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Check-in to your hotel, drop off your stuff and head out into the streets of Italy to get a sneak peek at vibrant Rome. Get to know your travel buddies and Tour Manager over dinner.
Stylish Rome oozes energy and overflows with relics from another age. Get into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Tour Manager shows you the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain's waters (it's meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!). Maybe hang out with your new friends at the Spanish Steps, sit back and people watch.
- See the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Piazza Venezia, Trevi Fountain, Pantheon & Piazza Navona
Get into the thriving atmosphere of this living timeline as your Tour Manager shows you the Colosseum, the Pantheon, Piazza Venezia and Piazza Navona. Honour tradition at the Trevi Fountain and throw a coin in the fountain's waters (it's meant to improve your chances of returning to Rome!).
Then make the most of our Local Guide's inside knowledge and uncover the remains of an ancient empire with a fantastic optional tour of the Roman Forum and Colosseum. Then check-out the smallest country in the world and home to the Pope, the Vatican City.
In your free time, live the local lifestyle by indulging in a long lunch on a paved piazza or knock back a shot of espresso at the bar, like the Romans do. Before you hit the shops, let your Tour Manager point you in the right direction with some tips on the best buys. Later dive into Rome's night action with your buddies and start your travels off with a night to remember.
- Rome of the Emperors and Gladiators including the Colosseum Euro 26.00
- Italian Cooking Class 48.00 Euro
This morning there's included entry and our Local Guide to show you St Peter's Basilica and Michelangelo's masterpiece, the Sistine Chapel. Take off into the city and absorb the atmosphere, as vespas flash past timeworn monuments that are surrounded by fountains, pizzerias, cafes and bars.
Head past Naples, home of the pizza, and catch a glimpse of Mt Vesuvius. Plunge into Pompeii's well-preserved past in an interesting optional excursion and retrace ancient history with our expert Local Guide.
Next up: the knock-out location of Sorrento. Set on sheer slopes, Sorrento doles up sweeping views over the Bay of Naples. Tonight there's an optional dinner, where you'll feast on traditional Mediterranean fare, complete with views of Mt Vesuvius from the cliff-top terrace.
- Locally guided tour of the Sistine Chapel, St. Peter's Basilica & the art of the Vatican Museums
- See St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican City
- See Mt. Vesuvius
- Pompeii Guided Walking Tour Euro 22.00
- Bay of Naples Feast Euro 37.00
This morning, it's a boat ride to the main marina of the island of Capri, famous for its stunning caves and surrounding rock formations.
Get out on the water of the Bay of Naples in an optional cruise around Capri in our very own traditional wooden motorboat. See the world-famous Green and White Grottos and choose to get up closer to the world-famous Blue Grotto, with its intense blue glow, on a separate boat ride into the cave.
With plenty of swim stops on the cruise around the island, cool off in the Mediterranean and then use your free time to explore even more of the island. Soak up the views and head off with some friends into the cute, white-washed villages where you can try out the region's sweet lemon liqueur, limoncello.
If you have time, explore Sorrento's web of narrow streets or the Villa Communale Park, which has stunning views of Mt. Vesuvius.
- Day trip by boat to the Isle of Capri
- Capri Cruise Euro 25.00
- Bay of Naples Feast Euro 37.00
Today is your chance to really go all out Italiano! We'll start of with a true Neopolitan experience - some wine tasting & local mozzarella making lesson from those that know it best - the locals! We'll head to one of our favourite hidden spots, where you'll get in the know from these local experts who have been wine making & preparing delicious Italian mozzarella the true authentic way for generations. You'll get to sample the flavours that really show you why nothing beats the real deal!
This afternoon, there's the option of checking out the beautiful Italian haven, the Amalfi Coast on our optional trip. Famous for its beach, colourful houses & the rich & famous who flock to Positano & the Amalfi during the summer, these places are packed with cool locals, travellers & sun seekers alike are a photography lovers dream. Take to the streets for some shopping or pull up a lounger & hit the beach for sunbaking, swimming & people watching the gorgeous Italians. Tonight, enjoy Sorrento.
- Italian food & wine experience
- Visit the Amalfi Coast 27.00 Euro
Today is perfect for relaxing and taking in the views! There's time to chill out on the coach, crossing through the stunning rugged landscapes of southern Italy, before boarding the overnight ferry to Greece. Check out the amazing 360 degree views from the deck!
- Scenic drive along the coast
From Patras, cross the impressive man-made Corinth Canal. Athens is next, a city crammed with myth and ancient wonders, and busy with modern, urban soul.
This morning take a step back in time in Europe's oldest city to the birthplace of democracy. Get the run down on the Parthenon and the Acropolis from our Local Guide, as you wander around the marble columns perched above the city sprawl. Then we check out the first modern Olympic Stadium from the 1896 Games.
Spend the day exploring mythical Athens, a city crammed with ancient wonders yet busy with modern, urban soul.
Wrap up the day on the shady slopes beneath the Acropolis and jump start your trip with an optional dinner in the rustic district of Plaka, where traditional tavernas spill out onto the pavements. Finish up with a night out in Athens' up-and-coming district of Psiri, buzzing with trendy bars and clubs.
- Learn about the birthplace of modern society on a guided tour of Athens & the Acropolis
- See the first modern Olympic Stadium
- A Traditional Athens Affair Euro 43.00
Board the ship and enjoy the facilities, great ocean views and good company as we cruise to Turkey's largest city. While we cut through the water you'll get to enjoy meals while getting to know everyone. Tomorrow when we arrive at Istanbul you can expect mosques, beautiful palaces, delicious spices, wonderful smells and a bustling city filled with over 13 million people. It will be an awesome eye opening experience.
Today, we wake up in Istanbul! With a day here, there's plenty of time to get a real feel for this cultural melting pot.
Begin with an optional tour of Istanbul and get an insider's angle on the city with our Local Guide, who'll show off the city's core sites. Cross the Galata Bridge for stunning views, check out Emperor Constantine's Hagia Sophia and then eat at the magnificent Topkapi Palace, former home of the sultans.
Our Rep shows you one of the city's major draw cards, the stunning Blue Mosque. It's an amazing building with a series of domes and minarets dominating the skyline, complete with a breathtaking interior of tens of thousands of blue tiles.
After that, we head right into the heart of the city and plunge into several kilometres of shops at the Grand Baazar. It's an unforgettable shopping experience, where tacky trinkets and authentic treasures are sold side by side. With carpets, jewellery, spices, music, electronics and more, the place is buzzing, so make sure you've got your haggling hat on.
Otherwise, live a bit of Istanbul's daily life. Try your hand at backgammon in a sidewalk café and watch the crowds go by as you sip on Turkish coffee. Chill out in a tea garden, or take to the time-honoured tradition of the hammam (steam bath house) and get scrubbed down on heated marble stones.
Tonight, head to Greece's stunning islands as you sail between two continents - Europe and Asia - on the world's narrowest navigated straight.
- Visit the city of Istanbul - Grand Bazaar and Blue Mosque
- Ottoman Empire & Byzantine Legacy Tour Euro 109.00
Then its on to the Aegean paradise of Mykonos - the island of white-washed houses, windmills and blue domed churches. Get ready for 24 hours on Mykonos! We'll head on land & make our way to the hotel for the evening. Enjoy the sunset over "Little Venice" and soak up the atmosphere at this idealic location.
Grab yourself some delicious Greek cuisine at one of the cute little restaurants that dot the area & sit back & soak up the atmosphere of Mykonos town.
With a full free day, hang out on this island with its azure seas, golden beaches, and young, vibrant party culture - it's not hard to see why it's one of the most famous islands in Greece. You could opt to head to Paradise Beach, world renowned for its warm water & party vibe. Grab a sun lounger & a cocktail & rotate between sunbathing & swimming for a blissful experience. before returning to the ship this evening for dinner & entertainment.
- Visit Mykonos town & see the traditional Cycladic-style houses
- See the famous windmills
Fit in some last minute shopping in Turkey before boarding your cruise ship and setting sail to Rhodes in the Greek Islands.
On the way you'll make at stop on Patmos, with its sacred spots and wild countryside. Get into the spirit of the island with an optional excursion that takes you to Patmos' UNESCO World Heritage sites: the 11th century Monastery of the Apocalypse and to the Grotto of St. John – the hilltop cave where John the Apostle lived for many years.
Rhodes is one of the most beautiful & popular Greek Islands. It's medieval castles, amazing sea views & pristine clean beaches make it a fantastic place to chill out.
After dinner with the group, head out into Rhodes for a taste of local life in this gorgeous World Heritage-listed Old Town.
There are lots of fantastic & varied places for a slice of Rhodes by night – it's all action here. Head to Orfanidoy Street & the Old Town for a look – from clubs to bars, to beach bars – there's something to suit every taste.
- See the fortified town of Rhodes
- Religious Visit to St. John's Monastery – Grotto of Apocalypse Euro 49.00
Today we set sail to the resort town of Kusadasi and shop in the town's colourful bazaar. This gorgeous city, which sits beside the Guvercin Ada peninsula, thrives over the summer. You'll get to rummage through the Grand Bazaar and go local bargaining for leather goods, jewellery and or local crafts. Otherwise meet up with the our Local Guide for a ME Time optional to ancient Ephesus, a stunningly preserved city that Mark Antony and Cleopatra once visited.
- Visit Kusadasi's local bazaar
- Ancient Ephesus through the ages – Hellenistic and Roman Euro 60.00
Today we start the day off with a visit to the biggest of the Greek Islands, Crete.
Choose an optional excursion to the Palace of Knossos where our Local Guide will tell you the story of this 4000 year old mythical Minoan Palace, where the minotaur (half-man/half-bull) was slain.
Next up: Santorini. This island will make your jaw drop with its stunning natural beauty – the result of a massive volcanic eruption. From the water look up at the iconic blue–domed, whitewashed churches.
Once we're back on land, head up the cliff and the twisting stone steps, save your breath on a donkey ride or take it easy in the cable car for views of neighbouring volcanic islands.
Your Rep will fill you in on Fira – dramatically perched on the edge of the crater - as the group explores its narrow streets. Get tips on the best places to pick up a piece of Santorini's famous jewellery and where to try out the delicious local speciality, domatoktedes (fried tomato balls).
Otherwise head to one of the distinctive black or red sand beaches, and soak up the breathtaking scenery. You could jump on an optional boat ride out to the active volcanic island of Nea Kamini. Cruise past lava formations and get up close to the active crater.
- Visit Heraklion town
- Visit the main town of Fira
- See the spectacular volcanic islands surrounding Santorini
- Minoan Palace of Knossos – 1st European Civilization Euro 53.00
- Cruise to Islands and Volcanoes Euro 57.00
- Santorini - Spectacular Oia Village Euro 57.00
Disembark after breakfast and transfer into central Athens where the trip ends once you arrive.
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Creighton returns all six starters from last year's team that finished 23-9 and reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament.
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#23 Volleyball Opens Regular-Season Friday at Kansas Invitational
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This Week -- Kansas Invitational
Aug. 29 9:30 am #23 Creighton vs. Lipscomb Lawrence, Kan. (Horejsi Family Athletics Center)
Aug. 29 5:30 pm #23 Creighton vs. Utah Valley Lawrence, Kan. (Horejsi Family Athletics Center)
Aug. 30 2:00 pm #23 Creighton at #22 Kansas Lawrence, Kan. (Horejsi Family Athletics Center)
This Weekend
No. 23 Creighton Volleyball opens the 2014 season on the road this weekend, as it heads to Lawrence, Kan., to play in the Kansas Invitational.
Creighton (0-0) opens the regular-season on Friday with a 9:30 am match against Lipscomb (0-0).
Later that day, the Bluejays play at 5:30 pm against Utah Valley.
On Saturday, Creighton faces tournament host No. 22 Kansas at 2 pm.
All three matches will take place at Horejsi Family Athletics Center (1,300 capacity) in Lawrence, Kan.
Radio/Video Broadcast Information
Friday's matches will not be on radio, but Saturday's match against Kansas will be broadcast via on-line radio and available at http://kuathletics.leanplayer.com.
Video of Saturday's match against will be streamed free on the internet on ESPN3.com, with Lief Lisec and Jill Dorsey-Hall on the call.
Neither of Creighton's matches on Friday will be video webcast.
Live Stats Information
All matches at the Kansas Invitational will have free live stats. Visit www.gocreighton.com and click on the Live Stats tab at the top of the page for links the exact links for Creighton's matches.
Scouting #23 Creighton
Creighton returns 12 letterwinners and all six starters (plus its libero) from last year's team that finished 23-9 overall and tied for second in the BIG EAST Conference with a 12-4 league record. The Bluejays were tabbed No. 23 in this fall's preseason poll, its best preseason mark in program history.
Spearheading the returners are all-conference honorees
Kelli Browning
(2.45 kps., 1.53 bps., .323%),
Leah McNary
(3.04 kps.) and
Michelle Sicner
(10.00 aps., 2.68 dps.). Browning and McNary were both named First-Team All-BIG EAST last fall, with Browning also taking home AVCA All-America Honorable Mention acclaim. Sicner was a Second-Team All-BIG EAST choice as well as AVCA All-America Honorable Mention pick.
Also back are senior
Katie Neisler
(1.66 dps.), juniors
Kate Elman
(4.17 dps.),
Ashley Jansen
(1.82 dps.),
Melanie Jereb
(1.62 kps., 2.41 dps.) and
Lizzy Stivers
(18 aces), as well as sophomores
Jess Bird
(2.45 kps., 2.79 dps.),
Amanda Foje
(0.25 dps.) and
Lauren Smith
(2.24 kps., 1.16 bps.).
A talented class of three true freshmen (
Brittany Lawrence
Toni Tupper
Marysa Wilkinson
), as well as Georgia transfer
Maggie Baumert
and redshirt freshman
Kenzie Crawford
, are also expected to provide immediate contributions.
Creighton was picked to win the BIG EAST Conference, while Browning and McNary were named preseason all-league picks.
Last year's Creighton club averaged 13.47 kills, 0.99 aces, 15.76 digs and a nation-leading 3.06 blocks per set while hitting .220 as a team.
Scouting Lipscomb
The preseason favorites in the Atlantic Sun Conference, Lipscomb returns 10 of 12 letterwinners from last year's club that finished 23-8 and runners-up in the A-Sun Tournament. Only Caitlin Dotson, who ranked second nationally with 12.61 assists per set last year, has departed among LU's starting six from a year ago.
MB Jewell Dobson was named 2014 Preseason Conference Player of the Year after being named A-Sun Player of the Year in 2013. Dobson led the conference in hitting percentage (.378), kills per set (4.53) and points per set (5.16) last season to earn All-America Honorable Mention acclaim.
Likewise, L Bri McCombs was chosen to be repeat the Atlantic Sun Conference Defensive Player of the Year she won in 2013. She led the A-Sun with 4.62 digs per conference match last year while also owning double-digit digs in 28 different contests.
Last but not least, also named to the preseason all-conference team was OH Lauren Ford (3.77 kps.), another All-America Honorable Mention choice in 2013.
Lipscomb averaged 15.03 kills (3rd nationally), 1.19 aces, 14.23 digs and 1.67 blocks per set last year while hitting .270 (17th nationally) as a team.
Scouting Utah Valley
Utah Valley returns four starters and 10 letterwinners from last year's team that finished 18-15 and tied for third place in the Western Athletic Conference.
Offensively, UVU's top returnees are Kalani Norris (2.78 kps.) and Lauren Bakker (2.25 kps., 1.31 bps. under her maiden name Lauren Stringham). Bakker has been named Preseason WAC Player of the Year, while Norris and McKenna Tait (4.23 dps., 0.45 saps.) took home preseason all-league accolades.
Last year the Wolverines averaged 12.28 kills, 1.23 aces, 13.59 digs and 2.38 blocks per set while hitting .209 as a team.
Scouting #22 Kansas
Ranked No. 22 nationally in the AVCA's preseason poll, Kansas returns seven letterwinners and two starters from last year's team that finished 25-8 and clinched its first Sweet 16 bid with a victory over Creighton last December.
The Jayhawks lost two-time All-American Caroline Jarmoc (3.94 kps., .320%), Big 12 Setter of the Year Erin McNorton (12.14 aps.), and all-time digs leader Brianne Riley (4.44 dps.) among seven departing seniors, but the nation's No. 15 recruiting class should help the Jayhawks rebuild quickly.
Tayler Soucie (2.05 kps., 1.19 bps.), Papillion native Chelsea Albers (2.90 kps., 2.50 dps., .278%) and Omaha native Sara McClinton (3.13 kps.) were all named Preseason All-Big 12.
Leading the ballyhooed recruiting class is Preseason Big 12 Freshman of the Year, Ainise Havili, a setter on the U.S. Women's Junior National Team.
Last year's Kansas team averaged 14.41 kills, 0.95 aces, 15.61 digs and 2.54 blocks per set while hitting .254 as a team.
The Coaches
Creighton is coached by Kirsten Bernthal Booth (Truman State, 1997), who owns a 210-128 record entering her 12th season with the Bluejays.
She was named the 2010 CVU.com National Coach of the Year after leading Creighton to the second round during its first NCAA Tournament appearance, and named the CaptainU College Coach of the Year, as well as the MVC Coach of the Year, in 2012 following another run to the second round of the NCAA's and a school-record 29 victories.
The winningest coach in school history, Booth has led Creighton to its only three NCAA Tournament bids in the program's modern history. She's also led the Jays into the top-25 each of the last three years, another program first.
Booth came to Creighton after going 112-41 in three years at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. A native of Lincoln, Neb., Booth played volleyball at Truman State, where she was named conference MVP, an Academic All-American and Missouri's 1997 NCAA Woman of the Year. She ranked third in Division II history with 6,077 assists when she graduated.
Booth is helped by associate head coach
Tom Mendoza
, assistant coach
Angie Oxley Behrens
and volunteer assistant
Kyle South
Brandon Rosenthal (Pepperdine) enters his 12th season as head coach at Lipscomb, where he owns a 198-143 record that doubles as his career mark. He has led the Lady Bisons to four NCAA Tournaments, and six straight A-Sun Tournament title matches. Rosenthal is assisted by Ann Armes and Billy Ebel.
Sam Atoa (BYU-Hawaii) enters his 16th season at Utah Valley with a 331-159 record, including a 193-128 mark in 11 Division I seasons. Atoa is assisted by Daniel Jones and Scott Lee.
Kansas is coached by Ray Bechard (Fort Hays State), who is 273-217 in his 17th year at the school, and 990-277 in 30 years overall as a head coach. Last season he led the Jayhawks to the Sweet 16 for the first time. He's assisted by Laura Kuhn and Todd Chamberlain.
Series History vs. Lipscomb
Creighton is 0-2 all-time against Lipscomb, losing by 3-1 margins in 2009 (in Lawrence, Kan.) and in 2010 (in Omaha, Neb.). The eight sets the teams have played have featured a staggering 63 ties and 31 lead changes.
In the 2009 match-up, Creighton lost despite producing a single-match program record with 38 block assists.
In 2010, Creighton squandered two chances in the third set to take a 2-1 lead and would fall despite 19 kills by Alicia Runge and 25 digs by Allie Oelke.
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
is 0-2 against Lipscomb and Brandon Rosenthal.
Series History vs. Utah Valley
Creighton and Utah Valley have never met.
Series History vs. #22 Kansas
Kansas has won six of seven matches against Creighton since CU reinstituted volleyball in 1994, claiming victories in 2002 (3-0 in Omaha), 2003 (3-0 in Lawrence), 2009 (3-1 in Lawrence), 2010 (3-1 in Omaha), 2012 (3-2 in Lawrence) and 2013 (3-1 in Lawrence in the NCAA's). Creighton's lone win in that stretch came last September 10th, however, beating the Jayhawks in four sets in Omaha, behind 15 kills on .400 hitting from
Kelli Browning
Creighton head coach
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
is 1-5 against Kansas and Ray Bechard.
Blue-White Scrimmage Summary
The "Blue" Team defeated the "White" Team in four sets last Friday in Creighton's lone exhibition, winning 23-25, 25-22, 25-16, 25-14.
Five players had double-doubles, a group that included
Maggie Baumert
Kenzie Crawford
Melanie Jereb
Leah McNary
Michelle Sicner
McNary led all players with 21 kills in the contest, while
Ashley Jansen
had a match-best 20 digs.
Last Year Summary
Last year's Creighton team finished 23-9 and tied for second place in the BIG EAST with a 12-4 league mark.
The Bluejays reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament for the third time in four years with a first-round victory over Arkansas.
Kelli Browning
Leah McNary
were named first team all-conference, while Browning and
Michelle Sicner
were tabbed as AVCA All-American Honorable Mention selections.
Season Opening History
With its 3-1 win over No. 13 BYU last year, Creighton improved its record to 12-8 in season-opening matches since restarting the program in 1994. Creighton head coach Kirsten Bernthal Booth is 8-3 in opening matches and on a five-year winning streak. The five straight wins in season-openers is the best mark in program history.
Booth is 9-2 in Creighton's first match away from home, helping Creighton improve to 12-8 in such contests all-time.
Creighton's five straight wins in season-openers is the longest active streak in the BIG EAST, one more than St. John's.
The Bluejays have won their season-opening tournament each of the past two seasons, beating the likes of Wisconsin and No. 13 BYU in the process.
Some Fab Freshmen
Creighton has started six different true freshmen in a season opener in the last four years, and 12 such players since 2000.
Since 2000, the only true freshmen to start CU's season-opener have been Brittany Coleman (2003), Carolyn Decker (2004), Korie Lebeda (2005), Allie Oelke (2007),
Brooke Boggs
Heather Thorson
(2009), Julianne Mandolfo (2010),
Katie Neisler
Michelle Sicner
Melanie Jereb
Ashley Jansen
(2012) and
Jess Bird
Seven of those women (Coleman, Decker, Lebeda, Oelke, Mandolfo, Sicner and Jereb) went on to land a spot on the MVC's All-Freshman Team, an award that Bird likely would've received strong consideration for if the BIG EAST had such a team.
Hello World!
Four of the 16 players on Creighton's 2013 team have never played a point at the Division I level, as freshmen
Kenzie Crawford
Brittany Lawrence
Toni Tupper
Marysa Wilkinson
could all make their Division I debut this Friday. Below is the current Creighton players and how they performed in their regular-season collegiate debuts.
Records for a Bluejay debut can be found at the bottom of page three.
Year Name SP K E TA Pct. A SA DIG TB
Jess Bird
• 4 14 5 29 .310 3 2 12 0
Kelli Browning
5 11 3 31 .258 0 0 1 6
Lauren Smith
• 4 9 0 14 .643 0 0 0 4
Katie Neisler
• 5 5 5 24 .000 1 0 18 1
Melanie Jereb
• 4 5 2 28 .107 0 0 14 0
Leah McNary
2 2 2 6 .000 0 0 0 0
Kate Elman
4 1 0 2 .500 4 1 22 0
Ashley Jansen
• 4 1 0 3 .333 1 1 10 0
Maggie Baumert
# 4 1 0 3 .333 24 0 8 0
Michelle Sicner
• 5 0 1 4 -.250 1 0 9 1
Lizzy Stivers
4 0 0 0 --- 0 0 0 0
Amanda Foje
1 0 0 0 --- 0 0 1 0
#Baumert's stats are from her debut at Georgia
A Nebraska Flavor
The state of Nebraska annually is among the national leaders for Division I volleyball players per capita, and CU's match-up on Saturday will help prove that fact.
Kansas has three Nebraska natives, while Creighton has 10 natives from the state.
KU's roster includes Papillion native Chelsea Albers, Omaha's Sara McClinton and Lincoln's Maggie Anderson. Albers and McClinton were both named Preseason All-Big 12 this fall after being First Team All-Big 12 choices in 2013.
Albers attended Papillion-La Vista High School, McClinton attended Millard North High School, and Anderson went to Lincoln Southwest High School.
While at Millard North, McClinton was a teammate of current Creighton setter
Michelle Sicner
. Sicner was a Second-Team All-BIG EAST choice in 2013.
Anderson is a redshirt sophomore at Kansas, two years older than former prep teammate and Creighton's current true freshman
Marysa Wilkinson
at Lincoln Southwest High School.
Hometown Flavor
Creighton's 2014 roster boasts 10 players from the state of Nebraska, including all four newcomers.
The 10 Nebraska natives is most since the program's 1994 restart, one more than the 2004 and 2005 clubs that had nine each.
Once In A Lifetime Trip
Creighton experienced a once-in-a-lifetime trip in mid-May when it ventured to Nicaragua. The trip included several matches against the Nicaraguan Jr. National Team (all Creighton victories), but much of the trip's purpose centered on visits to schools, delivering books and other service-oriented programs.
Early, Again
Creighton will play one of the first matches nationally in 2014. Several teams play at 9 a.m. Central, with Creighton taking the floor at 9:30 a.m.
Among ranked clubs, only No. 8 Purdue will start regular-season play before the Bluejays.
In 2011, Creighton was the first MVC team to open the season, playing a 9:30 a.m. match vs. UTSA (a 3-2 CU win) in College Station, Texas.
This year's 9:30 a.m. contest means that the Bluejays will have a five-hour headstart on the rest of the BIG EAST, as no one else plays again until 3 pm on Friday when Butler plays Virginia Tech in Lexington, Ky.
Lipscomb, Again
After spending the past three seasons at the University of Georgia,
Maggie Baumert
will play her first fall matches as a Creighton Bluejay this weekend.
Her debut match could come as early as Friday morning's tilt against Lipscomb.
Ironically, it was just last year at Georgia that Baumert's first match of the season was also against Lipscomb. Georgia swept the Lady Bisons (25-20, 25-22, 25-15) in Athena, Ga., thanks in part to 13 assists and a dig in three sets played by Baumert.
Team USA Trio
Three members of the Creighton Volleyball team donned Team USA jerseys this summer.
Kelli Browning
Jess Bird
Michelle Sicner
each suited up for the US Collegiate National Team in June at the 2014 USA Volleyball Girls' Junior National Championships in Minneapolis.
Creighton and Florida State led all schools with three representatives among the 36 women selected.
Regular-Season Tournament History
Creighton is 76-73 in the 50 regular-season tournaments it has participated in all-time, including an 16-4 mark in the previous two seasons.
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
's teams are 56-40 in 34 regular-season tournaments, including eight titles.
Creighton won two regular-season tournaments in 2012, taking the season-opening USF Invitational as well as the Northern Colorado Classic, and also won the Hampton Inn Invitational in 2013.
Creighton had won just two of 16 regular-season tournaments prior to Booth's arrival.
Five For Fighting
In 2011 Creighton survived two match points to beat UTSA, 16-14, in the fifth set of its season-opener. That improved Creighton to 2-0 all-time in season-openers to go the distance, having also topped Montana in 2004.
Offense vs. Defense
Creighton led the nation with 3.06 blocks per set last season, highlighted by
Kelli Browning
's 1.47 blocks per set that was eighth-most in the country.
When Browning and company take the floor on Friday morning, they'll face one of the nation's elite offenses.
Lipscomb was third in the country last year with 15.03 kills per set, while also ranking 17th in hitting percentage (.270).
Saturday's opponent, Kansas, wasn't far behind. The Jayhawks were 15th nationally with 14.41 kills per set and 31st with a .254 hitting percentage in 2013.
Big Time Schedule
Creighton's non-conference slate contains six teams to get votes for the preseason top-25, including five ranked teams.
In addition, seven of the teams are picked either first or second place in their conference.
Name Nat'l Rank Preseason Conf. Rank
Lipscomb - 1st in Atlantic Sun
Utah Valley - 3rd in Western Athletic
Kansas 22 2nd in Big 12
Northern Iowa - 2nd in Missouri Valley
USC 5 2nd in Pacific-12
Kentucky 19 2nd in Southeastern
Pepperdine - 4th in WCC
Bowling Green - 3rd in Mid-American East
Wichita State - 1st in Missouri Valley
Nebraska 7 2nd in Big 10
Illinois 11 4th in Big 10
South Dakota - 4th in Summit
Colorado RV 7th in Pacific-12
The Votes Add Up
Creighton has eight matches scheduled against teams that received votes in the preseason AVCA Top 25 poll, including five teams in the top-25.
Creighton plays matches against teams that were preseason ranked No. 5 (USC), No. 7 (Nebraska), No. 11 (Illinois), No. 19 (Kentucky) and No. 22 (Kansas).
Creighton also hosts Colorado, which received enough points to finish 33rd in the voting, and has a home-and-home league series with No. 29 Marquette.
Besides Creighton, the only other school to play five different non-conference teams that are in the preseason top-25 is Stanford.
Creighton is 3-52 all-time against top-25 foes, including an 0-27 mark in true road matches.
As A Ranked Team
All-time, Creighton is 17-5 when playing as a ranked team in the AVCA poll, including a 16-2 mark versus unranked teams.
The Bluejays are starting the year in the preseason Top 25 for the second straight fall. Last year's team was 25th to start the season, while this fall the club is ranked 23rd.
Milestone Watch
Leah McNary
is 23 kills shy of moving into 10th place in school history, as she enters her senior season with 918 career kills.
Kate Elman
is one dig shy of moving into eighth place in CU history in digs, and eight shy of a tie for seventh place in the same category. She opens her junior season with 1,122 career digs.
Kelli Browning
is tied for 10th in CU history with 40 solo blocks. She's two shy of a tie for eighth place, three shy of seventh place and four shy of sixth place.
Browning also enters her senior year tied for fourth in CU history with 422 total blocks. She's 15 away from third place and 25 shy of second place.
Set 1 Result = Match Result
Creighton is 176-20 overall under
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
when it wins set one. In that same time span, CU is just 34-108 under Booth when it drops the first set.
Creighton has also won 34 home straight contests when winning the first set.
Since the start of the 2012 season, Creighton is 47-3 when winning the opening set of a match. In that time, Creighton is 52-3 when leading in sets played at any point of a match.
Survival of the Fittest
Creighton has won six matches under
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
after surviving an opponent's match point. Three of those wins have come against Wichita State.
On the other hand, Creighton is 210-2 under Booth when it reaches a match point opportunity, falling only when it wasted two match points on Sept. 4, 2010 to Iowa in an eventual 20-18 fifth set loss, and two other match points on Nov. 1, 2013 in a 17-15 fifth set loss to St. John's.
Surviving Match Points, Under Booth
Date Opponent MP(s) Faced Final Set 5
08/30/03 vs. McNeese State 13-14, 15-16 18-16
10/10/03 Wichita State 13-14 16-14
10/13/06 at Wichita State 12-14, 13-14, 14-15 17-15
09/11/07 at Drake 13-14, 14-15 17-15
08/26/11 vs. UTSA 12-14, 13-14 16-14
11/16/12 at Wichita State 13-14 16-14
2-0 Better Than 0-2
Creighton is 192-8 (.960) all-time when leading a match 2-0, including a 134-2 mark under
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
. They own an 90-4 all-time mark in home matches they lead 2-0 in.
Conversely, the Jays are 7-175 (.038) all-time when trailing a match 0-2, including an 0-60 mark in those home matches. Those seven comebacks from down 0-2 are listed below:
Date Opponent Sets 3-5 scores Coach
09/19/97 at Bradley 15-11, 15-13, 15-8 Wallace
10/01/99 at Drake 15-6, 17-15, 15-11 Wallace
09/03/04 vs. Montana 30-20, 30-21, 15-11 Booth
10/15/04 at Bradley 30-22, 30-23, 15-11 Booth
10/15/05 at So. Illinois 30-25, 30-24, 15-8 Booth
09/21/07 at No. Iowa 31-29, 30-26, 15-12 Booth
11/16/12 at Wichita St. 25-16, 25-20, 16-14 Booth
Taking The Fifth
Creighton is 36-19 in five-set matches under
Kirsten Bernthal Booth
, including a 3-2 mark last year and a 12-5 home record in five-setters. That's impressive since Creighton had never finished a season with a winning record in fifth sets prior to Booth's arrival.
Creighton has won five straight true road matches to go five sets, including wins in 2012 over league rivals Northern Iowa, Wichita State and Missouri State, and wins last year at Denver and at Wichita State.
It's also worth noting that Creighton is 6-1 all-time in five-set home matches at D.J. Sokol Arena.
Below is a list of Creighton's record in five-set matches on a yearly basis:
Year Set 5 W-L Total W-L
1994 0-2 5-20
1995 0-2 11-19
1996 2-6 9-19
1997 3-5 15-13
1998 2-3 7-18
1999 3-3 13-15
2000 3-3 16-12
2001 1-1 14-13
2002 1-3 3-23
2003 5-1 12-18
2004 4-0 18-11
2005 3-1 16-14
2006 4-2 21-10
2007 2-0 21-10
2008 2-3 18-9
2009 1-4 14-17
2010 3-3 21-12
2011 5-2 17-14
2012 4-1 29-4
2013 3-2 23-9
Total 51-47 303-280
Second Round
Creighton is one of 19 teams to win a first round match in the NCAA Tournament each of the past two years.
That list, alphabetically, includes BYU, Creighton, Florida, Florida State, Hawai'i, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, Purdue, Stanford, Texas, Texas A&M, USC and Washington.
A Bunch Of Winners
Creighton has experienced a great deal of success in recent seasons, and the current squad has enjoyed victories at historic levels.
Creighton's 52 victories in the previous two seasons are six more than other two-year span in program history, previously done from 2011-12.
Creighton's 69 victories in the previous three seasons are the most in any three-year span in program history, two more than the 2010-12 total of 67.
Creighton's 90 victories in the previous four seasons are nine more than other four-year span in program history, which was done from 2009-12.
Blocking Specialists
Creighton has consistently proven to be an elite blocking team in recent seasons, leading their conference each of the last three years in the category.
The Jays led the nation last year with 3.06 blocks per set, and one year prior were fourth-best nationally while also averaging 3.06 blocks per set.
Leading the blocking brigade during this time span has been
Kelli Browning
. Browning was fifth nationally in 2012 with 1.65 blocks per set, then finished eighth in 2013 with 1.53 stuffs per set.
Production Returning
Creighton returns 12-of-13 letterwinners to the court from last season. Below is a breakdown of the production that returns:
Stat Returners Departures
Points 2100.5 (99.1%) 19.5 (0.9%)
Kills 1618 (99.3%) 12 (0.7%)
Digs 1892 (99.2%) 15 (0.8%)
Aces 120 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Matches Started 157 (98.1%) 3 (1.9%)
Blocks 362.5 (98.0%) 7.5 (2.0%)
Assists 1516 (100.0%) 0 (0.0%)
Marian Pipeline
This is the 12th straight season that Creighton Volleyball had at least one product of Omaha Marian High School on the roster, as juniors
Kate Elman
Ashley Jansen
are in the program.
Interestingly, the Jays had never had a volleyball player from Marian between 1994-2002. Here's a look at Creighton's pipeline of players from Marian.
Kate Elman
Ashley Jansen
Kate Elman
Ashley Jansen
Kate Elman
Ashley Jansen
2011: Julianne Mandolfo
2010: Lisa Greisch, Julianne Mandolfo
2009: Lisa Greisch
2008: Emily Crowley, Korie Lebeda
2007: Korie Lebeda, Katie Mehal
2006: Korie Lebeda, Katie Mehal, Emily Greisch
2005: Korie Lebeda, Katie Mehal
2004: Katie Mehal, Emily Greisch
2003: Emily Greisch
BIG EAST Preseason Poll
For the second straight season, Creighton has been picked to win the BIG EAST Conference in a preseason poll of league coaches.
CU received 77 points in the poll and five of a possible 10 first-place votes. Defending champ Marquette was picked second with 71 points and four first-place votes, while Xavier (66 points) was third and claimed the remaining first-place tally. Rounding out the rest of the poll were Butler, St.John's, Seton Hall, Villanova, Georgetown, DePaul and Providence.
Creighton also had two women named to the 13 member on the BIG EAST's preseason all-conference team, as both
Kelli Browning
Leah McNary
were honored for a second straight year.
Marquette's Autumn Bailey was chosen as Preseason BIG EAST Player of the Year.
Creighton has finished in the spot predicted of them or better in the preseason poll in nine of the past 11 years.
Year Preseason Pick Finish Move
1994 11th 9th #2
1995 9th 7th #2
1996 9th 6th #3
1997 8th 3rd #5
1998 6th 8th i2
1999 T-7th 5th #2
2000 4th T-4th - -
2001 2nd 4th i2
2002 7th 9th i2
2003 9th T-5th #4
2004 5th 5th - -
2005 5th 5th - -
2006 4th 4th - -
2007 3rd T-2nd #1
2008 3rd 2nd #1
2009 4th T-4th - -
2010 4th 3rd #1
2011 3rd 4th i1
2012 4th 1st #3
2013 1st T-2nd i1
2014 1st ??? ???
Radio Broadcast Information
Brad Burwell and former Bluejay volleyball player Erin (Swanson) Russell will broadcast most home matches this season.
The matches will air on KZOT (1180 AM) and KOIL (1290 AM) and be webcast online at www.gocreighton.com as well. The pre-match show starts approximately 5-15 minutes before first serve. The post-match show also lasts about 15 minutes and includes post-match interviews.
While the schedule is still being finalized, preliminary plans call for the first eight home matches to be broadcast on KZOT (1180 AM).
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"outhern Illinois' breathtaking scenery forms the backdrop for local in-season farm to fork cuisine, pleasurable pastimes and world-class entertainment at Walker's Bluff. What was planted as a family homestead long ago has grown into a picturesque vineyard that guests have been drawn to for its tranquility, style, unmistakable romance and fun family activities. We always extend an open-armed welcome to friends and visitors. We offer four venues to experience.
Melange Coffeehouse
Through its eccentric decor and delicious desserts, Cafe Melange has become a local and regional favorite for gourmet cuisine. Guests can sit on the patio and enjoy the lively atmosphere of downtown Carbondale, or enjoy a quiet meal near the fireplace inside. Enjoy a stone baked pizza, avocado salmon wrap, or simply treat your taste buds to the decadent taste of their signature cheese cake.
Breezy Hills Farm
A family owned farm provides a safe, family-friendly atmosphere. Features a general store, barn-o-rama, seasonal activities, and home grown pumpkins, and enjoy you-pick or pre-picked farm fresh strawberries and blackberries. Only 7 miles south of Rend Lake.
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El Greco is a greasy spoon — said in the BEST way. This delicious joint makes some of the best gyros around. Locally-owned and operated, El Greco has become a staple in downtown Carbondale. Don't forget to try the fried mushrooms!
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Family dine or carry out. Serves mouth watering BBQ with a mild or hot BBQ sauce. Also sell BBQ chicken. Breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday
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Triple E Bar B-Q
Family dine or carry out. Serves mouth watering BBQ with a mild or hot BBQ sauce. Also sell BBQ chicken. Breakfast buffet every Saturday and Sunday.
Fujiyama Japanese Steakhouse
Japanese steakhouse served either in restaurant or hibachi style. Sushi bar available. Come out for dinner and see the show!
K B Bar B Que
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Family styled restaurant centered on steak. Dine in or carry out. Buffet everyday with an array of delicious foods to choose from. Children's priced buffet too.
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Family oriented dining, dine in or carry out. Casual atmosphere and friendly service. Serves a variety of Chinese food.
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Sergio's Mexican Restaurant
Family oriented, authentic Mexican cuisine, full bar separate from dining area. All food items are home made, using all natural ingredients and Mexican spices.
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For more from training camp:
Camp Roster And 6 Battles To Watch >
Training Camp Opens With "The Test" >
The Rangers opened camp today with Coach John Tortorella's
infamous endurance skating test. There
won't be a puck on the ice until
Sunday, but Tortorella considers this to be an important indicator of how
players trained over the summer and to prepare them for the grueling road
Andrew Gross explains how the test works, "The groups are
doing six, three-lap repetitions. The timing goes like this: Overall time,
individual laps and comparison of early and later laps are all compiled to show
what kind of shape the player is in."
The players took the test in four different groups and there
will be a timed
distance run later.
Group 1: Sean Avery, Ruslan Fedotenko, Kris Newbury, Brandon Prust, Brian Boyle, Ryan
Callahan, Erik Christensen, Mike Rupp, Steve Eminger, Dan Girardi, Ryan
McDonagh, Marc Staal, Jonathan Audy-Marchessault, Tommy Grant, Kale Kerbashian.
Group 2: Brandon Dubinsky, Marian Gaborik, Carl Hagelin, Dylan McIlrath, Artem Anisimov,
John Mitchell, Brad Richards, Derek Stepan, Ryan Bourque, Andre Deveaux, Wojtek
Wolski, Mats Zuccarello, Tim Erixon, Jordan Hickmott, Chad Kolarik, Dale Weise.
Group 3: Lee Baldwin, Tomas Kundratek, J.T. Miller, Pavel Valentenko, Sam Klassen, Jyri
Niemi, Jared Nightingale, Samuel Noreau, Brendan Bell, Stu Bickel, Michael Del
Zotto, Michael Sauer, Andreas Thuresson.
Group 4: Peter Ceresnak, Blake Parlett, Christian Thomas, Jason Wilson, Tayler Jordan,
Shane McColgan, Michael St. Croix, Collin Bowman, Chris McKelvie, Kelsey
Tessier, Scott Tanski, Matt Rust, Andrew Yogan, Marty Biron, Chad Johnson,
Henrik Lundqvist, Jason Missiaen, Scott Stajcer, Cameron Talbot.
Here's a smattering of notes on how the players did today:
- Marian Gaborik, who returned to Slovakia for Pavol Demitra's
funeral, was not
on the ice today.
- Artem Anisimov was in
Russia for funeral services as well and though he is back in North America,
he didn't
skate today either. It turns out that doctors discovered a knee issue during Anisimov's physical, but an MRI came up negative.
- Blake Parlett and Mike Sauer also didn't
participate due to injuries. Sauer has tendinitis behind his knee and groin.
- Mike Rupp said the test "lived up to
- Tim Erixon made the test "look like a
morning walk in the park."
- Dan Girardi was the first
Ranger on the ice this morning.
- "Somehow Ruslan Fedotenko maintains a smile & bangs on
glass in front of reporters after having done first six laps of conditioning
sprints" - @thenyrangers
- Wojtek Wolski admitted to
totally overhauling his summer training regimen and was not pleased
with his play last year. The early
results were positive, Wolski reportedly looked great
today. Tortorella said that Wolski will get a shot on the first line as will other players. Tortorella believes Wolski took his end-of-year meeting "to heart."
- Derek Stepan is under the
mindset that he still must earn his spot on the roster.
- As we saw at Traverse City, Carl
Hagelin is really, really fast.
- Kale Kerbashian and Sean Avery had no
problems with the test in Group 1.
- Brandon Dubinsky skated well.
- Stepan, Brad Richards and John Mitchell were winded.
- Richards doesn't have a preference for a particular left
wing but told Steve Zipay he's had success with "big, up-and-down
guys" in
the past.
- Dubinsky also altered his training regimen to combat his leg
injury and has cut back on running in favor of
- Assistant GM Jim Schoenfeld told Bruce Berlet the
Rangers plan to bring 30-32 players on their trip to Europe, so we could
see cuts sooner than usual.
- John Tortorella is very eager to see Michael Del Zotto in camp. He wants MDZ to get his "swagger" back.
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EAST MILLINOCKET, Maine (NEWS CENTER) --- Consolidation between schools here and ones in the Millinocket school district has been a topic of discussion for years. Now with Schenck High School needing slightly more than $2 million in repairs, the issue is once again in the public eye.
This week school leaders in town will once again decide whether to ask voters to back a bond. East Millinocket school superintendent Quenten Clark says roughly $2.1 million is necessary to fix the roof at the high school as well as fix the gymnasium floor at Schenck and make the building more accessible for children with disabilities.
"I wouldn't say that this particular stuff that they're asking voters to vote on is a wish list," Clark said in an interview with NEWS CENTER in early March, "keeping a roof intact if you're going to keep a school here is pretty fundamental to the thing so I don't believe that the current proposal is a wish list at all."
Yet the school board here also has something else to consider: a tuition proposal submitted by leaders in Millinocket last February. It suggests that all students in kindergarten through 12th grade in East Millinocket be absorbed into the Millinocket school system beginning next year. In exchange, East Millinocket would pay its neighboring community $1.5 million in tuition for the year.
"I think the feeling here is its {bringing students together} still good for both towns," said Millinocket school superintendent Kenneth Smith, who has long been a supporter of consolidation, "Those students would be able to benefit from what we have and I think financially it would save huge sums of money for the people who live in East Millinocket."
Some town leaders in East Millinocket agree. One is selectman Mark Scally.
"To enter a 20 year bond debt not knowing the future I think is financially irresponsible," he said in an interview with NEWS CENTER last month, "The buildings can take care of themselves...we'll find the buildings that'll work but to take all that money that could be spent on education and put it into the physical plant, I don't see it."
Advocates for further school consolidation between the two towns agree that it would create more programming opportunities for students. They also stress that it likely will save taxpayer dollars for both communities in the long term.
Yet pursuing the tuition proposal would mean closing Schenck High School, and for some in East Millinocket that's a point of tension.
"It really brought tears to my eyes," said resident Jackie Powers, "because I know the kids how much they love this school and the town and everything."
Currently Schenck is also housing the Opal Myrick School for elementary school students in Kindergarten through 4th grade. AOS 66 downsized two years ago by closing the elementary school building in East Millinocket. Now kids in the district go to East Millinocket for elementary school and high school.
"So keeping the high school here to a lot of people is a very important thing," Clark said, "I think we do a good job educationally in providing the program for the children so I do think the ideal would be to keep the school here."
Clark also highlighted how if Schenck were to close there still would be outstanding debts to pay off on the building. Currently a bond to upgrade the cafeteria at the high school is roughly 7 years away from being paid back.
Closing the high school would also mean paying unemployment costs for teachers and staff who would lose their jobs. Clark estimates that could go as high as $468,000 annually.
East Millinocket's school board has reached out to Millinocket's in recent days. The two sides are planning to meet although at this point its not clear whether they will discuss the tuition proposal.
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Zonofabee, do you think the FreeBSD Gnome project has a good chance of surviving in the long run?
There are a few new graphics-based BSD's which have come out, based on Free-BSD. However, considering that they are newly developed, most of them are still not ready for prime-time.
They have errors, polishing that's not yet completed, and missing features which are still not yet implemented. Now, if there is one Free-BSD based OS that had a long and good run-time, and was well developed, do you think that it would be worth-while to bring it back. After all most of the work has already been done. And updating it can be done using the Free-BSD repositories.
What I'm talking about is Desktop BSD. It's in the archives because it's developer just gave up maintaining it. It is still available in the archives of Distrowatch. Better grab it before Distrowatch decides to purge their archives! If you're a developer, this OS is worthwhile taking a look into it. It would be sad to just let a well thought out distro, just die of neglect. Any takers?
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I'm sorry, but my crystal ball is broken at the moment. The only comment that I can make on this question is that if interest doesn't stay peaked on the survival of an OS, it will not last very long. The fine example of this is Desktop BSD. A fine and well developed OS that was well established, but died when it's developer gave up and abandoned it. No one took on the initiative to pick it up and keep it going.
Desktop BSD forked into PC-BSD, which is extremely polished now, and constantly updated. As an example, PC-BSD is to FreeBSD, as Ubuntu is to Debian.
Do I understand you correctly? That portions of Desktop BSD is incorporated into PC-BSD?
The reason that I ask, is because a short while back, while PC-BSD was being put together and polished, I had written and made a suggestion of using some portions of Desktop-BSD which were already developed and working fine. That could have cut down development time by a great fraction, since the work had already been done on those portions, and was readily available.
I received a reply of "no thank you, we are doing things our own way, and don't need anything else". Okay, so I left it as that!
It is my current opinion that PC-BSD has definitely come a long way, but it is still not totally up there yet. It still has a stretch to go. It will not happen overnight, to become a fully mature OS. It takes time to work out the kinks in the metal.
I also thought that it wouldn't hurt to have two running graphics-based BSD's to bring more attention to the BSD world.
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It was my understanding that a few years back, developers from Desktop BSD left, and made PC-BSD, but I could be very wrong. I remember when Desktop BSD was at it's so called prime, but was then replaced with PC-BSD.
PC-BSD is about as polished as anything right now. It use to be a version behind, and lacking a lot of. Now, it's constantly being developed, kept up to date with the latest FreeBSD release, the installer being as stable as possible, and packages tested from all port trees.
The August, they recruited several testers, and even hired a few developers. Yes, it wasn't so great before, but the interest has increased tenfold in the past 5 years.
AFIK, Desktop-BSD was developed and maintained by one individual. In Sept. 2009, he had left a message that he wouldn't continue maintaining this OS, and it was the last upgrade that he was offering. What he's done since then, I'm not privileged to that information. I'm just sorry that it happened that way. The OS was so totally transparent, that one was not brought to mind that he was using a Unix product, or a Linux product. It just worked! It's just like Apple which somewhat tries to keep the underpinnings of the OS in the unseen background. Most Apple users don't know that they are running a POSIX-compliant OS when they go about their business.
If PC-BSD can achieve that, hey, I'm all for that! That's what I call "user friendly", if anyone can use it (besides nerds). It will attract more average users to the BSD world.
I completely agree, and I hope you don't think I was try to 1-up "desktop" at all. I'm going purely on what I've seen, and what users have said in the past 5 years on the BSD forum I'm with. Desktop had a good run, and a lot of potential. Like DragonFly, the idea was taken; then reinvented. Of course, a lot of the success has to do with a lot of hype, and just how polished the installation process is.
I'm glad to see more users interested in BSD distributions, but with such an OS (click-to-play), comes more mistakes, and vulnerabilities. On top of that, come the users that believe they know an OS, simply on the use of the GUI. The reason I have a problem with that, is that they will base opinions on various things they do not understand, nor try to research. I don't have an issue with such people per se; not only do they make *NIX employers more aware of the testing needed before filling a job in the area, they actually give me a good deal of business fixing their wrong-doings. The upside to more new *NIX users, is more developers, more contributors in all areas, and more initiative to make a better OS due to the user base.
As for frozen projects, I wish GING would get back into play. Now that was a concept I was anticipating for many years. Debian with a FreeBSD kernel.
Well, if you'd like Debian with a BSD kernel, you need to find someone who can make the hybrid. I've not been successful to make anything like that to become real. It's not a bad idea because Debian has quite an existing and expansive repository. But how would you mate the Free-BSD repositories with Debian's? Which one takes precedence? When you remove the heart of the product, it's no longer a Linux, is it?
Who'se development would you depend on? Free-BSD's, or Debian's?
Take the Hurd kernel. It's been in development for years, and still hasn't gotten any altitude. Too much of a late-comer. Interest hasn't happened, because there's already enough OS's out there which are doing an excellent job, have been widely accepted, and have been commercially implemented. Take a look at Sun's OS. They on had one aspiration, and that was to become the king on the commercial world. And they did achieve that, for a while. But their demise was because they did not tailor their OS's to be generalists. Their world-wide acceptance was too narrow, and used for commercial applications only. They set themselves up to have Linux eat a good chunk of their lunch. The fact that they were a closed system didn't help them either. Not enough people took a notice of them outside of their narrow realm. So now, they don't exist anymore.
I guess that what you'd like to do means taking on quite a development effort. All Linux applications would have to be revamped to work with the BSD kernel. I assume that a separate and new repository would have to be created to support the hybrid OS. And the Security updates have to be tailored for the hybrid OS.
It's a nice idea, but would you like to really get involved with maintaining something like that?
GING (GNU Is Not GNU), actually did that, and had a decent beta going. Unfortunately, it was frozen around 2006. Of course, as of now, it would have to be completely redone because it was built on the FreeBSD 5 kernel. Other than that, they had working deb packages working with the kernel. I want to say that used FreeBSD's compat libs to make it all mesh together, but I'm not 100% sure. On top of that, you still had all of the abilities of a FreeBSD kernel (i.e. MAC_BIBA, PF, ISAKMPD, etc).


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(b) Such amount so assessed shall be collected in the manner that fines are collected in criminal cases.
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Source(Added Pub. L. 98–473, title II, § 1405(a),Oct. 12, 1984, 98 Stat. 2174; amended Pub. L. 100–185, § 3,Dec. 11, 1987, 101 Stat. 1279; Pub. L. 100–690, title VII, §§ 7082(b), 7085,Nov. 18, 1988, 102 Stat. 4407, 4408; Pub. L. 101–647, title XXXV, § 3569,Nov. 29, 1990, 104 Stat. 4928; Pub. L. 104–132, title II, § 210,Apr. 24, 1996, 110 Stat. 1240; Pub. L. 104–294, title VI, § 601(r)(4),Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3502.)
1996—Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 104–294struck out "not less than" before "$100" in subpar. (A) and before "$400" in subpar. (B).
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1990—Subsec. (a)(1)(B). Pub. L. 101–647substituted "an infraction" for "a infraction" in cl. (i) and a semicolon for a period at end of cl. (iii).
1988—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 100–690, § 7085, amended par. (1) generally. Prior to amendment, par. (1) read as follows: "in the case of a misdemeanor—
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Hendricken Field, the official name of the onetime campus venue for Providence College baseball, no longer has a spacious, perfectly trimmed lawn. In its stead is an outdoor track and field complex that stands on the threshold of completion.
Hendricken Field, the official name of the onetime campus venue for Providence College baseball, no longer has a spacious, perfectly trimmed lawn. In its stead is an outdoor track and field complex that stands on the threshold of completion.
No longer can the ghosts of PC baseball seek refuge within their former diamond embassy, one that until recently remained a fitting ode to what took place every springtime. Even after Hendricken Field lost its primary tenants in 1999, the space remained a slice of unchanged life, humming along as if nothing earth shattering or life altering had ever taken place.
Providence's decision to provide the track and field program with a well deserved home is something that resonates with the last Friar baseball alumnus that's still gainfully employed in the major leagues. That's because John McDonald's wife, the former Maura Cignetti, ran track at PC, the 800-meter distance serving as her chief discipline.
The plot of land located off River Ave. where John carved out a stellar college baseball career will now house the track program that Maura was once affiliated with. When looking at the completely transformed terrain through the couple's own lens, a feeling of close, personal attachment must wash over them, a comfort that comes from knowing that one of them still has firm ties to the surroundings once known as the domicile for Providence baseball.
These days, John McDonald's main focus is to lend a helping hand to the Boston Red Sox' October pursuit. A 38-year-old veteran middle infielder who since reporting to spring training with the Arizona Diamondbacks has played for five different teams and six different managers, McDonald has done his best not to read too much into the vagabond existence that defined his 2013 campaign, his 15th in the bigs.
Looking back at a different time in his life, McDonald admits that he still thinks about what might have been regarding Providence baseball.
"You wish that your program was still there so you can go back and workout with the current guys playing there. That's one thing that I miss – not having a program there so I can go and help," expressed McDonald while standing in front of his Fenway Park locker not too long ago. "I workout at [UConn-Avery Point, the junior college where this East Lyme, Conn. native starred at prior to coming to PC in 1995] when I have the chance, but Providence would have been much closer. It would have been nice to give back to those guys."
You won't hear McDonald utter a negative word about the Friars and the controversial decision school officials made in nixing baseball. He completed his undergraduate requirements in 2010, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies. Living in the Boston suburbs with Maura and their two children, McDonald gladly shared that he renewed his season tickets for Friar men's basketball games at the Dunkin' Donuts Center after purchasing them for the first time last year.
"I love being one of the last guys to play," said McDonald about the badge of honor he proudly carries in reference to Providence baseball, "but there are a lot players who have gone on to do a lot of great things and still carry the torch for the baseball team."
In re-committing himself to the college where he placed himself in a position to get drafted in the 12th round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft by the Cleveland Indians, has McDonald ever gone up to Providence's current leaders and asked about the chances of one day resurrecting baseball?
"Unfortunately, baseball is a non-revenue producing sport that requires a lot of financial assistance. It was great while it was there and a lot of people would love to have it back, but it's not something for me to really comment on," stated McDonald with fondness etched in his tone. "Providence College gave me a lot more than I ever thought it would. I'm really proud to have gone there and been a student-athlete before going on to get drafted. Ultimately, I'm really proud that I was able to get my degree.
"I took classes online with people helping me figure out which courses to take. I couldn't be on campus because I was traveling a lot," McDonald continued. "I really appreciate the opportunities that I was able to get just by being a Friar."
Another opportunity that McDonald is grateful for is hooking on with a team with serious World Series aspirations. Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies the night prior to the Sept. 1 roster expansion date for MLB clubs, the former Friar views his brief Red Sox tenure as a homecoming of sorts, one that comes after a L-O-N-G year of wandering in pro baseball's proverbial second division.
"This is everything that I expected it to be. This team has been playing great baseball over the past couple of weeks, so it's made it that more enjoyable," said McDonald, who has been traded four times this season with Boston becoming the fourth major-league team he's spent time with. "You have to realize that no matter how good or bad the year has gone or how much you move around, I look at the situation and can say that I've been in the big leagues all year.
"You have pinnacles of your sport as far as the levels you can reach. We all tend to look at the negatives, but there's also a sense of accomplishment," McDonald continued. "Moving around, it's obviously been tough on my family, but now I get to live at home and come to the ballpark. It's something that everyone has been able to enjoy and a culmination to what's been a long year."
The Red Sox acquired McDonald in an effort to shore up its middle infield depth for the final month of the regular season. More specifically, Boston wanted someone who could backup second baseman Dustin Pedroia.
"How much confidence he has, it's something that rubs off on everybody," McDonald said about the impression he's been able to form regarding Boston's spark plug. "He expects to be the best player on the field every time he walks on it and I think a lot more people should adopt that same attitude."
McDonald sees himself as a "piece to the puzzle" and an "insurance policy." He understood that he wasn't a prime candidate to see much action with the Red Sox – Sunday's regular season finale in Baltimore marked his sixth appearance with Boston and 51st game this year.
"You need guys who are ready to play regardless if they haven't played in a couple of weeks," said McDonald, who has appeared in more than 100 big-league games in a season just twice in his long career. "I love the aspect of staying sharp; you never know when your name is going to be called, so you've got to always be ready. As soon as you let your guard down and act like you're never going to play, you're not going to be very good. If you're not in the lineup today, act like you are going to be in there tomorrow, or going into the game in the sixth inning."
When you've been on the major-league carousal as long as McDonald has, you're allowed to take part in some deep-seeded introspection.
"Every year has its moments that make it special; different teammates and different opportunities to play," he expressed. "So many things have happened and in some ways, it feels like a long time, but it's gone by fast."
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By SCOTT A. LECKMANSalt Lake City
The president's veto of the State Children's Health Insurance Program is incomprehensible. There are nine million children in our country who do not have health insurance coverage. Covering kids is a smart investment; it saves money and helps kids do better in school.
I applaud Senator Hatch and Congressman Matheson for their vote last week to cover 3.8 million uninsured children. This bill would enable millions of American children who would otherwise be uninsured to get the coverage they need. The annual cost of this is what we spend in Iraq in 41 days.
The State Children's Health Insurance Program has been a real bipartisan success story; it has helped cut the number of uninsured children by one third over the past 10 years.
Our members of congress will have another chance to vote on the needs of our kids in a veto-override vote set to take place this week. I hope the rest of our delegation will change their votes.
Their loyalty to the president is misplaced.


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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) -- American University was locked down for more than an hour Wednesday evening for the report of a man with a gun on campus.
The university and D.C. police both tweeted around 9:20 p.m. that the lockdown was lifted and no students were hurt. American University tweeted one person was in custody.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said a person on a university bus saw a person with a holster and called it in.
There was no crime, and no display of a weapon, according to Metropolitan police. Police say the person was an off-duty police officer.
The university tweeted the lockdown and shelter in place shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday.
American University and D.C. police were investigating near Gray Hall on Nebraska Ave.
AU police tweeted a photo of two people and urged anyone who had seen them to call police. Metropolitan police said the photo was taken by the person who called in the report.
The tweet has since been deleted.


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School districts with enrollments of fewer than 1,500 no longer have to complete yearly internal audits thanks to mandate relief embedded in this years state budget.
The states decision to drop the mandate could save small districts thousands of dollars.
Morristown Central School Superintendent David J. Glover estimated the savings will amount to $5,000 to $10,000 this year alone.
At Lisbon Central School, Business Manager Wendy S. White said she expects to see savings of $5,400 this year because of the states decision. Mrs. White said the district wont miss the internal audits.
Michael Robinson, assistant school business manager at Heuvelton Central School, said he expects the district to save $9,500 this year by not having to carry out the internal audit.
But that wont mean small schools wont have their books checked.
Thomas R. Burns, superintendent and executive officer at St. Lawrence-Lewis BOCES, said schools will still have to conduct annual external audits and undergo an audit from the state comptrollers office every three to five years.
Internal audits were started approximately 10 years ago, Mr. Burns said, as a response to several allegations of fraud at small schools downstate.
The internal audit was supposed to be not so much an audit of the books ... more geared towards risk assessment and fraud, he added.
Mr. Burns said, for the most part, the internal audit and the external audit covered the same ground.
I think that weve proven over the years that the vast majority of schools are responsible with their funds, said Susan E. Todd, Heuvelton Central School superintendent, Another (audit) is just not going to help us.
Mr. Glover said the internal audit is redundant.
A lot of times theres overlap, he said. Its a welcome relief to have the requirement removed.
Though every thousand dollars in savings counts, Mr. Glover said, Its not the level of relief that Id like to see.
Mr. Burns also noted the internal audit requirements removal will free employees to work on other projects.
You have to make your books available; you have to pull quite a number of documents, he said. It will definitely help significantly in terms of staff time.
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