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Racing Against Breast Cancer: A Conversation With Edith A. Perez, MD
Edith A. Perez, MD
It's hard to tell which moves more quickly: Edith Perez's feet, or her mind.
A devoted runner, Edith A. Perez, MD, strides along the beaches of northern Florida whenever she gets the chance. A translational researcher who spends her time designing clinical trials of potential breast cancer treatments and studying the biology of the disease, Perez maintains the same swift pace as she travels the globe, interspersing projects at her home base, the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, with frequent trips to speak and consult.
Luckily, Perez is able to apply her mind just as nimbly to solving problems in breast cancer treatment. Rotating her sharp focus through the broad range of tasks that make up her typical day is a joy for the 55-year-old scientist who loves to read about any subject, is a whiz at math, and completed high school in 2 years and college in 3 years.
"My brain works fast," said Perez. "It's nice to be able to work for an hour, come up with something, then do something else, and something else. I enjoy that."
The doctor's intellectual appetite has made a marked difference for patients with breast cancer everywhere. Every day, she puts her mind to finding better treatments for the disease and conducting research that will help others in the oncology community move forward with science aimed at improving people's lives.
Much of her work has concentrated on the study of compounds designed to fight HER2-positive breast cancer, leading to a 2005 discovery that changed the way the disease is treated. A study that Perez led and helped design showed that the use of Herceptin (trastuzumab), a monoclonal antibody that helps counteract a genetic mutation of the HER2 gene, in concert with chemotherapy—rather than chemotherapy alone—resulted in a 52% decrease in the recurrence of HER2- positive breast cancer in patients who had undergone surgery for the condition, and improved their survival by 33%.
"We presented those data at the largest meeting ever of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, with about 16,000 people in attendance— people who had been involved in funding and some of my patients who were in the trial," Perez recalled. "I realized that not too many physicians have the opportunity to affect that many lives to this degree, no matter how dedicated they are or how incredibly good their ideas. It was humbling, actually."
Using tumor and blood samples collected during the study, Perez and her colleagues have continued to consider the potential applications of Herceptin. In May, the doctor presented results demonstrating that the therapy works for P10-postive or P10-negative patients whose tumors do not express the HER2 protein.
Perez also is proud of a study she concluded 7 months earlier. The study of trastuzumab-DM1, or T-DM1, a drug antibody conjugate that combines chemotherapy agent docetaxel with Herceptin, demonstrated that the conjugate is half as toxic as the same drugs given separately to patients with HER2- positive metastatic breast cancer who had not received prior chemotherapy for metastatic disease.
"I routinely explore things that I hope will be more efficacious and lower toxicity," Perez said, "because that's huge for people's lives."
Many Roles at Mayo ClinicThe doctor accomplishes that through a variety of roles at the Mayo Clinic. For more than a year, she has served as deputy director of the Mayo Clinic Cancer Center, and also is director of the institution's Breast Program and chair of its Breast Disease Oriented Group, which brings together researchers from all Mayo Clinic sites to review research opportunities related to breast cancer prevention, treatment, and survivorship.
She is a Serene M. and Frances C. Durling Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Medical School; the first Mayo physician to serve on the Board of Scientific Advisors of the National Cancer Institute (NCI); and, in 2007, was given her institution's top honor for investigators when she was named a Mayo Clinic Distinguished Investigator. She chairs the Breast Committee for the North Central Cancer Treatment Group, sponsored by the NCI.
Finally, an annual marathon Perez helped to launch has led to the creation in January 2009—and continued funding—of Mayo's Breast Cancer Translational Genomics Program, which aims to unravel, categorize, and catalog all the mutations present in breast cancer. The goals of the work include gaining a better understanding of what drives the disease's growth, learning what may predict sensitivity or resistance to different treatments, and identifying targets that can be used to develop new treatments, Perez said.
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The SEC has won all four games since the BCS Championship game was established as a separate affair in 2006. Nick Saban became the first head coach to win a BCS title at two different schools. Saban was the head coach of LSU's 2003 BCS championship team. Texas saw its 5-bowl winning streak come to an end, as did its undefeated record against Alabama. The Longhorns now lead the series 7-1-1.
Central Michigan snapped the MAC's 14-bowl losing streak with a 44-41 double-overtime GMAC Bowl victory over Troy in one of the best games of the bowl season. The Chippewas' Dan LeFevour threw for 395 yards and Antonio Brown had 403 all-purpose yards. The Trojans' Levi Brown passed for 386 and Jerrel Jernigan amassed 350 all-purpose yards. Brown's 95-yard kickoff return drew Central Michigan back to within 5 points after DuJuan Harris' 1-yard run had just put the Trojans ahead 31-19. Following a Troy punt, LeFevour directed an 85-yard drive that resulted in a 34-31 CMU lead after the 2-point conversion with 1:17 left. But Brown drove the Trojans to the CMU 29 where a 46-yard field goal by Michael Taylor sent the game into overtime. The teams exchanged TD's in the first OT before Vince Agnew blocked Taylor's 32-yard attempt in Troy's half of the 2nd OT. Andrew Aguila then drilled the 37-yard game-winner down the middle for his 5th made field goal of the game. Troy also lost last year's New Orleans Bowl on a blocked field goal in OT. CMU was without head coach Butch Jones who had already moved on to Cincinnati. Steve Stripling, the defense associate head coach under Jones, served as interim head coach. It was the second double-overtime game in GMAC Bowl history. In 2001, Byron Leftwich rallied Marshall from a 38-8 halftime deficit to beat David Garrard and East Carolina 64-61 in 2 OT's.
Ricky Stanzi threw two first quarter touchdown passes and Iowa went on to defeat Georgia Tech 24-14 in the Orange Bowl. The Hawkeyes' 30th-ranked rushing defense held the nation's 2nd-best rushing offense to 143 yards. The Ramblin' Wreck only managed 156 yards overall and 9 first downs. Georgia Tech's only points in the first 47:30 came off an interception return as it took its 5th straight bowl loss. Iowa's victory means the top four teams in the Big Ten - Ohio State, Iowa, Penn State and Wisconsin - swept their bowl games. The Yellow Jackets were making their first appearance in a major bowl game since the 1966 season Orange Bowl and haven't won a major since the 1955 season Sugar Bowl. This was Iowa's first major bowl victory since the 1957 season Rose Bowl. The kickoff temperature was 49 degrees in south Florida making it the coldest Orange Bowl ever played.
TCU and Boise State wanted to prove themselves against "Big 6" schools. Instead, they were paired with each other in the Fiesta Bowl after playing in last year's Poinsettia Bowl. Boise State prevailed 17-10 to avenge last year's loss. The Broncos had won just one of their five previous bowl games and were 0-2 since their monumental overtime upset of Oklahoma in this game three years ago. This victory not only stopped Boise State's bowl slide, it halted the Horned Frogs' 4-bowl winning streak and 14-game overall winning streak while extending the Broncos' own win streak to 14 games. It also handed the Mountain West Conference its first loss of the bowl season.
Trailing 31-27, interim head coach Ruffin McNeill switched quarterbacks and Texas Tech rallied to a 41-31 Alamo Bowl win over Michigan State. Steven Sheffield immediately drove the Red Raiders 77 yards, completing all 6 pass attempts, to put Texas Tech up 34-31. After intercepting the Spartans on the next series, McNeill made two crucial calls that ultimately eliminated any chance of a Michigan State comeback. The first came after Alexander Torres dropped a 3rd-down pass. McNeill eschewed the field goal and went back to Torres with the same play to convert the first down. Moments later, faced with 4th-and-4 at the Spartans' 18-yard line with 3 minutes still remaining, McNeill again opted to trust his offense. After gaining the first down again, Baron Batch ran for a 13-yard TD on the next play and the victory was sealed. Sheffield finished 9-of-11 for 88 yards. Potts was 29-of-43 for 372 yards, 2 TD's and 1 INT.
Both teams dealt with distractions leading up to the bowl game. McNeill was serving in place of the fired Mike Leach who was alleged to have singled-out WR Adam James (son of ESPN analyst and former SMU running back Craig James) for mistreatment after he was diagnosed with a concussion. The school cited cause in terminating Leach's contract one day prior to contractually owing an $800,000 bonus. Michigan State was without several key players that were either suspended or dismissed from the team after a November 22 dormitory brawl.
Alex Tejada's 37-yard field goal in overtime gave Arkansas a 20-17 Liberty Bowl win over East Carolina. Ben Hartman missed on two game-winning opportunities for the Pirates in regulation and missed again in overtime. Hartman came into the game having made 19-of-25 field goals and ranked 3rd in Conference USA in scoring. Arkansas was winless in 3 previous Liberty Bowl appearances and has won just 3 of its last 15 bowl games overall.
Two touchdowns in the final 4:03 of the game broke a 7-7 tie and lifted Ole Miss past Oklahoma State in the Cotton Bowl. Dexter McCluster scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 2-yard run from a direct snap, part of his 182-yard performance that included an 86-yard run for a 7-0 lead in the 2nd quarter. The Rebels improved to 21-12 in bowl games and own the 3rd-best winning percentage among teams with at least 20 bowl appearances.
Andre Dixon rushed for 126 yards and a touchdown as UConn won a defensive battle in the PapaJohns.com Bowl, defeating favored South Carolina 20-7. Connecticut ended the season on a 4-game winning streak, spawned by an overtime upset victory at Notre Dame. South Carolina concluded its season with losses in 4 of its last 5 games, and 5 of its last 7. Four different Big East teams have won this bowl game in its four years of existence.
Mike Ford ran for a career high 207 yards and a TD as USF outscored Northern Illinois 24-0 in the second half of its International Bowl win over Northern Illinois. 189 of Ford's total yards cane in the second half. Redshirt freshman quarterback B.J. Daniels completed of 14-of-22 passes for 217 yards with touchdown tosses of 46 and 7 yards to A.J. Love. The Bulls improved to 3-2 in their fifth consecutive bowl appearance. The Huskies fell to 2-3 in bowl games with their 3rd straight bowl loss.
Northern Illinois' loss was the MAC's 14th consecutive bowl defeat at the time.
Nine teams have played in, but never won, a bowl game. Two are from CUSA, one is from the Sun Belt and a whopping six are from the MAC - Ball State (0-5), Ohio (0-4), Western Michigan (0-4), Akron (0-1), Buffalo (0-1) and Kent State (0-1). The entire list can be found under "Bowl Facts' further down in this article.
Tim Tebow passed for 482 yards and 3 TD's, and ran for 51 yards and a score, as Florida trounced previously unbeaten Cincinnati 51-24 in the Sugar Bowl. In his final collegiate game, Tebow broke Vince Young's record of 467 total yards in a BCS bowl with 533 and the Gators churned up 659 yards of offense as a team. He completed his first 12 passes and finished 31-of-35. He wraps up his career with 145 total touchdowns (88 passing, 57 running). Florida jumped out to a 23-0 lead before Cincinnati got on the scoreboard with a field goal. It was 30-3 at halftime and 44-10 at the end of three quarters.
Terrelle Pryor threw for 266 yards and 2 touchdowns in a 26-17 Ohio State win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl. He added 72 more yards on the ground. The Buckeyes held Jeremiah Masoli to just 81 yards passing and LaMichael James to 70 yards rushing. Ohio State ended its 3-bowl losing streak in its first Rose Bowl appearance since the 1996 season. Oregon last played in the most-storied bowl game in the 1994 season and was looking for its first victory in this game in 93 years. The Ducks' only Rose Bowl win came on January 1, 1917 (1916 season) when it defeated the Penn Quakers 14-0.
Bobby Bowden fittingly went out a winner as Florida State rallied from a 14-3 deficit to down West Virginia 33-21 in the Gator Bowl. It was a battle between the two teams Bowden served as head coach for the last 40 years. Bowden led West Virginia from 1970-1975 and Florida State from 1976-2009. He retires as the No. 2 all-time winningest coach with a record of 389-129-4. The win also secured his 33rd consecutive winning season in his 28th straight bowl appearance.
Almost simultaneously, Joe Paterno notched his 394th win (394-128-3) with a 19-17 last-second victory over LSU in the Capital One Bowl. The Nittany Lions gave up a 13-3 halftime lead but claimed victory on Collin Wagner's 21-yard field goal with 57 seconds left. The game was played on a rain-soaked field in Orlando that was pocked with crater-sized divots.
Northwestern twice overcame 14-point deficits and forced overtime before failing to win a bowl game for the first time since the 1949 Rose Bowl (end of 1948 season). Auburn opened the overtime with a 21-yard field goal and then, a wild game got wilder. Two Northwestern turnover calls were correctly reversed by replay and a penalty for roughing the kicker nullified a missed field goal to give the Wildcats yet another lease on life. But a fake field goal attempt on 4th down was well-defended by Auburn to allow it to finally pull out the 38-35 win in the Outback Bowl.
Redshirt freshman Ryan Williams ran for 117 yards and 2 touchdowns as Virginia Tech rolled over Tennessee 37-14 in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. Williams set ACC single-season records with 21 rushing touchdowns and 22 total scores. Tennessee had 5 net yards rushing, including 6 sacks for 55 yards in losses as Virginia Tech (10-3) secured its sixth straight season of 10-plus wins.
Minnesota turned the ball over twice deep in Iowa State territory and the Cyclones held on to win the Insight Bowl 14-13. Iowa State was poised to let all of its 14-3 halftime lead disappear when it recovered MarQueis Gray's fumble at its 21-yard line with 4:04 to play. Paul Rhoads posted a winning record (7-6) in his debut season, the first Cyclone coach to accomplish that feat since George Veenker in 1931. The Golden Gophers have lost 4 straight bowl games, the last 3 of which have been in the Insight Bowl.
Navy QB Ricky Dobbs set the NCAA single-season record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 24 in the regular season. He added three more and threw a TD pass in a 35-13 rout of Missouri in the Texas Bowl. The win snapped a 3-bowl losing skid for the Midshipmen.
Landry Jones threw for 418 yards and 3 TD passes to Ryan Broyles as Oklahoma halted a 3-bowl losing streak with a 31-27 Sun Bowl victory over Stanford. The Cardinal have lost three straight bowl games with their last win occurring here in 1996.
Air Force intercepted Case Keenum 6 times in a 47-20 Armed Forces Bowl victory over Houston that improved the Mountain West's bowl record to 4-0. The Falcons piled up 562 yards of offense and held the nation's top passer to 222 yards and 1 touchdown. Jared Tew (176 yards) and Asher Clark (127 yards) each scored two touchdowns. The Air Force victory was its first in a bowl game since the 2000 Silicon Valley Classic, ending a 3-bowl losing streak. The Cougars have lost 9 of their last 10 bowl games.
Nebraska pitched the first shutout of its 46-bowl history, demolishing Arizona 33-0. It was the first time in the 32-year history of the Holiday Bowl that was a team was held to fewer than 10 points. Three of Arizona's 5 first downs, and 72 of its 109 yards, came on its final drive. Matt O'Hanlon intercepted Nick Foles on the third play of the game and Zac Lee scored 2 plays later and the rout was on.
Max Komar made a sliding catch of a 16-yard pass from Nathan Enderle with 4 seconds left pulled Idaho to within one and Enderle's 2-point conversion pass to Preston Davis gave Idaho an improbable 43-42 win in the Humanitarian Bowl. Improbable, because the Falcons had just taken a 42-35 lead with only 32 second left in the game when Tyler Sheehan threw a 51-yard bomb to Freddie Barnes. A 50-yard pass from Enderle to Davis put Idaho in business for the comeback. Barnes caught 17 passes for 219 yards and 3 touchdowns for Bowling Green to set a new NCAA record with 155 receptions in a single season, breaking the record of 142 set by Manny Hazard of Houston in 1989.
Wisconsin sacked Jacory Harris 5 times and John Clay had a pair of 3-yard rushing touchdowns in the first half as the Badgers won the Champs Sports Bowl 20-14 over Miami. Down 20-7, the Hurricanes scored a touchdown with 1:22 and recovered the onside kick, but a sack and 3 incompletions killed the threat. The Badgers broke a 2-bowl losing streak on their 6th consecutive bowl trip to Florida, including four visits to Orlando where they are now 3-1. Wisconsin outgained Miami 430-249, held the 'Canes to 61 yards rushing and controlled the ball for nearly 40 minutes.
Akeem Ayers intercepted a pass at the Temple 2-yard line and returned it for the go-ahead score with 6:01 left to propel UCLA to a 30-21 comeback win in the EagleBank Bowl. The Owls took a surprising 21-7 lead in the 2nd quarter but lost all offensive momentum after Bernard Pierce, the nation's No. 9 running back in yards per game, left with an apparent shoulder injury and never returned. The victory averted a losing season for UCLA (7-6). Temple finished 9-4 to end a string of 18 consecutive losing seasons. The Owls were appearing in just their third bowl game in history and first since the 1979 Garden State Bowl.
Georgia closed out the Independence Bowl on a 30-6 run to defeat Texas A&M 44-20. The game was tied at 14-all in the 3rd quarter before the Bulldogs took over the game. Special teams mistakes were the eventual undoing of the Aggies. Texas A&M had a field goal and a punt blocked, snapped a ball over the punter's head, and allowed an 81-yard kickoff return. Georgia picked up it's 26th bowl win and 4th in-a-row to improve to 11-2 in its last 13 tries. Texas A&M has lost 11 of its last 13 bowls.
Clemson snapped its 3-bowl losing streak, and ended Kentucky's 3-bowl winning streak, with a 21-13 win at Nashville's Music City Bowl. The Tigers capitalized on the only turnover of the game when they recovered a fumble at the Kentucky 19-yard line with 11:33 left to play. C.J. Spiller scored on an 8-yard run just three plays later. The 'Cats following drive ended on downs at the Tigers' 25-yard line and they never touched the ball again as Clemson ran the last 5:28 off the clock. Spiller had 172 all-purpose yards to move into 2nd on the FBS career list for that statistical category.
USC made the most of its first non-BCS bowl appearance in 8 years and claimed the Emerald Bowl trophy with a 24-13 decision over Boston College. It was USC's 4th consecutive bowl win, and 7th in their last 8 tries. The Eagles are on a 2-bowl slide after winning 8 straight from 2000-2007. USC leading rusher Joe McKnight (1,014 yards, 8 TD's) did not play amidst an investigation into his alleged improper use of an SUV, but Damian Williams caught 12 passes for 189 yards to end the year with 1,010. Stanley Havili had TD receptions of 53 and 5 yards as Matt Barkley completed 27-of-37 for 350 yards with 2 TD's and 2 INT's.
Pittsburgh snapped a 3-bowl losing streak with a 19-17 win over North Carolina at the Meineke Car Care Bowl as Dion Lewis broke Tony Dorsett's school freshman rushing record. Lewis ran for 159 yards and a touchdown and Dan Hutchins kicked the game-winning 33-yard field goal with 52 seconds left. The win secured Pitt's first 10-win season (10-3) since 1981. North Carolina has 3 straight bowl losses, all in this game.
MAC teams have lost 3 straight bowl games in Detroit. Marshall sprung to a 21-0 lead, then held on to defeat Ohio 21-17 in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl. The Herd was driving to potentially make it 28-0 before a fumble was returned 75 yards for Ohio's first points. The Bobcats scored a touchdown and a field goal in the 3rd quarter following a 15-yard punt and a blocked punt, but neither team scored after that. Marshall was led by interim head coach Rick Minter in place of the fired Mark Snyder. John "Doc' Holliday will take over as head coach after West Virginia's bowl game. Ohio fell to 0-4 overall in bowl games while Marshall improved to 6-2, including a 4-1 bowl record in Detroit. The bowl made history as Sarah Thomas became the first woman to officiate a college bowl game.
Nevada was without two of its three 1,000-yard rushers - Vai Taua and Luke Lippincott - and maybe it could have used that as an excuse for losing the Hawai'i Bowl to a 19-point computer underdog in SMU, but 45-10 is absurd. It was bad for Nevada, bad for the WAC, and great for SMU. June Jones returned to his former stomping grounds and stomped Nevada from the outset. The former coach of Hawai'i needed just two seasons to get the Mustangs to their first bowl game since defeating Notre Dame here in the 1984 Aloha Bowl. His team needed just 3 plays to take a lead it would never even come close to relinquishing. True freshman quarterback Kyle Padron was 32-of-41 for 460 yards. Nevada's top-ranked rushing offense was held to 137 yards on the ground. The loss was Nevada's 4th straight in a bowl game. SMU turned in a final record of 8-5 after totaling 8 wins in the previous three seasons.
Utah ripped Cal 37-27 in the Poinsettia Bowl. After falling behind 14-0 after the first quarter, Utah scored 27 unanswered points that included 3 Jordan Wynn touchdown passes. After Cal finally got on the board again, the Utes put the game away with Joe Phillips' third field goal and a 27-yard interception return. The Golden Bears tried to make things interesting at the end when Kevin Riley's 24-yard TD pass to Jeremy Ross made it 37-27. However, Riley's attempted 2-pt. conversion pass failed under heavy pressure and the ensuing onside kick attempt was recovered cleanly by Utah.
Max Hall threw 3 TD passes and Oregon State lost two fumbles as BYU routed the Beavers 44-20 in the MAACO Bowl Las Vegas. Oregon State led 7-0 early, but the Cougars ripped off the next 37 points. The Rodgers' brothers - RB Jacquizz and WR James - were held to a combined 97 yards rushing and receiving as the Beavers saw their 5-bowl winning streak come crashing to a halt. Brigham Young was playing in its 5th consecutive Vegas bowl game.
Middle Tennessee QB Dwight Dasher threw for 2 TD's and ran for 2 more in a 42-32 upset win over Southern Miss in the New Orleans Bowl. In the process, Dasher broke Vince Young's QB bowl rushing record with 201 yards and USM's Damion Fletcher became just the 9th player to rush for 1,000 yards in all four seasons. Southern Miss jumped out to a 14-0 lead after the first quarter, then was outscored 28-6 over the next two quarters. Middle Tennessee extended its winning streak to 7 games with its first bowl victory (1-1) and secured a 10-win season (10-3). Sun Belt teams have won 3 of the last 4 New Orleans Bowl games.
Billy Anderson's 19-yard interception return just before halftime gave Rutgers a 28-17 lead and propelled a 17-0 run as the Scarlet Knights beat UCF 45-24 in the St. Petersburg Bowl. Only two-and-a-half minutes were left in the game when UCF finally scored again, and Rutgers' linebacker Damaso Munoz answered by returning the ensuing onside kick 37 yards for a touchdown. The Scarlet Knights improved its overall bowl record to 4-2 with its 4th straight bowl win, while the Golden Knights are still winless in three bowl trips.
Wyoming rallied from a 11-point deficit in the 4th quarter and ultimately upset 2-TD favorite Fresno State 35-28 in double overtime at the New Mexico Bowl in Albuquerque. The Pokes held Fresno State on downs in the 2nd extra period after freshman QB Austin Carta-Samuels had put Wyoming on top with his 3rd TD pass of the game, a 13-yarder to David Leonard. A 19-play drive at the end of regulation set up a 37-yard game-tying field goal by Ian Watts who later missed a 40-yard game-winner in the 1st overtime.
On Saturday, December 26, Florida announced that Urban Meyer had resigned out of concern for his own personal health. The next day, the resignation became an indefinite leave of absence that would begin after the Sugar Bowl. Offensive coordinator Steve Addazio will serve as the interim head coach until Meyer's return.
This year's bowl games were strewn over 17 days of scheduling. Can we please constrict it to 8 days or so? While we're at it, let's eliminate the double-hosting format so we can shave a week off the wait for the BCS title game - 33 days between the end of a season and a championship game is unnecessary when there are plenty of other great venues which can be used.
Politicians in Washington, D.C. still keep trying to insert themselves in the BCS vs. playoff argument, despite the multitude of larger issues they should be dealing with. They claim they can walk and chew gum at the same time, but most Americans agree they are are constantly tripping over their own feet.
From my perspective - and I know I speak for the majority on this subject - TCU and Boise State both got BCS bowl invitations and still managed to get screwed. They should have have been placed in separate games against schools from one of the "Big 6" conferences, and not pitted against each other for the third time in seven years. We could have had two extremely interesting BCS bowl games instead of one that nobody could get very excited about.
A large predicted margin of victory doesn't necessarily mean that team will even win. While Florida routed Cincinnati 51-24 as a 13.72-point computer pick in the Sugar Bowl, Oklahoma only edged Stanford 31-27 as a 14.89-point computer favorite. Meanwhile, Fresno State lost 35-28 to Wyoming in double-overtime as a 13.36-point computer choice, and 19.03-point favorite Nevada was trounced 45-10 by SMU.
The slimmest predicted victory margins in this season's bowl games belonged to Ohio State and Oregon State, each of whom were favored by 0.43 points in their respective games - the Buckeyes vs. Oregon, and the Beavers vs. BYU. Ohio State won 26-17 while Oregon State lost 44-20.
The 2009 bowl season featured 15 games with forecasted margins of 4 points or less, 3 of which had projected spreads of less than 1 point.
The computer also projected the exact regular season record of 23 teams (up 1 from a year ago) and came within one victory on 34 others (8 more than a year).
The computer's preseason rankings correctly tabbed the winners of the Big Ten (Ohio State was forecasted co-champ), MAC, Sun Belt and WAC conferences. It also nailed the winners of both SEC divisions, MAC West and CUSA East. Four more conferences or divisions were won by teams that the computer picked to finish second.
Four of Kentucky's last five bowl appearances have been in the Music City Bowl.
Minnesota's last three bowl appearances have been in the Insight Bowl. Three of their previous four bowl trips were to the Music City Bowl.
Air Force has played in three straight Armed Forces Bowls. The Falcons met Houston in that game for the second straight season.
Mississippi's last seven bowl destinations have been Independence, Independence, Music City, Independence, Cotton, Cotton, Cotton.
North Carolina's last three bowl appearances have been in Charlotte.
Southern Miss has played in the New Orleans Bowl four times in its last six bowl games.
TCU and Boise State faced each other for the second straight year, and third time in the last seven. They did upgrade this season to the Fiesta Bowl after staging their prior matchups in the Fort Worth and Poinsettia Bowls.
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Note: Oregon State had its 5-bowl winning streak snapped in a 44-20 loss to BYU in the MACCO Bowl Las Vegas. Texas had its 5-bowl winning streak snapped in a 37-21 loss to Alabama in the BCS Championship game. Cal had its 4-bowl winning streak snapped in a 37-27 loss to Utah in the Poinsettia Bowl. LSU had its 4-bowl winning streak snapped in a 19-17 loss to Penn State in the Capital One Bowl. West Virginia had its 4-bowl winning streak snapped in a 33-21 loss to Florida State in the Gator Bowl. TCU had its 4-bowl winning streak snapped in a 17-10 loss to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.
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The computer predicted 6 teams would be undefeated prior to any conference championship games and there were exactly 6 that did so - Alabama (12-0), Boise State (13-0), Cincinnati (12-0), Florida (12-0) Texas (12-0) and TCU (12-0). Florida fell from the list when it lost to Alabama in the SEC title game. Cincinnati lost to Florida in the Sugar Bowl, TCU lost to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl and Texas fell to Alabama in the BCS Championship game.
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Here are the results of every FBS loss to the FCS this season:
This year, 87 FBS teams played a total of 94 games against FCS foes. Duke, Kansas State, Mississippi, North Carolina, N.C. State, Rutgers and USF each played two FCS teams.
Boise State has 14 straight wins after defeating TCU 17-10 in the Fiesta Bowl. The Broncos also have streaks of 25 regular season wins, 26 home wins, 56 regular season home wins, and 42 straight conference home victories. BSU has never lost at home to a fellow WAC member (36-0). The Broncos' last home loss to a conference foe occurred in 1998 when they were a member of the Big West and fell to Idaho in the final regular season game. The Broncos are 4-1 in their last five matches against BCS conference schools.
Alabama has 14 straight wins overall and 24 straight regular season wins.
TCU had its 14-game winning streak snapped in a 17-10 loss to Boise State in the Fiesta Bowl.
Cincinnati had its 12-game overall winning streak snapped with its 51-24 loss to Florida in the Sugar Bowl. The Bearcats still own an 18-game regular season winning streak.
Oklahoma has 29 straight home victories. The Sooners defeated Stanford 31-27 in the Sun Bowl.
Utah has 17 straight home wins. Regular season complete. The Utes defeated California 37-27 in the Poinsettia Bowl.
Western Kentucky has lost 20 straight overall and 25 straight to FBS teams. Season complete.
Eastern Michigan has lost 12 straight overall. Season complete.
Washington State has lost 9 straight. Season complete.
Colorado State has lost 9 straight. Season complete.


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It is mind-boggling that Boston Sportswriters are trying to defend their choices of PED -ophiles and in-bred liars, like Clemens and Bonds and Piazza, who :
- used drugs to cheat a game that is a game of honor as well as a game of rules
- then lied about it and still lie about it to this day in order to make a buck.
Have the writers (and many fans I note) lost sense of what is right in the world ?
In their hurry to catch a piece of glory with Clemens and his Boston connection, the Boston Sportswirters are out-of touch with rest of USA on this issue.
We simply note that 90 % of Boston sportswriters voted for PED-users whereas only 35 % of the total writers pool did. Shaughnessy the amazing exception , and including Piazza as a well-suspected Ped user.
Are drugs so much a part of Boston life that "hey, everyone does it ?" and "anything to get ahead is ok " is now the lens through which human endeavour is judged is viewed.???
How can these writers (or fans) ever tell their kids " it's not whether you win or lose , it is how you play the game" ???
The writers themselves are showing co-addictive behavior in the best case or a cynicism which defies belief in the worst case.
It is a Hall of Fame - not a Hall of Notoriety and the writers do not have the luxury of claiming ignorance.
The stats are as meaningless as if the players always used corked bats or used doppelgangers to pitch every other game....
Boston writers - please show some integrity in future ballots and change your views on these cheats.


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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - CSU-Pueblo punter Brandon Kliesen (Sr., Pueblo, Colo.) has been named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Special Teams Player of the Week, the RMAC announced Monday.
Kliesen helped CSU-Pueblo in the field position game by averaging a league-best 48.4 yards per punt this week in the Pack's 35-3 win over Fort Lewis. His kicks pinned Fort Lewis at or behind the 20 yard line on six of seven attempts, including three punts of 50 yards or longer. Through five games, Kliesen leads the conference in touchbacks (8) and net punt average (44.5 yards) and is ranked second in the nation in punting.
Kliesen and the rest of the ThunderWolves will travel this week to Chadron, Neb. to take on Chadron State with first place in the RMAC on the line.
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Call me impressionable.
I'm waiting…..thank you.
As soon as I read about Laptop Lunchboxes in Julie Tilsner's post on lunch ideas (What's For Lunch, Mom?), I had to have one for Anna's preschool days.
I raced like a greyhound into the website, only to crash into a No-Pinks-Available barrier. Which was a big problem.
Anna becomes more fixated on pink by the day. It's to the point where if she doesn't have a clean pink dress to wear in the morning…well, let's just say it makes for a very soggy morning indeed.
I waited a few weeks. But every time I checked, the pink ones were still unavailable. I tried another site, and they didn't even sell the pink ones. So I decided to screw it. I bought blue.
The problem was that long, long ago, I had mentioned to Anna that her new box would be pink. Funny what they remember.
Oh, the tears, once the brown paper packaging was torn away! The laments! The stating of the obvious: "It's not pink! Not pink!"
"I know you wanted pink," I told Anna. "I know. They didn't have pink so I had to get blue. But we can cover it with pink stickers. That would be fun. Or you can just keep using your pink lunchbox from last year even though it's all crusty and gross and old and disgusting." (Not an exact quote.)
"Pink stickers," she sobbed.
And then she got all happy and wanted to eat her breakfast out of the lunchbox and later she found some pink stickers and flew into a jubilant frenzy of decorating, and I realized, okay, I handled that well. I have learned a thing or two since starting the parenting gig.
I'm almost scared to write that, because you know how it goes. As soon as you brag about anything, it flies in your face, then darts around back and bites you in the butt.
But -butt- I'm doing it anyway. Recognition of good work is important in any field. It motivates us to keep going. For parents, the "well-done' thing doesn't happen too often. No one is going to give us a merit-raise or a fancy plaque with gold letters. Or even a horn to toot.
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Mona Lisa, painted by Leonardo da Vinci, is likely based on Lisa del Giocondo, who lived in Florence at the turn of the 16th century. On Friday, archaeologists cut into the del Giocondo family crypt in hopes of confirming the identity of the Mona Lisas model.
The most mysterious smile in art history has spawned endless speculation. Who was the model? Why is she smiling? What does the background mean? Whole books have been devoted to musing about hidden messages in the painting, including asking whether the model was actually a man, or had bad teeth, or maybe was Leonardo da Vinci himself.
While speculation continues, most art historians have now coalesced around the idea that the model was a young woman named Lisa del Giocondo, née Lisa Gherardini. "Mona" is a contraction from "madonna," which in Italian means "my lady."
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In total, 98 percent of the 149 American players on NWSL rosters played in at least one competitive US Youth Soccer program while growing up.
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"The Funk Heritage/Bennett Center is truly an asset to
Reinhardt College and the people of Georgia, and I am delighted that it
has received the recognition it deserves," remarked Senator Stephens.
Representative Hill added, "I have no doubt this center
will encourage education and understanding of the rich history of Native
Americans in our area."
Representative Hill offered the bill in the House, and Senator Stephens handled the bill in the Senate.
Reinhardt officials were quick to voice their gratitude to Hill and Stephens for their support.
"We are delighted with the recognition the Funk Heritage
Center has received as Georgia's official Frontier and Southeastern
Indian Interpretive Center. At Reinhardt College we are committed to the
preservation and discovery of the history of our region, and this
important designation is an indication of the quality of this valuable
program," said Reinhardt President Dr. J. Thomas Isherwood.
JoEllen Wilson said the designation would help give
credibility to the Funk Heritage Center. "We often hear from visitors
that the Center at Reinhardt College is one of the 'best kept secrets in
the state.' This designation will not only lend credibility to the
Center, but it will help us communicate the fine quality of what we have
to offer. I applaud Senator Stephens and Representative Hill for their
efforts on our behalf," she said.
The Director of the Center, Dr. Joseph Kitchens, also
applauded the designation. "Because of our physical location and our
focus on the Southeastern Indians, the Funk Heritage Center is ideally
positioned to serve the citizens of Georgia as an official designate,"
Kitchens said. "Adjacent to the historic sites along the Chieftains
Trail, including the Cherokee capital at New Echota, we have taken as
our mission interpreting the region's Native American and frontier
history. Our positive relationships with state parks and historic sites,
the Historic High Country Travel Association, and the region's other
private museums provide an opportunity for effective collaboration with
our neighbors. We are delighted by the possibilities."
The Funk Heritage Center is located on the Reinhardt
College Campus. It interprets and exhibits paintings, sculptures, and
other creative works of contemporary southeastern Native American art
and includes a permanent collection of antique hand tools used in trades
such as rope making, shipbuilding, and bookbinding. In addition to
their extensive exhibits, the center holds educational programs,
performances, and demonstrations.
The bill now goes to Governor Sonny Perdue for his signature.
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Local funerals
Sept. 24 — Jim Goucher, celebration of life, 11 a.m., United Methodist Church, Union
Sept. 24 — Edna Flanery, graveside service, 2 p.m., Summerville Cemetery
Sept. 25 — Albert R. Tucker, funeral service with military honors, 2 p.m., Summerville Baptist Church; interment at Summerville Cemetery follows
Sept. 26 — Mitchell L. Banaka, funeral service, 2 p.m., Loveland Funeral Chapel
Sept. 26 — Ted W. Willoughby, viewing, 4 to 6 p.m., Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center
Sept. 27 — Ted W. Willoughby, memorial service, 11 a.m., La Grande Presbyterian Church
Oct. 6 — Scott B. Crane, celebration of life and potluck, 2 p.m., Lostine Presbyterian Church
Joseph W. Lucius
La Grande
Joseph Walter Lucius, 51, of La Grande, died Sept. 24 at his home. A complete obituary will be published at a later time. Arrangements are under the care of Loveland Funeral Chapel & Crematory.
Ted W. Willoughby
La Grande
Ted Wilson Willoughby, 80, of La Grande, died Sept. 22 at a local care facility. A memorial service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 27 at the La Grande Presbyterian Church. Viewing for family and friends will be available from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Daniels~Knopp Funeral, Cremation & Life Celebration Center. A private burial will be held at the Island City Cemetery.
A complete obituary will be published at a later time. Those who wish may make contributions in his memory to a charity choice. To sign the on-line guest book or leave a condolence for the family, visit www.danielsknopp.com.
Mitchell L. Banaka
Formerly of La Grande
Mitchell Lee Banaka, 47, of Bend and formerly of La Grande, died Sept. 18. A funeral service is planned for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26 at Loveland Funeral Chapel. Pastor Mark Opperman, of Elgin Christian Life Center, will officiate. Baird Memorial Chapel of La Pine is honored to serve the family.
Known as Mitch, he was born July 22, 1965, in Aberdeen, Wash., to Larry and Kathryn Banaka. He attended La Grande High School. On July 25, 1999, Mitch married Carolyn Chastain in North Powder. He worked as a machinist for Muzzy's, and later for Keith Manufacturing.
Mitch enjoyed snowmobiling and riding motorcycles. He especially loved small engine repair and rebuilding, and being with his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Banaka, and a brother, Kenny Banaka.
Survivors include his wife, Carolyn of Bend; mother and stepfather, Kathryn and Doug Ward of Elgin; children, Kenny Glenn of La Grande and Lisa Glenn of Redmond; sisters, Kim Campo of Elgin and Pam Mackie of Boise, Idaho; and four grandchildren.
Memorial donations may be made to OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital, Mail Code BTE355, 3181 S.W. Sam Jackson Park Rd., Portland 97239.
Scott B. Crane
Scott Brandon Crane, 56, of Lostine, died Sept. 20 at home after a long illness. A celebration of life and potluck is planned for 2 p.m. Oct. 6 at the Lostine Presbyterian Church.
Scott was born Oct. 7, 1955, to Virgil V. and Edythe Duke Crane. He had two sisters, Paula and Shelley. He was born and raised in Enterprise, where he hunted, fished and got into much mischief as a boy. In 1974 Scott graduated from Enterprise High School, where he enjoyed choir and band.
Scott married Shannon Weaver from Wallowa on July 16, 1977, and they had two children, Kayla Cien Crane and Brandon Tyler Crane. They were married for 13 years and remained friends after they divorced. Scott found great joy and pride in his children. On June 7, 1991, he married his life partner and wife of 21 years, Vickie J. Daggett, and shared in the raising of her children.
Scott worked as a glazier with his father, and later took over V. Crane & Son. He also worked for Oregon State Parks & Recreation, and then drove the mail truck for BTC throughout Oregon and Washington. The last eight years of his life Scott was retired due to his health, but he continued to help others whenever he could.
Scott was a trumpet player and a member of the Wallowa County Band for more than 20 years. He was an honorary member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion for his service playing "Taps" at veterans' funerals. He started playing "Taps" at a young age and estimated that he had played for more than 500 ceremonies.
Scott was a member of South Fork Grange #605 and was given an award for community service in 2010. In the 1980s he taught hunter safety classes to youth. Scott was a very active member of the Lostine Presbyterian Church, where he played guitar and sang in the choir. He enjoyed singing very much and attended choir camp each summer.
Scott loved the Wallowa Valley and being outdoors, hunting, fishing or gathering mushrooms, huckleberries and firewood.
He was there for the births of seven of his nine grandchildren. He found great joy in fishing and camping with them.
Survivors include his wife, Vickie Crane of Lostine; children, Kayla Crane of Walla Walla , Wash., and Brandon Tyler Crane of Bend; sisters, Paula Kinnaman of Green Valley, Ariz., and Shelley Crane of Cannon Beach; stepchildren, Venessa Beaudette of Bellingham,Wash., Stacy Clark of Prescott, Wash., and John Clark and Justin Welch of Pendleton; and nine grandchildren.
Sharon F. Norrie
Formerly of Enterprise and La Grande
Sharon F. Norrie, 71, of Fayetteville, Penn., and formerly of Enterprise and La Grande, died Sept. 20. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 26 at Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Chambersburg, Penn. A graveside service in Enterprise will take place at a later date.
Sharon was born in 1941 in Enterprise to Faye and Jesse Schaures. She graduated from La Grande High School in 1959 and attended Kinman Business University in Spokane, Wash. She worked as the bookkeeper and office manager for Manito Country Club in Spokane. She was also a Dale Carnegie graduate and later taught Dale Carnegie classes. She moved to Torrance, Calif., in the early 1960s and was employed with Tylan Corporation, a semi-conductor manufacturer, as their director of sales.
In 1975, she married Jack J. Norrie, and they lived in North Carolina, New Jersey and Pennsylvania during the next 37 years. In New Jersey Sharon started her own business, WES, Inc., a successful semi-conductor sales company. She and Jack raised thoroughbred horses on their farm in New Jersey. Upon retirement in 2000, they moved to Penn National, Penn.
Sharon's numerous accomplishments included being an active member of the LHS Class of 1959, chairman of the Pink Ribbon Golf Tournaments and publisher of the Penn National Community Email. Sharon was included in Who's Who of American Businesswomen.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Faye and Jesse Schaures of La Grande; sister, Carol Schaures Skillings of La Grande; and a nephew, Darrel Lynn Skillings, originally of Wallowa.
Survivors include her husband, Jack Norrie of Penn National; siblings and their spouses, Lynn and Mel Schaures of Castle Rock, Wash., Lee and Cindy Schaures of La Grande and Wanda and Dale Case of Cove; stepdaughters, JoEllyn Norrie of Florida and Jennifer Krammes of Maryland; numerous nieces and nephews; and Josie, her Border collie.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mont Alto Fire Department #1 and Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 310, Mont Alto, Penn., 17237 or a charity of choice. Condolences and memories may be shared on Sharon's Book of Memories page at www.geiselfuneralhome.com.
Albert R. Tucker
Albert Ray Tucker, 64, of Imbler, died Sept. 20 at Grande Ronde Hospital in La Grande. A funeral service with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Summerville Baptist Church. Interment will be in the Summerville Cemetery.
Known as Al, he was born Feb. 1, 1948, to Andrew Jackson and Myrtle Tobrocke Tucker in La Grande. Al married Minnie Thornton on July 6, 1973, in Wichita Falls, Texas.
He was employed with Davis Shows Northwest, and drove bus for the Elgin School District and the Mid Columbia Bus Company. He was a hunter education instructor with ODFW for 20 years.
Al enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and camping. He served his country in the U.S. Army, receiving an honorable discharge in 1986 when he retired after 20 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his father, Andrew Jackson Tucker, and a grandson, Jeffrey Paul Brainerd.
Survivors include his wife, Minnie of Imbler; children and their spouses, Jean Anne and Kirk Pierson of La Grande and William Andrew Tucker of Tygh Valley; mother, Myrtle (Tobrocke) Tucker Miller of Elgin; brother and sister-in-law, Tom and Helen Tucker of La Grande; six grandchildren and three nephews and nieces and their families.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Al Tucker Memorial Sport Shooting Fund in care of Summerville Baptist Church, P.O. Box 164, Summerville 97876. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.lovelandfuneralchapel.com.


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Charm City Devils to perform with ZZ Top and Buckcherry at Preakness
Baltimore-based rock group Charm City Devils will perform with Buckcherry and ZZ Top at this year's Preakness celebration.
Remember these guys from the video?
I wonder if they were chosen because of the choice quotes I gave about them.*
"We are so excited to be part of such an extraordinary event," said John Allen (pictured), front man for the group, in a release ...
"To share the stage with rock legends ZZ Top and the incredible Buckcherry is an honor for us. We hope to make our city of Baltimore and the Maryland Jockey Club proud for having us open 2009's InfieldFEST!"
I'm not sure this lineup is enough to make up for the fact that you can't bring your own beer, wine or water this year.
*Since it's sometimes hard to detect sarcasm in writing, I'd just like to say, 'I'm being sarcastic here.'
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A new report says that Columbine gunman Eric Harris told his probation officer that he suffered from homicidal and suicidal thoughts a year before the school massacre. The Rocky Mountain News is reporting that the teen's admissions led his Jefferson County probation officer to put him in an anger management class. Critics of Jefferson County authorities have said the teen killers gave ample warning of their potential for violence, and the 1999 school shootings could have been prevented. District Attorney Dave Thomas said he did not believe the juvenile diversion program had a legal obligation to report information such as Harris' suicidal and homicidal thoughts to
anyone else. Columbine parent Randy Brown says the new report supports calls for a full-scale investigation with subpoena powers of what happened at Columbine but Thomas says Brown's conclusion is a stretch.
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Hello, I'm Lauren.
I'm a pale ginger kid.
I am fond of sandwiches, Gorillaz, Hetalia, playing L.A. Noire, and beating you at Black Ops.
Yes, I mean you.
I dislike cats, Disney, Homestuck and weaboos.
If there's one thing you need to know before leaving my page, it's that I'm pretty freakin' awesome.
Almost as awesome as Prussia.
In case you didn't know, Cole Phelps is married to Stefan Bekowsky. Don't question it.
Look at my gallery for weird stuff. You'll end up liking it...eventually.
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deviantWEAR sizing preference: It depends on the shirt. dA's sizing is REALLY small.
Print preference: I don't really order prints...so... yeah.
Favourite genre of music: Pop/Rock/Alternative
Favourite photographer: Uhhh...
Favourite style of art: Lots of things
Operating System: PC FTW! WINDOWS 7 FTW!
MP3 player of choice: iPod Nano, the really old one, or the iPod Touch. I have both.
Shell of choice: I just looked this up... there's this one called a Wentletrap that looks cool.
Wallpaper of choice: A green one...?
Skin of choice: Aliens!
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is it ok to start baby food for my baby?
my son is 3 months old. he has been eating rice and oatmeal cereal for a month now. i am contemplating on starting baby food. he sits up well with minimum support. he is always curious when we eat. he watches us and does the mouth movement thing. he eats his cereal well.. what do you think?
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The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends delaying the introduction of solid foods until 6 months of age. This has more to do with baby's immature digestive system than readiness cues.posted 09/27/2010 by sugar&spiceX3
I wouldn't feed him any more until 6 months. Because his digestive system needs to be mature enough to handle a variety of foods.posted 09/28/2010 by earthnut
Normally I wouldnt reccomend baby food til around 6 months. I think as long as he's eating the cereal well, I would just stick to that for a few more months. I would hold off, especially because about that time his appetite will increase and thats when you can start the baby food. I wouldnt rush into it unless it was dr recommended.posted 09/27/2010 by lagunafan23
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i have 2 green tiger barbs(look at my signature) and i just noticed they have become very close to each other and one of them is FATTT with kight color and the other one is skinny and colorful? did i get a male and a female? will they mate? they r in one corner circling each other right now....the female has some sorta opening at the bottom of her belly like a guppy does before it gives birth? what do the babies eat? how many eggs will hatch? will they eat the babies? where do they put them?do they defend the babies??? sry thats a lot of questions answer whatever u can much help needed
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Volunteer experience changes life of Holts Summit man
Monday, January 14, 2013
Volunteering to help build a school in an impoverished area of the Dominican Republic changed the life of David Bartz of Holts Summit.
"After this uplifting experience," Bartz said, "I'm definitely not the same person. It was such a joy to see the happiness of youngsters and others in this area that has so little. We were welcomed into homes. Even if they had nothing to eat but a sugar cane, they willingly gave it to us."
Bartz works as a church consultant for Lifetouch Church Directors and Portraits of Holts Summit. The national firm specializes in taking group and individual photos at schools and churches around the nation. Bartz works for the church division of the photo firm.
Lifetouch Inc. teamed up with World Servants, a non-denominational faith-based mission foundation, and organized a group of 40 volunteers from around the nation to travel to Constanza, Dominican Republic. While there they built another floor on a middle school that the same organization constructed last year.
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We know choosing a party rental company can be a difficult decision. A choice is often made based solely on price. While we do offer the best value in the San Antonio area for inflatable rentals, there are also many other reasons you should choose Us.
Free Delivery, Setup and Removal Included
All charges for delivery, setup and removal of the inflatables are included in our already low prices. We'll take care of everything for you; all you need to provide is the space and an electrical outlet. (Rentals outside of Loop 1604 area may include a small delivery fee. We will always notify you upfront if this fee applies.)
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Wrapped with brightly colored high quality German crepe paper, each sphere has 3 small trinkets hidden inside, revealed as each layer of paper is unwrapped. These goodies can be well hidden, so make sure to unwrap thoroughly! Delightful for both children and adults and perfect for party favors and gifts. Made in San Francisco. Approximately 2.5" in diameter. Not intended for children under 3. {A}
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Reviewed by Alan
Review posted on 7/10/2011
Book rating:
Classic western - good characters and feel. Interesting to compare to the classic movie based on it and see how closely the movie follows, and picks up on themes of the book. Shane is the archetypal gun fighter.
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Materials SmackDown: What is Green Furniture Made From?
Posted By Andrew Michler On July 27, 2010 @ 12:30 pm In Design,Green Furniture,Green Materials,Innovation | 8 Comments
When people shopped for furniture in the past, the main decision points were usually around color, style and price. Nowadays, more and more consumers are looking at a piece of furniture's environmental impact [2] before they buy, and the materials play a huge role in furniture's carbon footprint. So what exactly is the greenest stuff to make furniture with – do you know? Let's take a look at 3 materials that furniture is most commonly made from – wood, metal, and plastic – and explore how each stacks up in terms of health, environmental impact and durability.
Health and safety should be a top concern when it comes to the furniture we buy for ourselves and our families. Since our average time indoors can be 90% of the day, good air quality is a must. Poor indoor air quality is often related to toxins in furnitures, and can cause all sorts of health problems like emphysema, asthma, headaches and fatigue. The two biggest culprits found in furniture that could foul up the air in our homes are VOC's from glues, paints, varnishes and adhesives and PVC from finish materials. A good general rule of thumb here is that the cheaper the product is, the more toxic it most likely is. Check out Green Guard [4] for more information.
Where does your furniture come from and where is it going to end up? Forward-thinking furniture companies have taken the consumer's growing concern about recyclability to heart and endeavor to design and build their products to be reused or recycled at the end of their life span. If you want to make sure that the pieces you're buying are truly responsible, look for the cradle to cradle [6] label.
Where we get our raw materials is crucial when we consider that some sources may be depleted in our lifetimes if we abuse them! Sourcing wood responsibly is especially critical for the state of our biosphere, and the most trusted certification system in the U.S. for responsible wood sourcing is the Forest Stewardship Council [8] or FSC. The FSC certifies responsible management of forests, and has a proven track record for keeping our thirst for wood from endangering the land it is harvested from. If you see an 'FSC' label on a product, this is a great sign of eco-consciousness in your material supplier, but since less than 12% of global forestry is part of any certification scheme, it is not yet a definitive standard. There are plenty of sources of responsibly managed wood that are not certified by the FSC or any other forest management organization. When seeking renewable materials, rapidly renewable products made from bamboo, cork or agriboards are another great option.
Build quality is the real sustainable choice in the end – it's more than "you get what you pay for," it's about your acknowledgement that there is no away in throw away and that what you fill your life with is a reflection of the quality of the life you want to live. Celebrate quality materials and design as a way of keeping yourself connected with your immediate and larger environments.
Founded by cabinet makers in London in the early 1960s, Wharfside Furniture Co. [10] still prides itself on creating the finest designs out of solid woods which will last – and look good – for generations. Projects can be handled world-wide.
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Lavender Dawn, abstract landscape by Carol Engles
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This year's lineup was slightly different than last year. Angela Nichols and Laura Dickmeyer joined the complete 8way lineup, while Jennifer Schaben and Dannielle Woosley were done with competition this week.
The overall time for all six rounds (73.61 - 77.48) was slower than last year. However, the 10.58 seconds in Round 2 was the fastest 10way time since 2009. Arizona Airspeed's 10way lineup had posted 9.98 seconds for Round 4 at Skydive Spaceland and finished in 3rd place.USPA Nationals 2013 - 10wayRound 1Round 2Round 3Round 4Round 5Round 6TotalAvg1Golden Knights13.1010.5813.7513.7013.7012.6577.4812.912Arizona Airspeed16.5519.4016.0713.5813.0614.8493.5015.583Butterfly Kisses & Dand27.8819.9716.6218.8821.9318.72124.0020.674Dubai Assar21.9324.6122.1521.9117.0819.93127.6121.275Hairspeed20.0228.5030.0218.6825.3821.50144.1024.026Ten at Last24.3127.3524.4522.9432.9824.20156.2326.047What's the Next Point32.7535.0029.3127.0822.5935.00181.7330.29
The best total time (64.88) was posted by the Golden Knights in 2005 (Brian Krause, Brooks Weiner, Vern Miller, Matt Davidson, John Hoover, Kurt Isenbarger, Eric Heinsheimer, Carey Mills, Tom Falzone and Michael Eitniear. This performance included a round of 9.52 seconds and the last one below 9 seconds with 8.59 in Round 4.
Reigning 8way world champion Larry Miller was filming the US Army teams at that time, and Angela Nichols was the alternate in 2005. The rules have changed in the meantime, and the 10way formation is not only a Star any longer.
Arizona Airspeed had three of the current 4way members in the 10way lineup (Mark Kirkby, Christopher Farina, Thiago Gomes), plus reigning Airspeed 4way world champion Niklas Hemlin. DNR members Brian Stephens and Ben Liston joined the Airspeed lineup, together with Arizona Prime members Ari Perelman and Nick Grillet. Rodney Cruce and Scott Latinis completed the 10way lineup, with alternate Ron Hill and Justin Price on camera.
The 10way bronze medals went to a team of competitors mostly from the Blue Sky Ranch who had finished with several members in 5th place last year. John Ronalter, Hollie Reno, Ivan Kaczor, Joe Mangan, David Gifford, Gary Roth, David Grabowski, Veera Ronalter, Robert Schuyler, Kimberly Schuyler and Scott Levy finished half a second ahead of Dubai Asaar who repeated the 4th place finish of 2012.


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Welcome to this comfortable and warm one bedroom apartment located at the true epicenter of the St Germain area within Paris France. Two minutes walk from the river Seine, and close to many restaurants, cafés and art galleries.
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Located right in the very center of Paris, in a charming side street of the historic Marais area, this apartment combines the classic Parisian charm of exposed beam architecture with the comfort and style of modern furnishings and amenities. Rent your next Paris Flat and be happy in your upscale accommodation.
Located in the heart of the Marais district, the apartment is a few steps from the famous Rue des Rosiers, that lies at the center of the Jewish quarter. During the last ten years, the Rue des Rosiers has become notable for fashion. This luxury Marais Apartment Rental is available year round self Catered.
The apartment is right in the center of Paris and a stone throw away from Place Vendome, Place de la Concorde and the Jardin des Tuileries. Le Louvre, Palais Royal, Madeleine, Musée d'Orsay, Champs Elysées, Opera are a 10 minutes walk and St Germain des Prés 20 minutes away (a wonderful walk through Les Tuileries-Louvre-Pont des Arts).
If you picture yourself in a 1800 French chic apartment for your next trip to Paris, then Pompadour Flat is perfect for you. A large luxury 1 bedroom apartment located in the heart of the 8th district of Paris ("Le Triangle d'Or"), steps away from the Champs Elysees. The apartment is rich in details and tastefully decorated, showcasing a remarkable choice of furniture, textile and other accessories.
The apartment is situated on the second floor of a grand apartment block and less than a 3 minute walk from the Franklin Roosevelt Metro Station on the Champs-Elysees. The main entrance hallway, with wooden floors, leads through into the Living Room and the Study and the bright and comfortable living/dining room has wooden floors with fireplaces, and French windows looking out over the balcony to the street below.
This luxury up market flat is a 2 bedroom with a King bedroom and a bedroom with 2 twins, then a wonderful sofa-bed for two additional guests if you have company. Rent this luxury apartment for your next corporate retreat, holiday or makes a great honeymoon suite.
The Marais St Paul two bedroom-two bathroom apartment rental is literally steps from the St Paul metro stop. Elegant, quiet and comfortable, this apartment also has a floor plan that provides lots of privacy. This flat is perfect for people looking for a luxury accommodation for their vacation or honeymoon.
Located between Rue de L'Université and the Seine, our apartment is within walking distance of shops, galleries and the top restaurants. All the Michelin-star establishments (and there are an astonishing ten in Paris), all of the top fashion houses, the Louvre, Musée D'Orsay – they're all near or near enough.
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Saint Germain des Prés is widely held to be the most desirable area of Paris. And rightly so, as Saint-Germain really does seems to have it all: the finest Parisian boutiques and restaurants, a buzzing ambiance day or night, fabulous architecture and a profoundly ingrained sense of history and culture that draws Paris' best antique dealers.
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Generac 6598 3100 PSI (Gas-Cold Water) Pressure Washer
- Features a Generac horizontal-shaft OHV engine with the pump at the same level as the engine, making hose connections easy
- Engine and pump are perfectly balanced over the axle for almost effortless maneuverability, regardless of the terrain
- Durable welded frame for long life
- Compact design for easier storage while not in use
- Easy access to engine controls; On/Off switch, choke, fuel shut-off
- (Non-CARB Compliant) Can not be shipped to California.
Power wash your deck, driveway, patio furniture and more with this powerful pressure washer from Generac. Long been known for their quality engines, this model is no exception, equipped with a powerful 212cc Generac OHV engine. Also included are five Quick-Click nozzle tips (0-degree Blast, 15-degree Strip, 25-degree Clean, 40-degree Wash, Soap), and a 30 foot hose. Generac's power washers are carefully engineered for longevity and ease of use, with well thought-out features not found on competitive models. Easy to maneuver, the welded frame is designed for durability, with a built-in step for easy starting and an integrated gun holster. The easily accessible high-performance axial cam pump provides maximum heat dissipation for extended life and the easy to pull trigger reduces fatigue. The pump is located well above the ground, eliminating the need to kneel down to make hose connections. Backed with a 2 year limited warranty. Founded in 1959, Generac has earned a reputation as the company home and business owners turn to when the power goes out. The first to engineer affordable home standby generators, along with the first engine developed specifically for the rigors of generator use, Generac now sells more home standby generators than all of our competitors combined. We have brought this same level of commitment and quality to our pressure washer products. Our customer research has led us to engineer our pressure washers from the ground up, to meet your specific demands. Generac manufactures the widest range of power products in the marketplace including portable, RV, residential, commercial and industrial generators. Generac also operates three large factories which employs thousands of workers in the American Midwest.
The 6598 includes:
- 1x Generac 6598 3100 PSI Residential Pressure Washer
- 1x 30' PVC Hose
- 5x Quick-Click Nozzle Tips
- 1x Engine Oil
- High-Performance Spray Gun — Thicker cushion grip extends use. Longer barrel provides added stability. Easy-to-pull trigger reduces fatigue.
- Quick-Click Nozzle Tips — Includes 5 tips: 0°, 15°, 25°, 40°, and soap applicator.
- 10" Wheels —Engine and pump are perfectly balanced over the axle for almost effortless maneuverability.
- Unique Foot Rest — Stabilizes the unit during startup.User-Friendly Controls — Easy access to engine controls -
- on/off, choke, and fuel shutoff.
- 30' PVC Hose — Connects to the rear of the spray gun for maximum convenience. Extra length to tackle even bigger cleaning projects.
- Integrated Spray Gun Holder — Holds spray gun securely during transport and storage.
Tech Specs:
- Model Number: 6598
- Manufacturer: Generac
- Engine Brand: Generac
- Starter: Recoil
- HP/CC 5.5 HP/212 cc
- Fuel Tank Size 3.2 quarts
- Pump Brand: AR
- Pump Type: Axial Cam
- Adjustable Pressure: No
- Chemical Injection: Dual Detergent Tank
- Detergent Tank Capacity: .75 gal x2
- Frame Type: 2-Wheel Cart
- Wheels: NeverFlat
- Hose Storage: Hook
- Hose Length: 30 ft
- Hose Material: PVC/Plastic
- Hose Diameter: 1/4 Inch
- Hose Connections: M22
- Spray Gun Connection: M22
- Spray Gun Grade: Residential
- Spray Gun Wand: Single Wand
- Spray Tips: Quick Connect Tips (5)
- Turbo Nozzle: Sold Separately
- Weight: 67.5 Lbs. (30.62 kilograms)
- Dimensions: 23.3L x 16W x 40.3H (59.18 x 40.64 x 102.36 cm)
- Mfr Consumer Warranty: 2 Years
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Free Virtual Training Environment
Need a free visual and audio Information Security learning experience?
I thought I'd bring to everyone's attention an excellent and free computer security training tool for IT professionals. The Software Engineering Institute at Carnegie Mellon University hosts a Virtual Training Environment (VTE) with a number of free demos, labs, and lectures.
VTE is a revolutionary resource for information assurance, incident response and computer forensic training, with over 500 hours of material available. VTE blends the best of classroom instruction and self-paced online training, delivering training courses, anytime access to answers, and hands-on training labs all through a standard Web browser.
If you're a sponsored DoD member, you will receive premium access to hands-on lab simulations. However, general public visitors still have a wealth of resources available to them through the VTE Public Library.
The public library offers demos and lectures in a variety of topics, such as forensics, cryptography, networking, and other subjects depicted in the screenshot above. The demonstrations are nice in that there usually is voice over narration that explains what the operator is doing and why. The lectures are hit and miss depending on the instructor. Some presenters are just terrible at public speaking and remind me of a high school speech class. Other's are professionals in the field and provide valuable information. The lectures are usually accompanied by a powerpoint presentation, a transcript of the dialog, and a streaming video of the classroom in which it is being held. Below is an example of the lecture interface.
Overall, this site is a great training tool for those who learn better with visual and audio media. Visit the Virtual Training Environment for yourself and let me know your opinion.