,200 crashes on average annually were described as weather-related (some crashes fit multiple condition categories), with 7,130 people killed, for a rate of about 472 deaths per 100,000 crashes.
"Within the traffic safety community, the assumption is because the roadways are slippery, people tend to drive more cautiously and at lower speeds, therefore the fatal and serious injury crashes are less," said Renee Varone, senior research associate at the Institute for Traffic Safety Management and Research at the University of Albany in New York.
A 1998 study by the University of North Carolina backs that up, saying that while the overall risk of a crash rose in adverse weather, it appeared that driver caution and slower speeds led to less severe crashes.
But another factor is that fewer folks are out on the road, said Eric Rodgman, an analyst with the university's Highway Safety Research Center who was not involved in that study.
"Injuries and fatalities that might occur in really, really bad weather are lower simply because there's not as many people out there taking chances," Rodgman said.
One weather condition trumped all others, however: fog. The rate of deaths per 100,000 crashes in foggy weather was nearly 1,580. Fortunately there were only 38,000 of those crashes annually on average out of a total of more than 6 million for all conditions.
One more set of stats argues against the bad rap that winter gets for death on the road. According to a 2013 study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, out of the 25 days of the year averaging the most deaths on the nation's roads from 2007 to 2011, only one was in the winter: Jan. 1. But of the 25 days of the year with the fewest driving deaths, 23 were in the winter. Again, as Rodgman pointed out, far fewer miles are driven in the winter.


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Bookslut | Small is Beautiful: Countering Despair with Hope
Gary Paul Nabhan is one of the pioneers of the native- and slow-food movements, and as an ethnobotanist, his interest has long lain in the effects that climate change is having on plant populations. Along with Iowa chef, gardener, writer and slow-food advocate Kurt Friese and chile pepper agroecologist Kraig Kraft, he fired up an old van they called the Spice Ship and set off on a road trip to investigate how climate change was affecting chile pepper cultivation or foraging. They devote chapters and journeys in Chasing Chiles: Hot Spots Along the Pepper Trail to the wild chiltepin of the Sonoran desert; the datil of Florida; the habanero of the Yucatan; the Tabasco of Avery Island, Louisiana; the ubiquitous chiles of New Mexico; and a handful of smaller pepper populations, including the Fish Pepper and the Beaver Dam Pepper. In contrast to Estabrook's book, none of these peppers is commercially grown except the Tabasco, and even that is an indigenous, unhybridized pepper that must be harvested by hand — but each of these peppers is endangered in various ways: by changing climate, changing tastes, difficulty of cultivation, and the attendant abandonment of small agriculture by people who can no longer make a living at it. The pleasure of this book lies in the stated purpose: "It was a fairly simple idea: to listen. We wanted to listen first hand to the voices in our food system, rather than taking what bureaucrats in the USDA or the Farm Bureau were saying as the gospel truth. We wanted to see with our own eyes how farmers, farmworkers, food marketers, and chefs were already responding to… factors directly affect[ing] our food supply, and ultimately, our food security and capacity for survival."
Read all of this review and two other worthy books @ Bookslut | Small is Beautiful: Countering Despair with Hope.


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Hi Stephen, if there is an occasion, it would be great to meet you in person. I am reading the "Into the Out" sample now. I started out doing some research on Artificial Intelligence thinking I would write a short story, it became www.humanitybeacon.com , just a fun hobby.
Strange story. I did a Google search on my name to see if the general public see's my connection to Atheist Nexus and what level of detail is shown to a non member.
A link came up on the second page to a letter I had written on animalsincanada... I recognized it as a letter sent to the Toronto Star a couple of years ago that wasn't published. A further Google search showed it actually was.
On re reading the letter I got all enraged again. Since I've been posting stuff lately on atheist nexus I remembered your dog and cat discussion. I love both my dog and cat - but have a little problem with all of our hypocrisy with treatment of other animals. So I was going to post something to stir up a bunch of dog and cat lovers. I've calmed down now.
These were the two links. The Star one takes longer to load.
Here is the Star letter:
Here is the animals in Canada entry:
So...I did all that work for nothing. You still haven't used it. Why?
Check it again http://www.pc-tamer.com/parsina/
Hey Stephen!!!!!
Check it out now: http://www.pc-tamer.com/parsina/
This one is a good one too:
"Dedication to the Truth sometimes obscures the facts."
I was checking out your blog and this "golden rule" spoke to me:
"Children demand their rights; adults accept their responsibilities."
I must be an everlasting child. I have started 6 books in the past two months and haven't finished any of them. I would rather play on the computer.
Hey Stephen. I am unemployed and I have lots of time on my hands. I think I could do a slightly better job on your website http://prasina.com. Check me out at http://www.pc-tamer.com/ Anyway, I would like to do it for free. I just would like your permission to use the current pictures and text on your website right now.
Some details: I could publish it to my website and let you see it so that you could decide if you are even interested in using it, and if you are, we could work together to get it just the way you want it.
I get the benefit of keeping my skills fresh. You might get a website with more impact.
What do you say?
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"I've always been interested in beginnings, in traditions, in how things got started," Michael Barone tells NEH Chairman Bruce Cole. A respected political commentator, Barone has been doing play-by-play on the American political game for more than three decades. But with his new book, Our First Revolution: The Remarkable British Upheaval That Inspired America's Founding Fathers, Barone excavates the seventeenth century and England's Glorious Revolution. He locates the roots of the American Constitution in the settlement that accompanied the transfer of the English throne from James II to William of Orange: the right to representative government, the right to keep and bear arms, the right against self-incrimination, and right to trial by jury.
Barone also regards William's willingness to oppose Louis XIV of France's territorial ambitions as the genesis of Englands commitment to opposing expansionist regimes. "William's rule helped set the tradition in the 1690s, one that continued through the eighteenth century, of opposing expansionist tyrannical powers. That anti-tyrannical foreign policy has been a British policy, and an American policy, in the three hundred years plus since this event," says Barone. Given their common political heritage and ideals, Barone thinks it only natural that the United States and Britain would later join forces to oppose dictatorships with a penchant for territorial aggrandizement.
The most lauded of those partnerships continues to be the Anglo-American alliance of World War II. Ken Burns and Lynn Novick's new seven-part film, The War, explores the American side of that experience. Rather than focusing on the friendship between Winston Churchill and Franklin D. Roosevelt or the barbarous nature of the Nazi regime, The War delves into the experience of average Americans—the soldier that goes off to fight, the family left behind to worry, the community mobilizing for victory. What emerges from the film is an appreciation of the sacrifices by those called to duty and the personal impact of a global conflict. "We all changed. We all went out as a bunch of kids. Wars are fought by kids. And we came back—looked maybe the same but inside we were different," says Quentin Aanenson, a small-town boy from Minnesota who flew a P-47 Thunderbolt as part of the D-Day invasion.
For some Americans, the specter of war intruded into their lives almost a decade before Pearl Harbor. Chinese Americans watched anxiously as Japan began to devour China, making the fate of relatives and home villages a constant source of concern. K. Scott Wong shows how the Chinese American community used demonstrations and parades to raise public consciousness about Japan's aggression and encourage American firms not to aid the Japanese war effort.
In this issue, we also look at the power of individuals to nurture artistic expression. When the British journal, The New Age, came under the direction of eccentric editor Alfred Orage, it quickly became a favorite forum for writers, such as George Bernard Shaw, Katherine Mansfield, and H. G. Wells, to debate everything from socialism to psychoanalysis. A new exhibition, "Making It New: The Art and Style of Sara and Gerald Murphy," shows how an American couple's support of the avant-garde inspired artistic breakthroughs. For the Murphys, there was more to patronage than writing a check. Artists and writers, including Fernand Léger, Pablo Picasso, Ernest Hemingway, and F. Scott Fitzgerald, gravitated towards the couple, relishing the Murphys' ability to orchestrate an environment conducive to creative expression.