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Many analysts are saying that federal agencies should work to move away from COBOL.
COmmon Business-Oriented Language (COBOL) was invented in 1959 by Naval officer Grace Hopper and is still used widely throughout the federal government.
The language is touted as secure and easy to learn, but it's also old, and can't quite get the job done.
Tom Bragg is the president of ResQSoft, Inc. and said he thinks there are instances where COBOL can be encapsulated and run forever, but that might not always be the best course of action.
"The problem is that the ability of people to maintain that software and to modify it to meet new requirements, like new regulations, decreases greatly over time. A lot of the people who are maintaining that software today are in their 50's and are eligible for retirement. That's a big problem."
COBOL is probably the most widely-run language in the world today, he added. Despite this, the number of people who know it continues to dwindle every year, and no one learns COBOL in school anymore.
"Younger software engineers, as they call themselves, don't want to be mainframe programmers. When you couple those factors with the fact that nobody is making new tools for COBOL, the ability of a software programmer to make a change required by a new law or a new regulation or a new desire to provide services to constituents is very limited compared to the newer languages. The other factor is that newer languages run on much less expensive hardware, so some people spend tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars running mainframe computers when they don't have to."
Moving away from COBOL doesn't have to be a challenge, either. Bragg explained that often two (or more) different platforms are working with each other, so the older programs that need COBOL are running on the mainframe -- separate from where the software is.
"So, what you do basically is put in the new capability and test it against the old to see whether you get the same results or not. You have some choices. You can rewrite the software by hand. You can try to put a package in that does the same thing, and you can use automated tools to translate the code or redevelop it so that the code looks like human programmers wrote it."
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The cost to do this depends on how the contract is written and what's being translated.
"Basically, modern translators will come in at about 75 cents per line of code. Automated redevelopment will come in typically at about $1.50 per line of code. Rewriting it by hand can be $7 per line. The question, basically, is how much code do you have and, in terms of time, we've completed two million line projects in less than a year. Some of the other approaches take a little longer, but, basically, the problem is that you have to start. If you never start, then when you're 4 COBOL programmers come into the office and say -- 'Boss, the economy's gotten better and we're quitting', then you're stuck."

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Wednesday - 11/27/2013, 12:33pm EST
Agencies soon will get help complying with five different legislative and regulatory requirements to purchase environmentally sustainable products.
The Environmental Protection Agency and the General Services Administration are seeking input on newly released draft guidelines.
EPA and GSA want comments on a "potential approach to assessing non-governmental environmental standards and ecolabels already in the marketplace."
"The government buys everything from furniture to lighting to cleaning products. These guidelines will make it easier for federal purchasers to meet the existing goal of 95 percent sustainable purchases while spurring consumers and the private sector to use and demand safer and greener products," said Jim Jones, EPA's assistant administrator for the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention, in a release.
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criteria to assess how products support the requirements is measurable.
- Conformity assessment, which looks at whether there is a need for a
third-party verification process and what procedures are used to assess products.
- Management of ecolabeling programs, which considers how to address dispute resolution practices, and whether the practices and fees are transparent.
"As envisioned by EPA, guidelines for standards and ecolabels that would be used by the federal government would not be applied to products directly or to government standards and ecolabels or to non-governmental standards and ecolabels that are already mandated for procurement via statute or Executive Order," EPA stated in the notice published Nov. 27 in the Federal Register. "Moreover, these draft Guidelines are not intended to discontinue or diminish procurement of products conforming to government standards and ecolabels. Rather, EPA envisions that non-governmental standards and ecolabels determined to be in conformance with the guidelines would supplement existing mandates and government standards and ecolabels."
EPA wants feedback on the draft guidelines by Feb. 25.
The guidelines follow a laundry list of laws and regulations requiring the government to do a better job with purchasing green products. President Barack Obama issued an executive order in October 2009, Executive Order 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance. President George W. Bush issued another in January 2007, Executive Order 13423 Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management. Both called for agencies to comply with sustainability purchasing requirements.
Congress got into the act several times as well with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, the National Technology Transfer and Advancement Act of 1995 and the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, all addressed different aspects of green purchasing.
As part of the executive order, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy and GSA on different occasions over the last five years have been trying to collect data about agency green purchasing habits, and issued acquisition rules about how the government should buy sustainable products.
EPA said since 2011 it worked with GSA and other agencies to identify existing environmental purchasing requirements, and existing guidelines and protocols for standards and ecolabels.
"An interagency group developed an initial set of draft guidelines, and, with contractor support, tested the feasibility and appropriateness of the draft guidelines," EPA stated on its FAQ site. "This included conducting a survey of a subset of government and non-governmental environmental performance standards and ecolabel developers. Based on the results of the study and external stakeholder input from more than 30 listening sessions and discussions, EPA took the lead in completing the draft guidelines and initiating this public comment process."
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SEATTLE, Nov. 1, 2007 – The Swedish Heart & Vascular Institute (SHVI) today welcomed Glenn Barnhart, M.D., as medical director of its cardiac surgery program. In this newly formed position, Dr. Barnhart will be responsible for all program elements.
Dr. Barnhart comes to Seattle after serving as chief of the Department of Cardiac Services at Sentara Heart Hospital (SHH) in Norfolk, Va., one of the nation's top heart surgery centers. He has performed more than 3,500 open-heart operations, including adult and pediatric cardiac surgery and cardiac transplant procedures. Previously, he was medical director of the Cardiac Transplant Program at SHH and medical director of the Heart Intensive Care Unit there. He was also director of the Cardiovascular Surgery Program at Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters in Norfolk.
"One of the big attractions for me to join SHVI was the comprehensive nature of the program – from education to prevention, diagnosis, treatment, rehab and wellness," said Dr. Barnhart. "It has a longstanding, excellent reputation, and our goal is to make SHVI the premier center in the Northwest for patients in need of any type of heart surgery."
With the addition of Dr. Barnhart, SHVI's staff of cardiac surgeons grows to four. He joins Drs. William Curtis, David Gartman and Joseph Teply. In 2006, SHVI-affiliated surgeons and their teams performed 525 cardiac surgeries, 370 of which were bypass cases and 115 of which were bypass-valve combination surgeries. SHVI is based at Swedish's Cherry Hill Campus.
"Having worked with Glenn Barnhart for many years in Virginia, I know firsthand how qualified he is to take our well-established cardiac surgery program to the next level and develop it into one of America's top-tier programs," said Swedish President and CEO Rod Hochman, M.D.
Clinical areas Dr. Barnhart plans to develop further at Swedish include aortic and mitral valve repair and replacement using minimally invasive techniques, surgery for the adult with congenital heart disease, and minimally invasive ablation surgery for atrial fibrillation. He will work closely with the existing structure where all quality and clinical-assurance efforts are implemented and managed within the department. In many cases, heart disease is acquired and develops over time. Because of this factor, Dr. Barnhart emphasizes that consumer awareness and prevention are vital, and he plans to be supportive of patient education efforts of the American Heart Association and similar groups.
In Virginia, Dr. Barnhart and his team performed nearly 100 minimally invasive aortic and mitral valve repair surgeries over the last three years, which, he notes, "require a significant amount of choreography and cooperation among surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses and operating-room technicians."
"I've been very impressed with how closely cardiologists and cardiac surgeons work in the Seattle area and, in my opinion, the high level of education, training and practice of the cardiology community here is among the best in the country," said Dr. Barnhart. "That's very important because, from a quality and clinical standpoint, synergy between these two groups is paramount."
Dr. Barnhart noted that "a compelling factor for me to join SHVI was to resume working with Dr. Rod Hochman. We had the pleasure of working together in Virginia for a number of years, and I respect his vision for health-care delivery and his support of doctors. He has the unique skill to work collaboratively with physicians and other groups, which creates a healthy environment for optimal patient care."
"We are very pleased Dr. Barnhart will lead our strong surgery program," said Marcel Loh, senior vice president of the Swedish Institutes and chief administrative officer of the Cherry Hill Campus. "His reputation as a top-notch surgeon, team leader, and champion for quality bode well for anyone in need of cardiac care."
Dr. Barnhart is board certified both in cardiac and thoracic surgery. He earned his bachelor's degree from Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Va., and his medical degree from the Medical College of Virginia (MCV). He spent two years at the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md., as a clinical associate in surgery before returning to MCV to complete his general surgery training. Dr. Barnhart's post-residency training included a two-year fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery at MCV, followed by a residency in pediatric cardiovascular surgery at The Children's Hospital in Boston.
Dr. Barnhart has held numerous academic positions including associate and assistant professor of surgery at Eastern Virginia Medical School and assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Cardiac Surgery at MCV. He has been a member of professional associations including the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, as a fellow with the American College of Surgeons, and the Humera MCV Surgical Society. Dr. Barnhart has remained active in various clinical-research efforts including serving as the principal investigator of six major studies and as a co-principal investigator on 22 clinical trials. He has published more than 50 original medical articles and abstracts, written six book chapters and presented at numerous national and regional professional meetings.
Dr. Barnhart is 56 years old and has been married for 34 years to his wife, Treva. They have four children, including the youngest, Ginny, who attends The Bush School in Seattle. In his spare time, he runs and bikes.
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In July 2009, a special little dog with big brown eyes was found abandoned in a box outside Angels for Animals Animal Center in Canfield, Ohio, a participant in the 2011 ASPCA $100K Challenge. She was alone and in desperate need of a loving home. Luckily, Elizabeth Stark's family decided to adopt the homeless pup and give her a fresh start.
They chose to call her Chooey, a name they picked to commemorate this sweet dog's endearing snaggletooth. Elizabeth's family also thought Chooey's shiny blonde coat gave her a stylish look, so they adapted the spelling of her name to match the famed shoe designer, Jimmy Choo. One of Chooey's favorite past times is to chew on her pet parents' shoes, so the name is very fitting.
It didn't take long before the Starks were head over heels for their furry new addition.
"How could anyone not enjoy the company of such a sweet little companion?" Elizabeth says. "Chooey is unlike any other dog I have ever encountered. Sometimes I'm not even sure if she is really a dog. She stretches like a cat, howls like a wolf, dances like a monkey, and smiles like a toddler."
But whatever animal personality Chooey chooses, she is an energetic and steadfast companion.
"Sometimes the best things really do come in small packages—and they're covered with fur and filled with love," Elizabeth says.
Did you adopt a homeless pet? Tell us about your furry friend in the comments.
My dog Molly Mae is almost five! She was three months when we brought her home. She was adopted once before us and their dog was a big pit and didn't like her one bit. So they brought her back to the shelter. My family and I were searching for a dog. We went all over the state to find the perfect dog. We were checking out Mollys brother at the time and took him into a little room. My sister (who the dog was for) cried because spitfire was just to scary for her. (He was adorable!) I of course loved every dog that came in. But Molly was the only one that was calm and sweet. She was the runt. We went home that night empty handed but the next day we drove there right when it opened! We signed the papers and took her home. We has other animals. Molly got along great with our cat Dylan, Who was 17 years old. The first day was long and wonderful. I remember my mother and father sitting us down and telling us the rules with the dog. (I broke a few in the first day)I let her out of her kennel that night because she was whimpering and put her beside me on the couch. She snuggled right up and fell asleep. Since that day she's been by my side. Everyday. She didnt take to my sister like my parents had hoped. But me. I mean, She still protects Gabby but not as much as me. There have been a few health scares since we got her. She's been hit by the same car 3 times. Caught in a burning building alone. But she's not dead or dying. I feel that she wont die anytime soon because our need for each other is so strong. I need her by my side like I need air. We both get anxious when we don't see each other for awhile. The longest i've been away from her is five days. And that was living hell.
Brothers Peter and Christopher were given to me as an early Christmas gift several years ago. The only time they've ever been apart was when they went in for The Operation and had to be in separate carriers--the vet says they complained about the separation the whole time, except when they were sedated! I call them my therapy cats because they're a great remedy for clinical depression and also help keep my borderline-high blood pressure on the right side of the border. I can't imagine abandoning them for anything!
Having had 2 English Setters in the past, my husband and I are in love with the breed. But we also have a passion for adoption, as we have 2 rescued cats and a rescued mutt named Jack. I was surfing the web one day, thinking that Jack needed a companion, when I saw a local rescue had an English Setter! I immediately called the shelter and was told that "Babe" would be at our local Petsmart on Saturday. We were very excited and hopeful everything would work out.
Saturday my husband, our dog Jack, and I went to meet Babe. When we got to Petsmart, the shelter people had several dogs and cats in crates in the back of the store. We looked for a setter, but didn't see one. Then I noticed the tag on one of the crates said "Babe". We couldn't believe it - she looked NOTHING like a setter. She was terribly skinny anda dirty white color except for black ears. Her underside was yellow from lying in her own urine. She had a long pointy nose and the saddest eyes I'd ever seen.
The girl from the shelter assured us that yes, Babe was determined to be a pure bred. They had rescued her from a kill shelter. Their vet guessed she was somewhere between 8-10 years old. Did we want a senior dog? We didn't even hesitate - yes, we wanted her. She met Jack and they were fine together, so we loaded her in the car and took her home, re-naming her Ellie.
After an adjustment period (where she "hid" in the darkness of our bathroom, she tentatively started feeling at home. After a few months on a good diet her black spots popped out all over! She gained 15 lbs. and at last looked like an English Setter.
Ellie is the sweetest dog we've ever had. We're so glad fate brought us together that day. We have now had her for 3 years and she is playful as a puppy. We are very happy that her last years, however many that may be, will be spent being loved.
In december 2008 I lost my companion 0f 13 years a matese named Muffin by my mother, shortly after I heard of a puppy that had been left at a veterinarian, when I ask about it they told me it was a male westie of 9 months. I managed to received him 3 days before christmas, we've been friends since then and I've succeeded in training him to walk with and without a leash, wich impress other westies owner. He is a real treat to everyone he meets as he is extremely sociable and know how to endear himself to peoples.
Niko,one of our 4 Shih Tzus passed away at 14 after struggling with congestive heart failure. My husband and I always had 4 of these little guys, so 2 months after (time to grieve and not appear as if we were trying to "replace him"), we decided to adopt in his honor. Although we had aquired Niko and Tasha (who is 16 now) from a breeder, our other 2 were rescues stemming from various circumstances. I began to Google rescue groups and look at their available pets when I saw a picture of Bailey. I had to have him. He had this twisted little mouth and confused look on his face,tilted head and these hugh googly eyes. A face only a mom could love....and I did. We applied and had a "sleep-over" with Bailey, something the Rescue group does to make sure a pet is a good fit for your home and other pets. He walked into our house as if to say " Hi, I'm home" And he was! It turns out that the twisted mouth was missing teeth, and his tongue hangs out from the spaces...a result of being kept in a cage for the first 2 years of his life with another dog. We and our vet speculate that he was biting on the cage in frustration to get out, something common in dogs that are caged all the time, and dislocated his jaw, pulled out teeth or damaged them so they had to be removed, and judging from the hugh scar and notch in it, tore his tongue during one of these frustrated moments. The former owners then took him to the shelter and said they could not take care of him any more.I said" they weren't taking care of him in the first place" Bailey was an 11th hr dog, he was on the Euth list for the next morning when he was pulled by the rescue organization, at only 2 yrs old. Just the thought of them killing this sweet, young, healthy dog makes me physically sick to my stomach. But Bailey had a higher purpose in his young life. Not only do we just adore him, he has become the best bud to our youngest who, due to the ages of the other 2, had no playmate. And I have become an advocate for animal rescue,advocacy,worldwide animal causes and volunteer for shelters and rescue groups. He has made me a better person and I have discovered my true purpose in life. AND....Do not ever think that your adoptive animal does not know what you have done for him, Bailey is like velcro with me. And I wouldn't have it any other way cause we rescued each other!
A little over three years ago, we decided to adopt a dog for my son as his beloved pit bull had been stolen a year before right from our backyard. It was tragic at the time, but the story has a good outcome. We looked at our local shelter's website and found a small beagle mix who was around a year old and looked adorable. As a surprise, we didn't tell our 9 and 11 year old children where we were going. One of my daughter's friends happened to be along, as well.
When we arrived at the SPCA, our kids thought we were going to volunteer, but nearly exploded when we told them we were there to adopt. When they brought this little powder keg of a dog into the visiting room, she jumped from lap to lap without hitting the floor for at least three times around. She chased a ball and was extremely hyper. My husband gave me "that look" indicating that he wasn't sure of such an energetic dog. We noticed that she had a crooked back leg and seemed to be very anxious. We learned that she had been at the shelter for over 5 months and we guessed the fact she hadn't been adopted was because she was so hyper. With the children's overwhelming approval, we adopted her on the spot.
Upon arriving home, she settled in right away and got along well with our laid-back cat, while our big black boy, Kiko, wanted to make it clear to the interloper that he was in charge (that never changed!). My 9 year old daughter and her friend slept on the living room floor that night and "Trixie" slept under the covers between them. She was in heaven. When my daughter's friend went home the next day, Trixie wandered the house looking and whining for her. Three years later, she still explodes with kisses and whimpers whenever she sees her! Thank goodness she and my daughter are life-long friends.
As time passed, we deduced that she was abused, because we can't raise our voices around her (even to reach from one floor to the other) without her looking nervous or cowering. The worst form of discipline we can use is the rare stern look and a quiet "Trixie" before she just melts on the floor. Our vet told us that her crooked leg was from an unset break when she was a puppy and she was obviously abused. We are so happy we picked her.
About a year after we adopted her, her muzzle began to grey, so we think she is much older than they indicated. We don't care, we love her and hope she lives a long, long time. A year ago, we adopted another pit bull and Trixie "raised" her and keeps that rambunctious pup in line. It really is true, the best dogs come from the shelter.
one early evening in june 2011, i was getting off the train in my village just outside of new york city. as the people dispersed, i saw a flash of fur flying down the skinny yellow caution line at the very edge of the railroad platform. as it came closer, i could see that it was a puppy, and she continued to race back and forth along that very treacherous edge. i tried to stop her, and was unsuccessful the first two times- she was terrified, and simply ran right around me. the third time, i managed to stop her, and scoop her up in my arms. i guessed that she was a jack russell...she was trembling, and eager to jump right back down and continue her insane race at the train's edge. i took her to my car, where i offered her my leftover pumpernickel bagel from that morning, and she ate the whole thing. we became new friends. long story short, she became our pet, and it is now about a year and a half later. still a wild little runner, lily brightened up our home, and became a wonderful companion to our older schnauzer, ryan. the timing couldn't have been better, because a week after lily "found us", our older dog, an almost 18 year old schnauzer named candi died. lily was meant for our home.
Interesting! I hope that everyone's weekend is great and safe! Good luck with Chooey!
I lost my beloved pug, Buddy, on December 29, 2012. It was a heartbreaking loss...so unexpected. He was only 7 years old and very healthy. He had a blockage caused by bladder stones and even though he was hospitalized at the time, he did not survive. I wasn't sure if the holiday schedule had anything to do with it, but I was devastated. I wished that I had known how seriously ill he was. I truly thought it was a bladder infection. So did my vet. I was wrecked with sorrow...not eating or sleeping...in so much pain from the loss of my boy.
I began to look for another pug that might need me as much as I needed him. Days went by and I knew that when the "one" was found, I would know. Well, it was true. The minute I saw Toby's (then Turbo) picture, I said, "Oh, my...here he is!" I had no idea on Friday night when I faxed my application, I would be receiving a call from the Humane Society on Saturday morning. The precious volunteer said that I was immediately approved and I could come and get my new little boy.
I hesitated for a moment, thinking it was just too soon. But then I thought, why would I wait for another day, or another week or longer when Toby obviously needed someone to save him. You see, the lady had explained to me that Toby (Turbo) was an owner surrender. His person was going overseas on mission to Africa and they had a difficult parting. The owner was so saddened to leave his pal, but couldn't take him. Toby had evidently been overlooked several times due to the fact that he only had one eye. So we made the trip to see him. The moment I saw his sweet face, he completely stole my broken heart! I knew he was mine!
Well, I adopted sweet little Toby on January 12, 2013. For some reason, I've always been drawn to the ones with special needs and issues, so this made no difference to me. He was very healthy and had lost his eye as a puppy. I think it gives him personality!
So, this adoption story has two survivors...Toby and myself. He pulled me from that dark place of mourning and I eased the loss of his gentle master. We are here for each other and the healing has begun. It is like they say, I only hope I can live up to what he thinks of me. He, for sure, already has surpassed all expectation!
My husband and I rescued Buddy from the Mendocino SPCA in 1996. We were staying in Elk, California, away for a romantic weekend, and we decided to take the short drive north to Mendocino to check out the town. Adopting a dog was the last thing on our minds. We were in an art gallery looking around, and of course, my husband was done in about 10 minutes. He decided to check out the town while I continued to peruse the artwork. When I was done, I found him leaning up against a fence, under the sign 'Mendocino SPCA'. He had already made his way around, but he wanted me to check it out. I looked at all the cute puppies, but that wasn't what I was looking for. There, all by himself in the middle of a large puppy pen was this striking dog. He had white thick fur with muted spots, two black ears and a black eye. We couldn't imagine what mix of breeds he was, but he had the beautiful eyes of a border collie. And as we approached, he gave us the biggest smile I ever saw. In fact, I'd never seen a dog smile before that. It was then that my husband told me that this was the dog he singled out as well. We asked the attendant about him. She said his name was Buddy, and that the county vet had found him in the middle of the road one day and brought him home. He neutered him and gave him all his shots, planning to keep him, but his wife didn't want a dog (her loss!). So back he went to the shelter. The attendant asked if we wanted to take him for a walk. We did, and that was all she wrote! The B&B we were staying at let us keep him with us (the owners had two dogs of their own, and were sympathetic). Packing up to leave, we folded the back seat down so that Buddy would have all kinds of room. That's when we found out that he liked dirty laundry. It had gotten very quiet in the back of the car, and when I turned around, there he was, smiling, with some piece of clothing hanging out of his mouth. We knew we had made the right choice. Buddy was with us for 16 happy years. He outlived every other dog we had rescued to keep him company. They really broke the mold when he was made. He wasn't the first animal we rescued, and he hasn't been our last. And even though each cat and dog we rescue are wonderful unto themselves, Buddy will always have a special place in our hearts.


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Ten years ago, when it was Pat Robertson, I felt reasonably confident that Robertson had zero chance of succeeding, that the religious right would remain a fringe political movement, always embarrassed and exposed in the open market place of ideas and rational discourse. Now, I just don't know. With the help of the Tea Party and Sarah Palin and FOX talking heads and the well-funded misinformation campaigns, the religious right has come a very long way in a very short time.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – No. 2 Miami Hockey used strong special teams, scoring three power play goals and finishing 3-for-3 on the penalty kill, to drop former CCHA rival Ohio State, 6-2, in the season opener. Six different RedHawks scored as they jumped out to an early lead in the first period and then broke a third-period tie with a four-goal outburst.
Sophomore Sean Kuraly assisted on three goals and his classmate Riley Barber assisted on two to lead the RedHawks offensively while goaltender Jay Williams made 28 saves in the winning effort.
Miami (1-0-0) started the scoring at 7:47 of the first period after two Buckeyes (0-1-0) had been sent to the penalty box just 24 seconds apart from each other. On the two-man advantage Barber manned the point, taking a pass from Kuraly and moving toward the goal from the blue like. He sent in a wrister from the high slot that bounced off the back boards right to junior captain Austin Czarnik's stick where he sent the rebound past Ohio State goaltender Collin Olson for the 1-0 Miami lead.
Just 15 seconds later another penalty put Miami back on the 5-on-3 power play and again the Red and White capitalized as Barber set up junior Alex Wideman with a cross-ice pass that Wideman finished for the 2-0 lead at 8:51 of the opening frame. Kuraly earned the second assist on the play.
Throughout the rest of the first period Miami fought off an Ohio State power play and went to the locker rooms at the first intermission with the two-goal lead. During the frame, the RedHawks outshot the Buckeyes by a 12-10 margin. The evenly-matched second period saw Miami take two more penalties and again kill off the ensuing OSU power plays while also outshooting the home team 11-10.
The third period was an extreme change of pace as the Buckeyes lit the lamp 20 seconds in to cut the Miami lead to 2-1. After the goal Ohio State maintained the pressure and just over 2:30 later again found the back of the net to tie things up at 2-2 before three minutes had run off the clock in the final period.
In need of a quick answer, juniors Jimmy Mullin and Cody Murphy provided a spark when Mullin carried the puck into the offensive zone, drew three defenders toward him and dropped it back to the trailing Murphy who sent a slapshot past Olson to retake the lead at 3-2 at 3:22 of the third period.
Junior Blake Coleman added to the Miami lead when he carried the puck into the Ohio State zone and passed back to Mullin. As Mullin took a shot on net, Coleman broke toward the middle of the ice where he picked up a loose puck outside of the crease and finished it for a 4-2 Miami lead at 7:39 of the third frame.
Over the final six minutes, two RedHawks picked up the first goals of their college careers. Freshman Anthony Louis finished a one-timer from sophomore Taylor Richard past the OSU goalie with 5:42 left on the clock. Junior Ben Paulides finished off the scoring for the RedHawks with 1:55 left to play when he used a one-time slap shot on a pass from sophomore Alex Gacek to beat Olson for the 6-2 Miami lead.
The RedHawks finished 3-for-8 on the power play and outshot the Buckeyes 38-28. Miami also held a 41-29 advantage on faceoffs.
Miami will host Ohio State Saturday night back at Steve Cady Arena to finish off the home-and-home series. The opening puck drop is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.