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| Posted: 29 Jul 2010 02:28 AM PDT July 29, 2010 Shared philosophyMerging Allegheny, FirstEnergy stress customer service, reliabilityFAIRMONT — The theme of the merger agreement between Allegheny Energy Inc. and FirstEnergy Corp. is "building a better company," said Allegheny spokesman David Neurohr. On Feb. 11, this $8.5 billion stock-for-stock transaction received unanimous approval from the boards of both companies, said Ellen Raines, spokeswoman for FirstEnergy. FirstEnergy will be issuing stock to finance the transaction, and then Allegheny shareholders will get .667 shares of FirstEnergy stock for every share of Allegheny that they own. "We are really excited about the prospects of combining our companies and serving customers in West Virginia," she said. "We think that our two companies are very similar." FirstEnergy and Allegheny Energy are both regionally located, are contiguous and have a very similar business approach that emphasizes local accountability, management and responsibility, Raines said. "We kind of share the same philosophy of customer service and reliability," Neurohr added. Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Posted: 28 Jul 2010 11:34 PM PDT Philosophy instructor Glen Baier of Yarrow is this year's winner of the Teaching Excellence award at the University of the Fraser Valley. Baier started his post-secondary education at what was then Fraser Valley College back in 1982. He was so enthralled with the instruction and the subject matter of his courses, particularly the philosophy ones, that he was inspired to continue his education and become an academic philosopher himself. "Once I did my first semester I was hooked," he says. "I really loved philosophy right from the start." After three semesters at Fraser Valley College, Baier continued his education at UBC, earning a BA, and at McMaster University, where he earned an MA and PhD. The current and former UFV students who supported Baier's nomination for the Teaching Excellence award speaks highly of his engaging and theatrical teaching style, and his copious use of humour to explain and expand upon what many consider to be dry subject matter. Students might be surprised to find out that Baier is actually quite shy. "I had an intense fear of public speaking, but I knew that if I wanted to be a philosopher, I would have to teach and speak in front of students," he recalls. "So I made teaching my primary objective, and put considerable effort into it." Baier has been a full-time instructor at UFV since 2001, and worked as a part-time sessional instructor at several different institutions for a few years. He was also Philosophy and Politics department head from 2003 to 2009. In that role he steered a successful proposal to add majors in philosophy and political science to the UFV menu. As for how he feels about receiving the Teaching Excellence award, Baier admits to being excited by the honour. "Socrates said that philosophers shouldn't be into awards, but it's nice to have my efforts recognized," he says. "I, like so many other faculty members at UFV, really focus on teaching methods and approaches. So, to be honoured in this way resonates, and also emphasizes the value UFV places on teaching." - WITH FILES FROM UFV © Copyright (c) Abbotsford Times Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
| Five BOLD Panthers Predictions for 2010 Posted: 28 Jul 2010 10:35 PM PDT The Panthers had an especially impressive draft if you account for their absence of a first round pick. Surprisingly, their front office held back from trading away a future 1st rounder to grab Jimmy Clausen with the 33rd pick. Instead, they waited until pick number 48 and got great value for a player who was widely considered to be a first round talent. They also grabbed a trio of intriguing prospects at WR. Brandon LaFell left college a year late and "La-Fell" from a projected middle of the 1st round pick to a middle of the 3rd round pick. Unlike my comedy career, he is still has serious potential and is very similar to the recently retired Muhsin Muhammad. The other members of the trio are Armanti Edwards, the incredibly quick converted quarterback, and David Gettis, the blazing fast but unpolished talent out of Baylor. LaFell and Edwards will see time at receiver while Gettis will see more time on special teams for now. On defense, the Panthers selected two pass rushers who alike LaFell, dropped a few rounds due to leaving college late. Hardy fell from a projected 1st rounder to a 6th rounder-ouch! But his athleticism has really caught eyes and because the defensive line is in shambles, he will see good time. Eric Norwood is a DE/LB who was selected in the 4th round. He is super versatile and it would be surprising if he didn't see time as a 3rd down specialist for this season. The Panther's also drafted three late-round defensive backs and while the excitement hasn't arrived yet, I'll give all three the chance to surprise because the Captain Munnerlyn proved that you can never count out a late round DB. He went from a 7th rounder in the 2009 draft to the nickel corner for the Panthers. All rookies are signed and ready for camp. The Panthers are one of only three teams to say that and it is just another positive to add to this class of rooks. Five Filters featured article: "Peace Envoy" Blair Gets an Easy Ride in the Independent. Available tools: PDF Newspaper, Full Text RSS, Term Extraction. |
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