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YPSILANTI, Mich. - The Miami University volleyball team fell behind in every set, but each time overcame the deficit to earn its first Mid-American Conference victory, a hard-fought, 3-0 (25-20, 28-26, 33-31), win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Miami improves to 6-15 on the season and 1-7 in the MAC. The Eagles are now 13-11 overall and 3-5 in the MAC.
Meg Riley completed an amazing weekend with her eighth triple-double of the season. She had a new career-high of 22 kills to go along with 20 assists and 10 digs. She made only one attack error for the match on 39 attempts for a .538 attack percentage. She was halfway to a quadruple-double as she assisted on five blocks.
Riley was not the only player on the Red and White to have a great performance. Lisa Treadway recorded a double-double with 10 kills and a season-high 17 digs. Madison Hardy was only three digs off of her career-high with 29 digs.
Eastern Michigan opened up a 10-7 lead to begin the first set. Kills by Jenny Ingle and Madison Dodd, along with a block by Ingle and Riley helped stake the RedHawks in front at 11-10. The teams traded points until the Eagles took a 15-14 lead. From there, three kills by Treadway and one from Ingle would put Miami in front, 18-15, and force an EMU timeout. The Eagles would respond out of the break with a 5-1 run to take the advantage at 20-19. Their run ended with a service error and that reignited the RedHawk offense. Riley would record two kills as Miami ended things with a 6-0 run to earn a 25-20 victory.
Miami once again fell behind to begin set two, this time by a score of 8-13. EMU would eventually push the lead to six at 16-10 before the RedHawks began to make their run. Riley started it off with two straight kills off of Amy Kendall assists. Two straight service aces from Dodd would cut the deficit to two at 16-18 and force an Eagle timeout. The teams traded points until Eastern Michigan was in front, 22-19. A kill from Riley, an EMU attack error and a block by Christina Menche and Dodd would tie the score at 22. Tied at 23, a kill from Dodd gave Miami set point, but the Eagles would fight it off. Eastern Michigan would then get a set point of its own, but a kill from Sarah Chaney would tie it back up for the Red and White. Finally, tied at 26, a kill from Treadway and a service ace by Menche would give the 'Hawks a hard-fought, 28-26, win.
In set three Miami fell behind, 7-12. Kills from Ingle and Treadway, followed by a block from Ingle and Riley would pull the 'Hawks to within two. Eastern would respond with an 8-5 run that gave it a 20-15 lead. Treadway would put down a kill to help Miami get within three, but the Eagles would eventually force a RedHawk timeout when they went in front, 22-18. Out of the break, Miami scored the next three points to cut the deficit to one, punctuated with a Treadway service ace. EMU followed with two straight points of its own to create set point at 24-21. Riley took over with three straight kills off of Kendall assists to fight it off and tie the score at 24. A service error would then give the Eagles another chance to win, but again Riley put down a kill to keep the RedHawks in the set.
Tied at 26, a block from Chaney and Menche would give Miami its first chance to win the match. However, another service error would retie the score at 27. Eastern Michigan would eventually get another chance to win the set when it took a 29-28 lead, but Ingle would record a kill to fight it off. The Eagles got two more chances to win, but Ingle kept the RedHawks in it both times with a kill and a solo block. Tied at 31, Riley put down her career-high 22nd kill to give Miami another set point. This time Hardy followed with a service ace to give the Red and White a 33-31 victory and a straight-set win.
Miami hit .284 for the match, while holding Eastern Michigan to a .149 hitting percentage. Ingle had eight kills and five blocks (one solo and four assisted). Kendall led the RedHawks with 30 assists.
Miami returns home next week for two matches. On Friday, the RedHawks welcome Toledo to Millett Hall. Due to the home hockey game, it will feature a special start time of 6 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 20, Miami hosts Ball State at 5 p.m.

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Most of us these days use our cell phones as an alarm clock. If we're not using our devices to help wake us up each morning, we almost certainly have them sitting on the table beside our beds at night. It's just the way it is.
For me, when I go to bed each night, I'll usually pull my iPhone or iPad over and make one last pass on Twitter before I lay my head down and try and go to sleep. Once I finish with my device, I need to plug it in and get it charged up for the next day, so I reach over the side of the bed and grasp around at wires until I find the ubiquitous white USB charging cord for my iDevices. Sometimes I accidentally grab the cord for my radio or my lamp, and there have been more than a few close calls of yanking those things off the table. Once I do get hold of my USB charging cord, I need to activate the display on my device to hopefully conjure enough light to let me make the connection between charger and device. It's a problem (albeit a #FirstWorldProblem) but it's something I'd like a solution for.
Enter CordLite. CordLite is a project currently on KickStarter that is looking to introduce an illuminated charger cable for Apple devices. The CordLite is designed as such that when you touch the charging head portion of the cable, a light around the top of the head turns on, making it an easy process to guide the male portion of the charger into your device. According to the inventors' KickStarter page, they worked extensively to create a USB cable that fit with the design quality standards of Apple, and from the looks of it, the result of their efforts is an elegant device that, if priced properly, would be on the want list of thousands.
The inventors are seeking $70,000 in KickStarter money to proceed with production of CordLite, and they've got just over a month to raise that. A $25 KickStarter contribution will net you one of the first CordLites, expected to come out later this year. The inventors say the cords will retail for $35 when they're officially released. A Micro USB version of the cord is in the plans, but the inventors noted on their KickStarter page that with limited resources, they wanted to focus on the Apple versions of the cords for now.


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Katlyn Stevens
Position: F Ht.: 5-3
Hometown: Milton, GA
Previous School: Milton
Eligibility: Jr. Major: Fine Art and Communications
Katlyn Stevens enters her third season at Pfeiffer.
Career: Played in 37 career matches with 28 starts . . . scored two goals and recorded two assists in each of her first two seasons . . . has 12 career points on four goals and four assists . . . fired 62 career shots and 25 shots on goal.
Personal: Daughter of John Stevens and Mella Jacobs…Born on November 7, 1993…Majoring in Communications and Fine Art.
Before Pfeiffer: Milton High School… Georgia 5-A State Champions, Region 6 5-A Champions in 2010 and 2012.


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When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Snohomish H.S.
Teams: Wesco North: Arlington, Lake Stevens, Monroe, Mount Vernon, Snohomish; Wesco South: Cascade, Edmonds-Woodway, Jackson, Lynnwood, Kamiak, Mariner; South Puget Sound League North: Bellarmine Prep, Central Kitsap, Gig Harbor, Olympia, South Kitsap, Stadium, Yelm.
State qualifiers: Top four finishers in each weight division. (Top five and six will be alternates)
106: Michael Soler (LS), Jacob Nolan (Y); 113: Noah Cuzzetto (E-W), Darren Harris (Y); 120: Jake Douglas (LS), Warren Sprecher (CK); 126: Gino Obregon (C), Brian Rochester (Y); 132: Nathan Vulliet (EW), Tanner Page (Y); 138: Jesse Peterson (LS), Dillon Harris (Y); 145: Eric Soler (LS), Ben Delacy (SK); 152: Tanner Perry (Snoh), Adam Gascoyne (SK); 160: Logan Johnson (LS), Anthony Allred (Y); 170: Cody Vigoren (LS), Bryce Broome (SK); 182: Jake Ferro (A), Taylor Ladenburg (BP); 195: Tristan Baus (Snoh), Tanner Hartsoch (O); 220: Shaq Reed (LS), Jack Hougan (O); 285: Brandon Johnson (LS), Damien Medeiros (SK).
Region 1 3A Wrestling Tournament
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Marysville Pilchuck H.S.
Teams: Wesco North: Everett, Marysville Getchell, Marysville Pilchuck, Oak Harbor, Stanwood; Northwest: Ferndale; Metro: Bainbridge, Blanchet, Chief Sealth, Cleveland, Eastside Catholic, Franklin, Ingraham, Lakeside, Nathan Hale, O'Dea, West Seattle, Rainier Beach.
State qualifiers: Top four finishers in each weight division. (Top five and six will be alternates)
106: West Weinert (St), Korry Broderick (O), Christian Bertram (OH); 113: Billy Almachar (MG), Quinn Damon (NH); 120: Jacob Cole (St), Matt Iwicki (EC); 126: Jeremy Vester (OH), Jack Sy (Frank); 132: Cody Fakkema (OH), Jack Miller (Bain); 138: Jacob Fitzgerald (OH), Dylan Read (Bain); 145: Jessie Lopez (E), John Crutcher (L); 152: Zach Schut (St), Alex Hoover (Bain); 160: Drew Hatch (MP), Joshua Crebbin (OH), Jasper Bourgette (NH); 170: Cody Stone (MG), Mike Hodges (NH), Anthony Hawkins (E); 182: Same Alexander (Fern), Tyler Moniz (Bain); 195: Ismael Perez (MP), Mike Lakisa (CS); 220: Kam Williams (Fern), David Hurdle (EC); 285: Alfredo Diaz (MG), Tristin Prout (NH).
Region 4 3A Wrestling Tournament
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Sunnyside H.S.
Teams: Wesco South: Glacier Peak, Meadowdale, Mountlake Terrace, Shorecrest, Shorewood; GSL: University, Shadle Park, North Central, Rogers, Mt. Spokane; Big 9: Kamiakin, Hanford, Kennewick, Southridge; MCC: Sunnyside.
State qualifier: Top four finishers in each weight division.
106: Kwest Osborn (U), Trung Banh (MT); 113: Jesse Barajas (Sunn), Luke Lotawa (SC); 120: Kiegen Schauer (MS), Kyle Smythe (SC); 126: Matthew Floresca (SW), Michael Hosfield (Kenn); 132: Richie Bondurant (MS), Rikio Campbell (SW); 138: Terrence McKinney (SP), Erik Harris-Uldall (SW); 145: Noe Palomino (Sunn), Nate Tibbott (Mead); 152: Jacob Elledge (GP), Izaec Quintanilla (NC); 160: Morgan Smith (Mead), Bryson Pierce (NC); 170: Austin Stannard (U), Syd Springberg (MT); 182: Sean Elledge (GP), Bryce Overholt (South); 195: Ciaran Ball (Mead), Tanner Orndorff (U); 220: Tom Harvey (MS), Tim Smith (Mead); 285: Mosese Fifita (GP), TAte Orndorff (U).
Region 1 2A Wrestling Tournament
When: Sedro-Woolley H.S.
Where: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Teams: Archbishop Murphy, Cedarcrest, Granite Falls, Sultan, Lakewood, Lake Washington, Sammamish, Sedro-Woolley, Squalicum, Anacortes, Bellingham, Lynden, Burlington-Edison, Sehome.
State qualifiers: Top four finishers in each weight division.
106: Gustavo Sanchez (S-W), Bailey McBride (C); 113: Adam Adkinson (S-W), Juan Quijada (Samm); 120: Ryan Nash (GF), Luke Jordan (Sq); 126: Tyler Groff (GF), Nick Iaconetti (Lynden); 132: Bryce MacDicken (Sult), Nick Grandberg (B-E); 138: Patrick Anderson (B), Benson Hull (LW); 145: Jacob Farrell (S-W), Saul Del Rio (LW); 152: Jason Barrus (Sult), Kyle Morgan (S-W); 160: Austin Vosburgh (S), Carlos Toledano (C); 170: Ryan Meggison (Lynden), Jeff Harrison (Lakewood); 182: Jake Naslund (Sult), Ross Atterberry (A); 195: Foster Wade (AM), Jeff Bajema (B-E); 220: Taylor Comfort (Sult), Caleb Newman (Lynden); 285: Patrick Schjelderup (Sq), Tristan Nelson (Lakewood).
Boys 1B/2B Regional Wrestling Tournament
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.
Where: Chief Leschi H.S.
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Many carpet-cleaning professionals have a little secret I would like to share with carwash professionals: A carpet extractor wand, along with hand tools used for cleaning carpets and upholstery, can be almost as important as the extractor itself. And in the case the wrong wand is selected — one that is uncomfortable to use or simply does not perform well, no matter how powerful and efficient the extractor — it may be difficult to complete auto upholstery and carpet cleaning to your satisfaction … or your customers.
There are some pretty good reasons many cleanings professionals might be unaware of the importance of wands.
"For years, most people simply thought they were all the same," said Charlie Marinella, who heads the car-care division of U.S. Products Inc., a manufacturer of carpet-cleaning, hard surface-cleaning, and restoration equipment. "And many manufacturers promoted this belief because for years they were primarily concerned with finding new ways to make their extractors more and more powerful."
However, in the past five years, as the carpet-cleaning industry has increasingly focused on becoming more green and sustainable, engineers have revisited carpet extractor wands, looking for ways to make them more effective, healthier to the user and environment, and easier to use.
The result is that new wand technologies have evolved and some of today's wands and upholstery tools utilized in both professional carpet cleaning and car care are much lighter, easier to use, environmentally responsible, and high performing.
Wand basics
Before venturing into things to consider when selecting a wand, there are some "wand basics" we should explore and fully understand. Some of these basics may apply to professionals cleaning carpets regularly, but according to Marinella, this information should still prove useful to car-care professionals when selecting a wand.
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• Wands are made from all types of materials. This includes aluminum, stainless steel, titanium, and rotationally molded plastic. (Rotational molding was refined in the 1950s. A hollow mold is filled with a plastic. It is then slowly rotated around two axes, causing the softened plastic to dispense and stick to the walls of the mold. The plastic is removed from the mold and now becomes the body of the product.) Some materials are heavier than others. The weight can improve cleaning performance because it helps seal the wand to the carpet for more effective extraction. However, too heavy and it can be difficult, tiring, and stressful to work with.
• The diameter of the wand tube will affect extraction effectiveness. The diameters will range from 1.5 inches to 2 inches. In most cases, a 2-inch wand tube will move air more effectively than a smaller tube, improving cleaning effectiveness.
• The number of jets on the wand can vary from one to five or more. When it comes to jets, there are several considerations, including the number of jets, the distance of the jet to the carpet, whether the jet is enclosed or not to prevent overspray, the material used to make the jet, and the size of the jets. For instance, with a single-jet wand, the jet may provide only limited coverage; with multi-jet wands, the spray from each individual jet must spread enough to intersect with the spray from adjoining jets or some areas of the carpet may not adequately be cleaned.
• Air flow issues are a big consideration. Technicians should know that most wands today have what is referred to as "turbulent" air flow. "Air bounces off the insides of the wand's shoe, which slows airflow and can negatively impact cleaning performance," said Marinella. "A new generation of "laminar" air flow wands has rectified this problem. Laminar technology allows air to flow smoothly through the wand. There is less resistance and less turbulance, optimizing performance."
Selecting a wand
Now with a better understanding of wands, what things should car-care professionals consider when selecting a new wand to perform upholstery and carpet cleaning? These are Marinella's suggestions:
1. Weight. As referenced earlier, this can be an issue because a heavier wand does have its benefits. But, if too heavy, the wand will be too difficult to work with. Look for a wand that is light yet provides an effective "seal" to the carpet and upholstery to work effectively.
2. Ergonomics. Ergonomic means the tool is designed to work with the user. Along with being light, the wand or hand tool should be comfortable to work with in all kinds of positions. Remember, car upholstery and carpets are contoured to the car with few flat areas.
3. Durability. Some wands are exceptionally durable but because they are so heavy, they are hard to use. Rotationally molded wands are proving to be some of the most durable — and lightweight — available.
4. Glide. Some wands now have customized glide-holders molded right into the head of the wand for greater durability. Because of the materials used and the custom fit, they glide over the carpet, making the extraction process much easier for the technician.
5. Advice. One of the most important business relationships a car-care professional can ever make is with a knowledgeable, trustworthy distributor. If you have such a person, they can be an excellent source of information on wands and all types of business products.
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Although wands have few moving parts, they still require some maintenance to keep them operating at tip-top performance. If the wand has filters, these should be cleaned along with the jet openings. Review the wand's manual, where you will also find troubleshooting suggestions, on how these and other maintenance tips should be carried out.
"The most important thing, though, is to not underestimate the importance of wands," Marinella added. "Like so many things, picture the wand as another link in the chain. The better it performs and the easier it is to work with, the more effective the extractor, resulting in a superior overall job, and happier customer."


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Trying to do a new name every day... i'll do a new one if it's a repeat, but you gotta show me.
Today... The New Orleans Cypress
Trying to do a new name every day... i'll do a new one if it's a repeat, but you gotta show me.
Today... The New Orleans Cypress
"Aime la vérité, mais pardonne à l'erreur." - François-Marie Arouet (Voltaire)
When you think about colors in marketing, there are certain colors that are considered 'power' colors. Primarily, these colors are rich, dark tones of black, green, red, brown and blue. The reason why many teams choose either navy or black, or at some point in their history carried a black alternate, is because those two colors give the perception of authority.
There are some lighter colors that can be considered 'power' colors when paired monochromatically, or share colors that all fall within the same hue. Lakers gold anyone? Brighter colors however, should only be used in small doses. A lot of color and many different colors worn at the same time gives the look of lower professionalism. Thunder anyone?
Sentiments aside, most teams may have chosen their color scheme for completely different reasons. Would it be out of the way to see a 'Celtic' in anything other than green? The whole foundation behind the teams name association to the majority of Boston natives and their Irish heritage and it's primary association to the color green, drives home the value of the team being that color predominantly and nothing else.
This is a fact why so many feel negatively against Utah for holding to both a name and color scheme that by right are associated with New Orleans. The only premise either of those hold for Utah is the fact that they have owned them more than thirty years, so long in fact that the identity has become solely theirs. Fifty two seasons in Los Angeles as opposed to thirteen in Minneapolis is no comparison, but even with a replacement team, for some it still hurts.
That is where teams such as New Orleans and Charlotte fall into a special category. The category of 'making it right'. Forced or not, the NFL did it with the re-location of the original Browns to Baltimore who then became the Ravens and the subsequent expansion via Houston and Cleveland who once again became the Browns. Players aside, the city got back what meant the most to them. Their identity!
New Orleans is in a position to grant this for Charlotte and Michael Jordan has gone on record saying that if it meant that much to the city, he would consider the change. Those of you who hold dearly for this team to keep the identity that you cling to, more than likely will get your wish. It is not out of the realm of possibility that this brand will be gone forever. Just moved back home!
So there is no need to keep crying over what is inevitably going to happen. A re-brand. Our city deserves it and we finally have an owner who is more than willing to grant us one. There is enough material to start a foundation for a great identity, we just have to trust that the powers that be have the fortitude to do the right thing.
FWIW, The Hornets weren't teal, purple and gold when they were in Charlotte. Shinn only added the gold when the team first moved here. The original Hugo logo had an orange basketball.
And there is no longer teal in their color scheme. It is now called 'Creole Blue' which is the same shade of blue used as a pinstripe/trim color from their original uniforms in Charlotte. The other pinstripe colors were light blue, green and purple which they became so famous for!
The New Orleans... that's it. Just 'The New Orleans!'
"Hornets means nothing." - Tom Benson
hornets hornets hornets hornets hornets hornets hornets hornets
If I had any artistic ability I'd make a New Orleans Domino logo using the street tiles. That would look really cool.
I just thought of a cool nickname for the arena. The Ballroom. Lol
New Orleans Jambalaya!
We can all be Newman and instead of eating Gumbo, we say "Jambalaya!"
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or http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMMVvS_mmqE
New Orleans/Charlotte Hornets
aka Hornet Blood
Credit: wopester
if we dont change the name before this season lets kick it old school with retro hornets unis
We could go toe toe with the Knicks for the single name syllable title with Navigators....sometimes the Navs and sometimes the Gators, but never Charlotte....direct tie in with ship pilots as well as others who lead the way....I wanted to suggest this one before 42 did!!
"we might make dollars, but we don't necessarily make sense"
"always be sincere....whether you mean it or not"
No to Navigators for me. Best american football team here in Portugal and i play in a rival team. Renegades is my team. We can use that
But honestly, i like the name.
The New Orleans Camping Chairs! Only 6.95 a seat at games and sold at Home Depot!
Here is what I've come up with for a Knights concept. It's just the logos right now, still working on the uniforms. I have something that look's ok, but I'm not sold on it! I'll post it later, right now I'd just like to hear what you all feel about these.
You don't follow my Twitter, I lead yours.
I think they mentioned that Mrs. Benson wants black, gold and cardinal red. Where would you put cardinal red in that logo?
Get rid of the black and gold parts and make it red!
So many teams have red in their uniforms though. I really like the design but I'm not big on the black and gold either. However, I wouldn't totally oppose it. No other NBA team has black and gold I don't think.
I would be totally opposed to it. I would set up a formal opposition party! But, seriously, yeah, I really hope we don't do the whole 'city color theme' thing like Pittsburgh. I want two distinct/separate brands not The New Orleans Football Saints and the The New Orleans Basketball Saints. Mardi Gras colors all the way -- to hell with the Utah Jazz!
June 3: New Orleans Maskers
June 2: New Orleans Misfits
June 1: New Orleans Desire
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New Bern Civic Strings will be in concert Sunday at Founders Hall of the Epiphany School of Global Studies.
Admission is free at the concert, which will be held at 3 p.m. at 2201 Henderson Ave. in New Bern.
It will feature the music of Holst, Vaughan-Williams, Brahms, Scott Joplin and Telemann.
Holly Gutierrez is the viola soloist for the concert.
She has played with the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Johnstown Symphony Orchestra, Altoona Symphony Orchestra, IUP Faculty Quartet and the Chamber Orchestra of the Alleghenies.
The group is a classically trained string orchestra of talented players from the New Bern area.
Orchestra members range in age from 15 to 82.
It came into existence in the fall of 2012, and this is its final concert of the season.
The group is under the musical direction of Joe Olivieri, a professional trumpet player, who also conducts the Craven Community Band and teaches part time at the Epiphany School.
Here is a sampling of the week's other notable events:
The New Bern-Craven County Public Library hosts "A Novel Idea" Book Discussion Club today at 1 p.m. April's featured novel, "Winter Garden" by Kristin Hannah, is a "haunting, heartbreakingly beautiful novel."
The event is free. Copies of the book are available through the library.
On Friday, the Down East Dulcimers present a "Musical Overview" concert at the New Bern-Craven County Public Library.
The selections range from classical to popular and give the audience a chance to reminisce and sing along. Admission is free for the 11 a.m. program.
Craven County has two early events for Child Abuse Month scheduled this week in New Bern and Havelock.
The opening ceremonies are Wednesday at the Craven County Courthouse on Broad Street at 8:30 a.m.
It will include keynote speaker, District 3B Chief Court Judge Walter B. Mills. There also will be comments from the Guardian ad Litem Program, a Pinwheel Garden planting and entertainment by the Excel 7 Learning Center children.
For information, call Terry Brubaker at 636-4900, ext. 3081.
On Friday, Havelock has its opening ceremonies at Havelock City Park at 8:30 a.m. Sen. Norman Sanderson, R-Pamlico, will read the Prevent Child Abuse Month Proclamation.
Judge Mills will be the keynote speaker.
Craven Community College's International Film Series continues with "Billu Barber" on Friday at Orringer Auditorium.
There will be showings at 2:30 and 7 p.m.
The free show is a story of a simple ordinary man who led an extraordinary life.
According to a release, "Billu Vilas Pardesi was living in his village with his wife, Bindiya, and two great kids. Life was bittersweet...we can say more sweet than bitter. One day a superstar came into their lives and everything changed. Life changed, people changed, friends changed, the village changed, but one man did not...Billu Barber. Will this ordinary man redefine the words ordinary? Will the world see the greatness behind his small existence? And most of all, will life ever be the same for Billu Barber again?"
On Sunday, the New Bern-Craven County Public Library presents "Never Again: Heeding the Warning Signs, " a Holocaust remembrance program.
It is at 3 p.m. and is free to the public. It is presented in cooperation with Temple B'Nai Sholem.
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Dan Chudnov and a team of colleagues describe unAPI, a tiny HTTP API for serving information objects in next-generation Web applications.
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What a round yesterday at leagues! We played Radcliff and ONLY six people showed up to play so we all played on one pad. With three holes left Taylor Benham and I had a four stroke lead and were setting at ten down. As we stepped on to #16s tee I told him Alright weve got a four stroke lead with only three holes left to go dont think of ANYTHING but the ACE. He threw and we were with in putting distance. I threw a WIDE hyzer route and it spiked in and SMASHED the chains a bit long but didnt stick.
At hole #17 Taylor and Corey Compton BOTH PARKED the hole and took birdies. That was the first time Ive EVER seen two people on the same pad two it.
Hole #18 Taylor ace runs and goes long and OB. I stepped up and said Well its the last hole and weve got a four stroke lead Ive GOT to ace run it. I threw and slammed into the front of the basket DEAD CENTER! It was about two four inches low!
Very exciting and frustrating finishing holes! At least the two ace runs stayed close enough to finish as birdies.


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Congratulations to my NEWEST GB, You HIT 1.5 MILLION POINTS WAY TO GO !!!!!!!!!!! , AL
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Today is our buddy AlleycatMO's birthday, (regardless of what her profile says ;-) ...Please stop by and wish her a happy birthday. thanks!
Thursday is our mutual buddy Tomeboy's birthday. I am throwing him a whiteboard birthday party. Please stop by his WB and leave him a message. I hope you can participate; if anyone is worthy of kind remarks, he certainly is. Thank you.
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Kudos on the "Mayflower Oil Spill: Exxon's Shady Secrets Uncovered " article.
Not sure what you picture is?? We have some common buds. Would love to have you as my newest bud from Fla.?? David..............QQ
Great article about kock industries. Thanks for sharing.
The Gov't. selling GM stock should tell us that they're pessimistic about the coming year and that they need the money, deparately.
Kudos. Excellent catch on the "New Study: Fluids From Marcellus Shale Likely Seeping Into PA Drinking Water" article. Congrats on reaching one million points just before your GB birthday number three ;0}


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Johannes G. Denekamp
Contact Information
(812) 855-2732
1309 E. 10th Street
Room HH 3100
- Senior Lecturer
- Bloomington
- PhD, Ohio State University, 1988
- MA, Ohio State University, 1985
- BA, Wayne State University, 1983
Professional Experience
- Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ, Visiting Assistant Professor
- Wayne State University, Detroit MI, Assistant Professor
- Southern Methodist University, Dalas TX, Visiting Assistant Professor
Awards, Honors & Certifications
- Teacher of the Year, 1994, Financial Management Asssciation, WSU
- Faculty Advisor, Young Entrepreneur's Association
- Faculty Advisor, Finalist Team in the Enterprise Creation Competition
- Coordinator, Young Entrepreneur's Day
- Coordinator, Spirit of Enterprise Undergraduate Business Plan Competition Strategic
- Planning Assistance, Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Monroe County
Professional Interests
Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship
Personal Interests
Golf, Skiing, Sailing, Mountain Biking.
Current Projects
- 2000 Global Management Development Program
- Advisor to Senior Policy Analyst
- Project WorldTech, US Defense Intelligence Agency
- Faculty Mentor to CEO's of Small Businesses, HELPNET
Selected Publications
- Denekamp, J. (2008), "Tackling Complex Business Decisions in Uncertain Environments," Presentation to Kelley Direct In-Residence, January.
- National Consortium of Entrepreneurship Centers, Fort Worth TX, Represented the Johnson Center for Entrepreneurship and Indiana University. Reported on JCEI issues as part of numerous informal panels and colloquia, October 2003.
- Denekamp, J. (2002), "Managing your business through an unsettled economy," National Air Transportation Association Annual Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana, March.
- Baughn, C. C. and J. Denekamp (2002), "Intellectual property protection and the formation of international technology," Academy of International Business Conference, July.
- Denekamp, Johannes G. (2002), "Book Review of The Dynamics of International Competition, Claori, Atamer and Nunes (eds.), London: Sage, 2000," Organization Studies, Vol. 23, No. 1, pp. pp. 157-159.
- Denekamp, Johannes G., C. Christopher Baughn, and Richard N. Osborn (2001), "Prevalence of technology - intensive international alliances," International Journal of Asian Management, Vol. 1, No. 1, pp. 31-50.
- The institutionalization of international alliance configurations: Conference on competing through alliance networks: Changing dynamics of industry structure, Barcelona Spain, June 27-29, 1999 with (R. Osborn and C. C. Baughn).
- Denekamp, Johannes G., Osborn, Baughn, Hagedoorn, and Duysters (1998), "Embedded patterns of international alliance formation," Organization Studies, Vol. 19, No. 4, pp. 617-638.
- Denekamp, Johannes G., R. Osborn, C. C. Baughn, and J. Stevens (1997), "Managing intellectual capital in international alliances," The Journal of World Business, Vol. 32, No. 2, pp. 103-116.
- Denekamp, J., R. Osborn, and C. C. Baughn (1997), "Assessing the durability of U.S.-Japanese alliances," Academy of Management Meetings, Boston, MA, August.
- Denekamp, J., Hagedoorn, Duysters, Osborn, and C. C. Baughn (1996), "The evolution of technology alliances in the United States and Europe," Academy of International Business Meeting, Banff, Alberta, Canada, November.
- Denekamp, Johannes G., Baughn, Duysters, Hagedoorn, and Osborn (1996), "Embedded patterns of international alliance formation: The emergence of hybridization," Proceedings, European Science Foundation Conference, Modena, Italy.
- Denekamp, J., R. Osborn, and C. C. Baughn (1996), "Controlling the transfer of tacit knowledge in interorganizational alliances," Third World Conference: IFSAM, Paris, France.
- Denekamp, J., R. Osborn, and C. C. Baughn (1995), "The prevalence of technology-intensive international alliances," Proceedings of the European Science Foundation Conference, Jouy-en-Josas, France.
- Denekamp, Johannes G. (1995), "Intangible assets, internalization & foreign direct investment in manufacturing," Journal of International Business Studies, Vol. 26, No. 3, pp. 493-504.
- Denekamp, J., R. Osborn, and C. C. Baughn (1995), "Emerging network complexity in U.S. - Japanese alliances," Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Vancouver, B.C., August.
- Denekamp, J. and R. Osborn (1994), "The role of culture in alliance formation: A study of U.S.-Japanese high-tech trade," Academy of International Business Conference, Boston, MA, November.
- Denekamp, J., R. Osborn, and C. C. Baughn (1994), "The formation and prevalence of international alliances in technology intensive areas," Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Dallas, TX, August.
- Denekamp, J. and R. Osborn (1994), "Regional and global dynamics: The new global dynamics stemming from interfirm alliances in high-tech," 3rd Western Academy of Management International Conference, Brisbane, Australia, July.
- Denekamp, J. and R. Osborn (1994), "Hybridization, dominance, turbulent cores & relational outcomes in the analysis of international alliances," MERIT, Maastricht, The Netherlands, March.
- Denekamp, J. and R. Osborn (1994), "Using patterns of alliance formation & trade to chart developmental trajectories in international high-tech," Western Academy of Management Conference, Sante Fe, NM, March.
- Denekamp, J. and C. C. Baughn (1994), "Configurations of inter-organizational alliance characteristics arising from the formation and retention of U.S./Japanese alliances," The Best of Management Worldwide: Linking Management Scholarship, IFSAM, Dallas, TX.
- Baughn, C. C., J. Denekamp, and R. Osborn (1993), "Networks of interfirm alliances in high-tech: Implications for international trade," Proceedings of the European Science Foundation Conference, Berlin, Germany.
- Denekamp, J. and R. Osborn (1993), "Predicting U.S. net exports to Japan in selected high-tech areas: The influence of international alliances," Academy of Management Annual Meeting, Atlanta, GA, August.
- Denekamp, J. (1992), "Substitution and complementarity of U.S. exports and foreign affiliate sales: The case of the developing nations," Allied Social Science Associations, New Orleans, LA, January.


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Fishing Baits & Lures
Product Selection
Fishing Lures to Catch a Trophy
Among the many different pieces of equipment required for fishing, fishing lures are perhaps the most important. A fishing bait, lures typically replicate different food sources, however they are sometimes designed to appeal to a fishs sense of territory, curiosity or aggression.
Primary types of fishing lures include:
- Jig - A weighted head opposite a hook; often used in combination with other components
- Topwater Surface Lures - Also known as poppers , surface lures float and resemble prey that is on top of the water
- Spoon Lures - Resembling a spoon, Spoon lures reflect light and wobble to attract fish
- Crankbaits- Resemble fish and attract attention through movement
- Artificial Flies - Used in fly fishing, Artificial flies resemble natural flies and larvae
- Softbaits - Plastic lures crafted to resemble natural foods like crayfish, worms and other creatures
- Spinnerbaits - A metal hook with a flashing spinning mechanism
- Swimbaits - A type of soft plastic lure that resembles a natural baitfish
Buying Tips
Bass can be elusive and with the many different factors that affect lure selection, finding the best bass fishing lures for the situation can often be a dicey proposition. Location, temperature, water conditions and more can have an effect on fishing bait selection.
Before you buy a tackle box full of bass fishing lures, you may want to consider adding two to four of the best fishing lures around to your arsenal:
- Topwater Popper - Resembling a small frog, bluegill or larger fish chasing a smaller baitfish, the Topwater Popper attracts fish from deeper water and is among the best Bass fishing lures for catching fish around standing timber, boat docks, lay downs, boulders, the edge of aquatic vegetation, or even in open water.
- Spinnerbait - Among the better fishing lures for locating fish on unfamiliar lakes, the Spinnerbait can be used in a variety of ways. Buzzed across the surface of the water, slow rolled over the bottom or just reeled in, this lure resembles a variety of forage fish that Bass find attractive. Useful around cover and in multiple conditions, the Spinnerbait is definitely one of the most useful bass fishing lures available.
Expert Advice
Created to imitate crawfish, salamanders and all sorts of creatures that trout eat, soft plastics are some of the most effective trout fishing lures available.
Particularly flexible in a variety of conditions, soft baits are some of the best fishing lures to have on hand when youre unfamiliar with what the conditions may be. With versions resembling grubs, craw-tubes, stick baits and more, these lures can be rigged in many different ways to help you keep your options open.
Elongated fishing lures that simulate baitfish, jerkbaits resemble are minnow-like lures that often attract some bigger than average fish on most days. Available in several levels of buoyancy, these narrow trout fishing lures are available in a range of sizes; typically most trout anglers will get the best results in the 2 to 2.5 inch range.


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International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)
The International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development, ICIMOD, is a regional knowledge development and learning centre serving the eight regional member countries of the Hindu Kush-Himalayas – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal, and Pakistan – and based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Globalisation and climate change have an increasing influence on the stability of fragile mountain ecosystems and the livelihoods of mountain people. ICIMOD aims to assist mountain people to understand these changes, adapt to them, and make the most of new opportunities, while addressing upstream-downstream issues. We support regional transboundary programmes through partnership with regional partner institutions, facilitate the exchange of experience, and serve as a regional knowledge hub. We strengthen networking among regional and global centres of excellence. Overall, we are working to develop an economically and environmentally sound mountain ecosystem to improve the living standards of mountain populations and to sustain vital ecosystem services for the billions of people living downstream – now, and for the future.
Hindu Kush Himalaya Climate Change Report
Livelihoods and Ecosystem Services in the Himalayas: Enhancing Adaptation Capacity and Resilience of the Poor to Climate and Socio-economic Changes
Building resilience to climate change impacts on water resources of Indus basin
ICIMOD's publication in support of the Nairobi Work Programme
Further information on monutains and adaptation to climate change:
ICIMOD's ongoing activities on adaptation and freshwater
Organizations, institutions and private sector companies at all levels and in a wide range of sectors can become engaged with the NWP by becoming a partner and making Action Pledges. Information about how organizations can become engaged with work on adaptation under the NWP can be found here.
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West Virginia troubadour Jim McCoy has been close to country music all his life. This is the guy that 'discovered' Patsy Cline. Jim was doing a radio show in West Virginia when Patsy was trying to find a place to sing. Sure enough she showed up at Jim's door, and it didn't take him long to ask her to come sing on his radio show. She did, and he did too. Together they became the most popular show in West Virginia. Patsy Cline had a very distinctive voice. So does Jim McCoy. Not just for singin' neither. Jim McCoy has another facet to his voice. He is one of those original recitation artists that command your attention the very instant he begins to tell you a story. Many might remember Red Sovine as the master of 'recitation' story telling. It's true, Red Sovine did the incredibly popular "Teddy Bear." That particular record made Red Sovine famous, but Red, like Jim McCoy, was also a great country music singer. Likewise, Jim McCoy has a great country voice, but is also a distinctive recitationist. This particular CD is devoted to stories and poetry devoted to Jesus Christ, our Savior and Salvation. As a matter of fact, Jim and Red were well on the way to doing a joint release when Sovine died in an untimely car accident. Can you imagine what kind of super-recitation CD could have came from that. The kind of recitations that Jim does today, takes us back to another time, another place, when laments of the heart were so very meaningful. Today, we do not hear this kind of sincere presentation of how to deal with death, how to deal with bad luck, how to deal with lost love, how to deal with the coming of the Lord. It all goes right back to the real 'country.' And by 'country' I mean rural America. A 'place' that hardly exists today. A 'place' where honesty, hard work, dedication, friendship, and devotion to the Lord Jesus was (and still is out in the 'real' country) a daily part of our lives. Of course these sentimental recitations wouldn't mean much to an urban mind. It's a kind of philosophy that hardly exists today. The bottom line, especially the way Jim McCoy presents this message, is that it's the "Truth." Each and every one of these stories is kind of heart rending, and each and every one of them has a moral. Another area that is so lacking in today's country music for instance. Jim McCoy is a dedicated man. He's in America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame. He still does a dedication tribute to Patsy Cline every year over Labor Day. He does it at his own recording-studio watering hole called the 'Troubadour' in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. This particular CD was released on his own record label, Troubadour Records. It takes a very special person with a very special voice to make the listener 'listen' to every word. That's what Jim McCoy does on this very wonderful CD. Background music is also very 'country' in every respect, and although we do not know who the players are, they are great instrumentalists. This CD is part of a Historical Series that has been directly recorded off of the original cassette tape and has not been remastered in order to give the listener the authentic (vintage) quality of the original recording.
You can purchase this recording direct from Troubadour Records, 25 Troubadour Lane, Berkeley Springs, West Virginia 25411
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|Dec 16, 2012, 01:00 PM
Affordable Thunderbolt Drives. When?
I think the ideal solution for using an iMac as a DAW at least in my case is a 4TB to 6TB non-mirrored or mirrored Thunderbolt Raid drive for samples, audio recording and maybe mirroring. There is the G-Raid which looks like a solid unit but it's still pretty expensive when you include the cable. You cannot easily remove the drives either if at all. Best price is about $620 for the 4TB from MacMall including cable.
My hope is that OWC will sell a thunderbolt Raid drive next year and that the cables start to drop in price. They sell an eSTA Raid 4 TB for $279. A Thunderbolt drive will be more but still hopefully affordable for the average home studio person.
I don't want to spend four to five thousand dollars just to get the hard drive bays of a Mac Pro.
I don't like Windows.
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|Dec 17, 2012, 08:44 AM
I use a MacBook Air myself and am disappointed at the lack of any kind of affordable Thunderbolt peripherals. I see that OWC now has the Buffalo MiniStation bus-powered thunderbolt drives for a good price ($200 for 1TB) but they use slow 5400RPM 2.5 drives which sort of defeats the whole idea of a fast interface. At least they include the cable.
I would be happy with something like one of these with a 512GB SSD inside but it doesn't look like they sell the enclosure separately.
|Dec 20, 2012, 06:50 AM
2011 Mac Mini, 2008 Macbook Pro, Iphone 5s, Apple Thunderbolt Display, Many iPads.
|Dec 20, 2012, 08:50 AM
i cant believe the complete lack of options in this regard.
both with simple drives, drive-cases or hubs that don't suck.
2012 MPB 15, 16GB, 512SSD - Logic Audio
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|Dec 20, 2012, 09:05 AM
|Dec 22, 2012, 10:39 AM
I checked out the Western Digital My Book Thunder Bolt Duo. It's a little less money per GB than the others and has replaceable hard drives. It also uses the 5400 rpm Green Drive which allows it to be fan-less and quiet but I can't find any information on how well it would work for a DAW. It's slower than all the other Thunderbolt drives but supposedly faster than 7200 rpm FW 800 drives. All the tests I've seen have to do with pictures, video and music listening.
I'd hate to invest in one and start hearing pops and clicks or get error messages from my software instruments.
|Jan 10, 2013, 03:50 PM
It's pointless to use HDD with an external Thunderbolt drive. Might as well get a USB 3.0 External Drive/Enclosure/Array/etc. It's just overkill in terms of bandwidth which you will never use up. Of course if you plan on daisy chaining multiple devices with different functions, then its understandable.
Only SSDs can come close to using the benefits of Thunderbolt.
However, if you insist on having Thunderbolt, a really good option I've come across for a Thunderbolt array is the Promise Pegasus J4. Its reasonably priced and supports RAID. Drobo Mini is another option but its nearly double the price of the Pegasus J4.
|Jan 11, 2013, 10:52 PM
I checked out the Promise Pegasus J4(0GB). It would run about $730 for 3 TB with 750GB 7200 rpm 2.5" drive storage with the TB cable.
|Jan 12, 2013, 01:13 PM
Even worse here, I have a late 2011 MBA. No USB3, no firewire. I just want inexpensive fast medium capacity drives, like I could get with a firewire mac. Apple positioned Thunderbolt as the next step beyond firewire (or that was my interpretation) but the peripherals still haven't joined the party.
I have (literally) two milk crates of firewire drives with video I've shot over the years. Some of the older ones are firewire only and I have to use my 2008 MBP just to access them.
|Jan 15, 2013, 11:08 AM
In the news section today: http://www.macrumors.com/2013/01/15/...ements-coming/
|Jan 17, 2013, 03:42 PM
FWIW re: Thunderbolt and other recent Apple debacles
Apple seems to have joined the planned obsolescence movement in regard to adopting these new connectivity protocols and hoping they can drag/force the customer base to come along with them willingly. This, to me, is unacceptable unless one is in the privileged position of having money to burn on completely new Mac hardware, cables and peripherals every two years or so when Apple obsoletes and eliminates another connection standard. Thank God there are a few connection converters available.
I have no intention of upgrading a perfectly nice early 2011 MBP that has FW800 (which practically all my peripherals use; that's why I bought them) just to have the expensive potential of a blazingly fast, new interface that no one seems particularly interested in, especially peripherals makers. (Ditto for the new connector cable/interface on iDevices: WTF, Apple? Is that one of the reasons the iPhone 5 wasn't an overwhelming blockbuster? Think of everyone's investments in docks, speakers, clocks, etc. with the old connector. . .simply walk away? Methinks not.)
The only angle I can really see for Apple adopting Thunderbolt is that it will probably be the only way you'll be able to connect the coming Apple TV. So you'll not only have to foot the bill for the TV, but you'll also get dragged along into upgrading your base computer, etc. if you want a permit to remain living in the Great Walled Garden of Apple.
has become oppressive to its user base, with a smile.
|Jan 17, 2013, 03:48 PM
Thunderbolt may in retrospect be a failing project. If by now, we've not seen a broader implementation... it may limp along until it fizzles.
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THANK YOU STEPHENIE for not only introducing us to your unique world of mythical creatures but for bringing some very well deserved attention to the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Lewis and Clark may have put us on the map, but you immortalized us.
Your story has had a very profound impact on my life. It has introduced me to amazing people, and sent me to amazing places both real and imagined.
THANK YOU SUMMIT for bringing this story to life on screen for the first time and for introducing us to a wonderful group of actors. And thank you most especially for filming right in my back yard. Thanks to you, I get to tell everyone, "it does in my world." And it has also given me the opportunity to share it with people from all of the country.
THANK YOU CATHERINE for your attention to detail and for romance, spider monkeys, pea coats, vampires that juggle baseball bats, slow walks through a cafeteria, a prom that I wish I had attended, and amazing wide shots of the Columbia River Gorge.
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THANK YOU CHRIS, for bringing our Edward and Bella back together in such a grand, heart-melting way.
THANK YOU DAVID for among many things, Jasper, and your treatment of his story. It was my favorite part of the book and the scene I wanted to see more than anything. In a word, it was perfect.
THANK you in advance to BILL. You were given perhaps the biggest task of all...to cover us in feathers, give us a baby and introduce a new vampire into the world. And from what you have shown us so far, I don't think we will be at all disappointed in what you bring to the last phase of this journey.
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I have had the opportunity to meet many of you through conventions, concerts, and a vampire baseball game.
RACHELLE, I will never forget how you took the time to send a personal message to my mom when she started her cancer treatment.
JACKSON, your phone call to me solidified your place at the top of my list.
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I will continue to support you beyond this time we have had in Forks, and greatly look forward to seeing what you will do next.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Most sincerely,
A devoted fan and thanks to you, a shiny VOLVO owner from Oregon
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That is one of the most touching letters I have ever read!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 15, 2011 at 5:36 PM
Very well said and so true!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousApril 16, 2011 at 3:45 AM
TWILIGHT WILL FOREVER BE A PART OF MY LIFE <3 :'(ReplyDelete
Robward, Robsten ,vampires and volvos will be forever in my life, i post early this morning in my Facebook wall ,that a Vamp era was ending, but a legend is born, Thank you Twilight , Thank you SM. mwahhhReplyDelete
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This came at a much need time in alot of peoples lives. I have made some awesome friend threw TWILIGHT AND I WILL NEVER FORGET IT!!!!!ReplyDelete
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