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Buying used: I like the Nissan Juke, but is there a better AWD alternative? |
The Juke doesn’t shirk when it comes to quirk, but there are other, er, interesting-looking compact SUVs and wagons. |
The 2013 Mini Countryman came in second and the Juke came in fourth out of 10 small SUVs on J.D. Power’s 2016 dependability survey. |
The not-quirky Buick Encore finished first. |
Previous versions of the two don’t fare as well with Consumer Reports – it says to avoid the 2011-12 Juke and the 2011-2012 Countryman. |
The Kia Soul and the Scion xB hatchbacks have more cargo room, but no AWD. |
There’s also the Fiat 500L – but Consumer Reports said it “ranked at the bottom” of its charts for reliability. |
LECOMPTON - The Kansas Historical Society says an acting troupe of history re-enactors plans to present the play "Bleeding Kansas Characters." |
The Lecompton Re-enactors plan to portray notable people from the Bleeding Kansas era discussing slavery. The event is set for 2 p.m. on April 6 at Constitution Hall State Historic Site. |
Set in a 1850s Kansas territorial town hall political meeting, the dramatization is written by J. Howard Duncan. |
The April 6 presentation is the fifth in a series, with the final performance scheduled for May 4. |
Epizyme, Inc. (NASDAQ: EPZM), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company creating novel epigenetic therapies for people with cancer, today announced that data from four abstracts from the Company's clinical development program in support of tazemetostat for use in non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) will be presented during the... |
Tazemetostat is a first-in-class EZH2 inhibitor currently in phase 2 studies in advanced B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL) and certain genetically defined solid tumors. Among the data to be presented is the first interim report from the Company's ongoing phase 2 study in patients with NHL. |
About the Tazemetostat Clinical Trial ProgramTazemetostat, a first-in-class EZH2 inhibitor, is currently being studied in ongoing phase 2 programs in both non-Hodgkin lymphoma and certain genetically defined solid tumors, including INI1-negative and SMARCA4-negative tumors and synovial sarcoma. |
The Company has announced plans to initiate additional clinical evaluations of tazemetostat in 2016, including both a combination study with R-CHOP and a combination study with an immune checkpoint inhibitor in patients with NHL, as well as a monotherapy study in patients with mesothelioma. |
About Epizyme, Inc.Epizyme, Inc. is a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company creating novel epigenetic therapeutics for cancer patients. Epizyme has built a proprietary product platform that the Company uses to create small molecule inhibitors of a 96-member class of enzymes known as histone methyltransferases, or HM... |
Cautionary Note on Forward-Looking StatementsAny statements in this press release about future expectations, plans and prospects for Epizyme, Inc. and other statements containing the words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plans," "predict," "project," "target," "potential," "will," "woul... |
Photo by LORETTA JACKSON Nashuas Kalea Hancock, 17, a senior, pauses in teaching some math skills by counting plastic veggies with little Olivia, a student at a preschool located within Nashua High School South where juniors and seniors are completing their teacher training through the schools Nashua Technology Cente... |
Photo by LORETTA JACKSON Purple Panther Preschool teachers, standing from left, Nicole Robinson, director; Angela DeRusha, a teacher with special education credentials; Martine Cloutier, instructor of the Careers In Education first-year classes, and Judy Loftus, instructor of the programs second-year classes, begin th... |
Photo by LORETTA JACKSON A masterpiece in progress is accomplished by a budding artist, Julio, whose teachers are students in the Careers in Education program offered through the Nashua Technology Centers Careers and Technology Education classes, a set of 15 trade courses offered to juniors and seniors from regional... |
Careers in education are in full embrace by juniors and seniors who are mastering teaching techniques at the Nashua Technology Center. |
The classes are comprised of students from regional high schools who take their instruction at the technology center, located within Nashua High School South, on Riverside Street. Other trade programs are offered at Nashua High School North. |
The program at South is ongoing at the spacious portion of the high school that houses the Purple Panther Preschool, founded nearly 50 years ago. Celestial bodies of energy, ages 3-5, express creativity there by coloring, squishing clay into works of something, and learning arithmetic by counting plastic vegetables and... |
A recent meeting of the center’s staff was headed by Nicole Robinson, the preschool’s director and a teacher. There, too, was Angela DeRusha, a teacher whose forte is special ed. Two more present included Martine Cloutier, the instructor for first-year students, and Judy Loftus, the instructor for second-year students.... |
The trade courses presented at South, or North, provide hands-on learning in 15 programs. Included are biotechnology, cosmetology and culinary arts, along with pre-engineering, construction technology and video production and broadcasting. Computer aided drafting and design is an offering, as is electrical trades techn... |
In addition, there is training available in computer networking, health sciences and precision machining technology. Automotive technology is offered, as is a course focused on heating, ventilation and air conditioning. All of them present opportunities upon graduation for instant employment and a substantial paycheck. |
According to a “Career Outlook” report of June 2016, from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, some 1.9 million job openings await teachers of all grades, preschool through high school. Salaries of $50K or more are cited. |
Amanda Bastoni, director of Nashua Technology Center North, said today’s Career and Technical Education curriculums are clear pathways to college and to the workforce. She affirms that students are “rigorously” prepared for employment by the CTE experience, as well as for subsequent college degrees. |
She notes that research proves that students who undertake trade courses are “connected” to real-world opportunities and experiences. They are more likely to finish high school. They have higher salaries after graduation, she said. |
“We need to get rid of the stigma that can be associated with CTE and start promoting these types of courses to all students,” Bastoni added. |
Teachers in math, foreign languages, and special education are in high demand, she said. Robinson added that quite a few graduates of the Careers in Education program at South currently are teaching in the Nashua School District, as well as many others. |
It is the juniors that receive their teacher training alongside the youngsters at Purple Panther. The senior-class students serve at local public schools and fine-tune their skills as teachers’ aides. |
Cloutier said the first year of the two-year program offers an opportunity to explore the potential of transforming a teaching experience into a career path. |
Loftus said the preschool is an ideal place to learn the art and science of teaching. It boasts a ratio of two teachers to one child. |
Meanwhile, Kalea Hancock, 17, a senior and a Nashua resident, paused in counting plastic apples and oranges with a little child, Olivia. The girl’s initial efforts to toss the colorful orbs into a basket grew into Tom Brady-esque throws by the time she launched a rigid stalk of broccoli. Teacher Hancock smiled at each ... |
Hancock said she is intent on becoming a teacher. She said she enjoys “seeing the children smiling.” She also said she would encourage anyone of like mind to take the program, as learning the trade can lead to a lifelong career. |
Norma Mae Wood, 97, of Moundsville, WV died Monday, September 10, 2018 in Cameron Nursing Home, Cameron, WV. |
She was born September 5, 1921 in Moundsville, the daughter of the late Commadore and Hilda Virginia Auten Strope. |
She was a 1939 graduate of Moundsville High School; and a member of Simpson United Methodist Church. |
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rex Wood; a brother, Tom Strope; and two sisters, Joan Ruckman and Jean Yurisko. |
Survivors include a daughter, Linda (Mark) Smith of Moundsville; a grandson, Travis Rex (Kimberly Ward-Basnett) Smith and family, Jay, Matthew, Dylan and Cameron of Woodsfield, OH; and several nieces and nephews. |
Family will receive friends on Thursday from noon until time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville. |
Memorial contributions may be made to charity of donor’s choice. |
LOS ANGELES — Nick Aliotti has done a nice job coordinating Oregon's defense if you consider he has to plot each week against two offenses — the opponent's and his. |
Aliotti is presently prepping Oregon for Monday's 98th Rose Bowl game against Wisconsin, which is averaging 44.6 points a game, has a running back — Montee Ball — who has scored 38 touchdowns and a quarterback, Russell Wilson, who can run, pass and probably belt out the national anthem. |
This is different than Oregon preparing for Cam Newton in last year's national title game. |
"The offense truly ran through him," Aliotti explained earlier this week. "It was Cam left, Cam right, Cam over there and Cam over there. I think Russell Wilson is the leader of that offense, but he has a lot of supporting cast." |
Aliotti has to also account for his own offense. Oregon's up-tempo style under head coach Chip Kelly is so unconventional and explosive it has changed the way Oregon plays defense. |
Oregon's offense averages 46 points per game while ranking last in the country, No. 120, in time of possession. "We go so fast, we score in less than a minute or we can be out in less than a minute," Aliotti said. |
Oregon's defense has logged 1,005 plays this season, 329 more than Alabama's top-ranked unit. |
Aliotti keeps his defense fresh with a substitution system that makes the Oregon Ducks look more like the NHL's Anaheim Ducks. "We're a lot like a hockey team," he said. "We've got guys flying over the bench into the rink." |
Aliotti rotates a largely anonymous brigade of nine defensive linemen, six linebackers and seven or eight defensive backs. This is not the kind of operation designed to make a defensive coordinator look like Buddy Ryan. |
Aliotti, in a perfect world, would recruit SEC-type talent and look to suffocate opposing offenses. He could grumble if not for the fact Oregon is playing in its third straight Bowl Championship Series bowl game. |
"We do what we do so we've learned to live with it," Aliotti said. "So I don't want to stand up here and be negative. That's why we play so many players. But it's nice when the offensive team stays on the field and has a six- or seven-minute drive. It's even nice if they don't score, believe it or not, because you get ... |
In Eugene, it's Kelly's way or the highway. "We know going in this is Chip's philosophy," Aliotti said. |
Oregon's defensive numbers are deceivingly ordinary. The Ducks rank No. 59 nationally in total defense and are No. 48 in scoring defense. |
Aliotti's reputation, as a result, probably suffers. You never hear his name bandied about for head coaching positions. He's 57 now and approaching lifer status as an assistant. |
Yet, for what he's asked to do, which is to surrender fewer points than Oregon's offense scores, Aliotti is vastly underappreciated. |
Paul Chryst, Wisconsin's offensive coordinator, loves the hockey analogy and joked he'd like to put a few players in the penalty box. "We need to get some power plays," Chryst said. |
"Offensively what they do is impressive," Chryst added, "but defense has a lot to do with where they're at." |
Aliotti's career lacks a signature moment. It would have been last year had Oregon defeated Auburn, 22-19, instead of the other way around. |
Aliotti would have left University of Phoenix Stadium with the crowning achievement of curtailing Newton and the mighty Auburn offense. Lost in defeat was Oregon holding Auburn to 19 points until the game-winning kick on the game's final play. |
Aliotti's defense limited Newton to 265 passing yards, with two touchdown passes and one interception. Newton rushed for "only" 64 yards. |
"I was really proud of our effort," Aliotti said. "If somebody would have asked me a month before we played that game they were going to score 22 points I would have signed my name and said we'll take it." |
Hugo Dorison knows that big, over-the-ear headphones are where it's at. Not only do over-the-ear headphones look cooler than in-ear headphones*, but you can take up art projects like these video game headphones with them, too. Watch Dorison's video above to see what I mean. |
*Yes, yes, audiophiles. Looks aren't everything, I know. |
SANDY HOOK, NJ - Two hundred ninety-nine (299) road racers competed in the 44th running of the Jersey Shore Half Marathon presented by the Shore Athletic Club (SAC) with the cooperation of the Freehold Area Running Club (FARC) and the Jersey Shore Running Club (JSRC) on the overcast, seasonable Sunday morning of Octobe... |
The first competitor to break the tape at the 2016 finish line, held by race-director Dave Friedman and past-director Isabel Lewis, that is located on the main road outside Parking Lot E, which was also the starting area, was Maxime Chevee, 25, from France, currently of Baltimore, MD at 1:14:33 (one hour, 14 minutes an... |
Chevee and Hunyara, both graduate students at Johns Hopkins, are roommates and training partners and entered this event as part of their preparation for next month’s New York City Marathon. |
First in for the women, from this double-loop course, which goes to a turnaround at the lighthouse area at the north end of Sandy Hook to complete the half-marathon distance, was Meta Haley, 30, of Sewickley, PA at 1:30:20 (13th place overall). Second and third place for the women went to Katie Hagerty, 21, of Milltown... |
Chelsea Crytzer, 25, Parsippany, repeated her 2012 and 2014 victories as wheelchair champion. First male wheelchair finisher was Nishan Patel, 23, of Middletown. |
“This run, this event is awesome!” exclaimed Dawn Ciccone, 61, of nearby Highlands who considers this course, “my own backyard and I train here a lot.” She likes the double loop because, “you get to see all the racers and many of them are my friends and we give high fives to each other.” Dawn finished in a time1:53:15,... |
“The Civil Air Patrol Cadets have been volunteering their services at the JSHM for several years. The group is the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force. Members of the Civil Air Patrol Cadets, and their leaders come dressed in their uniforms ready for hard work. Their duties included setting up on... |
At the starting line, Phil Hinck, past president of the JSRC (twice) and director of many local races, two of which are nationally recognized, informed the racers of the water stops and encouraged the participants to make use of them. Hinck then introduced road-racing champion of many Shore area events David DeMonico o... |
Post registration is a challenge for this event since the Department of Interior prohibits any money exchange on its federal property so registration has to be off site. Tim McLoone (whose daughter Molly was running her first half marathon) was generous enough to coordinate use of the parking lot next to the constructi... |
Paul Roman, Emergency Medical Coordinator for the race, had no serious cases, but did have the normal amount of expected cuts and bruises. Several organizations were scheduled to be on hand in case of need: the first aid squads of Highlands, Atlantic Highlands, Sea Bright, Rumson and Middletown Township, which also inc... |
Race director Dave Friedman, vice president of USATF-NJ, with Isabel Lewis, former president of both FARC and SAC and active racewalker, presented awards to the aforementioned winners and age-group leaders at the Parking Lot E's concession section, which served as the staging area. Overall winners and age-group leaders... |
“We had a great race on a great day. It was good to be back on the roads and running again at Sandy Hook,” said Dave Friedman, the happy race director for the Shore Athletic Club, which organized the event in cooperation with the Jersey Shore Running Club and the Freehold Area Running Club. |
Past-year sentiments from Isabel Lewis, the former race director, still ring true: “The Half is a very special Jersey Shore event as it has its roots right here at Sandy Hook and this year marks 44 years of running at the Shore. It keeps on growing… when you put on a quality event the runners will come out and support ... |
Monmouth County male leaders: Brian Hill, Middletown, 1:25:47; John Quinn, Ocean, 1:26:23; John Kelly, Wall, 1:27:06; Seng Goh, Ocean, 1:29:42; Miles Hersey, Hazlet, 1:30:34; Douglas Farkas, Middletown, 1:31:21; John Gore, Leonardo, 1:37:41; David Wong, Eatontown, 1:39:23; Jeffrey Hughes, neptune, 1:39:39; George Leary... |
Leading Monmouth County females: Lindsey Hoffman, Red Bank, 1:40:22; Taylor Rudd, Asbury Park, 1:43:47; Jayne Condon, Long Branch, 1:45:19; Eileen Blalock, Rumson, 1:47:34; Maureen Nocella, Red Bank, 1:49:09; Cathy Capozzi, Middletown, 1:50:06; Dawn Ciccone, Highlands, 1:53:16; Susan Staloff, Wall, 1:54:04; Rhianna Zal... |
Complete results are at Eliteracingsystems.com. Road racing events continue and their schedules appear on www.jsrc.org and www.farcnj.com. |
Kohn looks for a repeat of his 12-2 performance last week. |
It may not compare to the baseball trade deadline, but there was a flurry of moves earlier this week prior to the NFL trade deadline. |
One of the most active was the Green Bay Packers, who may have added to the team via subtraction. Both Ha Ha Clinton-Dix and Ty Montgomery were jettisoned Tuesday with Clinton-Dix headed to Washington and Montgomery to Baltimore. |
Clinton-Dix made it known he was going to be a free agent come March while Montgomery apparently wore out his welcome with his attitude. A number of veteran players appeared to have grown tired of his sideline antics, which included slamming his helmet down on Sunday after being pulled from the game, and then later fum... |
Oakland at San Francisco: Two proud franchises from the Bay Area are muddling through a horrible season. The Raiders have lost three in a row, while the 49ers have dropped six consecutive. Perfect for Thursday night. The ghost of Al Davis gets the nod. Raiders 22, 49ers 20. |
Chicago at Buffalo: At 4-3, the Bears are the cream of the crop in the NFC North. At least the sour cream. The Bills are still trying to find someone who can play quarterback after Derek Anderson was diagnosed with a concussion following Monday’s game. Against the Bears defense, that means trouble. Bears 17, Bills 15. |
Kansas City at Cleveland: The Chiefs just keep rolling on and putting up video game numbers on offense. Cleveland must regroup with a new coach. He can’t do much worse than Hue Jackson’s 3-36-1 record with the Browns. Chiefs 35, Browns 16. |
New York Jets at Miami: Both teams have dropped two in a row, but the Dolphins have won four of the past five games in the series, including a 20-12 triumph in September. Dolphins 17, Jets 14. |
Detroit at Minnesota: The Lions have won three of their past four games against the Vikings and three of four at Minnesota. At 4-3-1, the Vikings have sorely underachieved this season and another loss could put them in dire straits. Vikings 24, Lions 20. |
Atlanta at Washington: If the Falcons are to make a run at the NFC South or even a playoff spot, this is a must win. Washington has a 1 ½ game lead in the NFC East and have won three in a row. The addition of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix on defense can only help the secondary. Washington 28, Falcons 23. |
Tampa Bay at Carolina: Just a few weeks ago, the Buccaneers were atop the NFC South. Since then, the team’s fortunes took a turn south. The Panthers are perfect at home and need a victory to stay within striking distance of the first-place Saints. Panthers 30, Buccaneers 27. |
Pittsburgh at Baltimore: Who needs Le’Veon Bell anyway? The Steelers holdout running back remains a no-show but Pittsburgh has won three in a row and can take control of the division with a win. As long as the newly-acquired Ty Montgomery doesn’t return kicks, Baltimore stands a chance. Ravens 24, Steelers 21. |
Houston at Denver: The Texans are one of the league’s hottest teams right now, having won five in a row. But Denver is never an easy place to play, especially when the Broncos need a win. Broncos 27, Texans 20. |
Los Angeles Chargers at Seattle: The red-hot Chargers have won four in a row and would love to put some heat on AFC West-leading Kansas City. Seattle’s hope of winning the NFC West is fading, but the wild-card race is wide open. Seahawks 19, Chargers 17. |
Los Angeles Rams at New Orleans: The Rams remained perfect, although they were tested by the Packers last week. New Orleans’ offense led by Drew Brees will offer yet another challenge. Staying unbeaten is nearly impossible these days. Saints 35, Rams 33. |
Green Bay at New England: From the frying pan and into the fire as the saying goes. Aaron Rodgers and company will need to play a flawless game if it is to win in Foxborough. Tom Brady and the Patriots thrive in primetime games. Patriots 30, Packers 28. |
Tennessee at Dallas: A pair of teams that sit 3-4 and have been major disappointments. The addition of Amari Cooper will help the Cowboys, but certainly has yet to prove he is worth the first round draft pick Dallas sent to Oakland for him. Cowboys 27, Titans 17. |
Byes: Arizona, Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Jacksonville, New York Giants, Philadelphia. |
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