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Lily is like most puppies: curious, gangly and loves to chew. But every day she spends on the mountain gets her one step closer to performing the important work of finding a person buried in an avalanche.
It's hard to imagine being able to test a brand new puppy's propensity for finding a person buried in an avalanche, but from the moment Park City Mountain Resort (PCMR) ski patroller and dog handler Sierra Prothers met Lily, a scrappy Labrador-Pointer mix, she knew she was the one. "I dropped my keys on the floor and she immediately picked them up and brought them to me whereas many of the puppies I met before her shied away," says Prothers. "Also, she really liked to play tug of war which is a typical reward for search and rescue dogs after they complete a recovery."
Lily takes a stroll near the Jupiter chairlift with her handler Sierra Prothers, a third year PCMR patroller.
Like most search and rescue dogs, Lily will spend the next two years of her life training for Level A certification, determining she's ready to participate in an actual recovery. Up to that point she'll participate in hundreds of simulated drills, most involving patrollers acting as "victims" buried in snow caves two to six feet deep. A standard dog test may incorporate two such burials in an area the size of two football fields, as well as buried sweaters, backpacks and other items. The snow covering the buried patrollers or items is disguised completely with no surface clues visible. A successful dog team will locate and dig up "victims" within 20 minutes.
Time is obviously of the essence in an emergency avalanche situation, which is why search and rescue dogs are so valuable. In fact, a well-trained avalanche rescue dog is equivalent to approximately 20 experienced human searchers and can search the same area in an eighth of the time.
Sierra Prothers owns Lily—versus Lily being owned by PCMR, a scenario practiced by other resorts—though once she passes Level B certification in a year or so PCMR will lend Prothers financial support for dog food and vet check ups.
Owning a resort search and rescue dog represents a commitment of at least eight years with that particular resort for both dog and handler. Lily replaces Belle Starr who retired at the end of last season after spending 10 years at PCMR.
Lily and PCMR's four other search and rescue dogs are indeed a cute and friendly bunch. And when they're not working on drills, they are more than happy to meet guests and roll over for a good belly scratch. But since these dogs are on the job, it's always a good practice to ask their handlers if you can approach them.
Melissa Fields is a Utah-based freelance writer. Her blog is utahvagabond.com.


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David Nelson with Keller Williams Realty has developed a way to find your new digs: neighborhood roll n' stroll tours.
That's a biggie for me.
You may love the house but not have a clue about the surrounding 'hood.
The tour lets mingle with the locals and get your bearings set before you buy. As he says, "It's a great way to find your place to call home."
Keeping up with the sustainable lifestyle is a must and proximity is key. Being able to walk and roll to the store or the coffee shop saves the gas and the earth. Double score.
The tours take place every Saturday or can be arranged by appointment.
Saturday, Aug. 14 the Roll n' Stroll takes you to the 9th and 9th area and Sugarhouse.
You'll see a couple houses and stop in to some local businesses to check out what's nearby.
Even if you're not in the market to buy a house you are welcome to ride along.


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Safety Is a Myth
Safety Is A Myth
The following is a transcript of the audio.
Pastor John, in your 50-page book, titled Risk is Right: Better to Lose Your Life Than to Waste It you say that "safety is a myth." What do you mean by that?
Well, both the Bible and experience teach us that safety is a myth. You can't put enough padlocks on your door and enough bars on your window to keep a heart attack from happening. There is no guarantee that anybody is going to live another breath. In terms of absolute security, all the efforts that we make to keep ourselves safe are ultimately an illusion.
Our life is in God's hands. "Come now, you who say "let us go up to such and such a town and spend a year there and trade and make a profit." You do not know your life. It is like a vapor. You are arrogant. You ought to say, "If the Lord wills we will live and do this and that." So there is no safety in the car to get you there. There is no safety in the building while you are there. There are no guarantees that you are going to live. That is what experience teaches us. Safety is an illusion in terms of its guarantee.
The Bible makes it worse for us. Jesus said, "If they have called the master of the house Beelzebul, how much more will they malign those of his household. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you."
Paul said, "Through many afflictions you must enter the kingdom." Peter said, "Don't think it strange if when the fiery ordeal comes upon you." In other words it is not strange. It is normal to suffer in this world. And Paul says in 2 Timothy 3:12, "Everybody who decides to live a godly life will be persecuted."
The New Testament is just replete with that you will not be safe. You are going to suffer. Take up your cross and follow me. Anybody who belongs to a people movement that has a crucified Lord at the head of it can count on a Calvary Road themselves. You cannot avoid risk, therefore embrace it for kingdom purposes.
Yeah, that is a great point. So this illusion of safety, then, is holding a Christian back from taking risk. What are the risks that you are specifically addressing in this book?
Risk is a peculiar thing. In order for there to be risk there has to be ignorance. So God can't risk. I hear people say, "God took a big risk in creating human kind." or "God took a big risk in sending his Son into the world." Absolutely he did not. He knew exactly what would happen to his Son. He knew exactly that we would fall because he was planning redemption long before he created the world. The Bible is crystal clear on that. God was never and can never take a risk because risk demands ignorance. That is, if you know that you are going to be shot when you stand in front of your wife, you don't risk being shot. You sacrifice yourself, period. That is not a risk. That is a sacrifice. And so you give your life for her. That is what Jesus did. Most of us live every day not at all sure what will happen to us. If we write a letter to our son or daughter to try to witness to them, we don't know if it will backfire. When we try to witness to somebody at work, we don't know whether they will criticize it or whether we will lose our job. When a person into a missions field he doesn't' know whether he is going to be arrested. There are just a thousand things that we don't know might happen to us. My point in this book is we should choose to risk. We should embrace risk, not minimize it. We decide whether a risk is right by looking at the greatness of the outcome that we hope for.
Personally, I think taking life-threatening risks for sheer pleasure is wrong. I wouldn't sky dive or hang glide for just sheer pleasure. Why? Because if there is one simple malfunction, you are dead.. For what reason? Fun. To me, that's a bad idea. However, I would support sky diving and hang gliding in order to accomplish some great, sacrificial goal for another person.
Everybody knows that driving a car down the road is taking a risk, but we do it because getting somewhere is valuable and the risk is small. The same applies with getting on an airplane. You risk your life getting on an airplane, and I think getting on an airplane just for fun would probably be foolish. But getting on an airplane to go somewhere in a certain amount of time with minimal risk and high payoff would be right.
So risk-taking then is directly tied to faith?
Yes, but I think there is a way to take risk as an arrogant glory-seeker. So I am not saying that only believers take risk. I am saying the only way to rightly take a risk that honors Christ is to say, "I love you. I trust you. I believe you are in control. Only you can provide the strength to do this and only you will govern the outcome. I am willing to walk into this risk for kingdom purposes and for your glory because I am trusting you. The reason I can trust you is because you died for me and you rose for me." The gospel is underneath my readiness to risk by faith.
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Cornell Lights Retain Platt Cup In 50th Edition Of Rivalry With Princeton
Two of the top four teams in the nation met on the Cayuga Inlet Saturday morning, and the third-ranked Big Red retained the Platt Cup with a victory over No. 4 Princeton.
Cornell earned wins in the V8, second varsity and the freshman eight. The Big Red freshmen earned the Harriet Trophy and handed the Princeton freshmen their first loss of the season."Cornell performed how we expected them to perform in all of their boats," head coach Marty Crotty said. "They have good crews that have good base speed. Our guys raced with the right intensity but never found a sustainable base and that cost us in the second half of the first and second varsity races. We know what we need to work on."
Princeton will head to the Schuylkill River next weekend for the annual Wood-Hammond Cup regatta against Penn and Georgetown.
46th Annual Platt Cup
Saturday April 13, 2013
Cornell vs. Princeton
First Varsity Eight
Cornell 5:39.3
Princeton 5:42.7
Second Varsity Eight
Cornell 5:49.0
Princeton 5:51.5
Third Varsity Eight
Cornell 3V 6:05.9
Cornell 4V/2F 6:08.4
Princeton 3V 6:10.9
First Freshmen Eight
Cornell 5:59.1
Princeton 6:07.2


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MORE: You just told me back in August about your desire to have a baby.
Kerri Walsh-Jennings: I know. I am so excited to finally share this wonderful news.
MORE: So as you were gushing to me about wanting number three, you were already pregnant?
KWJ: Yes, but I was only a few weeks along.
MORE: You announced your pregnancy on national TV. Why go that route?
KWJ: We had millions of fans following us on our journey to win the gold. Then the fans were there to cheer us on when we won, and they fell in love with our backstories. It seemed natural for Casey [husband Casey Jennings] and me to share something like this with them.
MORE: Were you shocked to discover you were pregnant, or did you know this could be a definite possibility?
KWJ: We had tried once in July, so we knew it was possible because I was expected to start my cycle around the opening ceremony. Then I noticed I was late. I knew that was a sign because I am the type of person who is never late. Once that happened, Casey and I started thinking, What if . . . Because I was competing in the Olympic Games, I was in such an intense focus that I sort of forgot about it.
MORE: But you knew?
KWJ: I had my woman's intuition that I was. I also had some of the same feelings that I experienced in my body the last two times I was pregnant with my boys. We knew in our hearts and minds that this was very possible.
MORE: How did you find out you were pregnant? Did you go to your doctor, or did you do a home pregnancy test?
KWJ: I got an EPT. Actually, I first had to jet to Poland a week after the Olympics. Because I was in the middle of nowhere, they didn't have any tests around. By this point, I was over two weeks late. When I got home from Poland, which was at the end of August, I did two tests. Both of those tests came out positive. From there I went right to my doctor, where we heard and saw the heartbeat for the first time.
MORE: You speak so highly of your sons, Joseph, 3, and Sundance, 2, because you have such a close bond. What was their reaction when you told them what was happening?
KWJ: They are so excited.
MORE: Have you given any thought to names?
KWJ: We have whittled it down to a few names we really like. We have also asked the boys their opinions. If they don't like a name we choose, they will fire back with some adorable names, which we immediately put on the keeper list.
MORE: Will you find out the sex of the baby?
KWJ: Yes. Our tradition is to find out on Christmas morning. With the timing of this pregnancy, I am due in early April, so we plan on keeping up the tradition.
MORE: I know you are hoping for a girl. Think pink, I always say.
KWJ: It feels so weird to say that out loud, but yes, I would love to be on that adventure. I am so very close to my mom, and I am so proud to be a mama's girl. I also want my husband to have a little daddy's girl, because I am a daddy's girl.
MORE: How are you feeling?
KWJ: I feel different. It is night and day. With my boys, my pregnancy was so easy. I never felt sick, although I did get headaches from time to time. Now I am nauseous all of the time, and my face is breaking out. I just passed 14 weeks, so I feel like I am turning a corner.
MORE: Any fun cravings?
KWJ: I am craving BLTs with avocado and egg. It is truly heaven, and I can eat it all day.
MORE: How are you about diaper duty? Do you remember how to put on a Pampers?
KWJ: Sundance is still in diapers. He is in bigger Pampers, so we are still living in that world. By the time the baby comes, he should be fully potty trained. I can't wait to be back in the Swaddlers again. I love the smell of them, because it reminds me of a new baby. I am excited to get back into that world.
MORE: When you and I were in London, you told me you were already looking ahead to the 2016 games in Rio. Given the circumstances, will you still compete?
KWJ: In my head it is very possible, and I will win a gold medal. I feel like I need this break because I want to expand my family, but then, I want to get back to work. That is my time frame. I love my job so much, and I know I have so much more in me.
MORE: What was Misty's response when you told her?
KWJ: Our rooms in London were adjoining. When we were chilling out, having some girl time, I told her I was late. She replied, "Oh, you are probably pregnant." Once we confirmed it, she was just so very happy for us.
MORE: You must be on cloud nine.
KWJ: At first, I was really nervous and fearful. I once had a miscarriage, so it is scary until you get that ultrasound that confirms the news you have been longing to hear. I was holding my breath until I heard that heartbeat.
MORE: After you realized you were pregnant, did you freak out because of everything you put your body through during the Olympics?
KWJ: No, that was never a concern for me. Otherwise I wouldn't have tried to get pregnant before the Olympics. My body is used to that. If I were to stop and do nothing, I think that would be worse for my body, to tell you the truth. I do put my body through a lot, but I am both a warrior and an athlete. Now I have a little warrior inside me, and we will go on this journey together.
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Six years later MUBLCOM was the target for the DART Autonomous Rendezvous Technology mission. On April 16, 2005, DART closed within 100 m of MUBLCOM satellite, then evidently began a series of out-of-control maneuvers resulting in an in-space collission and MUBLCOM being bumped into a 3 to 5 km higher orbit. DART was deorbited while MUBLCOM, still functioned, continued on in space.


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May 3, 2012Hey geeks! I'll be at at ROFLCON at MIT this weekend. I'll be doing a demo of my forthcoming choose your own adventure novel on Friday, followed by Super Art Fight that evening. Also, I should be doing a signing at some point.
May 2, 2012Wow, thanks geeks! We've already topped our goal. Please remember, the more we raise, the more stupid crazy stuff we can put in the sketches!
May 1, 2012Kelly and I will be Chartists in Residence at Ilovecharts starting in the morning (May 1). Check it out!
Also, perhaps a new favorite video of mine:
April 30, 2012An important message from Lord Ashby!
Our new season, running September 2012 to May 2013, will be the final season of sketches for SMBC Theater. After that, we're moving on to larger projects.
But if this is going to be our LAST season, we want it to be our BEST. And to do that, we're going to need some help. We don't want to do a super-mega-fundraiser for a larger project until we release the Space Opera. We CAN'T WAIT to show you what you've let us do. So many talented artists have donated their time, and we continue to work our way through post production. But while Zach and James can't personally do the special effects, they CAN make more hilarious sketches! So we're selling a brand-new DIGITAL DVD!
James' Deep Cuts will feature fan-favorite sketches hosted by James Ashby! Problem Solved! Toy Soldiers! Arm Wrestling! More!
We're going to need money for props, costumes, sets, and crew (and/or legal fees for kidnapping crew). So for the first time this year, we will once more open the gates of our TSAB! Do you wish to join the club within our hearts? Do you wish to watch our sketches and other content with NO ADS NOT EVER? You have THREE WEEKS before the gates snap shut. We won't open them again until we release the Space Opera (likely in the Fall).
But would we be so crass as to simply ask you, the discerning internet denizen, for money? Are we investment bankers or something? NO! We're TERRIBLE at business! So we're giving away a bunch of AWESOME prizes! A new Digital DVD! A chance to see the SECRET PILOT staring Zach and James shot in early 2011! POSTERS! PERSONAL VIDEOS! ORIGINAL ART! When we grovel, we FUCKING GROVEL!
So if you love our sketches, and you'd like one last season of COMEDY GOLD, help us out by buying a DVD and joining our TSAB today! The more you buy, the dumber the sketches will be! (Or smarter. Or Dumb-smarter. Or....fucking philosophy jokes with exploding penises and topless James!)
April 29, 2012Hey geeks! If you haven't already read about CISPA, you might wish to do so.
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Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys in born Brooklyn.
Adam Horowitz aka Ad-Rock of the Beastie Boys is born in New York, NY.
Michael Diamond aka Mike D of the Beastie Boys is born in New York, NY.
The Beastie Boys- in their earliest incarnation of Adam Yauch, Mike Diamond, John Berry and Kate Schellenbach- perform for the first time at Yauch's 17th birthday party.
The Beastie Boys' first record, en eight-track, seven-inch EP called Polly Wog Stew, is released on the independent Rat Cage label.
The Beastie Boys record their first 12-inch single, "Cooky Puss"/Beastie Revolution."
The Beastie Boys' "Rock Hard" becomes one of the first releases on Russell Simmons' and Rick Rubin's Def Jam Recordings- and the first by the permanent trio of MCA, Mike D and Ad-Rock.
Madonna's 27-city The Virgin Tour commences, with the Beastie Boys as opening act. Their obscenity and insult-laced act was booed by Madonna's uncomprehending fans.
The soundtrack to the hip-hop film Krush Groove is released. It includes the Beastie Boys' third single, "She's On It," along with songs by rising rap stars LL Cool J and the Force MD's.
The Beastie Boys release their forth 12-inch single, "Hold It Now Hit It."
Licensed to Ill, the Beastie Boys' first full-length album, is released.
"(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party!)" enters the Billboard singles chart, where it will peak at #7.
With Licensed to Ill having sold 4 million copies in a little over a year since its release, the Beastie Boys are declared the year's "Top New Artist" in the pop category by Billboard magazine.
Paul's Boutique, the group's second album, is released. It will reach #14. Produced by the Dust Brothers, it is a landmark hip-hop recording.
Check Your Head, the Beastie Boys' third album, is released. it will reach #10.
Some Old Bullshit, a compilation of the Beastie Boys' early hardcaord-style work, is released.
Ill Communication, the group's fourth album, is released. It will reach #1.
The In Sound from Way Out!, a collection of instrumental tracks is released.
The beastie Boys, with the group member MCA as prime instigator, host their first annual Tibetan Freedom concert, a multi-band affair that will benefit the Milarepa Fund.
Hello Nasty, the Beastie Boys' fifth album, enters the album chart at #1, where it will remain for three weeks.
The Beastie Boys win two Grammys- for Best Alternative Music Performance (Hello Nasty) and Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group ("Intergalactic")- at the 41st Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.
The double-disc Beastie Boys Anthology: The Sounds of Science is released.
Licensed To Ill is certified nine times platinum, signifying nine million copies sold.
The Beastie Boys' sixth album, To the 5 Boroughs is released. It will become their fourth #1 album and be certified platinum (1 million sold) a month later.
The Solid Gold Hits compilation is released.
The Mix-Up, an album of groove-oriented instrumentals is released. it will win a Grammy for Best Instrumental Pop Album.
The Beastie Boys release their eighth album, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two. It is their first album with vocals in seven years.
The Beastie Boys are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the 27th annual induction ceremony. Chuck D. is their presenter.
Adam Yauch – a.k.a. MCA of the Beastie Boys – dies of cancer in New York City. He is 47 years old.


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OSC experienced errors with NFS services the morning of June 29 between 08:37 and 09:12 that may have caused
Known Issues
|'quota' command does not work on GPFS
|system software
The 'quota' command does not provide any information about file quotas on the GPFS filesystem. Until we fix this issue, please look at your file system usage in the message printed when you log in... (Read more)
|2 years 10 months ago
|Estimated charging for serial jobs on Oakley is incorrect
Currently, the estimated RU charge reported at the end of a job shows an incorrect value for serial jobs on Oakley of the entire node. Jobs are being charged the correct amount in the official... (Read more)
|8 months 4 weeks ago
|Glenn Intel v11 and later do not support -mkl flag
Intel compiler versions 11 and later on Glenn do not support the -mkl compiler options. Contact email@example.com... (Read more)
|4 months 4 weeks ago
|Glenn module lammps-7Dec15 bug
Batch scripts loading module lammps-7Dec15 should use the user's login shell or
the Korn shell, e.g. #PBS -S /bin/ksh... (Read more)
|4 months 3 weeks ago
|Globus Online Transfers Failing
|Connectivity, filesystem, Web Services
We are currently investigating multiple reports of Globus Online transfers to/from OSC to other sites are failing. Transfers to/from Globus Personal Endpoints do not seem to be affected.
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|2 months 3 weeks ago
|NAMD 2.11 precompiled binaries do not work
|Oakley, Software
NAMD 2.11 precompiled binaries do not work. Please use NAMD 2.11 installed from the source and available via module namd/2.11.
The NAMD 2.11 issue involves changes to the command charmrun... (Read more)
|4 months 4 weeks ago
|pdsh -j broken on Oakley
|Batch, Oakley, system software
Users who require... (Read more)
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|Problems with MVAPICH2
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The default MPI installation on Oakley and Ruby, mvapich2/2.1, appears to have a bug that is triggered by certain programs. The symptoms are 1) the program hangs or 2) the program fails with an... (Read more)
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Diss of the year? Haha!
Kobe, Lebron & Lupe?
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Diss of the year? Haha!
Shouts to Drizzy, shout to Wayne Yezzy, Jeezy, Ricky, Fifty, Raekwon, Loso Gucci Mane Im not going to drop my name Sneak that message to the masses you can call me Chocolate Raindeer ;) You killing em Lupe!
I'm glad the workshop finally got a shoutout. Those dudes work hard for hardly no love. lol dope stuff.
And shoutout to the workshop. You can get the 1st, 2nd, and the 3rd shot. Hahahahahaha. Throwing their ball on the roof is the ultimate sign of disrespect lol.


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- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 10 flour tortillas (6 inches)
- 1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
- 1 cup cold fat-free milk
- 1 package (1 ounce) sugar-free instant white chocolate or vanilla pudding mix
- 2 cups reduced-fat whipped topping
- 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips, melted
- In a small bowl, combine sugar and cinnamon. Coat one side of each tortilla with cooking spray; sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar. Turn tortillas over; repeat on the other side. Cut each tortilla into four wedges.
- For each dessert cup, place round edge of one tortilla wedge in the bottom of a muffin cup, shaping sides to fit cup. Place a second tortilla wedge in muffin cup, allowing bottom and sides to overlap. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until crisp and lightly browned. Cool completely in pan.
- Meanwhile, for filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. In another bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft-set. Beat in cream cheese on low until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Carefully remove cups from pan. Pipe or spoon about 3 tablespoons filling into each cup. Drizzle or pipe with melted chocolate. Refrigerate for 5 minutes or until chocolate is set. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 20 servings.
Reviews for Tortilla Dessert Cups
"Thanks for providing a recipe for making tortilla desert cups using a muffin pan instead of custard cups. I haven't tried the rest of the recipe because my fiance is lactose intolerant but it sure sounds good.Note: Warming tortillas in a microwave for 10 seconds will soften them, making it easier to mold them to the shape of the muffin cup."
"This is a wonderful dessert! I have a couple of suggestions for you cmartinez-Fat free shells are softer & easier to manipulate. warming the shell pieces slightly as you go makes them more pliable also. I use a dab of water to help stick the 2 pieces together as I press them into the bottom of the cup. Mini phyllo cups work great, too, if you're making minis. You can spray with butter flavor cooking spray and sprinkle with cinn.sugar and bake a few minutes (then cool) before filling if you want the cinn.sugar bonus."
"I thought this was delicious but I really couldn't figure how to make the wedges properly. Can someone help me?"
"Everyone loved this one ! Served with wine and they are begging for more."
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Emery County is home to some of the most awe-inspiring rock formations in the world, and Green River is the gateway to them all.
Getting There
If you've been to Moab, you can get to Green River. Exit I-15 at US-6 and head toward Price/Manti. Keep on US-6 for about 120 miles and then exit to I-70, which will lead you straight there.
Why Go Now
Early fall's cooler weather makes it the perfect time to visit the dry desert, where temps push triple digits in the summer. It's also a good chance to take advantage of local celebrations like the peach and watermelon harvests.
Where to Stay
On the banks of the Green River sits River Terrace Inn. Take your pick of a room with a view of the river, one with a private balcony or one with easy access to the pool. (1740 E. Main St., Green River, river-terrace.com) Feeling extra outdoorsy? Camp out in a yurt in the middle of Goblin Valley State Park. Call 800-322-3770 for reservations.
Day One: For the Melons
Mingle with the locals and slurp a slice of famous Green River watermelon at Melon Days, Sept. 14 and 15, (melon-days.com). The event kicks off with a parade and includes activities like fishing contests, mud races and rodeos. It's not uncommon for this event to draw a crowd that triples the city's population, so make your reservations in advance. If you're hoping to see the rocks from a raft, start on day one and plan on spending your entire three-day getaway floating down the 68-mile stretch of river from Green River to Mineral Bottom by way of Labyrinth Canyon.
Day Two: Tap the Canyons
Just 15 miles west of Green River lies the San Rafael Swell, cut in half by I-70. The northern half is scattered with canyons like Buckhorn Wash, Saddle Horse and Black Dragon, which can all be accessed by car, and the southern half is dotted with peaks and canyons that are equally as impressive (sanrafaelswell.org). Travel a little farther to Capitol Reef for a short hike to Hickman Bridgeor a 90-minute drive around the rocks. Here you can also see petroglyphs and a historic home stead (nps.gov/care).
Day Three: Take a Hike
Pack up your hiking gear and head south. In roughly two hours by car, you'll be in Moab, the home of Canyonlands and Arches National Parks. These spectacular rocky areas are best seen on foot. See the famous Delicate Arch, star of the Utah license plate, and other breathtaking formations, just past an hour outside Green River. The Island in the Sky section of Canyonlands offers a variety of different options for hiking. discovermoab.com
Fit in an early morning round of 18 at the Green River State Park Golf Course, which flanks the Green River and overlooks majestic surrounding rock peaks. Then, take a half-day rafting trip on the Green River Daily, and see an 8-mile stretch of the Green River. Family outings are an option for day trips like these, and children as young as five are allowed to participate.
The 1999 movie Galaxy Quest starring Tim Allen was filmed at Goblin Valley State Park because of the landscape's out-of-this-world rock formations.
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You don't have to sacrifice outstanding amenities for affordability at the Staybridge Suites® Columbus - Airport hotel. The hotel's convenient location just minutes from Easton Town Center allows you to find the perfect mix of business and leisure, even on corporate trips. With the Columbus airport nearby, you can step off the plane and into the comfort of an apartment-style suite.
Are you looking for Columbus, Ohio hotels near top area businesses like The Limited HQ, JPMorgan Chase and Abbott Labs? Book a suite with us and avoid the hassle of a corporate apartment. To ensure stress-free travel, business guests can take advantage of the free Columbus Airport shuttle.
The hotel's central location near the Columbus Convention Center and Nationwide Arena gives guests the opportunity to explore the area's most popular attractions and events. Visit nearby COSI center for some hands-on learning. Feel at home during college visits and moving days at Ohio State University when you book a reservation with us.
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1. Before you begin
2. Buy Windows 8.1
3. Insert the Windows 8.1 DVD
4. Install Windows 8.1
5. Choose your settings
Windows 8.1 brings you the Windows Store, Start screen, and Microsoft account, but also enhancements in personalization, search, Store apps, and cloud connectivity—and the security and reliability features you expect from Windows.
To upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows Vista or Windows XP, you'll need to install it from a Windows 8.1 DVD and perform a clean installation. This means you won't be able to keep any files, settings, or programs when you upgrade.
Windows 8.1 isn't designed for installation on PCs running Windows Vista or Windows XP, so we strongly recommend you do the following before buying the Windows 8.1 DVD.
We recommend that you download and run the Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant to check if your PC meets the system requirements for Windows 8. If you're running Windows XP, you need to have Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) installed to use Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant. For more info, go to the Service Pack and Update Center.
The Windows 8.1 system requirements are nearly the same as the Windows 8 system requirements—so if your PC can run Windows 8, in most cases, you can get the free update to Windows 8.1. Upgrade Assistant will also check program and device compatibility, and provide a free compatibility report.
Still be sure to review the system requirements for Windows 8.1 before buying the Windows 8.1 DVD. We also recommend that you visit your PC manufacturer's website for info about updated drivers and hardware compatibility.
Here is a summary of the system requirements:
Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster
1 gigabyte (GB) (32-bit) or 2 GB (64-bit)
Free hard drive space:
16 GB (32-bit) or 20 GB (64-bit)
Graphics card:
Microsoft DirectX 9 graphics device with WDDM driver
If you're unable to install Windows 8.1 on your current PC, you might consider shopping for one of the new generation of PCs that are available today. For more info, see the Windows PC buying guide.
If you don't have enough room on your hard drive, you might be able to free up some space. For more info, see Tips to free up drive space on your PC.
You need touch input hardware to experience the touch capabilities in Windows 8.1. For more info, see Multitouch hardware requirements.
The Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant will check if your programs and devices are compatible with Windows 8, but you can check Windows 8.1 compatibility info for a specific program or device (including info from community forums) in the Windows Compatibility Center, or contact the program or device manufacturer.
Most programs created for earlier versions of Windows will work in Windows 8.1, but some older programs might run poorly or not at all. There are several things you can try to fix compatibility problems. For more info, see Get your apps and devices working in Windows 8.1.
Drivers for basic device functionality are available "in-box" (meaning, as part of the Windows image). This includes drivers for storage, networking, input, and display. These drivers allow you to complete the Windows installation and connect to the Internet. You can get more drivers from Windows Update or from the device manufacturer once you're online.
For more info, see Download and install drivers.
Since you won't be able to keep any files, settings, or programs when you upgrade from Windows Vista or Windows XP, we recommend you back up all files and locate any program installation discs (or purchase confirmation emails) prior to updating.
You can transfer files before you upgrade by copying them to an external hard drive, USB flash drive, or CD, and then moving them to the location you want on your new PC. Be sure that the drive or disc has enough space to hold everything you want to move.
If don't want to use an external hard drive, USB drive, or CD, you can move your files to OneDrive to have all your files in one place and have the latest version on your PCs.
For more info, see Getting started with OneDrive.
After you upgrade to Windows 8.1, you'll need your original program installation discs, or purchase confirmation emails if you purchased programs online, to reinstall your programs. Insert the program CD or DVD into your PC or follow the directions in the confirmation email.
If you've been using Outlook Express, Windows Live Mail, or the version of Windows Mail that came with Windows Vista, your email messages and contacts can be imported into Outlook.com using the Mail Migration add-on. For more info, see Import email from a desktop app.
You can still restore your personal files after you upgrade to Windows 8.1.
Your files are saved to the Windows.old folder, where you can retrieve them after the upgrade. For more info, see Retrieve files from the Windows.old folder.
You can buy Windows 8.1 or Windows 8.1 Pro on a DVD from a participating retailer (DVDs of the upgrade aren't available in all countries and regions). You can see current pricing on the Compare and decide about Windows 8.1 webpage.
After you open the Windows 8.1 packaging, you'll see two installation discs: a 64-bit version of Windows and a 32-bit version of Windows.
The terms 32-bit and 64-bit refer to the way a PC's processor (also called a CPU), handles info. The 64-bit version of Windows handles large amounts of random access memory (RAM) more effectively than a 32-bit version. To install a 64-bit version of Windows, you need a CPU that's capable of running a 64-bit version.
To see whether a PC running Windows Vista is capable of running a 64-bit version of Windows, do the following:
Open Performance Information and Tools by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type Performance Information and Tools, and then, in the list of results, click Performance Information and Tools.
Click View and print details.
In the System section, you can see what type of operating system you're currently running under System type, and whether or not you can run a 64-bit version of Windows under 64-bit capable. (If your computer is already running a 64-bit version of Windows, you won't see the 64-bit capable listing.)
To see whether a PC running Windows XP is capable of running a 64-bit version of Windows, do the following:
Click Start.
Right-click My Computer, and then click Properties.
If "x64 Edition" is listed under System, your processor is capable of running a 64-bit version of Windows.
If you start your PC using a 64-bit Windows 8.1 installation disc, but your PC isn't capable of running a 64-bit version of Windows, you'll see a Windows Boot Manager error. You'll need to use a 32-bit Windows 8.1 installation disc instead.
Most programs designed for a 32-bit version of Windows will work on the 64-bit version of Windows. Notable exceptions are many antivirus programs. Programs designed for a 64-bit version of Windows won't work in a 32-bit version.
Device drivers designed for the 32-bit version of Windows won't work on PCs running a 64-bit version of Windows. If you're trying to install a printer or other device that only has 32-bit drivers available, it won't work correctly on a 64-bit version of Windows. To learn how to check for drivers, see Download and install drivers, or go to the device manufacturer's website.
Your product key should be on the box that the Windows 8.1 DVD came in.
It looks like this:
You'll need to input your product key during installation. It's a 25-character code used to activate Windows, which helps verify that Windows hasn't been used on more PCs than the Microsoft Software License Terms allow.
It's a good idea to save a copy of your product key for your records in case you ever need to reinstall Windows.
Turn on your PC so that Windows starts normally, insert the DVD, shut down, and then restart your PC. You might have to press any key to boot from the DVD.
If you restart your PC and your current version of Windows starts, you might have to open a boot menu or change the boot order in your PC's BIOS or UEFI settings so that your PC boots from the media. To open a boot menu or change the boot order, you'll typically need to press a combination of keys (such as F2, F12, Delete, Esc, etc.) immediately after you turn on your PC. For instructions on changing the boot order for your PC, check the documentation that came with your PC or go to the manufacturer's website.
If your current version of Windows still starts, try again by waiting until Windows asks you to sign in, shut down completely, and then restart your PC again.
You need to choose a language to install, a time and currency format, and a keyboard or input method before installing Windows 8.1. You can always change these settings later.
For info about how to add a language, see Add a language or keyboard. For info about how to add a different keyboard layout or an input method editor (IME) for entering text, see Add a keyboard layout.
Be sure to plug in your laptop or tablet if that's what you're using. The installation could take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours with a high-speed Internet connection (1.5 Mbps–10 Mbps). The time depends on your Internet connection, PC, and other factors and might exceed these estimates.
When you format a partition during installation it erases any data on the partition. Be sure to back up the data you want to keep before you begin.
Click Install Windows.
On the Enter the product key to activate Windows page, enter your product key.
The product key should be on the box that the Windows 8.1 DVD came in.
It looks like this:
On the Please read the license terms page, if you accept the license terms, click I accept the license terms, and then click Next.
On the Which type of installation do you want? page, click Custom: Install Windows only (advanced).
On the
Where do you want to install Windows? page, click Drive options (advanced),
click the partition that you want to change, click the formatting option you want to perform, and then follow the instructions.
When you've finished formatting, click Next.
Follow the instructions to finish installing Windows.
You can only choose Custom: Install Windows only (advanced) when updating from Windows Vista or Windows XP. The option to upgrade isn't supported.
After Windows 8.1 installs, you'll first be asked to choose settings.
After Windows 8.1 installs, you'll first be asked to choose settings for your PC.
Choose a color you like—you can always change this later from the Start screen. To do so, on the Start screen, point to the lower-left corner of the screen, move your mouse all the way into the corner, click Settings, and then click Personalize.
You'll see a list of recommended settings, called express settings. To accept these settings and continue, click Use express settings. You can change any of these settings later, after you finish setting up. If you'd like to change some of these settings now, click Customize.
For more info, click Learn more about express settings. To learn about how these settings affect your privacy, click Privacy statement.
Next, you'll be asked to sign in. If you see a local account sign in page, you'll need to sign in with your local account first, and then we'll ask you to set up a Microsoft account.
Enter your Microsoft account email address and password.
If you have more than one Microsoft account, you'll need to choose one. For more info, see Which email address should I use for my Microsoft account?
We'll send a security code to the alternate email address or phone number you've set up for this account, and you'll need to enter that code to verify that you're the account owner. This helps us protect your account and devices when you access sensitive info. If you don't have alternate contact info set up for the account yet, you'll be asked to provide it now.
If you signed in to your PC using a Microsoft account before you installed Windows 8.1, then you might not see this step.
Click Create a new account.
Next, you'll be asked to choose an email address you'd like to use as a Microsoft account. This can be any email address you use, and isn't limited to just addresses that come from Microsoft. Enter the email address that you use the most. We'll use it to set up the Mail and People apps for you with email and contacts that you already use every day.
Enter the password you'd like to use, and fill in the rest of the info, including your first name, last name, and your country or region.
Next, you'll be asked to provide an alternate email address or phone number where we can reach you by email, phone, or text message (SMS). This helps us protect your account and devices whenever you access sensitive info using this account. After you enter this info, we'll send a message to you containing a security code, and you'll need to enter that code to verify that you're the account owner.
Windows 8.1 is designed to be used with a Microsoft account, so we recommend that you give it a try. Simply put, a Microsoft account is the glue that holds together so many useful features of the new Windows. Without one, you won't be able to, for example, get new apps from the Windows Store, automatically sync your settings and documents between PCs, back up your photos to the cloud so you can get to them from anywhere, or see all your contacts from multiple email and social networking accounts together in the People and Mail apps.
But if you're sure you want to use a local account instead, click Create a new account, and then on the new account page, click Continue using my existing account.
If this is your first time setting up a PC with Windows 8.1, you'll see the new OneDrive options.
If you click Next on this screen, your PC will use these default OneDrive settings:
Photos you take with this PC are saved to your camera roll folder on this PC, and a smaller copy of each photo is automatically backed up to your OneDrive.
When you create a new document, the default save location is OneDrive. But you can always choose to save individual documents locally or on another drive.
Windows will save a backup copy of your PC settings to OneDrive. If something ever happens to your PC and you need to replace it, your settings are saved in the cloud and you can transfer them to a new PC instantly.
You can change any of these settings later in PC settings. If you'd prefer to turn off all of these settings now, click Turn off these OneDrive settings (not recommended). For more info, see OneDrive: FAQ.
For more info about upgrading a PC that has the OneDrive desktop app for Windows installed, see Windows now comes with OneDrive.
Because Windows is always being updated, it's possible that critical updates have become available since Windows 8.1 was released. Windows checks for these critical updates when you finish setting up Windows 8.1 for the first time, and if it finds any, it will download them automatically. Downloading and installing these updates might take anywhere from a few minutes to an hour or so, depending on the updates needed. Your PC might also need to restart one or more times to complete the updates.
Windows will finalize your updates and then take you to your new Windows 8.1 Start screen. For more info about installing Windows 8.1, see Update to Windows 8.1: FAQ.


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A salute and an invitation
Well, it looks like it's finally happening.
Now that the Miami Dolphins have completed their coaching search and determined the best man for the job was here all along — as Omar Kelly and I kept suggesting in the season's dying days — I have officially been allowed to slide over to my new job, sports columnist at the Sun Sentinel.
Don't worry, Mobsters, I will still be weighing in on Dolphins issues quite often. In fact, my first blog on the new-look Season Ticket has to do with Dolphins owner Steve Ross and his current feelings toward fellow Michigan man Chad Henne.
Would love to have you join me over there with your thoughts, insights, complaints, etc., as frequently as you stopped by to share them with me in this space, which I know you will continue to support in record numbers. This past week, for instance, the Sun Sentinel's Dolphins blog drew 36 percent of all blog traffic on our site, which is our highest number yet.
For that, Omar and I can't thank you enough.
But now, it's time to move on to a new challenge.
I ended up spending almost 19 1/2 months on the Dolphins beat and on this blog, which I shared with Omar in a very comfortable (and productive) working relationship. When I first made the transition, "Go back to baseball" was a frequent refrain in the comments section.
I'm proud to say that through hard work, dedication and, yes, many of your own suggestions — most of them constructive — I have built a much greater understanding of the modern-day NFL than I had back on June 1, 2009. I must have, or else the Heat fan who didn't like one of my NBA observations on Twitter last night wouldn't have told me to, "Stick to football."
Can you believe that, Finfanrob?
Anyway, I hope you'll visit me on Season Ticket (maybe even bookmark me) as we try to figure out who the Dolphins will draft this year and whether they will trade for Vince Young, Kevin Kolb, Kyle Orton or none of the above.
Let's all hope there's no lockout after all this tough talk between owners and players. I'm not sure you Mobsters could get by without the promise of another Dolphins season right around the corner.
And after the past 19 1/2 months, I'm right there with you.


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Home Of The Nuss ProcedureIf your child has been diagnosed with pectus excavatum or funnel chest, pectus carinatum, or any other chest deformity, turn to the world-renowned experts at CHKD's Center for Chest Wall Reconstruction, where thousands of parents have trusted their children's care.
If your child has been diagnosed with pectus excavatum or funnel chest, pectus carinatum, or any other chest deformity, turn to the world-renowned experts at CHKD's Center for Chest Wall Reconstruction, where thousands of parents have trusted their children's care.
Here, your child will have access to our team of pediatric surgeons, nurses and medical specialists who pioneered the Nuss Procedure, now considered the gold standard for the surgical treatment of pectus excavatum. Thousands of parents have trusted their children's care to CHKD.
CHKD has performed more pectus excavatum surgeries than any facility in the United States and remains a major training site for surgeons and a center for research on chest wall deformities.
The Nuss Procedure is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which two small incisions are made on each side of the chest to allow the surgeon to insert the stabilizing bar. A third incision is made in which a small camera is inserted that allows the surgeon to see inside the chest wall.
The stabilizing bar is placed under the breastbone to correct the depression in the chest. The bar is generally removed between two to four years after the procedure and can be completed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
This minimally invasive approach means reduced operating time, minimal blood loss, and a quicker recovery. In fact, most children return to school in a few weeks and resume normal activity after about a month. The Nuss procedure was developed by pediatric surgeon Donald Nuss at CHKD in the late 1980s. Through almost three decades of experience and research, Dr. Nuss and his colleagues have refined the procedure, improving outcomes and the lives of our patients. Dr. Nuss is now retired but his team continues to make advancements in the treatment of this condition.
Vacuum Bell is a non-surgical treatment option for patients diagnosed with pectus excavatum and CHKD's Dr. Robert Obermeyer has been instrumental in bringing this technology to the U.S.
While this procedure is non-surgical, it should be used under the supervision of a pectus excavatum specialist because underlying cardiac conditions can make the device dangerous. Shaped like a doughnut, the Vacuum Bell is fitted to each patient and sits comfortably on the chest. A bulb is attached to the device to remove air pressure and create a vacuum which raises the sternum.
The Vacuum Bell must be used about an hour a day and slowly pulls up the depressed area of cartilage. It takes approximately three to six months of use to reach the maximum correction. It takes roughly two years to make the correction permanent.
U.S. News and World Report sat down with Dr. Donald Nuss (pictured) to discuss his revolutionary method of correcting pectus excavatum.
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Mullins Center LED Light Replacement Project Underway
May 15, 2014
AMHERST, Mass. - The William D. Mullins Memorial Center on the campus of the University of Massachusetts is receiving a state-of-the-art LED lighting system to replace its previous setup. Project work began in April and construction is expected to continue through the beginning of June.
The removal of the previous system and instillation of the LED upgrade is being performed by the Universal Electric Company, Inc., based out of Springfield, Mass. The state-of-the-art upgrade will allow the Mullins Center to dim and brighten the lighting at men's and women's basketball and hockey games, concerts and other venue events without delay. Photos of the on-going project are available below.
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The PlayStation 4 was released in North America after months of anticipation to largely positive reviews, thanks to a sexy, smaller and whisper-quiet new console and controller design. But that doesn't mean the launch was a smooth one.
Citing issues with the system's hard drive and HDMI port, some gamers who purchased the system have yet to experience the breathtaking graphics and all-in-one entertainment experience they were promised.
Be assured we are investigating reported PS4 issues. The number is very small compared to shipped, we believe they are isolated incidents.
— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) November 14, 2013
Now that you know what to expect from the console, will you purchase the PlayStation 4? Sound off in our comments section below.


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Pinto Archaeology: package 3 nights including Pompeii Excavations and Vesuvius excursion
A real journey in search of an ancient civilization destroyed by the terrible eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.
Pompeii: History of an eruption
On the morning of August 24 A.D. 79 a mushroom shaped cloud of gas and volcanic rock rose high in the air by Vesuvius darkening the sky.
A shower of burning cinders and rock fragments covered Pompei, caving in roofs and claiming its first victims.
The next morning a violent explosion of toxic gases and burning cinders devastated the city, taking those who were trying to flee by surprise and making every form of defense vain.
When two days later the fury of the elements abated, the entire area had a different aspect: a white blanket was deposited everywhere to a depth of more than six meters, enveloping everything and adhering to the forms of the bodies and even the folds of their clothes; the Sarno river, after having been filled with volcanic rubble, was trying to find its course again; the coast, submerged by the material spewed forth by Vesuvius, had encroached on the sea!
For a long time the human presence was rare and marginal, and only under the Emperor Hadrian, around 120 A.D., was at least the road system in the area reopened to traffic...
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2008 (Pac-10 Part One)
We started off our Pac-10 season in Southern California, with UCLA and USC. We knew it would be a tough weekend on the road against two top-ranked teams, but we were prepared to give it everything we had. We started out well against UCLA, scoring first and very early in the game to go ahead 1-0. We played well defensively, as UCLA bombarded our goal with shots in the first half, trying to look for the equalizer. We went into the half still up 1-0, and looked forward to an even tougher second half. It started fast and it never stopped, as UCLA kept shots coming looking to tie the game. With one minute left in the game, UCLA scored to tie the game, forcing overtime. We played the first overtime tight, and the second one started well too. However, a deflected clearance found the back of our net a few minutes in, giving UCLA the 2-1 win. It was a tough loss, but some lessons were definitely learned. We promised ourselves we'd bring the same sort of fight to USC, and we did.
As the game started on Sunday, USC sent everything at us for the first 20 minutes, but we held strong and Lindsay Parlee made some great saves; we went into half tied 0-0. In the second half, play was more equal as USC only outshot us by one. Both teams threatened the goal, but no goals were scored as we headed into our second overtime game of the weekend. We nearly had a chance to win it as Carly Dobratz's header was tipped around the post in the first overtime, but it just didn't go our way. We ended double overtime in a tie. Overall, a positive result against the defending national champion, and a positive weekend in terms of our play.
Next up, the Northern California schools! We played them at home in some very nice weather for October in Pullman. Another tough weekend against two ranked teams again, but we were looking to put together two more positive performances. California was up first on Friday afternoon. We started well, pressuring the Cal backline hard, and getting the result with a goal in the 18th minute by Kiersten Dallstream. We held off some of Cal's chances and went into halftime up 1-0. The second half started a little bit slower, and Cal capitalized, scoring in the 58th minute. The game was evenly matched after that with both teams getting their chances, but just as it looked like we were about to go into our third consecutive overtime game, one went our way. Kiersten created a turnover on the top of the 18 and fed the ball to Tiara Pittman, who put it past the Cal goalkeeper to score the game-winner in the 89th minute. A great result against another ranked team!
On Sunday, Stanford came to town with an undefeated record. Stanford had most of the possession in the first half, scoring off of a cross a little before half to go up 1-0. They scored again early in the second half off of a corner kick to make it 2-0, and then again off of a poor pass back to make it 3-0. We continued to press, but the lead was just too much. The final score was 3-0 - - needless to say we were disappointed with the result, but we looked forward to our next trip to Oregon.
Our last Pac-10 road trip was to the Oregon schools. Oregon was up first on Friday night! We played a little frantically in the first half, but found a way to go up 1-0 on a shot by Carly Dobratz. We knew that we would have to step up the performance though to get the result we wanted. The second half started out well, but still a little sloppy for us. We held off Oregon though until the 88th minute, when they found the back of the net off of a free kick to tie the game 1-1. Again, it seemed that we had let ourselves down as another team had found a way to tie the game late. However, we were not to walk out of there without the result, and we gave it everything we had. Tiara and Carly combined for the final goal early in the second overtime to win the game, 2-1.
Next our attention was on Oregon State. This game was pretty sloppy as well, as we committed uncharacteristic turnovers and forced possession. OSU scored very early to go up 1-0, but off of the kickoff, we received a free kick and Ali Fenter scored to tie the game 1-1. We found the back of the net again not too long later as Carly Dobratz headed the ball past the OSU keeper to make it 2-1. However, OSU found a way to score again off of a free kick to tie the game 2-2 at half. We vowed we would start the second half better, but OSU scored again to make the game 3-2. We couldn't find the equalizer with the time remaining and suffered the 3-2 defeat at OSU. It was one of our more disappointing results this year, and a lot to learn from that game. Now our focus is on UW. We play Friday at 2pm! Come out if you can!
-Mallory, Carly, Maggie
2008 (Week 4)
Well we're back home free, well at least enough time to get caught up on school. It was a bittersweet weekend with a win over the ranked Gauchos of UCSB. You could tell we wanted it; after a lot of the southwest kids were able to see there families we really wanted to impress. There was quite a crowd which we thrive on even more and made the atmosphere more intense. We went up a goal by Kiersten Dallstream with an assist from Emma Stolz and they came back with a goal. Then we came back with another goal by Kiersten Dallstream and again they came back and tied it up 2-2. To take it to the end to leave it at a 3-2 victory over UCSB, Elysse VanLeer put an amazing shot upper "V" with an assist from Kiersten Dallstream. So the forwards were IN THE ZONE and it was awesome to witness with the rest of the team working their hearts out in order to bring WAZZU a victory. Then Sunday's game was a different story. There was just something in the air that wasn't clicking. Our passes, runs, communication were just off in some way or another. We just weren't on the same page and you could see it through our play, reaction and frustration to the game. We're not forgetting the Pepperdine result were taking it and impacting it on our team of what we need to do instead, and look ahead to better ourself in the future and taking a step forward in the right direction starting this Wednesday against Seattle University.
-Mallory Fox, Maggie Dougher, and Carly Dobratz
2008 (Week 3
We woke up Thursday morning (Sept. 4) at the Ramada Inn by the Spokane airport half asleep making the walk over at 5:30 a.m. Our flight left at 7 a.m. and our journey to the Eastern Time Zone began once again. We were supposed to have a layover in Chicago for about an hour and a half which turned into three hours because of rain. Note to self: Never fly into Chicago O'Hare Airport you will be stuck there for days with the only interesting things being the Great American Bagel and a cute little Planters Peanut store. Anyway, we finally got out of there and arrived at our destination Knoxville, Tenn. Everyone was excited for Olive Garden, but we had to cancel our reservations and get food to go because our flight got in so much later then it was supposed to. After dinner we headed to bed knowing the next day was going to ask a lot from us.
GAME DAY!! Friday morning, we woke up for breakfast in the coach's room and later headed to the field to get rid of our travel legs and loosen up with a light practice. After, we headed to the team's favorite lunch stop, Panera, which turned out to be somewhat of a disaster, but we made it out with our sandwiches and had to stop at the grocery store for pregame snacks. Returning to the hotel, we had some time to ourselves in our rooms to prepare for the game (which mostly consisted of homework for all you parents out there). Around 4:15 p.m. we loaded the bus and headed to the game against Illinois. Within the first 20 minutes we had some good opportunities with Carly slamming the cross bar but couldn't find the back of the net. Toward the end of the half we let up and got caught down 1-0. Going into halftime we knew we were going to have to do more then what was required of us to try and get a win. Mallory converted a penalty kick, after Kiersten sacrificed her body by getting punched in the face by the opposing goalie and bleeding from her gums. We took our opportunity and capitalized on it. It was then 1-1 and both teams were battling and had their opportunities. Once again we got caught and went down 2-1 leaving that to be the end result. Our first loss of the season against a nationally-ranked team, not too bad but we were definitely disappointed knowing the effort put in deserved something more than a loss. We then headed to Chili's for dinner where people's appetites weren't usually what they had been; sick to their stomachs from the outcome, because our bill wasn't as much as it usually was. After dinner we headed back to the hotel where everyone hit the pillow and passed out.
Saturday was little bit different for us this weekend. First, we didn't go to the field and instead did our rejuvenation session in a park behind the hotel. It turns out there was a biker convention there or something. It was quite an interesting sight with motorcycles completely surrounding the park. We finished the session and then got dressed in our matching outfits (we always match) and headed to Tennessee for a luncheon. Tennessee hosted a great tournament, and invited all three teams to the basketball arena for a great lunch, some entertainment, and a nice gift. The captains had to get up and introduce themselves and then share some sort of talent or funny joke. We brought Elysse up with us (she's much funnier) and she did her Miss Swan impression for everyone - - got lots of laughs! We headed back to the hotel for study time and dinner, as everyone's focus turned toward the game against West Virginia.
GAME DAY!! It was a sunny, warm day and the perfect opportunity for a result against a ranked team. We packed up all of our stuff, and loaded the bus before we headed to the stadium. We started the game out strong, keeping the dangerous WVU team from creating too many chances. It was a tough battle all over the field on a warm day, but we went into half tied 0-0. The second half started just at fast and hard as the first, and West Virginia capitalized on a poor clearance to score the first goal, going up 1-0. However, we kept the pressure high and Elysse capitalized on the keeper fumbling the ball and put one in the back of the net for us. At the end of regulation, we were tied 1-1 and going into our third overtime game in our last four games. We had our chances in the overtime, nearly missing twice to put the game away, but kept our sheet clean at the back as to not allow West Virginia to score. We ended the game in a tie, 1-1, and a little disappointed that we hadn't won. Overall, a good result against a ranked team - - but we're definitely looking for more as we head to UCSB and Pepperdine this weekend!
-Mallory Fox, Maggie Dougher, and Carly Dobratz
2008 (Week 2)
The East 2,400 miles away - we started our journey on Wednesday (Aug. 27) afternoon as we left for Spokane. We were on the red eye flight (it's not like the movie we promise) to Washington D.C. and we arrived at 5:30 in the morning. Our next stop was Jenny Christoph's house for a delicious homemade breakfast. then our journey began again on the way to Harrisonbug, Va. On the bus I woke up to adjust and to my surprise everyone was passed out there was nothing but legs and heads in the rows, it was dead silent, and you could literally have heard a pin drop. We checked into the hotel, had practice at James Madison then returned back to the hotel with strict instructions not to nap. The weather was awful and we hoped it would clear up before the game Friday night. Everybody was exhausted from the trip and went to bed early with anxious feelings looking forward to the game the next day.
GAME DAY!!!!!! After breakfast Friday morning we headed to the field to loosen our legs and get a look at the gorgeous James Madison field. After a light practice session we headed to Panera, our new favorite place for our lunch/ pregame meal. We were then left to ourselves for a couple hours before the game; we went on a walk and listened to the inspiring words Matt had to tell us about having a warrior spirit. Finally it was game time and boy was it a battle. They came at us hard right from the start. We slipped up giving them the lead within the first 10 minutes, but were able to come back with an astonishing finish from Emma Stolz who capped her first goal as a Cougar in the bottom left corner of the net. Play was pretty equal then with both teams having their chances until almost half when Ali Fenter scored her first-collegiate goal off a header from a free kick by Maggie Dougher bypassing the keeper and we took the lead 2-1. The second half they came at us again hard from the start and we gave up a goal within the first five minutes. As the game remained tied both teams desperately tried to win the game. However, at the end of regulation the game was still tied and we went into overtime. Neither team was able to find the game-winner as we finished tied 2-2. We were looking forward to another chance at a win Sunday.
Saturday was our usually light morning recovery practice and after we were allowed to leave with parents or find lunch ourselves. We met back at the hotel for mandatory study time and the Cougar football game before dinner at Applebee's. Following dinner we had positional meetings to wrap up details before the game against William and Mary.
GAME DAY!!!!! The game started differently from Friday night and it seemed that both teams were fatigued. We gave everything we had and fought for our chances, we had three yellow cards given as everyone wanted to find a way to win. With a little more composure and possession it might have been a different game, but at the end of regulation we were tied again and went into overtime. During overtime we had some of our best opportunities to finish but couldn't capitalize as we ended in a 0-0 tie. We were pretty disappointed in the result, but in the end it wasn't a loss and we still remained undefeated. We quickly got on the bus and headed on a long journey back to Pullman. We will only be there two days before we leave again for Tennessee but we will be prepared for matches against Illinois and West Virginia.
Stay tuned and GO COUGS!!!!!
-Maggie Dougher, Carly Dobratz, and Mallory Fox
2008 (Week 1)
The end of preseason is finally here and our games can finally start!! We finished up 2-a-days on Friday, Aug. 15 (very exciting), and had our annual Soccer Olympics before finishing up with a scrimmage on Sunday morning, Aug. 17 in the 100-degree heat. Then we headed into a normal week of practice as we prepared for our first game against Montana!!! Another year begins!!
On Thursday morning (Aug. 21), the team left for Montana after lunch. It was a very uneventful bus ride to Missoula, but had a great dinner at Johnny Carino's where we celebrated Caeli's 21st birthday!! Happy Birthday Caeli! After dinner, we checked into the hotel and turned our focus toward the game the next day. It was our first game, on the road, and with a lot of new faces, so we made sure that everything was detailed in preparation for a great performance.
Gameday started out with breakfast before our walkthrough at the field. There we saw just how much the rain had soaked the field (it was very muddy) and got our bearings for the game later that night. The weather was nice and was supposed to be perfect for game time! After that is was more rest and food at the hotel as we individually got ourselves ready for the game.
5 p.m. - GAME TIME: The game started out well for us. We kept possession, hunted and defended together, and worked hard in transition. Montana got a surge of possession with about 20 minutes left in the first half, but Kiersten capitalized on a great ball from freshman Megan Chapin to beat the keeper and put us up 1-0 with five minutes left in the half! The second half brought about some changes from Montana as it tried to score the equalizer, but with some good team defense and great stops by Lindsay Parlee, we held our lead to end up winning the game 1-0! A good result on the road, and it definitely gave us some things to build on. We're looking for an even better game this weekend as we travel to Virginia to take on two great teams in James Madison and William & Mary!
-Mallory Fox, Maggie Dougher, and Carly Dobratz


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New And Noteworthy...
The Commission on Population and Development is underway at the United Nations this week, addressing a theme of "realizing the future we want: integrating population issues into sustainable development, including in the Post-2015 Development Agenda." This morning, the Commission heard a statement from the Fijian delegation highlighting population issues from Fiji and the Pacific Small Island Developing States.
Madam President,
Firstly, allow me to congratulate Your Excellency and your Bureau on your election. The Fiji Delegation assures you of its full support and cooperation, and welcomes the special theme for this forty-eighth session of the Commission on Population and Development.
Madam President, Fiji aligns with the statement delivered by South Africa on behalf of G77 and China.
At the United Nations today, the foundation meeting of the Group of Friends of Oceans and Seas was held. The group is made up of UN Ambassadors dedicated to ensuring the well-being of oceans and seas.
The Permanent Representative of Fiji, Ambassador Peter Thomson, was appointed as one of the group's five Co-Chairs (one for each of the five regional groups of the United Nations). The other Co-Chairs are the Permanent Representatives of Senegal, Estonia, Grenada and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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|Volleyball lands three on first team
LAS VEGAS - Sarah Conwell, Anna McKinney and Debbie Pederson earned first team all-Western Athletic Conference as the 2009 WAC postseason honors were announced today as selected by the league's coaches.
It is the first time the University of Idaho has had three first team all-conference selections since 1995 as a member of the Big Sky Conference. The Vandals have now had a first teamer in each of the past four seasons.
Conwell, a senior outside hitter from Kent, Wash., earned her first all-conference honor after ranking in the top 10 in four statistical categories. Her 5.07 points per set led the conference while she ranked second for kills at 4.33 kills per set. On the defensive side of the ball she ranked ninth with a 3.20 digs per set average and her 1.05 blocks per set ranked tenth. Conwell took home three WAC Player of the Week honors during the season, which are the most for an Idaho player in a single-season and tie for the most in a Vandal career. She currently leads the conference with 15 double-doubles on the season and notched double-digit kills in 13 of 16 WAC matches.
McKinney, a senior middle blocker from Federal Way, Wash., earned her second-consecutive all-conference honor after taking home second team honors last season. She ended the conference season ranked second at 1.63 blocks per game and her average currently ranked tenth in the NCAA. She also hit .300 in conference matches to rank eighth in the WAC. McKinney currently holds the Idaho school record for single-season blocks assists at 159 and her 92 blocks in conference play rank sixth all-time in the WAC. Her 11 blocks at Utah State rank fourth all-time at Idaho. She also was a 2009 preseason all-WAC honoree.
Pederson, a senior middle blocker from Grangeville, Idaho, earned her first all-conference honor but not her first WAC award as she was honored on the all-WAC Freshmen Team in 2006. She ended the conference season as the WAC leader with a 1.63 blocks per set average and her 98 blocks in conference play rank second all-time in the WAC. She entered the week ranked ninth in the NCAA for blocks and tallied double-digit blocks five times during the season and three times in conference play. Her 11 blocks at Boise State rank fourth all-time at Idaho and she currently ranks third on Idaho's single-season block assists records list at 152.
Four schools were represented on the first team. Hawai'i's Kanani Danielson won her first Player of the Year honor, Hawai'i's Dave Shoji was selected Coach of the Year for the seventh time, and Hawai'i's Brittany Hewitt was honored as the Freshman of the Year.
Idaho finished third in the WAC during the 2009 season and will open the WAC Tournament vs. sixth-seeded Boise State Monday (Nov. 23) at 5 p.m.


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A dictionary in my pocket
I started using Sharp's Electronic Dictionary about a month ago. Although it would easily fit into a pocket of my cargo pants, I carry it in my backpack actually. It is extremely useful when I am reading on the train and there is a word I don't know the meaning of. Before I had this thing, I would mark the page and look up the word later when I had access to the Internet or one of those massive tomes called dictionaries that one would never consider carrying on one's self. Now, I flip this thing open, turn it on, start typing the first few letters of the word and it starts listing all the possible words to pick from the New Oxford English Dictionary. It also gives the etymology of each word and has a thesaurus as well as a calculator. Cool.


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What Happens During Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for Esophageal Cancer
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) is a type of laser treatment. It is a two-step process.
Step 1: Injection of a photosensitizing agent
You go to the hospital or a clinic to have a nurse or doctor inject you with a drug called Photofrin (porfimer sodium). You'll be sent home for 24 to 72 hours while your cells absorb the drug. The drug will leave most of your normal cells during this time, but it will stay longer in cancer cells and your skin cells.
Step 2: PDT procedure with laser
You'll go back to the clinic or hospital for the next phase of treatment. You'll get either sedation with a local anesthesia (numbing medicine) or general anesthesia, which will make you fall asleep and not feel pain.
Then, a doctor will thread a thin and flexible, lighted tube called an endoscope through your esophagus so that he or she can see inside. Your doctor also uses the endoscope to direct a special wavelength of laser light directly at the cancer. For this reason, PDT can only be used on cancers near the inner surface of the esophagus, where they can be reached by the endoscope.
Photofrin is a photosensitizing agent, which means that it reacts to a specific wavelength of light. When the doctor shines the special laser light over the cancer cells, they absorb the light and make a form of oxygen that kills cancer cells. The doctor directs the light at the tumor for 5 to 40 minutes depending on its size.
You can usually go home a few hours after the procedure.
Any dead areas of cells left in the treated area might need to be removed a few days later using endoscopy. The PDT treatment can be repeated if needed.


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The point of getting dressed every day is to look your best. Sure, sure, if you are among the genetically blessed and can wear just about anything and rock it, we're happy for you. For everyone else, choose wisely. Here are 21 things that look good on no one
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