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IS IT TRUE JANUARY 13, 2017
IS IT TRUE Billionaire hedge-fund manager George Soros lost nearly $1 billion as a result of the stock-market rally spurred by Donald Trump’s surprise presidential election?…Stanley Druckenmiller, Mr. Soros’s former deputy who helped Mr. Soros score $1 billion of profits betting against the British pound in 1992, anticipated the market’s recent climb and racked up sizable gains, according to people close to the matter?…The divergent bets of the two traders are a stark reminder of the challenges even acclaimed investors have faced following Mr. Trump’s unexpected victory?…Many experts had predicted a tumble for stocks in the wake of the election, but instead the Dow Jones Industrial Average has climbed 9.3%?…this shows how bias can inspire even intelligent people to engage in propaganda type of misinformation campaigns?
IS IT TRUE it is beginning to look like the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to be repealed and replaced by something that preserves some popular features but addresses some of the shortcomings?…the very popular features include keeping adult children on a parents policy until age 26 and mandating that pre-existing conditions do not exclude anyone from buying a policy?…there are some who are advocating for a “single payer” system where the federal government essentially becomes the custodian of both delivery of care and paying for it?…this has been done and already exists in two government programs?…the are the VA (Veteran’s Administration) and the Public Health Department?…both of these federal agencies are known for poor management but acceptable care delivery when one finally gets an appointment?…it is highly doubtful that the 80% of the population who participate in the private healthcare system will toleration VA level of service?…maybe the best and least expensive solution all along was to offer the destitute access to healthcare through the VA and Medicaid?
IS IT TRUE good news was just released about the McCurdy Hotel project?…a full nine years after the former mayor of Evansville handed $900,000 to a crony and campaign donor to kick start the project, that ultimately failed and lost the taxpayers $1.4 Million, another company says the project will be completed in 2017?…the old girl is looking pretty good from the outside and we are once again encouraged that this one year project is getting finished at the end of its ninth year?…2017 is shaping up to be a watershed year for downtown Evansville?…it has been a long time coming and we hope to see more successes than failures after 40 years of continual decline?
IS IT TRUE downtown Evansville while seeing a number of new eating establishments is still not immune to having businesses struggle to survive or cease operations?…it has been asked whether or not Salad World has closed?…it does seem to be closed as it hasn’t been open at some obvious times to open?…the CCO hope that Salad World stays open and finds success but it could be another casualty of downtown Evansville as well?
FOOTNOTE: TODAYS ‘READERS POLL’ QUESTIONS IS: Who should be appointed Council next Finance Chairman?
CHANNEL 44 NEWS: Mosby Laying Out Her Vision For 2017 City Council Session
2017 Evansville City Council Preview
City council president Miss Mosby is laying out her vision for the 2017 council session. She has several things for the council to tackle in the year ahead, but it all starts with reaching a budget first. cm = new…
Sullivan Works To Expand Pre-K Pilot Program
 State Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) is co-authoring legislation that would expand Indiana’s pre-K pilot program for low income students.
The current On My Way Pre-K pilot program was established in 2014 and serves nearly 2,300 students in Allen, Lake, Marion, Jackson and Vanderburgh counties. Sullivan’s legislation would add up to five more counties.
Children who aren’t ready for Kindergarten are half as likely to read proficiently by third grade. Students who aren’t reading proficiently by third grade are four times more likely to drop out of school before graduation, Sullivan said.
“This is one more tool we can use to help close the achievement gap for low-income, at-risk children,†Sullivan said. “As a parent, I understand that one of the most effective ways to support our youth is to offer them high-quality early childhood education opportunities. If we better equip our children through early education and necessary wrap around services it will provide benefits to the entire state.â€
Sullivan said that over time, this program will increase graduation rates, decrease need for remediation and improve wage-earning potential for Indiana’s youth.
House Bill 1004 has been assigned to the House Committee on Education.
Visit iga.in.gov to learn more about HB 1004.
Multi-State License Fraud Investigation Results In Over $85,000 in Fines
“Operation Double Dip†Prevents Would-Be Hunters from Claiming Residency in Two States
Indianapolis – Indiana Conservation Officers and Illinois Conservation Police investigated cases of hunting license/permit fraud beginning in early 2015 extending through 2016 that has resulted in over $85,000 in fines and restitution.
“Operation Double Dip was started to investigate individuals who claim residency in Illinois and Indiana in order to purchase hunting licenses/deer permits at the cheaper resident rate,†said Sgt. David Hyatt, Illinois Conservation Police. “This is a case that protects the privileges of our legitimate resident hunters and ensures that each state receives the funding needed for Fish and Wildlife projects.â€
Both Indiana and Illinois law state, “No person may claim residency in more than one state at the same time for the purpose of purchasing resident hunting or fishing licenses.â€Â This investigation revealed that many of the defendants had defrauded the state for several years.
211 counts of falsification were filed in the state of Illinois. A one hundred percent conviction rate was recorded against all Illinois defendants who have been ordered to pay over $65,000 in restitution and fines. Prosecution was handled by the Illinois Attorney General’s office and the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s office.
“Conservation Law Enforcement is an important component in the protection and continual improvement of our state’s natural resources,†said Colonel Danny L. East, Indiana DNR Law Enforcement Division Director. “The cooperative efforts of both Indiana and Illinois law enforcement divisions were vital to the success of this case.â€
A total of 21 years of hunting privilege revocations were ordered against Illinois defendants.
Indiana has recorded an estimated 57 defendants because of this investigation. The majority of Indiana cases are still pending and final amount of charges has not been determined. $20,581.50 in restitution has been ordered and 12 years of hunting privileges have been revoked against Indiana defendants, so far in this case.
USI Online MSN Program Continues To Climb In U.S. News And World Report Rankings
The University of Southern Indiana’s online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program, offered through the College of Nursing and Health Professions, has been ranked 21st in the nation by U. S. News and World Report as part of its Best Online Programs rankings releases on January 10.
“We are elated to see the rankings for our online graduate nursing program continue to climb,†said Dr. Ann White, dean of the College of Nursing and Health Professions. “Rankings like this put us in the company of some of the best schools in the country and showcase the high caliber and hard work of our faculty and students.â€
In addition to the overall ranking, the program was ranked 16th in the nation for faculty credentials and training.
Graduates of USI’s online MSN program are able to integrate critical thinking, independent judgment, provide leadership, synthesize knowledge and promote the essential values of caring in their professional and personal lives.
USI’s online MSN degree offers specialty areas for:
- Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGNR)
- Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP
- Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist (AGCNS)
- Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
- Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMH)
- Nursing Education (NED)
- Nursing Management and Leadership (NML)
The College of Nursing and Health Professions also offers online courses toward a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with two areas of study concentration: advanced practice and systems and organizational leadership. The practice- focused doctorate prepares experts in advanced nursing with emphasis placed on innovative, evidence-based practice that reflects the application of credible research findings.
The master’s degree in nursing and the Doctor of Nursing Practice at the University of Southern Indiana are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
Aces Men’s Golf Announces The Signing Of Spencer Wagner
Wagner to join Aces next season
University of Evansville men’s golf coach Jim Hamilton has announced the signing of Spencer Wagner to a National Letter of Intent to play for the Purple Aces beginning next season.
“We are very excited to have Spencer join the Purple Aces. He is a strong, determined, and hard-working player,†Hamilton said. “Spencer is just coming into his own and should be a great fit. An outstanding local golfer from Mater Dei High School, I am thrilled to have him join usâ€
Wagner is an Evansville native who comes to UE from Mater Dei High School. The winner of the 2012 EJGA Masters Series Tournament was named an Academic All-City player in 2014. In 2015, he was named a First Team All-SIAC player and garnered top honors in the Boonville Invitational.
He had an impressive showing in the 2015 Evansville Courier and Press Men’s City Tournament, taking 15th place. He was also named to the Yestimeyer Team that season.
In 2016, he put forth another great season on the links. The IHSAA Regional Qualifier was named a Kiwanis Award recipient. He qualified and played in the International Optimist West Palm Tournament and took 10th place in the Men’s City Tournament just a year after taking 15th. He was named a Second Team All-SIAC golfer.
Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Calendar of Events
Below is the latest edition of upcoming events. We are adding new events weekly, so please make sure to take a moment to mark your calendars!
| Tuesday, Ferbruary 7th |
Forum | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Chair Chat Forum with State Chairman John Zody
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| Tuesday, February 28th |
Fundraiser | TBD | Jonathan Weaver for City Council Annual Mardi-Gras Fundraiser
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| Saturday, March 4th |
Election | TBD | Vanderburgh County Democratic Party Central Committee Elections
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Taylor scores 50 in Eagles win!
KIRKSVILLE, Mo. – University of Southern Indiana senior guard Jeril Taylor (Louisville, Kentucky) scored a record 50 points in the Screaming Eagles’ 111-89 victory over Truman State University Thursday evening in Kirksville, Missouri. USI sees its record go to 15-0 overall and 5-0 in the GLVC, while Truman goes to 12-4, 4-2 GLVC.
Taylor’s 50 points surpassed the 26-year old single-game mark of Chris Bowles, who had 45 points in the 1991 overtime win at Northern Kentucky University. The 50-points also was two points shy of the GLVC single-game record of 52 set in 1988 by the University of Indianapolis’ Gary Paul and tied in 2009 by the University of Wisconsin-Parkside’s LaVontay Fenderson and in 2016 by Lewis University’s Max Strus.
Overall in the game, Taylor was a blistering 13-of-15 from the field, a USI three-point field goal percent record of nine-of-nine (1.000) from beyond the arc, and 15-of-20 from the charity stripe. He also had a game-high nine rebounds and a team-high six assists.
In the game’s first half, USI led by as many as 15 points twice in building a 62-50 lead at the intermission. The Eagles, led by Taylor, were a blistering 60 percent from the field (22-36), 63.6 percent from beyond the arc (7-11), and 81.3 percent from the charity stripe (13-16). Taylor dropped in nine-of-10 from the field, six-of-six from long range, and 11-of-12 from the line for a USI first-half record 35 points.
The second half saw the Bulldogs made a run at the Eagles as they cut 12-point halftime lead to eight points four times during the final half before USI closed out the final five minutes with a 17-3 run to seal the 111-89 victory.
Four Eagles joined Taylor in posting double-digits in the scorning column tonight. Junior forward Julius Rajala (Finland) was second on the team with 12 points, while senior guard Cortez Macklin (Louisville, Kentucky) and junior guard Marcellous Washington (Lexington, Kentucky) had 11 points each. Sophomore guard Alex Stein (Evansville, Indiana) rounded out the double-digit scorers with 10 points.
As a team, USI won the battle on the boards for 11th-straight game, 42-35, and shot a red-hot 68.4 percent from long range (13-19).
The Eagles conclude the road trip Saturday with their first ranked opponent of the year when they visit 24th-ranked Quincy University in Quincy, Illinois. The Hawks watched their record go to 15-2 overall and 5-1 in the GLVC after losing in overtime, 103-96, to ninth-ranked Bellarmine University at home tonight.
USI leads the all-time series, 29-10, and has a 9-5 advantage at Pepsi Arena in Quincy, Illinois. The Hawks defeated the Eagles last year at the PAC, 96-92, with senior guard Bobo Drummond and Taylor leading the way with 25 and 20 points, respectively, for USI.