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The Teams: Holy Cross (13-9, 4-3 PL) vs. Lehigh (12-9, 5-2 PL)
Date: February 4, 2012
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Place: Hart Center (3,600), Worcester, Mass.
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Series Record: Holy Cross leads, 37-14
Last Meeting: Lehigh 75, Holy Cross 60, Bethlehem, Pa., January 7, 2012
CRUSADERS HOLD THINK PINK DAY: On Saturday, the Holy Cross women's basketball program will host its annual "Think Pink Day" at the Hart Center against Lehigh. The team will be wearing special pink uniforms for the game as part of breast cancer awareness. The uniforms will then be auctioned off after the game with all proceeds going to Pink Revolution and the McInerney-Zona Children's Fund. HC for a Cure, a student group on the Holy Cross campus, will also be selling breast cancer awareness t-shirts throughout the contest, with all proceeds going to Pink Revolution.
REV. GEORGE L. O'BRIEN AWARD ON THE LINE AGAINST MOUNTAIN HAWKS: The Rev. George L. O'Brien Award will be presented to the most outstanding player in Holy Cross' Winter Homecoming game, held Saturday. The honor went to sophomore Alex Smith (Delran, N.J.) last year after she led the squad with 20 points scored in a 83-46 win over Lafayette. The award is named after Rev. George L. O'Brien, the former Director of Development at Holy Cross. O'Brien also served as the Athletic Department chaplain for many years.
SERIES HISTORY AGAINST LEHIGH: Saturday's match-up will be the 52nd meeting between Holy Cross and Lehigh with the Crusaders owning a 37-14 advantage over the Mountain Hawks. The teams first met in Holy Cross' inaugural season of Patriot League play (1990-1991), earning two back-to-back victories, a 75-55 home victory and then an 87-56 tally on the road. After compiling six consecutive wins against Lehigh from Feb. 1, 1992 until Jan. 15, 1994, the Crusaders were handed their first loss, falling 77-74 in Bethlehem, Pa. on Feb. 9, 1994. Holy Cross avenged the loss with 18 consecutive wins over the Mountain Hawks, including a 94-68 win in the Patriot League Tournament championship game held at the Hart Center on March 8, 2001. Holy Cross went 11-5 against Lehigh from 2002-2008 and is currently on an eight game slide, last beating Lehigh on March 9, 2008. Holy Cross head coach Bill Gibbons is responsible for the 37-14 record while the Mountain Hawks head coach, Sue Troyan, is 13-25 against the Crusaders. The Crusaders look to hold serve against Lehigh at the Hart Center on Saturday, a place where the Mountain Hawks have taken the last four match-ups. Holy Cross owns the all-time series edge in Worcester, 23-7.
HOLY CROSS AGAINST CONFERENCE FOES: The 2011-2012 season marks the 23rd year of Patriot League competition for the Crusaders. Over the last 22 seasons, the Crusaders have competed in a total of 335 league match-ups, winning 253 and dropping 82 games total for a 75.6 winning percentage, including a 4-3 record so far this season. After the Jan. 28 loss at Colgate, Holy Cross now stands in a three-way tie for third place in the league standings behind first-place American (7-0) and second-place Lehigh (5-2). The team was seeded sixth in the tournament last season, its lowest ever, and lost in the quarterfinals against American. The squad recorded two consecutive losing seasons for the first time ever in program history, going 5-9 in 2009-2010 and 6-8 last season. Holy Cross possesses two unblemished Patriot League seasons, going 12-0 in 1990-1991, and doing it again in 1996-1997. Head coach Bill Gibbons has been along for the entire ride and is responsible for the 253-81 league record. In all, Holy Cross has made 21 appearances in the Patriot League Tournament, boasting 11 championships and a 38-10 all-time record. The Crusaders are most successful against Colgate as they have mounted a 43-4 all-time record against the Raiders, with a 10-game win-streak snapped last Saturday. The team also boasts a 46-8 record against Lafayette, winning the last four meetings. Army and American have given Holy Cross the most trouble, as the two have combined for 27 of the 81 wins against the Crusaders. Lehigh has put up 14 wins against Holy Cross as well, including eight in a row, while the squad just broke a four-game slide against Navy on Jan. 11.
HOME IS WHERE THE HART IS: Holy Cross, who is now 7-2 at the Hart Center this season, will play in four more home games. The squad has topped Army, Bucknell, Dartmouth, Quinnipiac, UMass, Northeastern and Bryant and lost to Fordham and American. The Crusaders currently have a 77.2 home victory percentage (302 wins, 89 losses) since becoming a Division I program as the 2011-2012 season marks the 38th season of women's basketball competition at the Hart Center. The win over Dartmouth on Jan. 3 was the program's 300th win as a Division I squad. The program holds an all-time 341-114 advantage in Worcester and has posted 29 winning records and six losing seasons, including last year's 6-7 record. A total of 47 teams have never won at the Hart Center. Combined, the Crusaders have won 161 of 196 meetings (82 percent) against this year's home opponents.
ONE-TWO PUNCH: Sophomore guard Alex Smith and junior forward Amy Lepley (Norfolk, Mass.) are showing the Patriot League why Holy Cross boasts a winning record after 22 games of action. Lepley currently leads the team with 13.6 points per game while Smith follows close behind with 12.8 points per game. Lepley ranks third in the league in scoring while Smith sits in fifth place. Jhazmine Lynch of Colgate leads the league with 14.3 points per game while Army's Jen Hazlett separates Lepley and Smith, ranking fourth in the league with 13.1 points per game. Combined, the two have led the team in scoring in 17 of the team's 22 games, including six of the seven conference games. Lepley leads the team in scoring against Patriot League opponents, averaging 15 points.
TURNOVER TENACITY: Sophomores Alex Smith and Brisje Malone (Springfield, Mass.) are showing off their seasoned skills, leading the team not only with their scoring capabilities, but also their ability to create shots for their teammates. The two have combined for 206 of the squad's 387assists (53 percent) and account for only 140 of the total 369 turnovers. Through the 22 games, Smith leads the Patriot League with a 1.6 assist/turnover ratio (124 assists, 77 turnovers) while Malone is second with a 1.3 ratio (82 assists, 63 turnovers). Both tallied 11 assists in one game, Smith doing so against Harvard and Malone against Morgan State. Their output ranks in a tie for fifth in Holy Cross single-game records. Combined, the two have led the team in the assist category in 21 of the 22 total games thus far.
SPREAD THE WEALTH: One of the biggest reasons for Holy Cross' success this season is its ability to spread out the offense. Through the 22 total games, six of the 11 players on the roster have scored in double-figures. Alex Smith and Amy Lepley lead the pack with 16 double-figure outings apiece. All five of the team's regular starters have hit the double-figure mark at least once while sophomore Christine Ganser (Needham, Mass.) adds three double-figure outings. Six different players have led the team in scoring this season as well.
OFFENSE ON TOP: The Holy Cross women's basketball team continues to keep up the offensive tempo six games into conference action. When playing non-conference opponents, the Crusaders averaged 64.4 points per game and currently average 64.1 points per game against league foes, also ranking first. In all, the team leads the league by averaging 64.1 points per game, totaling 1,422 points in 22 contests. The second-highest scoring team in the Patriot League through all games is Lehigh, which averages 58.9 points per game, a difference of 5.2 points. The squad's outburst of 82 points against Bryant was a season-high while a season-best 32 field goals were made against Brown, the second most field goals made by a Patriot League team this season. The team's overall field goal percentage, 42.1, is a league best as they've combined to make 531 of their 1,261 shot attempts. Against league opponents, the Crusaders hit 43.1 percent of their field goals (175 of 403). Altogether, the team is 10-2 when playing in games where they've scored over 60 points and 11-2 when shooting better than 40 percent.
WARD LEADS SQUAD: The lone senior on the roster, Meredith Ward (Westerly, R.I.), was named captain for the 2011-2012 season. Ward was also named a tri-captain for the 2010-2011 season. She is the veteran leader in the backcourt and has started at guard in all 22 games this season, averaging 31.5 minutes, 7.2 points, 3.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game. Her playing time has increased dramatically during her senior season as she averaged 21.3 minutes over her first three years. She currently ranks fifth amongst Patriot League players in average minutes played (31.3). Her point and rebound averages have also improved as she is scoring 3.1 more points and bringing down 2.8 more rebounds than her career averages (4.1 points, 1.9 rebounds). She currently ranks 23rd in scoring amongst Patriot League leaders. Ward has notched four double-digit scoring outings thus far, highlighted by her first career double-double against UMass on Nov. 22. She scored 14 points and tallied a career-best 12 rebounds, almost doubling her previous high of seven rebounds. Against Brown, Ward led the squad with 16 points, knocking down a season-high seven field goals. She followed with a career-high eight assists against Lafayette, leading the team. Her other double-figure games include Quinnipiac (15 points) and Fordham (12). Her free throw shooting remains strong as well, as she hits 80 percent (24 of 30) from the line. As a junior, Ward registered a Holy Cross single-game record when she went 12-for-12 from the free throw line against Quinnipiac and finished the season as the team's top free throw performer, making 84 percent of her attempts. In her career she has scored 518 points, recorded 248 rebounds and 219 assists.
SMOOTH SMITH: Sophomore guard Alex Smith was chosen to the preseason All-League Team after being named to the Patriot League All-Rookie Team last season. Her accolades continue to stack up as she was named to the Miami Classic All-Tournament team and the Patriot League Player of the Week on Dec. 12. Her numbers are impressive, as she has led the team in scoring in nine games on the season. Highlighting her scoring efforts was a 26-point outburst versus Army on Jan. 25. Smith reached new heights as she sank a career-best nine field goals, five coming from three-point range. She has scored in double-figures in 10 of the last 14 games and has 15 double-digit outings on the season. Her other double-figure games include 14 points vs. Bucknell, 15 points at Brown, 11 points at Lehigh, 10 points vs. Dartmouth, 19 points vs. Morgan State, 11 points at Miami, 11 points vs. Bryant, 17 points at Boston College, 22 points at Harvard, 20 points vs. Northeastern, 15 points at Central Connecticut, 14 points versus UMass, 14 points versus Quinnipiac and 11 points at Yale. Smith topped out in the assists category against Harvard, collecting 11 to notch a career-high and record her first-ever double-double. She has 124 total assists on the season, notching a career-high, and leads the team and Patriot League with 5.6 assists per game. She is once again a three-point threat, hitting a season-high of five three-point shots made in one game four times so far (vs. Northeastern, Boston College, Morgan State and Army). She has hit multiple three-pointers in 18 contests, including the last 14 of the last 15 games, and averages 2.7 three-pointers per game, leading the league. She has 40 career games where she's made at least two three-pointers. As a freshman, Smith ranked second on the team in scoring, averaging 11.1 point per game. She also ranked first on the team in minutes played per game (32.0) and assists (98). She finished the season with 82 three-pointers made, ranking second-highest in the Holy Cross single-season records. In her career, Smith has recorded 603 points, 180 rebounds and 222 assists.
LEAPS FOR LEPLEY: Junior forward Amy Lepley returns for her third-straight season as one of the team's starting forwards. She is at full strength as she currently ranks first on the team and third in the Patriot League in scoring average, putting up 13.6 points per game. Lepley's numbers continue to impress as she has notched 16 double-figure outings this season, highlighted by a season and career-high 22 point outburst against Lehigh on Jan. 7. She registered her third 20-point effort of the season against Lafayette on Jan. 18, scoring a team-high 21 points and tying her season and career-high with nine field goals made, which she also registered against the Mountain Hawks. Lepley has hit double figures in five of the last six games and has led the team in scoring nine times. She has also recorded double-figures against Colgate (19), Bucknell (12), Brown (14), Dartmouth (13) Morgan State (19), Bryant (18) Boston College (11), UMass (15), Harvard (15), Fordham (14), Quinnipiac (13) and Yale (12). Lepley is the team's best shooter, making 50.6 percent of her field goal attempts (122 of 239). She is a true double-threat, as she leads the team and ranks seventh in the league in rebounding, averaging 6.4 rebounds per game. She has led the team in rebounding in seven of the last 10 contests, including a career and team-best 14 rebounds at Colgate the last time out. Against the Raiders, Lepley secured her fifth career double-double, scoring 19 points and tallying the 14 rebounds. Originally playing as a guard in high school, the converted forward led the team in rebounding (5.6 per game) and blocks (13) in 2010-2011. In her career she has scored 795 points, recorded 433 rebounds and 164 assists.
PICK-ME-UP PARKER: Freshman forward Emily Parker (Johnston, Iowa) got her Holy Cross career off to a great start, posting a double-double in her first game in a Crusaders uniform. Her 17-point, 10-rebound performance at Yale marked the first time in 15 years of Holy Cross basketball that a freshman posted such high numbers in her first-ever performance. The feat landed her Patriot League Rookie of the Week honors on Nov. 15. She picked up her third Patriot League Rookie of the Week honor on Jan. 30, as she averaged 17 points and five rebounds per game in last week's action. Parker tied the team-high with 19 points at Colgate on Jan. 28 and has recorded double-figure outings in six of the last seven games. She registered a season and team-high 20-points against Quinnipiac and has led the team in scoring four times this season. She has nine double-figure outings in the last 13 games, notching 19 points at Colgate, 15 points vs. Army, 10 points at Lafayette, 10 points at Brown, 15 points vs. American, 12 points at Navy, 10 points at UNH, 13 points against Northeastern and 11 points over Bryant. She averages a total of 9.8 points per game, ranking third on the team and 14th in the Patriot League in the scoring category. She continues to be one of the team's top rebounders as she earned her second double-double with 12 rebounds along with the 12 points at Navy, leading the team in rebounding. She averages 5.7 boards per game, second highest on the team, and has led the squad in rebounding in six games this season. She is the team's top shot-blocker as she notched a season-high four blocks against the Midshipmen on Jan. 11. She has posted a total of 27 blocks on the season, an average of 1.4 blocks per game, ranking sixth amongst Patriot League players. She has registered eight games with multiple blocks, the most by any other Crusader this season.
COMEBACK MALONE: Sophomore guard Brisje Malone, who did not start the two exhibition games for Holy Cross this fall, has come back to earn the third starting guard spot in 21 of the 22 games this season. Malone is aiding the team's top offense as she has tallied 12 double-digit scoring affairs. She has hit a season-high of 15 points twice, coming at Lafayette on Jan. 18 and at UNH. Against the Leopards, Malone went to the free throw line a career-best 10 times, sinking seven free throws. She averages 9.2 points per game, ranking fourth on the team and 16th amongst Patriot League players. She has also scored double-figures against Bucknell (10), American (12), Dartmouth (11), Morgan State (10), Bryant (14), Boston College (10), Northeastern (11), UMass (10), Harvard (13), Central Connecticut (11) and Yale (13). Malone hits her stride in the clutch, scoring 116 of her 202 total points in the second half of games (57 percent). Malone notched two season-highs in the game against Morgan State, tallying eight rebounds and 11 assists. She became the second player on the team to notch a points, assist double-double this season, as her 11 assists were a career-best. Her versatility stretches to the defensive side of the ball as she ranks fourth on the team with 4.4 rebounds per game after tying her season-high with eight rebounds at Colgate. She led the team in rebounding against New Hampshire and Miami. She is also second on the team with 3.7 assists per game. As a freshman, she averaged 26.1 minutes and 7.1 points per game. In her career she has scored 394 points, brought down 172 rebounds and dished out 139 assists.
GAINS FOR GANSER: Sophomore Christine Ganser, who has been a solid presence off the bench for Holy Cross this season, broke out for a career-best 21-point, four steal performance in the team's win over Dartmouth. Ganser, whose previous high was 15 points, made 11 free throws and five field goals. Ganser is a big addition for the Crusaders' defense as she posts 5.1 rebounds per game, third on the team and 15th amongst league foes. Ganser is averaging 6.3 rebounds per game against Patriot League opponents, third highest on the team. She tied the team-high with six rebounds versus Army on Jan. 25 and has had at least two rebounds in the last 10 contests. She also makes 74.3 percent of her free throws (55 of 74), ranking second amongst league players. Her two free throws made against Army sealed the Crusaders' win. Ganser played in all 30 games as a freshman, averaging 4.8 points and 3.8 rebounds.
HELPING HANDS: For the second season in a row, the Holy Cross women's basketball team is leading the Patriot League in assists. The squad has combined for 387 assists on the season, an average of 17.6 assists per game. Navy and American tie for second in the league with 13 assists per game, a difference of 4.6 assists. Sophomore Alex Smith is once again the team's leader in the assists category, as she averages 5.6 assists per game, also leading the Patriot League. Holy Cross' 27 assists over Bryant tallied a league-high on the season. Sophomore Brisje Malone adds 3.7 assists per game, third in the league and second on the team.
STARTERS SHINE: The starting five for Holy Cross this season have earned their roles for a reason. Through the 22 games, Crusader starters have posted 1,135 of the team's 1,422 points (80 percent). They have combined for 3,241 of the 4,425 minutes played (73 percent) and are shooting a combined 43.6 percent from the floor (427 of 980). They have also sported 507 rebounds, 331 assists and 131 steals. Against Fordham, the team's starters scored 37 of the team's 43 points. In the game against Harvard, the starters boasted 71 of 73 points. Forty-five of the team's 53 points were scored by the starting five at CCSU and 59 of the team's 61 points versus UNH were put up by starters. Fifty of the squad's 60 points were scored by starters in the Patriot League opener at Lehigh while 46 of the 55 points were posted by starters at Navy.
DEFENSE WINS CHAMPIONSHIPS: Another goal of the 2011-2012 season is to step up on all aspects of the defense. One of the main ways the team will accomplish that goal is to win the rebounding battle. The team has outrebounded 13 of its 22 opponents thus far (Bucknell, Lafayette, Brown, American, Navy, Morgan State, Yale, Fordham, UMass, UNH, Northeastern, Boston College and Bryant) and boasts a 9-4 record when outrebounding its opponent. Highlighting the teams rebounding efforts was a 52-33 margin against Bryant, a difference of 19 boards, a +13 difference against Navy (46-33) and a 43-29 advantage against American (+14). The 52 rebounds against Bryant were a single-game high. In all, Holy Cross posts 20 more rebounds than its opponents, a 840-820 difference. The Crusaders have also stepped up their defense on another level, obtaining more blocks than opponents in nine of the 22 games (2-1 vs. Bucknell, 2-1 at Lafayette, 5-3 at Brown, 3-0 versus American, 4-2 at Navy, 4-1 versus Quinnipiac, 3-1 at Harvard, 3-2 at UNH, 4-1 versus Bryant). Emily Parker has collected 27 of the team's 47 blocks. Last season, the team was outrebounded by a margin of 1,186-1,023, a 123 rebound difference. The last Holy Cross team to outrebound all of its opponents during a season was in 2002-2003. That season, the squad put up 1,216 rebounds compared to 1,124 rebounds by their opponents. The team finished with a 24-8 overall record and won the 2003 Patriot League Championship.
CRUSADERS PICKED FIFTH IN PRESEASON POLL: Holy Cross was picked to finish fifth for the second straight season in the 2011-2012 Patriot League preseason poll, receiving 52 votes. American was chosen to finish first, receiving 11 first-place votes as senior Lisa Strack was voted preseason All-Patriot League. The Eagles earned a league-high 94 points and was followed by Lehigh, who received three first place votes and 83 points. Reigning Patriot League champion Navy was picked third with 74 points and two first place votes, while Bucknell (58 points) and Holy Cross (52) were selected fourth and fifth respectively. Lafayette, Army and Colgate followed in order, earning 38, 26 and 23 points respectively.
HOLY CROSS AMONGST THE NATION'S BEST: Holy Cross has gained recognition with many of the nation's top teams and players after the 13th round of the NCAA Division I rankings was released on Jan. 30. Currently, the Crusaders rank ninth in assists per game (17.6), 15th in assist/turnover ratio (1.05), 48th in field goal percentage (42.1) and 121st in scoring offense (64.6). Alex Smith ranks within the top-50 in the nation with her 5.6 assists per game (19th). Smith also ranks in the top-50 with her 2.7 three-pointers made per game, currently ranking 25th. She ranks within the top-100 in assist/turnover ratio, sitting in 60th (1.61). Amy Lepley ranks 52nd nationally with her 50.6 field goal percentage.
BOWL FOR BONDS: Assistant coach Chante Bonds knows what it's like to be a champion. This past summer, Bonds was a major part of the Boston Militia, a team in the Women's Football Alliance. Her squad went 7-1 during the regular season and finished with a 3-0 record in the national conference playoffs, earning them a spot in the world championship. Facing the San Diego Surge, Bonds' Militia won the game 35-19 and was crowned the 2011 Women's Football Alliance National Champions. Bonds, who was in her third year in the women's league, earned second team All-America honors as a wide receiver. Playing as a cornerback in the championship game, Bonds stopped a San Diego drive with an interception and an 11-yard return. Bonds, born in Boston, Mass. and raised in Brockton, Mass., played Division II basketball at Bentley. A combo guard, Bonds' favorite tasks on the basketball court were diving for loose balls and setting screens for post players. On the football field, she caught on to contact and tackling quickly.
SUMMER SHAPE-UP: The Crusaders went through a tough and rigorous summer off season, working with assistant coach Chante Bonds and strength and conditioning coach Brittany Keil. In addition to the normal training regimen of strength, power, core stability and knee injury prevention, Keil and Bonds implemented a conditioning sprint test. The sprint test simulated game-like conditions, and when they ran it together as a team, they competed to see who can stay on top of the 'speed ladder'; slowest person is last in line, fastest person is at the top, and they fight to move up or keep their position on every sprint rep. Both Bonds and Keil felt that this new training segment changed the squad's mentality of being on the team and kept them training with consistency and intensity throughout the summer.
HEAD COACH BILL GIBBONS:27th Season: Holy Cross head coach Bill Gibbons began the season with 496 career wins and now boasts a career record of 509-295 as head coach (63.3 winning percentage), including a 13-9 record at the helm this season. He became the 24th active Division I coach to have 500 career wins on Dec. 3 at New Hampshire. He is in his 27th season at the helm of the Holy Cross women's basketball program and 31st as a member of the Holy Cross basketball family in 2011-2012. He has led the Crusaders to nine Patriot League Championships in the last 16 years. He has also made 12 postseason appearances (11 NCAA Tournaments and one WNIT) in his 26 years as head coach. He holds sixteen 20-win seasons under his belt and is the sixth coach of the women's program at Holy Cross, enjoying the longest tenure in the position. He has led the Holy Cross women's basketball program to more victories than any other coach, and is the winningest coach in Holy Cross basketball history. With his 358th victory, he surpassed George Blaney (357 wins as head coach of the Holy Cross men's basketball program), who had hired him to be his assistant coach in 1981. Now with 500 wins, Gibbons is the second-winningest coach in Holy Cross Athletics history, behind legendary baseball coach Jack Barry, who totaled 616 wins from 1921-1960.
NEXT UP FOR THE CRUSADERS: Holy Cross finishes up a two-game homestand on Wednesday, Feb. 7 against Navy. The Midshipmen visit the Hart Center for a 7:00 p.m. game.
SCOUTING LEHIGH: Lehigh enters the game with an overall record of 12-9 on the season, recording five wins and two losses in Patriot League play. After the first round of conference action, Lehigh sits in second place in league standings. The Mountain Hawks are 4-1 in their last five contests, losing to Army, 66-64, the last time out. Senior forward Alexa Williams leads the team defensively and offensively with 9.3 rebounds and 11.5 points per game. Fellow senior Emily Gratch adds 10.6 points per game. Lehigh is led by head coach Sue Troyan, who owns an overall record of 269-222 in 17 seasons with the Mountain Hawks.


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Tardy SBI labs worries some for impact on justice
Delays in processing evidence at state labs is putting the squeeze on prosecutions in Vance County, and it is impacting whether defendants accused of murder or drug trafficking may be released on bond because of the longer wait for trial.
From the point of view of defendants awaiting trial, the delays put on hold their freedom from incarceration on a high bond and their ability to form a response to police charges.
Judge Reuben F. Young ruled in a case of multiple heroin trafficking charges Wednesday against 27-year-old Michael Jamal Allen that a $125,000 bond should be reduced to a defense-requested $50,000 if State Bureau of Investigation lab analysis is not done at least by Aug. 23.
Allen, of 3829 Raleigh Road, Lot 9, is charged with two counts each of heroin trafficking and possessing heroin for sale. His attorney, David Waters, said Allen should be granted lower bond because the state has essentially delayed the resolution of his case.
According to Waters, a witness in the case is of questionable credibility, and a response to the charges is delayed longer because of the SBI lab wait.
After the hearing Bill Griffin, the assistant district attorney, acknowledged that delays are taking place more frequently in recent months, but it is for reasons more complex than a simple matter of budget cuts.
"That (Allen case) was a case specific ruling," Griffin said. "There have been more delays, but I am not aware of what that amounts to statistically. Delays have been increasing in frequency over the course of the last year."
Griffin added there were no other bond ultimatum rulings this week, but agreements by judges to set a due date or provide lower bond because of evidence delays takes place frequently.
"There have been efforts to boost the protocols of evidence and the credentials of the analyst technicians," Griffin said. "Also, because of recent rulings the SBI analysts are being tasked with testifying in person more, which takes them away from their work."
Griffin said the SBI lab assured him the 30-day requirement would be met in Allen's case.
"They're working extremely hard," Griffin said. "They indicated to me that they would be able to complete the analysis for the two trafficking charges in question."
The problem of a long wait for an SBI lab test on blood-alcohol toxicity was also a potential problem in the case of Vincent Gregory. Among other charges, he's facing second-degree murder and driving while impaired charges in the Jan. 27 vehicle collision death of 5-year-old Jayden Stokes.
Gregory's bond was reduced from $1.25 million to $750,000 on Tuesday. Stokes family members said they were concerned when they heard from Griffin about the lab work delays.
"We do want this whole thing to be over with," said Cathy Vaughan-Stokes, Jayden's grandmother, one of several family members at each of Gregory's court appearances.
The matter of lengthy waits for SBI results factored in during earlier proceedings of a rape case involving Daquan Keith Foster, which was also heard this week. Defense attorney Nick Bagshawe requested independent labs be found to get the work done faster.
Results from the SBI came back in time for the Tuesday hearing, and both sides acknowledged they are close to a plea deal.
Griffin said budget constraints do factor some in the problem. One impact is SBI labs are training for higher credentials, but then those lab technicians are difficult to keep in North Carolina because they are not subsequently paid more.
"The analysts are more attractive to agencies in other states that can offer them higher salaries," Griffin said.
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Teachers are being treated as true professionals and not as interchangeable cogs in an educational assembly line because of evaluation plans called for in the Obama administration's Race to the Top program, U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan says.
Writing in a blog on the Huffington Post, Duncan said the administration has provided funding for incentives to "help build a teaching profession that is both respected and rigorous."
Duncan is not universally loved among the teaching ranks, though he's carrying out the policies of his boss. While unions, in particular, have supported Obama, they haven't been thrilled with many of his education reform plans – with Race to the Top chief among them.
Michigan applications were not selected for any of the Race rounds, though the state was sent some money through a School Improvement Grant program aimed at turning around persistently low-achieving schools. Michigan's No Child Left Behind waiver was accepted by the U.S. Education Department last week.
Vocal critics include former Assistant Secretary of Education Diane Ravitch, who rails against changes as "corporate reforms" and says Duncan "really doesn't get it." She's speaking in Detroit this weekend before the American Federation of Teacher's convention.


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Starting in the Fall 2012 semester, the Community Service Center will be using NobleHour.com to track hours and communicate news and community service opportunities. If you have not yet registered, please scroll down to see instructions.
Log in to the Lycoming CSC NobleHour community page to track service hours, learn about new service opportunities, and share news related to Community Service at Lycoming College.
Lycoming College Community Service Center Instructions for Using NobleHour.com to Report Community Service Hours
Directions for Registering for Noble Hour:
1. Go to http://www.noblehour.com/ and click "Get Started".
2. Fill out the required information, using "17701" as your zip code and your lycoming.edu address as your email, and click on "Join Now".
3. An activation will be sent to you (this might take a few minutes). Once it arrives, open it, and click on the activation link.
4. Go back to the web site and sign in using the email address and password you just used to register.
5. Click on "Communities", then search for the keyword "Lycoming". Under "Lycoming College Community Service Center", click "Join".
Congratulations! You are now entered into the Noble Hour system as a member of the Lycoming College Community! Feel free to play around on the site to see what is available. From here, you can track the hours of ANY volunteer service you provide.
To track your hours for a particular opportunity:
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This morning I returned to New York City from a week-long stay in a very rural section of Washington State, and found this John Hagel Big Think video waiting for me:
Citing Tom Friedman and Richard Florida, Hagel posits that people simply learn faster in cities:
A lot of us have an intuitive sense that we're gonna learn faster in a city surrounded by other people that have similar or complementary talents to us, that we're gonna learn much faster in that kind of environment than we would out in some rural area even if we can plug into the network and connect virtually with anybody we want.
That notion in particular of these unexpected encounters that you have in cities — you know, walking down the street, sitting in a coffee shop, at the soccer game with your kids, talking to somebody that you never knew before but when you strike up a conversation it comes up with a really interesting insight, helps you to get through a problem you've been wrestling with. Those kinds of opportunities occur much more richly and frequently in cities than they do in rural areas.
The suggestion does seem intuitive—and that's what worries me. Do the kinds of "unexpected encounters" that supposedly typify the urban experience actually prompt better or more rapid kinds of learning? How could we investigate such a claim? I, for one, am much more likely to meet like-minded (and thus presumably non-learning-fostering) individuals here in the city than out in the woods, and the experience of socioeconomically disadvantaged "urban students" living in homogeneous neighborhoods and attending underfunded and neglected schools doesn't exactly scream educational privilege. In any case, wouldn't my capacity to learn from such encounters depend more on my ability and willingness to actively interrogate them than on the "differences" with which I'm presented?
These questions reinforce my interest in assigning my students (and myself) a "learning journal" project, which would encourage ongoing metacognitive reflection on what experiences and practices seem to yield different kinds and qualities of learning. It's anecdotal as can be, obviously, but even an awareness of this limitation will be a useful reflection element, and it would be instructive to cross-reference the journals with some credible research in education and cognitive psychology.
What do you think? Do you learn differently, more quickly, or better in urban or rural environments?


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Much to the dismay of those who frequented it, The Grill recently — and quite suddenly — shut down its Sunday brunch. If you're dying for another taste, they'll host two brunches per year: Mother's Day and Easter. If you can't get a reservation at The Grill, it's not the only Easter brunch in town. […] [Read More]
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Say hello to Beaumont's newest Sunday brunch offering. The Grill — one of our favorite upscale eateries — is now offering brunch starting at 10 a.m. on Sundays, and with $15 pitchers of Mimosas, it's hard to say no to brunch favorites like Eggs and Steak Benedict, smoked salmon bagels, Texas French toast and croissants […] [Read More]
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Living in the South, where the act of dressing for the occasion is not lost, provides an abundance of sartorial choices. We dress for work, play, a night out with the girls, and one of my favorite things to get ready for: brunch. After a workweek on the go, it's a treat to dress for […] [Read More]
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Transferred use of the surname borne by one of the most powerful families in Scotland, the earls of Douglas and of Angus, also notorious in earlier times as Border reivers. In the 17th and 18th centuries it was used as a girl's name in northern England. It is now exclusively a boys' name, used throughout the English‐speaking world.
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Lance Armstrong says government overlooked drug allegations
Cyclist Lance Armstrong has called for a federal lawsuit by the US government against him to be dismissed.
The suit argued that the 41-year-old defrauded the public by insisting he was not using drugs during his seven Tour de France wins.
However, Armstrong, who was stripped of the titles last year and admitted doping this year, has questioned the government's motives after claiming it overlooked allegations of drug-taking at the time because his team were sponsored by the US Postal Service.
Lance Armstrong factfile
- Born: Plano, Texas
- Tour de France wins: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 (22 individual stage wins) - all subsequently stripped by UCI.
- World Championships road race: 1993
- Battle with cancer: Diagnosed with testicular cancer in 1996. The disease spreads through his body. Launches Lance Armstrong Foundation for Cancer. Declared cancer-free in 1997 after brain surgery and chemotherapy.
- Retirement: Announces he will retire after the 2005 Tour de France, which he wins. Angered by drug allegations against him, Armstrong announces in September 2008 he will return to professional cycling. In June 2010, he reveals via Twitter that year's Tour de France will be his last. On 16 February 2011, Armstrong announces his retirement again.
"Although the government now pretends to be aggrieved by these allegations, its actions at the time are far more telling," Armstrong's motion states.
Armstrong, who was riding for the US Postal Service team at the time relating to the lawsuit, ended years of denial in January during an interview with chat show host Oprah Winfrey in which he described doping as part of the process of winning the Tour.
The Texan rider asked an American judge to dismiss the justice False Claims Act lawsuit on Tuesday.
"Did it suspend the team pending an investigation? Did it refer the matter to its phalanx of lawyers and investigators at the Department of Justice for review? It did not," his motion continued.
"Rather than exercise its right to terminate the sponsorship agreement, it instead renewed its contract to sponsor the team.
"The rationale behind the government's decision is obvious. Armstrong had recently won the 2000 Tour de France. The government wanted a winner and all the publicity, exposure, and acclaim that goes along with being his sponsor. It got exactly what it bargained for."
Armstrong has also argued that the government's case is too old to move forward because it is barred by the six-year statute of limitations.
The American rider, who won the Tour a record seven times between 1999 and 2005, was last year exposed as a serial drug user in a US Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) report that plunged cycling into crisis.
The cancer survivor, who insisted for years that he did not take performance-enhancing drugs, was stripped of his Tour titles and banned from the sport for life.


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Top-seeded Butler is out after loss to PimaMay 17, 2013
ST. GEORGE, Utah – No. 5-seed Pima (AZ) Community College eliminated the top-overall seed and the national #1 Butler (KS) CC with a 6-3 victory to advance to the consolation bracket final game of the 2013 NJCAA Division I Women's Softball National Championship tournament Friday night at the Canyons Complex. Pima (50-18) will square off with No. 2-seed Salt Lake (UT) CC Saturday morning at 10 a.m. (MDT), for the right to advance to play #8-seed Wallace State (AL) CC for the NJCAA national title. The NJCAA National Championship game will begin at 12 noon (MDT), with a if-necessary game to follow at 2 p.m. (MDT).
Pima bolted out of the gate for a quick 2-0 first-inning lead, thanks in part to a two-run home run off the bat of Maria Ortiz. The Aztecs struck again for two more runs in the third as pitcher Yvette Alvarez helped her own cause by connecting on a two-run homer of her own to stake PCC to a 4-0 advantage.
Trailing 6-1 heading into its final at-bat, Butler CC strung together a pair of hits and an Aztec error to set up a two-out, two-run double from Ashley Malone to pull to with three runs, but Alvarez ended any hope of a Grizzlies comeback by inducing a game-ending flyout to complete the upset win.
Alvarez struck out four and scattered 10 hits and four runs, one earned, over seven innings to pick up the win. The Aztec hurler also picked up two of Pima's eight hits for good measure.Butler hurler Maggie Ham, who pitched in her third game of the day overall, ran out of steam as she was touched up for four runs and four hits in three innings of work.


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MILWAUKEE (WITI) — A meteorite hits Russia and then an asteroid has a close encounter with Earth. Astronomers say the two are not related, but they are both extremely extraordinary.
On Friday morning, February 15th, most people were focused on an asteroid's approach to Earth's orbit. But it was a meteorite in Russia that attracted the world's attention.
"The damage came about because of the, of it hitting the atmosphere, 'n' creating the shockwaves, and the sonic booms, 'n' those kinds of things," said Rich Talcott of Astronomy Magazine.
Talcott is the senior editor for Astronomy Magazine which is based in Waukesha. He explains, an asteroid is a large space rock that enters Earth's orbit. A meteor is a smaller rock which enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up. A meteorite reaches Earth's surface. Experiencing one of them is out of the ordinary.
At the Milwaukee Public Museum, Director Robert Bonadurer took advantage of the astronomical abnormality by including it in the planetarium's presentations on Friday.
"In my 30 some years of teaching astronomy, this is the biggest, cosmic-coincidence I have ever come across," said Bonadurer.


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Phoenix Neighborhoods & Towns
Phoenix is located in central Arizona in the Valley of the Sun, surrounded by McDowell, Phoenix South, White Tank, and Estrella mountains. The Phoenix Metropolitan Area is comprised of several dozen cities, the primary ones being Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Glendale, Carefree and Cave Creek.
Downtown Phoenix
Home to both city hall and the state capitol, Downtown Phoenix is a business, financial and government district. However, the downtown area is also where most of the city's sports arenas, museums and entertainment venues are located. The Orpheum Theatre, Symphony Hall and the Herberger Theater Center are all located in the downtown area, as well as the Phoenix Museum of History, Heritage Square, the Phoenix Art Museum and the Arizona Science Center. The heart of Downtown Phoenix, known as Copper Square, is filled with art galleries that feature contemporary works. This area is also home to several high-end hotels, as well as many budget-friendly lodging options. Consider finding a room in the downtown area to be close to the city's top things to do.
Biltmore District
Located just north of Downtown Phoenix is the Biltmore District. The Biltmore District — also known as the Camelback Corridor because of its location on Camelback Road — is known for its abundance of upscale shopping centers. As well as the numerous shops along Camelback Road, shoppers will enjoy exercising their credit cards at the Biltmore Fashion Park shopping mall. The Biltmore District is also home to several hotels, namely the Arizona Biltmore Hotel.
Scottsdale is technically a separate city, though it is considered part of the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. Scottsdale reaches from Carefree in the north to Tempe in the south, a distance of more than 20 miles. North Scottsdale is characterized by numerous shopping malls and a lively restaurant scene, while downtown Scottsdale is home to popular sites. Old Town, the Main Street Arts and Antiques District, the Marshall Way Contemporary Arts District and the Scottsdale Waterfront all feature boutiques, restaurants and Native American crafts stores. Those who wish to stay in Scottsdale can live in the lap of luxury on Scottsdale Road, which has earned the nickname "Resort Row" due to the large number of resort hotels located there.
Because it shelters Arizona State University's Tempe campus, this area is very hip, with dozens of shops and plenty of nightlife locales. Mill Avenue is crowded with numerous interesting shops and an abundance of sidewalk cafes, making this street the center of attention in Tempe and a popular area for strolling. Just southeast of Tempe is Chandler, which has seen major economic growth in recent years and now offers plenty of dining and hotel options.
Mesa, an eastern suburb of Phoenix, is known for its large shopping malls and strips of inexpensive chain hotels. The area also features several popular small museums, including the Mesa Arts Center.
Northwest of downtown Phoenix, Glendale is characterized by its historic buildings and numerous antiques and collectibles stores. Those who visit Glendale can spend some time visiting the Bead Museum before catching a Phoenix Coyotes hockey game at the Jobing.com Arena or an Arizona Cardinals football game at the University of Phoenix Stadium.
Carefree & Cave Creek
Located on the northern fringes of the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, experts say that the Carefree and Cave Creek neighborhoods represent the best of the Old and New West, respectively. Upscale Carefree is home to the renowned Boulders Resort & Golden Door Spa and el Pedregal Festival Marketplace, but Cave Creek identifies more with its Western heritage and features Wild West-inspired saloons, restaurants and gift shops.
Phoenix is a relatively new and constantly expanding metropolis. Although crime rates are not excessively high, you should still take extra precautions. Make sure to always lock your car doors, and keep valuables hidden from plain sight. Policemen in orange shirts patrol more touristy areas on foot and by bike, and you should not be hesitant to approach them for help.
There's a reason why it's called the Valley of the Sun: The Phoenix Metropolitan Area sees more than 300 days of sunshine every year, and its desert climate means the air is hot and dry. Visitors unaccustomed to this type of weather often suffer from heat stroke and dehydration, the symptoms of which include nausea, fatigue, headache and dizziness. To avoid heat stroke, drink plenty of water and wear a hat to shade your face. If you're hiking or biking in the mountains, take regular breaks. You should also apply sunscreen on a regular basis to avoid getting burned. Always carry sunglasses, especially when you are driving around sunrise or sunset: Wearing them will help improve your visibility and prevent an accident.
The desert is home to some creepy-crawlies for whom you should keep an eye out, particularly rattlesnakes and scorpions. It's unlikely you'll encounter these creatures within the city — or that you'll have problems if you do — but it's still wise to be extra cautious when out on the trails. If you're bitten or stung, seek medical attention immediately.


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Dave Carroll told the story of his lost guitar and how his hit YouTube video complaint went viral, attracting four million viewings in just 10 days and was blamed for knocking 10 per cent off the United Airlines share price and costing them $180,000. United Airlines' under-reaction cost the airline dearly. But he explained to delegates that he had just wanted the video to highlight the damage caused to passengers' belongings on flights and he never had a social media plan – but then, crucially, neither did United Airlines. They failed to monitor social media mentions of their brand, they ... Read More »
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One of 2011's most hotly contested political issues, the Stop Online Piracy Act, has spilled over into 2012. The language and far-reaching implications of the bill have caused high-profile workers within the entertainment industry to publicly oppose it; even supporters admit that it could vastly change the internet as we know it. Here are ten of the popular websites that could be potentially destroyed, should SOPA pass. Facebook – Indisputably one of the most popular social networking sites in the history of the internet, Facebook boasts more than 800 million users around the globe. These users are currently able to ... Read More »
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With On Demand Television Channels embracing new forms of Internet video advertisements it's no surprise that the formats of such ads has begun to come under online scrutiny. There tends to be two clear camps in the new presence of Internet video ads; innovative advertisements and interactive advertisements. The idea of these two new formats is to make the advertising experience more enjoyable for online audience who are never too thrilled about having their online viewing disrupted. So, which of these ad formats is actually fulfilling that criterion? Which advertising style is more beneficial to businesses and brands marketing on ... Read More »
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Pakistan Interior Minister Rehman Malik has said that if Google and Youtube do not help the Pakistan government, then Pakistan reserves the right to block these services to prevent terrorists from using it. Malik made the remarks at the headquarters of the Federal Investigation Agency in Islamabad while interacting with reporters. He has said it clearly that neither Google nor Youtube is helping them to hunt suspected terrorists. He further said that for any service (website) which is spreading terrorism in our country, "then we have the full right to block". The Taliban and other terrorist organizations were sharing intelligence ... Read More »
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Convergence Confidential: Infinity Inc.
Four costumed youths burst in on a Justice Society of America meeting on Christmas Eve. It was put to a vote and they were denied membership. Just as the group was leaving Jade and Obsidian arrived, claiming to be Green Lantern's children, much to his surprise.
Convergence Confidential: Detective Comics
On Earth-Two, Dick Grayson grew up to become a prominent attorney and diplomat, although that didn't keep him from moonlighting as Robin.
Preview Monday: CONVERGENCE: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS #1
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Convergence Confidential: The New Teen Titans
Not long after the original Teen Titans disbanded, Robin joined the forces of a new team of heroes – the New Teen Titans – to thwart the treats of the demonic Trigon.
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There are a lot of secrets in the world of DC Comics and we know what they are. We're here to tease you with all the #DCTV Secrets hiding in each episode. If you really want to know some of the answers to these questions, check out the spoiler section... if you dare.
Convergence Confidential: Crime Syndicate
Super-humans make for some pretty super criminals. That's the idea behind the Crime Syndicate, the dangerously effective team of villains from Earth-3 who just happen to bear a striking similarity to the Justice League.
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Earth's yellow sun shines brightly on Kryptonians, providing them with flight, super strength and more. Which is why standing in her famous cousin's shadow was never an option for hero Kara Zor-L.
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Last February, the thirteenth episode of Constantine aired on NBC, putting the cap on a killer first season that earned the DC and Vertigo Comics adaptation a devoted base of fans. Since then, all's been relatively quiet on the Constantine front…until now.
Convergence Confidential: Wonder Woman
Amnesia? Nuclear bombs? Doctor Cyber? No problem! No obstacle is too big for Wonder Woman to handle.


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Seeds are seemingly everywhere these days. Pumpkin seeds. Chia seeds (yes, those things from the commercials for ch-ch-chia-pets). Flax Seeds. Sunflower Seeds. Just about any food blog or Instagram picture you look at is incorporating seeds in one way or another. That is a great thing. We should all be eating our seeds and no it does not mean you are hippie from the 60s living in a communal camp.
Seeds have a lot of health benefits and they are easy to incorporate into your diet. You can sprinkle them into your waffle or pancake batter, on top of your oatmeal or even make 'eggs' with them so that you can bake in a vegan style if you so choose. They are versatile and pack a protein punch with some flavor that won't overpower your meal.
Here are 5 seeds that are good for you and why:
Chia Seeds
Chia seeds come from the mint family and if you ever have a jar of them and took a sniff you would instantly recognize the mint scent. For me there is no better day than when I pick up a bag of chia seeds from Sprout's and knowing that when I unpack them I am going to get the waft of mint. Just don't spill them because your euphoria will quickly turn to sadness when these little gems of goodness are on the floor.
Chia seeds are full of fiber, protein, nutrient oils, antioxidants and calcium. They are also capable of stabilizing blood sugar, lower our risk of cardiovascular disease and aid in weight loss. Not only that but they are extremely high in healthy fats as they are made up of approximately 33% pure omega 3-oils. For those contemplating about going vegetarian or vegan you don't have to worry about removing fish from your diet. Just add a healthy dose of chia seeds to your diet and you will be just fine.
Sunflower Seeds
My favorite plant is the sunflower. I fell in love with them when I was in Spain while driving through the country and you could see fields and fields of them. To me the represented life and now I know that the seeds can help me extend my life. How can they do that you may be asking and the answer is: they promote healthy digestion and increase fiber intake.
I have a bottle of honey sunflower seeds in my pantry that I dip into every now and again but they also come conveniently in bags at the grocery store. You can make homemade granola and be sure to add these to that mixture. They are also great when making overnight oats as they add a little extra crunch to the dish. If you are bored with your salad put these on top and bring that boring salad back to life.
Sesame Seeds
Last night I made a millet stir fry and put black sesame seeds in my spicy peanut sauce and then topped the entire dish with them as well as included them in the scrambled eggs portion of the meal. Sesame seeds not only come in the black variety but also in the more common white variety that you see on bagels. The white variety is also what is used to make tahini so if you are making a tradition hummus (I use nut butter instead of tahini) then you are getting the benefits of sesame seeds.
These guys are very high in calcium, magnesium, zinc, fiber, iron, B1 and phosphorus. Do any of those items ring a bell for you endurance athletes? Yup those are electrolytes and we know what that means to our performance and recovery. Studies have shown that these seeds can lower blood pressure, as well as protect the liver from damage.
Flax Seeds
This was the first seed I was introduced to when I started down my healthy lifestyle path. I was told to put it on everything and even make flax eggs with it and so I did. I sprinkled it here and there as well as for pizza doughs and pancake batters. I barely noticed the little guys in the mixes but I knew they were doing what they were supposed to be doing and that is providing me with fiber, protein and essential fatty acids.
The one item I kept coming across and will pass along to you is that you should grind your flax seeds using a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle (you know the things that you see them making guacamole with at your favorite Mexican restaurant.) The reason is that the body does not process the seeds as well when they are whole, according to what I have read.
So tomorrow when you wake up and are getting ready to have breakfast do yourself a favor and pretend like you are a bird and eat your seeds.
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Some of the strongest evidence for the common ancestry of all life forms comes from genetics.
For Evangelicals interested in the evolutionary history of our species, the results of a new study are a "smoking gun" for human/Neanderthal interbreeding.
The history of interpretation of Adam from Genesis to the 1st Century reveals a bold and astonishing diversity in which the authors made of Adam what they needed of Adam.
When we make distinctions between natural and supernatural activity in Scripture, not only do we push our modern categories into the Bible, but we also limit God's action.
Sometimes when I am studying evolution, I take a step back and worship my Lord because I am so in awe.
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In both form and content, then, Genesis 1 reveals that its basic purposes are religious and theological, not scientific or historical.
I became such an expert in young-earth creationist theology and science that it turned into a wrecking ball for my faith.
My childhood in the evangelical church gave me the toolkit that led me to eventually accept the evidence for evolution, and marvel at the God who created it all.
Written by BioLogos Fellow of Biology Dennis Venema, this series of posts is intended as a basic introduction to the science of evolution for non-specialists.
BioLogos president Deb Haarsma responds to Ken Ham's recent comments about Hugh Ross, and pleads for a more gracious conversation between Christians on issues of faith and science.
The 1930 showdown between evolutionist Schmucker and creationist Rimmer generated a lot of heat but shed very little light on the real issues behind the debate.
Recent high-school graduate Jacob shares about his journey from young-earth creationism to evolutionary creationism, and how his faith was challenged and strengthened along the way.
In this video originally featured in March of 2012, Dr. David Finch, a biologist at New York University, discusses his thoughts on both Creationism and the effects of "new atheists" like Richard Dawkins.
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North Carolina Allows 16 & 17 -Year-Olds To Register To Vote
Just at the end of the legislative session, North Carolina lawmakers passed a bi-partisan bill that will allow 16 and 17-year-olds to pre-register to vote. This will facilitate youth registration at two highly convenient locations – in school and at the motor vehicles department when applying for a driver's license. Currently, the majority of voters register when conducting business at motor vehicle departments, and this change will extend that option to younger people as well. In doing so, it will provide young citizens with a proactive mindset toward voter registration and driver education. This rite of passage will link, in young people's minds, getting a driver's license with registering to vote (http://www.progressivestates.org/node/23412).
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Governor Perdue has proclaimed September 2010 as "Citizens Voter Registration Awareness Month" in North Carolina. During this month, county boards of elections, in conjunction with local school districts, will conduct voter registration and pre-registration drives at public high schools throughout the state. Participation in this statewide effort is mandated by GS 163-82.25.
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Big Lebowski "Achievers" Pay Homage to The Dude
Crowds rally at Lebowski Fests nationwide
The Big Lebowski (aka: "The Dude") stays true to himself
It's hard not to love the hero in a movie when he strolls onto the big screen wearing a bathrobe, shorts and slippers in the grocery store. There is something about "The Dude" in Ethan and Joel Coen's masterpiece, The Big Lebowski, that has us rooting for him from the start. His world is inexplicably chaotic and he works dutifully trying to understand the madness that surrounds him. As you watch the film you wonder whether to be confounded or exhilarated. Jeff Lebowski (a.k.a. "The Dude") doesn't know what to think either, but he stays true to himself in spite of it at all, a feat only his dudeness could so coolly navigate.
Devotees of the film would argue that the 90s could be defined by the life of this dude named Jeff Lebowski. The narrator (Sam Elliot) introduces the concept to open the film:
"Sometimes there's a man, well, he's the man for his time and place. He fits right in there. And that's the Dude, in Los Angeles. And even if he's a lazy man—and "The Dude" was most certainly that—sometimes there's a man taken it easy for all of us sinners. I don't know about you, but I take comfort in that."
One of the rallying points of The Big Lebowski for its core Generation X audience is the irreverence towards the established beliefs of their industrious parents. Jeff Lebowski's life disproves industrialist Richard Crane's notion that "the only men entitled to happiness are those who are useful." The dude strolls through life without the constraints of a job or serious relationship, but with an abundance of bowling, White Russian cocktails and marjiuana, and he does so without apprehension.
(The Dude meets the older Lebowski: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq0QJOLbl2E)
Jeff Bridges says "The Dude" is his favorite role
Actor Jeff Bridges, who plays "The Dude" in the film, says the magic that attracts such a strong following is contained in the script. "What's great about (it) is how it says it all without really saying anything. Maybe that's the one reason people dig the movie and are able to watch it over and over again. It's like picking up a kaleidoscope. You see something new each time." Pundits believe the movie must be watched a minimum of three times to begin to fully understand the exceedingly hilarious nuances of each character.
The root the Coen brothers used for their inspired Jeff Lebowski character is Jeff Dowd (born November 20, 1949). He is an American film promoter and political activist best known as a member of the "Seattle Seven." He met the Coen brothers while they were promoting their first film, "Blood Simple." He describes his life in that period as a lot of "heavy hanging" while drinking White Russian cocktails (a drink made with Kahlua, vodka and cream over ice). The Coen brothers used his anarchist ramblings to craft a very entertaining study of the man who would preferred to only be called the "Dude." It's not surprising the original dude is currently hanging out at Occupy LA rallies.*
(View a video of the real Dude: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpGuziCxPI0&feature=related)
The cresendo of a cult film
The Big Lebowski has spawned what is considered to be the largest active cult film following in the world today. One of the common threads in the definition of a cult film is the poor revenue performance when the film opens. The Wizard of Oz, A Wonderful Life, Blazing Saddles, Rocky Horror Picture Show and The Big Lebowski all share the distinction. The Big Lebowski barely covered its original $15 million budget in its initial release on March 6, 1998. It has since exceeded that in T-shirt sales and White Russian cocktails alone.
For the devoted cult-worshipping fans every word of dialogue becomes meaningful and every scene delivers impact. Film critics also agree many of the scenes in The Big Lebowski hold up as vignettes of brilliant filmmaking, by the Coen Brothers and the classic performance by Jeff Bridges. The fans attending the celebrations call each other "Achievers." These events are called Lebowski Fests and they have drawn huge crowds at more than 20 cities across the United States and England.
A Lebowski Fest virgin
It was good that my first Lebowski Fest experience was a satellite event of the original, larger festival in Louisville, Ky. The Columbus, Ohio, event was held in a huge ballroom behind a kitschy bar in a bohemian area of the city. Lebowskifests all feature a combination of up-and-coming rock bands, bowling tournaments, a dude look-a-like contest and many gallons of half-and-half, vodka and Kahlua.
The central Ohio event opened with an imaginative and musically gifted band (the Phantods) costumed as a bowling ball and pins. The friend who traveled with me to witness this curious event was also thoroughly entertained by the theatrics and temperament of the crowd even though he had never seen the movie. The cheer that erupted when "The Dude" appeared on the screen for the first time was the loudest display of affection either of us had ever witnessed. We found ourselves bursting with laughter at the outrageousness of these unbridled fans. We both agreed it was one of the most amusing nights in our recent memory.
The satellite Lebowski Fest was an excellent precursor for the mecca of dudedom that is held every year in Louisville. The first Lebowski Fest was cofounded by Will Russell and Scott Shuffitt and held October 12, 2002. It attracted a small crowd of 150 devotees. Russell and Shuffitt were pleasantly surprised by the amount of fans who showed up at the first event. Over the next 10 years the event grew into thousands of achievers. The cofounders attribute the shows continued success to the Dude's ability to resonate with us on a personal level. Russell believes, "We all have a little bit of the Dude in us… sitting right there next to that little bit of Elvis."
The crowd gathers every year in a field on the outskirts of Louisville next to the Executive Strike and Spare, which is one of the largest bowling alleys in the region (68 lanes). It felt more like a rock concert than a film festival with the crowd of twenty- and thirty-somethings spread out on blankets with kids, beer, bowling trophies and The Big Lebowski memorabilia. Frisbee throwing was the sport of the day.
The first thing about the crowd that bowled me over was how genuinely kind and gracious everyone was. It was the kindest and most mellow large crowd I've ever been in. I thought the crowd was reacting to me because I was older than most of them and a bit overdressed. But then I realized it was my expression of shear joy as I walked in this field of cool to which they were reacting. Nearly every person smiled and nodded at me and many gave me high fives as if they knew I was entering the hallowed ground for the first time. We were all sharing our love of "The Dude."
There is probably a collected consciousness in all gatherings of this ilk. This gathering felt like a group of Trekkies who were on their way to see the Dalai Lama. There was definitely a feeling of worship for this hapless leader of a bowling team whose greatest talent was just showing up as himself wherever he arrived.
You can experience this unusual event yourself. The 11th Annual Lebowski Fest is happening in Louisville on July 20-21, 2012. (www.lebowskifest.com)
A General Description of The Big Lebowski: A string of unlikely events
"The Dude," whose real name is Jeff Lebowski, is mistaken for another older businessman with the same name. He is accused of kidnapping and trying to extort money and finds himself caught in the middle of a crime he had no hand in (or toe for that matter). The plot swirls around the older wheelchair-bound businessman named Lebowski, his wealthy daughter, his young estranged wife (Bunny), a gang of Niolists and a pornographic movie producer. All of whom are trying to retrieve Bunny or the ransom money that has been offered for her safe return.
"The Dude," who has nothing to do with any of the hijinks, is unjustly accused, ridiculed and drugged and used as a pawn in the caper. He and his friends (and bowling team members) eventually figure out that the entire episode is a scam designed to extort money from the Lebowski daughter's foundation (except for the porno producer who just wanted the girl).
The movie contains all the elements of a popular screenplay by the Coen brothers with sex, drugs and money at the center of the plot. But the brilliance of the movie is the dialogue between "The Dude" and the other characters as they haphazardly investigate the crime that makes it a cult favorite. It is a study in how people are so caught up in their own story they can't experience the fullness of the world around them. The exception to this self-absorbed behavior is our hero, "The Dude." Through the haze of White Russians and roaches he stays true to himself and is always trying to discover the truth in the world around him.
Here's an extended trailer from 1998 (CAUTION: rough language): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHuyjYJCCOA&feature=related
While the other characters in the film are after money, sex or power, "The Dude" is doing what is right. He's a man who stays true to his beliefs and his semi-consciousness. It's a way of life we could all abide by.
Top Ten Lebowski Quotes
"This aggression will not stand, man"
"F*#k it Dude, let's go bowling."
"This is not 'Nam, there are rules."
"Say what you like about the tenets of National Socialism, Dude, at least it's an ethos."
"The rug really tied the room together."
"In the parlance of our times"
"You want a toe, I can get you a toe."
"Fortunately I'm sticking to a pretty strict drug regiment to keep my mind limber."
"Is this your homework, Larry?"
"That creep can roll, man."
"The Dude abides."
www.Wikipedia.com (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebowski)
"I'm a Lebowski, You're a Lebowski," Bill Green, Ben Peskoe, Will Russell and Scott Shuffitt, Bloomsbury USA, New York 2007
"www.dudespaper.com " First church of the later day dude - "get ordained"
www.lebowskifest.com See when Lebowski Fest may be coming to your area


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