Go Western, Young Man Nov 16, 2008
And its alumni are hired by such FORTUNE 500 companies as Microsoft and AT91;WGU has earned a reputation for producing high-quality graduates, particularly in education," says Kevin Kinser, a professor at New York's University of Albany who studies online learning and is not affiliated with WGU. The school's success is owed in large part to its competency-based approach. Instead of requiring that students take specific courses or amass a certain number of credit hours--as most colleges do--WGU... (Time.com)
Mineral Kingdom Has Co-evolved With Life Nov 14, 2008
Elrathii kingii trilobite from the middle Cambrian period, approximately 550 million years BCE. Found in a sandy shale formation south of Salt Lake City, Utah. (Credit: iStockphoto/Russell Shively). (Science Daily)
Aguirre lashes out Nov 14, 2008
Posted by: sandy eggo at November 13, 2008 04:58 PM. Mike forgot one thing. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Is this the closer? Nov 13, 2008
That's how Hoffman's longtime agent Rick Thurman portrayed Hoffman's reaction to the club's contractual offer itself and refusal to set up a meeting with owner John Moores and his top two executives, CEO Sandy Alderson and General Manager Kevin Towers ... And, what's up with classless Sandy Alderson coming out and acting like the paragon of virtue and etiquette, crying foul over Trevor's expose of the Padres ... can we fire Sandy "smug jerk" Alderson already. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Father's bow shot kills grizzly attacking his son (4) Nov 13, 2008
Sandy Bob wrote on Oct 9, 2008 9:09 AM:" Donna wrote on Oct. 9, "glad the father saved his son, but asking God's help to guide his arrows to kill anything. now that's wrong. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Richards Wins MLS Player Of The Week Nov 11, 2008
Thanks in large part to the Jamaican- born winger's play, the Red Bulls will travel to Sandy, UT to take on Real Salt Lake in the Western Conference Final on Thursday. This is the first payer of the week award for the 24-year-old Richards, who was drafted by the Red Bulls 19th overall in the 2007 MLS SuperDraft. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Prop. 8 protestors march in SLC Nov 11, 2008
" Sandy Biesinger of Highland, another church supporter, said: "This isn't about us hating anybody; I don't hate gay people. It's just about protecting God's definition of marriage. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Collymore, Hagglund Named ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District Nov 7, 2008
University of Washington - Official Athletic Site :: Women's Volleyball. Junior outside hitter Jill Collymore. (Gohuskies.com)
Women's hoops Top 25 Nov 6, 2008
The board for the 2008-09 season: Agnus Berenato, Pittsburgh; Patricia Cage-Bibbs, North Carolina A&T; Pam Borton, Minnesota; Sandy Botham, Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Brian Boyer, Arkansas State; Lynn Bria, Stetson; Kenny Brooks, James Madison; Royce Chadwick, Marshall; Stephanie DeWolfe, St. Peter's; Dana Eikenberg, Southern Illinois; Elaine Eliott, Utah; Sharon Fanning, Mississippi State; Julie Goodenough, Charleston Southern; Sue Guevara, Central Michigan; Maryalyce Jeremiah, Cal State-Fullerton;... (USA Today -- Sports)
Happy to be an Aggie Nov 6, 2008
I kind of grew up on it more, the Sandy native said of the Mexican food. We would go to restaurants, and he would have us try all these different plates because he wanted to see what he wanted to put in his restaurant, so we basically grew up eating Mexican food. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
USU's Smart Named WAC Soccer Defensive Player of the Week Nov 4, 2008
Smart, a junior from Sandy, Utah (Brighton), was a part of the Utah State backline that did not allow a goal in its final regular season match to help secure the Aggies' perfect conference season (7-0). From her defensive position, she provided the assist that led the Aggies over Louisiana Tech last week. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Lenhart lifts Columbus into tie with Wizards Nov 2, 2008
Real Salt Lake 1, Chivas 0 - Yura Movsisyan scored in the 90th minute for the second straight game to lead Real Salt Lake over Chivas USA in the opening game of their playoff series in Sandy, Utah. The teams were poised for a tie, but with time winding down, midfielder Javier Morales took a quick throw-in from defender Robbie Russell inside the box, and negotiated a pass to Movsisyan near the far post. (Boston Globe)
Aggie Harriers Sweep WAC Cross Country Championships Nov 2, 2008
Berry, a senior from Sandy, Utah placed 10th in 18:57. 80. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Playoff roundup: Dynamo, Red Bulls battle to 1-1 draw Nov 2, 2008
SANDY, Utah Yura Movsisyan scored in the 90th minute for the second straight game to lead Real Salt Lake to a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA in the opening game of their playoff series. GAME REPORT. (USA Today -- Sports)
UT in freefall minus fastball Oct 29, 2008
By Editor-in-chiefDate: Oct 28, 2008 Today's sports quiz: What did Walter Johnson, Bob Feller, Bob Gibson, Sandy Koufax and Nolan Ryan have that the Tennessee football team desperately lacks. to read the rest of this story. (InsideTennessee.com)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Western makes long trek to Dixie State Oct 28, 2008
Sandy, UT) 90 Manu Mafi (6-3, 265, Fr ... Sandy, UT) LC 10 Richard May (5-10, 190, So. (Wwuvikings.com)
Avoid another Wasatch Front Oct 27, 2008
If we don t show concern for protecting beautiful Cache Valley, why should the citizens of Sandy and Chicago provide resources ... snarky wrote on Oct 26, 2008 4:09 PM:" Why would we assume that the people of Sandy and Chicago bear any of the responsibility for CV's open space? ". (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
A coming college bubble? Oct 26, 2008
"They are financially precarious for sure," says Sandy Baum, a Skidmore College economist and senior policy analyst at the College Board. Country club closed. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Utah To Compete In Herb Wimberly Intercollegiate Oct 24, 2008
Matching the 77 final-round score of Mahanes was freshman (Sandy, Utah), who completed the tournament at 19-over-par with a score of 235. (Tucson, Ariz. (Utahutes.com)
Dino DiscoSite along Utah border attracted quite a crowd 190 million years ago, geologists say Oct 23, 2008
Geologist Winston Seiler poses next to a trackway, or set of footprints that were made by the same dinosaur as it walked through a wet, sandy oasis some 190 million years ago in what is now the Coyote Buttes North area straddling the Utah-Arizona border. Seiler and Marjorie Chan, geology and geophysics chairwoman at the University of Utah, published a new study in the October issue of the science journal Palaios showing that numerous impressions at the site are dinosaur tracks and not... (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Illini host Purdue on BTN Wednesday Oct 22, 2008
Sandy Scholtens 1,133 7. Mary Eggers 1,092 8. (Fightingillini.com)
"Dinosaur Dance Floor" Uncovered In Utah Oct 21, 2008
In this undated photo released by the University of Utah, geologist Winston Seiler poses next a trackway, or set of prints made by the same dinosaur, as it walked through a wet, sandy oasis some 190 million years ago. (AP PHOTO). (CBS News)
W Basketball Oct 21, 2008
Matchups against five teams that advanced to the postseason last year, including national runner-up Stanford and NCAA participant Arizona State, highlight the 28-game 2008-09 UC Davis women's basketball schedule released by head coach Sandy Simpson, whose own squad enjoyed a highly successful ina ... Jennifer Gross, in her fourth year as an assistant coach for the UC Davis women's basketball staff, has been elevated to associate head coach, it was announced by head coach Sandy Simpson. (Ucdavisaggies.com)
Dinosaur Dance Floor: Numerous Tracks at Jurassic Oasis on Arizona-Utah Border Oct 21, 2008
20, 2008) University of Utah geologists identified an amazing concentration of dinosaur footprints that they call "a dinosaur dance floor," located in a wilderness on the Arizona-Utah border where there was a sandy desert oasis 190 million years ago. See also. (Science Daily)
'A dinosaur dance floor' Oct 20, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY University of Utah geologists identified an amazing concentration of dinosaur footprints that they call "a dinosaur dance floor," located in a wilderness on the Arizona-Utah border where there was a sandy desert oasis 190 million years ago. The three-quarter-acre site which includes rare dinosaur tail-drag marks provides more evidence there were wet intervals during the Early Jurassic Period, when the U.S. Southwest was covered with a field of sand dunes larger than the... (EurekAlert!)
The skinny on fat-tire trails Oct 17, 2008
Where to start: Exit Highway 41 at Jackson/Big Sandy Road, drive 2 miles east and look for Nelder Grove sign. What to expect: Network of unmaintained fire roads and singletrack lead to giant sequoias and picturesque waterfall. (Fresno Bee -- Sports)
James L. Lords Oct 15, 2008
He is survived by his wife (Kaye), their two sons, and four grandchildren; Kevin (DMD), Dublin, GA, John L. (Tessie) Lords, Sandy, UT; Tanner and Conner Dublin, GA, and Katie and Stacey Lords, Sandy , UT. He loved being a Grandpa. A celebration of his life was held in Salt Lake City on Tuesday Oct. 7, 2008. (Dublin Courier Herald, GA)
Aggie Spikers Host Hawai'i And Visits Fresno State This Weekend Oct 14, 2008
Those 10 players from the "Beehive State" are seniors (Logan), (South Jordan) and (Sandy), juniors Shanda Larsen (North Logan) and (Springville), sophomores (Sandy), (American Fork), (Neola) and (Provo), and freshman (St ... DuBose began his coaching career as an assistant at Brighton High School in Sandy, Utah from 1997-98 and also assisted with the Cache Valley Juniors and the Mountain West Volleyball Club during that time period. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Together (10/13/08) Oct 13, 2008
Mark is the son of Douglas Arthur Brown and Joan La Rae Brown of Sandy, Utah. He operates a small business in Eagle River. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sports letters: Where's Ted Williams? Oct 13, 2008
Sports letters: Where's Ted Williams. As a result of the revealing Padres article on Fuson's pipeline making progress written by Tim Sullivan, I submit the following observations. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Where now for the Huskers? Oct 10, 2008
Kind of hard to pin point who it might be when they only have 12" numbers on their backs! Talk about a dirt bag, Chase fills them shoes! His own coach said it was non-issue. Didn't know Chase was related to Chad May. I'd like to have heard Chase's comments if the likes of Jason Peters had laid one on him. He'd a been blowing snot bubbles out of his helmets ear hole! As far as a Heisman canadate, he deserves that award about as much as Eric Crouch did. Stats in these cases do not reflect the true... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Real Salt Lake opens new stadium with 1-1 tie Oct 10, 2008
SANDY, Utah (AP) -- Defender Jamison Olave scored the tying goal off a corner kick by Javier Morales late in the first half and Real Salt Lake opened its new stadium with a 1-1 tie against the New York Red Bulls on Thursday night. Both teams gained a point and moved slightly closer to clinching an MLS playoff spot with two games remaining. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Core of young players could help a turnaround in '09: Oct 7, 2008
Described last offseason by Padres CEO Sandy Alderson as the quintessential hitting prospect in terms of the franchise's patiently aggressive philosophy, Headley came up from Triple-A in June and batted ... He is on Sandy Alderson's payroll ... I just wish Sandy actually followed this advice. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Maren Eves-Williams Awarded Big Sky Defensive Player of the Week Oct 7, 2008
Pocatello, ID--Redshirt senior goalkeeper from Sandy, Utah was awarded Co-Defensive Player of the Week honors for matches played from September 29-October 5 by the Big Sky Conference for the 2008 season. The award is Eves-William's first Player of the Week honor of her five year career. (Isubengals.com)
Ute Golf Takes 16th At Desert Classic Oct 6, 2008
Matching the 77 final-round score of Mahanes was freshman (Sandy, Utah), who completed the tournament at 19 over par with a score of 235. (Tucson, Ariz. (Utahutes.com)
Utah Golf In 17th After First Two Rounds Of Desert Classic Oct 6, 2008
One stroke behind Cota is freshman (Sandy, Utah) at 14 strokes over par with a score of 158 (80, 78). Continuing one stroke behind Webber is (Tucson, Ariz. (Utahutes.com)
Conqs to honor Jones at Homecoming weekend Oct 5, 2008
A little bit astonished dumbfounded might be the best word, Jones said in a phone interview from his home in Sandy, Utah. I'm still not exactly sure what the Hall of Fame is all about, but I figure I'll learn a lot more when I get there. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Sports Scoreboard Oct 4, 2008
Thayer Central 40, Sandy Creek 6. Waverly 41, Beatrice 14. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Around the Lompoc Valley Oct 3, 2008
On Saturday, there will be a golf outing and dinner at the Village Country Club, where the Cabrillo Alumni Association will honor Jones, who with his wife currently lives in Sandy, Utah. For more information, contact the Cabrillo athletic office at 742-2905 or call Steve Beers Class of 1970 at (775) 230-6982. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Blame it on Black? Nope, the Padres didn't, and they shouldn't: Oct 3, 2008
The easy way out in baseball is to put it all on the manager in the Padres' case, it's always much simpler to kick out the hitting coach but Towers and CEO Sandy Alderson, whose fingerprints are on every decision, wisely did not take that alleyway ... Notice how Sandy never admits any responsibility for this mess ... Memo to Sandy the Robot, when the fence comes in the other team scores more runs too and begins to nullify your starting pitching advantage. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Jack L. Horner Oct 3, 2008
Mark Horner (Cristine), Grand Junction, Leigh Birdwell (Bill), Wendell, Idaho, Charlene Wiegand of Grand Junction, Sandy Bates (Gary) Grand Junction; and sister-in-law Bonnie Nuss (Ken). He also leaves eight nieces and four nephews. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
Looking at this Braves winter and beyond Oct 3, 2008
One potential catch: As part of the $52-million extension Peavy received last season from CEO Sandy Alderson and Towers, he also obtained full no-trade powers through the 2010 season. Peavy s consent, therefore, would be needed for a trade to any of the other 29 clubs. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Tips Help with Experience of Attending Conference Oct 3, 2008
TRAX begins at the Sandy Civic Center and runs into downtown Salt Lake City. There is also a TRAX line that runs downtown from the Medical Center at the University of Utah. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Bonnie J. Duffy Sep 25, 2008
brother Rick Angerbauer of Sandy, Utah. A viewing will be held for Bonnie on Friday, Sept. 26, at 10:30 a.m. with services following at 12:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 475 California Avenue in Moss Beach, with Bishop Dan Child. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Kotchman, Kelly, Hampton ... will all be back? Sep 25, 2008
Here s the intro to this song from the liner notes: After winning his third Cy Young Award and cementing his status as the best pitcher in the game, Sandy Koufax of the Los Angeles Dodgers ponders the pros and cons of an early retirement at age 30. With a sore arm riddled with cortisone shots, Sandy did quit the game that season and was voted into the Hall of Fame five years later, the youngest player to ever achieve that honor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Diondre BorelFootball Sep 24, 2008
VOLLEYBALL - Sophomore middle blocker Katie Astle (Sandy, Utah) helped Utah State notch a 2-0 record last week with wins against Utah Valley (3-0) and San Jose State (3-2). Against UVU, Astle had seven kills and seven blocks and hit. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Sonora grad sets up Santa Clara for success Sep 24, 2008
The main beneficiaries of Davigeadono's setting are hitters Anna Cmayo, a senior from Napa; Brittany Lowe, a senior from Yorba Linda; and Krista Kelley, a sophomore from Sandy, Utah. They combined for 34 kills in the victory over Long Beach. (The Union Democrat)
The best sports bar Sep 23, 2008
Charlie Mopps Public House in Sandy Springs. Tons o TVs and good beer to go around. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
WEEKLY RELEASE: Vikings home for first meeting with Dixie State Sep 23, 2008
Sandy, UT) SLB 32 Stephen Cook (6-2, 235, Sr., Boise, ID) 41 Chad Gochis (6-0, 205, Jr., Tooele, UT) MIKE 21 Teddy Owens (6-0, 225, Jr., Pleasant Grove, UT) 57 Brad Yost (6-2, 230, Jr., Peoria, AZ)= WILL 1 Andy Hicks (6-1, 230, Sr., Peoria, AZ) 58 Dominique Moe 6-0, 230, Fr ... Santa Clara, UT) SS 19 Marston Sawyers (6-0, 195, Jr., Sandy, UT) 23 Wesley Beavers (6-1, 193, Jr., Las Vegas, NV) FS 5 Ross Doman (5-11, 190, Jr., Woodburn, OR) 22 Darren Carter (6-2, 190, Fr ... Sandy, UT) LC 10 Richard... (Wwuvikings.com)
Eagle Eye Opens In IMAX(R) theatres September 26, 2008 Sep 23, 2008
Cinema Sterling Heights - IMAX Theatre at AMC Forum 30 Minnesota Apple Valley - Great Clips IMAX Theatre Missouri Kansas City - Barrywoods 24 & IMAX St. Louis - Ronnies 20 Cine IMAX Nevada Las Vegas - Brenden Theatres and IMAX at the Palms Casino Resort Las Vegas - Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX New Hampshire Hooksett - Cinemagic IMAX Theatre New Jersey Atlantic City - IMAX Theatre at Tropicana Casino Cherry Hill - Cherry Hill 24 & IMAX Hamilton - Hamilton 24 & IMAX New York Brooklyn - UA Sheepshead... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Aggie Spikers Open WAC Play With Five-Set Win At San Jose State Sep 21, 2008
Osterloh, a senior outside hitter from Sandy, Utah added 13 digs for Utah State to record her second double-double of the season, while sophomore libero (Neola, Utah) added a career-high with 25 digs. Sophomore middle blocker also notched a career-high as she had 10 kills for the Aggies and hit. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Sifting through data on Cache recycling Sep 21, 2008
The survey effort conducted by Douglas Jackson-Smith and Sandy Marquart-Pyatt in USU s Department of Sociology, Social Work and Anthropology was implemented in the spring of 2007. A mail survey was sent to 600 randomly selected households from the seven municipalities that participated in the first phase of the program in 2006. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Ute Golf Takes 13th At Ron Moore Invite Sep 19, 2008
Freshman (Sandy, Utah) tied for 71st place overall, finishing 15 strokes over par with a final score of 231. Sophomore (Salt Lake City, Utah) tied for 85th place, closing out the tournament with a final score of 236. (Utahutes.com)
Utah State Gymnastics Announces Assistant Coaches Sep 18, 2008
A native of Sandy, Utah, Smart-Allen, who just finished a standout career at BYU, earned her bachelor's degree in fitness and wellness from BYU and is currently pursuing her master's degree in exercise science health promotion. She was a two-year team captain for the Cougars, as well as earning BYU student-athlete academic center scholar-athlete awards from 2003-05. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Melissa OsterlohVolleyball Sep 17, 2008
Osterloh, a 5-10 senior outside hitter from Sandy, Utah (Skyline HS) was named to the 2008 Utah Classic all-tournament team as she helped Utah State finish in a tie for third-place with a 1-2 record. USU's lone win during the weekend came against No. 15 Purdue in five sets as Osterloh recorded 18 kills, six digs, five block assists and two service aces in the match. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Ute Golf In Ninth Place After Day One Of Ron Moore Invite Sep 16, 2008
Freshman (Sandy, Utah) finished one stroke back of Cota and is tied for 63rd place with a score of 153 (78-75) heading into tomorrow's final round. Sophomore Salt Lake City native was a single stroke behind Webber and now finds himself in a 71st-place tie at 154 (76-78). (Utahutes.com)
McLean withdraws from Sierra Vista Open Sep 16, 2008
That leaves the lone returning champion paid up and in the field Brett Wayment, the 2005 champion from Sandy, Utah. He s joined in the professional field by several golfers with plenty of Sierra Vista Open experience, including Benoit Bessier, Barry Conser, Tom Kalinowski, Tommy Medina, Tony Rohlik, Mikkel Reese and Chris Sessler. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Aggies Shock No. 15 Purdue In Five Sets Sep 14, 2008
Osterloh, a senior outside hitter from Sandy, Utah had six digs and five blocks to go along with her match-high 18 kills ... Astle, a sophomore middle blocker from Sandy, Utah also played well for the Aggies as she had eight kills to go along with her 10 blocks. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Volleyball Loses To Saint Louis In Four Sets Sep 14, 2008
Senior outside hitter (Sandy, Utah) added 11 kills, six digs and four blocks for the Aggies, while sophomore libero (Neola, Utah) added 13 digs. Bridget Fonke and Megan Boken each had 15 kills to lead Saint Louis. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Four walls couldn't hold her Sep 14, 2008
She once pushed a loaded two-wheeled metal cart to Oxbow Park along the Sandy River to live in a campsite by the river for several days. There was one notable Thanksgiving with gluten drumsticks. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Volleyball Loses At Utah In Three Sets Sep 13, 2008
Senior outside hitter (Sandy, Utah) led Utah State with nine kills, five blocks and two digs, while fellow senior outside hitter (South Jordan, Utah) added eight kills, nine digs and two blocks. Cinthia Silva had 10 kills and 12 digs to lead Utah, while Emillie Toone added nine kills and five blocks. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Ketchum Police Chief Cory Lyman resigns post Sep 10, 2008
City Clerk Sandy Cady said the opening will be advertised later this month. Assistant Police Chief Mike McNeil would probably be appointed as the interim chief until the city filled the position. (Wood River Journal, ID)
Katie Astle Named To Asics/Powerade Challenge All-Tournament Team Sep 8, 2008
Astle, a sophomore middle blocker from Sandy, Utah (Skyline HS), hit. 300 (18-6-40) during the tournament and averaged 1. (Utahstateaggies.com)
Todd captures first Nationwide Tour title Sep 8, 2008
SANDY, Utah -- won the Utah Championship for his first Nationwide Tour title, closing with a 4-under 67 for a six-stroke victory over six players. The former Georgia star had a tournament-record 22-under 262 total on the Willow Creek Country Club course and earned $99,000 to jump from 53rd to 15th on the money list with $194,961. (ESPN -- Golf)
Klauk finished second in Utah Sep 8, 2008
Brendon Todd won the Utah Championship for his first Nationwide Tour title, closing with a 4-under 67 for a six-stroke victory over six players Sunday in Sandy, Utah. Won Joon Lee (64), Jeff Klauk (65) of St. Augustine, Brian Smock (66), Ryan Hietala (66), Kyle Thompson (71) and Marc Leishman (72) all tied for second. (Florida Times-Union)
