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BT Powerhouse - All Posts A Big Ten Basketball Blog. Your top source for all things Big Ten basketball related. http://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/48027/btpower-fave.png 2014-09-01T08:26:42-05:00 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/rss/current/ 2014-09-01T08:26:42-05:00 2014-09-01T08:26:42-05:00 2017 three-star SF Connor McCaffery commits to Iowa
Fran McCaffery lands a highly touted 2017 recruit -- his son.

Fran McCaffery and the Iowa Hawkeyes picked up a big-time recruit over the weekend, and McCaffery didn't even have to leave his home to do the recruiting. Class of 2017 three-star small forward Connor McCaffery, who is Fran's son, announced Saturday he would be playing for his father at Iowa. Connor becomes Iowa's first commit in the Class of 2017.

McCaffery is currently the 52nd best player in the Class of 2017, and the best player in the state of Iowa. His high school team is coming off a state championship season in which he was a solid player across the board, averaging 6.1 points per game, 4.5 assists per game, and 2.4 rebounds per game. As his film shows, he has good range, and a high basketball IQ which is to be expected of the son of a coach.

 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/9/1/6091703/2017-three-star-sf-connor-mccaffery-commits-to-iowa RobertONeill31 2014-08-31T10:29:58-05:00 2014-08-31T10:29:58-05:00 2014 FIBA World Cup: Big Ten Players In The 2014 FIBA World Cup
Take a look at how the Big Ten is represented in the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

Though the FIBA World Cup pales in comparison to both the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics, it's still an exciting and interesting event. With many of the top NBA players sitting out like Kevin Durant and LeBron James, more roster spots become available, which means you get to watch many different players compete. With this in mind, let's take a look at some of the Big Ten players that will be playing in the FIBA World Cup this year.

Just a few thoughts before we dive in the list. First, remember that due to the unequal playing field in international basketball, making a FIBA roster often has more to do with being born in a underperforming country than actually having to do with quality of play. A good example is a player like Trey Burke. Burke was drafted in the 1st Round of the 2013 NBA Draft and made the Team USA Select Team this year. Burke did not make the Team USA roster this year, but if he had been born in a different country, there's probably a good chance he makes their team. Obviously, this is a flawed comparison and who knows what would happen if these players grew up somewhere else, but it's just something to keep in mind as you look at total player numbers.

The other thing to keep in mind is that by the 2018 FIBA World Cup, you will probably see these numbers grow. Not only has the Big Ten been dominating college basketball the last few years, but the conference has been putting a lot of pro talent into the NBA, which is a good sign for making these type of teams.

With no further delay, here are the Big Ten players in the 2014 FIBA World Cup.

Big Ten Players In The 2014 FIBA World Cup

New Zealand

Kirk Penney - Wisconsin

 Tai Webster - Nebraska

Puerto Rico

Jorge Diaz - Nebraska

Senegal

Hamady N'Diaye - Rutgers

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 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/31/6089831/big-ten-players-in-the-2014-fiba-world-cup Thomas Beindit 2014-08-31T07:00:03-05:00 2014-08-31T07:00:03-05:00 Purdue's 2014-15 Big Ten Schedule Breakdown
With the conference schedule now released, we take a look at how things look for the Boilers as they try to claw their way out of the Big Ten basement.

The Boilermakers have suffered back to back disappointing seasons and ended up finishing last year in the Big Ten cellar. Now with another sizable recruiting class and a handful of returning players, the Boilers look to bounce back and try to get back to the NCAA Tournament. If they want to make it to the postseason in 2015 it'll require more than five wins this year in Big Ten play. With that being said, let's took a look at the Purdue conference schedule.

Purdue's 2014-15 Big Ten Schedule

 Date	 H/A	 Opponent

 12/31/14	 H	 Minnesota

 01/03/15	 H	 Michigan

 01/07/15	 A	 Wisconsin

 01/10/15	 H	 Maryland

 01/17/15	 A	 Penn State

 01/21/15	 A	 Illinois

 01/24/15	 H	 Iowa

 01/28/15	 H	 Indiana

 01/31/15	 A	 Northwestern

 02/04/15	 H	 Ohio State

 02/07/15	 A	 Minnesota

 02/12/15	 A	 Rutgers

 02/15/15	 H	 Nebraska

 02/19/15	 A	 Indiana

 02/26/15	 H	 Rutgers

 03/01/15	 A	 Ohio State

 03/04/15	 A	 Michigan State

 03/07/15	 H	 Illinois

Home Only: Michigan, Maryland, Iowa, Nebraska
Away Only: Wisconsin, Northwestern, Michigan State, Penn State
Both: Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio State, Rutgers

Looking at the schedule and there's some nice things for the Boilers and some not-so-nice scheduling quirks. On one hand it's definitely advantageous (to say the least) to only play Michigan, Maryland, Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan State once. Also, getting the first four of those teams at Mackey and drawing lowly Rutgers twice will help Purdue in their attempt to improve their win total this year. However, they also only play two of the other worst Big Ten teams (Northwestern, Penn State) once, both of which are on the road in arenas they struggle at. They also get Wisconsin and Michigan State both on the road while having to face a dangerous Ohio State team twice.

The schedule starts off pretty strongly and closes out with another difficult stretch. Considering Purdue's recent struggles it's not particularly beneficial to start off the season with Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin and Maryland. if Purdue stumbles out of the gate they may knock themselves out of the postseason race before the end of January.

The middle of the schedule is a bit more manageable thanks to facing off against Penn State, Northwestern and Rutgers twice here, but a crucial stretch to close versus Ohio State, Michigan State and Illinois could be tricky if the Boilermakers need to pick up some wins at the end of the regular season. Of course if Purdue is a bubble team at the beginning of March this stretch will provide plenty of opportunities for quality wins...or tough losses that could knock them out entirely if they're still alive at that point.

Assuming a .500 record gets you into the postseason, with Purdue possibly needing a 10-8 mark thanks to a tough draw in Maui and a few tough non-conference opponents (placed around a group of cupcakes that will kill the SOS), it's going to take some notable improvement on offense for Purdue to make the jump. The Big Ten was extremely unpredictable last year but there are definitely plenty of winning games in the middle of the schedule. The previously mentioned opening stretch will be pivotal though as starting off 1-3 or 0-4 could be detrimental to turning it around this year. Purdue does get three of their first four Big Ten games at home, though, and if they could knock off Minnesota, Michigan or Maryland in Mackey it could be a nice resume-building victory.

Purdue collapsed down the stretch last season but it looks like the middle of the season will be far more manageable this year. If Purdue can start off 2-2 in conference play and add a win in their closing three games, it would mean they'd need six or seven wins in the middle of the season to try to get back to the NCAA Tournament. With Rutgers on the schedule twice, as well as Penn State and Northwestern, Purdue should be capable of racking up some wins. One would like to believe this team can compete with the likes of Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska, but Purdue has been plagued with streaky play based heavily around their recent success (or lack thereof). That makes the opening especially important as the team is more likely to pack it in if they get off to a rough start.

All in all the schedule is friendly enough that Purdue will definitely not be in the cellar again in 2015. The question is will Purdue be able to finally achieve some consistency. This team is fully capable of winning nine or ten games, but their recent woes have me believing a 8-10 mark is a far more likely ceiling this year. The end result will ultimately depend on if Purdue can produce a more consistent product throughout the season, but I think at least seven wins for Purdue this year and a solid chance of finishing towards the middle of the pack.
 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/31/6088967/purdues-2014-15-big-ten-schedule-breakdown-college-basketball Bryan Steedman 2014-08-29T16:29:43-05:00 2014-08-29T16:29:43-05:00 Breaking Down Indiana's Non-Conference Schedule
It took a lot longer than most schools, but Indiana finally released its non-conference schedule today. It appears much tougher than a year ago and a former Hoosier coach will make an appearance in Bloomington.

The Indiana Hoosier basketball non-conference schedule was finally released today, even though much of it had been previously leaked or announced. So how does the schedule look this year? I try to break it down below.

Date

Home / Away

Opponent

11/10

Home (Exhibition)

Indianapolis

11/14

Home

Mississippi Valley State

11/17

Home

Texas Southern

11/20

Home

SMU

11/22

Home

Lamar

11/24

Home

Eastern Washington

11/28

Home

UNC-Greensboro

12/2

Home (B1G / ACC Challenge)

Pittsburgh

12/6

Home

Savannah State

12/9

Neutral (Jimmy V Classic)

Louisville

12/13

Home

Grand Canyon University

12/20

Neutral (Crossroads Classic)

Butler

12/22

Home

New Orleans

12/27

Neutral

Georgetown

The first item of note is the second regular season game - Texas Southern. This might not sound like much, but when you consider the fact that their current head coach is Mike Davis - it takes on a whole new meaning. Coach Davis was at the helm for the most successful season of the 2000s when he took the Hoosiers to the National Title game which ended in a loss to Maryland. After struggling for several seasons after that, he was let go under heavy pressure from the Hoosier fan base, many of which didn't think he deserved the job in the first place, and Kelvin Sampson was brought in. We all know how that turned out. It will be interesting to see what the reaction to the introduction of Davis is like at Assembly Hall. Will he be cheered for his efforts in Bloomington or booed? That will likely be debated on message boards from now until tip-off.

Next up for the Hoosiers is Southern Methodist University and Coach Larry Brown. This game would have been a lot bigger if Emmanuel Mudiay hadn't decided to forgo college for a $1.2M contract in China. He was the nation's #1 point guard and SMU likely would have been at least a Top 10 team with him on the roster. While they will still be good, and probably ranked, the game certainly lost a bit of its luster with Mudiay's decision. For a November game though - this is a drastic improvement for season ticket holders compared to last season.

The Hoosiers then play three more fluff games at home before the next high major opponent comes to town in the form of Pittsburgh in the B1G / ACC Challenge. Pittsburgh is also likely to be ranked or very close to ranked to start the season, so this should be another decent challenge to start a very challenging month of the Hoosier schedule. Jaime Dixon coached teams will always be tough and he will certainly develop a game plan to force the Hoosiers to win the game inside if he can.

A week later, and after one more fluff game, Indiana takes on rival Louisville in Madison Square Garden. This is a matchup most fans would like to see annually which hasn't happened yet. Louisville will also be very good again this year and MSG could be a very pro Louisville environment although there are plenty of Hoosier fans on the East Coast as well. While the Hoosiers, once again, do not play a true road game in the non-conference schedule - this could be as close as they get to that.

Over the course of the next two weeks, Indiana will take on Grand Canyon University - which I didn't even know was an actual school, a likely downtrodden Butler team who will have former Hoosier Austin Etherington on the bench in his transfer year, and New Orleans - who won't pose any threat. The non-conference schedule will then end with another challenge and another visit to Madison Square Garden to play Georgetown. Indiana knocked off the Hoyas 82-72 a couple seasons ago in the Barclays Center and will try to repeat that performance in MSG.

Overall, the schedule is clearly an upgrade from last season - but there still isn't a true road game which I think could help prepare the team for the rigors of the Big Ten Conference. Season ticket holders will get to see a couple of high major programs this year in SMU and Pittsburgh and while that may not appease everyone, I am not sure how many more high majors you would want to schedule. It would be nice to play some other local schools like Xavier, Cincinnati, Dayton, Indiana State, etc - but there are so many conflicts to making that work these days, it is likely more of a dream than reality. Obviously, most people around college basketball would like to see Kentucky back on the schedule as well, but both parties seem to be very far apart on that still.

As far as predictions going into the B1G slate? I could see the Hoosiers going 11-2 with a loss against Louisville and then one more loss out of the SMU, Pittsburgh, and Georgetown. I do not foresee the lack of a true big man playing much of a role until B1G play arrives, and that might help build confidence over the course of the first 13 games. Given my B1G conference prediction of 10-8, this would put Indiana at 21-10 overall and in good shape to make the NCAA Tournament. Now the question is - can the Hoosiers pull it off?
 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/29/6084421/breaking-down-indianas-non-conference-schedule Scott Manning 2014-08-29T12:00:03-05:00 2014-08-29T12:00:03-05:00 Ohio State's 2014-15 Big Ten Conference Schedule Breakdown
With the Big Ten conference schedule now released, we take a look at how things look for the Buckeyes.

After the 2013-14 season, the Buckeyes are looking to recover after being upset by Dayton in the Round of 64 in the NCAA Tournament. The Flyers beat the Buckeyes in dramatic fashion, leaving many in the Buckeye fanbase in shock. After the upset, many have overlooked some major accomplishments for last year for Ohio State and the potential to take a step forward in the coming year. A lot will depend on their performance in the conference slate. With the release of the conference schedule, let's take a look at how things stand for Ohio State in 2014-15:

Ohio State's 2014-15 Big Ten Schedule

Date

Home / Away

Opponent

12/30
 	 Home
Iowa

1/3

Home

Illinois

1/6

Away

Minnesota

1/10

Away

Indiana

1/13

Home

Michigan

1/17

Away

Iowa

1/22
 	 Away
Northwestern

1/25
 	 Home
Indiana

1/29
 	 Home
Maryland

2/4
 	 Away
Purdue

2/8
 	 Away
Rutgers

2/11

Home
 	 Penn State

2/14

Away
 	 Michigan State

2/22

Away
 	 Michigan

2/26

Home
 	 Nebraska

3/1

Home
 	 Purdue

3/4

Away
 	 Penn State

3/8

Home
 	 Wisconsin

To better summarize the above - here is how the B1G Schedule breaks down:

Home only: Illinois, Maryland, Nebraska, Wisconsin
Away only: Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Rutgers
Both: Iowa, Indiana, Michigan, Penn State, Purdue

The Buckeyes open up with a pretty challenging open slate. Unfortunately for Ohio State, much of their performance in the Big Ten will be determined by these opening 6 games. Some may disagree with that assessment, but once you look at the opening games, it makes sense. The Buckeyes get an even home-away split through their first 6 games, but none of these games are out of reach. Realistically, Ohio State can win every one of these games and will likely be favored in the majority of these games. Add in that every one of these 6 teams looks like a quality squad and you could literally have an NCAA bid locked up by Game 6 of the Big Ten season - or be very close. On the flip side, if OSU struggles against teams like Indiana or Minnesota and loses some home games to a team like Illinois or Iowa and it could be a strong sign of a rough slate. OSU really needs to at least go 3-3 in this slate and to truly compete in the Big Ten, the team probably needs to go 4-2 or 5-1. This is the kind of segment that should set the real expectations for the rest of the season.

The next 6 game series is much different from the first. Every one of OSU's first 6 conference games are challenging, but the next 6 are very manageable. They do face some interesting teams like Indiana and Maryland, but they get both at home. In fact, 3 of these 6 games will be in Columbus and the remaining 3 are against Northwestern, Purdue, and Rutgers. If you're talking about winnable road games in the Big Ten, you can't ask for much better than that. None of these games are guaranteed, but if OSU drops anything more than a game out in this segment, fans should probably get concerned. The only teams here that are even near the talent level of OSU are Indiana and Maryland and, again, the Buckeyes get both at home. If OSU wants to be a real Big Ten and NCAA contender, these are games the team needs to win.

2014-15 B1G Preview
  BTP's full preview of the 2014-15 season including conference, team, schedule, and recruiting breakdowns.

Following the second segment, this is the part of the year where things get very tough. OSU opens with a tricky, but manageable first 6 games and then follows that with a very manageable next 6 games. The final 6 are going to be tough. There's just no getting around it here. The Buckeyes can get in position for the NCAA Tournament and a solid seed through its first 12 conference games, but this is where you are going to find out whether OSU is just a good team or is really a team that can compete for the big accomplishments.

The home-away split is equal in this last segment, but with road games at Michigan, MSU, and Penn State, it's not crazy to see OSU losing at least 2 and perhaps even 3 just in those games. Add in Nebraska and Wisconsin at home and it's really not hard to see OSU finishing at 2-4 or maybe even 1-5 in conference play. Will that happen? Probably not, but it's certainly not unprecedented. OSU lost on the road to Michigan, MSU, Nebraska, and Penn State last season and with Wisconsin looking like a very real Final Four contender, none of these games are given. Ohio State could certainly win a good hunk of these games and maybe even finish with a winning record in the team's final 6 games, but it's just tough to see that here. This will one of the toughest segments for any Big Ten team.

Ohio State could very likely be one of the best teams in the conference next year and run through much of these schedule with their elite talent, but the team is going to face some major challenges along the way. If the Buckeyes can start hot, they could set themselves up for an epic finish over the last third of the conference season. The way I look at things now, I would guess Ohio State finishes somewhere around 11-7 in the Big Ten this year. That may seem a big low, but it's really the depth of the conference and the major challenges facing the team. Of course, things are never set in stone before the year starts, so what are your predictions?
 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/29/6075711/ohio-states-2014-15-big-ten-conference-schedule-breakdown Thomas Beindit 2014-08-29T07:00:03-05:00 2014-08-29T07:00:03-05:00 Breaking Down Michigan State's Non-Conference Schedule
Three showcases head the non-conference season for Sparty

Tom Izzo has always been the type of coach to challenge his teams in the non-conference portion of the season. Throughout the years people have come to respect him and the MSU program for it because of all the success it's brought the Spartans in the Big Ten Conference season as well as the NCAA tournament. This year is no different as Michigan State has entered into a couple of showcase tournaments and other challenging games. Let's take a closer look at the big games and hurdles the Spartans will be facing to start the 2014-2015 campaign.

Champions Classic Doubleheader: Michigan State returns to the venue that treated them well a year ago in the inaugural showcase event. The Spartans defeated then number one Kentucky 78-74 in a game that catapulted them to atop the college basketball rankings to kick start the year. This year's game features another basketball blue blood as Duke will roll into the United Center with a team that, on paper, looks as good as Kentucky did a season ago. Unfortunately for Sparty, with the losses of Keith Appling and Adreian Payne to graduation, as well as Gary Harris to the NBA and Kenny Kaminski to a dismissal, this year's team will head into Chicago with much more to prove. Duke boasts a stellar freshman class led by point guard Trey Lyles and the nation's top center prospect in Jahlil Okafor. Most experts have Duke as one of the top three to four teams in the country to begin the year. That's not to say Michigan State will be any slouch, Tom Izzo is far too good of a coach for that. A starting five that looks like Matt Costello and Gavin Schilling up front, Brendan Dawson and Denzel Valentine on the wings and Travis Trice running the point looks very formidable. However, the Spartans will need Alvin Ellis to take a big leap for his sophomore year as well as the incoming freshman class to make an impact off the bench if they look to have the depth going forward.

2014-15 B1G Preview
   BTP's full preview of the 2014-15 season including conference, team, schedule, and recruiting breakdowns.

Orlando Classic: The weekend following the Champions Classic, Michigan State will head down to Florida and play in a loaded Orlando Classic eight-team tournament. The tournament features heavy weight Kansas on the other side of the bracket, led by ESPN's 2nd ranked recruit in the country, Cliff Alexander. Assuming the Spartans get by Rider in the knockout stage they will face either Georgia Tech or Marquette, two traditionally good programs. The only other team MSU could run into is Tennessee, however, it would take a pretty good early season upset of Kansas for the Volunteers to advance to the title game.

Big Ten/ACC Challenge: The final headline game that Tom Izzo and the Michigan State Spartans get to play in the non-conference comes in the form of the storied Big Ten/ACC challenge. The draw leaves MSU headed down to South Bend, Indiana to take on a Notre Dame program that is participating in its first season as a member of the ACC. Notre Dame joined Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Louisville in making the switch from the Big East to the Atlantic Coast Conference as part of 2012's big conference realignment. A great matchup every time the Spartans and Fighting Irish take the gridiron, it should be another intriguing game when they move it to the hardwood on December 3rd.

Spartan fans have much to look forward to from the get go with this program. Michigan State is loaded up with the basketball heavyweights once again as they continue to prove to its fans and this country that they are among the elite programs in America. In case you ever forget, Tom Izzo reminds us every year when the schedules get released.
 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/29/6071631/michigan-state-spartans-basketball-2014-2015-non-conference-schedule AndyCreal 2014-08-28T12:00:03-05:00 2014-08-28T12:00:03-05:00 Wisconsin 2014-15 Schedule Breakdown
We finally know who the Badgers will play next season! It's gonna be tough in the non-conference, but not too bad in the B1G.

The Badgers should be feeling pretty darn good about their schedule for next season. The Big Ten released all schedules last Thursday, and while the Badgers have a challenging non-conference slate, things could be a lot worse for their conference battles.

A fancy and clean version of the whole schedule is right HERE for your perusal.

For my more detailed non-conference takes, I wrote this a few weeks ago. While little of importance has changed, we now know exactly what will go down. Their first 5 games will be at home, starting with UW-Parkside and Northern Kentucky. Both should be a breeze. UT-Chattanooga's tallest player is 6'8", so the Badgers shouldn't have a problem destroying the Mocs (apparently that's short for Mockingbird - read about the rich history of their name here).

Next, UW-Green Bay and Boise State come to Madison. Last season, UW-GB was 75th and Boise State was 79th in the final Kenpom ranking, so both will bring solid squads. However, Green Bay no longer has 7'1" center Alec Brown to protect the inside. Without him, the Badgers should take care of the Phoenix. Boise State had a great offense last season, led by Derrick Marks and Anthony Drmic. That's a game that could get interesting. I would be surprised if the Badgers blow that one, but do not sleep on the Broncos.

Then, the hard part. The Battle 4 Atlantis and Duke. This handy-dandy tweet explains who the Badgers could face at Paradise Island.

ICYMI here's the bracket for the #Battle4Atlantis. #Badgers take on UAB in opener. pic.twitter.com/Guwi79hcjG

— Wisconsin Basketball (@BadgerMBB) August 6, 2014

Those are some historically great teams, and Wisconsin will be tested. But thankfully, Wisconsin won't be playing any of those teams on the road. They'll either be at a neutral side in Atlantis (although I hear the mermaids are big Oklahoma fans) or at home against Duke. Right now, we just don't know how Duke's freshman class will adapt to the college game. Because of that, it's hard to make any predictions. Don't worry, as we'll cover that in thorough detail when the time comes.

After that, they travel to Milwaukee to play Marquette and UW-Milwaukee and eventually travel out west to play California. On December 28, they wrap up their non-conference slate by hosting Buffalo on December 31. Ultimately, I struggle to see them repeating last season and going undefeated in the non-con. I think the Battle 4 Atlantis could trip them up and Duke will be Duke. I'm predicting 1 loss in the non-conference. I don't know when or where that loss will come, but think that they'll go down at least once.

At long last, Big Ten play begins. First, let's see who they play twice (both home and away).

Penn State (Home - 12/31; Away - 2/18)

Northwestern (Home - 2/7; Away - 1/4)

Nebraska (Home - 1/15; Away - 2/10)

Iowa (Home - 1/20; Away - 1/31)

Minnesota (Home - 2/21; Away - 3/5)

That's a fantastic draw. To only play teams like Indiana, Michigan, Michigan State, and Ohio State once is a major coup for next season. Don't get me wrong, Iowa and Nebraska have strong teams and Minnesota is always a tough rivalry game. But Penn State and Northwestern are significantly easier than some other Big Ten teams.

As always, the Badgers' conference schedule ebbs and flows in terms of easiness. They'll start soft by playing a murder's row of Penn State, Northwestern, Purdue and Rutgers to start. But once the halfway point of January hits, the Badgers enter a tough stretch. They host Nebraska and Iowa and then travel to Michigan and Iowa. Wisconsin beat both Michigan and Iowa on the road last season, but the back-to-back nature of those games could give them a fright. For what it's worth, the Badgers fell into their rut in mid-to-late January last season. Could it happen again?

February also fluctuates between easy and hard. They host both Indiana and Northwestern to begin the month, then travel to Nebraska. Both the Indiana and Nebraska will be on ESPN's Super Tuesday, and could be tough.The game I'm most looking forward to will be at Maryland at the end of the month. Maryland crowds are notoriously loud and crazy, and now that they're in the Big Ten, they'll be looking for a new rival. No better team to choose from than a Final Four-caliber team. I hope Wisconsin-Maryland blossoms into a fun rivalry, so that could be the beginning of an era.

Things don't get any easier as the regular season ends. They host Michigan State, then head on the road to Minnesota and Ohio State to wrap it all up. While that's a challenging finale, Badger fans should be thankful that their conference schedule isn't that bad. Yes, road games at Michigan, Nebraska, Maryland and Ohio State won't be easy, but things could be worse.

Expectations are high in Madison, but the Badgers' schedule is very manageable. If they can survive Atlantis, late January and early March with minimal damage, they'll be in great shape for the NCAA Tournament.
 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/28/6067269/college-basketball-wisconsin-2014-15-big-10-schedule-breakdown Kevin Dlugos 2014-08-28T07:00:02-05:00 2014-08-28T07:00:02-05:00 Does 2014-15 Wisconsin Have A Weakness?
The Badgers are an early favorite to win the B1G and possibly return to their second Final Four in as many seasons. Is there anything standing in their way? Well...maybe.

It may seem like college basketball will never come back, but lo and behold, Wisconsin's annual Red/White Scrimmage is on October 26th. That's only two months from now!

Anyways, the Badgers are a popular pick to win the Big Ten championship this season and with four out of five starters returning (and the reigning B1G Freshman of the Year too) Wisconsin is one of a handful of teams that could make a Final Four run.

It is tough to look at Wisconsin and find any weaknesses heading into this year, but if you dig a little deeper there are some areas of concern. Their field goal percentage could be improved (45.9% last year, good for 86th in country) and they could always hit the offensive glass a little harder (217th in the nation, but not really an area of focus for UW as they are more concerned with getting back on defense), but these aren't the real problems facing the Badgers this year.

The Badgers only lost one major contributor from last season, three-point specialist and surprisingly great rebounder, Ben Brust. He shot 39.3% from distance last year, which was third best on the team (Zach Bohannon was first at 2-for-3, while Josh Gasser was second, shooting 43.1%) and was first on the team in attempts (244) and makes (96, which was 49 more than Gasser made).

Wisconsin is a team that historically had relied on making a butt-load of three pointers, and this past year they attempted the 15th most in the country, so losing Brust is going to be a big hole to fill. However, there are people lined up that could take some of the pressure off of Gasser to make all the three pointers. Sam Dekker shot nearly 40% from three during his freshman season, but that dipped to 32.6% in his sophomore campaign. There will be some progression back towards the mean for Dekker, and after a summer growth spurt and confidence boosting summer camp run he should be the guy the Badgers look to for outside scoring.

The nice thing about Wisconsin is that all of the players on the court (except for Nigel Hayes) are a threat to score from three, even starting center Frank Kaminsky (who continues the long Wisconsin tradition of enormous white dudes that can drain threes). While Brust was the main sniper, a committee of Badgers should be able to shoulder the scoring load from beyond the arc. Sophomore guard Bronson Koenig should also be a guy that gets more shots this year, and hopefully after another year of practice he improves his long distance stroke.

As I was writing this, it has become quite clear to me that Wisconsin should not have many weaknesses this year. The only thing that could derail a historic season is injury (*knocks on wood*) or Godzilla attack (*prepares Godzilla shelter*). If the Badgers can find a couple of guys to make a few more three pointers, they should be the most complete team in the B1G and one of the most complete teams in the country.
 http://www.btpowerhouse.com/2014/8/28/6071997/2014-2015-wisconsin-badgers-basketball-weakness-traevon-jackson-sam-dekker-frank-kaminsky-bo-ryan Drew Hamm


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Crossbow sound created for a computer game. Made of real recordings of a bow and flying arrows.
An arrow being shot as part of my iPad game Knights vs Knightesses (http://versuspad.com). This sound is a simulation.
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Before chaos ensued, Karin Sheehy of Elgin recalled that the 2013 Boston Marathon was a beautiful day, perfect for running.
"I was very pleased with my best Boston finish yet," she said. "After the explosions, I remember how, for all the chaos that was going on, it was eerily quiet. Just blocks from the finish line on a normally celebratory day, all you could hear was a constant chorus of sirens."
Despite what happened in Boston, two weeks after the marathon, Sheehy ran a large race in Chicago — without hesitation.
"Runners are a resilient, strong-minded and bodied lot. Nothing deters us," she said.
So Monday's race will be her fourth Boston Marathon and tenth marathon run in the last six-and-a-half years.
As for why she's headed East once more — with her mother and husband for support — Sheehy said, "Because it's Boston and they have great beer. Seriously, though, even before the events of last year, I thoroughly loved running this marathon and take great pride in having run fast enough to qualify for this race. Being the world's oldest marathon there is such prestige and tradition there."
This year, there also are new and extra precautions being taken. Sheehy mentioned that runners are extremely limited now as to what they are allowed to bring on the bus to the starting line in Hopkinton, as well as the size of the items they bring. Runners also are not allowed to check their gear at the starting line as they have in the past.
"They have increased police security as well as added many cameras along the course," she said. However, as I mentioned before, runners are resilient, it will all be fine! Just as flying was right after the September 11th attacks — I was a United flight attendant when that occurred — the Boston Marathon course will be the safest place on Earth Monday."
As for what makes the effort worth it, Sheehy said, "From the locals who volunteer and line the streets to cheer, to all the runners and the elite athletes who covet the laurel wreath placed on the winners head, it is a crowd and atmosphere like no other," Sheehy added.
"I wanted so much to race again this year because I feel there is a celebration to be had that we were denied last year and I simply just love this race and this place."
"The runners high is a real thing, and I enjoy the ride," Sheehy said.
"After a couple days, when I'm home I usually decompress simply by going about my normal mommy duties, nothing in particular or special."


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IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwired) -- 03/12/14 -- SecureAuth, a leading provider of 2-Factor Access Control, today announced its award as the Best Mobile Identity, Safeguard, and Security Solution from the Global Mobile Awards 2014. From a single platform, SecureAuth IdP provides strong authentication, single sign-on, and identity management (IdM) services for mobile users and mobile devices, ranking it number one within the Best Mobile Technology category.
The announcement was made during the Global World Congress in Barcelona, Spain on February 25. SecureAuth IdP was commended by the judges as, "An excellent, successful approach to enterprise user authentication, and a solution to problems that enterprises are desperate to solve."
"It is an honor to be recognized for having the most innovative and secure mobile product on the market," commented Craig Lund, Chief Executive Officer, SecureAuth Corporation. "We have strived to create an efficient solution that secures and controls access while still upholding mobile convenience."
SecureAuth has excelled in mobile security technology, with developments like device fingerprinting, mobile token registration, and native mobile application two-factor authentication and single sign-on.
SecureAuth is demonstrating its award-winning mobile security solution at the Interop Conference March 31 - April 4, 2014 at booth 761. Please contact Gina Ray to schedule editorial briefings at the event.
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Bulgaria's Suicide Rate 'among Highest in Europe' - Experts
Bulgaria's suicide rate is among the highest in Europe, local experts alarmed on Monday.
Speaking at a conference in the Black Sea city of Burgas, psychologists named poverty and stress as the main reasons behind the suicide wave that shocked the Balkan country recently.
The psychologists urged Bulgarian citizens to seek professional help whenever they start feeling depressed, noting that Bulgarians rarely turn to psychologists for help.
Last Monday, a nationwide suicide prevention campaign was launched in EU's poorest member state.
A total of six people set themselves on fire in EU's poorest member state over the last month. Four of them passed away.
In addition to self-immolation, a suicide wave seems to have invaded Bulgaria with daily reports about people hanging themselves, jumping for bridges and high-story buildings, and throwing themselves under trains, among others.
- » Director of Sofia Regional Health Inspectorate Dismissed
- » Bulgaria's Health Minister Halts BGN 30 M of Procurement
- » Young Bulgarian Doctors Stage Symbolic Protest Carrying Suitcases
- » Childhood Obesity in Bulgaria Growing at Alarming Rate
- » New Medical Standards To Be Introduced for Bulgaria's GPs
- » WHO Declares Ebola Outbreak 'International Public Health Emergency'
It is NOT amongst the highest in Europe. This is smoke being blown by a group of people seeking attention. It is bad, but not as bad as THEY say.
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2 Belgium 53.5
4 Lithuania 31.6
9 Slovenia 21.8
10 Hungary 21.7
15 Croatia 19.7
16 Serbia and Montenegro 19.5
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18 Latvia 17.5
20 Finland 16.8
23 Poland 15.4
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month, learn more about recommendations here. For those of you in the healthcare or educational industry, I am sure that these desktop calendars will be a nice conversation starter. Or you could choose between one of the cutest puppies we have seen in a while or a stealth tiger shark.
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The positive correlation between equities and corporate bonds may be breaking down, signaling a more volatile, but still profitable new phase in the five-year-old bull market for stocks
The European Central Bank is preparing a package of policy options for its June meeting, including cuts in all its interest rates and targeted measures aimed at boosting lending to small- and mid-sized firms
As market expectations for unconventional policy options like quantitative easing from the ECB gather momentum, attention is shifting toward what this may look like
Analysis: It is as if we have failed to learn the mistakes of the pre-crisis world and are, therefore, damned to repeat them
While analysts at Bank of America Merrill Lynch have no doubt that the unravelling of QE presents risks for emerging markets, but they have serious doubts that QE can be considered a credible driver of emerging markets in the past few years, or what will drive them in the future
The U.S. Federal Reserve trimmed its aggressive bond-buying program on Wednesday but sought to temper the long-awaited move by suggesting its key interest rate would stay at rock bottom even longer than previously promised
Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz's remarks appear to diverge from a recent statement by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty that the U.S. should never have adopted the policy and should exit it as quickly as possible
Flaherty's comments raise questions about how Canada would respond if the global economy faced a shock such as a U.S. default, because the Bank of Canada lists quantitative easing as one of the policies it can follow
Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty said he's not a supporter of the U.S. Federal Reserve's bond-purchase program and thinks the U.S. should exit from quantitative easing as "quickly as they can"
Here's the definitive Federal Reserve Q&A, answering all your questions shame free
Professional archaeologists such as Grant Aylesworth have become a crucial part of the permitting process on natural resource projects
It's almost fall, which means tech companies are gearing up to release their newest products. Here is what to expect
We're pumpkin obsessed: U.S. pumpkin-flavoured sales jumped 14% to about US$308M in 2013 — helping push pumpkin prices up 11%
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45 years later, Virginia is for Lovers is one of the most highly recognized tourism slogans in the world! Join us for a 2-day interactive event that will help you incorporate the Virginia is for Lovers brand in your marketing strategy. This orientation program is most beneficial for local tourism directors, and managers/owners of Virginia tourism properties.
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text: LVDS transmitters on motherboards Tags: Graphics Cards Motherboards Graphics Last response: August 28, 2011 4:07 AM in Graphics & Displays Share skygod12000 August 23, 2011 11:38:53 AM I've been searching for a couple of days and most of the articles I've found are very old and maybe not appropriate for 2011. I got an Acer laptop with a fried motherboard (They really don't like being doused in Beer Chang) in return for installing an OS and swapping the RAM to the replacement machine. I have since sold the HDD, Optical and keyboard so have done quite well and am now looking to build a small Home Server to offload all the static storage (Movies / Music etc) from my day to day system. Connection to control the setup was to be through VNC or Remote Desktop (depending on the OS used), but I'm now wondering if it's possible to buy a motherboard with an LVDS connector and hook up the AU Optronics B140XW01 which states that it uses a 40 pin LVDS Channel 1 connector to it? Regarding the choice of motherboard, it could be onboard CPU , but I also have an AMD Athlon II x2 P340 and an Intel Pentium M that have been salvaged from dead laptops which would be more than sufficient for my processor needs. I've also got a Wireless N Mini-PCI card, so it could be an interesting project to just get a nice case fabricated and have a custom 'All In One' solution. Any pointers or reference material greatfully accepted. George More about : lvds transmitters motherboards king smp a b U Graphics card a b V Motherboard August 23, 2011 7:15:48 PM well I saw this miniITX mobo with LVDS header on it for cheap includes an Intel Atom CPU which will be nice for a basic file server due to low heat and low power consumption also the Mini ITX form factor would be easier to mod with link to mobo http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=lvds+motherboa... m 0 l skygod12000 August 24, 2011 4:52:09 AM king smp said:well I saw this miniITX mobo with LVDS header on it for cheap includes an Intel Atom CPU which will be nice for a basic file server due to low heat and low power consumption also the Mini ITX form factor would be easier to mod with link to mobo http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=lvds+motherboa... That's the type of thing I was thinking of using, but where would I get an LVDS connector cable? There is no mention on the AU Optronics website and the motherboard doesn't come supplied with one. The cable that was used in the Acer laptop is proprietary so either an adapter is required or a custom cable from the motherboard to the panel. Full deatils and technical documentation regarding the panel is here: B140XW01+V.8 As I said in the OP, this is very much a 'research first' project as there seems to be little information available and I do not wish to start buying components only to find that I need to spend a fortune on a custom built connector cable / adapter. I do feel that it must be more efficient delivering screen output directly from the video chip instead of taking a digital / analog / digital route. If the connection issue can be resolved, I may consider making the system into a full blown HTPC (with built in screen) using something like these. MSI 690T Intel D945GSEJT Or for a super powerful HTPC with the ability to control HDMI devices, there's always this latest offering from Intel. (After adding the cost of a CPU it would be pricey though.) Intel DH61AG m 0 l Can't find your answer ? Ask ! Get the answer king smp a b U Graphics card a b V Motherboard August 25, 2011 5:50:57 PM take a look at this http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p5197.... if ebay is an option maybe that helps to be honest I am not familiar with LVDS I just did some Google research and linked you a mobo Also trying to help you out by bumping you higher up I do computer repairs but shy away from laptops rather stick with towers I just do basics like changing hard drives and keyboards on laptops I do like the concept of a built in hideaway screen on a HTPC So I found your post interesting m 0 l skygod12000 August 28, 2011 4:07:24 AM I'm beginning to wonder why so many boards are sold in the mainstream market with LVDS transmitters on board as I cannot find any references to getting a simple connection to a standard LCD panel. Every reference I've found has involved a custom built cable or adapter to convert a laptop cable. m 0 l Can't find your answer ? Ask ! Publish Read discussions in other Graphics & Displays categories Ati GPUs Graphics Cards Gtx HD Monitors SLI Crossfire Tuner Cards Radeon Video Diamond Multimedia Matrox Nvidia Palit PowerColor Asus Games !


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THE BIG PICTUREWe have travel guitars, now meet the travel studio. Sonoma Wire Works makes FourTrack, a multitrack recorder (for iOS 3.0 or later, iPhone 3G or later, iPod Touch 2nd-gen or later), but do you want to be limited to using the iThingie's audio? And where are you going to plug in a 1/4" guitar cord, or find a suitably high-impedance input and headphone out? Enter GuitarJack.
GEEK SPEAKAs we're in Apple-land, here's what works and what doesn't. GuitarJack is compatible with iOS 4 apps, but not with iPhone 4, iPad, or iPod Touch 4th-gen. (However, a new model scheduled for release in Q1 2011 provides compatibility with these units, and there's an upgrade offer for existing owners—see www.sonomawireworks.com/guitarjack/upgrade/.) Its 30-pin connector is compatible with iPod Touch (2nd- and 3rd-gen) and iPhone 3G/3GS.
Rather than using the host's audio connector, GuitarJack goes through the data port, minimizing latency and improving fidelity. Although GuitarJack works "out of the box" with many audio apps, for total control you can use the control panel from an appropriate app (e.g., FourTrack or the free Taylor EQ) to take full advantage of the 1/4" input (switchable between hi- and low-Z, as well as pad), 1/8" jacks for audio input (switchable among pad, normal, and boost modes), enable input monitoring, and manage the inputs—you can use both simultaneously, and they have variable gain up to 60dB.
REAL WORLDGuitarJack is all-metal and substantial. You could probably throw it across the room and have it survive—providing the data port connector survives, but that's not Sonoma Wire Works' issue. In fact, I suspect it will handily outlast its host (especially if the persistent overheating issue on my daughter's iPhone that killed it slowly over a period of 18 months is any indication).
HITS AND MISSESThe big deal is the sound quality, along with the 1/4" high-impedance input. But being able to record a mic and guitar at the same, as well as the integration with FourTrack, are also important. The only real limitation is the compatibility issue with various iThingies, but that's beyond Sonoma Wire Works' control.
TARGET AUDIENCEGuitarJack is ideal for musicians on the go. But it's also a clean, clear, robust audio interface that far outpaces the audio capabilities of the iPhone/iPod Touch itself—if you're into listening to music on the road, plugging your 'phones into GuitarJack beats plugging directly into the host. And while GuitarJack isn't teeny-tiny, it's definitely small enough to put in your pocket and carry around with a small mic for grabbing samples from the real world. All in all, this is a durable, hi-fi winner.
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Fort Worth, Texas – May 9, 2013 TTI has been awarded the Industrial Distributor of the Year award from interconnect solutions provider, Souriau. The award was presented to TTI executives yesterday during the Electronic Distribution Show in Las Vegas, NV.
This achievement marks the second consecutive year TTI has received this honor from its supplier partner. Lew LaFornara, TTI Vice President Supplier Marketing and Product Management, commented, "Receiving this acknowledgement from Souriau for the second year is truly a high compliment and a vote of sustaining confidence to the entire organization. On behalf of TTI, I want to express our appreciation to Souriau for this award."
About TTI
TTI, Inc. a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a specialty distributor of passive, interconnect and discrete components. TTI is the distributor of choice for industrial and consumer electronic manufacturers worldwide. TTI's extensive product line includes: resistors, capacitors, connectors, potentiometers, trimmers, magnetics, circuit protection, filters, electromechanical and discrete semiconductor devices. TTI is recognized as the industry leader in service and quality and provides a broad array of supply chain services to its customer base. TTI along with its subsidiaries Mouser Electronics and Sager Electronics employs more than 3,500 with over 100 locations throughout North America, Europe and Asia. For more information about TTI, visit www.ttiinc.com.


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Socialist Mayor Proposes Banning All Classic And "Old Bangers" From Paris
Would it surprise you that this is mostly about the climate change hoax?
(Telegraph) Under proposals presented to the city council on Monday, Socialist mayor Bertrand Delanoë intends to outlaw by September 2014 the use of cars and utility vehicles more than 17 years old and lorries or buses more than 18 years old.
Motorcycles built before 2004 will also be forbidden, as the mayor said they were the "most polluting and noisiest".
The "old banger" ban will apply to all vehicles inside the A86 motorway that surrounds the French capital.
Hooray, we're saved!
The plan would "exclude the poorest people from driving in the capital" and turn Paris into an "island for the rich", he told Le Parisien newspaper.
You know, those poor people who rely on older cars. So, what to do?
The Socialists insisted they would introduce "social" measures to help families and businesses update vehicles, including state subsidies to scrap old cars for new ones — a move experts dubbed unrealistic given the huge cost of such a measure at a time of austerity.
Why, yes, they'll offer more money they don't have. Sound familiar? They also propose a whole range of taxes and fees. Why?
They are part of a plan to turn Paris into a Low Emission Zone, cutting emissions by 30 per cent by 2015. Failure to comply with European air pollution norms could see Brussels slap a 100 million-euro fine on France in 2016.
Certainly, all those vehicles, especially the older ones and those that run on diesel, provide quite a bit of actual air pollution, such as NO2, ozone, carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) which create smog, and particulate matter. But, this is aimed at reducing CO2 which has been so devastating that there has been no change in the world temperature over the last 16 years.
I find it interesting how Warmist doctrine always seems to resemble Big Government fascism and nanny statism, with the requisite taxes, fees, control, and give backs.
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South African police say they have charged double-amputee Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius with murder in the shooting death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
The woman's talent management firm earlier said the 29-year-old model was the victim of the shooting.
Police spokeswoman Lt.-Col. Katlego Mogale told The Associated Press that officers received a call around 3 a.m. local time saying there had been a shooting at the 26-year-old runner's home in a gated housing complex in the capital, Pretoria.
A 9-mm pistol was recovered and a murder case opened against Pistorius, who is to appear in court later today.
South African media speculated that Pistorius may have mistaken the young woman for an intruder.
Steenkamp tweeted her excitement about Valentine's Day hours before the shooting.
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Pistorius made history in London last year when he became the first double-amputee track athlete to compete in the Olympic Games. Nicknamed 'Blade Runner,' he is one of South Africa's and the world's most famous sportsmen.
Having had both his legs amputated below the knee before his first birthday because of a congenital condition, he campaigned for years to be allowed to compete against able-bodied athletes. Having initially been banned because of his carbon fiber blades — which critics said gave him an unfair advantage — he was cleared by sport's highest court in 2008 and allowed to run at the top events.
He competed in the 400 metres and on South Africa's 4x400 relay team at the London Games, making history after being have his selection confirmed on South Africa's team at the very last minute. He also retained his Paralympic title in the 400 metres in London.
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Sober for 19 years, Steve Ford knows the face of addiction all too well.
The son of President Gerald Ford and former first lady Betty Ford watched his mother's long battle with alcohol, then faced his own bout with the disease.
Ford was in Pittsburgh on Wednesday to speak at an anniversary gala for Gateway Rehabilitation Center -- a place his mother visited a few years after she went public with her addiction.
"A mother, who is a former first lady, and 30 years ago, she raised her hand and said, 'My name is Betty and I am an alcoholic,' which changed the face of alcoholism back in the late '70s," he said.
Ford told Channel 4 Action News anchor Sally Wiggin his father was the one who led the intervention that saved his mother's life.
"He took her hand and said, 'Betty, we love you. The kids want their mother back and I want my wife back.' We all cried and fought and got angry and hugged," he said.
Ten years later, Ford became a successful actor in Hollywood, but he too became a victim of addiction.
"I went to her and I said, 'Mom, I think I am an alcoholic.' And she was just like every mother in the country. 'Oh, no. My son, you can't be an alcoholic.' She wanted to be in denial," he said.
Ford recalled a warning he received from a man who recognized him at one of his first Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.
"Keep your nose down, get sober, work the program for six or seven years. Finally you'll have a little wisdom and you can speak about it," he said.
He did just that and continues to serve as the chairman of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation.
Ford, whose film credits include "When Harry Met Sally," "Armageddon" and "Black Hawk Down," said he hopes to continue acting as well.
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When the Rev. Billy Graham talks, people listen. But the position he's taking on North Carolina's controversial Amendment One is drawing passionate responses on both sides.Amendment One, if passed, allows marriage between a man and a woman as the only legal domestic union recognized in the state.Graham, who in recent years has stayed out of the spotlight due to health concerns, has bought a full-page ad to be circulated between 14 newspapers across North Carolina.In it, he says, "At 93, I never thought we would have to debate the definition of marriage. The Bible is clear. God's definition of marriage is between a man and a woman. I want to urge my fellow North Carolinians to vote for the marriage amendment on Tuesday, May 8."For Gail Harding, Buncombe County volunteer coordinator for Vote for Marriage NC, those words mean a lot."By in large," she says, "the Christian community that tries to live their lives by the teachings of the word of God and have respect for Billy and what he has done...will be influenced by what he has to say."While Graham is seen as a highly respected figure - especially in western North Carolina, where he lives - his views aren't being met with universal approval."Amendment One in its broad definition, which is poorly written in my estimation, really affects heterosexual couples more than gay or lesbian couples," says the Rev. Joe Hoffman with the First Congregation United Church of Christ in Asheville.Hoffman is part of a contingent of religious leaders across the state that have come out opposing Amendment One. The Coalition To Protect All North Carolina Families, a group set up to fight Amendment One, says some 400 clergy members across the state have come out against the amendment.For those against Amendment One, it's about more than same-sex marriage. They say the amendment would mean that marriage between a man and a woman would be the only legalized relationship in the state. Hoffman says common law marriages may not be recognized, that children of unmarried parents could lose health insurance and that domestic violence protections would be at threat.Hoffman says Graham has it all wrong. "He might be well respected in this community - I think he is by a lot of people and he was by me once upon a time," says Hoffman. "But I think the world is still changing and God is still speaking and relationships are about who lives one another and that's important."Harding says the claims others are making about Amendment One aren't true--it's just about marriage. And she says that last-minute push from Graham may make all the difference."By and large he is well respected," she says. "He has certainly lived a life above reproach, we can't throw any stones at him."
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Paul A. MacDonald, 70, of Southborough, died on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2013, at Massachusetts General Hospital of Boston after a period of declining health.
Paul enjoyed working with computers, listening to music from the 50s and 60s, and studying meteorology.
For over 41 years, Paul was a very active member of the First Congregational Church of Hopkinton; now Faith Community Church of Hopkinton. He served three terms as an elder, actively led youth ministry, and with his wife, started a ministry for college-aged students. Paul will be greatly missed by all those who knew him.
In addition to his wife, Paul is survived by his two sons and their families: Paul A. Macdonald Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Colorado Springs, CO, and Andy Macdonald, his wife Lori; their children, Beckett and Holly, of Charlotte, NC. He is also survived by his sister, Margie Georgianna and her companion Gary Pfeiffer of Meridian, ID; his brothers, David Macdonald and his wife Pat of Exeter, NH, and Peter Macdonald and his wife Luanne of Tewksbury.
Visiting hours will be held today Friday, Dec. 6, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main Street, Route 30, Southborough. The burial was in the Southborough Rural Cemetery, 11 Cordaville Rd (Rte 85) on Saturday, Dec. 7, at 10 a.m. followed by a Funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Faith Community Church of Hopkinton, 146 E. Main St., Hopkinton.
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G'day, Im brewing a Lager, using saflager yeast, my question is once i hit FG do i rack to a secondary if i plan to simply bottle? My confusion is if i rack it to secondary and leave it for a few weeks to clear will there actually be any yeast left in the beer to convert my priming drops to bubbles? If i went straight from primary to bottles and left the bottles for a month or so isn't this practically the same as racking to a secondary? Thanks .
Are you going to lager your beer? If so after a month in primary I rack it to secondary. AND yes after you lager, there will still be plenty of yeast to do the job of carbing.
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If you are fermenting your lager at cooler temps (around 50, or just under) it's good practise to do a diacetyl rest when your gravity gets to around 1.020. Remove your fermenter from the chamber and leave it at room temps or raise your chamber temp to around 65 and leave it there for at least a couple of days (be sure you hit FG).
Not everyone does this, but it doesn't affect your beer at all and (probably) ensures you won't have diacetyl later on. Most of us rack our lagers into a secondary after that diacetyl rest then lower the temp slowly to lagering temperature (few degrees per day) although I personally just cold crash.
Although I use an extended primary for ales, I don't for lagers. Some people do.
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Cheers guy's i dont intend to "lager" by the book due to lack of refrigerated space, pretty slack seeing as im a refrigeration mechanic but i live in a place where the brew stays around 12 degrees c/ 54F so ill give it a few weeks in secondary at this temp? Regards to the whole 1,2,3 idea my brews been on for 8 days and is only at 1.030 so in reallity it should stay where it is untill after diacetyl rest and FG before even thinking of racking right?
(a) the whole 1,2,3 idea is bunk and you should disregard it entirely. Well I guess three weeks carbing in the bottle is pretty standard so keep that part.
(b) definitely your beer should stay where it is until after a d-rest, which you can do when it hits 1.020. It should then drop to FG relatively quickly; you can rack it at your leisure after that.
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The ferment temp is 54-57 during the day and typically 50-54 at night. Seems to be chugging along quite nicely ! but ive read the D rest should not go higher than 62 F when using saflager S23 ? are the temps really honestly that critical?
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SEABURY BLAIR JR. | Protecting man's best friend
Although I've always argued that man's best friend belongs anywhere in the wilderness — including our national parks — I'm not a big fan of taking them places where their lack of opposable thumbs might put them in harm's way.
One of those places is the top of a mountain, especially a mountain where climbers must frequently use their hands to aid in ascending, descending or handling a rope. So when I heard that volunteers from Kitsap's Olympic Mountain Rescue spent part of last weekend rescuing another dog from a mountaintop, I wondered what might possess its companion to so jeopardize the dog's life.
You might remember the tale last year of Sasha, the Bernese mountain dog who bolted after a mountain goat off the summit of Mount Ellinor. She spent several lonely, frightening nights on the side of a cliff until Olympic Mountain Rescue volunteers found her and carried her to safety.
In that case, I wouldn't blame the dog's owner because canines frequently accompany their human companions up the mountain. There's a trail all the way to the summit, making it more of a very steep hike than a real mountain climbing experience.
And until the very moment of Sasha's leap, she had been on a leash. But last weekend's incident on Mount Washington, just next door to Ellinor, brings up the question of owner responsibility again.
JC Riquelme, of Yelm, was hiking the rugged Jefferson Pass Trail around the southeast side of Mount Washington with Lukka, his 62-pound dog, when Riquelme slipped and fell last Thursday. He skidded down the steep mountainside; Lukka was stuck above and would not come down.
Weather, a broken finger and evening forced Riquelme to leave, although he returned the next day to try to help the dog, which he could hear but not see. That evening, he found the story about Sasha and eventually contacted Olympic Mountain Rescue veteran Roger Beckett of Seabeck.
With Beckett and Jim Groh of Poulsbo coordinating efforts in town, a half-dozen rescue volunteers headed for Mount Washington on Saturday morning. They met Riquelme and he took them to the scene, where they were able to climb up to the dog and coax her back down.
In an online comment, Riquelme noted "the accident was my fault because I was not thinking ...."
Beckett says the volunteers were glad to help out. Too often, he says, their missions don't have such happy endings.
Beckett cited last summer, when members of the United Way-funded agency spent more than a few weekends searching for the bodies of four climbers on Mount Rainier. That sort of outing hardly helps with group morale.
Andrew Higgins was the Olympic Mountain Rescue team leader, joined by Josh Vaughan and John Kaster, all of Kitsap; Rick Lorenz of Tacoma; and Mark and Tammi Wright of Shelton.
Though dogs in the wilderness should always be on a leash, I wonder how things would have turned out in both Sasha's and Lukka's case if they had. Might Sasha have been saved, or might she have pulled her owner off the top of Ellinor?
When Riquelme fell, might he have pulled Lukka down on top of him? It's worth speculating.
I'd say the best advice is: don't take your leashed dog anyplace in the wild where you don't feel safe unless you're holding on to something.
(Seabury Blair Jr. is the author of Backcountry Ski! Washington; Day Hike! Olympic Peninsula; Day Hike! Columbia Gorge; The Creaky Knees Guide to Washington; the Creaky Knees Guide to Oregon; and Washington Wild Roads. E-mail Seabury at email@example.com.)
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