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Meg Whitman Endorses Jerry Brown for Governor of California
All the money in the world apparently can't buy decent math or history skills…
I thought maybe there was something hinky going on with this, like maybe it was old footage about something else or was taken drastically out of context. But, I found some other footage with the same outfit and same background and it's dated from last month…
Tags: California, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman
Tworld News: Week of October 18, 2010
Ain't no party like a Twitter Tea Party cause a Twitter Tea Party is limited to 140 characters. Your midterm fix from the twitterverse:
Sharron Angle and nerdy white boys: both really good at imagining high schools girls are 'a little more Asian' than they actually are.
Praise be to the Aqua Buddha that Paul and Conway are going through with their final debate. Now we just need to tell everyone in Kentucky what a television is and everything will be perfect!
Tags: Christine O'Donnell, Clarence Thomas, James T. Conway, Jerry Brown, Joe Miller, Lizz Winstead, Meg Whitman, Rand Paul, Sharron Angle, Tea Party, Tworld News
Meg Whitman's Arnold Schwarzenegger Impersonation Is the Worst
Seriously, it's like she's not even trying…
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." "I don't owe anyone anything." "Jobs, jobs and jobs." Really? Those are the quotes she's gonna go with? I never even heard of those? No "I'll be back," or "Hasta la vista, baby"? Not even an "I'll kill you last"? Ugh!
I'll tell you, I have no idea what kind of governor she'd be, but she is never gonna make it as a guest on Leno.
Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, California, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman, Movies
California Green Party Gubernatorial Candidate Arrested Trying to Get into Gubernatorial Debate
Used to be a third party candidate couldn't get arrested in this country. Looks like things are finally turning around for the Green Party…
A Green Party candidate in the California's governor's race was arrested Tuesday after trying to get into a debate she was not allowed to participate in.
Laura Wells, 62, from Oakland tried to enter a debate between leading candidates in the race: Republican gubernatorial nominee Meg Whitman and Democratic opponent Jerry Brown, police said… Wells was not allowed to be part of the debate because of her lack of support in the polls, CNN-affiliate KTVU reported…
San Rafael police said Wells was arrested for trespassing after trying to use a bogus ticket to get into the event and then arguing with school security officers.
This seems kind of unfair. Why should Wells not be allowed to sit quietly, anonymously and not-making-a-scenedly in the audience like any other Californian while her two political rivals* debated up on stage as she was certainly planning to do?
Okay, maybe her ticket was in fact "bogus." Or, then again, maybe it wasn't. Either way, if running a distant 3rd (or possibly 6th) doesn't get a spot up on stage, shouldn't at least be good for a few comped tickets? Or at least a little media attention. Would that have been too much to ask?
* Jerry Brown and Meg Whitman are her rivals. She doesn't need to be their rival. Nor do they need to know her name.
Tags: California, Debates, Green Party, Jerry Brown, Meg Whitman
Stewart and Colbert on Rich Iott's Nazi Uniform
On last night's Daily Show and Colbert Report, Jon and Stephen covered all of the latest missteps by 2010 candidates, not the least of which is Ohio Congressional candidate Rich Iott's decision to pose for a photo wearing a Nazi uniform. As you can imagine, Iott's fellow Republicans are furious. After all, how can they trust that he's loyal to the party when he's going around dressed like a Democrat?
Colbert's take is after the jump.
The Daily Show and Colbert Report air Monday through Thursday starting at 11pm / 10c.
Tags: California, Carl Paladino, Christine O'Donnell, House of Representatives, Jerry Brown, Joe Scarborough, Jon Stewart, Meg Whitman, Midterms, New York, Ohio, Stephen Colbert, The Colbert Report, The Daily Show, Video


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A term to describe the smell of your fingers or hand immediately after fingering a girl.
Oy mate, smell this, I have the maddest fish fingers.
i just hit second base with Gabby, come smell my fish fingers!
i just hit second base with Gabby, come smell my fish fingers!
by James '3 balls' R August 08, 2007
The process of insterting one's finger(s) into a female's vagina (referring to the smell of the said finger afterwards).
I had fish fingers again last night with Becky.
by Mercunium August 16, 2003
It is the smell of fingers after they have been used to finger a girl's pussy. They often smell like raw fish, hence the name.
She gave me fish fingers after I gave her a hand-job.
by PdotSdashS May 08, 2006
an unpleasant smelling digit obtained from fingering a dirty, unclean geech.
That bitch Shelly left me with a fish finger last night.
by Roger Sensless April 30, 2004
Fish fingers result in the aftermath of penetrating a vagina with ones phalanges. The vaginal discharge created due to the resulting orgasm is what creates the pungent odour similar to that of fish fingers (the food) or sushi (sashimi or any other raw fish). The strength of the smell can be rated on a scale of one to ten depending on the strength of the orgasm and how much natural lubricant is produced by the females genitals. In laymens terms if your fingers don't stink your shit. And if this is the case and the woman you were with moaned, you just witnessed a fake orgasm.
Will just got some fish fingers from Georgie, they are the fishiest of all fish.
by Fish Milk February 07, 2011
Bars of gold
I want some fish fingers for breakfast
by nadia1x December 15, 2008
The practice of persuading or tricking a woman into licking your fingers after they have been inside her.
She got really pissed off when I fish fingered her.
by Fishmaster November 03, 2003


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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Oklahoma has a great draw to get back home for the Sweet 16.
The No. 6 seed in the Oklahoma City Regional, the Sooners meet Central Michigan at 10:10 this morning inside St. John Arena, and if they win that one, they'll get the winner of UCLA and Stetson on Monday.
The Bruins are a No. 3 seed and a heavy favorite that beat OU at Lloyd Noble Center Nov. 14. Still, the Sooners, who fell 86-80, believe they could have won that game.
Friday, though, Sooner coach Sherri Coale sought to make one thing clear: Don't think for a second that OU is looking past Central Michigan, the 11th seed, the MAC tournament champion and a program still looking for its first postseason victory. And she didn't sound like she was just saying it.
"They are a tough matchup for us. They're big on the perimeter and there are mismatches all over the place," Coale said. "There is nobody who is looking beyond (this) morning."
The Chippewas have won five straight games and eight of 10 and are clearly playing their best basketball of the season. A team on a mission, they lost their chance at the Big Dance at the buzzer of the MAC championship game last season and were not the favorite to win it this season, yet here they are.
Still, more telling is Coale's mention of "mismatches all over the place."
The Chippewas start no player taller than 6-feet and have no player on the roster taller than 6-2. They do, however, start two guards who are both 6-feet tall, and one of them — Crystal Bradford — is averaging 15.5 points and an amazing 9.8 rebounds from the backcourt.
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Pacific Homepage Features - Thursday, Mar. 7, 2013
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Abbott Alumni Center Open House
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The alumni home on campus is celebrating a milestone anniversary!
7:30 pm
Taylor Auditorium in Marsh Hall
Three authors will read from their books and speak on the publishing process.


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It's truly unfortunate how many people are confused about Question 1 to be voted on in November.
Essentially, it is about redefining marriage. Think about it. How can the Maine Legislature vote such a law without bringing this to the people. Fortunately, signatures were obtained and as a result, we all now have the opportunity to vote on this important issue. Hopefully, Maine people will understand the pitfalls of allowing this legislation to prevail.
They need only to look at what has occurred in Massachusetts because of such a law.
Many parents are torn on this question because their children have adopted the gay lifestyle. They support their children because they do not want to lose them. Instead of seeing this behavior as a disordered lifestyle, they accept the lie that their children are born "gay." This is largely not so.
I believe it is, unfortunately, mainly a learned behavior. During adolescence they associate with those who are living that way and adopt that practice. It is a critical time in their lives and they need to surround themselves with upright Christians who are strong role models who can direct them in good moral behavior.
What is more important here? Supporting their children in the consequences of the prevailing homosexual culture of today or standing up for the truth of what it is: a disordered, sinful lifestyle?
Do not parents need to practice tough love?
Help is out there from a group known as "Courage."
Mary M. Roy, Lewiston


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The Cavaliers officially brought back Zydrunas Ilgauskas and released Darnell Jackson
The NBA is trying to screw the Cavaliers? So says a report on Yahoo Sports via the LA Times
LeBron James keeps getting endorsements, much to the dismay of those 'large market' fans.
Fox Sports Ohio sat down to talk with Anthony Parker
Shaquille O'Neal takes pride delivering off the court as well
I have never said anything bad about Cleveland. If anybody can find one article in which LeBron James says something bad about Cleveland, then please bring it to me and they get a million dollars, cash.Want a $1 million? Prove LeBron dissed Cleveland...
Now this is one corn-maze I would take my kids to!!
Local even to welcome Shaq as Training Camp gets set to get underway.
LeBron will star in a movie called "Fantasy Basketball Camp" - According to the story, the movie is about five guys from different backgrounds who come to Vegas to live out their fantasy by attending the LeBron James Adult Basketball Camp. While it should be enough that these dreamers get to breathe the same oxygen as their hero, the campers drag James into their various life issues, ranging from serious to idiotic.
LeBron James and Rachel Nichols on ESPN's Sunday Conversation
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New Trial Ordered for Former BP EngineerJune 13, 2014 10:16 am | by Kevin McGill, Associated Press | News | Comments
A new trial was ordered Thursday for a former BP engineer convicted of deleting text messages related to the 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
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Anheuser-Busch and MillerCoors, two of the world's biggest beer makers, are posting online what's inside bottles of Budweiser and Miller Lite after pressure from a food blogger.
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Ford is lowering the fuel economy estimates for six models, including hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of the Fusion sedan, after internal tests found errors in the way they were calculated.
Tesla Hands Over the Keys to Its TechnologyJune 13, 2014 9:46 am | by Michael Liedtke and Dee-Ann Durbin, AP Business Writers | News | Comments
Electric car maker Tesla Motors is handing over the keys to its technology in an unusual effort to encourage other automakers to expand beyond gasoline-burning vehicles.
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Drilling States Explore Man-Made EarthquakesJune 12, 2014 1:43 pm | by Julie Carr Smyth, Associated Press | News | Comments
The initiative follows Ohio's discovery in April of a probable link between the drilling practice called hydraulic fracturing and five small tremors in eastern Ohio, a first in the Northeast.
Court Rules for Pom Wonderful in Coke DisputeJune 12, 2014 1:38 pm | by Sam Hananel, Associated Press | News | Comments
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U.S. businesses increased their stockpiles in April by the largest amount in six months, signaling business optimism that future demand will keep rising.
Company Recalls 4K Pounds of Beef Over Mad Cow FearJune 12, 2014 1:33 pm | by The Associated Press | News | Comments
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A European Union court on Thursday upheld a 1.06 billion-euro ($1.4 billion) fine against Intel, the American microchip manufacturer, for abusing its dominant position in the market for computer central processing units.
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ConAgra Foods says it will spend nearly $9 million to expand its popcorn production operations in northwestern Indiana, where it expects to add up to 80 workers in the coming year.
Nebraska Manufacturer Cited For 'Willful' Safety ViolationsJune 12, 2014 9:57 am | by The Associated Press | News | Comments
OSHA says an investigation found workers were exposed to serious amputation risks and the threat of electrocution, burns, crushing, lacerations or fractured body parts.


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Pella — On July 21, 2013 the Pella Police Department, with assistance from the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Iowa State Patrol and the Grundy County Missouri Sheriff's Office concluded a week long burglary investigation with the arrest of Donald Mark Major of Lovilia, IA.
The investigation began on July 16, 2013 when the Pella Police Department received a report of a residential burglary where tools and ammunition were stolen. Information from the victim lead the department to focus our investigation on Major. A search and seizure warrant for Major's residence in Lovilia was executed on July 21, 2013 and a portion of the tools were recovered.
Major was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office on July 21, 2013 and was transported to Marion County Law Enforcement Center and is currently held on $15,000 bond. Charges placed against the defendant are as follows:
The public is reminded that all persons are innocent until proven guilty. Criminal charges simply mirror the findings of a criminal investigation.


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OTTUMWA — While trying to cool off from the recent high temperatures and humidity, one Ottumwan overloaded her outlets, leading to a house fire.
Firefighters responded to 318 N. McLean St. at 8:37 p.m. Tuesday to find smoke spewing from the attic and sides of the house.
Thankfully, said Fire Chief Tony Miller, the 92-year-old woman who lived inside escaped unharmed.
"We're pretty sure it was an electrical fire," he said. "She had a whole bunch of stuff hooked up, and fire was coming out of a couple of the outlets."
The homeowner had air conditioning on and fans running, which, combined with high temperatures and a small house, overloaded the circuits, he said.
"This house fire could definitely be heat-related because it was so hot out," he said.
The house did sustain damages, but the largest chunk of the bill will likely be from rewiring the home.
"There were wires that needed to get replaced years ago and weren't," he said. "Then she put all of that stuff on overloaded circuits, so there's probably extensive electrical work needed on the house."
Firefighters shut off power to the house, though, so the flames wouldn't rekindle.
While American Red Cross did respond, the woman's family was able to provide her shelter.
This marks Ottumwa's 29th structure fire so far this year, Miller said. In the entirety of 2012, the city saw 34 structure fires.
"I've been here 31 years, and we've never had a run like this where we've had so many house fires," he said. "And every one is different."


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Thomas Mullikin, CCU's first environmental policy executive-in-residence for the College of Science, was born with a foot abnormality that hindered him in learning to walk. This early trial set the tone for challenge: in both his life and his career, Mullikin has covered a lot of ground. A top attorney specializing in energy and environmental issues, he has written books and produced documentaries on global climate change. He is a mountain climber, a scuba diver and a leader of expeditions to remote parts of the world. A political consultant, he has managed major campaigns on the state and national levels. In the past six months, Mullikin has been named deputy commander of the S.C. State Guard and special assistant to the chief prosecutor of the military commission trying 9/11 terrorists. In this interview, Mullikin talks about how his adventurous life has helped prepare him to lead CCU's new initiative in science policy.
What were the major influences that led you to a career in environmental advocacy?
My career is difficult to describe because it doesn't fit neatly in one lane or another. I was born in North Carolina and lived all over the East Coast because my dad worked for DuPont, setting up its fiber division. I finished high school in Camden, South Carolina, where my home and law office is. The two things my dad hated most were lawyers and politicians, so I went to law school and worked for politicians! I worked for Senator Fritz Hollings and Congressman John Spratt in Washington. In 1986 Al Gore, who was then a senator, asked me to run the South Carolina campaign for his 1988 presidential bid. I credit Vice President Gore with planting the seeds of my interest in climate change and other environmental issues. He and I don't necessarily agree on all the proposed resolutions, but I can trace my involvement in the issues to that campaign.
The environment is a subject that provokes passionate debate.
What have you found to be the most effective approach?
One of the things Vice President Gore and I agree on is the importance of taking a very studied approach to problems. I have a hard time respecting people who don't have a fully developed point of view. To me one of the great tragedies is people who think they've become expert on a topic and they create a low ceiling for themselves. What happens is that the issues tend to be defined by the polar extremes. The fact is there's a whole lot more commonality, more absolutes, than people realize. Consider the number of people who live in cities by the ocean, two-thirds of the world's population. As the sea levels rise, the question of whether or not anthropogenic interference is the cause of climate change is less important than what are we going to do when rising sea levels threaten New Orleans. That's why education is so important.
How important is the study of policy in the spectrum of a science education?
I think it's profoundly important. There's a tremendous gap between good science and good politics. I lecture all over the world on climate change, and I hear people everywhere say they want to reduce greenhouse gasses. I typically start by saying, 'I think that's a great, noteworthy goal—what are the greenhouse gasses?' I've never had a group in government answer that question right. We need scientists who understand policy, and we need policymakers who understand science, and right now these are two worlds that operate in large measure all unto themselves.
You have seen a lot of the world on environmental expeditions. Do your travel experiences influence or change your viewpoint on environmental issues?
Yes, absolutely. On my first trip to Antarctica, I crossed Drake's Passage, and Larsen's ice shelf had broken off—icebergs containing pieces of that continent that were as big as the state of South Carolina. If you have any sensitivity to what's going on with climate change, these are the kinds of experiences that just rock your world. I took a group down the Amazon in the rain forest to study carbon sinks, and I wasn't really prepared for the kind of slashing and burning going on. I don't care what your politics are, when you see something so wasteful and damaging, it has an impact. On the other hand, in the Arctic I saw islands where one side had been degraded while the other side had actually grown, which is not often reported in the media. Likewise, I didn't find as much evidence of coral bleaching in the great barrier reefs as I had read about. Seeing these things make me want to dig deeper, push harder and gain as wide a perspective as possible.
You are the first person to hold the position of environmental policy executive-in-residence. What are your goals?
The faculty and the students here are phenomenal. Since I started here in 2011, I have worked with some brilliant young student scientists, but policy is just not the lane they've run. Injecting a knowledge of policy into their worldview is a very important part of the total academic picture. I teach a graduate level course where the students and I work to make policy relevant to their particular research specialty. One student's focus was sea turtles, for example, and we wrote a summary of existing laws and community suggestions that we hope DHEC will use on its website about how best to treat sea turtles. There's also a policy component in the proposed Ph.D. program in marine science. A new class has been approved that will involve travel to the Galapagos Islands, and we are talking about developing a speakers series. Coastal Carolina University has an internationally recognized science program, and I'll do whatever I can to help make it even better. That's why I'm here.
You had a memorable birthday this year.
On July 15, I celebrated my 52nd birthday on top of Mount Elbrus in Russia, the highest peak in Europe. My goal is to be the first person to dive all the world's oceans and climb the highest mountains on all seven continents. I had never really climbed mountains for the sake of climbing mountains; it was also associated with an environmental angle. I climbed Mount Kilimanjaro three years ago to study its receding glaciers. But I decided at the urging of some of my friends to give this thing a run. That's two down and five to go. We'll see. It's not the most important thing in my life, but I enjoy the challenge and learn a lot at the same time. I have many more mountains to climb.


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|This rhetoric-based course examines the concepts of speech communication via lecture, discussion, and practical experiences in public speaking, small group discussion and problem solving, and comprehensive and critical listening. This is a speaking-intensive course, and participation may include original research, writing, and delivery of several types of formal speeches, panel discussions, and critical analysis and evaluation of other speakers. Meets A.A. oral communications requirement. Please note that the textbook requirement varies between online, hybrid, and face-to-face formats.
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|1. Students taking hybrid sections of this course must have access to a computer with reliable Internet access and may need access to a camera capable of uploading video online. 2. Students taking online sections of this course must: A. Have reliable computer and Internet access throughout the semester. B. Have access to a reliable camcorder for presentation recording. C. Have access to an audience of at least four people who are at least 13 years old for live interaction during the presentation recordings. D. Have the ability to upload the recorded video to YouTube. E. Be prepared to spend approximately nine hours per week on this course for spring and fall terms. Sections offered during summer and express terms require a higher number of coursework hours per week.
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Global Learning Outcomes: I. Critical Thinking: Students will evaluate the validity of their own and others' ideas through questioning, analyzing, and synthesizing results into the creative process. To that end, they will: A. Systematically research, analyze, organize, and acknowledge materials from a variety of sources, assessing bias and distinguishing among facts, inferences, opinions, and judgments, and presenting findings in speeches and in writing. B. Define and analyze problems, and create solutions for a variety of issues. II. Communication: Students will develop effective reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to communicate verbally and nonverbally on literal and figurative levels. To that end, they will: A. Listen actively and demonstrate comprehension of information and materials in speeches and in writing. B. Deliver audience-centered speeches and presentations, adapting speaking and writing to the requirements of the assignment and audience. C. Paraphrase and directly quote ideas and sources in speeches and in writing. VI. Social Skills: Students will develop and use skills and attitudes that integrate individuals into society. To that end, they will: A. Use appropriate language and listening during discussion of a variety of topics, and participate in civil dialogue that demonstrates respect for others' opinions. C. Recognize unethical behavior and avoid plagiarism in preparation and presentation of all assignments. D. Work effectively alone and with others to achieve goals. Major Learning Outcomes: 1. Composition of public speeches including audience analysis, research, outlining, and practice. 2. Public speaking delivery skills including: A. Proper use of standard American English. B. Correct articulation and pronunciation. C. Correct volume and vocal intonations. D. Correct emphasis and vocal variety. E. Suitable and effective body language. 3. Active listening skills through analysis of other student speeches and additional exercises in literal and critical listening. 4. Knowledge of the speech communication process in class discussions, outlines, and tests.
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1. Students will demonstrate competency in critical thinking, communication, and social skills through various written and oral assignments. 2. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to plan, structure, research, outline, and successfully deliver a speech to a particular audience by demonstrating improved physical and oral communication skills as measured by the written and spoken assignments. 3. These assignments may include, but are not limited to individual speeches, groups discussions and/or presentations, written assignments, listening assignments, and tests.
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Florida coach Billy Donovan isn't sure if his team is ready for a difficult finish to the regular season next week.
If the Gators don't get better play from senior point guard Erving Walker, Donovan thinks they could be in real trouble.
"He doesn't understand that his disposition and his carefreeness out there affect the other guys on the team," Donovan said. "And he doesn't see or understand that, as a point guard, people are looking for direction from you."
Freshman Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 18 points, Gerald Robinson added 15 and Georgia snapped No. 12 Florida's three-game winning streak with a 76-62 victory Saturday.
The Gators, who never led, trailed by double digits most of the second half. They whittled the lead to five points on Kenny Boynton's 3-pointer with 1:53 remaining.
But Georgia (13-15, 4-10 Southeastern Conference) scored the next six points as Dustin Ware and Donte' Williams both made two free throws and Caldwell-Pope followed with a breakaway dunk to make it 73-62.
Florida (22-7, 10-4) is second in the SEC, one game ahead of Vanderbilt. Bradley Beal scored 19 points for the Gators, who close the regular season next week at Vanderbilt and at home against No. 1 Kentucky
Florida had won 10 of 12 overall and had taken of 15 of 17 against Georgia, including three straight.
Donovan held out Walker for nearly 6 minutes of the second half before the school's career assists leader returned to the floor, replacing Scottie Wilbekin with 12:17 remaining and Florida trailing by 12.
"It's not all on him to score and get all the assists and everything else, but I think as a senior you would think he would want to take that responsibility a little bit and show that kind of passion considering that he's got two regular-season games left in his career," Donovan said. "But he didn't do that. I just felt like his energy wasn't where it needed to be. He wasn't playing as passionately as I thought he needed to be, and I just thought I'd give some other guys a chance."
Wilbekin, a sophomore, went scoreless, missing his only shot from the field, and handed out one assist in 22 minutes. Walker, who has started 105 of his 136 career games, finished with 14 points and one assist in 31 minutes.
After the game, Walker spoke to reporters before Donovan did.
"Our defense usually gives us easy buckets, but we didn't get that much in transition today," Walker said. "I'd just say we missed shots, and they made a lot of plays on the offensive end, and it was tough for us to recover from that."
Donovan also gave starting forward Erik Murphy, a junior, lots of time on the bench.
"The whole second half, I was just searching for energy and passion, even if it was mistakes," Donovan said. "I think there were (times) where Georgia made some really, really poor plays, but their energy and their passion and their enthusiasm and excitement — they got the ball back. They made hustle plays."
Florida held the Bulldogs to 48 points in a 22-point victory in Gainesville on Jan. 10, but Georgia got offensive production from several positions, including 12 points from Nemanja Djurisic and 11 each from Williams and Ware.
With Georgia leading 63-53, the Gators had three chances to cut the lead to single digits, but Boynton missed a layup, Walker's 3-point attempt never touched the rim and Patric Young committed a turnover before Robinson's free throws made it 65-53 with 2:51 remaining.
"They played a lot harder than we did, especially on the defensive end," said Beal, a freshman guard. "It wasn't great at all. We gave up a lot of 3s, they were shooting a high percentage at halftime and then in the second half they got even hotter and started going on runs."
The Gators missed 13 of their first 16 shots from the field before Boynton's 3 cut the lead to 19-11 midway through the first half. Beal's layup brought Florida within three at the 2:48 mark, but Georgia went on a 10-2 run to make it 36-25 in the final minute of the half.
Boynton had 11 points for Florida, which was assessed a technical foul for dunking in pregame warmups and trailed 2-0 on the two free throws by Robinson before tipoff.


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Northumberland County elected officials have been burned so often during their frequent separations from employees that they were understandably nervous about how to handle an allegation that a prison guard had been providing prescription painkillers to an inmate the guard had injured during "horseplay."
The county prison board, upon learning of the allegations, scheduled an emergency meeting and then announced that an unidentified guard had been suspended by the prison while an investigation was conducted.
Thursday, a day after the suspension was announced, two commissioners met with Warden Roy Johnson, then announced that a guard had been dismissed. No official was willing to come forward and publicly announce the name of the former prison guard, but the county's director of human resources confirmed that corrections officer William Reber, who had been employed at the prison on Wednesday, was no longer employed there on Thursday. No other guard had experienced such a change in status.
Prison officials said Reber had held his $25,000 a year job for about two years. In that time, he had managed to get named in at least two federal lawsuits in addition to the misstep that led to his dismissal. It is worth noting that Reber was not identified as the ringleader of the alleged assaults at the heart of the lawsuits. Rather, Reber was identified as one of three corrections officers who allegedly participated in the assaults at the direction of two sergeants.
The Northumberland County prison board dealt with the most recent allegations against Reber expeditiously. There are other lingering clouds that must be cleared or otherwise explained and in the long run, the county must develop a strategy to alter the pattern of questionable conduct by prison guards.
It probably comes down to recruiting, hiring and training. County officials must examine how prison guards are being selected and determine what can be done to do a better job of selecting new employees. The federal prison system requires all new corrections officers to have a college degree or three years of related experience. Northumberland County requires a high school degree. It is a minimum standard comparable to those used in neighboring county lockups. Yet, Northumberland County's prison has a history of missteps that needs to be overcome. In a county with 9 percent unemployment rate, there must be someone willing to guard the prison without causing as many problems as the people behind bars.


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Linear drives with manual pitch control
Uhing Model RG linear drives from Amacoil have adjustable pitch, enabling variable speed without changing drive motor speed.
All Uhing Model RG linear drives from Amacoil now feature a manual pitch control which permits a 10:1 adjustment of the linear pitch of the drive unit. Each of seventeen Model RG drive units has a specific maximum linear pitch. This is the linear distance the drive will move on the shaft per one revolution of the shaft. The pitch control lets users turn the pitch down in 0.01 increments across one hundred discrete settings.
In applications where it is desirable or necessary to keep the drive motor running at a constant speed, the adjustable pitch feature enables a variable speed drive system without requiring changes or adjustments to the drive motor speed. If greater linear speed changes are needed than are afforded by the pitch control, then the drive motor speed may be increased or decreased without affecting the linear pitch of the drive. Once the pitch of the drive is set, it will remain the same regardless of the drive motor speed. The pitch will change only if the operator adjusts the pitch control.
In applications where a specific linear pitch range is required, the traverse shaft may be driven via belt and pulley linkage to the main drive shaft. The ratio between the two pulleys establishes the desired linear pitch range. For example if the pulley on the traverse shaft is twice as large as the pulley on the main drive shaft then the drive will move two times its normal pitch per one shaft revolution.
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A prestigious early childhood education facility has chosen to open its doors in Freehold.
The Malvern School, a high quality educational program for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 8 years, has made plans to open a Freehold location in the spring of 2013.
The Malvern School opened its first location in 1998 and has grown to open more than 20 locations throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Freehold will be the first Central New Jersey location, but the school plans on opening a Marlboro and Jackson location by the end of 2013.
The primary goal of the Malvern School is to provide wonderful care to students while giving a quality education through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the nation's largest early childhood accrediting organization.
The Malvern School is considered one of the top private pre-schools in the nation and has programs geared towards infants, toddlers, and students in pre-school and pre-k. In addition to its programs, the Malvern School is the only school to work with former First Lady, Barbara Bush's story time and is also highly involved in Alex's Lemonade Stand.
At this time, the school does not have a set opening date in Freehold, however, those interested in learning more about the Freehold location of the Malvern School can do so online at www.malvernschool.com.


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From Boomer in the Morning -- The Oilers have likely told the Predators that if the Preds are considering trading Weber, the Oilers want to take a shot [Weber does not have any no-trade, no-movement clause]. The Oilers would likely be willing to give up Eberle (which is not a knock on Eberle), but the Predators would probably be after Nugent-Hopkins and a first round pick.http://feeds.feedburner.com/fan960/morning-show
Heading into July 5 the Oilers have a glut of needs to address. While we all dream of the A-List names to fill these roles, its just not possible to outspend all the GMs in the league in this...
Another solid AHL vet for OKC, and a possible injury call-up with a modicum of big league experience already under his belt. I still think there's a chance that Reddox has an NHL career as an effective bottom-sixer, though it may yet be a couple years away.
No surprise at the top of the list, as Taylor Hall reprises his #1 role in the Oilers Top 25 Under 25.
The only defenceman to crack the top 10, Ladi Smid is a key player in the Oilers' future.
Chris Vande Velde is the type of player the Oilers desperately need.
Oilers' prospects take to the ice for summer development camp before a jam packed house.
Led by the newly-signed Taylor Hall, a strong group of Oilers' prospects takes to the ice for summer development camp tomorrow.
With July 1st looming the Oilers Right Winger would like to have a deal on paper, but sadly it has not been the case thus far. NHL fans and bloggers have been quick to speculate that Pisani's...
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There'll be lots of activity over the course of the next few days at the Acoustic Cafe, and most of it will be locally-bred. Stop by at any point day or night and there will most likely be some not-so-acoustic music being played. Here's what they've got:
Thursday, Oct. 3: Symphonic Bodega and Dada Mr. (pictured is a painting by Marcella Kurowski of Dada Mr.)
Friday, Oct. 4: Lucid, a progressive jam band from Plattsburgh, New York.
Saturday, Oct. 5: Fro, local guitar hero with a fro.
Fri.-Sun., Oct. 4-6 (afternoon shows): School of Rock will be hosting a Black Keys vs. White Stripes battle.
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OTEGO — Allan vonBrock, 83, of Otego, passed away Feb. 28, 2013, at the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford, where he had been a resident for the past several years.
Allan was born in Stamford, Conn., on Aug. 19, 1929, the son of William Henry and Sylvia Ellen Cook vonBrock. At the early age of 15 he moved with his family to the Otsdawa area.
He attended school in Otego and on Nov. 22, 1949, entered the United States Army serving his country until his honorable discharge on Nov. 21, 1952.
Allen had been employed by Bresee's Department Store for a period of 23 years where he worked as a television technician. He had also operated his own repair shop from his home.
Allen enjoyed the outdoors and was very fond of snowmobiling.
On Feb. 23, 1990, he married Gladys Ruling.
Allen is survived by his wife, Gladys of Otego; his children, Susan Cornwell and Gary vonBrock, both of Oneonta and Doug vonBrock of Franklin Mountain; along with several grandchildren.
Memorial services for Allen will be at the convenience of the family with interment in the Otsdawa Cemetery.
Arrangements are with the R.J. Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich.


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Tufted Jay Preserve
Especially worthwhile are Sendero México's tours to the Tufted Jay Preserve , a nature resort located high in the mountains southeast of Mazatlán.
Especially worthwhile are Sendero México's tours to the Tufted Jay Preserve , a nature resort located high in the mountains southeast of Mazatlán.
Trips into the Laguna de Navidad are a Barra highlight. The boatmen's cooperative, Sociedad Cooperativa de Servicios Turísticos , books a variety of boat excursions ranging from half-hour trips around the lagoon to all-day jungle trips to Tenacatita.
Sailfish and dorado are found in the waters off Manzanillo during every season of the year, while marlin and tuna are generally in the area from November to March.
The Mexican-owned Sea to Sierra offers a wide range of active adventures through remote, gorgeous territory. Choose from mountain-bike tours (four- to eight-hour tours M$300 to M$900), diving (one-/two-/three-tank dives M$850/1200/1500), snorkeling excursions (per person M$600, per boat M$1500 to M$2500) and horseback adventure tours (two-/seven-hour tour M$600/1200).
Rancho Mi Chaparrita is the best established tour operator, offering hour-long horseback rides to Los Muertos and Carrisitos beaches (per person M$325) and longer rides into the mountains (M$1100), a canopy zip-line adventure (M$975), surfing trips (M$650 to M$975), sportfishing excursions (M$3250 for up to eight people), and snorkeling trips to the Islas Marietas (M$2600 fo.
Snorkeling, diving, surfing and deep-sea fishing are all popular around the bay. The scuba diving in Manzanillo can be spectacular, and there are many sites to explore – either off the beach or out on the bay. Try Underworld Scuba . Its complete PADI dive center for two-tank dives, includes equipment. PADI certification available.
If your tot has a pirate fetish, the little lad or lassie won't tolerate missing a cruise on the Marigalante , a reproduction Spanish galleon that does pirate-themed daytime cruises from 8am to 3pm Monday through Saturday. It departs from the Terminal Maritima in Marina Vallarta, off Blvd Francisco Ascencio opposite Sam's Club.
The Aqua Sport Center is the place to go for all sorts of water sports, including scuba diving, snorkeling rentals, jet skiing, banana-boat rides (for up to five passengers), parasailing, sailboat rentals and kayak rentals. Water-sports equipment can also be hired from the beaches of most other large beachfront hotels.
If you dream of cantering beside the sea, your best bet is with Ginger's Bi-Lingual Horses . The horses are healthy, happy and eager to stretch their legs on the trails leading through coconut plantations to the sands of Playa Bruja. Take a 'Cerritos Juárez' bus from Zona Dorada or a taxi to Playa Bruja.
This Puerto Vallarta Adventure is a truly thrilling ecological experience packed with challenges, adventure and most importantly, fun! This Puerto Vallarta Adventure is the perfect way to spend an exciting day outdoors on your Puerto Vallarta family vacation.
Snorkeling, diving, surfing and deep-sea fishing are all popular around the bay. The scuba diving in Manzanillo can be spectacular, and there are many sites to explore – either off the beach or out on the bay. Neptune's Dive College offers tank dives and equipment.
Splashing around is the featured activity here, where kids can go hog wild with water toboggans, a wave pool and other amusements. Children under the age of three are admitted free. The 'Cerritos-Juárez' bus takes you there from anywhere along the coastal road.


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JUNEAU, ALASKA — A Coast Guardsman stationed in Sitka has been found guilty of making false official statements and for crimes related to child pornography.
The Juneau Empire reports that Petty Officer 2nd Class James M. Grover was sentenced to 18 months of confinement during a court-martial Saturday in Juneau.
The 30-year-old Grover faced nine counts of violating the Uniform Code of Military Justice.
He admitted to a military judge that he downloaded hundreds of images and videos of child pornography to his personal computer while at Air Station Sitka.
The judge also ordered Grover, who must register as a sex offender, to be dishonorably discharged and forfeit his pay.
His attorneys had argued for a three-month sentence and that he be allowed to stay in the service.


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By BRADEN LAMMERS
CLARKSVILLE — Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore offered his state of the city address to the members of Jeffersonville's Rotary Club at the Holiday Inn Lakeview in Clarksville Tuesday afternoon.
Moore pointed to the growth in the city that has occurred during the past year and offered the administration's plan on how to continue and capitalize on the influx of business.
"While other communities are struggling in the wake of the recession, Jeffersonville is busting at the seams," he said. "Last year alone we saw more than 2,000 new, good-paying jobs come to Jeffersonville."
Amazon.com and Advanced Metal Technology accounted for 1,400 of those new jobs. Amazon hired about 1,000 workers when its fulfillment facility opened in October and Advanced Metal Technology hired about 400 workers.
The expectation is that rapid growth will continue at River Ridge Commerce Center, especially with the development of a new east-end bridge connecting Utica to Prospect, Ky.
With the expected growth, Moore pushed his desire to see one of his priority projects move forward, to upgrade the city's infrastructure, specifically pointing to the long-planned improvements on 10th Street.
He said he will ask the Jeffersonville City Council — of which only Councilman Ed Zastawny was in attendance — to agree to fund the road improvements with Tax Increment Finance dollars instead of waiting for matching money to become available through the state. Moore said the city has already received $2.2 million from the Indiana Department of Transportation, but if Jeffersonville waited for the remaining $10 million it would be another 10 years before the project would begin.
While Moore agreed there are other infrastructure projects that need to move forward to prepare for the increased traffic that is anticipated with the east-end bridge completion and development of River Ridge, he said 10th Street is the priority.
"You better take care of the big problems first," he said. "The big problem's 10th Street. I'm not proposing doing anything we don't have the money to build."
A number of additional projects Moore will be looking to accomplish will also require some level of city council approval.
Among those plans are a request to the council to make Veterans Parkway an economic development target area, approvals on bond amendments to property purchased by the city to allow for the development of an arts and cultural district, and to transfer a deed to allow the development of Colston Park.
"I'm asking the city council to transfer the deed of Colston Park to the Redevelopment Commission so that we can get some private development going there," Moore said.
He explained that with the completion of the Big Four Bridge, Big Four Station project and Chestnut Street projects, Colston Park would be a attractive location for development opportunities.
However, to date the city council has not agreed to relinquish the deed and there are several issues that could impeded the property, one being that a portion of a Civil War-era cemetery is within the park's boundary.
Moore said he does not believe that the cemetery would interfere with the potential development, but that the city won't know for sure until a phase two and a phase three study are done on the property.
The redevelopment commission will need the deed in order to commission the studies.
"There's been some talk the council wants to save that because they want to put a canal in there in four years," Moore said. "If I can get a private investor to spend some money I'm going to go that route. This is valuable land here. We can't do anything until the city council recognizes what we have there."
At the city council's February meeting several members offered their concern over another project that requires their approval. The administration's plan to turn former properties along Spring Street into an arts and cultural district was questioned about why it had not been offered up to private developers and concern over 50-year $1 leases being discussed for the sites.
But if the plan moves forward Moore said Jeffersonville would be one of 90 cities in the U.S. with a dedicated arts and cultural district, a prospect he said nearby business owners are excited about.
"Most of that property down there has been sitting idle for years," he said. "It is a low-lying area in the city that floods and that's why we need to build Falls Landing pond."
The retention basin planned for 9th and Spring streets was also offered as an area that could be readily marketed to a private developer to construct a hotel and restaurant.
Both the city's administration and the city council have pointed to communication issues as being a deterrent to projects moving forward. When asked how he planned to improve the communication with all of the projects that require the city council's approval, Moore said he is trying to reach out to them.
"I'm trying every day; if they don't show, there's nothing I can do," he said. "I am continuing to work toward bringing us together. They need to stop worrying about the next election and start worrying about doing things right for Jeff."
The city council has requested Moore attend their meetings in order to answer questions about a bond being sought for the Jeffersonville-Clarksville Flood Control District. The council has tabled approval of the bond four times asking that Moore attend.
Moore said he was not aware of the invitation until the most recent meeting and that he plans to attend the council's Feb. 19 meeting to address answer their questions.


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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) -- Republican Mitt Romney will see President Barack Obama a Thursday campaign event in Richmond and raise him with three Virginia rallies in the state's most populous regions on Sunday.
Obama comes to Richmond on Thursday for a rally in a city park. That same day, Romney's vice presidential running mate, Paul Ryan, plans stops in Bristol and Charlottesville. It's part of a two-day, six-state "America Forward" swing.
On Sunday, Romney plans a noon rally in Haymarket in Prince William County, a 4:15 event at the University of Richmond and closes the day with a rally at the Farm Bureau Amphitheater in Virginia Beach.
Polls show Virginia among the last handful of states where the election is a toss-up.


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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) - A man is in custody on suspicion of arson after authorities say he set fire to cardboard inside a baggage claim area at a San Francisco Bay Area airport.
The fire around 3:30 a.m. Friday at Oakland International Airport charred a wall but otherwise caused no damage. Airport spokesman Brian Kidd says there were no passengers in the area at the time, and airport services were not affected.
The fire was put out before fire crews showed up.
Kidd says the man, who was in his 60s, was not a passenger. It was unclear what led him to start the fire.
Alameda County Sheriff's officials described him as a transient and told the Contra Costa Times (http://bit.ly/1m15Icz) he tried to leave on a bus before he was detained.
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Ladies We Love: Melissa Peterman
January 25, 2011 at 10:54 am , by Sonia Harmon
This week CMT premieres its first scripted sitcom, Working Class, about a single mother struggling to provide for her family. Comedienne and actress Melissa Peterman, 39 (who's well known for her role on Reba and for hosting CMT's competition show The Singing Bee), plays Carli, a woman who's funny and endearing, much like Peterman herself. "It's a show you can watch with your kids," she said. "I love that it talks about what many Americans are going through now, living paycheck-to-paycheck—it isn't necessarily a fun subject, but the show deals with it with a sense of hope and a sense of humor. Instead of saying what we don't have, it's about saying look at what we do have."
What makes me a lady: It's my ability to say, "I need help." There is no such thing as supermom—so I ask for help from my family and friends.
Favorite guilty pleasure: Bad candy, like nerds, dots and skittles. And watching The Real Housewives series on Bravo. New York is my favorite but they've all got something that I enjoy.
Three things on my life list: Do a play on Broadway, have Prince sing at my 40th birthday party, and have my son grow up to be happy and healthy with a great sense of humor.
If I could have a super power, it would be: The ability to make skinny jeans not leave marks on my skin when I take them off.
Ladies I admire: Of course, Reba McEntire! Also Carol Burnett, Tina Fey, my mom and Jane Lynch.
Working Class premieres Friday, January 28th at 8 p.m. on CMT.
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By Corbin Hosler
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NORMAN — It wasn't a perfect night for Norman North's soccer teams, but it was close enough. After a pair of decisive victories, both squads are into Friday's quarterfinals.
For the girls, it was easy, with a 5-0 halftime lead allowing them to cruise to a 6-0 win. It was a much tougher start for the boys, who scored an own goal and didn't seize control until late in the first half.
But for both teams, it was enough.
"We're into Friday," girls coach Don Rother said. "And if we come out with the same intensity we did tonight, we'll be ready to play, no matter who it is."
While Friday's quarterfinals had the potential to be a Crosstown Clash all around, it is instead just the boys who face Norman High after Mustang upset the Tigers 1-0 in the first game at NHS. The girls will face off against Mustang at 6 p.m. Friday at North at Bryan Young Field, setting the stage for a Clash on the boys' side at 8 p.m.
In the only regular-season meeting between the two teams on March 12, the Tigers won 1-0 on the back of penalty kicks.
"I want them and the guys want them," coach Geo Claros said. "They're one of the teams that beat us, and we want revenge on those teams. We're a better team than we were then."
Norman North girls 6, Southmoore 0: It was clear that things were going the Timberwolves' way when North's Kali Newman scored. The fact that North scored wasn't unique; the T-Wolves did that six times. What was special was that Newman is the Timberwolves' goalkeeper.
The play — in which the wind made the high-bouncing ball travel quickly through the air before bouncing over the head of Southmoore's goalkeeper, who had come out to the top of the box to meet it — put North on top 3-0 midway through the first half.
"I didn't expect that at all," said Newman, whose punt bounced twice before rolling into the net. "I was hoping that one of the forwards would be able to get a foot on it. But when I saw it bounce over her head I was thinking, 'Oh my gosh, is it really in the back of the net?'"
But North wasn't done, and the Timberwolves didn't need any more flukes to score. They dominated from the start, with Lexi Carroll scoring just four minutes into the contest. She also added another goal in the half as North built a 5-0 halftime lead on its way to a 6-0 win.
The scoring slowed in the second half as Rother cleared the bench. But the longtime coach saw more than enough from his squad to know that they're ready for Friday's matchup with Mustang, which upset Norman High on Tuesday.
"What we did tonight was amazing, to be honest," Rother said. "We came out with very good intensity and put them under a lot of pressure. That's a good team we came out and beat like that."
Norman North boys 4, Yukon 1: The Timberwolves overcame a first-half lull to pull away from Yukon for a 4-1 win.
After coming out attacking and taking a 1-0 lead on a display of hustle and teamwork, the Timberwolves gave it back with an own goal on a miscommunication midway through the first half. That seemed to set the Timberwolves into a funk that lasted until Garrett Gibbs scored on a header with 4:22 left in the first half to put North back on top, and the senior followed it with another goal a minute later to put the T-Wolves firmly in control.
The first goal was especially impressive. Matt Gann made a sliding kick to save the ball from rolling out of bounds near midfield, and Jacob Jerles then ran down the ball and delivered a perfect cross to Jonathan Newton, who finished off the play with the goal.
"We were a little tense at times, especially early on," Claros said, "but we did some nice things. Mostly, it's good to just get a taste of the playoffs. That first game is always tough. Now you can get down to just playing."
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The Number 2 Pencil --a blog for parents and teachers!
Teachers talk a lot. That is what one of my middle school students declared not long ago. He is correct. We do tend to ramble when given the opportunity. There are days when I am guilty of flapping my lips for just a little too long! Thankfully, middle school kids haven't quite mastered the art of polite discretion--"Aww, Mrs. C. can you tell us where you are going with all of this?"
I think my tendency to ramble is the very reason why I gravitate away from the traditional lecture-style of teaching. I know my students will be sound asleep if I dig into a narrative about underlining meanings of the short story, Araby. If I plan my lessons around play--or a project, in teacher-ese, I can pretty much guarantee that my students will be engaged in the chatter; not me!
Yessss. That is what I want to see and hear in my classroom; kids hunched over their group's tables, scrambling for the perfect position to take part in the day's activity. Their investigative whispers evolving to low rumbles. Smiles, laughter, and...."Hey, I get it!"
Research in project-based learning models is prevalent in education today. Funny, I haven't needed to read too much research in my recent years of teaching. I am absolutely SOLD. Sometimes we have to go with what works. Believe me, I used to attend all of the workshops for teachers about the latest prize-winning approaches to learning---remember "whole language"?
My background in child development and cognitive processing kept tugging at me as I began my teaching career. School districts would spend thousands of dollars on state-adopted curriculum while I (and most other teachers) would develop our own games, activities, and lessons to teach the very expensive curriculum! I should have become a curriculum publisher--I would be a millionaire!
Play. It is how children learn. Children process and retain more through play. I can't quote the latest research from an Ivy League professor, but I can tell many a story which support my statements.
My eighth graders needed to learn properties of buoyancy and the contribution of Newton's Laws to the concept. Hmmmm. I could give a study guide with facts to memorize and assign the chapter in the book to read....OR, I could implement a playful activity that engaged the kids, forced critical thinking, encouraged questions, exploration, and discovery.
So it goes, the project, "What Floats Your Boat?" in my 8th grade physical science class created quite a scene. The kids had to design a boat out of aluminum foil and duct tape. It needed to float and hold weight. The boat with that held the most weight "won" an amazing prize. To spruce up the sinking boat theme, one student brought in his violin and played the first two lines of the Titanic theme song as foil vessels went under! It was loud. It was messy. It was a bit chaotic.
My students LEARNED. They had FUN. We extended their learning to in-depth discussion. They problem-solved. Answered questions. Taught their friends. Worked cooperatively. Explained how and why. Will never forget it. They LEARNED. Who needs research.


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DURHAM — After Quinn Cook failed to hit any of his 11 shots against Wake Forest, he went back on the floor and took extra shots after the game. He came back that night, too, and shot some more in an attempt to clear his head. And then he received an extra mental boost from Mason Plumlee, who was the first one to text him after his tough shooting game.
He just told me, youre a great shooter, just keep shooting, we believe in you, Cook said. For your best player to tell you that, thats the ultimate confidence builder.
Cook game back and scored a career-high 27 points in Dukes 68-40 win against Clemson. Cook finished 12-of-16 from the floor, a night-and-day difference from his 0-for-11 performance against the Deacons.
You obviously think about it, but the next time in practice you have to move on, Cook said. Great shooters always move on to the next shot.
Not many shots were falling for either team in the first half, as Duke led 25-10. Clemson (8-6, 0-2 ACC) made just three first-half field goals and scored 10 total points, tied for the second lowest output for an opponent during the Mike Krzyzewski era. The Tigers shot 3-of-25 from the field, or 12 percent.
The Blue Devils (15-0, 2-0) struggled, too, shooting 9-of-31 (29 percent) from the field in the first half, a season low. But Duke rebounded with its best shooting half of the season, going 18-of-25 (72 percent). Twenty of those points came from Cook.
Ryan Kelly, who had been averaging 20 points in Dukes past two games, single-handedly outscored the Tigers in the first half with 12 points. But he did not play in the second half after re-injuring his right foot, the same foot he sprained over the holiday break. Its also the same foot that caused him to miss the ACC and NCAA tournaments last season. Krzyzewski didnt know the extent of the injury after the game.
The trio of Josh Hairston, Amile Jefferson and Alex Murphy filled in for Kelly, and Krzyzewski was pleased with the play of all three. One area where Duke sorely missed Kelly was against the press, as he normally inbounds the ball. Plumlee struggled in that role, turning it over several times in the second half as Clemson went on an 8-0 run. Tyler Thornton hit a 3-pointer to put Duke back ahead 37-22.
Plumlee finished with eight points, 13 rebounds 10 of which came in the first half when Clemson couldnt buy a bucket five assists and six turnovers. Its the first time he was held below double digits this season. Plumlee has had his three lowest offensive outputs of the year in Dukes last three games.
The credit for shutting down Plumlee goes to Clemsons Devin Booker, who finished with 12 total points on 5-of-13 shooting and 15 rebounds. Krzyzewski considered the matchup a wash, and that, in his mind, was a win for Duke.
Booker is their best player, Krzyzewski said. If Booker doesnt have a dominant performance, we have a better chance of winning. Thats how I evaluate it.
Krzyzewski reiterated after the game that Plumlee is Dukes best player, even when he isnt scoring at the rate he normally averages (18.4 points per game). Plumlee was still rebounding and playing great defense, Krzyzewski said, and his scoring is a plus. Duke has no shortage of options in that department.
We did a reasonably good job on (Seth) Curry, a reasonably good job on Plumlee, a good job on (Rasheed) Sulaimon. The problem is that you just keep going, Clemson coach Brad Brownell said. Thats why theyre so good. They have so many weapons.
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Democrats were poised to gain control of the Bergen County Freeholder Board for the first time in two years, with Tracy Zur and Steve Tanelli leading their Republican opponents by more than 30,000 votes.
With 98.93 percent of ballots tallied, the Democratic pair overwhelmed Republican incumbent Robert Hermansen and running mate, Margaret "Peg" Watkins.
Although several thousand ballots still need to be counted, the Republicans have conceded the race, northjersey.com reported.
Unofficial data had Zur and Tanelli ahead by about 30,000 votes as of 11:43 p.m. Tanelli, a popular local councilman from North Arlington, checked in with 27.5 percent of the vote. His running mate, Zur, a former prosecutor and county judge from Franklin Lakes, took 26.7 percent, according to the data.
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Green Party candidates Joseph Pezillo and Edmund Fanning each had about 1 percent of the vote.
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For lovers of big band music, the West Virginia Jazz Orchestra's concerts are "don't miss" events. This year, the WVJO will perform its holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 17 at Greenbrier Valley Theatre in Lewisburg.
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For reservations, contact GVT's box office at 304-645-3838 or at www.gvtheatre.org. Greenbrier Valley Theatre is at 113 E. Washington St., Lewisburg.