NORMAN, Okla. -- Top-seeded Nick Taylor of Canada advanced to the finals of the U.S. Amateur Public Links on Friday, where he will face Ben Benjamin of Rockford, Ill.
Taylor defeated Oklahoma assistant golf coach Philip Bryan 3 and 2 in the semifinals to earn a spot in today's championship in Norman, Okla.
The senior-to-be from the University of Washington beat Wesley Bryan from South Carolina in the quarterfinals.
The Public Links winner earns a spot in next year's Masters.
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Smart Start workshop Monday in Richland
Smart Start workshop Monday in Richland
Learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin counties at a workshop presented Monday by the Washington State University Tri-Cities Business LINKS program.
The Start Smart workshop will answer questions focusing on business plan basics.
The Start Smart workshop is at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive. Registration for the two-hour workshop costs $25 for up to two people. Pre-register at www.tricity.wsu.edu/links or call 372-7101.
Meeting set for Hanford public involvement plan
Meeting set for Hanford public involvement plan
A meeting held via the internet is planned Wednesday to discuss proposed changes to the Hanford public involvement plan.
Email CRP2011@rl.gov to participate in the webinar being held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. by the Department of Energy, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Washington State Department of Ecology.
The public involvement plan for the Hanford nuclear reservation is being updated with changes, such as adding links for online information and updating the evaluation process.
LinkedIn's 4Q revenue doubles, stock soars 8 pct
LinkedIn's 4Q revenue doubles, stock soars 8 pct
LinkedIn provided further evidence of online networking's popularity and moneymaking potential with a fourth-quarter performance that got a glowing review on Wall Street.
Yakima teacher to keep teaching certificate
Yakima teacher to keep teaching certificate
YAKIMA -- A Yakima teacher who was acquitted of sexual misconduct charges will keep her teaching certificate, but it has been suspended for a year.
The state Office of Public Instruction revoked Michele Taylor's teaching license in June, but she appealed that decision to a state teacher conduct board.
The physical education teacher was acquitted last June of criminal charges that she had sex with a 16-year-old student and sent inappropriate text messages to him and a 15-year-old.
Business start-up workshop set Monday
Business start-up workshop set Monday
Learn how to start a business in Benton and Franklin counties at a workshop Monday presented by the Washington State University Tri-Cities Business LINKS program.
The Start Smart workshop is at 6:30 p.m. at the Richland Public Library, 955 Northgate Drive.
The Start Smart workshop will focus on business plan basics, such as: