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Craig Bellamy admits he will be heartbroken if he does not feature in Liverpool's UEFA Champions League final against AC Milan this week.
The Wales striker has scored nine times in his first season at Liverpool, but injuries have restricted his playing time in the lead-up to Wednesday's showpiece in the Olympic stadium in Athens.
"I am not daft enough not to realise I will not get a bigger night in my career than this," said the 27-year-old former Newcastle United, Celtic and Blackburn Rovers player, whose career has been plagued by a series of injuries.
"There is no guarantee I will be involved, but I aim to be in the squad, grasp the opportunity and relish being in such a final. It is something I have been working for all my life. All the rehabs I have been through after the string of injuries I have had will be worthwhile if I am involved in this.
"This is the moment for me. If it happens then everything I have done, all the rubbish I have had to go through, all becomes worthwhile. This has always been my goal, my aim to play in the biggest competition in the world. Apart from the World Cup Final, which I know I am not ever going to play in, this is the biggest event of my life.
"I am just trying to make sure I cement a place at least on the bench. I don't to be watching it from the stands because that wouldn't help. I just want to be involved, and hopefully lifting the trophy up. Then it does not matter what any one has said, or written about me, I will have the biggest trophy of all in my back pocket to always bring out now and again."


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There are some cool new telescopes being built both for Earth-based observing and in space. On the ground there are the Giant Magellan Telescope and Thirty Meter Telescope, both of which will see much more deeply and clearly into space thanks to being 5 to 10 times larger than any previous telescopes. And in space […] [Read More]
The great telescope race is on!
Despite a severe financial crisis, European governments agreed on Monday to move forward with developing the European Extremely Large Telescope. The $1.2 billion telescope, with a 40-meter mirror, could be completed as soon as 2022 in Chile. This is a significant announcement and sets a target date for the two U.S. based telescope projects […] [Read More]
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During the last decade, albeit quietly, there has begun a three-way race to build the next generation of optical telescopes. Three teams are competing to be the first to build a new ground-based observatory that will be much, much larger than any optical telescope built before. The competitors are: The Giant Magellan Telescope, the Thirty […] [Read More]
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This week Houston businessman George Mitchell gave $25 million to the Giant Magellan Telescope, an ambitious project to build a $700 million instrument that would be the world's largest telescope. Mitchell's gift provides a huge boon the ambition's of A&M's astronomy program, which didn't exist a decade ago. In addition it also provides a boost […] [Read More]


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HOPKINTON ŌĆö The future of the old elementary Ashaway School is still in question. Last September, after Crossman EngineeringŌĆÖs evaluation of the building revealed extensive deterioration requiring expensive repairs, the town council reluctantly concluded that the building should be razed.
However, at Monday nightŌĆÖs meeting, Town Councilor Sylvia Thompson reopened the discussion and suggested hiring a real estate company to find a renter or buyer for the property.
ŌĆ£ItŌĆÖs just kind of last ditch effort. It should be low cost,ŌĆØ she said.
WOOD RIVER JUNCTION ŌĆö Superintendent of Chariho Regional Schools Barry Ricci kicked off the budget season by presenting his FY16 budget to the school committee on Saturday morning at the Middle School Library. The meeting was the first of four budget workshops held by School Committee as it works to develop and approve a budget that will go to a public vote later in the Spring.
NARRAGANSETT ŌĆō With the recent news of increasing numbers of drug over dose related deaths around the state and ever-increasing numbers of people overdosing on opioids and narcotic pain relievers such as Oxycontin and Vicodin, the state Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and the Anchor Recovery Community Center have developed a program known as AnchorED to address this issue. The program places recovery coaches in emergency rooms to immediately provide support to individuals just recovering from a drug overdose.
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According to Google, which released a report Tuesday on the top trending terms of the year, the top term overall was "Robin Williams," after the well-known and popular comedian died in August. No. 2 was "World Cup," the global soccer tournament held in Brazil in June. Third on the list was "Ebola," the highly contagious virus.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN - The school committee presented its $60 million budget to the town council Monday night, highlighting three new programs that Superintendent Kristen Stringfellow hopes to launch in the upcoming school year: dual-language immersion, a 1:1 device program and a cost-sharing program that would assign a school resource police officer to Curtis Corner Middle School.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN - The potential presence of a police officer at Curtis Corner Middle School brought Alicia Collins, parent of a Curtis Corner Middle School student, to address the school committee and town council at Monday nightŌĆÖs meeting on the state of the districtŌĆÖs handling of mental disorders.
She began by noting that it was the day after the second anniversary of the Newtown, Conn., school shooting that took the lives of 20 children and six adults.
NARRAGANSETT ŌĆō Chair of the Land Conservancy Trust Jill Lawler came before the Narragansett Town Council on Monday evening to request approval for awarding a bid for architectural and engineering services for the Kinney Bungalow HVAC project to Architectura, Inc. in the amount of $22,000. The council ultimately voted 4-1 to table the motion until the project could be discussed more in depth with members of the land trust group. President Pro-Tem Susan Cicilline-Buonanno was solely opposed.
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A method and apparatus is disclosed for increasing the security of computer networks through the use of an Intrusion and Misuse Deterrence System (IMDS) operating on the network. The IMDS is a system that creates a synthetic network complete with synthetic hosts and routers. It is comprised of a network server with associated application software that appears to be a legitimate portion of a real network to a network intruder. The IMDS consequently invites inquiry and entices the intruder away from the real network. Simulated services are configured to appear to be running on virtual clients with globally unique, class "C" IP addresses. Since there are no legitimate users of the virtual network simulated by the IMDS, all such activity must be inappropriate and can be treated as such. Consequently, the entire set of transactions by an intruder can be collected and identified rather than just those transactions that meet a predefined attack profile. Also, new exploits and attacks are handled just as effectively as known attacks, resulting in better identification of attack methodologies as well as the identification and analysis of new attack types. Since the IMDS only has to be concerned with the traffic going to its simulated hosts it additionally eliminates the bandwidth limitation that plagues a traditional intrusion detection system (IDS).
1. An intruder detection system comprising:
a server coupled to a computer network, said server configured to:
simulate a plurality of client computers; and
notify a network administrator when an intruder attempts to access one of said plurality of client computers.
2. The system of
3. The system of
4. The system of
a network address translator;
an IP filter,
an internet services daemon; and
a plurality of facade services.
5. A computer system for identifying unauthorized users, comprising:
a memory having program instructions; and
a processor configured to use the program instructions to:
simulate a plurality of client computers; and
notify a network administrator provided a user attempts to access one of said plurality of client computers.
6. The computer system of
This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/129,266, entitled "Intrusion and Misuse Deterrence System," filed Apr. 14, 1999.
This invention was made with Government support under Contract No. DCA100-96-D-0048 awarded by DISA. The Government has certain rights in this invention.
This invention relates generally to computer networks, and more particularly, to a system for identifying intruders on a computer network.
The popularity of the Internet has led to the emergence of the largest and most diverse collection of information the world has ever known. People are conducting transactions over the Internet today that historically required intensive face-to-face interaction. Together with this popularity has come a concomitant rapid growth in the transmission of confidential information over these networks. As a consequence, there is a critical need for improved approaches to ensuring the confidentiality of private information that travels over computer networks.
Traditional intrusion detection systems (IDS) protect networks against intruders by examining the content of each packet or message passing into the network and making a determination as to whether or not it is suspicious, based on pattern matching and a set of general rules. As networks get larger, this approach of looking at every packet presents several drawbacks. One limitation is the speed at which the IDS can process the information contained in the millions of packets that cross network boundaries every hour of every day. As the networks get faster, the IDS has even less time to make determinations on the packets it examines before it starts to miss packets or degrade system performance.
As an example, consider the Internet-based (client/server) network 10 shown in
By way of background, a web server (client 30 a) is a computer on the Internet with software operating on it to handle hypertext communications. Human operators route access requests to network devices through the use of unique alphanumeric host names that correspond to each server. The actual routing of information is performed through the use of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. An IP address is a 32 bit (four octet format), non-symbolic number, which represents the unique address of a device connected to the Internet. The IP addresses with their associated alphanumeric host names and network locations are stored in web server 30 a.
Globally unique IP addresses are issued to enterprises by a central authority known as the Internet Assigned Number Authority ("IANA"). The IANA issues such addresses in one of three commonly used classes. Class "A" IP addresses employ their first octet as a "netid" and their remaining three octets as a "hostid." The netid identifies the enterprise network and the hostid identifies a particular host on that network. As three octets are available for specifying a host, an enterprise having class "A" addresses has nearly 17 million addresses at its disposal for use with possible hosts. Class "B" addresses employ their first two octets to identify a network (netid) and their second two octets to identify a host (hostid). Thus, an enterprise having class "B" addresses can use those addresses on approximately 64,000 hosts. Finally, class "C" addresses employ their first three octets as a netid and their last octet as a hostid. Only 254 host addresses are available to enterprises having class "C" addresses.
When packets are routed through router 20 to network 10, they are transmitted to web server 30 a, which determines whether the destination is located in network 10. Next, they are transmitted to IDS 30 e that then evaluates the contents, source and destination of each packet to ascertain whether the packet is an intruder. Once IDS 30 e determines the packet is valid, it may then be routed to firewall 30 d that again evaluates the source, contents and destination of the packet to ascertain whether the packet may be properly routed to intranet 40. As networks continue to grow and as the number of packets transiting typical networks continues to skyrocket, so does the processing overhead that must be dedicated to IDS 30 e.
Another problem with current intrusion detection systems is their ability to distinguish appropriate use from inappropriate use. The packets collected by IDS 30 e are examined based on fixed patterns in the pattern matching library and a set of general rules. As new attacks come out, these rules and patterns become outdated and the IDS misses the new attacks completely. There is also a limit to the number of rules that can be loaded into the system at a given time due to packet inspection time restrictions imposed by the amount of bandwidth on the networks.
The net effect is that output of traditional IDS systems is unreliable, voluminous and consequently often ignored by security personnel. While it is clear that numerous methods thus far have been proposed for protecting networks from unauthorized access, as a general rule those methods tend to be unsophisticated, inefficient and incapable of effectively securing a network against the efforts of the modern-day hacker. Furthermore, the processing burden of current IDS systems makes them impractical for use with the larger, faster networks, where they are arguably needed the most.
There is a need therefore for an improved apparatus and method that overcomes the shortcomings of conventional IDSs.
Systems and methods consistent with this invention increase the security of computer networks through the use of an Intrusion and Misuse Deterrence System (IMDS) that passively detects network intruders in a manner that adds little overhead to a computer network, is adaptive, and easily implemented on any size network. The IMDS creates a synthetic network complete with synthetic hosts and routers. In operation, the IMDS monitors packet flow in an enterprise until it determines that a packet is destined for the synthetic network. Since there are no legitimate users on the synthetic or virtual network, the IMDS identifies the source of the packet and notifies a system administrator of the presence of a network intruder. The IMDS also identifies network intruders by monitoring change logs associated with the virtual network, and notifying a system administrator when it notices an adjustment in the size of the change log. In addition to notifying a system administrator, the IMDS also notifies other network access control devices (e.g., routers, firewalls, etc.) when it detects the presence of an intruder.
Additional objectives, features and advantages of the invention are set forth in the following description, apparent from the description, or may be learned by practicing the invention. Both the foregoing general description and the following detailed description are exemplary and explanatory and are intended to provide further explanation of the invention as claimed.
The accompanying drawings, that are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate presently preferred embodiments of the invention and, together with the general description given above and the detailed description of the preferred embodiments given below, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
In the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part thereof, and in which is shown by way of illustration a specific embodiment in which the invention may be practiced. This embodiment is described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention and it is to be understood that other embodiments may be utilized and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limited sense.
A system in accordance with the present invention comprises a network server with associated application software that appears to be a legitimate portion of a real network to a network intruder. The IMDS consequently invites inquiry and entices the intruder away from the real network. Simulated services are configured to appear to be running on virtual clients with globally unique, class "C" IP addresses. Valid network users are aware of the virtual network and its purpose. Consequently, there are no legitimate users of the virtual network, and all such activity must be inappropriate and can be treated as such. The ability of the IMDS to detect inappropriate activity based solely on the destination of network traffic results in two major benefits. One is that the entire set of transactions by an intruder can be collected and identified rather than just those transactions that meet a predefined attack profile. Second, because the system operates independently of attack type, new exploits and attacks are handled just as effectively as known attacks, resulting in better identification of attack methodologies as well as the identification and analysis of new attack types. The IMDS also eliminates the bandwidth limitation that plagues traditional IDSs. Instead of having to watch all of the traffic on a network segment, the IMDS only has to be concerned with the traffic going to its simulated hosts. This relieves the problem of monitoring networks with ever increasing bandwidth. The IMDS also has the side effect of distracting attackers away from the real hosts that it is protecting.
Turning first to the nomenclature of the specification, the detailed description which follows is represented largely in terms of processes and symbolic representations of operations performed by conventional computer components, including a central processing unit (CPU), memory storage devices for the CPU, and connected pixel-oriented display devices. These operations include the manipulation of data bits by the CPU and the maintenance of these bits within data structures reside in one or more of the memory storage devices. Such data structures impose a physical organization upon the collection of data bits stored within computer memory and represent specific electrical or magnetic elements. These symbolic representations are the means used by those skilled in the art of computer programming and computer construction to most effectively convey teachings and discoveries to others skilled in the art.
For the purposes of this discussion, a process is generally conceived to be a sequence of computer-executed steps leading to a desired result. These steps generally require physical manipulations of physical quantities. Usually, though not necessarily, these quantities take the form of electrical, magnetic, or optical signals capable of being stored, transferred, combined, compared, or otherwise manipulated. It is conventional for those skilled in the art to refer to these signals as bits, values, elements, symbols, characters, terms, objects, numbers, records, files or the like. It should be kept in mind, however, that these and similar terms should be associated with appropriate physical quantities for computer operations, and that these terms are merely conventional labels applied to physical quantities that exist within and during operation of the computer.
It should also be understood that manipulations within the computer are often referred to in terms such as adding, comparing, moving, etc. which are often associated with manual operations performed by a human operator. It must be understood that no such involvement of a human operator is necessary or even desirable in the present invention. The operations described herein are machine operations performed in conjunction with a human operator or user who interacts with the computer. The machines used for performing the operation of the present invention include general purpose digital computers or other similar computing devices.
In addition, it should be understood that the programs, processes, methods, etc. described herein are not related or limited to any particular computer or apparatus. Rather, various types of general purpose machines may be used with programs constructed in accordance with the teachings described herein. Similarly, it may prove advantageous to construct specialized apparatus to perform the method steps described herein by way of dedicated computer systems with hard-wired logic or programs stored in nonvolatile memory, such as read only memory.
The operating environment in which the present invention is used encompasses general distributed computing systems wherein general purpose computers, workstations, or personal computers are connected via communication links of various types. In a client server arrangement, programs and data, many in the form of objects, are made available by various members of the system.
A system in accordance with the present invention is shown in
A more detailed block diagram of each network computer (clients 30 a–e, and IMDS 65) operating on network 10 is shown in
Under the TCP/IP protocol, and other connection oriented protocols, a device outside of network 10 intending to communicate with a client (20, 30 a–e, and 65) on network 10, begins communication by sending a packet 31 which has the identifier of a client on network 10 in its TCP destination port field 48. The packet 31 passes via router 20 to its desired destination. If a device on network 10 is willing to communicate with the foreign device, it responds with a SYN (synchronize) packet to establish a connection. Subsequent packets may then be sent back and forth freely through the router 20. The router 20 may include a comparator executing in CPU 101 which determines whether a packet's data link header type 52 is in a protocol table containing a pre-stored list of protocols (e.g., TCP/IP) valid for use on network 10. A second comparator may determine whether the packet's IP destination address 44 and, in some cases, the TCP destination port 48 are in a destination address table containing a pre-stored list of addresses valid for network 10. The router 20 may also have a third comparator which determines if the packet's IP source address 46 and the TCP source address 50 are in a source address table containing a pre-stored list of source addresses which are not allowed to communicate with devices on network 10. If a packet has the correct protocol and has acceptable destination and source addresses, the router 20 allows it to pass to network 10. These comparisons are applied to all data packets regardless of their source or destination. Similar processing may be applied by router 20 for packets passing out of network 10 using similar comparators and tables. Because it screens packets flowing between networks, router 20 is one example of a network access control device.
Firewall 30 d is another example of a network access control device that provides control of packet flow in a somewhat different way. As shown in
An IMDS access control device in accordance with the subject invention is shown in
IMDS 65 performs three functions: intrusion detection, intrusion notification and system administration. Intrusion detection is accomplished through a set of software packages as shown in
Operation of an intrusion detection function in accordance with the present invention is best explained by way of an example. Assume that an entity operating outside of network 10 sends packet 31 via the Internet to router 20. Packet 31 is destined for IMDS 65 as indicated by IP header 36. That is, destination address 44 equals a destination address in virtual network 60. Upon receiving packet 31, router 20 routes packet 31 along link 22 to IMDS 65. To this point, the system behaves consistently with most conventional networking protocols. However, since packet 31 contains a destination address 44 which is not an actual network client, NAT 70 must route the packet to a port 75 in IMDS 65. As shown in
Whenever IMDS 65 determines that an entity has accessed fa�ade services 76, it acts as if the entity is an intruder. This is a valid assumption since by definition, all activity on IMDS 65 is of suspect origin. The elements of IMDS 65 that identify an intruder and notify a system administrator are shown in
As shown in
From the foregoing description, it will be appreciated that the present invention provides an efficient system and method for increasing the security of computer networks through the use of an IMDS operating on a computer network. The present invention has been described in relation to particular embodiments which are intended in all respects to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that many different combinations of hardware will be suitable for practicing the present invention. Many commercially available substitutes, each having somewhat different cost and performance characteristics, exist for each of the components described above.
Although aspects of the present invention are described as being stored in memory, one skilled in the art will appreciate that these aspects can also be stored on or read from other types of computer-readable media, such as secondary storage devices, like hard disks, floppy disks, or CD-ROMs; a carrier wave from the Internet; or other forms of RAM or ROM. Similarly, the method of the present invention may conveniently be implemented in program modules that are based upon the flow chart in
Alternative embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which the present invention pertains without departing from its spirit and scope. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is defined by the appended claims rather than the foregoing description.
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The latest permeation of MarkLogic (version 6) offers ACID (atomicity, consistency, isolation, durability) transactions, horizontal scaling, real-time indexing, high availability, disaster recovery, government-grade security and built-in search.
MarkLogic has made application development easier with Java and REST APIs. They also added JSON support. This allows developers to use their language of choice, and eliminate the need to learn new production language. It also provides data visualization widgets. These widgets can display the shape and dimensions of data, identify trends or patterns and explore the data as a whole.
Version 6 also comes with built in database analytics. Integration with IBM Cognos and Tableau is included as well. This enables analysts to create reports, dashboards and the data. Lastly, version 6 adds the in-database MapReduce capabilities.
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There will be 150 billion connected devices by 2020. New digital businesses have already disrupted value chains across every industry. APIs are at the center of the digital business. You need to understand what assets you have that can be exposed digitally, what their digital value chain is, and how to create an effective business model around that value chain to compete in this economy. No enterprise can be complacent and not engage in the digital economy. Learn how to be the disruptor and not the disruptee.
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Akana has released Envision, an enhanced API analytics platform that helps enterprises mine critical insights across their digital eco-systems, understand their customers and partners and offer value-added personalized services. "In today's digital economy, data-driven insights are proving to be a key differentiator for businesses. Understanding the data that is being tunneled through their APIs and how it can be used to optimize their business and operations is of paramount importance," said Alistair Farquharson, CTO of Akana.
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Business as usual for IT is evolving into a "Make or Buy" decision on a service-by-service conversation with input from the LOBs. How does your organization move forward with cloud? In his general session at 16th Cloud Expo, Paul Maravei, Regional Sales Manager, Hybrid Cloud and Managed Services at Cisco, discusses how Cisco and its partners offer a market-leading portfolio and ecosystem of cloud infrastructure and application services that allow you to uniquely and securely combine cloud business applications and services across multiple cloud delivery models.
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The enterprise market will drive IoT device adoption over the next five years. In his session at @ThingsExpo, John Greenough, an analyst at BI Intelligence, division of Business Insider, analyzed how companies will adopt IoT products and the associated cost of adopting those products. John Greenough is the lead analyst covering the Internet of Things for BI Intelligence- Business Insider's paid research service. Numerous IoT companies have cited his analysis of the IoT. Prior to joining BI Intelligence, he worked analyzing bank technology for Corporate Insight and The Clearing House Payment...
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"Optimal Design is a technology integration and product development firm that specializes in connecting devices to the cloud," stated Joe Wascow, Co-Founder & CMO of Optimal Design, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City.
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SYS-CON Events announced today that CommVault has been named "Bronze Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 17th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on November 3–5, 2015, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA. A singular vision – a belief in a better way to address current and future data management needs – guides CommVault in the development of Singular Information Management® solutions for high-performance data protection, universal availability and simplified management of data on complex storage networks. CommVault's exclusive single-platform architecture gives companies unp...
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Electric Cloud and Arynga have announced a product integration partnership that will bring Continuous Delivery solutions to the automotive Internet-of-Things (IoT) market. The joint solution will help automotive manufacturers, OEMs and system integrators adopt DevOps automation and Continuous Delivery practices that reduce software build and release cycle times within the complex and specific parameters of embedded and IoT software systems.
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"ciqada is a combined platform of hardware modules and server products that lets people take their existing devices or new devices and lets them be accessible over the Internet for their users," noted Geoff Engelstein of ciqada, a division of Mars International, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City.
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Internet of Things is moving from being a hype to a reality. Experts estimate that internet connected cars will grow to 152 million, while over 100 million internet connected wireless light bulbs and lamps will be operational by 2020. These and many other intriguing statistics highlight the importance of Internet powered devices and how market penetration is going to multiply many times over in the next few years.
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2012 B1G signees getting four-year scholarships
I love this. I know it favors the wealthier conferences, but frankly not that much in my opinion. Any idea which schools outside of the B1G are using this? Could this help with recruiting Diggs, Caleb, Dodson, Neal? I know they are top guys who aren't afraid of getting their scholarships revoked, but peace of mind could be a help.
It is good for the kids and could help the B1G with the parents of big time recruits more than the kids themselves IMHO.
RDUBS, my questions exactly...
I wonder if the SEC will use this method, and, if not, will it hurt their ability to recruit? It seems like it would hurt any school that oversigns


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Charleston, IL (SportsNetwork.com) - Sherman Blanford notched 30 points and grabbed eight rebounds as the Eastern Illinois Panthers outlasted the Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks, 91-79, in Ohio Valley Conference action at Lantz Arena.
Dylan Chatman contributed 17 points and nine rebounds in the win for Eastern Illinois (9-14, 6-5 OVC), and Josh Piper came off the bench to score 11 with a team-high five assists. Alex Austin also tallied 11 points for EIU, which has won three of its past four games.
Myles Taylor led the way with 17 points for UT Martin (7-18, 2-9). Terence Smith netted 14 points off the bench, and Marshun Newell chipped in 12. Dee Oldham rounded out the double-digit scorers for UT Martin with 10 points. The Skyhawks have lost three consecutive games.
Eastern Illinois connected on 44.4 percent of its shot attempts in the first half and trailed UT Martin by 10 points, 47-37, headed into the break. The Skyhawks shot an impressive 69.6 percent from the floor in the frame, including 7-of-10 from 3-point range.
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TMC: My love, hate relationship with Christmas cards
Don't be fooled by the smiling faces on our Christmas card this year. I do not put on holiday music and sip eggnog as I jot a personal note in each one. It's more of an assembly line kind of thing. And I'm cursing the fact that I'm saddled with the chore again this year. […] [Read More]
Watch 'Babies' now
I blogged before about wanting to see the documentary "Babies" when it came out in the theater, but I couldn't justify hiring a babysitter so I could go watch a film about other people's babies. My husband and I rented it this weekend. It was absolutely amazing. And it really puts into perspective how we […] [Read More]
The mom's decision on the Santa-spoiling kid
Lots of you have been weighing in on the tale of the 7-year-old who went into the basement to look for his Christmas gifts and then told his mom when they discovered them all. Here's an update on what the mom decided to do: After talking it over with his dad we told him that […] [Read More]
Was the c-section birth irresponsible?
I don't plan to have any more kids, but if I did, I think I'd be nervous to deliver a baby vaginally after I've had a c-section with my first pregnancy. Here's a story of a Maryland woman who defied her doctor's warnings about delivering vaginally when she has a history of c-sections and safely […] [Read More]
My husband says, 'Attaboy.' I say, 'Get the counselor.'
So the other day, I'm wearing a sweater with a fitted white tank top under it. The kids and I are dancing in the living room, and Andrew wants me to pick him up and dance with him. I do, but instead of dancing, his big blue eyes go directly to my chest. Then he […] [Read More]
How much say does the father have in breastfeeding?
It's not quite the talker our earlier breastfeeding post was, but The Stir has a post on how much feedback a dad gets to have in a mom's decision to breastfeed their baby. I can't remember if I discussed it with my husband prior to having the twins, but I will say he was amazingly […] [Read More]
What should 'Santa' do?
So my friend just stopped by to tell me that her 7-year-old son called to say, "Mom, I know everything I'm getting for Christmas." Apparently, he's been trying to get down to the basement, where the mom had the unwrapped toys and other gifts stashed for a couple weeks now, even though she told him […] [Read More]
Candy Land Activity and Enrichment Center
We get a lot of notes from moms looking for activities for their young children or seeking some kind of birthday party options. So, I thought you might be interested in the Candy Land Activity and Enrichment Center, which opened about a month and a half ago. The purple walls used to surround women working […] [Read More]
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(WREG-TV) When coincidences happen, is it really just by chance or do they happen for reason?
This week's playmaker, one of the most excited we've had in a while, would suggest the latter.
We're passing it on in Millington, where an Army wife wants to help out a former Marine.
Susie Pascoe's friends are Rhonda Scoggins and her husband, Frank.
"We met all the way back in Georgia and then through different circumstances both ended up living here five minutes from each other," Susie said. "It's just real funny."
But times got tough more than a year ago when Frank, who was a Marine in the late '70s, got liver cancer.
Susie says she emailed us after Rhonda shared with her the couple was broke.
To Pass It On, we sneaked through the garage and knocked on the door on a day when an ice storm knocked out power to the family's home in Drummonds.
Susie shared the $600 with both her friends, plus an extra 60 bucks from her, which was a welcome surprise.
There were hugs all around as Frank shared that doctors gave him some good news – his cancer is stable right now.
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Organizers of the Bend Roots Revival, a popular three-day celebration of local music and art, are planning to stage the 2013 version of the festival at Pakit Liquidators, a construction material resale shop at the corner of Southeast Ninth Street and Southeast Armour Boulevard in Bend.
Earlier this week, Roots founder Mark Ransom and his partner, Jesse Roberts of the humanitarian nonprofit Rise Up International, said they had not yet applied for the necessary permits to hold the event at Pakit, but that Matt Korish, who owns the place, is on board with hosting Roots.
Ransom said Pakit — known for its massive and labyrinthian piles of, um … stuff — has an atmosphere that fits nicely with the spirit of the Revival. That became clear during last year's Church of Neil concert, an annual, underground celebration of the music of Neil Young.
"We did Church of Neil there last year and everybody realized what an amazing space it was," he said. "Matt had already been thinking about renovating the space, clearing it out and being able … to make use of the buildings."
Roberts attended Church of Neil, too, and said the same thing.
"It had this very artful vibe, almost like a barn party kind of thing. Half of it was kind of cleared out, there were bonfires going outside," he said. "And we were like, 'Man, imagine this. This kinda has the spirit of Roots.'"
The Bend Roots Revival started in 2006 at Parrilla Grill and the Victorian Cafe on Bend's west side. It quickly outgrew that spot, both in terms of performing acts and attendees, and in 2010 moved to the Century Center. After two years there, the 2012 Revival was abruptly canceled amid concerns about late-night noise and use of an access road near the property.
Now, Ransom and Roberts are turning their attention to Pakit, which is tucked into an industrial section of town where nighttime concerts should be less likely to bother residential properties. The nearest homes are to the southeast, across railroad tracks.
"We don't want to piss off the neighbors," Ransom said. "And so I think our main purpose for not reconsidering a relationship at Century Center is because they're just going to continue to piss off the neighbors.
"To me, this is really smart that way," he said.
In order to "keep the peace," Ransom said he plans to be "really respectful" of Bend's 10 p.m. noise curfew, "probably" ending outdoor music at around 9:30 p.m. He's also planning to reduce the number of bands playing this year and he's not pursuing out-of-town bands with bigger draws. (Bands that had their Roots gigs canceled last year will get right of first refusal in 2013, he said.)
Korish, 31, bought Pakit from his dad, who started the business. He said cleaning the place up and holding occasional events there is "moving forward with the next evolution of what I think Pakit can and should be.
"We're going to stick with the resale, but at the same time clean up the space and provide some green spaces and whatnot," he said.
Korish said he is not interested in running a music venue or bar ("I like my nighttime," he said), but that he wants Pakit to be a sort of "community marketplace that just has stuff going on." That includes special events like the Roots Revival.
"My first and primary reason behind it would be giving the community a place to have fun and to share (the energy of the place) with the people," he said. "Lots of people like this place."
As for concerns about the clutter or safety, Korish said he has already cleaned up quite a bit of stuff, and he has more work to do.
"People know that it is what it is. It's gonna be much less cluttered but at the same time there's still gonna be stuff here," he said. "It is what it is, and if you can dig in and enjoy what it's going to be, then you're going to have a great time, I think."
Ransom and Roberts think so, too. They're planning on adding four more stages to the two that were used for Church of Neil, with additional workshops and/or live music possible at the new Bend Circus Center next door.
"We're going to embrace the junkyard thing," Roberts said. "We don't want to be (corporate). We want Roots to be different."
For Ransom, it's not even about the space. It's about the spirit.
"We're seaprated from our venue, our mortal coil," he said. "Our soul lives on and the spirit of that is really about education and community and celebrating the cool arts scene that we do have."
Here's a look, through the magic of Google Maps, at the current plan for Bend Roots Revival stage layout at Pakit. Click the orange spots for a little bit more info.
View New Bend Roots Revival venue in a larger map
(Thanks to Andy Zeigert of The Bulletin for the map, and to Matt Korish for the photo.)
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Foy's Lake
The brand new Foy's Lake Resort is a unique getaway in Chittagong where you can stay in luxurious accommodation while enjoying the natural beauty of Foy's Lake and the entertainment of its two theme parksmore
world war II Cemetery
well-preserved cemetery at quiet and picturesque place lie buried over 700 soldiers from commonwealth countries and Japan.more
The cow.
This is a really silly thing, but one of my funniest memories of Chittagong was a particularly large cow that used to sit in front of Chittagong's one and only ATM machine. I was always wanting to get some money, like everyone else in the town. However, I am sure that the ATM was never used, as it was the favourite resting place for one of the many...more
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Four of us and I guess we ordered too much.Back home (India) when you order for a kabab platter and the main course - the former comes first followed by the main course about 30 minutes later. Here the parathas and chicken bhortha (local) came first followed shortly afterward by the kababs. So we couldn't do justice. Moreover, I was told the...more
Meridien Hotel
The food is edible - I hope I don't offend anyone here, but if you are going to Chittagong, food can be a BIG BIG problem. This is a nice restaurant, and the food is fresh. I am writing from 1996 memories, so things may have changed. I am just posting this message, as I know all the trouble I had in Chittagong with food - and I only hope I can help...more
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This poses a big problem. Unless you are coming from Calcutta, you will have do get a domestic flight from Dhaka in Bangladesh, on 'Biman Bangladesh' airlines. This can be a totally hair raising experience, as the planes are really old and smelly and not very safe looking. I was sitting near the emergency exit, which whistled and provided lots of fresh air. Don't complain, as the fresh air enables you to breathe, as the planes smell really really bad. The other alternatives are to go on a train that is infested with malaria carrying mosquitoes, or on a very dangerous road from Dhaka.
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Chittagong Zoo - this is a pretty sad zoo, as they do not have the funds to upkeep the infrastructure. If you are a foreigner, you will become a major tourist attraction, as all the locals will want to have their photo taken with you.
Chittagong Off The Beaten Path
Patenga - ?a beach
These were busy days. But somewhere along the way I heard someone local say the Patenga Beach is the place to go to for some local trinkets.
Now I expected a beach "beach". But this was just metres and metres of sea-coast lined with stones and breakers presumably to prevent flooding. So no making sand castles, no waiting for the waves to lap at your feet, no lazing on your beach towel!
What you do have running parallel the waterline are rows of shops selling stuff made of shells and stuff from the sea. Also clothes and other touristy stuff. None of this was unique and I didn't even stop to ask for prices.
Retrospectively, I can't think why this is a tourist spot. But it did seem to be a favourite with the locals - families, college kids and couples. On the other hand just the drive from the airport past the hundred ships and trawlers anchored in the sea, and the road along the Naval Base seemed worth the short visit.Related to:
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Favorite thing: Book your ticket back out. This is a place you do not want to be stuck in....
Fondest memory: Leaving on the plane on the way out.... But this is not a good as when you land at your destination, as any plane that flies out of Chittagong is very old, with a higher than usual chance of crashing!!!
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Kind, accessible, "amazing" professors are "hands down" the best thing about Oklahoma Christian University. "The closeness that a student feels with his professor is unreal at this campus," students say. It's "like you're being taught by good friends and family instead of some snobby professors." The Dean of Students in particular is "crazy cool," and "would do anything for a student in need"---"including loaning you money!" The administration gets slightly lower marks, particularly for its financial priorities. Although funding is going towards facilities, students point out that some buildings are "in shambles," or are "construction . . . eyesores."
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What do banana plantation workers in Nicaragua have in common with villagers beset by oil production fallout in the Ecuadorean Amazon? Plenty, it turns out. Both teamed up with lawyers intent on collecting big bucks from multinational corporations. Then Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher stepped in for the defense, and the plaintiffs' cases went to hell.
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Anna Hudson
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Anna Hudson is an art historian, curator, writer and educator specializing in Canadian art and visual culture. Formerly associate curator of Canadian Art at the Art Gallery of Ontario, she brings to her teaching extensive hands-on experience in institutional curatorial practice.
Dr. Hudson is currently leading a major Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada Partnership Grant project titled "Mobilizing Inuit Cultural Heritage: a multi-media/multi-platform re-engagement of voice in visual art and performance" with 10 researchers – including Professor Susan Dion in the Faculty of Education and Professor Angela Norwood from the Faculty of Fine Arts – and nine partner organizations. The goal of the project is to conduct collaborative research on the contribution of Inuit visual culture, art and performance to Inuit language preservation, social well-being and cultural identity. The project builds on "Breaking the Boundaries of Inuit Art: New Contexts for Cultural Influence," a previous SSHRC supported project for which she and her research team organized School's Out -- a four-day workshop and two-day concert in Iqaluit, Nunavut (celebrating National Aboriginal Day and the end of the school term), co-produced by Alianait Arts Festival.
Dr. Hudson's curatorial credits include the international touring show Painting Canada: Tom Thomson and the Group of Seven (with Ian Dejardin and Katerina Atanassova, for the Dulwich Picture Gallery, London, UK); inVisibility: Indigenous in the City, part of INVISIBILITY: An Urban Aboriginal Education Connections Project (for the John B. Aird Gallery, Toronto); The Nude in Modern Canadian Art, 1920-1950 (with Michèle Grandbois, for the Musée national des beaux-arts du Québec); and the AGO exhibitions Woman as Goddess: Liberated Nudes by Robert Markle and Joyce Wieland and Inuit Art in Motion (co-curated with Laakkuluk Williamson Bathory).
Professor Hudson continues to pursue research in the area of her doctoral dissertation, Art and Social Progress: the Toronto community of Painters (1933-1950). Her most recent publications include "Jock Macdonald's weave of reality" (forthcoming 2014), "Time and Image: Picturing Consciousness in Modern Canadian Painting" (2013), "Stepping into the Light of Clark McDougall's Landscapes" (2011) and "Landscape Atomysticism: A Revelation of Tom Thomson" (2011).


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ARKOMA — The 2012-13 basketball season began Thursday night for Arkoma High School, which saw its teams split their openers against Cameron at the Arkoma Gym.
The Lady Mustangs used a late surge to hold off the Lady Yellowjackets 39-33, but the 'Jackets won for the second straight game as they spoiled the debut of new Arkoma boys coach Chester Johnson as they downed the Mustangs 65-54.
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Student Body
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Las Vegas Day School was founded in 1961 and was the first non-sectarian, non-denominational private school established in the state of Nevada. Las Vegas Day School is licensed by the Nevada State Department of Education and accredited by the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. The school features a complete campus environment including spacious, modern classrooms, a multipurpose room with a stage, a gymnasium, library, science, art, music, and spanish rooms, art complex, two computer labs and complete athletic facilities. Las Vegas Day School seeks highly motivated students who thrive in a more stimulating academic setting. Grade levels range from Preschool to Eighth grade. Students at the school consistently average between the 80th and 90th percentile on standardized achievement testing. The school encourages parent involvement and communication as well as offering a safe and secure school setting in which children can feel comfortable, happy, and enjoy the learning process. The single biggest reason parents select the Las Vegas Day School is to give their children every advantage that a quality education can provide for high school, college, and in their adult business life. "Our foremost responsibility is to foster our students to grow and develop as self-assured, dedicated learners, who will shape the future of our society". Director Neil H. Daseler
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Don't call it a comeback — yet.
That's Arizona Sen. John McCain's advice for his fellow Republicans as they await Election Day returns and hope to take over the Senate.
"I'm a little worried about some of my Republican friends who are taking a victory lap about a week ahead of time," McCain said Tuesday morning on CBS' "The Early Show."
McCain told the program that he expects to be up late on Nov. 2 waiting to see what happens in California and Washington state.
"I think the election will probably depend on that, as far as a Senate majority," McCain said.
Most pundits predict that McCain's party will take the House of Representatives back from Democrats but don't foresee Republicans retaking a majority in the Senate.
Still, Washington's face-off between Democratic incumbent Patty Murray and Republican Dino Rossi could help put Republicans over the top, giving them the 10 seats they'd need to win a simple majority of 51 in the Senate. With a week to go until Election Day, the race is still a toss up.
California's Senate contest between Sen. Barbara Boxer, a longtime Democrat, and former Hewlett-Packard Co. chief executive Carly Fiorina, is also a toss up.
McCain himself appears in no danger of winning a fifth Senate term. An average of polls from RealClearPolitics has the former Republican presidential contender leading his opponent by more than 24 points.
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Standing majestically on Ghandouri hill overlooking the Bay of Tangier, this splendid 5-star hotel offers a peaceful haven in a luxurious setting and a truly personalised service, ideally situated just 10 minutes from the centre of Tangier.
At the Golden Tulip Farah Tanger you benefit from a refined environment, rooms and suites with views over the bay, gourmet restaurants, a fabulous outdoor swimming pool overlooking the ocean, a gym and spa and a series of well equipped conference rooms.
Come and taste the thousand-and-one flavours our gifted chefs concoct in our restaurants. You can sample from a wide choice of innovative and delicate dishes, either in one of our restaurants, on the terrace or in the lounge's own veranda.
Here, we bring you beauty, peacefulness and serenity - everything you need to relax. You just sit back and enjoy the setting sun over the bay, the sound of the waves and the tangy scent of the sea. Our welcoming, pleasant establishment manages to combine comfort and authenticity in a cosy, contemporary setting.
Our attention to detail allows you to get the most from your stay in this unique hotel. Our rooms are artistically decorated and cleverly arranged to be functional as well as elegant. Furniture is simple with clean lines. The result is enchanting.


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sportive 1Line breaks: sport|ive
Pronunciation: /ˈspɔːtɪv/
1Playful; light-hearted: Sir John was in sportive mood
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- The dog, in a sportive mood, careered madly through the field.
- The jack-o'-lantern is a sportive creature whose innate love of mischief causes him to lead travelers astray.
- Brown has long had about him a sportive, Cyrano-esque panache.
1.1 archaic Amorous; lustful: a sportive man who drank and loved too much
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- Various sportive young matrons of his acquaintance‥certainly felt no overmastering desire to keep their husbands at their sides.
2Relating to, interested in, or good at sport: Britain's architectural and sportive heritage I was always a very sportive person—I played almost every sport
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- My parents are very sportive.
- His natural athletic ability was inherited from a gifted family with a string of sportive genes.
- For example in Russian the name roughly translates to sportive gymnastics, while the term 'artistic gymnastics' refers to what we call rhythmic gymnastics.
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- As a blogger you should take every criticism sportively.
- It looks like the supercar is being driven sportively on some California back roads during Monterey Speed Week.
- It is exactly in such a situation that any suggestion to consider the game sportively rather than sentimentally becomes a heresy.
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- Certainly the enjoyment in the fifty-eight poems lies, I think, in their sportiveness.
- As holidays go, this celebration of sport and sportiveness is as good as it gets.
- The car's excellent handling and sportiveness make it a point of reference in its category.
Pronunciation: /ˈspɔːtɪvli/adverb
Pronunciation: /ˈspɔːtɪvnəs/noun
Pronunciation: /spɔːˈtiːv/
A long-distance road cycling event in which a large number of cyclists ride a marked route: you may have put in hours of training before your first sportive, but all your good work can be undone if you neglect to prepare your bike
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- I'm not sure the organisers—and riders for that matter—can decide whether this event is a race or a sportive.
- Whether it's getting to a sportive with your mates or taking the family on holiday, at times we all need to carry our bikes by car.
- For the past decade, Koolstof Coaching have been helping cyclists of all abilities reach their goals, from novice sportive riders to professionals.
Early 21st century: shortened from cyclosportive.
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Retic, Express Men Upset No. 1 Mott Bears 91-80December 6, 2012
By Nicholas Huenefeld/Owens Sports Information
Toledo, OH---The trio of Justin Edmonds, James Kelly and Joe Retic II combined for 68 points to help take down previously unbeaten, defending national champion and No. 1 Mott Community College 91-80 on Wednesday in the SHAC.
The Express started the game off with a 9-0 run in the first two and a half minutes. Mott, however, took only 1:07 to go on a 9-0 run of their own to tie it back up. After a lay-in by Mott's Kory Billups tied the game at 13, the Express controlled much of the rest of the game.
Edmonds, who capped the first half with an emphatic left handed dunk that put the Express up 41-32, finished with a game-high 26 points, along with three assists and two steals. He went 4-for-7 from 3-point range and 8-for-10 from the foul line.
Prior to the end of that first half, Mott cut their deficit to four at two different points, but following a missed jumper from Mott's Chester McFadden with six seconds left, Retic made an outlet pass to Edmonds, who capped the first half in style.
In the first two minutes of the second half, Mott twice cut the Express lead to three, but that was as close as they would get. After two free throws from Mott's Fred Mattison made it 43-40, the Express went on a 10-4 run to go up 53-44. The run was capped by back-to-back 3-pointers from Tony Boykins and Edmonds.
After Mott bounced back and cut the lead to five, the Express took charge for good. Retic hit a 3-pointer to give the Express a double-digit lead with 13:25 remaining, and they led by as many as 18 with 7:22 remaining.
Retic finished with a season-high 23 points, along with two rebounds, two assists and one steal. He finished 6-for-10 from the field overall, 2-for-4 from 3-point range and 9-for-10 from the foul line.
Kelly, who didn't score until 8:23 remaining in the first half, picked it up and finished with 19 points, nine rebounds and one steal. He went 9-for-17 from the field and 1-for-2 from the foul line. All nine of his rebounds came in the second half, while four of them came on the offensive end.
Boykins added eight points, while Andy Bachman had six points and five rebounds for the Express.
Mott actually shot better than the Express from the field (48.5 percent to 42.6 percent), but committed 21 turnovers. The Express also finished 9-for-22 from 3-point range and 24-for-30 from the foul line.
Mattison led Mott with 22 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks, while Malik Albert had 21 points, seven assists, four rebounds and three steals. McFadden added 11 points off the bench, while Devin Foster had 10 points.


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2007 Kentucky Softball
#20 Florida at KENTUCKY
May 06, 2007 at Lexington, Ky. (UK Softball Complex)
Score by Innings R H E
Florida............. 510 02 - 8 9 1
Umpires - HP: Alan Thompson 1B: Phil Freels 3B: Ed Clark
Start: 12:00 pm Time: 1:12 Attendance: 164
2007 Kentucky Softball
#20 Florida at KENTUCKY
May 06, 2007 at Lexington, Ky. (UK Softball Complex)
Florida starters: 5/2b WALESZONIA; 29/ss ROUSSELL; 24/1b GARDINER; 28/3b ZICK;
10/dh ENEA; 23/rf RATLIFF; 8/cf HOWARD; 27/lf BROOKS; 31/c HILBERTH; 42/p
KENTUCKY starters: 0/2b Smith; 7/c Eckman; 15/ss Marnitz; 22/dh Campbell; 18/3b
Johnson; 4/lf Meyer; 10/cf Fertic; 26/1b Dimkich; 2/rf Sibert; 32/p Brogdon;
Florida 1st - WALESZONIA hit by pitch. ROUSSELL
doubled to center field; WALESZONIA advanced to third. GARDINER grounded out to
2b, RBI; ROUSSELL advanced to third; WALESZONIA scored. ZICK homered to left
field, 2 RBI; ROUSSELL scored. ENEA flied out to cf. RATLIFF singled up the
middle. HOWARD doubled, RBI; RATLIFF scored. Young to p for Brogdon. BROOKS
walked. HILBERTH singled to left field, advanced to second on the throw, RBI;
BROOKS advanced to third; HOWARD scored. WALESZONIA grounded out to 3b. 5
runs, 5 hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
KENTUCKY 1st - Smith reached on an error by 1b.
Eckman struck out, bunt. Marnitz reached on a fielder's choice; Smith out at
second 1b to ss. Campbell struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 1 error, 1
Florida 2nd - ROUSSELL homered to right field, RBI.
GARDINER struck out looking. ZICK fouled out to 3b. ENEA grounded out to ss.
1 run, 1 hit, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
KENTUCKY 2nd - Johnson doubled to center field.
Meyer struck out swinging. Fertic walked. Dimkich struck out swinging. Sibert
struck out swinging. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Florida 3rd - RATLIFF singled up the middle. HOWARD
grounded out to ss; RATLIFF advanced to second. BROOKS grounded out to 3b.
HILBERTH popped up to ss. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
KENTUCKY 3rd - Smith grounded out to ss. Eckman
struck out swinging. Marnitz struck out swinging. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0
errors, 0 LOB.
Florida 4th - WALESZONIA singled, bunt. ROUSSELL
walked; WALESZONIA advanced to second. GARDINER lined out to ss. ZICK flied out
to cf; WALESZONIA advanced to third. ENEA grounded out to ss. 0 runs, 1
hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
KENTUCKY 4th - JOHNSON to lf for ENEA. RATLIFF to
dh. BROOKS to rf. Campbell grounded out to 3b. Johnson struck out swinging.
Florence pinch hit for Meyer. Florence walked. Fertic struck out swinging.
0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
Florida 5th - Meyer to lf for Florence. RATLIFF
grounded out to 2b. HOWARD flied out to lf. BROOKS walked. BROOKS stole second.
HILBERTH walked. WALESZONIA walked; HILBERTH advanced to second; BROOKS
advanced to third. ROUSSELL singled to right center, 2 RBI; WALESZONIA advanced
to third; HILBERTH scored; BROOKS scored. GARDINER lined out to 3b. 2
runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
KENTUCKY 5th - STEVENS, St to p for NELSON. McCarty
pinch hit for Dimkich. McCarty grounded out to 3b. Sibert lined out to 3b.
Smith lined out to ss. 0 runs, 0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.


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Winter Weather Safety
Keep yourself and your family prepared to respond to hazards during the winter season.
Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain.
The National Weather Service refers to winter storms as the "Deceptive Killers" because most deaths are indirectly related to the storm. Instead, people die in traffic accidents on icy roads and of hypothermia from prolonged exposure to cold. It is important to be prepared for winter weather before it strikes.
Caution: Carbon Monoxide Kills
- Never use a generator, grill, camp stove or other gasoline, propane, natural gas or charcoal¬ burning devices inside a home, garage, basement, crawlspace or any partially enclosed area. Locate unit away from doors, windows and vents that could allow carbon monoxide to come indoors.
- The primary hazards to avoid when using alternate sources for electricity, heating or cooking are carbon monoxide poisoning, electric shock and fire.
- Install carbon monoxide alarms in central locations on every level of your home and outside sleeping areas to provide early warning of accumulating carbon monoxide.
- If the carbon monoxide alarm sounds, move quickly to a fresh air location outdoors or by an open window or door.
- Call for help from the fresh air location and remain there until emergency personnel arrive to assist you.
Have a Plan
Your family may not be together when a disaster strikes so it is important to plan in advance: how you will get to a safe place; how you will contact one another; how you will get back together; and what you will do in different situations. Read more about Family Communication during an emergency.
Download the Family Emergency Plan template
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AAP American Academy of Pediatrics
American Red Cross
CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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NOAA National Weather Service
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How I Built a Barbecue Restaurant in Brooklyn: Surviving the Off-Season
Epic. Where's the book?
Living, eating and researching in Italy at the University of Gastronomic Sciences
Epic. Where's the book?
If this whole restaurant thing doesn't work out, I'd pay good money to hear stand-up from Tyson, Whole Hog Comedian.
Seriously, this is hands down the best column SE has ever run. We thank you for your 6:30 am sacrifices. Can I offer to run food to you that's not fried??
Spent 3 years in Chicago and Pequod's wins hands down. Plus, their logo is a whale wearing a thong.
A million kinds of cheese
I need to take my Chinese family (10-12 people) out to dinner on Thanksgiving. They're restauranteurs prone to saying "I can make that better myself" and "Aiyah, so expensive!" Chinese/Asian food would be preferable, especially if I can show them something new or different. Last year, we went to Fu Run and they loved the cumin lamb chop and candied taro. Where should we go this year?
Is it just me or does the name remind you of "saddest fries"?
We like it Unscoopably Firm!
A hopeless mishmash of good intentions gone horribly wrong: homemade pizza dough topped with ketchup and Kraft singles, served with rice. (Yes, this really happened.)
Oh no the secret's out, stay away from my block-away pizzeria!
That first paragraph transition made me LOL, I only wish all of my blind dates were so hilariously awkward.
I'm about 2/3 of the way through the book, and though I agree that some criticisms are needed (some of Cowen's restaurant-choosing advice seems based on anecdotal observations rather than rigorous research or theory), I do think that he makes important arguments about food systems that we foodies with means take for granted. For instance, he critiques the holy tenet that local food is always best. While eating seasonal, local produce tastes great in many cases, distance is not the only factor in carbon footprint. Production methods matter even more. Farmers who use winter greenhouses or irrigate heavily are likely using more energy and resources than a farmer in a warmer, rainier climate who ships items using transportation with a low carbon footprint. Thus, it can be better to eat a banana shipped here via boat instead of a tomato grown in a greenhouse in upstate NY, then trucked for several hours to a farmers market.
Many reviewers who have said this book is against all that is good and Alice Waters cite his appreciation of agribusiness (for its economies of scale) and GMOs (for radically increasing crop yields). He does gloss over the myriad issues that have resulted from the domination of agribusiness in this country, but in the end, I find that many of Cowen's policy prescriptions (to encourage less meat consumption, to tax carbon) are actually in line with what Bittman or Pollan might recommend.
Overall, the book is a good (if disorganized) mix of restaurant advice, cultural history and economic theory. If you are a devout foodie who cares about conscientious consumption, read this book and be prepared to challenge your beliefs or stand your ground.
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my mundial chef's knife!
Dino bbq in Syracuse!
carnitas and rillettes!
Invite lots of people over to help fold potstickers!
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My friend Molly Ann who owns a lovely knitting store (projekt A) also makes beautiful yarn to sell there (projekt B). Each of these skeins is hand-dyed and unique. I had Sonya choose between two of them and she chose this one.
We wound the skein into a ball together. It's a color of bluish green that's hard to define. Partly turquoise, partly green like the Caribbean Sea. The color I imagine for a meadow high in the Swiss Alps. Or mermaid scales.
The perfect material for an airy cardigan. My first attempt to make holes intentionally while I knit these open diamond motifs throughout the piece.
So far, I've completed the back and part of a front panel, and I'd like to finish the cardigan by Christmas. Which should be easier, now that I've quit my job.


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Seeckt, Hans von
Born: Apr 22, 1866 AD
Died: 1936 AD, at 70 years of age.
1866 - Born in Schleswig on the 22nd of April.
1885 - He entered the army.
1899 - He was seconded to the General Staff.
1920 - Von Seeckt's role during the Kapp Putsch of remains uncertain; he refused to either actively put down the rebellion or co-operate with it.
- Von Seeckt held the position of Chef der Heeresleitung in fact if not in name commander of the army of the new Weimar Republic the Reichswehr.
- He was an admirer of the British concept of a small, highly trained regular army within which political activity was forbidden.
1926 - Von Seeckt was eventually forced to resign after permitting the grandson of the former Kaiser to attend army maneuvers in the uniform of the old imperial First Foot Guards without first seeking government approval.
1930-1932 - He sat in the Reichstag as a member of the DVP.
1934-1935 - He served as an adviser to Chiang Kai-shek.
1936 - Died on the 27th of December.
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