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Ph.D., Psychology (Research concentration), Concordia University (2009), Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Dissertation: Adolescent Self-Concept, Peer Relations and Context: An Ecological Systems Theory Approach.
Santo J.B., da Cunha, J., Recchia H., Martin-Storey A., Bukowski W.M., Lopez L.S. & Carmago, G. (in press). Measurement Invariance of Self-Continuity Strategies: Comparisons of Early Adolescents from Brazil, Canada, and Colombia. European Journal of Developmental Psychology (special section on instruments and procedures for developmental research).
Santo J.B., Bukowski W.M., Lopez L.S., Carmago, G., Mayman S.B. & Adams, R. E. (in press). Factors underlying contextual variations in the structure of the self: Differences related to SES, gender, culture and "majority/"non-majority" status during early adolescence. Journal of Research on Adolescence (special issue on adolescents in the majority world).
Adams, R.E., Santo J.B. & Bukowski W.M. (in press). The Presence of a Best Friend Buffers the Effects of Negative Experiences. Developmental Psychopathology.
Pullen, C. A., Yates, B. C., Santo J.B., Dizona, P.J., Boeckner, L., Hageman, P.A., Walker, S., N. (in press). Effects of a Wellness for Women Intervention on Healthy Eating Behavior in Midlife Rural Women. Social Science and Medicine.
Mustoe, A., Birnie, A. K., Korgan, A.C., Santo J.B., French, J. A. (in press). Natural variation in gestational cortisol is associated with patterns of growth in marmoset monkeys (Callithrix geoffroyi). General and Comparative Endocrinology.
Reiter-Palmon, R., Robinson, E., Kaufman, L & Santo J.B.(in press). Is Self Evaluation of Creativity a Useful Criterion? Creativity Research Journal.
Stone, T., Santo, J. B., & Wittich, W. (2012). Mediating and moderating effects on the association between vision loss and depression among older adults, Insight: Research and Practice in Visual Impairment and Blindness, 5(1), 30-37.
Alexander, M., Santo J.B., Cunha, J., Weber, L. & Russell, S.T. (2011). Effects of Homophobic Victimization vs. Non-homophobic Victimization on School Commitment and the Moderating effect of Teacher Attitudes. Journal of LGBT Youth, 8: 289-308.
Velásquez A.M., Santo J.B., Saldarriaga L.M., Lopez L.S., & Bukowski W.M. (2010) Context-Dependent Peer Victimization: Are physical and relational aggression tolerated differently in mixed-sex versus all-girl schools? Merrill-Palmer Quarterly, 56(3): 283-302.
Ellenbogen M.A., Santo J.B., Linnen A.M., Walker C.D., & Hodgins S. (2010). High cortisol levels in the offspring of parents with bipolar disorder during two weeks of daily sampling. Bipolar Disorders, 12(1): 77-86.
Bukowski, W.M.,Schwartzman, A., Santo, J.B., Bagwell, C. & Adams, R. (2009). Reactivity and distortions in the self: Narcissism, types of aggression, and the functioning of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis during early adolescence. Development and Psychopathology, 21(4): 1249-1262.
Burr A., Santo J.B., & Pushkar D. (2009). Affective Well-Being in the Retirement Transition: Money, Health, and the Role of Values Over Three Years. Journal of Happiness Studies, 12(1): 17-40.
Bukowski W.M., Adams R.E., & Santo J.B. (2006). Recent advances for Developmental Psychopathology in the study of social and personal experiences. International Journal of Behavioral Development, 30(1): 26-30.
Boivin D.B., James F.O., Caliyurt O., Santo J.B., & Chalk C. (2003). Non-24-hour sleep-wake syndrome following a car accident. Neurology, 60(11), 1841-1843.
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Saldarriaga L.M., Velásquez A.M., Santo J.B., Chaux E. & Bukowski W.M. (2009). School aggression in Colombia and El Salvador: Contextual variations in frequencies and effects. In Lisboa & Berger (eds). El Estudio de la Agresión en Latinoamérica (The study of Aggression in Latin-America.) Santiago: Editorial Universitaria: 85-108.
Bukowski W.M., Adams R.E., & Santo J.B. (2006). Research on peers and adolescent development: What's doing in North America? German Yearbook on Adolescence. VS Verlag, für Sozialwissenschaften, GWV Fachverlage, GmbH, Wiesbaden: 95-106.
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- A 24-year-old Phoenix man was arrested Jan. 31 on the 17000 block of North 40th Street on suspicion of aggravated driving under the influence, driving with a suspended license, marijuana and drug paraphernalia possession, according to a police report.Police contacted the man near the intersection of University Drive and Beck Avenue after seeing him driving a car unable to remain in one lane, the report said.
The car's blinkers were continuously on, police said.
The man drove his vehicle into the bike lane while traffic was moderate to heavy, the report said.
He was less than two feet from colliding with the curve while there were multiple bicyclists and pedestrians around, police report.
When police pulled him over, the man's eyes were watery and bloodshot, his face was pink and flushed and he emitted an overbearing odor, according to the report.
The report said the man's speech was slurred.
The man told police he drank two pitchers of beer in celebration of his friend's birthday, according to the report.
He was unable to pass various sobriety tests despite being given every identified clue, police said.
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A search of the vehicle revealed a pipe containing marijuana in the center console, according to the report.
A criminal history of the man revealed a previous super-extreme DUI charge and a suspended license, the report said.
While en route to Tempe City Jail, the man spontaneously told police the marijuana was his and he knew he had a suspended driver's license, the report said.
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Wisdom Meets Passion When Generations Collide and Collaborate
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On 4/22 Amanda Gubbins wrote: From the moment I saw the cover of Wisdom Meets Passion, I knew I needed to explore it. The creativity didn't stop at the cover, either. Inside the typeface was black and orange, laid out pleasantly and interspersed with quotations from a variety of individuals. The content of the book was familiar: ... Wisdom Meets Passion
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On 1/31 bobbyshirley wrote: This has to be one of my favorite books lately, however, it felt like 2 totally different books. It has one of the best collections of quotes from authors, visionaries, and leaders. Dan's advice and thoughts are great. Jared's felt like he wasn't clued in on the chapter themes. Overall, the book ... Good but not great.
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Detroit Pistons at Utah Jazz Monday January 3 9:00 pm Local TV: FS Detroit Nat'l TV: Radio: 97.1 FM The Ticket Chat is open!!!! http://www.pistonsforum.com/playoff-chat/
HUGE coaching match up tonight. Can you picture any kind of scenario where Jerry Sloan gives a quote to the local paper about how his office is always open for his players to come in to express their opinion on how adjustments are being made?
When oh when will Jerry Sloan win a championship? Dude was coaching at Utah when the Bad Boys won their first title....in 89
Nice first qtr, but things started to go down hill when Stuckey entered the game and everyone out there with him fell flat with the exception of Rip. Blaha said Stuck probably wouldn't play at all because he was still weak, and on the next sequence he was out there playing. He stepped in front of a pass meant for Ben Gordon and took a flat shot and then missed another jumper. Then Daye missed four straight shots. meanwhile the bench of CJ Miles and Ronnie Price came in and victimized the Pistons with a couple of threes and dazzling layups. Another second qtr meltdown in progress....lets see if they can come out of this funk on the next time out. Pistons down six 45-39 with 5:54 left in the half.
Tracy McGrady was one rebound away from scoring us all a free order of curly fries. I'm not complaining though; we've actually come close a few times this season. Good effort, T-Mac.
Good rotation. Close game against a team that has had our number for a long long time. If Stuckey was healthy - and if perhaps that 2nd unit had played together at all - ever, prior to tonight, we could have won this one. They got it together toward the end of their stint in the first half, and did fine in the 2nd half. Good move by Kuester to stick with them rather than pull them the first sign of trouble when the 2nd quarter started badly. Lots of promise. Can't see Stuckey ever getting his job back with TMAC getting near a triple double. Of note, with TMAC and Daye both playing some small forward minutes - Tay ends up having a great game. All for now. Till tomorrow night. GO PISTONS!!!!!
We have one of the great 3 pt shooters in history. He's a Piston. Late in the game we needed a 3. He was sitting on the bench in favor of a guy who isn't anywhere near as good a 3 pg shooter. Trade Rip. Play Gordon. I just don't get why Q won't play Gordon down the stretch - the guy is one of the best clutch shooters around. Whatever. I guess this season is about the ping pong balls. BTW, it's nice to see Daye playing more, I hope it'll last, but fear it won't when Stuckey's back to full strength. And it really is great getting Monroe serious PT every game. At least we're developing him the way we should. I like that kid's game a lot - he's going to be a good one.
Nice effort, but as usual, fell short in crunch time in the house of horrors for the Pistons (though to be fair, Utah owns us at the Palace too). T-Mac played really well tonight. Not sure why Stuckey played at all... he is still clearly battling that flu.
This starting lineup (TMac, BG, Tay, CV, BenW) isn't too bad. Those guys were all on the PLUS side. The subs (Stuckey, Rip, Monroe, Daye, Maxiel) were all MINUS.
I thought when Villanueva fouled out, that Qeuster would put Gordon back in there just in case we need but nope he forgot he may need another three point shooter in there, and yep we did. Two keys plays that may have loss this one in crunch time. The two stops on Al Jefferson (who was killing both Ben and CV in the first half with his step back jumpers) at about the 2:06 mark with the score tied at 93. We got the stop but failed to capitalize on the other end. First Daye missed on a three ball and then Rip missed on a turnaround jumper...only to see Deron go right down the middle in the lane on a running jumper with literaly no defense on him. Then after a time out and Tay ties the score, and everyone but Tay converges around the hoop to quadruple team Paul Milsap and it leaves Raja Bell wide open to hit a three that after the Blaha-Kelser review proved to be a foot on the line two. ..and it was never reviewed by the officials. Couldn't the assistant coaches bring it to the officials to review a three bal attempt with less than 2 minutes in the game?? That was the killer bucket as other than Monroe's first dunk of the year, every Piston shot afterwards to tie or go ahead was long.....and Mr Long-gun Gordon was stuck on the bench... Great game, but no moral victories here
Great game, very competitive and good rotations tonight. I understand why Q went with Rip down the stretch tonight, at 6'7" Rip gives us more length and better team defense. Gordon has been solid defensively, but down the stretch Gordon can get caught on switches and hurt us, really not that big of a deal. We're 3-2 with the T-Mac/Gordon starting backcourt and we've played 4 of our best games (yes even though we lost, tonight counts as one of our better games). T-Mac starting and Stuckey coming off the bench is going to make this a much better team if Tracy can play consistently and stay healthy. Think about this, our backup PG just went from a liabilty (Will Bynum) to one of our greatest weapons! Now when T-Mac comes off the floor we can bring Stuckey in to punish 2nd string PG's, I truely think this is the role best suited for Rodney, he can flourish in this role and the team can win too!
TMAC flirting with a triple double. How many guys earning $1.3M or less will do that this year? 11 assists and only 1 turnover, which is also very unexpected.
Only 7 turnovers tonight vs the 24 assists....which mean they did play a good game. The difference stat wise was the discrepancy in FT shooting where they were 29-32 and we were only 16-21. We may run into the same FT issue at Staples tomorrow, trying to stop Bynum, Kobe and Gasol.
Could just be me watching the game too late, but... Gordon - Yeah, he finally had a game where he shot 50%, but he is utterly clueless on defense. He's always a step late and once rotations start his movements are completely random. His best role is as a scorer off the bench and on a good team that's all he'll ever be. Daye - Also generally lost on defense. He has the stature and the physical ability to get better, but unless he's scoring, he's a net detriment right now. Monroe - Working, but still a rookie and still a long way to go - not that you would expect much else from a rookie at this point. He showed some heart last night coming back against Jefferson after getting stuffed, but he also made Al look like a high flyer - hard to do. Villanueva - Knows what to do on defense, but just can't lay off the silly play. He's made some Sheed-like slaps on the ball over this season, some impressive plays, but as long as he fouls when he can't make the play he'll never get the respect he needs from the refs. Still, a close game in Utah is a rare thing.


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Few figures embody the meaning of community engagement and service quite like Martin Luther King, Jr.
Inspired by his life and achievements, some 300 AU students headed out across Washington, DC, on Saturday the 19th to join the university's annual MLK Day of Service. Volunteer opportunities at nine different worksites ranged from spending time with the elderly to developing a public service announcement for HIV/AIDS awareness.
AU president Dr. Neil Kerwin was on hand for the day. He visited the Campus Kitchen project, where students prepared meals for DC's homeless.
"To me, it's one of the signal events of the year. It is probably one of the most visible and dramatic events because so many students do something on one day," he said. "Since I've been associated with the institution, service has been central to the mission."
Before students headed out to their various work projects, the day started with the naming of recent recipients for the Eagle Endowment, a student-generated and managed fund that supports students' longer-term engagement efforts in the community. Volunteers also enjoyed a lecture by Dr. Clarence Lusane on MLK's connection to President Barack Obama and his inauguration that weekend.
For School of Communication junior Chelsea Williamson, the meaning of the day stayed with her as she went out to serve.
"For me, it's just in the memory of Doctor King. He did so much to help people, especially those that didn't have anything," she said. "I really just wanted to give back today…Whether it's just one day or one meal, it's still going to make an impact on someone."
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Coordinated by AU's Center for Community Engagement & Service, the event counted itself part of a national push for service in Dr. King's name. Donald Curtis – the Center's coordinator of programs and operations – organized AU's work projects for this more than a decade old tradition.
He echoed Williamson, hoping that – though it may just be one day – the MLK Day of Service can inspire students to continue engaging with the DC community and the DC community to continue engaging with AU.
"We're going to do as much as we can in this small stint of time to make an impact in students' lives," he said. "That's what we're trying to do, relationship building with nonprofits and raising awareness for our students."
Still, the event's small stint of time hasn't gone unnoticed. The Corporation for National Community Service listed AU on the White House website as one of the organization's open project sites for the nation's day of service.
Director of AmeriCorps VISTA Mary Strasser even visited students at the Campus Kitchen project to see first-hand what AU was doing in the community. For her, the university's service wonks represent an ideal group of candidates for her organization.
"American University has a good tradition of service in the region," she said. "There are a number of students who go on to AmeriCorps and AmeriCorps VISTA when they graduate."
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This tradition and reputation for service is part of what brought College of Arts & Sciences sophomore Derek Siegel to AU and, later, to take part in the day's work.
"That's one of the reasons why I chose to come here. I came for the School of International Service. So, it's definitely an emphasis," he said. "Even though I switched majors, I've really valued that. It's on the forefront of everyone's minds."
A former AU alumnus himself, Dr. Kerwin was happy to experience the MLK Day of Service this year. It illustrated the commitment to engagement written into the university's strategic goals, but it also evidenced how that commitment has extended from his time as an undergraduate student through to his tenure as AU president.
"On a personal level and a professional level, the fact that we're this engaged on this day means a lot," he said. "I think everybody on campus is proud of what the students are doing and what the Office of Campus Life has organized here."


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By Perry Michael Simon on March 1, 2013
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I told you I was going back yesterday afternoon! And I am trying to NOT go back again this morning. This store could be a problem for me! I told myself I will go back again on Tuesday just so I don't become one of those store-stalker people...
I talk big. I know I am going to have to go back today.
This is a photo of the lovely Bailey, Store Mascot
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OK, these we have at our lake home in Minnesota and I am really, really wanting them for here, too. And they have a cool carrying holder...can't you just picture dips and munchies in them on the back patio in the summertime?
And you know what? I haven't even shown you WHAT I BOUGHT YET!
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Isn't it usually 5 dollars?
I've waited my whole life for it to be a real blurry question mark shirt.
Aren't they usually cheaper?
Lamuril wrote:Isn't it usually 5 dollars?
Wait, after re-reading I figured it out that it really is just a blurry question mark shirt. Gotcha! My mistake.
What you see is what you get. Figure it out.
April Fools!
April Fool's.
Is this real? Is this a joke? Is it both?
fry IT I'M BUYIN' A BLURRY QUESTION MARK
You know, the shirt comp makes me think that you're just going to grab some random shirts that are lying around and sell them to us. That might be an idea to look in to.
*looks around for disgruntled people in the discussion forum*
ROFL!!! Woot finally gave in to the whining and is selling the blurry question mark.
The only reason I bought one was cuz its April fools. Woot, the shirt better be good!
I was hoping for random shirts, but this is even better!
Hoo boy... This one is certainly going to create an uproar among the illiterate when they get an actual question mark shirt next week.
YESSSS!!! FINALLY!!! This will go perfectly with my blurry ampersand pants.
Congrats Woot for this horribly fakon idea
Can I choose which random shirts I get? ;)
What happened to the 5 dollar random shirts? I thought that was why they were less because you didn't know what you were getting.
ggauthi wrote:Aren't they usually cheaper?
I'm sure by the time this goes through someone else will have said it, but this is the actual real deal blurry shirt, not a random.
Won't buy, because it'll look dumb on me, but this is a great idea. Glad you guys did it.
wow i feel stupid now.
Selling underpants with exclamation marks on the front for males. Periods on front for females. Contact me!
I want to say they are normally 6 bucks, bc i usually role the dice and see what i get
In for 3, Why?te is my favourite colour!
I can't believe what I'm seeing.
I freakin love you, woot.
By the way, something tells me this won't just be a t shirt with a question mark on it. Otherwise, they would let us buy more than one.
is "idiots" purposely spelled wrong in the description? either way, i like it... >=b
well played woot, well played
I always wanted a random shirt shirt.
ViperGuy wrote:In for 3, Why?te is my favourite colour!
that's actually impossible viper-- i tried to buy three, but couldnt. woot doesnt let you. says you can only buy one. in for 1
Bennett721 wrote:I want to say they are normally 6 bucks, bc i usually role the dice and see what i get
The normal price for a random shirt is $6.66. I always buy one, I love the surprise but not as much as a epic adventure.
please no april fool please no april fool please no april fool
You know, at this point they can send me a blurry question mark shirt or a random woot shirt. I'm cool either way. :D
Been waiting for random shirt day and was in such a hurry I did not realize I was being taken advantage of. Screw you woot!
What happened to $6.66? We're in a recession goshdarnit, I need to rub as many pennies together as I can!
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The new mama proudly showed off how far her post-pregnancy weight loss efforts have come, showing off her largest baby bump from right before she gave birth in Feb. 2013 next to her newly earned stunning curves! Do YOU think Amber looks better than ever?
Amber Rose welcomed her baby boy Sebastian with her husband Wiz Khalifa just ten months ago, and her post-baby curves are just smokin' hot! Amber flaunted her fit frame in a thin low-cut tank and some matching tiny boy shorts on her Instagram page on Dec. 14, and we think she looks great!
Amber Rose's Weight Loss: New Mom Shows Off Post-Baby Curves After Pregnancy
"Before & After my baby boy Sebastian," Amber, 30, wrote on Instagram, along with her impressive side-by-side photo.
Amber's curves are so toned and she looks healthy — so it's no wonder that she's proud of her weight loss efforts!
Amber Rose Reveals Post-Baby Weight Loss Routine
Amber did not snap back to her pre-baby weight immediately, but she looked so amazing every step of the way — and worked hard to get her muscular frame!
"It's hard to get off baby weight," Amber told E! News in May 2013. "It's a different kind of weight because for nine months you stretch your stomach out and then it's hard to get that back."
"I'm working on it. I lost like thirty-some pounds already," she said at the time, revealing she was 202 pounds when she gave birth to baby Bash and was working with celeb trainer Jeanette Jenkins to get back in shape.
What do YOU think, HollyMoms? Do you think Amber looks hotter than ever?
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She should be proud she lost weight as it is really difficult to lose weight after giving birth. I myself took about 5 months to lose weight after birth with the help of a program I got at this site: http://goo.gl/aQsiHE and paleo cooking. Might have been quicker if I had money like she does to get a personal trainer. Lol


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Posted by Knowshon Zone | Posted in General Knowshon | Posted on 31-07-2008
I was browsing Flickr this morning and checking out some of the Knowshon Moreno pictures they have. Most of them are highlight shots, but then I found this one… It's of a couple of guys wearing t-shirts of Tim Tebow before the 2007 UGA vs. UF game. Pretty funny stuff.
I'm not sure you can buy these t-shirts anywhere. They probably got them screen printed.


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I snapped this up at Target for a mere $3 and after using it, I would happily pay full price for a repurchase. The color and texture rivals high-end brands and I would place this just below my HG Sue Devitt bronzer. That being said, I do think this is a superior product to Nars and numerous other high-end lines.
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I like this one better than the last year's one. The texture is more smooth and the color is more glowy. But it has to be applied with a lighter hand. The price could be better, but it's worth it imo.
This bronzer is part of the new L'Oreal limited edition summer collection. This is the lighter shade of the 2 powder bronzers. It is perfect for my NW20, LLL self. A wonderful golden shade with a hint of shimmer, blends nicely and gives your face a wonderful glow. Only complaint is the cheap plastic packaging and the fact that this is one fragile powder! I dropped it on my bathroom floor and it cracked down the middle. Don't let that deter you from a great product!


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Wildly popular Nopa draws the city's youthful bon vivants for its rustic-urban cooking and inventive cocktails. The kitchen sources the best of northern California's organic produce and meats to create simple dishes that let the fresh-from-the-farm ingredients shine. Think clean and bright contemporary comfort foods, such as thick-cut grilled pork chops with lentils, sautéed chard, and mustard-seed vinaigrette, or a simple rotisserie herbed chicken with roasted squash, hazelnuts, and sherry-sautéed onions. The cavernous dining room gets crowded and loud, but if you book an upstairs mezzanine table, you'll have extra elbow room and a bird's-eye view of the action downstairs. Some find the prices steep for such simple cooking, but perfect ingredients don't come cheap. —John Vlahides
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Children's health has been an increasing concern and recent policy driven initiatives point to the importance of actively involving children and young people and their families in decisions about their health.
The Health Challenge Programme helps to support young people and the wider school community to make and sustain lifestyle changes that contributes positively on their health and well-being.
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Chevrolet Tahoe Prices Paid and Buying Experiences
wakkoevo Posts: 2HI guys and gals. Dealer quoted me at 53,680 for an LT! Loaded w/ Navi- Sun sound intertaiment- power mirrors- Z71 sport package and i have no clue if this is a deal or not! i do know that the LT fair price is set around 46k so 7k for the options its a spike that i dont even know is good or not. we still have not gone through the financial office so i know for a fact they will raise that price up for whatever reason. please share some insight. thank you.
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jq36 Posts: 3I would appreciate feedback on this deal, I posted this on the Yukon Forum as well:
2013 Yokon Denali, MSRP: $62,000 and some change.
Best Deal I got $54000 out the door. which could be around $50,500 sale price.
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heynow76 Posts: 2Looking to buy a black on black 2013 LT with All Star package and 2nd row leather buckets. With the current $3,000 cash back offer included, here are the numbers.
Dealer Offer 45,272
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domer04 Posts: 5We are looking at a brand new 2013 Tahoe Z71 with an MSRP for $55,900. We have negotiated to $46,000 plus tax/title/etc on 2 different models. Is this a good deal?
Second question, one has the bench in the 2nd row and the other has bucket seats for the 2nd row. I prefer the bucket seats but don't have experience with either. Has anyone found one advantageous over the other?
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Hope I can revive this thread. I'm looking at 2014 Tahoe LTZ lease. May I ask how much others paid for theirs or the price you used to base your lease on (given down pmt). I understand 2015s are coming out and they redesigned it. Hoping for a break on leasing a 2014. Thanks in advance.
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Master of Arts in Education
There are lots of education programs in this country, but only one asks you to look at your own passion to create an individualized plan for study at the graduate level.
Goddard's Master of Arts in Education is a holistic, interdisciplinary and student-centered approach to learning that is personally and socially relevant and transformative. Unlike graduate programs with prescribed curricula, the Goddard program asks you to chart out your own path of in-depth and expansive study that has enduring meaning for your community, and your own life and contributes to the advancement of research and scholarship in your area of study.
Our approach empowers you to take charge of your education. The graduate program is student-centered in that you choose your topic of inquiry, and you design a program of study based on how you learn best and what your study can contribute most to you and your community. Goddard invites you to think about your topic by drawing in other pertinent fields of study, which in turn allows you to see a wider view of the practices and theories inherent in your topic of study. Such a view enables you to create a more holistic thesis project, and enables you to learn more in the process about your life, your challenges and your gifts.
The Master of Arts in Education offers study options in these areas:
- Teacher Certification
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- Dual-Language Early Childhood Education
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- Graduate Studies for non-degree-seeking students
Students may apply to transfer up to 12 graduate credits.
Students can enroll in the MA in Education Program in two locations:
The Plainfield, VT Campus, offering the following MA Degree Options:
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Goddard College programs operating in the State of Washington are authorized by the Washington Student Achievement Council. For more information, please refer to Accreditation and Approvals.
Goddard's traditional 12-credit semester full-time study format includes attending an eight-day residency at the beginning of each semester, which occurs in January and July. Full-time study requires a commitment of 26 hours or more a week after the residency.
Goddard's three-quarter study option translates to nine credits each semester, which extends the time necessary to earn the degree by one semester. The nine-credit semester option benefits students who want to commit 20 hours a week to their academic work rather than the 26 hours required of the full-time option. The cost per individual semester is reduced for those students who choose to take nine credits. This option is not available to those students seeking licensure.
The MA in Education degree criteria are the goals toward which your individualized graduate studies are aimed. Throughout your course of study, you are expected to deeply engage with the criteria, working toward a full and sustained demonstration of them by graduation. Students graduating with an MA in Education will have successfully accomplished the following:
- Articulated a powerful autobiographical understanding of their relationship to society, culture, and education
- Understood and actualized the essential concepts of progressive education, namely inquiry-based learning, reflection and critical thinking, and a student-focused curriculum
- Prepared themselves to work toward the creation of a more just, humane, democratic, and sustainable world
- Acquired the professional knowledge base to perform a leadership role in the field of education
- Developed the capacities to critically analyze, interpret, organize, communicate, and apply knowledge relevant to education
- Developed a clear sense of the relationship between theory and practice, and learned to apply progressive education principles and practices to real-world issues
- Produced a masters' thesis that includes the formulation of significant questions, application of methods of inquiry, identification and utilization of learning resources, analysis, critical thinking, and the integration and application of theory into practice.
At the center of the Goddard MA in Education program is the concept that the most effective education occurs when it is shaped around you, the student. There is an emphasis on individual needs and interests rather than predetermined curriculum. Goddard education programs hold a central commitment to social justice, diversity, anti oppression, and anti bias education. These values are especially important today for educators working in a complex and pluralistic society. As a student, you engage with the program faculty who allow you to begin your studies where you are, and help you discover your interests and goals. From there, your study plan evolves.
Educational resources vary from independent study to field experience. Many studies focus on a particular issue or problem. Creative engagement and the integration of theory and practice are emphasized. Within an individualized education focus, work may include studies in anti-racist education, alternative schooling, integrative arts, mediation, bilingual education, spirituality, and environmental sustainability, to name a few. At the end of each semester, in lieu of grades, you and your advising faculty write narrative evaluations that describe your work in a practice of authentic assessment.


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According to an ABC 2 News report, a high school English teacher from Anne Arundel County was recently arrested and is now charged with sexually abusing three of his students. The charging documents indicate that the 29-year-old Glen Burnie High School teacher had inappropriate relationships with three female students. One of the alleged incidents happened with a former student who he met when he was coaching junior varsity basketball; the second occurred with a student who is still attending Glen Burnie, with the encounters happening in his classroom; and the third happened this school year with a 16-year-old girl, with encounters taking place in the teacher's home, among other places.
According to reports, an assistant coach overheard a suspicious conversation with the third victim in which she discussed the trysts, and he immediately notified the high school's principal who in turn notified the Department of Social Services. The teacher now faces numerous child sex charges and is being held on 3 million dollars bail. The case is alarming Maryland parents, and the head of the Baltimore Child Abuse Center urges parents to keep a close eye on their children, and if they are spending an inordinate amount of time with one adult, it could be a cause for concern.
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Voyage cut short after sewage backup
POSTED: Monday, April 15, 2013 - 8:00am
UPDATED: Tuesday, April 16, 2013 - 11:46am
NBC NATIONAL NEWS — Passengers on board the Crown Princess are upset after they said hundreds of toilets stopped working.
"I will never, ever, ever, ever cruise with Princess again, ever," said Sonya Flyer, a passenger.
As soon as Sonya Flye set sail on the Crown Princess, she quickly learned this would not be the care-free vacation she was longing for.
Officials with the cruise line said a blockage within the vacuum toilet system affected 410 staterooms in the aft part of the ship.
"By the bathroom, it was flooded, it was wet in the carpet," said Flye.
Some passengers could not use the toilets in their rooms for portions of the trip.
"It was quite an inconvenience," said Fonda Boyd. "If you had to get up in the middle of the night or even during the day, you had to go somewhere else to use the restroom."
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Dress: Camilla and Marc via Rent the Runway | Shoes: BCBGeneration (Similar) | Earrings: Anthropologie | Watch: Kate Spade | Clutch: Charming Charlie (Similar)
I had my first experience with Rent the Runway this past weekend. We had a wedding to attend in New York and I decided to save money and rent. I had been eyeing this dress for a while and despite the description that this dress was for smaller chested girls, I decided to rent it. I ordered it in my regular size and one size up. My usual size fit me everywhere except the bust (shocker!) With a little effort, I could zip it up but felt a little uncomfortable and decided to wear the next size up. It was much more comfortable in my bust but was large in the waist which caused it to gape a little. Oh, the woes of having an hour glass shape.
I love the ease of renting and the customer service at Rent the Runway. I will definitely be renting from them more often but will probably listen to their sizing suggestions a little more next time.


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Glendale police use robot to search Cherry Creek area where Denver man's body was found
Henry Thomas' death investigated as homicide
GLENDALE, Colo. - Glendale homicide investigators are using a bomb squad robot Friday to search intake pipes along Cherry Creek where the body of a Denver man was found last week.
Police say the death of 55-year-old Henry Cyrell Thomas is being investigated as a homicide.
A passerby reported Thomas' body on the creek bank near Cherry Street at about 4 p.m. on March 8, police said.
A weapon was found at the scene and evidence indicates the victim was not alone, police said. An autopsy did not determine how Thomas died.
The Arapahoe County Bomb Squad is assisting police, using their robot to search the creek's intake pipes for possible evidence.
Investigators also plan to canvass the area at the same time Thomas' body was found in hopes of encountering people who might have seen something last Friday.


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Posts Tagged 'Winter'
Where's the Zamboni
Posted in On Campus on February 15, 2015
Getting through the cold with Winter Fest 2015.
Spring is here! No, seriously.
Posted in On Campus on January 21, 2014
A look—in photos—at the start of spring semester.
When the students are away…
Posted in On Campus on January 10, 2014
Dear Students: Please come back. It seems we're going a little stir crazy without you.
The (Not So) Abominable Snowman
Posted in On Campus on March 25, 2013
Last night's snowstorm didn't keep everyone indoors. Some ventured out and made a new friend.


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NEAR SHADY COVE, Ore. – Level three evacuations have been downgraded to level one on the Rogue River Drive Fire, but that doesn't mean residents are out of the woods just yet. About 130 homeowners remained under evacuation advisories Wednesday. While a few have expressed a desire to stay no matter what, most say they're … Continue reading »
Fire Camp Returns to TouVelle
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – With the ongoing fire activity in the area, fire camp is being brought back to TouVelle State Park. The TouVelle camp had already been cleared out after the Salt Creek Fire was contained and mopped up, and many of the resources were lugged over to Howard Prairie for the Oregon Gulch … Continue reading »
Salt Creek Fire Closer to Containment
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – While the Oregon Gulch fire continues to grow, crews are reporting good news on the other end of the Beaver Complex. Officials at the Salt Creek fire say they're getting closer to containment by the day, allowing them to slowly shift to a one-front battle. Right now the Salt Creek fire … Continue reading »
Heat Exhaustion Plagues Firefighters
CENTRAL POINT, Ore. – As if the fires themselves weren't enough to keep crews on their toes, fire officials say the heat and dry conditions are putting unusual strain on them this year. In Jackson County alone there have been five reported cases of firefighters having to be evacuated to the hospital because of heat … Continue reading »
Ashland Fire Urges Evacuation Planning
ASHLAND, Ore. – In light of stormy conditions and numerous fire starts in the area, Ashland Fire & Rescue is advising all residents to prepare for evacuation, even those who don't live near any of the areas being affected. Spokespeople with the department say those who wait until an evacuation notice is issued often forget important items. … Continue reading »
Off-Duty Firefighter Dies at Launch Fire
FOURMILE LAKE, Ore. — An off-duty firefighter staged near the Launch Fire at Fourmile Lake died Tuesday night in what officials are calling accidental in nature. According to Sgt. Darren Frank at the Klamath County Sheriff's Office, 21-year old Matthew David Goodnature, of Phoenix, Oregon was taking a walk away from his fire camp at about … Continue reading »
Firefighters Ready for Lightning Ahead
BUTTE FALLS, Ore. – A group of Grayback Forestry firefighters carves through a section of woods near Butte Falls. The crew of 14, swinging hand tools and wielding chainsaws, is cutting a fireline for prescribed burning. It's likely the last chance they'll get to do fuel reduction work before the real action starts. "The window … Continue reading »


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King Juan reigns in New York
By Craig Muder
He strolled through the Yankee Stadium press box Monday evening with a smile that made you stop and take notice.
Juan Marichal turns 73 on Wednesday, but everything about him seems young and vital. He is a living link to baseball's past – and still very much a part of its future.
Marichal is at the American League Championship Series as a broadcaster for ESPN Deportes. He'll remain in the role through the World Series.
The Hall of Fame pitcher, who posted a 2.25 earned-run average in a pair of postseason starts for the Giants during his career, witnessed first-hand the brilliance of Cliff Lee on Monday night. In many ways, it must have been like looking in a mirror.
The right-handed Marichal was the Lee of the 1960s – a strike-throwing machine who piled up huge strikeout numbers while issuing virtually no walks. Marichal led the National League in strikeout-to-walk ratio three times, issued less than two walks per nine innings pitched and finished with a career K/BB ratio of 3.25, the 28th-best figure of all time.
Lee, the Texas Rangers' smooth lefty, led the American League this season with an other-worldly K/BB ratio of 10.28 and has a ratio of 3.10 during his regular-season career. In the postseason, Lee's ratio is 9.4 strikeouts to walks in eight career games.
As for Marichal today, he'll broadcast the action this postseason to legions of fans who not only follow Lee but also the tremendous Latin American stars on the ALCS field like the Yankees' Robinson Cano and the Rangers' Neftali Feliz, both of whom are from Marichal's native Dominican Republic.
Then there's Texas' Vladimir Guerrero, another son of the Dominican who appears on track to join Marichal in the Hall of Fame sometime in the next decade.
Marichal, the first Dominican Republic native to be elected to the Hall of Fame, paved the way for all of them. And the greatness of the Dominican Dandy remains obvious to anyone fortunate enough to cross his path.
Craig Muder is the director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Ichiro, Phat Albert become Hall of Fame-eligible
By Craig Muder
Someday – 10 to 15 years from now – Monday will be known as the day it became official. The day when the clock started ticking. The day two legends truly began their journey to Cooperstown.
Monday was the day that Albert Pujols and Ichiro Suzuki first became eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Now, don't go marking calendars just yet. Phat Albert and Ichiro have a lot of baseball left to play, and their Hall of Fame eligibility doesn't officially begin until they've been retired for five years. At 36, Ichiro looks like he could play for at least 10 more years. And Pujols just turned 30, leaving him with a real chance to take a crack at 700 home runs and 3,000 hits in the latter part of this decade.
But barring the totally unforeseen, Ichiro and Albert are headed for Cooperstown. And on Opening Day, they cleared their primary eligibility hurdle when they appeared in a game in their 10th season of Major League Baseball.
Both Pujols and Suzuki broke into the majors in 2001, and both became instant stars. Each won their respective league's Rookie of the Year awards that season, and it's been virtually a non-stop success ride from there.
Ichiro has been named to nine straight All-Star Games, has won nine straight Gold Gloves in right field and was the AL MVP in 2001. He set the all-time single-season hit record in 2004 with 262 base hits, and owns nine straight 200-hit seasons – another big league record.
Pujols has been named to eight All-Star Games, has won three NL MVPs (including the last two in a row), owns a Gold Glove at first base and helped the Cardinals win the 2006 World Series.
But until Monday – when Pujols led his Cardinals over the Reds with two home runs and Ichiro went 1-for-4 for the Mariners in their win against the A's, the pair had not satisfied the Hall of Fame requirement of playing at least 10 big league seasons.
It would appear to be the last hurdle on a path that will likely take both to Cooperstown.
Craig Muder is director of communications for the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Sept. 30, 1972: Clemente records 3,000th hit
By Thomas Lawrence
Thirty-seven years ago Wednesday, Roberto Clemente recorded a career milestone.
On Sept. 30, 1972, Clemente and the defending world champion Pirates were taking on Yogi Berra's Mets at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. Clemente, a native of Puerto Rico, was hitting an impressive .311 heading into the season finale against New York.
Batting third against Mets starter Jon Matlack, the eventual National League Rookie of the Year, Clemente looked to push his career hit total of 2,999 into an historic category. At the time, only 10 other players were members of the 3,000-hit club, and only three — Hank Aaron, Willie Mays and Stan Musial — had done so in the latter half of the 20th century.
Clemente, aside from being a world-renowned humanitarian, had a chance to become the first Latin ballplayer to reach 3,000 hits.
In the bottom of the fourth inning, Clemente led off against Matlack after striking out in his first at-bat. Clemente promptly roped a double to the Three Rivers outfield — the 3,000th and last regular-season hit of his exceptional career.
But it wouldn't be his last impact on Major League Baseball. The Pirates won the National League East and were set to take on Sparky Anderson's Reds in the league's championship series. Clemente only had four hits in the five-game series loss, which officially unseated the 1971 world champions, but a double and a home run were among the four hits.
After 18 magical seasons of watching Clemente control the diamond as few ever did, the world was dealt a huge blow when Clemente was killed on Dec. 31. Flying to Nicaragua to deliver goods to earthquake victims, Clemente was the victim of a plane crash that took his life at the young age of 38.
But to dwell on Clemente's tragic passing is a disservice to the incredible life he led — one which began on Aug. 18, 1934, in Carolina, Puerto Rico. One of more than 200 Puerto Rican players to play in the big leagues, Clemente remains the commonwealth's all-time hits leader, 276 in front of runner-up Roberto Alomar.
Clemente became the first Latin American player to be elected to the Hall of Fame in 1973, and dozens of artifacts from Clemente's life are housed at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown. In the brand-new �Viva Baseball! exhibit, which celebrates the Latin influence on the game, Clemente is recognized alongside other Latin American stars.
A No. 21 Pirates jersey retired on Opening Day 1973, a scrapbook of newspaper clippings covering his untimely passing and the "Roberto Clemente Memorial Album" vinyl record are all on display in �Viva Baseball!.
"Roberto Clemente touched us all," Pirates pitcher Steve Blass once said. "We're all better players and people for having known him."
Thomas Lawrence was the 2009 publications intern at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
2009 Hall of Fame Induction Blog
Steve Light, the Hall of Fame's manager of museum programs, ran a live blog from the 2009 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Cooperstown. Readers of his live banter had the ability to comment or ask questions.
11:00 a.m. Good morning everyone, and welcome to the National Baseball Hall of Fame's official live blog for the 2009 Induction Ceremony as we get ready to induct the Hall of Fame's newest members, Joe Gordon, Rickey Henderson, and Jim Rice. My name is Steve Light, and I am the manager of museum programs here at the Hall of Fame. Right now I'm sitting on "Radio Row" here at the Induction Site – The Clark Sports Center. I'll be bringing you live updates on the ceremony all afternoon, so stay tuned and send me your questions and comments.
The Induction Ceremony is just about two and a half hours away. Right now Hall of Fame staff and volunteers are busy wrapping up all the final preparations. Wondering about the forecast? Right now it's mostly cloudy and 75 degrees. We do have a threat of isolated thunderstorms this afternoon, but hopefully we'll stay dry for the ceremony.
11:10 a.m. The crowd has already started to build here. In fact, some fans set up chairs to stake out their spots yesterday morning. If you are in or near Cooperstown, don't forget that the ceremony is free and open to the public! If you can't get here, you can catch live coverage on the MLB Network beginning at 12:30. We will also stream the ceremony live on our website, www.baseballhall.org
11:16 a.m. Red Sox Nation has turned out in full force this weekend to celebrate Jim Rice. Catering to the crowd, the big screen next to the stage is playing highlights from the 2004 Red Sox season.
11:35 a.m. 51 Hall of Famers have turned out to welcome their three newest members this weekend. Of course, today is not just about Jim, Joe, and Rickey. We will also honor J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner Nick Peters, and Ford C. Frick Award winner Tony Kubek. Peters covered the San Francisco Giants for 47 years, 1961 – 2007. Kubek has worked as an analyst for NBC's Game of the Week, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the New York Yankees for 30 years. He is also the first exclusively television analyst to win the Frick Award.
11:36 a.m. [Comment From Kevin Brazee]
Do you know who will speak first Henderson or Rice?
11:36 a.m. Great question Kevin! The final order has not been decided yet, but Jim Rice will likely speak first.
11:53 a.m. We've had a great weekend here in Cooperstown already. On Friday our annual PLAY Ball! with Ozzie Smith event raised $10,000 for the Hall of Fame's Educational programs and gave some fans the opportunity of a lifetime to interact with Ozzie, Wade Boggs, Harmon Killebrew and Eddie Murray on Doubleday Field. Yesterday at the Clark Sports Center a crowd of over 750 people watched four families' compete against Dick Williams, Goose Gossage and Ryne Sandberg in our annual Connecting Generations, a Family Feud-like game show. Harold Reynolds served as the host.
11:56 p.m. The gates have opened in the seated sections and fans begin to stream to their seats as the excitement begins to build. Just about an hour and a half away.
12:04 p.m. Red Sox Nation isn't alone here in Cooperstown this weekend. The section 3 seats directly behind me are filled with Oakland Athletics' gear. Feel free to send any questions you might have about today's Induction Ceremony, and be sure to include where you are from!
12:17 p.m. Let's talk some stats now, starting with Rickey. Henderson is the 44th player elected on the first ballot. He received 94.8% of the vote from the Baseball Writers Association of America.
Henderson played in 10 All-Star games, won three silver sluggers, and was named the 1990 AL MVP. During his 25 year career he set career records for runs, stolen bases, and walks. The records for runs and stolen bases still stand. Rickey also holds the single season steals record, and led the league in steals a record 12 times.
12:22 p.m. Jim Rice was elected on his 15th year on the Baseball Writers ballot, receiving 76.4% of the vote. He joins two other famous Hall of Fame Red Sox leftfielders, Ted Williams and Carl Yastrzemski. In his 16-year major league career Rice was one of the most feared sluggers in the American League. He was an 8-time All-Star, led the league in home runs 3 times and won an AL MVP in 1978.
12:25 p.m. [Comment From C Itle]
I can't find the stream link. Could you please post it here?
12:26 p.m. The live stream will be posted on the Hall's website at 12:30 eastern time. Just visit www.baseballhall.org.
12:30 p.m. Nine-time All-Star Joe Gordon was elected on the pre-1943 Veterans Committee ballot. He received 10 of the 12 committee votes. Gordon was a member of five World Series winning teams, and won the 1942 Most Valuable Player Award. During his first six seasons, Gordon and the New York Yankees won five pennants and four World Series titles. He was traded to Cleveland in 1946, and helped lead the Indians to their World Series title in 1948, hitting 32 home runs and driving in 120 runs.
12:33 p.m. A lot of people are asking who is representing Joe Gordon here today. It will be Joe's daughter, Judy Gordon.
12:35 p.m. A note for all you fans out there who might be attending a major league game today: save your tickets! The Hall will grant free admission to all fans who present a ticket stub from a major league game bearing the date July 26, 2009. This opportunity is good right up until next year's Induction.
12:47 p.m. I'm getting some more questions about where to find the televised broadcast, so for those joining our live blog late, you can catch live coverage on the MLB Network (their broadcast has already started!) or you can stream them onto your computer via our website, www.baseballhall.org.
Casey is on stage warming up for his annual presentation of "Casey at the Bat". That surely means the start of the ceremony is getting closer.
12:55 p.m. With Joe Gordon, Rickey Henderson, and Tony Kubek all being honored today, it's no surprise that Yankees GM Brian Cashman has arrived and is in the audience for today's ceremony. Another notable name spotted in the audience: Keith Olberman.
Right now on the big screen, 2009 Steele Intern Daniel Sampson interviews MLB Network commentator and former major leaguer Harold Reynolds.
1:00 p.m. [Comment From Fitz – Boston]
Have you seen Freddie Lynn in the crowd? Any other Rice teammates?
1:00 p.m. Haven't seen Fred Lynn, Fitz. But Dwight Evans is in town.
1:05 p.m. Other former teammates expected today: Dave Henderson and Bob Montgomery for Rice and Dave Stewart for Henderson.
Casey is at the bat on the Induction Stage right now, 25 minutes to go!
1:11 p.m. Can't make it to Cooperstown today? How about tomorrow morning? We conclude our Hall of Fame Weekend festivities with our annual Legends Series event right here at the Clark Sports Center. Rickey and Jim will sit down for an interview to reflect on their experiences this weekend, which must have been a whirlwind for them. Tickets ($10) are still available by contacting the Hall of Fame's membership department.
1:17 p.m. Well if Brian Cashman is here for the Yankee Inductees, it shouldn't surprise you that the Red Sox's John Henry and Larry Lucchino are here to support Jim Rice (and of course Rickey Henderson, who played for the Red Sox as well).
1:24 p.m. Five minutes to go! Who do you think will get the biggest cheers as the Hall of Famers are announced?
1:30 p.m. The Hall of Famers are on the stage, we're just about ready to go.
1:30 p.m. And Rickey and Jim have just arrived on stage, to a great ovation from the crowd.
1:37 p.m. President Jeff Idelson and Chairman of the Board Jane Forbes Clark offer welcoming remarks. As Ms. Clark points out, 51 of the 65 living Hall of Famers are on stage today. Where else can you get such a collection of greats in one place at one time?
Now the MC of today's ceremony is introduced, George Grande. George begins the player introductions.
1:40 p.m. George did a great job having fun with fans and introducing the Hall of Famers during the Red Carpet Arrivals event at the Museum last night as they arrived for a private reception. If you are ever in Cooperstown for Hall of Fame Weekend that is definitely an event to check out.
1:47 p.m. [Comment From Shawn Anderson, Illinois]
Which Hall of Famer elicits the biggest hush when he enters the room? Meaning…who makes everyone stop what they are doing?
1:47 p.m. Great question Shawn! I can't speak for everyone, but for me I am in awe any time I see Willie Mays.
1:48 p.m. Biggest ovation yet? Yaz get's a prolonged standing O.
1:52 p.m. Juan Marichal is introduced. Juan was at the Hall of Fame earlier this year as we opened a brand new exhibit on baseball in the Caribbean called �Viva Baseball! If you haven't seen it make sure you come on out to Cooperstown!
Speaking of new exhibits, the Hall also has a brand new exhibit this year entitled Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream. Hank is introduced, and the fans deliver another loud ovation.
1:58 p.m. And now this year's Inductees are introduced, along with Judy Gordon on behalf of her father.
The Red Sox fans make their presence known as Jim Rice is introduced, while shouts of "Rickey" echo through the crowd as George Grande introduces "the greatest leadoff hitter of all time."
2:12 p.m. A bit of rain has moved in but it hasn't dampened any spirits. The ceremony is going to be moved along a bit however due to storms expected later this afternoon. After the invocation and national anthems, it's Joe Gordon's turn! Bud Selig reads the inscription on the plaque as Hall President Jeff Idelson presents it to the crowd.
2:12 p.m. Judy Gordon takes the podium.
2:16 p.m. Judy talks about how her father reached out to Larry Doby in his first ever day in the major leagues as he desegregated the American League. "This was not an isolated incident. This was how my dad lived his entire life." She then notes that today marks the 11th anniversary of Doby's Induction into the Hall of Fame.
2:19 p.m. Here's an interesting story about the 1948 season with the Cleveland Indians, in which Gordon hit 32 home runs. According to Judy, he received a case of Wheaties and a case of gum for every home run he hit. Judy Gordon: "As I remember, even the dog got more athletic eating the Wheaties."
2:24 p.m. A very touching moment and a loud standing ovation here as Judy Gordon concludes by indicating that her family considers Cooperstown and the National Baseball Hall of Fame as her father's final resting place where he will be remembered forever.
Next up: Jim Rice.
2:25 p.m. Anyone have any special memories about watching Rice play? Send them along!
2:28 p.m. Jane Forbes Clark welcomes Jim to the Hall of Fame family, and Bud Selig reads the inscription on his plaque as it is presented to the crowd. Later tonight, that plaque will join Gordon's and Henderson's as the Hall of Fame's curatorial staff will hang them with the other 286 in the Hall of Fame Gallery.
2:29 p.m. The crowd breaks out into a chant of "Let's Go Red Sox!"
2:36 p.m. Where was Jim when he received the call that he had been elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame? Watching The Young and the Restless.
Jim thanks the Boston Red Sox, with whom he spent his entire major league career. Not only did he help lead them to the AL pennant in his rookie season, but from 1977-1979 he became the only player in big league history to record 35 home runs, 100 RBIs, and 200 hits for three consecutive seasons. One of those years, 1978, he hit 46 home runs and drove in 139 on his way to earning the AL MVP.
2:41 p.m. Another standing ovation for Rice as he concludes his speech, stating that he cannot think of a better place to be – with his fans and with the greatest living ballplayers.
Now, it's time for Rickey. The fans here have been waiting for this since the announcement in December.
2:46 p.m. The cap on Rickey's plaque? The A's of course. The inscription on his plaque begins "Faster than a speeding bullet…." As Selig reads off all nine of Rickey's team, a loud ovation from the crowd as the Red Sox are mentioned. Now: Rickey takes the podium.
2:47 p.m. Any special memories of watching Rickey play? Send them along!
2:51 p.m. Rickey says that he played so long (25 seasons!) because of his love for the game of baseball. Apparently his dream was to play football for the Oakland Raiders, but his mother was afraid he would get hurt and told him to play baseball. As Rickey points out, mothers always know best.
2:53 p.m. Wondering who Rickey looked up to as a kid? Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, Hank Aaron and Reggie Jackson. Three of them are up on the stage behind him today.
2:54 p.m. Rickey's nine teams ties him for second place among Hall of Famers with Goose Gossage and Hoyt Wilhelm. Anyone know who's first?
2:59 p.m. The answer to that previous question: Dan Brouthers.
Rickey's take on his nine teams – it was a great chance to meet fans all across the country. Henderson: "It is the fan who make the game fun. To the fans: Thank you, thank you, thank you, for all your support over the years."
3:01 p.m. Rickey closes his speech by stating how humbling it is to now be considered in a class of the greatest players of all time. He receives a prolonged ovation from the fans.
3:03 p.m. Don't go anywhere folks – we have plenty of ceremony left, and we haven't yet heard from Tony Kubek or Nick Peters! Now on the big screen – a video of Stan Musial (who could not be in attendance tonight) playing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" on his harmonica.
3:09 p.m. On the stage now we have George Grande and Billy Williams remembering 1969, as it is the 40th anniversary of that season. An incredible season perhaps best remembered for the Miracle Mets.
Billy Williams is the spokesman for the Hall of Fame's Membership Program. Billy thanks all Hall of Fame members out there for supporting the Hall and helping to keep baseball's history and tradition alive here in Cooperstown.
Now Don Sutton takes the podium to introduce this year's Ford C. Frick Award winner, Tony Kubek. Sutton points out that his first day as a broadcaster was spent sitting alongside Kubek.
3:15 p.m. Tony's turn. He points out Moose Skowron, his first road roommate, who is sitting just to the right of stage today.
Of course, Kubek played baseball himself, for nine seasons with the New York Yankees, making four All-Star games.
3:24 p.m. Tony speaks about how the game of baseball has pioneered so many of the changes in American culture, drawing particular attention to the racism and bigotry that Jackie Robinson and Hank Aaron overcame during their playing careers, breaking down barriers in the process. This draws a loud ovation from the crowd.
As a member of the Hall's Education department, I'm glad to see Tony mention this. At the Hall we try to teach our visitors about how baseball has been at the forefront of many changes in American culture.
3:29 p.m. Kubek closes and Jane Forbes Clark returns to the podium to present the J.G. Taylor Spink Award winner, Nick Peters. Peters covered the Giants for 47 years, more years than any sports journalist in history. David O'Brien, President of the Baseball Writers' Association of America, comes to the podium to introduce Peters.
3:32 p.m. Here's a good Rice memory:
3:32 p.m. [Comment From Scott Downer]
I was at a game in Cleveland in 1979. I saw Rice his a pitch out of old Municipal Stadium that cleared the center field wall, I'm going to say 410. The ball never got over 20 feet off the ground. I've never seen a shot lie this one. It must have gotten out in two seconds. Just a blast.
3:37 p.m. Nick Peters talks about listening to Red Sox games on the radio on Sunday drives with the family. His idol? Ted Williams naturally. Peters then recalls how he learned how to do math through computing batting averages and other statistics. Sounds kind of like the Batter Up math unit that the Hall of Fame uses to teach kids across the country using video-conferencing technology
3:42 p.m. Nick Peter's closes by pointing out that he was able to do something he loved without every having to go too far from home or looking for another job. While he laments that the Giants never won a World Series in his 47 years covering them, he also points out that the A's won 4 of the 6 they played in during that span.
With that, the ceremony concludes! The rain held off. One last round of applause for the class of 2009.
3:48 p.m. So don't forget to get the 2009 Hall of Fame Weekend on your calendar now, the last weekend in July as always!
It's never too early to start thinking ahead to next year. On this year's ballot, Andre Dawson received 67% of the vote, with Bert Blyleven receiving 62.7%, and Roberto Alomar will be on the ballot for the first time.
3:50 p.m. The weekend isn't over yet, as Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson will be back here tomorrow for a special Legends Series interview on the Induction Stage.
I think it's about time for me to sign off. But before I do I'd like to thank you all for joining me this afternoon, and hope you enjoyed the coverage! Don't forget to log onto www.baseballhall.org for more coverage of Hall of Fame Weekend 2009!
Stephen Light is manager of museum programs at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
A great month
By Jeff Idelson
What a month it has been for the Hall of Fame — from opening two new major exhibits to having five Hall of Famers in town. It's been a whirlwind, but a good whirlwind.
The Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream exhibit opening was especially gratifying because Henry and his wife Billye were in Cooperstown, and truly impressed with the presentation. You could almost see their sense of pride seeing in brick and mortar all that they have accomplished in life. Our Voices of the Game program with members was great, especially when Henry grabbed a Jackie Robinson model bat and started showing everyone how Jackie grabbed the bat tightly, while Henry's hands were loose. Insider info. So cool.
Two weeks later, we opened �Viva Baseball! Orlando Cepeda traveled from San Francisco and Juan Marichal from the Dominican Republic for the dedication. This exhibit may be the most intricate one we have established, with its widespread use of multimedia, and with every single element — labels, captions and video, all bilingual. As I delivered my remarks while standing on a map of South America, and specifically on Nicaragua, it caused me to pause and remember that Orioles and Expos star, Dennis Martinez, the all-time winningest pitcher in the country's history, signed a contract in the spring of 1973, just months after Hall of Fame hero and humanitarian Roberto Clemente died trying to deliver earthquake relief supplies there on New Year's Eve.
Both exhibits are ones with which our entire staff is so proud.
Sprinkled among the openings were orientation visits from Jim Rice and Rickey Henderson. Both were seeing the Museum for the first time. It's always interesting to see how the guys react to being in Cooperstown and the result is always the same: humbled. They both now are beginning to realize the enormity of being a Hall of Famer. From talking to a lot of Hall of Famers over the years, coming to Cooperstown and then giving their speech on stage truly leads them to realize that their careers are ongoing. I know Rickey still thinks about playing… he asked me if he could play in the WBC in January.
Now we roll into June and the Hall of Fame Classic is quickly approaching and five MORE Hall of Famers will be in Coop. July will bring 50+ more.
While the village of Cooperstown can be classified as sleepy, the Museum certainly can not. There's always something fun happening in the Hall.
Jeff Idelson is president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Picture perfect
By Lenny DiFranza
Two photo exhibits are being installed right now at the Hall of Fame that show the passion of Latin baseball, the international pastime of the Caribbean.
Viva Cuba B�isbol focuses on Cuba, the island nation whose people have remained true to baseball through war, revolution, and peace. American photographer Byron Motley's stunning images reveal a deep love for the game in the fabric of everyday life, from sandlots to international competitions. Viva Cuba B�isbol is in the third floor of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
The Latino Baseball Story, based on a 15-year project by photojournalist Jos� Luis Villegas, explores the dedication needed for the difficult journey Latino players take to play major league baseball. Although some realize their dreams and some do not, the love for the game remains. The Latino Baseball Story is on the Halper Gallery on the first floor of the Museum.
These temporary exhibits will be in our museum only through the end of this year. They open on Saturday, May 23, along with our permanent exhibit, �Viva Baseball!, which traces the history of Latin baseball from its roots — which are almost as old as those in the U.S. — to today's Latin big league stars.
Lenny DiFranza is the assistant curator for new media at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
Artifacts tell the story
By Erik Strohl
This time of year is extremely busy for the Curatorial Department at the Hall of Fame. Our busiest time of year is the offseason because come April and Opening Day, all of our new exhibits are either planned or well under way, and maintenance on existing exhibits must be done on a yearly basis.
Among the many existing exhibits in need of updating in the offseason are: Autumn Glory, the exhibit focused on the World Series; the Records Room, which lists statistics of career and active record-holders in both pitching and hitting; and the Major League Baseball awards, featuring honors such as the Gold Glove and Cy Young Awards. We also do a fair amount of digital curatorial work, updating Hall of Famer databases and Web content.
We have a unique position as curators because when something is incorrect in our exhibits, our visitors let us know. That shows the passion that baseball fans have for the game and its history. Many fans come in and may be more knowledgeable than we are on a specific topic or team like the 1950s Cleveland Indians or the current state of Minor League franchises for the Chicago Cubs. The strength that our curatorial team has is a vast general knowledge as well as the resources at our fingertips to gain more information. Our fans always keep us on our toes to make sure our information is accurate and up to date.
The fun part about working at the Hall of Fame is you can go home and watch baseball on television and say it's your job — because it is. So that is something that I will never get tired of. Sometimes you just have to sit back and smile because you get paid to do baseball.
In April, we will be opening Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream which will be a retrospective of his entire career. Up until this point, the only person who has had an entire exhibit dedicated in his honor had been Babe Ruth.
The exhibit will cover Aaron's youth, growing up playing baseball to his career in the Negro leagues with the Indianapolis Clowns and the Minor Leagues in Eau Claire (Wis.) and Jacksonville (Fla.). It will obviously look at his Major League career, which is what we have focused on in the past.
We will also cover his post-baseball career and really talk about his business and philanthropy efforts for the first time. Many people may not realize the impact Aaron has had both domestically and internationally since he retired. He really used the celebrity and iconic status that he earned as a player to make a larger difference off the field.
The artifacts in this exhibit are unbelievable. Most have been donated by Aaron himself — in fact 85-90 percent of the artifacts that will be on display come from Aaron. He has been extremely generous with us. All of his records, particularly the chasing of Babe Ruth's career home-run record, will be covered extensively.
This new permanent exhibit will become a part of our new massive expansion of our Records Room over the next few years which will eventually be called the Hank Aaron Hall of Records. Permanent exhibits are really only changed every 10-20 years, so this is truly historic. Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream will open April 25.
Our second large-scale exhibit opening this year is �Viva Baseball!, slated to debut May 23. This is an exhibit we have been wanting to do, and its subject matter becomes more prevalent every year in the modern game. This is the story of Latinos in baseball and the impact on the game that Latinos have had.
It will be located in the second-floor timeline around the 1960s. It will be a room covering the history of baseball in most of the Latin-American countries where baseball is played as well as the cultural transition that baseball has had and the impact players have had on Major League Baseball today.
- For more from Erik, visit the Hall's Official Blog at baseballhall.org.
Erik Strohl is the senior director of exhibits and collections at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.


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Bao V. Le Hung
Harvard Mathematics Department
I am a fifth year graduate student at Harvard university under the supervision of Professor Richard Taylor . I am applying for postdoctoral positions this year.
I am interested in Algebraic Number Theory, Automorphic Forms and Arithmetic Geometry. My primary research interest is in the automorphy of Galois representations and motives.
Here is my CV, Research statement and Teaching statement.
Elliptic curves over real quadratic fields are modular.
arxiv1310.7088. With N.Freitas and S.Siksek. [pdf]
Modularity of some elliptic curves over totally real fields.
arxiv1309.4143. [pdf]
Average size of the 2-Selmer group of elliptic curves over function fields.
With P.Q.Ho and B.C.Ngo. [pdf]
Introduction to elliptic curves.
A brief introduction to the theory of elliptic curves, written for a summer school at VIASM (warning: many typos not fixed, use at your own risk). [pdf]
Arithmetic algebraicity theorems and applications.
Harvard Minor thesis [pdf]
Derived categories, t-structures and stability conditions.
Essay for Part III Mathematics in Cambridge (now called Master of Mathematics). [pdf]
Modular units and units in division fields of elliptic curves.
An expository note about modular units. [pdf]


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