Clayton Beck Investigation Draws No Conclusion

Clayton Beck, a skiing coach at Alpine Meadows, was a fixture in the local skiing community and trained Olympians Johnny Mosely and Shannon Bahkre.

Investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board into the July 2 airplane crash that took Beck’s life found no mechanical failures in the plane, heavy smoke in the Sierra Valley, but draws no conclusions.

The investigation included the Nevada County Sheriff’s Department where the missing person report was filed, the Sierra County Sheriff’s Department where the death occurred and the safety board, which is investigating the crash, said Sheriff-Coroner John Evans with the Sierra County office.

“For our part we determined the cause of death — massive multiple blunt-force trauma from crashing into the ground and trees — we determined the death as an accident,” Evans said.

Read the full Sierra Sun article here.

Amber Beck To Address Community Members At Panola Junior College

On November 1st, student Amber Beck will address community members at Panola Junior College in Carthage, discussing how she's been able to overcome the limitations of cerebral palsy.

Ms. Beck, who enjoys modeling and acting, said she's determined to gain full mobility in her legs and arms some day.

Read the full Marshall News Messenger article here.

Find out more abour Cerebral Palsy here.

Darren Beck Wins The 2008 Callaway Hi-Lite Pro-Am

New South Wales professional Darren Beck has blown a top quality field out of the water at the 2008 Callaway Hi-Lite Pro-Am and after rounds of 65 at Royal Pines and 69 at Robina Woods is also crowned the 2008 QLD PGA Champion.

The $100,000 Callaway Hi-lite Pro-Am is the richest two day pro-am in Australia.

Beck, who has now won this event two out of the past three years, mentioned that the $18,000 prizemoney won has come at a great time.

"I am off to India tomorrow and it looks like I will play the next few weeks on the Asian Tour so to have a large amount going into the bank account will definitely take the pressure off over the coming weeks."

When asked about winning the QLD PGA Championship, Beck was thrilled to be in fine company.

"When I was having some photos taken with the trophy I had a look at the names on it and was amazed as to who had actually won the title. If my career ends up being half as successful as theirs I will be a very happy man" said Beck.

Read the full PGA article here.

Education Committee Approves Jennifer Beck Bill

The Senate Education Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Senator Jennifer Beck that would prevent school employees from receiving tuition assistance or salary increases for degrees earned at so-called “diploma mills.” The legislation, S-2127, was introduced in response to revelations that school administrators in Freehold had received both tuition assistance and pay raises after completing doctoral programs at Breyer State University, an unaccredited online school that provides advanced degrees in exchange for little more than the tuition that is paid.

“The public should not pay teachers or administrators for receiving degrees that aren’t worth the paper they are printed on,” said Beck. “We can protect property taxpayers by going on the offensive and cracking down on the use of fake degrees that do little more than pad resumes and serve as justification for higher salaries.”

Read the full article here.

Julie B Beck Addresses LDS About Female Empowerment.

At a recent conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Julie B Beck spoke of the Relief Society's founding in 1842 as a mobilization of "the collective power of the women and their specific assignments to build the Lord's kingdom." This was a far cry from her previous speach in which she urged women to hasten and not limit their child bearing, and spoke of the virtues of good housekeeping.

As reported in the Salt Lake Tribune, Beck called up memories of pioneer women who faced persecution, traveled across oceans and unforgiving ground, buried husbands and children, "because the fire of their faith burned in their souls." She gave credit to Relief Society women who bolstered and inspired her, when Beck's own mother was living outside the country. And she encouraged women, all women, to seize opportunities for service. "Thousands upon thousands of you who do not currently have a husband or children are an incredible reservoir of faith, talent, and dedication. . . Relief Society needs you." And, to the new arrivals coming out of the Young Women Program, she added, "I have seen how your hearts yearn to make a difference for good in the world. . . We simply cannot afford to squander your youthful and energetic power."

Read the full Salt Lake Tribune article here.

Jeff Beck Nominated for 2009 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

One of the most influential guitarists in rock and roll, Jeff Beck, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1992, as a member of the Yardbirds. After his 18-month stint (1965-66) in that band, he formed the first edition of the Jeff Beck Group (1968-69, with Rod Stewart and Ron Wood). In the four decades since, Beck’s work has encompassed deep explorations into instrumental jazz fusion, blues, a tribute to Gene Vincent, and much more, always underpinned by his hard-rock roots.

Now, Jeff Beck has been nominated for 2009 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in his own right. Other nominees are: Chic, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., the Stooges, War, and Bobby Womack. Ballots will be sent to more than 500 voters, who will select artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 24th Annual Induction Ceremony on April 4 2009 at historic Public Hall in Cleveland. For the first time, tickets to the ceremony will be made available to the public.

To be eligible for nomination into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, an act must have released its first single or album at least 25 years prior to the year of nomination. This year’s nominees had to release their first single no later than 1983.

More info at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Jeff Beck - 'Performing This Week... Live At Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club '

In 2007 Jeff Beck performed a series of concerts at the renowned Ronnie Scott's club in London. Eagle Records is soon to release a 16 track CD of these concerts, featuring performances recorded across the different nights and presenting what Jeff Beck considers the best version of each track.

1. Beck's Bolero
2. Eternity's Breath
3. Stratus
4. Cause We've Ended As Lovers
5. Behind The Veil
6. You Never Know
7. Nadia
8. Blast From The East
9. Led Boots
10. Angels (Footsteps)
11. Scatterbrain
12. Goodbye Pork Pie Hat / Bush With The Blues
13. Space Boogie
14. Big Block
15. A Day In The Life
16. Where Were You

Due for release on Monday 10 November, on-line retailers are already beginning to take orders.

Martin Beck Has Premier London Showing

From 19 September through 9 November 2008, an exhibition by Martin Beck called Panel 2: "Nothing better than a touch of ecology and catastrophe to unite the social classes…" will be displayed at Gasworks.

This is Martin Beck's first solo exhibition in London.

Panel 2 creates a setting that sits at the intersection between the interests of the ecology movement, its narratives and visual representation on the one hand, and those of the corporate/business world of the time on the other.

The exhibition is framed by a historical section put together by the artist in the entrance of Gasworks.

Gasworks is located at 155 Vauxhall Street, London, SE11 5RH. More info here.

Beck Disaster Recovery Recruits in Houston

Beck Disaster Recovery of Orlando Florida is currently looking to take on additional personnel to support it's recovery operations in Houston.

Additional positions in other locations are also on offer. Full details here.

Antony Beck joins the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Board

Antony Beck, president of Gainesway Farm, replaces Robert Clay as one of two Breeders’ Cup Ltd. representatives on the NTRA board.

During a Thursday meeting in Lexington, the NTRA board received updates on equine health and safety initiatives, legislative affairs, and NTRA Advantage programs. Television and marketing for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on October 24-25 at Santa Anita Park was also discussed.

The full article can be read at Thoroughbred Times

Beck Fellowships Application Deadline Approaches

Outstanding Lamar University undergraduates have less than a month to apply for the university’s most prestigious student awards, the David J. Beck Fellowships. Applications for this new fellowship will be accepted through Oct. 1. The inaugural Beck Fellow will be named in November.

Beck Fellows will receive full academic scholarships to Lamar University for one year covering all tuition, fees, books and on-campus room and board. Additionally, fellows will receive up to $10,000 for summer projects, which may include research, travel, an internship or some other pursuit to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

The David J. Beck Fellowships were made possible by a $1 million gift from distinguished alumnus David J. Beck. A former regent of the Lamar University System, Beck is a founding partner in a premier Houston law firm, Beck Redden & Secrest. A Port Arthur native, he credits Lamar University with giving him the opportunity to attend college and gain a foundation for future success.

Application packets are available in the offices of the senior associate provost (Plummer 104), Honors Program (Honors Building) or each college dean. For more information, visit lamar.edu/beckfellowships or call (409) 880-8400.

Pianist Mary Towse-Beck to Perform in Cathedral Concert

Mary Towse-Beck will perform a solo piano concert on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at 3:00 P.M., at Rosary Cathedral, Toledo, Ohio.

The concert will include such works as Prelude, Fugue and Variation by Cesár Franck, Mephisto Waltz No. 1 by Franz Liszt and additional works by Maurice Ravel and Frédéric Chopin

The free concert is open to the public. Our Lady, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Cathedral is located at 2535 Collingwood Blvd.

The full La Prensa article can be viewed here.

Gina Beck is the New Christine Daaé

Gina Beck, who previously played the role of Cosette in Les Misérables, has taken the lead as the new Christine in the original West End production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Phantom of the Opera.

Robyn North will continue to play the role of Christine at certain performances.

Beck’s Oktoberfest Beer Arrives with Autumn

Celebrate the arrival of Autumn and Oktoberfest season with Beck’s Oktoberfest – an authentic German Oktoberfest import beer brewed especially for this time of year and now available throughout the US in bars, restaurants and grocery stores.

Caramel in color with a rich, full head, Beck’s Oktoberfest perfectly complements traditional German foods such as sausage and bratwurst, or other fall favorites such as stews or hearty chili. It can also be used for marinades or sauces, and to add extra flavor to stews.

“The sweet, full-bodied taste of Beck’s Oktoberfest pairs perfectly with the robust flavor of many traditional German foods, such as bratwurst,” says Chef Michael Zeller, corporate development chef for Johnsonville Sausage Company. “Beck’s Oktoberfest also works wonderfully as part of fall-themed recipes such as German Stuffed Pork Roast with Beer Mustard Sauce, Colorful Fall Harvest Stew, and Gorgonzola Mustard and Brushing Sauce.”

To make pairing Beck’s Oktoberfest with Johnsonville Brats easy, the two companies have partnered for an October retail promotion offering $2 off any two 16-oz. packages of Johnsonville Smoked or Cooked Sausage, or any two 19.76-oz. packages of Johnsonville Fresh Brats with the purchase of one Beck’s 12-pack or two 6-packs (where legal).

“It’s a mutually beneficial partnership that really makes sense for Beck’s Oktoberfest and Johnsonville,” said Julia Mize, brand manager for Beck’s. “What could be better than an authentic German brew paired with a juicy, flavorful bratwurst?” Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held each year during late September and early October dating back to 1810. The event was first created to commemorate the wedding of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig (later King Ludwig I) to Princess Therese of Saxony- Hildburghausen, but later evolved into a celebration of the harvest. Oktoberfest is now one of the most famous events in Germany, with over six million people attending the main festival in Munich each year. Hundreds of Oktoberfest events are held to celebrate German culture in cities around the world.

Beck’s Oktoberfest is brewed in Bremen, Germany, and is made in accordance with the “Reinheitsgebot,” the German Purity Law of 1516. It is brewed using only top grade barley, hand-selected hops, fresh glacier water and Beck’s exclusive strain of yeast that’s been cultured and cultivated for generations. Also available is Beck’s Pilsner, Beck’s Premier Light, Beck’s Dark and Beck’s Non-Alcoholic. The Beck’s family is imported and distributed in the United States by Anheuser-Busch, Inc. For more information, visit www.becksbeer.com.